Chapter 8-Saying Goodbye

Aang and Katara were standing by the edge of cliff overlooking a sunset on the beach. Aang was trying to stand up, but he still couldn't walk. Aang was almost about to trip, but Katara had caught him, and had held him in arms to keep him standing up.

"Don't let go of me, please." Aang requested.

"I'll never let you go, Aang." Katara admitted emotionally "So, have you finally overcome your fear?"

"Yes, I have, thanks to you." Aang answered.

"What are you saying?" Katara asked.

"You're the one person who gives me hope and the will to keep moving forward." Aang answered "Everything I do is because of how I feel about you."

"Aang, I have been by your side since the moment you were frozen until now." Katara commented "I'm lucky to be with someone like you."

Aang and Katara had then kissed as the sun was about to set. After they had kissed, they both said a simple sentence to ensure their eternal love.

"I love you." Katara said.

"I will always love you." Aang said in reply.

Aang and Katara had kissed again and held to each other, even as Aang tripped and fell on the grass. They were still in each other's arms.

Later that day, Aang and Korra got all cleaned up and newly dressed for Korra and her friends to head back to their own time. Before they left, Korra's friends had made sure to say goodbye to each and every one of Aang's friends.

"Well, Sokka, I'm going to miss you." Asami said to Sokka.

"I knew you would, who else are you going to find someone as clever as me?" Sokka replied.

"You're crazy, but there's something I need to tell you." Asami said as she put her hands on Sokka's shoulders "You're a very smart, kind, and important person to me."

"Are you serious?" Sokka asked.

"No!" Asami answered in a sarcastic tone before laughing.

But as Asami was about to say goodbye to Sokka, she kissed him on the lips. Sokka was freaked out, but he kind of liked it. The feeling was mutual, though. Toph had also said goodbye to Bolin.

"Bolin, you should let me know when you finally learn metalbending." Toph admitted.

"I don't know if I will be able to." Bolin said nervously.

"Just let me know that you will." Toph confirmed.

Toph and Bolin had hugged each other as a goodbye. Mako had even said goodbye to Zuko, and during that Asami and Katara talked to each other for the last time.

"Do you think that Mako will become as skilled as Zuko?" Asami asked.

"Of course, those two are pretty much alike, don't you think?" Katara answered.

"No, we're not!" Mako and Zuko said at the same time in response.

Mako and Zuko were amazed how they were pretty alike. They were both dark and brooding, but they were very brave, loyal to their friends, and the Avatar had been a great influence on their life. They had decided to do a firebending handshake and both lit a flame from their arms to signalize friendship.

"Mako, Aang has been there for me and it has brought me greatness, I hope that Korra can do the same for you." Zuko commented.

"Don't worry, I think she will." Mako answered as he glanced at Korra.

Mako and Bolin together had said goodbye to Katara and Sokka together.

"Brothers, they are hard to live with. Am I right?" Mako asked.

"Of course, but you know that they will always stand by you no matter what." Katara answered.

After everyone was all done saying goodbye, Aang was prepared to take Korra and her friends back to their own time. Korra was still confused on how to navigate through the spirit world, but Aang had guided her back to her own body. The first ones to come back were Mako, Bolin, and Asami. A few seconds later, Korra came back, but Aang had decided to come along.

"What are you doing here?" Korra asked.

"I wanted to see how I turn out in the future." Aang answered.

Aang had then looked outside the meditation pavilion and saw Republic City. He was amazed by how this metropolis was created.

"So, this is what the future looks like?" Aang asked.

"Well, all of this depends on you." Korra answered "Republic City is created in your image, and you need to remember to keep making the right decisions and keep moving forward."

Tenzin was nearby as he was trying to catch his children: Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo, but they ran in very fast speeds with their airbending. Aang had suddenly saw Tenzin, and was amazed by how he much he saw himself in Tenzin. Tenzin had then saw Aang and completely froze. Aang and Tenzin had walked up to each other and looked in each other's eyes.

"Aang, this is Tenzin, he's your son." Korra commented.

"Father, I can't believe I'm seeing you again, it's been almost 18 years." Tenzin said "You look younger for some reason though."

"His spirit from the past has followed into mine." Korra answered "He wanted to properly see Republic City."

"I can't believe it." Aang said astonished "My own son standing here before me. Even though I don't know it, I'm so proud of you for how much you have accomplished."

"I love you, father." Tenzin said as he hugged Aang.

"I love you too, Tenzin." Aang replied.

All of a sudden, Aang was soon bumped into by Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo.

"Who are you?" Meelo asked.

"This is Aang, your grandfather who is visiting from the past." Korra answered.

"Grandpa Aang, it's so nice to finally meet you." Ikki fast-talked.

"I've read all of your adventures, and they were breathtaking." Jinora admitted.

As soon as Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo were chattering up, Aang had saw Tenzin's wife Pema come outside holding her infant son Rohan.

"Who is that?" Aang asked.

"This is my wife, Pema." Tenzin answered.

"I meant the baby." Aang confirmed.

"This is Rohan, our newest son." Pema answered.

"May I hold him?" Aang asked.

"Sure." Pema answered.

Aang had then held Rohan in his arms and was having the feeling that everyone has when they have a baby in their arms. Aang gave a hug to the baby Rohan and became speechless. However, he knew he had to say one thing to him. Aang then gave Rohan back to Pema.

"Make sure he knows how much I love him, and how much you love him too." Aang requested "Jinora, Ikki, Meelo, keep up with your Airbending and maybe soon you'll become a better master than me. Pema, my son is lucky to be with someone like you. And Tenzin, just remember that I will always be with you in your heart."

"I'll always remember." Tenzin replied.

"Aang, are you ready to head back?" Korra asked "Just remember to don't tell anyone about the future, and remember to keep making the right choices and Republic City will achieve greatness all because of you and your friends."

Aang had waved a final goodbye to Tenzin before having Korra send him back to the spirit world and back into his own body in his own time. Later that night, Korra and Mako were sitting on top of the Avatar Aang Memorial Statue in Republic City glancing at the stars. They had then held each other in their arms.

"You know, when we saw Aang and Katara, it reminded me of our relationship." Korra mentioned "It's like they knew they were going to be together for the rest of their lives, not even needing any future predictions. Do you think we'll always be together?"

"I don't think, I know." Mako answered "But what's more important is that we believe."

"I believe for the both of us." Korra commented.

"We don't need someone to tell us if we will always be together, the answer can only be found by ourselves." Mako explained.

"You're right." Korra replied "Will you promise me that we'll stick together no matter what we may face in the future because you give me hope."

"Korra, I love you." Mako said.

"I will always love you." Korra replied.

Korra and Mako had then kissed each other on the lips which was so thrilling that the spark that it had lasted them throughout a long time. They had still held each other throughout the night and gazed through the stars with ecstatic spirits.