It was an early morning in the fire nation and the sun was only just beginning to come up . The newly wed couple were sleeping together in their new chamber that had only just been made recently for them . Katara opened her eyes as the sun light peeked in through the tiny grabs in the curtains . She sat up and stretched , this was looking like a great day indeed . She looked down at the figure next to her . The handsome fire lord Zuko . Her Zuko . She brushed a hand through his hair as she observed him more closely . Katara couldn't believe how far the two of them had come . From the the time when she told him to jump in the river , to the time when he jumped in front of the lightning for her . Katara loved him so much , as much as she had loved her mother . "I love you Zuko", Katara whispered kissing his bare shoulder . As a result, Zuko let out a small moan . Katara on the other hand had decided to explore the palace but first she had to find some food , she was starving .

Katara lazily got out of bed and put on her royal robe , then she opened the door and exited her chambers . She was surprised there were no guards outside their room since they were pretty much everywhere else in the palace . In fact she came across two guards on her way down to the kitchen . They looked awfully stressed and nervous when they saw her . "Uh... Fire lady", both of them said before bowing their heads .

"Why hello", Katara replied with a smile . The two guards looked at each other confused . Katara frowned . "Did I say something wrong?", Katara asked afraid of having made a bad impression already . "No your highness... It's just we haven't had such a lovely fire lady since princess Ursa", the first guard said .

"I'll take that as a compliment, thank you . Tell me what is your name?", Katara asked

"I am Haruto your majesty"

"It was a pleasure meeting you sir Haruto , I'll mention you to the fire Lord and make sure you are rewarded for your kindness"

"Thank you ma'am", with that both guards bowed their heads once more and Katara curtseyed . She was originally on her way to the kitchen but decided it was best to get dressed first , therefore she headed back to her quarters .

Katara did her best to open the metal door as quietly as she could since Zuko might still be sleeping . As she she walked towards the bed to see her husband , it turns out he wasn't there . The bed was empty . Panicking Katara rummaged in her night draw and searched for her betrothal necklace . But that was missing too . "Looking for this?", a voice said from behind her . The person was waving her necklace over her head and in front of her eyes . Katara turned around and realised it was none other than Zuko . She relaxed . "Zuko", she breathed .

"Morning my love", Zuko replied scooping her up in his arms . Katara gently stroke his cheek while her eyes began to water . Zuko immediately put her down . "What's wrong?", he asked . Katara she threw her arms around his neck and cried . She sobbed and sobbed and sobbed . Zuko didn't understand . "Katara please tell me what's wrong , did someone hurt you?", Zuko asked again looking her in the eye . "Talk to me", he insisted .

"No I'm fine", Katara muttered quickly wiping her tears .

"Then why are you so upset?"

"It's just , I got up this morning and when I came back you were gone and so was our betrothal necklace . I was scared I lost you and the symbol of our love . I don't think I could move on if something happened to you Zuko", Katara admitted . Zuko smiled before kissing her passionately , the kiss was special . He had never kissed another women like this and he wasn't about to . Katara looked up at his amber eyes and found herself to be smiling too . "I'm so sorry , I love you too much I guess", Katara said . Zuko just shook his head then reached out his hand and began to wipe away her tears . "I love you too Katara and nothing is ever going to happen to me ok?", Zuko said leaning his forehead against hers .

"Ok", and their lips met again in another kiss .

"Want to know what I did while you were gone?", Zuko asked which was followed by an eager nod from Katara . Zuko smirked , he revealed the blind fold he had in his hand and used it to cover up Katara's eyes . "How do I know your not leading me to the Pirates?", Katara joked . Zuko chuckled , after all these years she still remembered . "I guess you'll just have to trust me", Zuko replied . Katara blushed , she liked the sound of that . 'You'll just have to trust me', yep she did like the idea of trusting Zuko .

Zuko noticed that his wife's cheeks had turned a shade of pink and he was secretly rejoicing . Score one for Zuko ! He lead her towards the royal baths which were reserved for him and his lady today . As they reached the double doors , he gestured for the guards to open them . Zuko removed the blindfold and Katara's mouth made the shape of an O . It was beautiful . The colours were exquisite . Red and blue and some shades of purple . There were also bits if gold and silver twinkling on the ceiling . And in the centre of the room there was a massive bath tub , it was luxurious and truly fit for a fire Lord and fire lady . Katara watched as the water bubbled , the sweet smell coming from the tub made her want to melt like chocolate . She walked closer and saw rose petals in the water and the fruit tarts that surrounded the entire thing looked delicious . "It's so beautiful", Katara said . The whole thing was simply breathtaking .

"Would it be right to say that the fire lady is ... Impressed?", Zuko said in a royal tone . Katara smirked . "I think you really outdid yourself this time fire lord" .

"If you don't mind , I'll like to be left alone with my wife", Zuko said . Instantly , all the maids and servants left and the guards closed the doors .

Once everyone was gone , Zuko pulled Katara into another kiss and started to undo her robe . As he touched the delicate fabric , he felt Katara stop him . "Zuko...", the way she said his name told him that something was wrong . "What is it Kat?"

"Shouldn't you be off in some meeting or-", Katara started but was shushed by Zuko placing a finger on her lips . "Don't worry about that . Uncle can come up with as many proverbs as he wants and the fire sages can yell at me later but today it's just us alright"

"But your the fire-"

"Today I'm just Zuko"

"I love you "

"I love you too Kat", Zuko replied holding her close to him . The two of them didn't move for a while , until Zuko felt Katara open his robe . She undid his perfect not and Zuko let the robe slide off his shoulders . Katara admired his well built up chest as she ran her fingers along his abs . "I cancelled my entire schedule so it's just you and me Katara", Zuko said .

"I love you Zuko"

"I love you more"

"So how about that bath huh?"

"I thought you'd never ask..."