Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months as Aang and the ladies settled into their new lives together. Their daily lives fell into a routine of tending to their chores on the island, aiding in construction efforts, gathering food and supplies, and whatever else was needed. A small handful of the most steadfast members of the Air Acolytes had decided to join Aang and his family on the island, living there with them and helping out in whatever ways they could as they learned from Aang the ways of the Air Nomads.
Major construction efforts were put on hold as the first snow fell. The group planned to hunker down for the cold winter with plenty of firewood and warm clothing. Thankfully, the sleeping quarters and the other primary facilities had been prioritized and were properly insulated, though some other structures on the island remained incomplete. In the meantime, they would just have to stay cozy in each other's arms. And of course, they continued their efforts to repopulate the Air Nomads.
Two more months rolled by with no signs of any pregnancies. He knew these things took time, but Aang could feel the eagerness and anxiety growing among the women, and admittedly, he was feeling it as well. That would change, however, one fateful day. Katara was resting in the temple's library, a large room filled with scrolls and heirlooms that Aang had salvaged from the abandoned temples or had been donated from across the world. Katara sat, a blanket wrapped around her while a fire snapped and crackled nearby. She was studying from a set of scrolls on swamp-bender style techniques, when Suki appeared from the doorway. "Hey, Katara? Can we talk for a minute?" She asked hesitantly. The water tribe woman glanced up from her reading and smiled. "Sure Suki. What's up?" She said, beckoning the other woman to sit beside her.
"Well....I'm late. Very late. Like, over a week late." Suki said. Katara's eyes went wide at the implication. "Oh...! No problem, I know a healing technique to determine pregnancy, if you'd like." She offered. Suki smiled. "Thanks Katara, I thought you might know what to do." Katara led Suki to the hospital quarter. When finished, Aang hoped to use it as a clinic for Republic City's poor and needy, but for now, it was mainly just a place to store emergency medical supplies. Katara pulled out a vial of water. "This is water from the Northern Water Tribe, it has special properties that make it an ideal medium for healing, midwives there use it to confirm pregnancies." Suki nodded in understanding. "So how does it work, exactly?" Katara pointed to a nearby cot. "Just lay down and pull up your shirt. I'll do the rest." Suki complied, exposing her flat, bare stomach to the open air. Katara opened the vial and waterbended, forming watery gloves around her hands. Suki noticed how it seemed to glow, shining like a jewel. She could tell Katara was right about the unusual properties of it.
Katara slowly lowered her hands to Suki's belly. Suki tensed at the sensation of the cool water against her skin. A tense anxiety lingered in the air, both women waiting with baited breath, hoping for good news. Katara's face was clenched in concentration as her hands slowly shifted over Suki's womb. After a minute, Katara retracted her hands, and bent the water back into the vial. "...Well, Suki.... you're going to be a mother! Congratulations!" Katara said, breaking out into a giant smile. Suki's eyes grew as wide as dinner plates, her heart practically in her throat, before Katara grabbed her in a hug. "Oh my goodness...! I'm going to be a mom!" Suki said, sitting in disbelief. "I Know! I can't believe it, I'm so happy for you!" Katara replied, tears welling up in her eyes.
Finally, the two separated. "Ok...! Wow!....I...I guess we should go tell everyone." Suki said, still stunned. The two burst out of the room, in search of the others. They clamored down the halls, collecting their friends. In a matter of minutes, they had collected the others, who were confused and alarmed by the energy bursting from the two women. "What is WITH you two?" Toph demanded as she was tugged into the tea room where Ty Lee and Aang were already waiting. "Suki has some exciting news! Katara beamed. All eyes cast towards her. Suki was silent for a moment as a smile crept over her face. "..... I'm pregnant. Katara just confirmed it." Suki said. She hesitantly placed a hand on her midriff. Ty Lee immediately screamed in delight, before crushing Suki in a big, platypus-bear hug.
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Avatar: Repopulating the Air Nomads
FanfictionOzai was defeated years ago, and the world is being restored to a peace unseen in generations. Avatar Aang watches over and defends the world, his long-time girlfriend Katara always at his side. Yet, a major problem remains. He's still the last Airb...
