Hey guys! I began to have a bit of writers block on my other story "Her name was Lily" but I do plan on continuing it! I don't own ATLA as much as I wished I did but all OCs are mine:)
A sigh escaped from the lips of the newly crowned Fire Lord as he pinched the bridge of his straight, aristocratic nose, and rubbed his eyes in annoyance. The damage caused by this war proved hard to recompense, the economies of all the nations were impacted tremendously. Opening his eyes, he met the faces of the representatives from each nation, each eyeing him warily. They have met every week for the past two months in order to draw the conditions of a peace treaty, yet even with such a document, others still believed the Fire Nation would once again attempt to dominate the other lands.
"What do you propose then King Kuei?" Zuko drawled, "I am removing all my men from your land, I am willing to compensate the economic situation that this war has caused, and I am willing to sign your peace document. But you are yet satisfied, what do you recommend that I hand over the Fire Nation over to the hands of you foreigners and let rule…" Zuko spit each word out venomously as he could barely control his anger, ready to blast the Earth Kings face off.
"No! That isn't was I was suggesting-"
"Marriage." Chief Arnook's suggestion echoed through the fire lit chamber. "A marriage among one of our own, to ensure peace Fire Lord." The sound chattering echoed, many seemed satisfied with the suggestion.
"But with me here, to ensure that this treaty is signed and followed, there shouldn't be a need for Zuko to marry." Aang voiced out.
"Unfortunately Avatar Aang, regardless of the presence of an Avatar or not the Fire Nation still wrecked war on our lands." Cheif Arnook argued, "With one of our own here she can keep a fine line, and keep watch. Not only that bu appearance wise people would be more trusting seeing that there is an Earth Kingdom and Water Tribe noble as the Fire Lady."
"Nephew," Iroh began, seeing his nephew's anger flushed face, "It is a reasonable request." Turning his head to meet his uncle's eyes Zuko hissed, "Uncle but what about Mai?"
"Nephew, it pains me to say but scarifies must be made unfortunately. They need reassurance to atone for the past century of war. " The Fire Lord's shoulders sagged in defiance. For the fourth time that day, he rubbed his face.
"This isn't fair!" Everyone snapped their head to the source of the outburst. Cerulean eyes met the Fire Lord's heatedly. The edges the scarred man's lips curled upward slightly leave it to Katara to consider the fact that he was about to sacrifice his happiness for peace.
Zuko held a hand up signaling the young water bender to calm down. "Katara, its fine, they have every right to want reassurance." Sliding his eyes over the Northern Tribe's chief, "And whom exactly do you have in mind? Surely someone of nobility if she is to be taking the title of Fire Lady."
"Well actually I was considering Master Pakku's niece. Unless King Kuei or Bumi has someone else in mind perhaps?"
"Unless Fire Lord Hotman wants to marry Flopsy, I do not," Bumi suggested, stroking his beard in thought, "Though I am not sure whether Flopsy if a boy or girl now that I think about it."
Chuckles sounded through the chamber as the Fire Lords eyes widened in horror.
"Very well then Master Pakku's niece it is then." Hakoda said speaking for the first time since the meeting began.
Seeing no way out of it Zuko nodded his head tightly as he stood from his throne, everyone following suit.
"Send for her then, if this will guarantee peace then so be it." Zuko announced before he exited the chamber, Katara's and Aang's eyes met concerned for their friend.
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