Authour's Note: Alright, this is my first attempt and a "fandom" story, I usually write "bandom" or original fiction. I hope you all enjoy it! Also, I wasn't sure if General Iroh could redirect lightning, so let's just assume Zuko taught him, yeah? Title credit belongs to Paradise Fears.
Update: I've received a few reviews that say they would like me to continue this one-shot. If you all really want me to add to this plot/story leave me a message in the review section :)
Nakua gasped loudly and sat up in bed. She sighed and brushed the sweat matted hair sticking to her forehead away. she looked to the window beside the bed. The sky was a light purple, nearly blue with orange coming up over the horizon. She sighed again. Iroh was to leave with the United Forces fleet at noon and Nakua was terrified to say the least.
The night Iroh told her of the plans to assist Republic City, Nakua began to have gut wrenching and strangely real nightmares. Tonight was no different. She took deep meditation breaths to settle her buzzing nerves and turned her pillow to the cool side before laying her head back down. She pulled the blankets over her arms, which were now covered in goosebumps, and curled up close to Iroh. Nakua wrapped her arms around his arm and nuzzled his arm gently.
Iroh rubbed his eyes and smiled at down at the dark haired young woman clinging to his arm.
"And why is my pretty wife not resting, hmm?"
Nakua clung tighter to Iroh's arm and sighed, "The nightmares again. They were worse this time."
He gently ran his fingers through her wavy and slightly knotted hair and kissed her forehead.
"Would it help if you told me what happened this time?"
Nakua nodded and closed her eyes, recalling what had happened in the nightmare.
Amon stood on a large stage, his Chi-Blockers and the Lieutenant standing on both his left and right.
"Today, my followers I have a special treat for you..."
A small platform rose from beneath the stage, holding four bound and gagged prisoners on it. The prisoners struggled against their binds causing the Chi-Blockers to shock them once again.
Amon laughed, "These four sit before you, my fellow Equalists, because they simply do not understand what we are trying to do here, not only in Republic City, but everywhere. They do not see the true evil that lies behind bending. These four benders snuck into my headquarters and planned on assassinating me instead of the Avatar herself performing the task. Instead of making their dear Avatar proud, they have only made her out to be a coward, unable to fight her own battles. And now they will pay the price for not seeing what is right and pure."
The crowd cheered as four Chi-Blockers removed the sacks covering the bender's heads, revealing them to be Councilman Tenzin, Mako, Bolin and General Iroh. The crowd cheered louder. Amon positioned himself behind Councilman Tenzin, ready to remove his bending, but Iroh, Mako and Bolin managed to get out of their binds. The two firebenders began a slew of attacks in Amon and the Lieutenant's direction while Bolin worked on freeing Tenzin. Amon raised his hands causing all four benders to rise off the ground, their bodies frozen in pain.
The masked leader began to laugh, "These benders do not see their are greater powers than bending."
He flicked his wrists, sending all four men flying into wall after wall. Amon laughed harder as the crowd watched quietly.
"I now see simply taking your bending will not do..."
Amon flicked his wrists again, only this time instead of sending the benders into another wall...
He tossed them into an electrified dome, killing them instantly.
Nakua wiped her eyes and choked out a sob. Her husband cupped her chin gently and wiped away the remaining tears with the pads his thumbs.
"Nakua, my wife, my love. I promise you that I will not let that happen. I swear to the spirits."
Nakua sniffled, "I know, my love. I-I'm just so scared that something bad will happen. I know you are powerful and so is the Avatar, but Amon always has a way of being ahead. I don't want to lose you."
Iroh pulled her to him gently and held her close as he kissed her forehead.
"You won't lose me, my love. I swear to you."
He grinned and nuzzled her neck, "Plus, I could always redirect the electricity out of the way. Did your worried subconscious forget that?"
Nakua rolled her eyes and nudged him in the ribs, "Shut up. I am a worried newlywed that loves her husband dearly."
Iroh kissed her shoulder and she turned in his arms to face him. Nakua sighed and curled up against his side.
"I love you too, my pretty wife. I'll return to you in one piece, I promise."
He pecked her lips softly and rubbed her slightly swollen belly gently.
"How else will our daughter learn to firebend?", he smirked.
Nakua shoved his shoulder lightly, "How many times must I tell you that our son will be a waterbender?"
Iroh laughed and wrapped his arms around his beloved.
"You and our firebending daughterneed to get some rest."
Nakua growled at her husband, "Iroh, I swear to the spirits I will-"
Iroh covered her mouth gently, laughing softly.
"You swear to the spirits that you'll get some sleep and let your husband get some decent sleep before kicking some Equalist ass?"
Nakua let out a Hmmphand snuggled closer to her husband. Iroh smiled and buried his nose in Nakua's hair, savoring the smell before being away from it for weeks or even months.
Soon both newlyweds fell into a peaceful sleep, with Iroh's hand gently caressing his wife's belly and Nakua's hand resting on top of his.