Ok I have somewhat revamped this story. Though most parts are the same, I have been a recent convert into the world of omegaverse thanks to the wonderful writings of PenpaninuSessh. Be sure to check out the awesome Tempting Fire and Stoking the Fire for a satisfying dose of intricate plot mixed with the eroticism/romance of the omegaverse. This story is a nod to those fanfics, though I am going to play with some ideas of the omegaverse, somewhat.
WARNING: This story will be rated "Heavy M" for its mentions of parts reserved for men, knotting etc. that come with omegaverse. There will be that aspect definitely. Keep in mind that this is my first stab at this type of writing. Though I am not one to shy away from lemons in my fanfics, I highly doubt I have ever mentioned the word "cock" in my writings like ever. I am just as much of a novice as Katara in this.
ANYWAY enjoy. If you like review, if you don't review. I love feedback!
"Asshole!" Grumbled the disgruntled Avatar Korra as she slammed the door to the igloo.
The door nearly came unhinged as items shook from the walls. An urn as old as time hit the floor with a loud crash. The strong woman cringed at the sound, looking ahead to see a still faced Katara opposite her in the dwelling.
"Oh, sorry, heh heh," she muttered, rubbing her neck shamefully.
The elderly woman reached for a broom to sweep up the ashes that scattered around the floor.
"Let me help!" Piped Korra hurrying to her.
"No, no it's fine. I don't even know who those belonged to anyway," said Katara as she swept the ashes into a pile.
She then picked up the pile with water frozen solid and threw it out of a glassless window.
"So, what is troubling you, Dear?" She asked, returning the broom to its place.
Korra took a seat on a fur covered stool, placing her head in her palm as she laid her elbow casually on the dining table. "Oh, it's just Dad". She started. "He doesn't believe in what Asami and I have. He says 'women are not meant to love as man and woman'. What does he know, anyway? It's like a new time now. It's not that outta the ordinary 'ya know?"
Katara chuckled at Korra's impression of her father, Tonraq.
"He keeps bringing up Mako. I'm like, Dad, that was what, like five years ago? I'm so over that. Mako's my friend, ya' know," Katara nodded, she was about to speak, but Korra was on a roll now. "I mean I'm an adult now, but he keeps treating me like a fuc-uh-freaking kid. Except when he talks about marriage and kids. Oh yeah, I am old enough for kids, but not to be with whomever I want? Like really?"
Katara nodded taking a seat on a stool across from the young woman.
"I mean not everyone falls for one person for all times. People make-up, break-up, fall in love again, ya' know".
"Well-," started the elder woman.
"I mean, sure Asami's a girl like, but geez, so what she's always been there ya' know?"
This time Katara did not respond.
"I mean, you're looking at me like I'm crazy! Surely, you and Aang didn't just have eyes for each other, right, right?"
Katara waited for the pause to last before finally speaking.
"Well, I can't speak for Aang, but to answer your question, it is only natural to meet people for a season. It is all a part of growing up".
Korra rolled her eyes. "So you think this is all a phase too, huh? You don't think Asami and I could be in love?"
Holding up her hands as if defending herself, the waterbender shook her head. "No, no that's not what I mean at all. Of course you are not the first to have these feelings and you surely won't be the last. In fact, there was a woman I knew in a similar predicament".
Korra's eyes brightened. "Really? What happened?"
"Well, it didn't end well. She thought she had fallen in love with another woman. This was during the days of alphas, omegas and betas. Before the vaccinations that you all had that did away with it. Anyway, the alpha she loved was very, well, intriguing. A seductress somewhat, but in a scary way. She left a trail of pain wherever she went. Until one day, her actions caught up to her and she lost her life for it".
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Katara took a deep, fulfilling breath as she and Sokka approached the firm stable icy terrain of the Southern Water Tribe.
"I can't tell you how happy I am to see this place after all this time!" Exclaimed Sokka, dropping to his knees on the ground. "Oh, how I've missed you ice!"
Katara giggled and followed her brother through the frozen walls towards a plethora of people waiting to meet them. Despite the massive cheers from the crowd, the waterbender could not peel her eyes away from her father, standing outfront of the crowd.
"Dad!" Sokka and she yelped as they ran to him.
They had not seen their father since he left from the Fire Nation just after the end of Sozin's Hundred Years' War.
"I know I said it before, but I am so proud of you kids". He said hugging them tightly.
When they released, Hakoda looked beyond them. "Katara, where is Aang?"
"Still with Zuko. He'll be here soon, though".
Hakoda nodded. "Good. I can't wait to meet my future son-in-law again," he said with a smile.
Katara smiled back, bashfully. "Oh, Dad, it's not that serious, yet. But I do like him a lot".
"Sure, Sweetie," teased Sokka, making kissing faces. Katara aimed a frozen snowball towards his face.
"Sorry!" He yelped.
Katara shook her head, turning back to their father.
"So, where's Gran-Gran?"
The smile Hakoda was wearing slowly faded.
"She has been sick recently".
Katara felt her bottom lip tremble as her father spoke in a grave tone.
"S-sick? Where is she? I-I can help".
Hakoda pointed to their home and Katara took off in that direction with Sokka closely following.
"Why, if it isn't my sweet, little Kya," Gran-Gran greeted warmly when Katara and Sokka entered the tent.
Kya? Thought Katara as she hugged her grandmother's neck.
When they released, Sokka spread his arms wide with a beaming smile.
"Gran-Gran!" He yelled, but when the old woman retracted, the warrior dropped his arms with a puzzled look.
"Hakoda? When are you going to marry this sweet girl? She's already like a daughter to me?" The woman scolded.
Sokka's mouth immediately went slack and he scratched his head in confusion, looking to Katara for help.
"Gran-Gran. It's us, Katara and Sokka!" Exclaimed the waterbender.
The woman looked at them seriously.
"Wait!" Stated Sokka. "Gran-Gran, you don't remember us?"
The old woman looked down to the floor and began sweeping again.
"Gran-Gran!" yelled Sokka.
Katara placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "I, uh, think we should go, Sokka".
The siblings emerged from the tent with wounded expressions. Their thoughts were quickly interrupted by stone pellets whizzing past their ears. Immediately they rolled away on opposite ends of one another behind two tents.
"What's happening?" Mouthed Sokka, readying his sword.
Katara slowly peeked around her tent to see an army of elite earthbenders fighting against Southern Water Tribe warriors.
Huh? She thought.
Several Earth Kingdom boats were docked at their shores, carrying pounds of dirt being used as ammunition for the earthbenders. Katara gave her brother a grim look. The Earth Kingdom was attacking their lands! Were they looking to start another war. The waterbender immediately remembered leaving their father to find Gran-Gran. No! She thought. I won't let them hurt you! She looked towards her brother who wore the same grave look as they prepared for battle.
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Stones were flying everywhere as Katara used her waterbending to encircle her and fight off the oncoming attacks. Sokka had taken to higher ground with their father to catch the benders off-guard.
"You started this, Sugar Queen!" A familiar voice called in her direction.
Katara whirled around to see Toph Bei Fong surrounded by earthbenders.
"Thought you and your buddies were just going to take earth kingdom land without a fight, huh? Well, you got another thing coming!" With that, Toph summoned several stones and launched them towards the waterbender.
The sting of betrayal burned in Katara's chest as she watched the stones flying towards her. Suddenly a flash of white, crisp lightning exploded the stones in mid-air. Katara whipped her head in the direction of the lightning. To her amazement and further fear, Azula hovered above her on a Fire Nation airship, clad in a dark cloak that split at the ankles. Several women also dressed in the same fashion with masks to shield their faces stood on opposite beams in battle-ready stances. Katara felt her mouth become suddenly dry. What is she doing here?
"If anyone's going to take out the snow princess, they will need to consult with me. I think I have first dibs. Besides, I have on shoes!" With that, she propelled herself off of the airship gracefully with her bending, landing squarely between Toph and Katara.
"This has nothing to do with you, Nutcase! But if you want to go, believe me, I don't need shoes to dance!"
The two squared away. As Toph continued throwing stones, increasing in size, the mad princess effortlessly summoned her lightning as she dodged the attacks. Finally, Toph surrendered first, holding up a hand to stop her earthbending army.
"Toph! Why are you doing this?"
The blind girl pointed an accusing finger in Katara's direction.
"Why don't you ask Twinkle Toes? The Earth Kingdom was not the one to start the war so Sparky and Aang should not forcefully take their lands. As the Earth Kingdom's ambassador, they should have at least come to me about it, first!"
Before Katara could respond, Azula let out a dismissive laugh. "Really? You think they'd really need your approval? How old are you again? Twelve?"
"How about I give you twelve seconds before I bash-,"
Katara ran between the two fuming women to prevent more fighting. "Stop it, you two! Toph, this is ridiculous! Why attack us? The Southern Water Tribe has nothing to do with Republic City".
"It's still Earth Kingdom lands! I figured it'd get Twinkle Toe's attention to come here. Now that Fruitcake is here, that's two birds with one stone. Sparky will get the message too!"
"Wait!" Exclaimed Sokka, suddenly appearing at his sister's side, "This is all just a ploy for attention? Not a good plan, Toph".
The blind girl shrugged. "Eh, haven't released some steam in a while. Look, we're done here. Tell your buddies to leave the Earth Kingdom alone!" With that, the blind girl headed back towards the ship with her army.
"Well, that was fun," stated Azula when Toph's ships were in the distance.
"What are you doing here, Azula?" Asked Sokka as if noticing her for the first time.
The woman looked from Sokka to Katara. The waterbender noticed her nose flare as she gazed over her. With a smooth smile, the princess bowed in her direction.
"Like I said. Snow Queen and I have unfinished business. Besides as ambassador of the Fire Nation, I must keep the peace by any means of course".
Before Katara could ask her meaning, Sokka grabbed the girl by her cloak, tightly. As he did this, Azula's dark posse encircled them, ready to strike.
"Now, now, Loverboy. You don't want a war with me. Besides, I think you owe us for our assistance".
"Sokka, stop! She's right. Let her go!" Added Katara feeling a surge of willingness to come to the woman's aid.
Despite his understandable frustration, the warrior released the former princess of the Fire Nation.
"Alright, spill it! What's this about, Azula?" He asked.
Azula smoothed her cloak before answering. "Well, as your friend just said, Zu Zu and the avatar are looking to create a capital of the Four Nations in the Earth Kingdom. Naturally, the kingdom resisted along with Toph. How does it feel to be betrayed by those closest to you?" Her eyes immediately caught those of the blue eyed waterbender, nose flaring again. Katara looked away. The woman seemed to read her like a book with her eyes. "So, anyway, Zu Zu's scared of the uprisings in our nation, so he's entrusted me to handle things. These ladies are my escorts".
Sokka scoffed. "Zuko's trusting you? Please, we're not crazy, Azula. Come off it!"
"Believe what you will, but just know I wouldn't willingly freeze my ass off for nothing. This is part of my… arrangement with the fire lord. Anyway my work here is—Ah!" The powerful firebender fell to her knees as she attempted to walk away.
Hearing the gut-wrenching sound, Katara immediately flew to her side and grabbed her shoulders. "You've been hurt!" She yelled, pointing to the blood gushing from Azula's cloak.
"That little bitch. I swear I'm going to-".
"Wait, I can help. Besides it's almost dark," volunteered Katara, "Maybe you guys could, um, stay the night? There's a feast in our honor— ".
Sokka's arms flew in the air. "No way, Little Sis! Don't you remember who you're talking to?"
Katara rolled her eyes. "Stop it, Sokka. Azula needs to get off this leg. Besides, she's right we owe her".
Azula winced as Katara reached for her shattered ankle.
"You'd better not try anything, Snow Queen," she hissed through clenched teeth.
Katara's eyes locked with the former princess's golden orbs. For a moment, she could sense some sort of fear. She's still human. She may be crazy, but she is a person, like me.
"I won't hurt you," she assured, watching the young woman's eyes show a hint of compassion before turning away.
In the direction of her comrades, she shouted, "Hey, Babes, looks like we're stuck for the night. Make yourselves comfortable".
Sokka signaled for the female posse to follow him to a guest dwelling where they would be housed for the night.
"Such hospitality in these cold lands," stated Azula watching them go.
"You're welcome," Katara said. "Come on, let's get you out the cold".
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Katara half-carried the injured Fire Nation princess to the healing tent. Her mind quickly shifted to her grandmother as she laid the girl on a soft pallet of wolf pelts.
Gran-Gran has forgotten us? Have I really been gone that long? She wondered as she mixed a concoction to give to Azula to aid her sleep.
"You're talkative," stated the woman when Katara brought the sleeping aid to her. "Missing your hubby?"
"Stop it! I want to help you, Azula, but I don't want to talk about Aang. I still haven't forgotten Ba Sing Se, ya' know?"
The woman shrugged, carelessly. "Who could? The place reeked of bowels and rotten fruit".
Katara shook her head, stifling a laugh. Azula did catch it however, and despite a struggle, she managed to prop herself up by her elbows.
"It's ok, you can laugh. I take pride in my hilarity, you know. Though, I could never top Mai. She's a hoot".
Katara gave the woman the drink, watching the smooth movement of her slightly defined Adam's apple as she took slow, cautious sips. An overwhelming sense of longing surged through her body. The feeling caught her by surprise, causing her to wring her hands together.
"If this is poison, Snow Queen, it won't work. I am pretty sure it's been tried already," cooed Azula.
Katara shook her head. "It will just help you sleep through the pain. You seemed to have some shattered bones in your ankle. It will take a while to heal".
Azula shrugged. "Hmph, I sleep best between a woman's knees. You wouldn't happen to know how to help with that, would you?"
The face Katara made as Azula spoke was one of pure shock.
"Oh, come off it, Snow Queen. Don't tell me you and the avatar haven't tried it. You know he has a whole nation to procreate. I feel sorry for your womb already".
Katara could feel her face flush. Hers and Aang's relationship had yet to reach anything past tender kisses.
"Well, um, not really".
"Interesting. Well, you should soon. You smell ready," was Azula's answer, flaring her nostrils, as she closed her eyes.
The comment baffled the waterbender. She can smell me? What? Is this a joke? She thought with a twinge of anger. Azula was known to throw hurtful comments around like fireballs about, so called, peasants.
"What do you mean?" Asked the waterbender in a tone that she did not try to cover up.
With her eyes still closed, Azula smirked before answering, "Hmm...novice, even more interesting. Let me ask you one first before answering your question. What have you been dreaming of lately?"
Katara gasped. How could this woman possibly know about her embarrassing dreams? She had not even spoken with Sokka regarding the matter, though her brother seemed to understand in some way as he was becoming very protective. Even when their friend Zuko approached her with rare, though somewhat awkward, tender smiles, Sokka would quickly step between them and mention his ex-girlfriend, Mai. Though she found her friend's flirting flattering, her dreams were becoming more vivid, making her want to lock herself in a room to explore her body in very inappropriate ways. Her loins felt as though they were on fire and her breasts were much heavier in recent days.
Due to her dreams, she often woke in a fit, grinding against a pillow. She had not discussed the matter with Aang as he was a monk so the idea of doing the primal things her dreams comprised of was out of the question until they were married. Though she was not sure if the boy could handle the fire within her even if they reached that step in their relationship. She had wanted to ask Gran-Gran about the feelings as she was a woman and could perhaps tell her more about what was happening to her body. Never had she thought someone would be able to smell, however.
Azula slowly opened her eyes and gazed over at her. Katara felt exposed and embarrassed at the woman's knowing look.
"No need to worry, Dear. It happens, but you may want to take care of that before you do something you'll regret," said the princess.
Katara shook her head.
"I don't know what you're talking about," she said half-honestly.
Azula cocked an eyebrow.
"Your heat. Aren't you coming into it?"
Katara was confused. Heat?
A small chuckle escaped the firebender's mouth. "No one has told you? Wow. Never thought I would be a sire so soon. Well no need for me to spoil the surprise," with that she closed her eyes again.
Katara stood to leave the uncomfortable situation, but not before stealing another look at the dozing former princess, to her surprise, the woman had opened her eyes and was watching her walk away. The feeling that came over the waterbender was powerful. The firebender was intoxicating like her brother and many other Fire Nationals, yet the princess radiated confidence and mystery. Katara wrung her hands as another wave of lust filled her. I should not be thinking this way! She scolded herself.
"Good night, Snow Queen," Azula murmured before allowing her eyes to shut once again.
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Katara found it hard to sleep that night. Her thoughts went from Gran-Gran to Toph and Aang to finally the sleeping Azula. Finally realizing that her thoughts would not cease, she hoisted herself from the bed to take a walk on the snow-capped lands. The wind had picked up some as the sun had set and the temperatures had dropped. Looking out towards the vast ocean, Katara thought of her boyfriend days away in the Fire Nation. Aang had such a weight on his shoulders as the avatar. It made little time for them to be alone together. She often missed their adventures during the war, now that he was a hero. He was expected to solve all of the world's problems. Being the genuine person he was, naturally, he took on the impossible challenge with a cheerful, "OK!" leaving her to use her own arms for warmth.
A frustrated cough and quick movement immediately caught her attention. Her heightened senses thanks to the war, made her immediately turn towards it in a ready position.
"Who's there?" She asked, bending the waves from the ocean to her whim.
The full moon had unlocked her powerful chi, catapulting it to great heights. The figure halted immediately.
"A-Aang?" She asked, hopeful.
The figure did not respond, instead it sank towards the ice as if it had been struck. Panic arose, as Katara hurried towards it. Though she was wary of strangers due to so many close calls with the Gaang, a natural instinct to nurture overtook her as she sped up her pace. As she neared the figure, she caught a glimpse of pale feet easing into the water. She sped up her pace to an all out sprint as she made out a slender body and long, flowing black hair moving slowly by the winds of the full moon's tides.
"Azula!" Exclaimed Katara.
The former princess was lying on her elbows with her feet sunk into the water. Her head was leaning back and her eyelids were closed. She seemed completely content. Though her nose flared as Katara dropped to her knees by the girl's side, she did not stir for several moments. When Azula finally did speak, her eyes remained closed and her breathing was calm.
"I have not slept in a building in months. It is so…confining. Nature is much better".
Katara was unsure of how to answer the woman.
"Do you not agree?"
"Huh?" Asked Katara, suddenly realizing that she had been staring at the firebender's impressively lean figure. "Um, well it's cold tonight. You really need to heal, Azula. At this rate, you won't heal in time to leave in the morning".
The princess gave a sigh. "So anxious to get rid of me. It's understandable I've never been good at making friends".
Again, Katara felt dumbstruck. Azula was not one to admit fault, ever.
"They say they're opposites. The sun and the moon. Yet, without one the other would be useless. They trust that when one sets, the other will appear".
"The moon does not set," Katara found herself answering, intrigued by the philosophy.
Azula opened her eyes at this, though she did not look at the watertribe girl, instead, she focused on the rising tides.
"Exactly. The moon is deceptive and distrusting," she almost whispered. "Despite the sun's power, it still watches in the distance. I was always taught that the sun is the source of power, but really, which is more powerful?"
"I-I don't know".
"The answer is neither. There is a delicate balance. They need the other".
It was something about the way the firebender's gazed over her longingly or maybe her poetic words that moved the waterbender suddenly. With a shaking hand, Katara moved a stray hair from the princess's face. To her surprise, she did not move nor flinch at the gesture.
"I am not here to hurt you, Snow Queen," the woman spoke with incredible passion. "I have a new mission now. Who knows, I may even need you".
To present day Katara had never understood the sudden rush, perhaps it was the words or the way she spoke them that brought their lips together. Yet, there they were, fire and ice, their lips frozen together. A light moan rumbled from the princess of the Fire Nation as she attempted to pull away. Feeling as though her breath would be taken away along with her, Katara brought her palms to the sides of Azula's face to stop her from doing so. The kiss deepened as both girls closed their eyes. As she slid her tongue to meet the woman's Katara felt overwhelming longing for more. Her loins ached as their tongues danced. The passion rose with each thrust and Katara could feel the princess's passion. Though she was entranced at the time, the waterbender's nose flared as Azula's luscious scent tickled her nose. She could actually smell the princess's arousal. Is that what she meant? She wondered as the kiss deepened. Katara's thoughts suddenly reminded her of her loving boyfriend. He was out saving the world, while she kissed his almost killer with the passion of a lovesick heart.
The kiss continued despite the cold, bitter winds and Katara's feelings of guilt. Azula's lips felt surprisingly warm. The passion from their dancing tongues seemed to ignite a hidden flame within the waterbender. She found herself nuzzling against a soft palm against her cheek as a soft smile formed on her face when they released. The princess's face was unreadable. Not wanting to ruin the moment, Katara leaned down to rest her head in the crook of the woman's neck, taking in the scents of fireplumes and smoke.
"Say, something," she whispered against the pale neck, watching as a green vein pulsed at a quick pace. "Anything, Princess Azula".
The princess's voice was satisfyingly soft as she spoke. "It seems I-I did need you, My Moon".
"Mmmm…" Katara groaned in response, nuzzling the woman's neck longingly.
Her hand pressed against the woman's slim stomach, caressing the hardened muscular abdominal hidden by the long cloak. Azula shifted her legs to cross them and took the waterbender's hand in hers, removing it.
"But you. You belong to the avatar".
Katara felt as though she was being struck by the powerful lightning the princess had displayed driving her fight with Toph earlier as the woman pulled away further, slowly struggling to an upright position, legs crossed with her hands in lap. Her golden eyes turned back to the ocean as if it were calling her.
"I have a mission that I intend to finish, Katara. I cannot afford to break my agreement with Zu Zu by taking his friend's girlfriend".
Katara felt a slow anger rising from her lying position, staring at the princess wide-eyed. Her eyes moved towards the space where Azula held her hands. A noticeable bulge was there making Katara tremble with an uncomfortable longing.
"How?" She started.
"Again, you are a novice. It is not my place to tell you about nature. But believe me, your scent is extremely strong. I'd advise you to have that taken care of as quickly as possible. Someone else may not be as," she paused, licking her lips before adding, "restrained".
"S-so, you make me feel this way only to-to break my heart?" She found herself yelling.
The princess did not flinch.
"Your feelings may be hurt, but you're not brokenhearted. Believe me. As soon as the sun rises, I will set off for Kyoshi Island. I have—business there".
Katara quickly sat up to face the princess, searching her eyes fruitlessly for answers. The princess would not give her the satisfaction of locking eyes with hers. Yet, she felt a sudden sense of attachment to the woman. She needed her too.
"Y-you can't! Your ankle. You should stay a bit longer," she urged.
"The ocean is the best healer. I feel fine. As I said, I have business".
In a desperate attempt to get her sudden feelings across, Katara grasped the woman's face, forcing her to look at her in the eyes.
"B-But this was not a mistake. Something has happened between us. Didn't you feel it?" She asked.
The woman sighed. "Katara, we did not finish our conversation".
Katara released her face. "About the sun and the moon?"
The princess nodded. "If the sun and moon are a balance, why is the sun so close to the earth? And the moon is so attached to the winds?"
Katara was unsure of one, so the princess answered. "It's about their roots. Where do they truly lie?" With that, the beautiful woman tossed her lovely tresses over her shoulder and stood effortlessly, leaving a speechless, love-struck waterbender watching her regal steps disappear as she walked away.
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"Well, don't you look relaxed?" Asked a member of Azula's posse as the girls prepared to embark on their airship.
Azula stretched her limbs and let out a loud yawn. "Of course, someone has to keep you nutcases in check. Remember, we were all cell mates once".
The other woman smirked in a sinister manner, but the smile quickly faded as she looked over the princess's shoulder.
"Look alive. Snow Queen's here to see us off".
Katara gave the woman a look of disdain, feeling a sudden ripple of jealousy at her position so close to the princess, her princess. Azula turned to meet the girl's eyes. Her heart seemed to melt at the princess's awareness. She had been observing them for a while before she had been spotted.
"Your hospitality continues to intrigue me, Katara".
The waterbender felt her chest tighten. Azula seemed to speak with the same passion last night.
"Um, just making sure your ankle is ok. Do you have a moment? I need to ask you something".
The woman gave her a confused look.
"Just a private message for Zuko," Katara added quickly.
The women exchanged glances before Azula's posse member shrugged and disappeared on the airship. Azula and Katara walked a distance from the ship. When they were out of earshot, the waterbender quickly closed the gap between them.
"So, there's no way to stop you from leaving?" She asked quietly, forcing herself not to grab the princess for dear life.
Azula was stoic, glancing back at the ship as she spoke, "I told you this last night. I have a mission".
"What is this mission? Toph is probably half-way to the Fire Nation now. Why are you going to Kyoshi Island?"
Azula hesitated before answering, searching the waterbender's face before looking towards the ocean as she'd done previously. The princess's face was determined.
"My business is mine, Katara. I have done my duty for Zuko. He's been warned by messenger hawk about your blind friend," she paused. "There is nothing for me anymore in the Fire Nation. My roots are now in Kyoshi Island. I trust you will understand".
Without giving her another opportunity respond, the princess left for her ship. As the waterbender watched the airship lift off, tears stung her eyes as the churning propellers seemed to shred her heart to pieces as the airship disappeared into the distance. Azula was gone as quickly as she'd arrived, yet Katara could still feel the softness of her lips. Her mind continued to wonder about the bulge that formed from their kiss. Azula had wanted her, badly, though she had shown great restraint. The woman dropped to her hands and knees confused and anguished. Azula's answer did not satisfy her, it only made her want to travel across the distance to feel her warmth again. The South Pole seemed to freeze her bones as the distance increased.
Roots? Kyoshi Island? She thought.
Sokka and their father were warming their hands when she approached the heart of the village.
"Sis! Where have you been?" Asked Sokka as she neared them.
Her father and brother exchanged notable glances in one another's direction.
Ignoring his question, she immediately asked one of her own. "Sokka! Can we go to Kyoshi Island?"
"Um, why?" He asked, surprised by her desperate tone.
Katara thought for a moment. "Well, Suki, of course. Don't you miss her?"
"Yeah, but that's a pretty long trip by sea. And—".
"What? Nothing's stopping us!" She countered.
"Well, no, but we do have the Toph issue. How do we know she won't attack again?"
Katara shrugged, defeated. She wordlessly sat between her male protectors and stared at the fire. Both men's nostrils flared as if on cue making Katara wonder briefly if they could smell her as Azula had. Her thoughts immediately fell upon the princess again. The princess's lips had warmed her body instantly, putting the embers to shame. She felt deprived. Cold. Her sun was gone.
Hakoda's voice interrupted her thoughts instantly. "And your Gran-Gran is not feeling any better".
Gran-Gran She thought. She had become so obsessed with Azula that she had forgotten about her grandmother, who needed her more.
She sighed, feeling completely guilty. "You're right".
How long has Gran-Gran been like this?" She asked.
Hakoda looked towards the fire. "According to the elder healers from the North, it has been progressing over the past several weeks. Now it has gotten to the point of her leaving the house on her own and unable to return. I am starting to fear the worse".
Katara gasped. Although it was clear that Gran-Gran was one of the village's eldest of elders, the thought of losing her any time soon made her tremble. When her mother, Kya, was killed by Fire Nation soldiers, Gran-Gran was there to nurture her, comfort her and instill a promising hope for the future that she carried to this day.
A cold hand on her shoulder made her flinch as she became aware that she had been asked a question. Katara recognized the hand as her brother's and turned to face him.
"It's going to be alright, Katara. Gran-Gran would not want to live like this". He said.
The waterbender's eyes felt heavy as the tears welled.
"But, Gran-Gran is all I have left. I feel so lost. I have so many questions".
With that, she leaned on her brother's shoulder. None of them uttered another word as Katara filled the bitter air with her sobs.
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Gran-Gran's spirit passed on a bright, clear morning. Despite the pain of witnessing her loss of memory, Katara tirelessly worked to heal her grandmother, yet now she clung to a cold, lifeless hand as the taste of bitter tears streamed down her face. The elder woman had witnessed numerous deaths of many family members and loved ones, a tradition that carried on to her granddaughter. She kissed the old woman's hand gently before releasing it.
Emerging from the tent brought an empty feeling in her stomach. Without her mother and grandmother, she no longer had a matriarch to guide her. The world felt almost suffocating at the thought of continuing on alone.
"I'm sorry, Katara," a pleasant voice whispered in her ear.
The feeling of her boyfriend's breath on her ear made her nearly jump. Turning to face him, Katara forced herself to give him a reassuring smile.
"Thank-you. I'm glad you're here," she spoke calmly.
The world's hero bowed humbly to her. She watched as his nostrils flared.
"Ahem! Excuse me!" He quickly piped, coughing into his hand. "I came as fast as I could. I think I wore Appa out," he added with a chuckle.
Appa? Thought Katara, as she looked over the young man's shoulder to the beast sleeping peacefully as Momo played with his horns.
"How long does it take Appa to fly to well, somewhere like Kyoshi Island?" She asked him, pleasantly.
Aang raised an inquisitive eyebrow.
"Not long, if he's fed and well-rested. Maybe a day tops. Why?"
A day. A day. I have to go now. There is nothing left here for me either, Azula.
"Katara?"
Aang's voice sounded very far away, despite the taller boy being directly in front of her. Katara searched his face to find the love and longingly that she felt with the princess. Could it be? Was Aang really meant for her? Was she made to be with this courageous savior of the world? Or was her heart moving her in the direction in which should be? Katara felt apprehension and confusion boil in the pit of her stomach.
"Nothing. Just wondering," she said, plainly, turning to leave.
When she reached her grandmother's tent, the waterbender peeped inside, hoping it was all a bad dream. Yet, the signs of her grandmother were nearly faded as she had spent much of her last days in the healing tent for immediate supervision. The home now belonged to Katara and Sokka. Her brother would be out late, planning negotiations with their father and the other warriors, so for the time being, she could enjoy the alone time. It had been a week since Princess Azula's surprise visit and Toph's attack on the Southern Watertribe. Aang had come immediately after receiving the messenger hawk from Azula. Despite being on the island for the past three days they had little to say one another, well, Katara mostly listened as Aang babbled on about his adventures with Zuko's estranged family saga. She felt quite uninterested until he mentioned the princess and her dealings with the Kemurikage.
According to Aang, Azula staged an elaborate coup that involved dissolving the New Ozai Society and protecting her brother. It was then that Zuko announced that she would be his new ambassador. Katara had been captivated by the tale of Azula's brilliance.
I wish I was there to see it. She thought. Since her kiss with the princess, the waterbender had been obsessed with finding her again. It was as if she were possessed. She longed to kiss the young woman's painted lips once more and feel the softness of her breath against her cheek. She felt enflamed by the passionate dreams of intoxicating kisses all over her body from the -.
"Um, Katara?"
The waterbender's eyes flew open to see her boyfriend towering over her bed. He had grown several inches taller in the last three years, yet he still wore a boyish grin whenever he laughed. Now his face was completely red. Katara glanced down, immediately feeling ashamed. She had not remembered falling into her bed, nor did she remember her hand slipping beneath her clothing as she thought of the Fire Nation's princess. She had not even bothered to cover herself!
"Sorry, Aang," she said, quickly grabbing a wolf pelt to cover up.
The young man coughed in his hand before answering, "Um, I just wanted to check on you, you know. Make sure you're ok".
Katara nodded slowly. As she watched her boyfriend turn to leave, her body betrayed her mind as she called to him.
"Um, Aang".
He looked back at her with a sheepish grin.
"Can we go to Kyoshi Island?"
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Katara thanked the spirits for Appa as she watched Aang snap his reigns yelling, "Yip, yip!"
Despite the both exhilarating, yet fearful experience of flying on the massive beast, the waterbender's heart skipped a beat as she spotted the island in the distance. It had taken the three less than a day to reach the island and the sun had just begun to set as Appa touched down on the bare earth smoothly.
"What a great idea, Katara!" Exclaimed Aang. "I didn't realize how much I could use this vacation".
The waterbender immediately hopped from the beast to disguise her shame. Of course, the last thing on her mind was a vacation. The glory of the sunset brought a smile to her lips.
Just in time. She thought. Your moon is here, My Princess.
"Katara?"
She jumped at the avatar's voice.
"Oh, um, yeah. Whatever you say, Aang. So, um, guess we should find Suki and the Kyoshi Warriors. Maybe they know a good place to sleep tonight".
The airbender nodded. "Uh, yeah, sure".
The village seemed to radiate as Katara and the avatar walked along its main road. Kids appeared out nowhere, fighting for a chance to hug him and pull his clothing.
"Guess you're an even bigger legend now". Stated Katara as Aang was slowly being engulfed by the kids.
One child pointed to his own bald head, to which she gave a soft smile. Her boyfriend truly deserved the affection from the world that he had selflessly saved from ruin. As he was yanked in various directions, Katara continued ahead of him in her frantic search for the princess. Her search came to an abrupt pause as two women clad in green with painted faces emerged from the crowd.
"Katara!" Exclaimed Suki, rushing to hug her.
When they released, she searched over her shoulder. "Sokka's with you guys?" The leader of the Kyoshi Warriors asked in a hopeful voice.
The waterbender shook her head. "There was a crisis on our village. He did want me to send his love, though".
The woman nodded solemnly. "Yeah, I heard about that. Ty Lee and I returned here in case Toph decided to strike again. I can't believe she would do that!"
Katara felt a pinch of anger. Toph was one of her best friends, though she desperately wanted to find Azula, a part of her hoped to see Toph again as well to settle things.
"I heard Azula helped you guys out. I'm so proud of her!" Squeaked the large eyed Ty Lee next to Suki.
Katara's heart fluttered at the mention of Azula's name.
"Yes! And I never got the chance to thank her properly. Is she here?"
Ty Lee nodded, her smile widening. "Yes. Come, she's home. I'll take you to her".
The girl grabbed her hand to lead her to wherever Azula's home was. Katara looked back to her boyfriend, still being engulfed by strangers.
"It's ok! I'll make sure Aang's not suffocated," Suki called out.
Katara gave a wary smile. It pained her to think of betraying her loving boyfriend, yet as she followed the nimble acrobat through the village, her heart began to leap with joy at the thought of seeing Azula again.
"So, how is her ankle?" Asked the waterbender as they slowed and finally stopped near a humble cottage.
"Huh? What about it?" Asked Ty Lee, using her sleeve to wipe off her painted face.
"Oh, she had been injured during her fight with Toph. I healed her. I was worried that she might be in pain again".
Ty Lee gave her a puzzled look. "Oh, she didn't mention that".
The Kyoshi Warrior unlocked the door to the cottage and Katara followed her inside. The home was modest and smelled of sugar cakes that she had once tried in the Fire Nation.
"Shh, I think she may be asleep".
Katara's body jolted at the sight of a half-naked Azula reclined in a comfortable looking chair. Her eyelids were closed and her breathing was that of a sweet slumber.
"Wait here," commanded Ty Lee as she slowly walked towards the princess. "She hates being woken up. Your scent is impeccably strong, she would definitely notice. I can understand why you and Aang would need a vacation. I can make some tea to help you with that," she added with a sly smile.
Katara's face twisted. How did everyone seem to know her longing? Was she really that naive?
"Um, sure, thanks," she said kindly as Ty Lee placed a kettle of water within a little hearth to prepare the tea.
As the acrobat turned her attention back to the sleeping princess, Katara scanned the princess's beautiful lips and slightly smeared lipstick lining her chin. She watched calmly as Ty Lee crept painstakingly up to the girl in the chair.
"Azula?" She whispered in the girl's ear, eliciting an irritated groan. "It's just me, Sugar Cakes".
Katara felt her body numb. Did she hear Ty Lee correctly? Katara watched carefully as Ty Lee removed a strand of hair from Azula's face. Her breath caught instantly as the Kyoshi Warrior then planted a smooth kiss on the princess's intoxicating lips. The same lips that had inflamed her spirit only a week ago! Katara felt lightheaded as a seductive moan escaped from the acrobat as the princess's hand snaked around the other girl's body, grasping the back of her head.
The two were lost in the other as Katara's chest burned in anguish and pure envy. The kiss had awakened Azula instantly, yet the firebender did not open her eyes. If she had, she would have witnessed the waterbender's pure agony at the sight. Katara immediately looked about her for a way to escape before either girl opened their eyes. Yet, she felt trapped. She clenched her teeth and balled her fist angrily, triggering the kettle filled with water to shatter in the hearth not far from where she watched the passionate display. The girls instinctively jumped at the loud sound, causing Ty Lee to panic, grabbing a cloth and dropping to her knees to pick up the mess. Azula, however, remained in the chair, her eyes now fixed on the broken waterbender, nose flaring.
"Agni! How did that happen?" Yelled the acrobat as she threw away the shards of the broken kettle.
Neither girl answered as the bubbly Kyoshi Warrior excused herself to another room to change into something more comfortable when she had finished cleaning.
"Put on some clothes, 'Zu! We have a guest!" She yelled out.
The princess gave Katara a dark once over before pulling over her head a silk undershirt and her Fire Nation pants. Katara glared back at her as she moved.
"So this was your mission?" She hissed in a low enough voice that only she and the firebender could hear.
Azula shrugged. "You're not the only one who can find a lover, Dear," she retorted in an equally low voice.
Katara was about to leave when Ty Lee burst from the room in her pink get up from the war.
"Sorry! Azula hates when I wear that uniform," she said innocently as she wrapped her arms around her lover. "Don't ya', Princess?"
The princess gave her a regal smile before kissing her forehead.
"I prefer you wear nothing of course," she replied smoothly.
The acrobat giggled uncontrollably, making Katara cringe.
"Stop it, 'Zu. We have a guest". She said, to which the woman shrugged.
"I think I should leave," the waterbender quickly stated, feeling her anger grow.
Before the acrobat could object the waterbender flew from the house nearly trampling over her boyfriend.
"Everything ok?" He asked, startled.
She quickly wrapped her arms around him, kissing him with as much passion as she could muster. When they reached their reserved cottage, the waterbender wasted no time attempting to seduce the monk as she kissed his neck roughly, allowing her hand to roam about his body, until it reached his forming erection. The airbender nearly choked when her hand eased inside of his pants, grasping him aggressively.
"I need you". She whispered, taking his earlobe between her teeth.
"Katara. Wait!" He halted her hand instantly with a grab of her wrist. "I-I can't. We have to be married first".
The waterbender sighed loudly, pulling away from him.
"You know this". He said adjusting. "You-you smell wonderful, but I can't-".
Instead of responding, the waterbender flew from the cottage, leaving him alone and confused. Despite her mind, Katara's body led her back to the cottage Azula and Ty Lee shared. Although she barely knew the woman, she had felt instantly connected with the princess.
It's about our roots. Where do they truly lie?
The princess had sparked a passion in her heart that drove her body impulsively from her homeland to the island only to find her warming the lips of another woman. Of all people, Katara had not expected Ty Lee to be the object of the princess's affections. The girl had ended their long friendship at the Boiling Rock according to Zuko's girlfriend, Mai. Yet, now the two had nearly engulfed one another to Katara's dismay.
You're not brokenhearted. Believe me.
Katara's eyes began to well as she approached the cottage. If her heart wasn't broken, then what was this overwhelming pain and anguish supposed to be called? How dare Azula treat her like a play thing? She had pulled her strings like a stupid instrument and Katara had fallen so hard. She needed answers.
"UHHH!"
Katara's head jerked towards the sound of passion coming from the house. With a quick glance around to make sure she was alone, the waterbender stealthily approached an open window. Her heartbeat raced in her chest as she watched the acrobat writhe and shake within the chair that Azula had slept in earlier. The woman's body was almost painful to watch. Her legs were high, wrapped about Azula's shoulders, knees touching the head rest of the chair as she screamed out the firebender's name without shame, grasping her black tresses in an almost desperate manner as the woman suckled her neck, thrusting in and out of her at a steady pace.
Envy arose once again in the waterbender as the two changed positions with the acrobat hungrily hoisting herself on Azula's intimidating-looking cock until it was completely inside of her. She let out a desperate cry as the princess held onto her hips and ground into her. Between breathless gasps, pleasurable cries from Ty Lee, and the eroticism of watching Azula split the woman into a fit, Katara's hand traveled along her stomach to the moistness between her thighs. She imagined trading places with Ty Lee. Even joining was too much as she wanted the princess and her amazing cock all to herself. The girl's signature braid hung loose about her face as her head reared back, eyes rolling towards the back of her head as Azula came up and bit down hard on a hardened nipple causing the acrobat to cry out impossibly louder, shaking with each movement of Azula's hips. The acrobat finally came down in an almost crashing manner as Katara climaxed unsatisfactorily.
"Oh, Agni Azula. That was so…intense. I didn't think you could top yourself. You're amazing," moaned Ty Lee as she lazily slumped into the crook of the woman's neck. "I don't think I could take anymore tonight. I need to get some sleep or Suki will kill me in training in the morning".
The princess laid her head on the acrobat's, running her fingers through her brown hair and laughed genuinely. "I'm pretty beat too".
"I love you, Azula. I really do," said Ty Lee closing her eyes.
"I know".
Katara held her breath.
"You are my root".
Katara clutched her chest, sinking to the ground.
Her root? She thought panicked. B-But how? She just kissed me?
She had begun to regain her composure when the door to the cottage opened after almost an hour and Azula emerged suddenly. Katara exhaled panicked and unsure of whether to hide or run. The princess stopped on the porch and stretched. Without turning to meet their eyes, she asked, "Good evening, My Moon. Did you enjoy watching?"
Katara felt her heart would melt.
"Come, let's get you somewhere warm". The princess stated, arm extended with an open palm.
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"UHHH! WE. HAVE. TO. STOP". Katara managed to say between passionate thrusts of Azula's straining cock.
The firebender stopped momentarily to whisper back, "You don't mean that," with that, she continued her deep, aggressive thrusts, sending the waterbender over the edge once more as she clawed her back, gasping obscenities in her ear.
The waterbender groaned as the firebender lifted her into the air with them still attached. She then gently placed her on her back against the cool floor of the cave and lifted Katara's legs until her knees met her shoulders. Pausing for a moment, the two locked eyes with the princess holding the back of her knees. The waterbender feared that the comment would end the session before she could feel the swell at the base of the woman's cock stretch her walls. In an attempt to urge her deeper inside, she clenched down, watching with satisfaction as Azula's face twisted in pleasure as she let out a soft moan. Almost painstakingly, the woman resisted and continued to thrust, keeping the swell from her. Though she was somewhat disappointed at not being taken completely, the waterbender was far from disappointed as the woman pounded her inner walls with carefully calculated thrusts in and out of her.
Although her back ached from their former position against the cave's walls, Katara's mind was flooded with pleasure as the princess worked her magic. Their bodies seemed perfect for one another. Each stolen moment was after the princess's evening frolics with Ty Lee and Katara's tense cuddles with Aang. Once both were asleep, the two met in secret in an old cave. Katara knew the princess needed her desperately, so as patient as the moon, she awaited her sun to rekindle her spark each night.
Yet tonight was different. It had been nearly a week of mind-blowing sex. Katara found herself becoming extremely attached to the princess. Azula treated their sessions like the Agni Khai with her brother. It was primal, fast and electrifying, but that was all it was, sex. With the sunrise, Azula was up to catch her lover before she awoke. The two would bathe together before sending her off to work with a short session and Katara would easily sneak back into the bed with Aang just in time for him to awaken to her sleeping face.
"We can't keep doing this, Azula," Katara finally muttered as the princess hurriedly dressed after filling her.
"Suit yourself," the princess stated, plainly. "Remember to take the-"
"I always do," grumbled Katara, knowing she was referring to the disgusting concoction the princess forced her to drink after each session.
The waterbender did not bother to ask what it was for. For Azula, she would lie in front of a stampede of storming platypus-bears despite the wretched taste of the serum. Katara watched as Azula sprayed herself with some other concoction that she claimed toned down the girl's scent to avoid any confrontations with Ty Lee. Her jealousy grew towards the acrobat as she watched the woman meticulously and generously apply the spray.
"Do you even care?" Katara asked in a pleading tone. "Do you care that I may be falling in love with you?"
The princess planted a kiss on her lips that sent shockwaves through her body. She closed her eyes in a desperate attempt to kiss back with the passion she felt for the princess.
"You have your roots and I have mine. I'll see you tonight".
"Roots! Stop it with the fucking riddles! Why don't you love me?" Shouted the waterbender, however, when she opened her eyes, she realized that she was alone.
Yet, the fear of being alone in a cave was not her concern. She knew she would be back that night. She knew she would run desperately back into the cold woman's arms. She knew and Azula knew that she would wait for her in the cave again. She always did.
Yes! My first attempt at AZUTARA! Really excited about this story. The pace is quite fast, but believe me it was intentionally to capture the swept away feeling of budding love or lust? Who knows. Anyways. I am in the process of trying to complete like four stories at one time so forgive the slow updates. I write best through sudden inspiration. I hope you enjoyed this. More to come...
