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Chapter two: Just a little troublesome

The sun stood high in the sky, the heat was almost unbearable. Katara wiped the sweat from her forehead with a sigh.

With a swift motion she tugged off her robe, leaving her with only a thin light blue cotton shirt that reached just below her breasts, she was also wearing a matching cotton skirt that went down just mid-thigh.

"That's better." She let out a long intake of breath.

"It does get quite hot around these parts." Katara jumped at the voice, she knew it all to well and turned her head towards the prince. Zuko was watching her with a calm gaze, from top to bottom, as she noticed.

A light blush crept across her cheeks. "Yes, I wouldn't have expected anything different from the fire nation." Her long curly hair was up in a high ponytail.

The prince just smirked and silence hovered around them once again. During their trip they didn't speak much, well, Katara avoided him whenever she could manage.

At the moment they were walking, the fire capital actually stood in view, soon, she would be at her new home, if she could even call it that.

"You will be staying with me, in my chambers." Katara flinched, she had been afraid of that. On the ship, the guards told her that Zuko had a lover, she didn't know who though, and she didn't know what to expect. Wasn't it custom for fire nation royalty to bed more than one woman?

She didn't want to ruin what Zuko had with that girl, whoever she was, but she didn't want to share her future husband either, for a moment her emotions stood aflame, she couldn't calm the feeling of jealousy, she also couldn't calm the feeling of regret.

Would he sleep with another woman when he was set to marry her?

Obviously she had been deep in though for quite some time, for when she focused on her surroundings, she noticed that they had already arrived in the capital city. People around them were cheering and shouting, some looked excited and happy, and others looked ready to kill. Another thought came into Katara's mind, would his people like her?

The city itself was dazzling, a bit crowded and stuffy, but very alive. She loved it at first sight; it was the complete opposite of the entire city's she had been to before.

The city's she knew were quiet and beautiful, but this city held passion, might and a sense of secrecy, which excited Katara in a very odd way. She was confused about her reaction, but shrugged it off.

When they finally got through the crowded streets the palace came into view and she gaped, it was gigantic and powerful, she hadn't seen anything like it in her life. Zuko must have noticed her expression because the next second she could hear his voice, a faint whisper into her ear. "Do you like it, Katara?" he asked, his voice was fierce, it made her shiver.

People came running out of the castle gates to greet them. Katara herself was greeted with much respect; obviously the people here had been informed about the marriage arrangement.

"Zuko, I am glad you are home." A lazy female voice sounded at her side and she turned, just to see Mai jumping at Zuko, her lips brushing his. Katara's mouth went dry; she didn't know what to say, or how to react, so she was Zuko's lover.

A feeling of hatred crept through Katara as she watched Mai, pretty much devouring her future husband. What the hell was she thinking; he was going to marry someone else now. Yet, Katara knew that none of what she felt mattered.

Katara's jaw suddenly dropped as she drank in the scene that spread before her, Zuko had forcefully pushed Mai away, and she was looking at him wide eyed. "What was that for?" She hissed, her gaze wandered over and finally rested on Katara.

"What is she doing here?" her voice was filled with anger as she demanded and explanation from Zuko. He shrugged. "This is my fiancé." He stated flatly. Now Mai's jaw dropped. Without another word she turned and trotted off, back into the castle.

"Don't worry about her." Zuko assured, he took Katara's hand, and her stomach lurched as he did so. Why does he make me feel so vulnerable? "I will show you around." With that, they were off into the castle.

Zuko was excellent at explaining certain details, such as the balcony on which they placed official statements to their people. The castle itself was richly decorated with red and golden colors. Again, the fire nation made a clear statement of its energetic and lively way of life.

At last, he showed her where she would be sleeping. Zuko pushed open the large set of double doors and sun immediately bathed Katara's face. Once her eyes finally adjusted to the light she noticed the large bed on the right side of the room, its sheets were a rich wine red, the material was clearly satin. The room also held a small table with two comfortable looking chairs in one corner and a large closet.

To her left a door lead into a rather large bathroom, with a gigantic bathtub. "Its beautiful." Katara whispered, Zuko didn't hear her, or didn't react to what she had said.

"I believe you would probably like some rest." His voice was calm and collected, Katara nodded, after all, the trip had been quite long. "I will see you later then." He walked over and drew the curtains shut, the room was now filled with nothing but darkness. She could hear the door being shut behind her and let out a sigh.

With a yawn she removed her shoes and let her hair fall loose. The air in the room was just perfect; she walked over to the bed and snuggled in under the sheets. Moments later she was asleep.

"How could you do this to me?" Mai yelled, her arms flailing in the air as she did so. Her gaze was fixed on Zuko, who sat in a comfortable chair, not a single trace of emotion on his fine features.

"I told you before, I don't love you." Mai stopped dead in her tracks and fixed and icy glare at Zuko. "Yeah, you just liked to get me into your bed." Zuko smirked.

"You were the one who came to me. I never would have asked for you to come." Mai stomped the ground in frustration. "That girl will pay for taking you away from me."

Zuko's blank expression finally changed, he looked angry. "You won't touch her." With that he stood and left the room, heading down the hall back to his own room.

"Foolish woman." He hissed under his breath as he flung the doors open, the first thing he noticed was the beauty lying on his bed, fast asleep.

Her hair was sprawled around her in luscious curls, for a moment he debated whether to turn around and leave her in peace, but that thought was demolished when a small whisper filled his ears.

"Zuko.."

Zuko stared at her, was she awake? His ears perked and he listened momentarily. No, she was still fast asleep; he could hear her even deep breaths. Was she dreaming about him?

He shut the door as quietly as he could manage and walked over to the other side of the bed. Quickly he removed his outer robe, which left him in black satin pants, and slipped in under the sheets.

From where he lay he could feel the heat radiating off of Katara's body, this made him stir. He had never expected to be lying here, in his own bed, with Katara beside him.

Zuko couldn't manage to fall asleep that night, he silently mulled over the feelings that fought inside him, the feelings he felt stirring up for the young woman who lay at his side.

Katara stifled a yawn as she stretched, her eyes were still shut tight, but she knew even if she opened them she wouldn't be able to see much.

She turned onto her side and stretched out over the bed, it was so comfortable and warm. A smile crossed her lips. Why was it so warm? It was quite unusual.

Suddenly Katara's eyes shot open and she found herself lying in Zuko's arms, staring right into his eyes. She started to squirm; she had completely forgotten that she would be sharing a bed with him.

Her cheeks suddenly flushed a deep shade of scarlet and she drew back from his arms, immediately all the warmth she had felt before was gone.

"You talk in your sleep." He stated flatly, his face showed no sense of emotion about what had just happened. Wait a minute; did he watch her sleep all this time?

Katara's mouth went dry as that thought crossed her mind, she didn't expect them to have any kind of relationship with each other, besides the fact that they held peace between their nations. She suddenly felt very hot and didn't exactly know why; her heart was beating frantically in her chest.

Zuko suddenly turned around, his back now facing her. She gaped, what was he thinking? She couldn't figure him out, he was like a safe.

As her body started to cool down she snuggled back into the sheets, her mind still wandering aimlessly, but soon sleep took over and the current thoughts were lost, at least for that moment.

The next time Katara awoke, she was greeted by the blazing sunlight shooting through the windows. Her body was covered in sweat, the heat was incredible, how did people manage to live here?

She removed the covers and stood up, her legs felt like jelly. Somehow she managed to walk into the bathroom, and turn on the water for the bathtub. Moments later she stepped into the tub, the warm water lavished her body. She closed her eyes and let herself go.

She was so lost in her own world that she didn't hear the door to the room opening and closing, faint footsteps coming towards the bathroom until it was too late, she hadn't even locked the door.

Sweat ran down Zuko's forehead, he had been out training all morning. He was ready for a nice hot bath. Closing the door behind him, he tugged off his shirt and discarded it, heading straight into the bathroom, not even glancing at the bed.

Once he shut the bathroom door behind him he froze, staring at the large tub, it was already filled with water, colorful bubbles glistening at its surface, within in it laid a nude Katara.

Her eyes were shut; she seemed to be lost in her own thoughts because she didn't stir, even after he shut the door with a loud thud. His gaze wandered over her luscious body, he drank in her every curve. Her beauty was dazzling, he suddenly felt very hot and thought it best to leave, but he couldn't move.

Suddenly her eyes shot open and a loud scream sounded through the palace halls.