Ch 10
"Well, it appears you two had a lovely night with each other. Wish I could join." Ty Lee teased, seeing Azula and Aang laying next to each other, their arms and legs tangled with each other's.
The pair woke up, and quickly separated from each other.
"Well, did you get any sleep Aang?" Azula asked.
"Yeah. You Azula?" Aang asked.
"I did." Azula curtly said.
Azula put on her bathrobe and sat on the couch, noticing Aang sitting next to her. Relaxing her guard, she put an arm around Aang, and rested her head against his shoulders. For the moment, it was nice and tranquil.
"Hey, Aang. You want to keep searching for Appa or…" Katara asked, pausing when she saw Azula resting against Aang.
"Hey, sugar queen." Azula nonchalantly said.
"Hello, Azula. Up early with Aang." Katara said, annoyance in her voice.
"Well, I found them in this situation. Arms and legs entangled." Ty Lee said.
"What?" Katara sharply asked, wondering if Azula did anything to Aang the night before.
"We couldn't sleep last night, so we chatted with each other. He gave me some compliments, and that led to kissing which led to…" Azula said, purposefully cutting off.
By now, everyone else had woken up and was either getting breakfast ready, or lounging in the room.
"Oh gross! Don't tell me you've corrupted him." Katara said.
Azula raised an eyebrow. Was Katara that prudish and sheltered? She traveled the earth kingdom and must have been exposed to the harsh realities of life. So, she decided to mess with her.
"I'm afraid so. You see, not only do I find the avatar to be a worthy opponent, but he's also a good lover. He's perfect at kissing, knows how to please a woman. Everyone here is deep sleepers, so no-one heard us." Azula trolled.
"Heard what?" Sokka asked, dreading the answer.
"We made sweet love all night love. We finished off with his tongue. Spirits, he can do wonders. Shame I dug my claws in him first. I heard he had eyes for you, Katara." Azula said, kissing Aang's neck and back.
Everyone else just stared at Azula and Aang. It simply wasn't possible. They barely knew each other, and were enemies for most of the time. Azula gauged their faces, and broke out laughing.
"Holy shit! All you guys had the most unique expressions. You honestly think we would do such a thing? If there wasn't a war going on and we were married, oh hell yes. But now, no." Azula said.
"So, what did you two do last night?" Toph asked.
"We just kissed and fondled each other. Nothing wrong with that." Azula said.
"It's still gross." Katara said.
"You need to loosen up, Katara." Toph said.
"Well, I'm going to take a bath." Aang said.
As they headed to do their various things, Toph pulled Azula aside. They entered Toph's room, and Toph locked the door.
"Were you two firebending last night?" Toph asked.
"No." Azula lied.
"Bullshit." Toph answered.
"Yes, we were. But Aang needs to know firebending. We can't train outside, even if the Dai Li weren't on our backs. Quite an effective police force, if you ask me." Azula said.
"Okay. But the last thing I want to hear is you two humping each other because the lessons became to personal." Toph said.
"Somehow, I think you'll be okay with it." Azula said.
"So, anything else you two are going to do?" Toph asked.
"Other than train, nothing else." Azula said. She stood up and went to take a bath.
"You know Aang is taking his bath." Toph said.
"I know." Azula said.
"Azula. If you want to dig your claws into Aang, show him that you can have a good time. Despite his curse to being the most powerful man on the planet, he does have a soft side. And I'm guessing you do to, if last night was anything to go by. Take him out for dinner, or some shit." Toph said.
"You're giving your enemy dating advice?" Azula asked, stumped at her current situation. Never in a million years could she have imagined this would happen.
"Jury's still out if you and Ty Lee are sincere about your defection. But I will warn you. When Aang found the sandbenders who stole Appa, he went into the avatar state. If it wasn't for Katara, he would have killed them. If you decide on betraying him… just something to think about." Toph said.
"I understand. Any good restaurants I can take him too?" Azula asked.
"Don't know. Last time I was here, I was too young to remember." Toph said.
Azula and Ty Lee scouted the upper ring, looking for any good restaurants. They soon found one. They headed inside, and Azula flagged one of the waiters.
"Can I get a reservation?" Azula asked.
"Sorry, but we're packed." The waitress said.
"I'm with the avatar." Azula said.
That got the waiters attention. He quickly talked with the manager, and the manager was all to happy to accommodate the savior of Ba Sing Se.
"When will you have your date?" the manager asked.
"Tonight, or tomorrow." Azula said.
"We'll have a section for you three tomorrow. We're happy to serve the avatar in any manner." He said.
Entering the home, Azula approached Aang and pulled him into his room.
"You want to have dinner?" Azula asked.
"Sure. But I doubt there's a place for all of us to fit." Aang said.
"No. Just me, you, and Ty Lee." Azula said.
"What about my friends?" Aang asked.
"Some other time. Just think of having one-on-one with your firebending teacher." Azula said.
Aang tilted his head, wondering if Azula had something planned. He then shook off the paranoia and accepted her offer.
"Good. There's a nice restaurant not far from here. And it's tomorrow." Azula said.
"That's a relief. Don't want the Dai Li on my back for too long." Aang said.
"I wouldn't be surprised if half the staff were Dai Li agents." Azula said, as Ty Lee entered the room.
"Aang, you mind sparring with me?" Ty Lee asked.
"Sure thing." Aang said. He spent more time with Azula than Ty Lee, and he wanted to rectify that.
Outside, the two faced each other. Ty Lee attempted to strike first with a kick, only for Aang to duck and dodge the leg. He returned the favor, and was ready for her chi-blocking attacks.
"You learn quick." She said.
"Have to be ready for anything." Aang said.
"You and Azula getting along well?" Ty Lee asked.
"Better than both of us expected. I initially thought she was the devil incarnate, but it appears I was wrong. I…" Aang started, when he realized no-one was supposed to know he was learning firebending lessons at the moment.
"You what?" Ty Lee asked.
"I just got lucky." Aang fibbed.
Ty sat down and thought for a second. Aang sat down next to her and looked at the acrobat, wondering what she would do.
Ty Lee quickly grabbed one of his hands and put her hand over it. She then trailed her fingers across the open palm. She stood up and pulled Aang into her and Azula's room.
"You've been firebending, haven't you?" Ty Lee asked.
"Yes. Ty Lee, I need to know firebending. Even if it's just small pieces, learning right now could mean the difference between life and death when I have to end the war." Aang said.
"Okay. Just be careful." Ty Lee said.
"Don't worry. I have Azula training me." Azula said. Ty Lee wasn't sure if that was a good thing or not.
"Was she training you last night?" Ty Lee asked.
"A little. Just breathing practices." Aang said.
"So tell me about yourself, Ty." Aang continued.
"Well, I was from a noble family. Had 6 sisters. All looked like me, and we had similar temperaments." Ty Lee said.
"How'd you get to be so flexible? Even I'm not that good." Aang said.
"I've been flexible for most of my life. Took up dancing and acrobatics since I could walk. When I was old enough, I joined the circus." Ty Lee said.
"From what you show us, you must be very good." Aang said.
"I am. And I intend on keeping my contortion skills. If you want, I can help you be even more flexible. Might help you with a fight." Ty Lee said.