The Fire God's Bride
A/N: I'm feeling very lazy today… but… whatever. I need to submit this. ;P
Part 1
No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made.
Destiny is made known silently.
- Agnes DeMille
Chapter 1 – Proposals
Tsuki-Omi-Kami was sitting by the sacred pond of the Moon, absentmindedly bending the water in it. Her thoughts were disoriented as she thought of almost everything, her surroundings becoming a blur.
"Lady Yue."
Yue looked up to see her most trusted female servant, Sugaku, her head bent. Yue stood up and nodded. "What is it, Sugaku?"
"Taiyo-Omi-Kami's phoenix arrived today and carried this letter, my lady," Sugaku said, extending her right hand to give the letter with her head still bowed.
The Water goddess dismissed her and carefully opened the letter. She read it swiftly and closed it with a sigh. She clapped her hands twice and a man went in.
"Mayu, please prepare the castle," she ordered, her voice tighter than usual. "The Fire god is coming."
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Dragons were waiting outside Taiyo-Omi-Kami's palace. They wore fireproof armors and seemed to get uncomfortable with its weight as they waited for the monarch. The servants who took care of the mighty dragons assured them and the dragons – as if they could really understand the jabbering – snorted.
Taiyo-Omi-Kami was standing patiently as some servants fitted his armor. While they were busy, he assessed his face by the mirror and guessed that everything is okay. He strode away immediately when the last piece was fixed without even bothering to thank his servants.
"After you, Lord Zuko," Iroh, his counsellor, said and bowed. Zuko merely nodded and mounted on his red dragon. The others followed suit.
"Let's go," Zuko ordered loudly and they launched into the air towards the Moon.
-O-
Zuko tried his best not to shiver as he walked the Moon's white roads. For him, shivering would mean that one is weak, like how his counsellor and men did. He increased his body temperature a little bit and felt the instant relief. Smirking, he looked at Iroh, who flinched slightly.
Servants of Yue greeted them and ushered them as they neared the palace. Zuko was greeted with the colors blue and white as he saw the Ice Castle. He dropped his temperature to normal, afraid that the castle will melt.
"Please come this way. Tsuki-Omi-Kami is waiting inside," Mayu said as he opened a door through waterbending. Indeed, Yue is inside with Sugaku standing nearby. Yue stood as soon as Zuko and his men entered.
"Prince Zuko," Yue greeted and bowed her head.
Zuko returned the gesture. "Princess Yue. It has been a long time. I forgot how charming your place looks like."
Yue gave him a small smile and pointed at the chairs. They all sat down. "So… what made you visit here, Prince?"
"Actually, I'd like to talk to you privately," Zuko said. He shot Sugaku and the rest a glance. His men murmured and he held up his hand to silence them.
"Yes, of course," Yue agreed, keeping the hysteria from her voice. She turned to Sugaku. "Sugaku, please accompany the gentlemen to the tea room."
Sugaku complied and led the men out, their faces full of questions. As soon as the door closed, Zuko leaned forward. "I want you to marry me, Princess Yue."
Yue shook her head sadly. "I can't, Prince Zuko. You know very well that I still love him… but," she added quickly when fire escaped from Zuko's nose. "I have a daughter down there on Earth. I know that it's not appropriate but… anyway. I think she's a half-god."
"Y-You want me to marry a Water Tribe peasant?" Zuko asked with disbelief.
"I told you, Prince Zuko. I think she's special. She's not a peasant," Yue said firmly. "Think about it."
Yue stood from her chair and reached for the door.
Mwahahaha!! Was that just a cliff-hanger? Guess so. (smirks)
Anyway, please review even if it's too short. :)
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Prologue
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