Mai sat on the bench, staring in silent contemplation as she gazed at the enclosed garden. She was so engaged in her thoughts, that her usually quick senses didn't hear the footsteps behind her. In fact, she didn't notice the sneaky Fire Lord until he had taken a seat next to her.
The Fire Lady was startled for a moment, but then her tension relaxed and she happily snuggled closer to her husband. It was unseasonably cold in the Fire Nation that spring, and she was very thankful for the heat that the Firebender exuded.
The couple sat in silence for several minutes, each of them content to take a small break from the pressures of running a government and a nation.
As Mai sat, she couldn't help but wonder how on earth she had managed to marry the Fire Lord. By conventional standards she was pretty, but she wasn't exactly fashionable. And her harsh and outspoken attitude where unheard of in high Fire Nation society. Her father was a self-made diplomat and politician who had no family history of wealth or fame. Yet it had been she who came out victorious in the battle for the young Prince's heart. She had been his girlfriend, endured the pain of separation, the horrors of prison, the jubilance of rescue, and the pain of rebuilding. And, when the time came for Zuko to take the throne, there was no question as to who would rule alongside him.
Although she knew that she shouldn't question love, Mai couldn't help but marvel at the fact that she had gotten so lucky. As a bitter wind blew against her face, Mai couldn't help but sigh contentedly. True, she didn't know how or why (Well, she had repeatedly been told her finer qualities by her husband, but she couldn't believe half of them.) one thing was for certain, and it was the only thing that mattered.
Zuko loved her.
So, this is my first ever shot at fanfiction! Hope that you guys like it. Please review and tell me how to improve! This was written as a oneshot, however I think I might go and develop it more...
