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The Fire Lords Queen

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"Zuko-...wait" you pulled away from the kiss while taking small breaths.

"What… what is it."

"....it's.. it's just.. this is wrong.. you can't have me I'm to be married to someone else-"

"Then be with me."

"I can't."

"Why not.." He looked down over you and watched as your face shifted through emotions from confusion and guilt to sadness.

"It's just."

"...because of what....because I'm from the Fire Nation? The Fire Lord?"

"No no it's not."

"...I don't care if you're from another place than me.." Looking up at him, his low eyes felt like home. Maybe you were going crazy. “If someone were to care I’ll take care of them.”

"Even if that wasn't the case it wouldn't be allowed. What you did here.. no one would let you break my engagement."

"But you can." His words made you pause. He was right. If it were you who cut off your betrothal. It would go through. But who would approve of you leaving with him?

"but-"

"Please Y/N." He moved off the door and let go of you, giving you a few steps of space to see the room a bit more.

"Please.”

“Zuko-“

“Marry me instead." Kneeling in front of you, he opened his hand letting you see what he was holding. It was a betrothal necklace. So much was happening at once.

"You don't have to say anything right now." He put the necklace in your hand letting you hold it. You lightly moved your thumb over the circle feeling the engraving. It was a stone with a mix of both the water and fire emblem carved into it.

From what you could see with the candle light, the band had a black ribbon while the stone was a pretty blush pink color with an almost marble design.

"I know it's a tradition here and not for me… but I tried my best."

"How did you carve it."

"..It took a lot of work... Aang helped with some water bending to get it smooth. But over all, I did it with tools and my fire. It took quite a bit of trial and error. I wanted to make sure it was perfect."

"..how did you find the time to do all of this?" You looked at him in awe.

"I started yesterday night. But got serious about it after what happened this morning at your house.. the reason I wasn’t in my room when you came to get me.”

"..." You couldn't say anything. He worked so hard on this for you, got the day planned and the room all perfect just for you to give him a none answer instead of a hug, smile, and a kiss?

“I know i fucked up.. What can I do to make it up to you? I'll give you anything, name it and it’s yours.”

Your emotions were torn between what was right for your home, and what you felt right now. But he just got here and wants to marry you? The one who helped those other benders attack that day? Your mind started to race, making you angry, until you looked at him. He had this begging and pleading look on his face. For him to have helped do such terrible things that day and look at you like this...

"That day... where were you when you attacked."

"The day of the attack... I was hunting the avatar. I snuck in from underwater and went directly for him."

"What were you wearing?"

"....what does this have to do with-."

"Zuko, just tell me."

".... It was white colored clothes to separate me from the others. To not draw any attention."

"White..." Your heart dropped. The man who burned you had on black, a Fire Nation uniform underclothes. Your thoughts rushed over trying to make sure you were remembering things right. 

"I never stopped for anything the Fire Nation was doing unless I had to. That's why I had a hard time believing I'd attacked you that day. I went in there for Aang and nothing else. I wasn't even the one to kill the moon spirit."

You felt like you were going to be sick. All this time you thought he was the reason all of this even happened. The reason you were burned. The reason your family was killed. But all he did that day was go after the avatar.

Looking down at the necklace and back at him you watched his hopeful expression as it began to disappear. He watched as tears started to fall down your eyes. To try and comfort you, he stood, reaching out to wipe them. But instead of letting him touch you, you moved back while opening the door and running out, leaving him there speechless.

He stood there confused and heart broken with tears in his eyes as he watched the door close behind you.

You ran back to your house and closed the door trying not to make a scene and wake up your Lee one room over. So, you quietly made your way to the bathroom to clean yourself up.

Standing in the mirror, you let your mind take over, dissecting every minute detail of that day. It checked out, he hadn’t even seen you before a few days ago.

You sat alone in the tub with your thoughts and wants before thinking long and hard about a real answer.

"Why did I run from him like that...I'm such an idiot."

You held your face in your hands and cringed about the way you just left him hanging. You looked at the necklace, laying there besides your old one  on the counter as you thought about it. But how could you speak to him again?

After the bath you made your way to bed and tried to get as much shut eye as possible.

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The next morning

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You woke up knowing just what you'd do today. You put on your betrothed necklace then fixed your clothing and hair to look as perfect as you could get it.

As your job, you went and got the Avatar from his room. Your sabotage from the other night was fixed faster than expected. Walking with him down the hall towards the Fire Lords room, he finally spoke revealing what has been eating at him all morning.

"Hey miss y/n.. so uh...what happened between you and Zuko last night." Aang was a little hesitant to ask since he didn't know if you'd want to talk about it or not. There was a pause before you spoke wondering if you wanted to tell him what was on your mind.

"...it was alright.. but I'll tell you a secret.” Stopping, you turned to him. “And no matter what, do not tell Lord Zuko." The look on your face was as serious as could be. "Not until you're back in the Fire Nation." He nodded and stood, leaning in to hear it.

You leaned in closer and whispered. He gasped and looked at you, seeing the still serious look on your face as you chuckled, breaking character for a second as you started to walk again. "Remember not to tell him."

"But this is so huge. Why can't I tell him!? Please come on."

"Not until he's at home."

"ah fineee." He crossed his arms and walked with you not knowing if he'd be able to hold the secret in for so long.

Once you got to Zuko's door, you knocked and waited for him to open it. Once he did, you both looked at each other, instantly making eye contact but you soon looked away after a second, unable to hold it with the tension in the air.

"It's time to go." Your guards walked with the three of you after gathering their things. Aang, Zuko, and the guards followed you through the halls and out of the. The whole time, Zuko just kept looking at you, wanting to say something but kept from it. You just kept walking.

He wondered what you thought of his proposal and hoped it wasn't too much to swallow. 

Once you lead them to the ship. You said your goodbyes to Aang but when Zuko waved and said his round of goodbyes and thanks to everyone, you gave him a slight bow.

You avoiding him even in the slightest put the cherry on top, making him believe that there was nothing he could do to save your relationship.

As he and Aang got on the ship, he turned to look at you one last time. But, you turned your head to look the other way. Though when you did, something caught his eye. Being at a more elevated level, he could see past your full fur collar, he could see your betrothed necklace. But it was different.

"Wait." The ship was fully bordered and already starting to leave the dock. "Wait!" He ran to the end of the ship to try and look down at you one more time. As he did he got one last glimpse at your neck. 

Just as he thought, your necklace was now a blush pink replacing its old blue color.

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ch.9

He wasn't seeing things. What he saw was as clear as day and night. The necklace was the same color as the one he’d just proposed to you with last night. He couldn't believe it.

As you turned and walked away, he tried to call out to you, but either the ship was too loud or you didn't want to react to what he might say.

Zuko ran to try and get to the captain of the ship, but was stopped by Aang.

"Not right now Aang. I gotta stop the ship."

"No."

"Why not."

"Because I can't let you go back."

"What are you talking about? She was wearing my necklace. She wants to get married so I'm not leaving her here."

"She doesn't want you to take her."

"What do you mean… What did you talk with her about." He calmed and stood looking down at him confused.

Aang almost let it slip until he remembered what you said about waiting. "..I can't tell you."

"And why not."

"Because she told me not to say anything until you get home."

"That's ridiculous. We're here and I can take her away from this. She wants marriage so why not-."

"Zuko. I can't explain why but she wants you to wait until you get home." As upset as he was about it, he made himself respect what you wanted.

Walking to the side of the ship, he watched as the Northern gates slowly disappeared out of view. He wished he could go back to you, but in order to know why he can’t, he had to be patient. But he did push the ship's crew to their limits so they could move the ship as fast as they could.

As soon as he got back, he ran through the welcome backs and went straight to his palace where he and Aang could talk alone.

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Zukos POV

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Once I got inside the palace, I didn't even need to ask him. He just spat it out.

"Ok, so in the hall before we picked you up from your room, Miss y/n told me to tell you once you got home, that she said yes to your proposal. She said she was going to send a letter here early in the morning so it would get here before us, but she showed me the necklace you had given her was around your neck and trusted me with the letter instead." He pulled out a letter from his clothes and handed it to me.

I wasted no time after gathering what he was rambling about, and took the letter opening it frantically.

I broke the wax on the envelope and took a few steps to the side. Once I opened it, I stood still and read it into myself.

-Dear Zuko.

Yes, my answer is yes. I will marry you. I'm sorry for running away from you so suddenly but if I were to keep my composure, I wouldn't know what to do with myself.

As you know, the Fire Nation doesn't have the best history here. So dropping someone from my home to marry the Fire Lord, as head of defense and a branch of the royal line, I need you to understand that that may ruin the way my people look at me and my family name. 

I also need to know that I am not making a grave mistake, loving you and leaving everything I know for something that sprung on me in only a few days.

So, in return for my hand in marriage I ask you to do this for me. Do what you and the Avatar have already planned and with everything in your power, help heal my land along with others that your nation has hurt. There is so much remaining hurt here that you still haven’t seen. Come back to me the day after your 21st birthday and I'll say my full hearted answer to your question.

Three years to show me just how much you have changed and show my kingdom that this isn’t a mistake. Until then, I will be watching what good you will do and waiting for you. 

Doing it this way, it gives both of us plenty of time to know just what we want. 

No rush. 

Love,

Y/n

I read through the letter happily but also sad. I have her set to be mine and only mine. But I must prove myself to her that I have changed and within 3 years. This was fair. My people have done so much harm to her. Scared her, traumatized her. Accepting love from their leader can’t be an easy thing to ask.

"Not a problem."

I quickly wrote down a letter in response and sent it on its way. 

"It's set. She will be mine in three years." I smiled to myself, happy to know that I had her.

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Y/n's POV

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 About a day after he left I received a letter. After reading it, I smiled widely with nothing but joy in my heart.

-My love,

I accept your request and will do everything within my power to make the world I have hurt better. I can't wait to see you again and hold you close in my arms. But, I will be patient and respectful to what you want in exchange for your hand in marriage.

As bad as I want you now, I will see you in 3 years. Not a day late.

With all my love,

Zuko

You held it close to your chest and let giggles fill your bedroom. You were beyond happy and like Zuko, couldn't wait for the years to be up.

On your end of the agreement, you dropped your engagement with Lee and started to train the warriors harder and tougher in need of someone to take your place when you leave. Because, once he comes to get you, you'll have to step down from your position.

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3 years later

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Over the time span of 3 years, Zuko has done phenomenal in making the world better. From just at your walls, you've seen Fire Nation ships bring resources from their land to help the war affected sick and poor. Aboard those ships was also another type of cargo.

Zuko slid a note to one of his guards to give you yours. Your guard would rush to you on top of the walls after seeing that the letter was from the Fire Lord. As you read each and every letter from your spot at the top of the gates, you'd chuckle and do as the letter said, looking closely at the ship windows, the side of the ship, the dock, wherever each letter would say he would be there waving with a big smile on his face as soon as your eyes landed down on him. He’d either be in a regular worker's or guard attire trying to blend in with the rest of the ship’s crew just to get a little closer to you. Before the ships would leave, you'd quickly write something in response and put the paper from him away safe for you to keep. 

It wasn’t every ship, but seeing him at the most random times on those ships would warm your heart each and every time, making each Fire Nation supply drop off more exciting than it should.

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The Fire Lords Queen

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It all happened so fast, the fire rushed in so close it could have burned your hair. Out of fear, you jumped back as fast as you could. Being aware of how fragile you are in a fire bending situation, both your guards along with Zuko stepped between you and the worker. 

He shot again, but this time before it got any closer to you, your guards put an ice wall between them and him while Zuko deflected the flames and pushed the workers hand to the sky stopping his actions there. Quickly without a second thought, your guards detained the worker in ice while Zuko went to check on you.

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You’d fallen to the ground with wide eyes scattering and pushing yourself back with your feet. It happened so fast you didn't know how to react. In a panic, you backed up even further until your back hit the wall of the ship.

"Y/n" You looked at him frantically and flinched, moving your hands in front of your face, bending the ice your guards put up, and making a barrier between you two out of fear. Your actions made Zuko stop in his tracks and back up letting you breathe.

"Shit." He dragged his hand down his face, clenching his jaw. Then he turned to look at the worker. The second they made eye contact, the worker knew he was a dead man. Yelling while walking closer, Zuko summoned more guards to take him away.

You held onto your chest trying to breathe. Once the guards got there, they took the worker away allowing your guards to rush and help you. They spoke calmly, helping you sit and get your mind off of the fear, reassuring you that it was over. But your hands were shaking, your eyes stayed wide and you couldn’t catch your breath.

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As much as Zuko wanted to help, he knew right now all he'd be doing is making things worse. So, as much as it hurt him to leave you there like this, he turned and followed the worker inside with the guards.

He questioned the worker left and right looking for a good reason as to why he would do something so reckless, random and out of line. But the only thing he'd say was 'to see how strong she is' or ‘as if water could stand a chance. She doesn’t belong on this ship’. When Zuko would ask why, he wouldn't give an answer.

Two hours had passed with him showing no signs of getting anywhere so he locked him up before going to check on you. When he didn't see you on the deck, he went to your room. He thought about knocking but was afraid of spooking you.

Just the thought of ruining things between the two of you put a bad taste in his mouth.

Before he turned to go away, the door opened. One of your guards, Mina, came out and closed the door behind her.

"How is she?" He immediately turned his attention, needing to know.

"She'll be fine. The Commander just needs rest.. and space."

"Is there anything I can do to make her feel comfortable?"

"At the moment?...no nothing really....she might have to just be alone. Especially from..."

"Fire benders... especially me, the one she associated fear with for so long ...alright… I'll try to have no one come down this hall and especially to bother her."

"Thank You Fire Lord."

He nodded and looked down thinking to himself as he turned walking back the way he came from.

"Fire Lord." He stopped and looked back at the guard.

"This is the other reason we came along. Yes for her safety but I'm sure you were wondering why we have always been right there.. Lady y/n will be fine by the time we dock. But you should know she doesn't do good around any type of fire. She freezes up and gets anxious. We were trained to help her in these situations on top of combat. She herself tried her best to learn patience around fire while waiting for this trip. She thought she was ready but.."

There was a short pause at first but then he nodded and turned, continuing to walk. "I trust your word. Keep her safe.”

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Like they said, you only came out the minute the ship docked and stopped moving. All of your things were carried by your guards as you walked between them with your traditional clothes but with your hood over your head to keep the possible sight of fire to a minimum.

You and your guards lined up as you docked and the engines stopped. Zuko along with his guards were close to your side, enough for you to see his feet facing forward while you held your head low.

As the ship opened its front, you lifted your head to look at the place in front of you. Their dock was huge, ships as far as the eye could see, large and small. When it was time to walk, you looked back down at your feet following the lead of your guard in front.

You and Zuko walked side by side and were greeted by a few people who asked who you were. He told them your title and how you'd be here for a while for some business, when they looked back to you, you lifted your head and gave the man the best smile you could muster.

"It's a pleasure meeting with you Commander Y/l/n."

“The pleasure is all mine sir.”

This was constant, being stopped alongside Zuko by greetings and until you finally arrived at the palace. Important people approached Zuko as the Fire Lord with news or information who eventually ended up talking to you as well. A couple of faces were familiar in the wrong way while most were new and put an ease to your quick paced heart and mind. What helped you calm more was drawing your attention to the architecture inside and out. Once you reached the throne room curtains you did the same, getting lost in the red and gold accents that were everywhere you laid your eyes.

"For now just put her things in my room. I'll help her around the palace since I know it can be a maze." Zuko led the way while his guards held the curtains back. Stepping in, you instantly looked up at the high ceilings. His guards showed Mina to Zuko's room helping with your things while Laila stayed behind just outside the entrance.

Your eyes danced across the pillars, the stone floor then the throne but the huge fire in front of it came into view first. It made you a bit jittery, stepping back but you took a deep breath and looked around for Zuko who had disappeared.

"......Fire Lord?" That’s when you realized Laila stayed just outside the doorway leaving the two of you alone in the room. You walked closer to the throne starting to feel uneasy until the flames started to go down. You looked around to see how it was doing that and saw Zuko standing to the side of the throne. He pushed the large flames down to a low and simmering burn showing it harmless.

"I hope that's better for you." He looked over his shoulder before turning to face you.

"....it is...thank you."

"...listen... what that man did... I want you to know that I would never hurt you in that way." 

You nodded and started messing with your hood looking down at the floor. Slowly, Zuko began making his way back to you. With the fire down so much, the room was much dimmer with mostly just torches around the area lighting up the room. 

His feet slowly came into view second before his right hand reached under your hood to lift your head with his hand gently holding under your chin. You flinched just slightly but stayed put trying your best to get over it.

He hesitated seeing your reaction but then went through with it and lifted your head to look at him.

"If we're to keep this going, you've got to be able to look me in the eye." He whispered to you and  stepped even closer letting you feel his warmth. "I can take you back if that's what you want. But if you still want this." He gently dragged his thumb across your chin lightly grazing your bottom lip as his hand cupped the side of your face. Reaching with his other hand, he grabbed your right hand holding it gently. "Then please don't hide your face from me.”

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"I'll stop fire bending around you if I need to. What you just saw will be the last time you see me bend. I'll do that and more for you, but please.... Talk to me over your guards. You're here with me now." Slowly, he leaned in giving you plenty of time to answer before he laid a gentle kiss on your lips. "I'd love to finally start our relationship. If you're still willing to."

Tears slowly falling from your eyes down your cheeks hearing all he's already willing to do for you. He’d change all that he is for you. Just so you would be comfortable.

"....okay." You nodded and slowly put your arms around his neck kissing him. With the biggest smile on his face, he put his arms around you tight as he kissed you back. "I'm sorry for treating you that way."

"I don't blame you.. We can work on this fear of yours together. We have plenty of time after all." Just then, Zuko lifted you off the ground pulling a laugh from your chest.

"Nooo put me down." You giggled but gasped as he began spinning you around in circles.

You held onto his sleeves tightly until he slowed down, putting you back on your feet. Your smile was huge warming his heart which is what gave him the idea.

"Let's sneak away from our guards."

"What? Why."

"Why not. I know everything about this place so let's sneak away."

"Sneak to where."

"There's this pond my mother would take my sister and I to. There's this beautiful tree and a family of duck turtles." 

"Okay." He gave you a kiss on the cheek before grabbing your hand and pulling you away, out the throne room another way.

You both ran through hallways, past huge doorways, hid behind corners as people and guards would walk past until eventually you made it to the pond.

"What if someone sees us together? Isn’t it too soon to announce 

"It's fine. No one comes around here but servants and there's no reason for them to not be busy someplace else today." He looked at you as you clung to his arm looking around. "I promise. There's nothing to worry about." 

"Ok." 

"Come on." He walked you to the pond and sat under the tree. After looking around cautiously, you joined him on the ground. Seeing you so tense, he put his arm around your waist pulling you closer so you both were actually touching.

You sat there still a little nervous. Turning your head to him, Zuko truly wasn’t worried one bit. You watched as he was focused on the pond with a big smile on his face. The shade from the tree let the perfect amount of light through somehow making him look ten times hotter than he already was. The small peeks of sun highlighted his skin showing his perfections along with his yellow-bronze eyes. Your eyes slowly studied his face from his hair down to his jaw line until they eventually reached his neck.

"Look." He pointed out at the lake breaking the silence and your concentration.

You looked out to the pond and saw three small duck turtles swimming this way with their mother. Seeing how small and cute they were, it was impossible not to stare in awe.

They swam up closer looking for food.

"Can we feed them?"

"I'll have to bring some bread later." They stayed for a while before eventually swimming away. A little sad, you sat back in his hold laying your head on his shoulder. "Let me know when you do-." Zuko turned your head by your chin and laid a deep and passionate kiss on your lips. Taking you by surprise, it took a second for you to react the way you wanted.

Without you knowing it, he’d been watching your smile as you watched the ducklings look for the food that they feel like was promised. And just as the sun highlighted his looks, it did the same for you. He slowly moved his kiss making you start to lean your head to the side. He put his hand on the ground as he slowly moved forward, laying you down. His every move shot butterflies through your stomach.

Zuko moved closer as his other hand trailed down messing with your clothes. He honestly was making you nervous but at the same time excited.

"I love you y/n." He spoke into the kiss so casually as he intertwined your fingers.

His words sent chills up your spine, but you couldn't deny that you felt the same way.

"And I love you, Zuko." You whispered to him, pushing a smile uncontrollably across his face. Feeling him smile against your lips, you let out a small giggle.

The kiss slowly became more personal as you both deepened each side. His hands went to the ground letting him hold himself up by his forearms while you moved your legs allowing him to lay between them, now letting you both stay much closer.

With a slow exhale, you gently felt up his arms, trailing until your left hand ran through his hair and your right hand held his cheek. Feeling the difference in his skin, you flinched as if it burned you thinking he'd be upset about you touching it.

"I'm sorry." You gasped and let go of him immediately but instead of being upset, he smiled.

"No it's fine."

"..Are you sure?"

"Yeah... I don't mind it when you touch my scar." Looking at your lips with a light smile on his face, he leaned back in continuing the kiss and moving even closer, pressing your bodies together. 

Gently, you put your hands back where they were. And when he felt your thumb cautiously run under his eye, the exhale he let out from his nose felt like a weight slowly lifting from his shoulders, letting his hips gently push against yours.

“In fact.. I think I like it.”

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The Fire Lords Queen

Intro/ Chapter 1

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To some people you're nothing but a bandit in the northern water kingdom. But in reality, you're a descendant of the royal family line. A branch that's been broken down and turned relevant through the line of defense to protect the kingdom with their superior water bending.

Since your family was so out of the way from the royal duties, all you had to do with your days was practice your water bending and proper etiquette for a lady. To get away from that and have a bit of fun, as a kid you would sneak out once in a while and mess with the commoners. Just making a couple of things disappear and watching how confused they get, soon turned into something else.

When the fire nation attacked everything changed. From the direction your family began to evacuate, you could see the avatar battling fire benders. Something pulled inside you and pushed your feet to fight like you would in your future rank, protecting who needed you.

So, you left your family as they continued to run. When they tried to stop you, you didn't listen and kept running in a direction to protect and help people get out of the line of danger with the little practice you have.

As you ran to make sure a house was evacuated, instead of finding a family in need, you found a fire bender, searching for someone. He didn't look like the others with helmets, he had a pony tail with a huge scar on his face.

You started to back out of the house slowly but before you made it out, he noticed you, yelling and calling out in anger as he shot fire, making a mess of everything.

Caught off guard by the close flames, you were terrified. The fire came closer making you have no choice but to run. But he followed, shooting fire in your direction. Before you could get out of the way, the fire made contact burning your coat down into your right shoulder.

In a panic you fell, screaming but before the fire could spread any farther, there was a rush of a breeze against the flames, putting it out. Following the relief, a child's voice began assuring you that you would be okay.

Breathing heavily, you turned to see who it was that helped you but another shot of fire rushed in your direction, you quickly put your arms up out of fear but the flames were taken out by The Avatar. Quickly you  got out of his way so you wouldn't get in the way and hurried to safety.

Once you were away a guard found you and ushered you to where everyone else was. But once you were there getting treated for the burn something wasn’t right. Your family.

They died going the original escape route. Both your parents along with your baby sister were gone because of the fire nation's attack. Sitting, you let them treat your burns while they asked if you got a look at who had done this to you. 

With the new shock of your family's passing, your mind was scrambled. You gave the description and everyone whispered about who it sounded like. The banished Prince Zuko.

After that day, you continued your life like it was before but now as the last remaining and the leader of your family's branch. You had to continue your role as if nothing happened, but it did, in order to keep showing your family's strength you had to move on quickly.

But you couldn't move on from that night. Now, instead of your tricks, sometimes at night you make people scared to do wrong. You've threatened them, taken things for good. The people who dare spit on what happened that day or even steal afterwards got what they deserved. were a bandit with their identity concealed. But a royal warrior who couldn’t look at a flame without remembering that night.

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ch.1

Today, the new Fire Lord is coming to talk to the Northern Kingdom about the war that was just recently settled. And with word of a royal engagement happening, now is the best time over any to come, congratulate and apologize about how his people wounded the kingdom from the inside out.

Getting yourself ready, you put your engagement necklace on along with your gown. It’s nicely warm lined with fur at its wrists and low cut neck line. After the death of the princess, the distant royal families have been pushed to the center to try and help the kingdom as much as possible. And since you're the last of your family specifically, you need to be married to keep the blood line going. Whether you liked it or not, it's what had to be done.

Because they were arriving by boat, you only had an estimated time where they would be arriving. After carrying on with your day ready to greet the royal guests, you went to the wall and did your normal duties excluding the dirty work since you were dressed as a lady and not a Commander like you usually would. 

Once the Fire Lord's ship arrived in view from the wall, you made your way down to join the gathering and greeting party for him along with the Avatar. As the front slowly lowered, you looked to your hands trying to gather yourself not to think about what happened in the past. Once they were announced, you looked up watching both the banished Prince and avatar walking onto the snow covered dock.

Seeing the avatar again warmed your heart in some way. But even looking in the Fire Lords direction made the burn on your shoulder sting under your furs.

Once it was your turn to welcome them on your family's behalf you spoke bowing towers, the Avatar and Fire Lord.

"Avatar Aang. I am forever in your debt. if you don't remember me that is fine, it was a small and quick encounter. But, I will never forget what you've done for me."

He took a good look at you and not long after, something clicked for him.

"Oh yeah!....you were burned on your back weren't you? The day of the attack." You smiled and nodded glad he was able to remember. "I remember because I kept wondering if you were okay. I'm glad to see you doing well." He smiled and respectfully bowed back in response.

Once he rose back up he whispered to Zuko startling him, since he had his eyes glued on you, not paying attention at all. "You should speak to her."

"What?" Zuko whispered back to him with his cheeks a light red, embarrassed that Aang noticed who he was staring at, even though it was pretty obvious. 

As you spoke, they both mumbled back and forth through the corner of their mouths.

"That day where you saved me and my kingdom passes through my mind all the time. Me and my future family are forever grateful."

"Because you're the one who burned her you dummy. Do you not remember?" Aang whispered to Zuko who quickly looked at Aang head on before then looked at you. 

Having not known, he wanted to remember but could only recall the fights between him, Aang and his friends. "No, I really don't..... are you sure that was me-"

"And Fire Lord Zuko, on behalf of my family I hope you find what it is you need here to your liking."

"O-...yes of course. Thank you."

You nodded respectfully and showed your gentle smile to them both. The anger that slowly moved inside of you was corrected by your thoughts, many times.

"We of the northern Water Tribe thank you, Fire Lord Zuko and you Avatar Aang, for bringing the century long war to an end." The king spoke to them both, drawing your attention but when you looked away, you could feel a pair of eyes on you. When you turned to see who it was, it surprised you to find that it was the Fire Lord.

He turned away after making eye contact with you, only making the red in his cheeks even more pronounced before quickly looking at the king who was still speaking.

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Zuko's POV

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"How could I be so stupid, I can't even remember someone I burned and almost killed. And on such a specific day and time?" I paced around the room while Aang sat in one of the seats eating candy while watching his friend panic inside.

"Well, you weren't exactly in a perfect mind set to focus on things like that."

"But burning a woman like that? AUUGH IM SO STUPID."

"Why are you so pushed on this?"

"....uh… no reason. It's just that I want to make a good impression since the last time I was here." I paused and let my eyes wander around the grand room letting my hand rub the back of my neck.

"....are you sure?... you seem pretty bothered by this."

"Do I?"

"Yeaahhhh.....” squinting, Aang slowly began to tilt his head which only made me uncomfortable. “WAIT A MINUTE. Do you LIKE HER-" I quickly covered his mouth to shut him up.

"Keep your voice down, okay?"

"I knew it-." His voice was muffled under my hand

"No I-.... well." I couldn’t help trail off in thought.

"So you like her and you can't even remember attacking her."

"Yeah okay.. Are you happy?"

"Yes." We both looked at each other till I let go of his mouth. "So. You should apologize."

"For something like this? I don't think your little Avatar apologizes are gonna fix something like this." I stepped over and plopped down on the couch beside him.

"Well it's not like she has a burn, she could have been healed."

"On a day with no water bending?....I doubt it."

"Oh...right..."

I turned lying across the couch, looking up at the ceiling. 

"Well...wait what happened to you know...that scary girl you were with."

"Mai?"

"Yeah. I thought you two were a thing."

"We broke up a week ago."

" oh.... but didn't you just get back together a month ago?"

"yyyep"

"Well..... if the Commander is at the dinner tonight. Maybe you could talk to her?"

"Ahh shit she’s a Commander?”

“Wow you really weren’t paying attention huh..”

“Fuuuck” I pulled a couch pillow over his head. “She’d probably kick my ass if I said the wrong thing too.”

‘Welllll like I was saying, just speak to her at dinner.”

“About what.. about how I almost killed her... and in-front of the king? No thanks." I sat up and looked at Aang just before someone knocked on the door. "You can enter."

The door opened just a bit showing who was there as they stepped in half way, and it was her. My eyes opened wide. I quickly stood and fixed my clothes, pulling at the bottom of my top.

"I-uh yes?"

She opened the door a little more and stood in the doorway.

"I was sent by his majesty to escort both you and the Avatar for dinner. It's prepared."

"Thank you… we will be out in just a second."

She nodded and left the room giving us privacy until we were ready.

Once the door closed, I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding and rubbed my face as Aang burst out laughing.

"That's not funny. Did I look okay?"

"Yeah. Priceless."

"Seriously?!" I rushed to a mirror.

"No. You look fine." Quickly I fixed a few strands of hair along with my attire.

After we talked while I fixed my clothes for what Aang claims to be the tenth time, I followed Aang out the door.

She looked at the door and then the both of us before turning. There was just something about her eyes that I wanted to stay attached to until I couldn't see anymore. "Follow me" We did as she said and trailed behind her with two guards behind us. One of mine and the other there for her.

From behind her, I could see her outfit was now different from before. Now, she wore a beautiful gown that had fur on the inside, a big collar, and the sleeves. She had her hair down showing its length in braids that draped across her collar and the sides of her chest along with accessories here and there, a beautiful design. I couldn't keep his eyes off of her.

Aang nudged my side with his elbow drawing my attention. Once I looked, Aang made a gesture for me to talk to her. 

After all, I guess it's the perfect time to.

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Ban’s Little Angel

⚠️ HUGE NSFW WARNING ⚠️MINORS DO NOT INTERACT, NSFW warning, 18+, addicted Ban, fem! succubus demon/angel y/n, rough six, on the bed, on the counter, you name it they probably did it there, Six basically every chapter.

You are Meliodas's big sister, when he started to care for the mortal world and see it through another set of eyes, you helped him get back and forth between worlds with your magic, all while being extra careful not to be noticed. After he started falling in love you were still helping him and honestly didn't care what he did.

Being tethered to the under world, your father locked you away for good after finding out all the things you'd done behind his back.

After a long time, Meliodas asked you for help with a certain person. You would do anything for your little brother, so you helped but didn't expect this person in question to be someone you knew long ago, not to mention how attractive he still was. You also seemed to catch his eye, which brought back the thought of loving in the way Meliodas once did. But your life is too complicated. Just leaving your father’s hold wasn’t that simple. How would this work...

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The Fire Lords Queen

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“You can set it right there.” Leading one of the crates to the dock, you helped them with one of the supply drops. Walking deeper into the ship and away from the rush to get supplies off the ship, you hoped to find a particular someone. 

It had been months since you last saw him aboard one of these ships. No letters, no word back on progress like he’s been doing the past couple of years. “What am I doing.. He’s not here.” You'd stood in the hall thinking that maybe he changed his mind on the engagement. In a desperate attempt, since tomorrow is his 21st birthday, you needed some kind of confirmation that you weren't losing him.

Peeking in closets, storage rooms, and even the captain’s area, nothing. Walking down a hall, you felt a wave of dread. He has given up, that had to be the case, all the days and months you have been counting, you were right to put time between the two of you.

Taking a deep breath you walked down the hall keeping your head held high. You accepted it, and walked, finding your way back to the hall that led to the docks to unboard the ship before they took off.

Just then, a door opened just down the hall in front of you. Standing still, you waited for someone to come out. But they never did.

You stood cautious for about a minute before deciding to walk past. But just as you did, a hand reached out and pulled you into the dark room. You yelled and pulled water from your pouch, ready to defend yourself.

“Shhh baby. It’s me.” That voice. You hadn’t heard it in so long it felt deeper, but it was him. It had to be. His hand was over your mouth as he pulled you back into his chest while his body moved, pushing into and closing the door.

Just as it closed, a torch was lit in the corner of the room revealing a small part of the boiler system. With a deep exhale through your nose, you put the water away and grabbed his hand from your mouth, turning to look at him as his other hand grabbed your waist.

His hair was much longer, half way down his back to be specific. And his features are more sharp and defined. He even got a little taller. Just looking at him like this made your mind stray from what you were feeling a second ago.

“Don’t scare me like that.” pushing your hand against his chest in a joking way, you could feel that he’s even gotten stronger. Not to mention how his top was open enough to see his chest and the top part of his abs. You could feel your body warm by the second, and it wasn’t just because the two of you were in a boiler room.

You caught yourself staring. Blinking and turning your head, you started to speak. But when his hand grabbed your chin and pulled you to look back into his eyes, you could see his gaze start to drift, taking you in the same way you just did him.

“Three years. Just three years and you've gotten more beautiful than the day I left. If that was even possible.” Looking at your lips, he stared, watching as they parted just the slightest. And as if that was all he needed in life, his brows furrowed and his lips parted before he leaned in, giving you that kiss you’ve been dreaming of since the moment he got down on his knee for you.

It was long, drawn out and filled with patient desire that started to unravel faster each second. His hand trailed from your chin, gently hovering down your neck before resting at your necklace. His finger danced across the soft fabric that held it there as his other hand did the same to  your lower back, beckoning you closer.

Your breath hitched and your knees grew slightly weak, but he held you there. His grips only grew stronger the more you breathing quickened. The slight sting between your legs grew pushing into your stomach.

“Mm-” His lips pulled from yours and dragged across your cheek, down to your neck, kissing and lightly biting at your skin before putting the fabric between his teeth. “I could have you right here.. Fuck i’ve missed you. Your smell, your voice.” Slowly he slid down the door keeping his grips tight on you, pulling you down with him. “If you’d let me. I know I shouldn't even be touching you. Tomorrow is my birthday. I know this is against what you said but.. I’ve dreamt of you baby. I need you..” His hands dragged across your hips as you slowly rested on your knees, straddling him. “I understand if you say no.. but i need you to know that I haven’t stopped thinking of our kiss for one second.” Pulling his face from your neck, he had his mouth open, breathing and looking up at you like he’d lose his mind if you said something other than yes.

To be honest you’re not opposed to the thought at all. He is to be your husband in less than a month and the look on his face right now was ruining your underclothes.

“Okay-”

“Yeah we're about to leave in a minute. Just have to check a few things.” The captain's voice as he walked past the door caught both of your attentions. As much as both of you ached, there wasn’t enough time.

“Shit-” While your eyes were above his head on the door, Zuko’s was to the side as thoughts ran through his head. “You should go.” Your eyes were pulled back down to him whose eyes were not controlled and fighting to stay away from your chest and lips. Reading your mixed emotions, he nodded. “Besides.. What's two more days.” The heat in the room was nothing compared to the burn that pulled the two of you together at this very moment.

“Two days.”

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Today was the day. Yesterday was the Fire Lords 21st birthday, and with that news you felt butterflies move in your stomach even in your dreams. Today you'd finally be able to be with him.

You planned a celebration for his birthday so his sudden arrival wouldn't be so ‘random’. He held up his end of his deal and has been helping both your and others kingdoms as much as he could.

The news of your engagement was mentioned only to the king and no one else after you dropped your engagement to Lee. The King insisted over and over wanting to know your plan on rebuilding your family since Lee was no longer in the picture, so you gave him the answer. You’d planned, and haven't changed your mind, on marrying Zuko, and in the long run, having his children. 

It was something that came to mind not long ago. The thought of being in that position with Zuko made you have chills. Being his wife and mother of his children made you happy, but now after three years, it was slowly becoming reality, especially after what happened on his ship.

You got up early and got your clothes on. You wanted to look perfect, slowly getting  impatient with your hair. Wasting so much time on fixing it over and over, you settled on a simple but beautiful style and put your betrovel necklace on.

While looking one last time in the mirror, you smiled to yourself seeing the necklace around your neck. Just the satisfaction of finally being able to see and speak with him again puts you on edge.

You pulled your collar up a little to cover the necklace on the way out of your house. For some reason today was colder than normal. Despite being so early to wake up and get ready, you were about to be late to your own planned event.

You quickly rushed to the arrival docks as fast as you could and made it there just in time. The ships were just stopping and lowering their anchors. You tried to contain your excitement and looked to the floor almost holding your breath.

Soon after the ship docked and let down the front so the passengers could exit. People cheered and threw ribbons to celebrate The Fire Lord. Hearing all the noise, you looked up and could feel your heart skip a beat. Him in his uniform. His hair and sharp gaze had even the girls in the crowd doing a double take.

The king stood next to you in the line of family royals. He leaned over and whispered to you. "I understand your impatience but don't forget your position." Hearing his words you realized your mouth was slightly open and your eyes glued on Zuko as he walked closer. After your family died, the king practically took you in, helping you speed up the process of learning and position in the land.

~There she is. Just play it cool. It's only been two days but I missed her more than ever. She’s the definition of perfection, of beauty... I have to wait but I'm so impatient.~ 

~how am I supposed to stay calm after what happened. And to think I once didn't want anything to do with him.~ You swallowed and straightened your posture.

~just gotta stay professional.~

~just stay in position.~

You both thought similar things, just barely able to contain your excitement as he walked closer and closer until he was right in front of the king.

~I hope she's not upset at me or anything~

~I hope he doesn't think I'm upset. My concentrating face usually gives off that feel.~

Once Zuko turned to greet you, he stood in front of you just barely keeping his composure. You looked up and made eye contact with him. The greeting between the two was foggy as you tried keeping a calm and collected voice and mind. 

"Hello again Fire Lord Zuko. It's my honor to wish you a happy birthday. Even though it is a day late." You smiled lightly and giggled under your breath.

In response Zuko nodded and exchanged a light chuckle. "Well thank you, no matter the timing, I'm glad I'm able to revisit. No matter the occasion." The smile he gave you before a bow did nothing but push a smile across your face. In response you did the same, bowing just a little before he had to continue on with the next person.

After he finished all of his greetings, he received a large welcome from the people. Zuko was now loved by many more in the past years, but there were still some who doubted his actions.

All of you made your way to where the event will take place. It was a large ball room with the royal table facing the crowd of others at tables. As you sat down Zuko went to sit beside you, but the guard insisted on him sitting on the other end of the table.

"But there's an open seat right here."

"I understand but we have a seat just perfect for you on the other side." 

Zuko kept looking at the guard, then the seat just before looking at you, who was facing forward. For a second, he debated whether or not to push it but chose to be respectful and walked down the row sitting in his assigned seat.

Once everyone was seated, the king gave an announcement before everyone sat to eat their food. Now it was the king, his words a bit foggy to you.

~should I have let him sit next to me? ...now it looks like I don't wanna talk with him. But what if he's upset now.. I can't look at him.~

~besides the greetings, she hasn't looked at me the entire time I've been here. I hope I didn't make her upset after the other day. Maybe I didn't do everything right.~

He turned his head and looked down the row seeing you eating your food like nothing was bothering you. But it was.

Over and over people came to talk to Zuko and congratulate him, but while he ate someone called for his attention.

"Fire Lord!" A man in front of him quickly approached from the crowd drawing both you and Zuko's attention. 

"This is for my sister!!" He started to bend water, trying to attack Zuko with sharp shards of ice. His movements were quick but yours were faster, beginning to bend the ice under the man's feet turning him around so his bending would fail, hitting the ground before it even touched the table. You stood and began to bend the ice again, pulling him down to his knees with water, putting his hands to the ground. Once he did, you froze them in place. "No no this wasn't how it was supposed to go!!” he looked over at you standing behind the table. “WHY HAVE YOU CHOSEN HIS SIDE?!! AFTER EVERYTHING?!”

You moved from your seat and walked in the man's direction while speaking to the guards that quickly responded.

"Put him in a cell until we can assess his crime completely." They nodded with no hesitation and rushed over to the man.

On the way there, you walked past Zuko who was still trying to figure out how all of this could happen so fast. He snapped himself out of it and turned to watch you walking by.

"Y/n. Wait a second." He got up from his seat and quickly followed you.

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You looked at him then looked forward.

"Fire Lord." You gave him a nod and continued walking.

"....I wanted to talk to you about our past conversation-"

"Can we have this conversation later?" You cut him off and looked at him over your shoulder.

"...yeah..yes of course." He nodded and left the topic alone but followed you anyway as you took the criminal where he needed to be. Stopping at the entrance,

"Lock him in a cell and he will be spoken to when possible. Most likely in the morning."

"Yes ma'am." The guards took him the rest of the way to his cell.

You nodded and watched them walk off before you turned around only giving him a small glance before walking past, heading back to the party.

"...so...can we talk now?.." he looked around a little then whispered to you. "No one's here. Let's just talk for a bit."

You stopped in your tracks and paused for a second. As you turned your head and looked side to side in order to confirm he was right. No one was around.

He watched your eyes and expressions while you scanned the area and got a little nervous when you looked at him. 

There was silence until you grabbed his arm and pulled him to the side, sneaking around. Once you found a space to talk, you turned around still peeking over both of your shoulders before looking him in the eyes.

Just by looking, you could tell he was nervous.

"Don't be so nervous." You smiled and moved closer to him standing on your tippy toes, laying a kiss on his cheek.

A light blush spread across his face as his heart filled with happiness. "So... I guess this means you're not mad at me?"

"No, of course not… Did it seem that way?"

"Yeah like a lot" 

"I'm sorry. I hoped I wasn't coming off that way."

"It's okay. Now that I know that you're not upset, I can enjoy the rest of the night. Hopefully with you.. hopefully." He gave you a smile reaching for and holding your hand, but your smile slowly went down. "What is it?"

"I haven't announced our plans to anyone. Only the king knows about it.... if the people knew-"

"It would be better if they knew ahead of time. Their head warrior is leaving and might be gone for a long time. They should know."

"But if they knew we'd planned this for years.."

"They trust you."

"They trust me but.. will hate my families name.. I plan to say I'm leaving before the party is over but for now-."

"Hey, did you hear that?" A guard's voice can be heard down the hall. You grabbed Zuko's hand and pulled him the other way until you found a door. You pulled him inside and closed it, it’s a closet. It was a little dark but not just enough to see eachother..

You held his hands but couldn't bring yourself to look at him yet.

"For now all I'll say is that I'm leaving to make peace in the fire nation. Nothing permanent."

"But this is marriage. Not something small like a week's business trip."

"I know I-....I just didn't want anyone to judge us." looking down at both of your hands, he picked up the other one and intertwined your fingers.

"..okay....you can say all that. But later on once we announce our wedding, they'll find out."

"...okay... that might work." You looked up at him and could see him smiling. "You're not upset?"

"No...why would I be." his narrow eyes scanned your face before gluing on your necklace peaking from under your collar.

"Because no one knows about us."

"Well...you had a good reason...I didn't announce your arrival either. It's both ways really.” looking down at your hands and back to your eyes, he slowly let out a breath. “Not even the captain on my ship knows about you coming along."

A smile started to spread across your face. The thought of you both still being a secret, somehow felt nice.

"What's your reason?"

"Same as yours.... Let's keep this a secret for now." He pulled you closer and held onto your waist. The closet wasn't large but he somehow made it feel like there was so much space. Then he leaned in, whispering. "I enjoy sneaking around with you.”

~damn it dont say it like that.... He's hot~

~fuck she's hot~

"You'll be my little secret. And when we announce our marriage we'll take the whole world by surprise." You couldn't help but smile even wider as he sent shivers all across your body. "How does that sound?"

You took a deep breath and almost held it before speaking.

"Perfect."

"Good." He smiled more then looked at your lips. Noticing, you couldn't help but do the same to him.

You both leaned closer and closer until your lips made contact. 

The two of you couldn't help the smile on your faces. You put your arms around his neck and giggled as he lifted you a little off your feet.

"Zuko-." You gasped lightly as he lifted you off the floor, pulling your legs to either side of him.

He just chuckled under his breath and sat you on one of the shelves, stepping closer. You both had butterflies in your stomachs as your hands felt across his shoulders and he felt up your hips. Getting lost in the kiss, you both made out in the closet just enjoying each other's time. Until you heard talking outside.

"It's his party but he left the main area."

"Yeah I don't know where he went but I'm sure he'll be back. He seemed like he needed to talk to the commander about something, probably important."

"Ehh... yeah I guess you're right."

You pulled away from the kiss and looked down at him. "Okay.... We should get back. Who knows how long we've been gone." His eyes trailed, taking in all of you while his lightly bruised lips stayed slowly parted.

"Right." Zuko took his low eyes off your skin and looked around before helping you off the shelf. Before you opened the door to check for someone in the hall he kissed you on the cheek. "Just one more kiss." Turning your head with his hand on your chin, he stole a kiss and made you smile.

"Just a heart throb." You mumbled to yourself and slowly opened the door peeking down each side of the hallway. "Okay." You moved fast grabbing his hand. Both of you rushed out the closet. Trying to act normal, you brushed off your dress and felt your hair to make sure it was okay before continuing on your way. Zuko did the same but couldn't keep his eyes off of you as he did it, walking not far behind.

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You looked, making eye contact with him.

".....you're really pushing this aren't you."

"Yes." He held eye contact, not backing down, hoping you'd say yes. 

"Why."

".....you know why."

You took a second looking at him. You know his intentions and what he wanted to get out of this. But thinking about it you knew you weren't about to give into whatever he's trying to do. This was the man who tried to kill you not even three years ago. So why not just go for a walk.

"....fine. Since I have nothing else to do, why not." You got up and took a deep breath while walking to the door. “But you should apologize to the people more than anything before you walk around expecting to have a ‘good time’ here."

After he changed into his official attire, you both walked out the room and down the hall. He walked beside you as one of each of your guards followed not far behind while you took him on a small tour of the palace, then outside. Throughout the time you were telling where things were, Zuko couldn't help but stare, watching as you talked and walked giving you his absolute attention.

While showing him around, you led him to the training grounds where you needed to at least visit once today. On the way, you both ran into a couple of kids around 10 years old who were just playing around in the snow trying their best to bend it.

"Commander Y/n! When are you going to teach us how to freeze water- wait. Who is that." Both of the kids ran in her direction but stopped when they saw Zuko. They looked at him like he was some kind of alien because of his strange clothes and hair, not to mention the scar on his face.

"Hi, I'm Zuko. It's nice to meet the two of you."

"Wait." The other kid spoke up. "Zuko?..  Like Prince Zuko?! The one we learned about in school?!" They both got so scared, you could see it in their faces.

"Well.. actually I'm the Fire Lord now. But there's nothing to be afraid of. I promise-."

"HE FINALLY GOT WHAT HE WANTED!! He's The Fire Lord!! Ahhh!!" Quickly they both threw water his way as they ran off in a panic like he was a monster or something making you almost fall out laughing while Zuko had one of the shocked looks on his face. You cleared your throat and tried to pull yourself together.

"Ha, don't take it personally. The history books are always being written. So until then you're still technically.. a ‘bad guy’ in their eyes. It won't stay like that" You giggled to yourself while water bending the splashed water from his clothes.

Continuing to walk, you led the distracted Zuko to the training grounds to check up on the students that are training to be future soldiers.

When you entered the area they stopped what they were doing and bowed in your direction, showing respect to you before anything else. With a nod, you let them go back to what they were doing and walked with Zuko around the mats on the floor. Your eyes watched their stance, while Zuko’s eyes stayed glued on you and that damn necklace.

"Y/n..."

"Hmm?"

"...wel Il… I wanted to talk to you about your engagement aga-."

"If this is about you wanting me to turn it down again-"

"It is… just please, take it into consideration.” Turning your attention to him, you were ready to knock his proposal away once again. But he was standing so close it took you for a loop. “If you don't enjoy my company by the end tomorrow then I'll understand and back off.” His eyes trailed from yours to your necklace. 

“Fire Lord-”

“Just one more day… please." He cut your words off making you stop walking. Instead of giving him a response you just started taking him in. He was desperate. With his brows slightly furrowed and his eyes constantly switching between your eyes with the occasional quick glance at your lips. He looked like he needed you to say yes.

You continued to walk, along your way around the large room that held weapons all along its walls, you talked to some students while Zuko tried to reintroduce himself. After just a few conversations it was going much better than the disaster that took place outside just a few minutes ago. Even upon request he entertained the trainees by doing small tricks with his fire. 

Leaving the trainees to focus, the two of you walked and talked going to other places. Once there, he did the same tricks for them and small safe flames for the children you both stopped to talk to. Just watching him, anyone could see he loved to make people, including you, smile. Though you stayed a safe distance away.

Later that night, you brought Zuko back to his room. While doing your usual precaution check, Zuko stepped closer to you.

"Y/n, please just consider what I've said." He reached for your arm but when he touched you, your reaction wasn't to look at him, instead it was a flinch out of fear almost like he startled you. Zuko moved his hand away the second he saw this and took a step back.

"No it's-...I'm sorry."

"No.. No, I'm the one who should be sorry. I crossed a line there... for a second I forgot what I had done to you." He looked to the side and turned from you as he walked to the bed, leaving the topic alone.

Seeing him like that made your heart ache. But why? Just a few days ago you would give anything to see him unpleased. But right now.. All day you spent every second together and enjoyed his company. You could trust him enough to talk and be around. But, some part of you for some reason was still a little scared of him. 

Even though he's apologized and asked for forgiveness countless times. Some part of you still hasn't forgiven him while the other.... wanted to be around him?

You stood there and thought to yourself about it. The thought of being around him made you.. a little happy.

A wave of warmth covered your face and your eyes looked over glued on Zuko's back while he took a layer of uniform off. Turning away the second you saw skin, you walked to the door while messing with your nails. Once you opened the door you paused and took a second to look back at Zuko.

He took his hair down and already slipped on his night clothes. The lack of noise gave you away. He noticed the door never closed so he turned, looking at you.

".....I'm not sure how much time I can give you but... I'll think about it.” The look that decorated his face brought back the warmth in your chest.

"Thank you. You won't regret this." He smiled, barely able to contain his happiness.

You nodded and walked out the room, closing the door behind you. 

As soon as the door closed he did a happy dance beyond excited for the next day and filled to the brim with joy from the opportunity you were giving him. He stayed up all night and even talked with Aang to try and find the perfect spot to take you since Aang had the chance to explore more of the land than he did.

After hours of getting the plan right, he decided to take you to one of the best restaurants in your kingdom to sit, and talk with you during lunch. And the next day from the second you showed up to ensure his safety, he kept a smile on his face, complimenting your smile, hair, clothes, and how beautiful you were. He even took note not to touch you in the slightest to ensure there were no bumps in the perfect road.

He only has one day so he had to make it worthwhile. He even got his clothes and room situated, ready for the two of you to have a shared dinner brought to his room instead of the table with everyone else.

It was perfect. So perfect in fact that how could you just let him go with no answer to his pending question. He made you smile. He knew what was on your mind at times though you only knew one another for a few days. He even kept the flames put away. Not a single ember left his fingers. He wanted you. And maybe you wanted him back?

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Early in the morning before the sun was even thought of, Zuko set out in his blue mask and black attire again to sabotage the ship just to get a little more time, but when he arrived. There was already a person doing just that.

They were fast, in and out before anyone even questioned what was happening. The masked person used water bending to slowly move the ship, tipping it on its side before using ice to cut what was already being fixed. That was the moment they were caught. A mixture of water and fire guards fought against the person, cornering them. But they were barely able to touch them. 

While watching in awe, he noticed as their hair fell from their head, the person was a woman.

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She was good at what she did. Almost flawless as if she knew what each water bender was going to throw at her.

She started to fall back satisfied with the damage done. Zuko, being curious, quickly followed her while staying low and cautious. The girl jumped buildings and slid into alley ways. Almost losing him at least five times.

"Damn she's quick." It was hard for him to keep up but finally as he began losing his breath, he came to a house where the girl stopped and began to climb up its wall. The house was large and slightly grand on the outside.

“What would she be needing out of here?”

Zuko watched her climb and waited a few seconds before he continued to follow. Once he climbed up and peeked in through his mask, he was shocked to find the room large and highly decorated as if a royal lived there. It was dark besides the moon light cascading  through the other large windows.

Stepping in, it wasn’t even a couple seconds before the woman came back into the room, taking off their mask. Quickly, Zuko moved to the side, letting the darkness around the window take him over. 

When she turned to toss it on the bed, he could see who it was. In an instant reaction, Zuko gasped standing there frozen in place, shocked to see you. You were the person who attacked his ships.

Hearing the light gasp, you looked in the direction quick enough to see the blue mask before they hurried, leaping out the window. Quickly, you ran over and looked out, freezing his hands and feet in the ice against your home before he could get away. You started to water bend the ice pulling him back into your room before freezing him to the wall. Without wasting any time, you shaped a weapon in your hand that led down your forearm and moved to the floor before you swung to attack and end him then and there.

But before you got even half of the swing he melted the ice, blocked your arm and took off the mask with his other.

"Wait wait!" Seeing his face you stopped everything, dropping the weapon and falling to your knees.

"I- Zuko?! What the hell are you doing!" Your eyes were wide with the realization. You almost killed him! But who was he exactly? The same guy who damaged his ship in the first place? He could see the franticness build in your face. You murmured to yourself trying to process it all.

He put the mask down. The repeating of your name did not register until his hands gently planted themselves, holding onto the sides of your shoulders keeping you on the floor with him.

"I almost killed you! What were you thinking!!" You looked into his eyes as small tears started to form, almost dripping down your cheeks if it weren't for Zuko wiping them away and gently resting his palms on your cheek.

"I could say the same thing for you." You huffed through your nose and unintentionally leaned into his hand. How could you help it, they were warm and surprisingly soft for a fire wielding maniac. In a comforting way. 

That is until you looked at his hand realizing he was touching you, and you were touching him, but not just him but the scar over his eye.

In reaction, you quickly pulled your hand away, both being scared that he'd do something because of this touched his scar.

"No." He grabbed your wrist before your hand got any farther, stopping it from moving away. "It's okay...you didn't do anything wrong." Zuko slowly put your hand back on the side of his face so your thumb was back where it was, gently touching his burn around his eye.

"Are you not sensitive about this?" Your heart was thumping, not knowing what to think about this, but he shook his head.

"No. I don't mind this at all actually." You looked back and forth from his scar and his eyes noticing how completely calm he was. He trusted you and had absolutely no problem with you touching him even though you'd almost killed him just now. There was even a scratch on his ar, that had to sting.

Your eyes settled on his while your left arm rested on his leg. The two of you were so close it felt unreal.. Wrong. Without even noticing, you both began to get closer to each other. Your hand stayed resting on his cheek gently as you began to notice the different feel of his scar and regular skin against your hand. The both of you leaned in even closer, lost in the moment. In his warm touch.

His lips were inches away from yours and you loved it. But before you could lean in, there was a knock on your bedroom door. You gasped and moved away, looking at him. "Oh shit." You got up and continued taking off your bandit uniform. Remembering your betrothed was coming over to discuss the marriage delay while being barely an inch away from kissing another man, the same man in fact that traumatized and burned you to be exact, wasn’t something anyone would have thought to happen.

“Hey.. why’s the door locked?” Both of you could hear his voice from the other side.

Zuko was caught off guard and had to pull himself back from what almost just happened. He watched as you ran across the room back and forth in a frantic panic to try and get your clothes together. “Shit shit shit-”

Before you took off your top, you paused and looked over at Zuko who was still sitting there with a blank expression, willing to stay with his feet frozen to the floor if it meant he could have this in front of him.

You quickly went over while hiding your slight amusement and unfroze his feet before ushering him out the window. "Hurry up."

Once he was out you closed the window and continued getting dressed while your thoughts were a total mess. 

~He looked so good in those clothes...why was he so hot- no no not hot...just...~ You shook your head but couldn't shake what you knew was true. It was obvious your feelings for Zuko have grown. And in just 2 days?

“Theres gotta be something wrong with me.”

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After a few hours of a conversation that didn’t go much of anywhere, you set out to The Fire Lords room for the regular check in and watch over. Since news about the bandits have gotten out, security around his room has gotten even thicker with guards outside his door and patrolling the halls to the palace.

As you approached the door, you couldn't get your head out of the clouds about what almost happened only hours ago. Now It was.. exciting to see Zuko again? You had a childish smile on your face as if you were getting a present or some kind of surprise. 

As you got to the door, you paused and unconsciously fixed your hair while taking a deep breath trying to break out of the small spell you seemed to be under. 

When you knocked on the door, you heard a crash so without waiting you opened the door.

"Zuko? Is everything-?" You froze when you opened the door and saw the Avatar picking up candles that he knocked over.

"...uhhh..." he quickly put the candles behind his back. But the flower petals that lead from the door  to his feet were still obvious. "Heyyyyy miss Y/l/n."

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Chapter 6/7

The Fire Lords Queen

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Aang laughed, all nervous not knowing what to do. There were rose pedals on the floor and more candles lit around the room with flowers in vases on the tables.

You stared and scanned the room in disbelief. "....uhh....Avatar Aang… what's all this?" Before you could scan the room any more, Aang started to air bend, quickly moving the both of you out the room while making the door close behind him.

"Nothing." He looked both ways down the hall before looking at you worried. "Listen, you can keep a secret right?...just uh...when Zuko gets here. Just act like you didn't see anything in there...alright?"

"I- well-"

"Great" He smiled and ran off down the hall leaving you with your many questions, using air bending to get away faster.

You stood outside of Zuko's room waiting, more confused as ever. After about 5 minutes, you heard someone walking down the hall in your direction.

You looked, lifting your head to see Zuko.

"Zuko, where have you been?" The second you spoke, you got his attention causing him to quickly hide something behind his back. "You know I have to stay with you, it's dangerous… what's that."

"It's uh… nothing." His voice was all nervous and flustered. "Sorry I left so suddenly. I just wanted to run and get something before you arrived. I promise I wasn't too long."

"..ok huh...." You kept looking at him trying to read his face but it didn't work. Today was just starting off weird. "Alright.. I guess it's ok, you're here and alright so..."

"Thank you.. did Aang come out of here?"

"...uh...yeah. He came out in kind of a hurry after I knocked. That's how I knew you were gone." He nodded and moved past you, keeping his front half facing you the entire time in order to hide whatever he had in his hands from you.

"Ok seriously, come on, show me what you want to get." He shook his head and put it in one hand while raising the other to open the door.

"Give me a second"

"Come on Zuko, just tell me."

"No no it's a surprise okay?... just a second."

"... fine I'll wait here." The look on his face showed just how happy he was about this which put a smile on your face.

Even though you already saw most of the room, he had something else in store.

After waiting for a few minutes he finally came back out of the room. Zuko had on a more casual type outfit but it was still suitable for his ‘Fire Lord’ name.

"So I can come in now?"

"No, not yet..... but I'd like to take you somewhere."

"Take me somewhere?.. .like where. I didn't think you knew your way around."

"Welllll I had a little help, but I'm sure you'll love where we're going."

".. okay then." You nodded and turned, walking with him from his room and down the hall.

As you walked side by side, you couldn’t help but notice how much more comfortable you were around him. For some reason his presence felt warm (no pun intended) and calming to be around. It was almost like you could feel the connection between the two of you grow stronger as he made small talk with that bright smile of his.

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Walking together felt like a dream. Before it was like you weren’t meant to be with him for so long or you might burst into flames. But as he walked beside you, leading you to a different restaurant from the other day, you felt like you wouldn’t have had this day any other way.

"This is my favorite place for breakfast.. how did you know?”

"It is- I.. mean. Of course it is. That was my plan." His attempt at covering his words made you giggle to yourself. Just looking at you puts a smile on his face. And while you walked and weren’t paying him all of your attention, the space between the two of you grew smaller.

Being this close, you could feel the air around him physically warmer than anywhere else.

"How are you doing that?"

"Doing what." He stopped walking and looked at you.

".....how are you making the air so warm." You raised a hand and moved it closer to his clothes touching his chest lightly.

"It's just fire bending. A very low form of it and not harmful at all." He specified that last part just to clarify so you won't get scared or uncomfortable.

"Really... I didn't know that was even possible."

"Well… yes and no. It's not an easy technique." Curiosity took the best of you, slowly your hand trailed down to his sleeve feeling just admiring how warm he was.

It was as if he wasn't in the North area at all. "Wow it's..” You started to lose composure around him, getting lost in your thoughts. "Soft, warm...you must be comfortable....if anything I'd think you were cold with these thin layers." Lifting your head, you found yourself face to face with Zuko. 

Without even noticing, he'd turned to face you and your hands trailed from his sleeve to the front of his attire gently resting on his chest. Your body moved on its own as if his warmth was practically pulling you closer, and now you were just an inch away from him.

The second you realized what you were doing, so did he. A coat of light pink grew across his face.

"I-... uh" pulling your eyes from his lips, you looked up and made eye contact before shaking your head and stepping back from him. "I'm sorry...." You turned and rubbed your face while walking yourself inside the restaurant.

Zuko followed behind you and as you found a seat, he sat across from you. Things were a bit awkward up until you both ordered food.

"You know....you really are pretty when you're nervous.” And there you went again getting all nervous as he spoke. “What happened earlier, forget about it. I understand if you didn't mean it."

"No it's not that I-...well.. I'm just sorry that I invaded your space like that. I wasn't-" It was as if there was a delay in his words for you. "Pretty?"

"Yes.. you're always so pretty when you get all flustered like that… though I've only seen it a couple times, it makes me smile." He gave you a smile. That same smile you can’t seem to get out of your head as he watches your face expose what he does to you.

"See. Beautiful"

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Throughout the entire breakfast with Zuko, there wasn't one time you were left without a smile. Just the way he made everything stressful go away felt so light

You both laughed together as he told stories of him, the Avatar, and his friend’s adventures. Stories of his home, of how beautiful and warm the sunrise is. Laying his hand on the table, it landed on top of yours. You both looked down with the realization. Quickly, he moved his hand but you stopped him, grabbing it before he moved it too far.

He looked at you slightly confused, but also relieved that he didn't cross another line or scare you.

You slowly moved his hand back to the center of the table, and held it. Your eyes met with his, making both of your faces warm.

The rest of your breakfast together, you held hands keeping them together practically the whole time. The time seemed to have stretched to lunch as you slowly got to know more about each other. Your passions, your dreams.

Just as you both prepared to leave, your betrothed walked through the door, right over to you two and threw his dagger on the table to spook Zuko, but he scared you instead.

"Sorry to scare you y/n… but there's been a lot of gossip, that the Fire Lord was getting all lovey dovey with my betrothed." His eyes  trailed to your connected hands.

You let go of Zuko's hand and got up.

"It's not like that. You know I've been assigned to watch him, why are you making a scene."

"Because what I've heard is clearly true by the looks of it."

"Look... there's just a misunderstanding."

"No y/n… he's right you two are engaged... you and...what's your name?"

"Lee"

"Lee... I'll be honest with you." Zuko stood up and stepped closer to Lee getting close so he could hear his low tone. "It's totally what it looks like."

"So you are trying to hit on my wife." His brows furrowed looking him up and down.

"Fiancé. And no.. I’m not trying to, I am hitting on her. Because she's beautiful, and should be with someone she enjoys being around." Zuko kept his voice down just enough that you had to step closer to hear.

"You don't know what you're talking about." Then Zuko smirked looking down at the clearly pissed off Lee, and enjoying it.

He took his dagger out of the table and raised it quickly to Zuko's neck. "Say that again and I'll end you here." Your eyes shot open wide and tried to 

"Then be locked up for killing the Fire Lord?"

"Well you made the risk of coming here."

"I did. But only to make peace."

"Stop it. Lee, please just put the dagger away." You put your hand on his shoulder gently pulling him back.

"I'm handling this, so no." He looked over at you then back at Zuko. "What, no fire to defend yourself? That’s all you fire benders know how to do in the first place.”

"...." He stayed silent not wanting to explain himself but there was no point in bending, especially since it would just make things worse by scaring you away.

"Lee...put the knife down. Now."

"Not until I know why he was talking like he runs the place all until I mentioned bending." A smirk went across his face as he pushed the dagger closer to his neck. Zuko moved his head tilting it back a little.

"Lee stop it, put the blade away!" You started to worry even more but still didn't put it down. You defending Zuko actually made him even more upset so he continued with his attack. But you stopped him, taking water from the ice in your drinks, freezing his arm in ice.

You took the blade from his hand but Lee quickly acted and drew another one going for a killing strike. With no time to get out of the way, Zuko moved and hit his hand knocking the knife from him.

Seeing this, you knew he was out of his mind. Unfreezing his arm, you pulled him out of the restaurant. "You took things too far, Lee, you could have killed him!”

"So what, he had it coming. You should have let me finish him off, the world would be better off without fire benders and you know that. You said it yourself a month ago over dinner but now you're acting like he's the next best thing.”

"Shut up, I never said that." You walked off with Lee's sleeve in your hand.

“Bull shit! After what they did to you! This kingdom, Your family?! To hell with all of them, the reason you even agreed for me to be your betrothed. Because of our shared hate for their kind.”

Listening to him felt like you were shoved back in time. He was right, you did say all those things and meant it. But the feeling you’ve grown to have for Zuko, of all men, the man who rules over fire benders and has tried killing you..

You kept your mouth shut and when you passed your guards, you sent them to watch Zuko and bring him to his room.

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Hours have passed, you managed to calm Lee down enough to not commit treason but he still doesn't like the fact that you have to be around him as part of your job. You even missed out on dinner just because of his stupid threats to kill Zuko as soon as you left.

As you walked to Zuko's room late at night, all you could think about was how close Lee was with those blades. And all because he's your stupid betrothed.

"He's such an idiot why does he always put his wants first." You huffed to yourself and stood in-front of his Zuko’s.

A few seconds after knocking you heard his voice.

"Yes. Who is it."

"It's me. Y/n-." Zuko opened the door as soon as he heard your voice and let you in. 

As soon as you were in, he closed the door with one hand and pulled you close to his body with the other. All in one move, he kissed you.

The room was a little dark, so when he let you in it was hard to see at first but you knew who it was. He moved himself closer, pushing the kiss a little deeper while his hand held onto your lower back.

Slowly you melted in his hold allowing your shoulders to relax. Your frantic thoughts slowly began to calm, allowing you to kiss him back. The two of you gently shared that passionate kiss that seemed to stretch on forever.

Zuko moved the both of you closer to the door letting your back rest on it. Your hand laid on his chest lightly. He was shirtless. Thoughts of lust, regret, and satisfaction kept repeating over and over in your head.

~this isn't right.. But his lips- no...I can’t do this-.... but Zuko.. he's the Fire Lord. I can't be with him.... but he's different now. He's not the same.. but he's not mine to have. I can’t And I'm not his either.~

"Wait-"

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Hawks in Rutt

⚠️ NSFW WARNING ⚠️MINORS DO NOT INTERACT, NSFW warning, 18+, addicted Hawks, fem! primal bird instinct y/n, lots of six and mentioning of six, rough six, six addiction, across the coffee table, on the bed, In the office, can't stop, doesn't ever want to stop, won't stop, off rut suppression pills, "Let them knock, im not stoping."

You and Hawks have a story together. One that all started with the government taking the both of you away from your families at a young age. Though you were separated most of the time, you found your ways to talk and grew to be great friends. Until your parents heard about what was really happening. The lies they sold them. Then one day you were no loner in the room next to him.

Growing up in two separate parts of the world, he seemed like a forgotten soul, simply just a hero you've seen on tv. That is until a trip to Japan brings the two of you closer than you have been ever since that last day as kids.

After so many years he never forgot about you. But will you remember the friendship you two used to have? And how far will this go...

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