A/N: Sorry it's taken me so long to update, but I just finished my first term of college, and now I'm on break, plus I was having a bit of writer's block. I sadly don't own Avatar: The Last Airbender. I hope you all enjoy the chapter. Please remember to review.

Azula couldn't believe that her father had told her that was engaged to Zhao, he was at least twice her age. She didn't even want to get married, much less have kids. "This is ridiculous, he can't dictate my life," Azula complained to Mai.

"He's your father, so yes he can," Mai replied in her usual monotone voice.

"I can't marry Commander Zhao, he's old," Azula said.

"That's probably part of the reason your father wants you to marry him, so there's no chance of him outliving you," Mai responded.

Azula thought about that for a moment, and she could see why that would make sense, but she still didn't like it.

"Aren't you supposed to be having a meal with him today?" Mai asked, breaking Azula out of her thoughts.

"Yes, unfortunately. I don't see why my father is having us do this now, when I'm only fourteen and probably won't be married until I'm at least sixteen," Azula answered.

Mai shrugged her shoulders. "You better enjoy what privacy you have now."

Azula was confused by this statement. "What do you mean?"

"Even though your father will probably live for a very long time, after you're married, he will most likely have you start whatever training there is to be had for you to prepare to take the throne in case something happens to him," Mai responded. "That means going to boring war meetings, entertaining guests at boring dinner parties and whatever else he has planned for you."

Azula huffed, she didn't like the sound of that one bit.

"You know, you don't have to stay married to him forever," Mai said.

"What are you talking about?"Azula demanded.

"Once you have your first kid and make sure that it's healthy, you can kill Zhao. He doesn't have to live to see the kid's fifth birthday," Mai stated simply.

Azula thought about that. That is not a bad idea, I should tell that to father. "Well, unfortunately, I must go and get ready to meet Commander Zhao."

"Bye," Mai said as Azula walked away.

Azula went to her chambers to get prepared for her meeting with Zhao, she still wasn't looking forward to meeting him, but she had to do what she had to do. When she was ready she met up with her father.

"Azula, you look beautiful," Ozai complemented.

She smirked. "When will he be here?"

"Soon," Ozai answered. "I have something I need to tell you."

"What?" Azula questioned.

"You two will be eating alone," Ozai said.

"WHAT?!" Azula exclaimed. "Father, you can't do this!"

Ozai glared down at his daughter. "It would be wise of you to watch your temper, my daughter."

Azula looked down at her feet. Now she really didn't want to meet Commander Zhao. She had assumed that her father would be joining them. About that time Zhao rode up on an heel hound; once he dismounted he bowed before Ozai and Azula.

"My Lord, your Highness. Thank you for allowing me this pleasure to dine with you," said Zhao.

"Well, I will leave you two to get to know each other better," Ozai replied before leaving.

"Hello again Commander Zhao," Azula said once her father was gone.

"It's Admiral now," Zhao responded.

Azula thought for a moment. "That's right, and tell me, how did the Avatar escape?"*

"That's not important right now. Shall we go eat?" Zhao said.

Azula smirked. She knew Zhao was greatly embarrassed by the fact that he lost the Avatar when he was so sure that he had him. She wasn't going to let him live it down. They walked to the dining room and sat down. They made idle chit-chat while they ate.

"Princess, would you join me for a walk?" Zhao asked once they were finished eating.

"I suppose," Azula answered.

The two of them got up and Zhao offered Azula his arm; she took it reluctantly. They walked out to the stables where the Komodo Rhinos and Zhao's Eel Hound were being kept.

"Well, Princess, there is one more thing I would like to say before I leave," said Zhao.

"Oh, and what would that be?" Azula questioned.

In the blink of an eye, Zhao grabbed here chin, kissed her on the lips and then pulled away. "Work on your acting." He mounted up on the Eel Hound and took off.

Azula stood there, absolutely stunned. She couldn't believe that he kissed her. She stormed inside, all the while, she was trying to get the taste of Zhao's mouth off of her lips. As she rounded a corner, she ran into her father.

"Well, how did it go?" Ozai asked.

"He kissed me!" Azula exclaimed angrily.

Ozai tried to keep from smiling."Take it as a compliment; you're a very beautiful young woman."

"I can't believe he had the audacity to kiss me!" Azula yelled.

"Calm yourself Azula, there are good reasons behind why I want you to marry Admiral Zhao," Ozai responded.

She took a few deep breaths before speaking. "I think I've figured it out. I was think."

"About what?" Ozai questioned.

"I don't have to stay married to Admiral Zhao forever," Azula answered.

"I'm listening," Ozai replied.

"Once I have my first, and only kid and make sure that it's healthy, Zhao can be killed. He doesn't have to live to see the kid's fifth birthday," Azula said.

Ozai thought about that for a moment. "That's not a bad idea. You're lucky that I'll allow it to be your first child, not your first son, then again, both of you come from families that are most likely to have a son for their first child."

"So you agree with me?" Azula clarified.

"Absolutely," Ozai replied.

"Good. Well, then I'm going to wash the taste of Zhao's mouth off of my lips, it was disgusting," Azula responded.

Once she was out of sight, Ozai shook his head. I would have done the same thing Zhao did. I did do the same thing to Ursa... It had been a long time since he had thought of Ursa and he began to wonder what exactly happened to her. Did she get remarried? Did she have other children? Ozai shook his head to clear his thoughts. He didn't need to think of her; she had killed his father, but on the other hand, he did miss her. Ozai huffed in annoyance, he had mixed feelings about Ursa since the night she had left and after all these years, he still felt as confused as ever when it came to her.

A/N: Once again, I'm so sorry it took me this long to update. Sorry if the ending seemed a bit lame; I'm not completely satisfied with it, but it's all I could come up with. Please remember to review!

For those who still have an issue with AzulaXZhao, I'm sorry, but I still intend to go on with this pairing.

*I know this has its own problems, because if Aang was truly captured that night, then he would probably be back in the Fire Nation at this point. If you all want, I can do a one-shot describing how Aang got rescued from the prison, if not, I will do an explanation in the next chapter, just leave your thoughts in a review.

Thanks to all those who have read this story so far.

Special thanks to:

Stephgirl20: I'm a Zutara supporter too, but I also support a ZukoXOC pairing too. Maybe one day I will do a Zutara fic, if I do, I'll be sure to let you know. It makes me happy to hear that you like the story despite the fact that you're dissatisfied with Zuko and Lien. Thanks for reviewing!

PrincessWraven: I love Roku too, he's too cute for his own good. I also love Zuko and Lien too. If you like ZukoXOC stories, I have another one, When Fire Met Water. Thanks for reviewing!

Josimar: I'm glad to hear that you like the story. Thanks for reviewing!

Until next time!

~Forest Princess