Summary: Set after 'Water & Fire'. Zuko is now the Fire Lord. Katara is his Fire Lady. Read about all their adventures as a young married couple.

Zuko: 27

Katara: 25

Aang: 23

Toph: 23

Sokka: 27

Suki: 27

Ok, now on with the Sequel!

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Sokka burst through the doors, grinning from ear to ear. "Suki's coming back!" he stopped short, seeing Fire Lord Zuko pause with his meeting. Sokka blushed. "Oh, err… sorry. Right." He turned on his heel and ran out the door. Chuckling slightly, Zuko turned back to the Council.

"I know where you are coming from, but I can't just make her do it. This is a complicated matter and I have to talk with her about it." seeing that his council was going to protest he said, "No. That is enough on this matter. You are dismissed." Hardly ever did Zuko get harsh like that with his council. Sighing, he ran his hand though his hair.

He rose from his throne. He had better go find Katara if he wanted to talk with her. He found his wife, the Fire Lady Katara, writing in her study. He waited for her to finish her letter to her father before walking up to her and wrapping his arms around her petite waist. She leaned back against him, sighing in content.

"What did the Council want?" she asked him, her voice warm. He hesitated. Feeling him stiffen she turned around.

"They have, erm… decided they have waited long enough for an heir." He said quietly. He wasn't sure how she would take this news. They had talked about having children when they were ready. Zuko thought they were, but Katara seemed to be holding back. She looked away. Sighing, he pulled her to him. "Hey, don't worry about it. It will happen when it is supposed to." He kissed her forehead.

She pulled back and looked at him. "It's not that, Zuko. It's the fact that I… I think I am ready to have children. The thought of having children with you is wonderful. I guess it just scares me a little." She sank into his embrace again. He held her close.

"Well, Little Fish, if you are ready, then we can start thinking more about it. But for now, it is bedtime. We are both exhausted." He scooped her up into his arms and carried her to their large, soft bed. He plopped her down gently and walked over to the other side, where he climbed in and welcomed her into his arms again. He tilted her chin upward to kiss her. She kissed him back, moaning softly when he licked her bottom lip, seeking entrance. She obliged immediately.

The need for air broke them apart. She laid her head on his chest and sighed. He rubbed her back absently, thinking how wonderful it would be to have children with her. His waterbender. He thought before drifting off to sleep.

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Katara awoke the next morning feeling very rested. She yawned and stretched, swinging her legs over the side of the bed. Yawning again, she walked over to the washroom and closed the door with a snap.

Zuko opened the door to the Royal Suite and walked through the doorway. Closing the door, he noticed that Katara wasn't in their bed. It was still fairly early. Frowning, he walked through the suite, looking for his wife. Then the door to the washroom opened, and Katara stepped out. Sighing with relief, he walked up to her and pulled her into a hug. Pulling back, he noticed that she had a pained expression. "Katara, what's wrong?" he asked, concern clouding his eyes. She shook her head, her eyes closed. He didn't buy it. "Katara. Tell me what's wrong." He led them over to their bed and sat down, pulling her into his lap. Again, she shook her head. Sighing, he hugged her. "I can't help you if you don't tell me what's wrong."

"Zuko, it's nothing. Just…cramps." She blushed, not meeting his gaze. Understanding flooded him. He had been taught about what happened with woman before his banishment. He picked her up and laid her on her back. She winced, but didn't say anything. He rubbed her abdomen lightly, warming his hands up slightly. Her expression relaxed and she sighed softly. "Thank you." She murmured.

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AN: ok theirs the first chapter. I hope you all like it. it's amazing what pumpkin pie makes me do… write all this in one day… oh well. REVIEW!!!