Katara welcomes the feeling of the fire nation as she sailed in on the Fire Lord ship passing the Great Gates of Azulon. Standing on the deck of the ship she felt at great ease, no Hakoda hanging over her pestering her choice for not continuing to be with the avatar. Even more she enjoyed definitely not being forced into this new marriage arrangement her father came up with that made her sick to her stomach. Everything was different now.
Iroh walk up to katara as her mind wondered. "I can't thank you enough for being able to come so quickly" he said sharing the same view as katara.
They both watched as the Fire Nation land became closer and closer.
"I know the Fire Lord will be beyond grateful, you was able to come so quickly. I wasn't sure if our messenger hawk would have made it to you in time" he said smiling "and you was even ready to leave right as we came into the South Pole shipping port" Iroh said bowing deeply. Katara smiling so sweetly pulling Iroh up. She knew it was a sign of great respect but it still made her feel uneasy since Iroh was almost like a lovable Unlce to her.
"Think noting of it -" katara started to say before noticing the massive destruction. The mountain have caved, badly, there was huge boulders everywhere. All throughout the village thousands of boulders lay on top of houses,cars and businesses left and right.
Katara lifted her hand to her mouth in shock "I can't believe this happened"
Iroh closed his eye "yes the destruction is terrible" Iroh opened his eyes meeting katara's. "This is why we requested you to come" he pointed to the nation. "our hospital are full, orphanages are full, the death toll of this wasn't fully counted before I left."
Iroh said taking a deep breath "The Fire Lord... Zuko and I can't express our gratitude enough... The nobles are watching ...carefully, how he handles the situation, even though he's 21 he still came on to the throne very early and he hasn't married yet. Before the destruction there was whispers happening..."
"Think noting of it I would have offer to help the moment I found out" katara said reassuring him.
"We have also send invitations to Toph and Aang in the Republic City." Katara instinctively rolled her eyes when she heard.
"Well it would be great to see Toph again" she said trying not to sound sarcastic.
Iroh started rubbing his grey beard "I'm not sure what happened between you and Aang but we wouldn't have called you if it wasn't necessary"
"Of course" katara answered "I'm glad to help regardless who's here, and it's very clear I'll be needed in the hospital as soon as possible"
She said smiling as Iroh returned a smile. "Please" he said opening his hand pointing to the direction inside the ship that lead to rooms on board "gather anything you'll need for the moment, the crew will bring the rest of your luggage inside" katara began to walk inside when Iroh said "katara if you ever need to talk while your here please feel free to find me we'll have a cup of tea and chat" katara nodded in appreciation and continued to her room to gather what she needed.
Moments later...
The ship pulled up to the Fire Nation dock where the Fire Lord stood waiting for his honored guest and Unlce.
POV ZUKO..
I watched as the sun started to blind me while I looked up to watch the ship unload. Unlce started walking to towards me.
"How was your trip Unlce? I was surprised at the speed you was able traveled"
"We was surprised to! When we arrive at the South Pole Katara was packed and ready to leave. We left the next morning early" Unlce said smiling as he looked behind him watching katara coming towards them.
I turned my head from Unlce to the direction of his eye site, I was amazed... was it because I haven't seen her in 5 years? She looked so womanly now. Her face was more mature easy to tell since her luscious hair was pulled into a bun. Her eyes was still beautifully ocean blue against her dark skin, her smilie was still as innocently beautiful that can capture any mans heart, but accompanied by lips that was more plump then before... her figure left me with my mouth slightly open.. her hips was wider with thighs to match, it can bring any man to his knees... her waist was so small ..her breast was... WAIT! What am I doing? This is katara I'm thinking about and while I may have had a crush on her when we was younger this was real life happening. But still... it'll be nice to dream...
"Close your mouth and behavior FIRE LORD" Unlce said softly so only I can hear. He seen my eyes and mouth open then he walked off. Of course Unlce probably picked up on my crush all those years ago,I quickly turned around discombobulated.
"Unlce where are you going?"
"I will be walking to the Palace" Iroh said continuing on his short walk to the palace.
I turn my head again only to have katara standing but 10 feet from me.
"Zuko" she said with a loving smile, she ran the rest of the way and gave me a hug.
At first I was shocked no one just runs up to me and gives me a hug. I could see the shocked look on the servants faces to. But at the end of the day Katara was a old friend and will always be.
I tightly hugged her back happily, she felt so amazing her body felt graceful but toned. I couldn't help but feel her breast against my chest even with my royal robes and hers between us it was clear she had grown greatly in this area. She was the perfect height her forehead reaching just under my lips, I couldn't help myself her hair smelled like winter lilies. I always loved these flowers but was to stubborn to stop in the South Pole and look at them when I was hunting the avatar. My hand fell a little and I realized how tiny her waist was, I can feel her great hourglass curves. Just the thought started to awake my member downstairs.
" how was your trip?" I asked as I quickly pulled her off of me trying to make it look as normal as possible. She didn't seem to notice I needed to get her off of me. I directed her way with my hand to go into the royal carriage that was to the right of me.
"It was wonderful I'm so glad to be back" she said as she step up into the carriage in front of me to sit down. I caught a glimpse of her round plump ass that filled out wonderfully.
This is going to be a long trip I thought biting my lip.
"How was you able to come so quickly" I asked her as I sat down across from her. Waving my head to let the servants know it's time to go
" actually I was planning on taking a trip and was kind of pack already..." she looked to the side of her seeming down, trying not to look me in the eyes.
"...where was you going to go" I asked softly trying to not sound like I'm prying.
" wow..." her widening as she looked onto the long line of patients waiting to be let into the palace where tents was peppered in the front garden to help heal patients.
"It's bad " I said sitting up in the carriage with my hands together in front of me "just when everything starts to go well again something else has to happen."
"Don't worry Zuko I'm here to help" she said sitting up taking my hand in hers. Her hands was so soft compared to mines. "When do you need me to start" she said as that sweet smile appeared on her face.
" if you don't mind I'll like to go over the plan with you" I said trying not to get lost in those ocean blue eyes.
" of course, should I meet you in the war room Zuko?"
"Yes that would be fine" I said as the carriage came to a stop. The door open and I open my hand to Katara to help her down the carriage step.
Mai stood watching from the inside doorway unnoticed, a uneasy feeling started with in her.
I'm his Girlfriend for the better part of 5years, yet he never does that for me
Mai thought to her self as she turn around and walked into the palace not caring to greet anyone.
"Please Katara follow me to your room"
katara placed her hand on my forearm and I automatically lift my arm into a 90 degree angle.
" I love the new decorations you made to the palace... it's like you made it your own"
"Thank you... Mai actually help me picked out some of the items since she's been living here"
Katara moves her hand from my forearm "ooh you two are still together" she looked at me delighted. "I'm so glad for the two of you"
"Yes well... yes" was all I could say.
A moment later we arrived at Katara suite.
"I hope this will do its my old quarters,... this is actually in my wing ...or the royal family wing...when I heard that you and the avatar was no longer together I thought it might be awkward if I made you stay in the guest wing where he'll be staying" I said as I stretch my arm to my back
Katara turn her head quickly in my direction "is he here?" She ask trying not to sound hateful.
"No he'll be arriving tomorrow with Toph, he also said your brother and the warriors will be coming they said they could help with the orphanages"
"Oh that wonderful" her eyes glanced over. Looking at her bag.
"Katara i don't know what happened with you two, but if you want to talk I'll be happy to. I might not be the most emotional and level headed person but I'll try to understand"
"Thank you Zuko" she said smiling towards me "really I do appreciate it, maybe I'll take you up on it later"
I smiled towards her from across the room a few moments goes by and I realize I'm just looking at her across the room
"Welllllll...I'll meet you in 10 in the war room?" I ask
"No problem" she said as she was looking through her bags.
I close the door behind me... this is going to be a long trip.