Was It Meant To Be

Betrayal

This is my first story so I will try my best to write a good story.  I will be switching between point of views and I promise to point it out.  Also I am a 14 year old boy, so sex scenes and the description of hot men may be trash.  Excuse my future failures.  The beginning takes place in the Fire Lord's Palace.

Aang's POV

I am the happiest man on the planet right now.  I proposed to the most beautiful woman in the world last night and she said yes.  I was finally going to have a real happy ending, or at least I thought I was.

Third Person POV

As Aang turned the corner, his world ended.  His vision tunneled, he attempted to run, but he made it back to the corridor he had walked down.  He sat there as every ounce of happiness drained away.  Tears silently rode down his cheeks. Then the very last person he wanted to see found him.  Mai placed a comforting hand on Aang's shoulder.  She asked what was wrong.  He attempted to speak, but grunts came out.  He simply pointed to the next hall.  When Mai peaked around the corner, she fell to the floor.  Both of them cried, but it was Aang who acted first.  He picked Mai up and carried her to Suki and Sokka's room.  He found them reading some scrolls in their bedroom.  Aang sat Mai down and simply told the two to comfort her as best they could.  Aang walked back to his room and he began to meditate.  He had not asked for guidance, but Roku appeared before him.  

"Aang, I am so sorry."  Aang shook his head and turned away from Roku.  "Aang, it will be okay.  Listen to me.  It is your job to keep the Air Nomad race alive.  I do not care if you love the child or not.  One must be born.  Do you understand what I am telling you?" Roku said.  

Aang stared Roku right in the eyes and stated, "Ok."  Roku disappeared in smoke, but he had disappeared out of fear.  Aang was angry, and he had not been angry since the war.  However, Roku sensed the anger was much stronger and it was fueling Aang.  

Aang's POV

I was so angry.  Not with Katara, not even Zuko, but at myself.  I was nothing.  No matter how hard I worked, no matter how much I loved Katara, she fell for Zuko.  With his good looks and maturity, it surprised me she hadn't chose him sooner.  In comparison, I was just an immature child with stupid ordeals and a title he didn't deserve.  There came a knock on his door and there stood Katara.  I had loved her for seven years, but she clearly never loved me back.  I stared at those sapphire blue eyes and I saw a happiness even I had never seen.  When I saw that happiness, I made my choice.  I held my hand out and said, "Hand it over."

Katara's POV

I just had the time of my life.  Zuko finally told me he loved me.  We had been going out secretly for two weeks and we already loved each other.  I was so happy, but I was going to marry Aang.  Aang had gotten hot in the past couple of years, but not Zuko hot.  I was saddened at the thought of not marrying Zuko, but I could do worst.  As I finally reached her room, I heard muffled tears.  When I touched the doorknob, the tears suddenly stopped.  As I opened the door, I saw Aang.  He turned and looked deep into my eyes.  As I looked into those beautiful grey eyes, I saw something new.  I saw pain and sadness.  No twinkle of mischievousness or extreme happiness.  Only pain and sadness.  He looked a second longer and a look of closure masked his face.  He held out his hand to me and said, "Hand it over."  My heart broke when I realized what he meant.  I took the beautiful betrothal necklace he had made and place it in his hand.  He looked at the necklace he had worked so hard to perfect.  He placed in his pocket then he whispered to me, "Go be truly happy with Zuko." I felt ashamed.  He had done everything right, but his love was still thrown right back in his face.  I stuttered with some words, but cut me off.  He whispered, "If you are happier with Zuko, then leave.  If you are happier with me, stay."  I was scared.  Aang had never said something with so much hatred in his life.  He glared at me, waiting for my decision.  

As I turned my back to him, I asked, "What about the Air Nomads? Will you ever get over me?"  The second question slipped through my lips, catching even me by surprise.  I turned in fear, but my fear was replaced by pity.  His face showed extreme pain.

He responded, "If the spirits will it, and no. I don't think it is possible for me.  Goodbye my love"  I turned, and ran from his room.  I ran to Zuko's room and I just laid in his arms.  He held me closer than he ever had and I felt truly happy

Aang's POV

After Katara left my room, I cried my heart out.  When I had finished, I saw Suki looking at me.  She came in and gave me the greatest hug ever.  She held me and I cried.  She pulled away once I finished and whispered, "Follow me."  I followed her back to Sokka's room.  I found Mai asleep with red, puffy eyes bigger than mine.  Sokka was sitting on the floor, a look of anger on his face.  When he saw me, he smiled and gave me hug.

"I am so sorry about my sister Aang.  I am so sorry she hurt you and Mai like this.  I am ashamed to be related to her right now."  I held my finger to his lips and whispered my thoughts.

"This is my fault.  Maybe if I loved her more she would have loved me back.  Maybe if I had recognized she felt nothing towards me, I could have spared Mai the pain she feels right now." I looked up at his face and I almost laughed at his expression.  He was giving me the same look he gave me when I told him I enrolled in a Fire Nation school during the war.  Even Suki was grinning, but I held my laughter.  I told him good night and flew to Appa and Momo.  I fell asleep feeling sad, angry, and alone.

Katara's POV

I went to bed happier than I can even remember.

Sokka's POV

I went to bed so disappointed in my sister that I really wanted to disown her.  She felt no sorrow for the lives she just ruined.  But Aang, he blamed himself, which shows why he is such a good person. You know what, I am replacing Katara with Aang.  At least I know Aang will always be there for me.

Suki's POV

I feel so sorry for Aang and Mai right now.  I understand that Katara is in love, but that doesn't overshadow what she did.  I went to bed feeling pity for my friends and disappointment for my old friend.

Zuko's POV

I have no idea what the absolute fuck happened, but it did.  Now I am asleep with the girl of my dreams in our palace.