Author's Disclaimer: I don't own anything belonging to "Avatar: The last Airbender!" Nothing, nothing.

Author's notes: And we end the Ember Island trip! Boo….Back to the capitol. Azula's going to have to confront her old comrades at some point and it will be a factor coming up in the next chapters.

My friend, Maraghoul, I hope you enjoy. A bit of smut before some future plot.

"Tempting fire"

Chapter eleven "Back home"

Azula rolled against Ty Lee, cradling her with one arm. The acrobat slept deep and heavily. The barge trip back to the capital began early that morning, and she had put up with a hug goodbye from Lo and Li. Ying and the Kyoshi Warriors were packed up and eager to go; the Fire Nation soldiers outside were fairly bouncing. The twins stood on the dock, waving goodbye as everyone walked up the gangplank. After the soldiers had secured the barge and they cast off, Ty Lee had taken Azula's hand, leading her to the cabin below deck.

Azula carefully undressed her in the dim privacy, but Ty Lee was yawning so much. With a wink and a smile, she had slid into Azula's arms, exchanging sweet kisses that rent the Princess' heart. Slowly, her acrobat fell asleep, comfortable in the cradle of her arms. Azula moved a lock of hair out of Ty Lee's face and kissed her cheek. She allowed herself to close her eyes and felt Ty Lee burrow into her chest. Ty Lee's lips moved against the curve of her breast. Azula cradled her head with her palm and listened to her breathe. Feeling the rocking of the barge, she slowly closed her eyes.

Their vacation at Ember Island may have been over but it didn't mean the languid relaxation had to end.

After long moments that may have been an hour, Azula opened her eyes. Ty Lee was waking and she moved her legs against hers. Smooth skin moved against smooth skin as Ty Lee pressed against her front, legs moving around her waist. Azula smiled as their passion slowly stoked.

Ty Lee angled a hand between them and found the Princess hard. She knelt above her, watching Azula's golden eyes settle on her. As she was starting to sink down, Ying walked into the cabin and halted suddenly.

"Should I come back later?" she asked. Ty Lee pursed her lips.

"Is it important?" she asked. Azula sat up beneath her and wrapped her arms around Ty Lee's waist. She pulled the sheets over them.

"Watching us is one thing; watching us fuck is quite another," Azula growled. Ty Lee slung her arms around Azula's neck and pressed a friendly kiss to her brow. Azula softened and leaned back against the pillows. "Fine. What do you want, Ying?"

"I wouldn't have intruded, but Zuko wants a tighter eye kept on you, Princess," Ying said, deferring to Azula politely. Azula raised an eyebrow. There must have been a messenger hawk if Zuko wanted his surveillance upped suddenly.

"I've been caught up and kept in place. With help from Ty Lee, of course," Azula's hand on the acrobat's back was soft and gentle. Ty Lee blushed and kissed her shoulder. "Whatever could Zuzu be afraid of?"

"That's not for me to say," Ying inclined her head, focusing on the floor, granting her sister privacy. "Just allow us to do our job."

"If Zuzu wants you watching our intimate moments, far be it for me to stop you." Azula licked her lip and pulled the sheet from Ty Lee's breasts. Ty Lee made to protest until Azula's mouth was latched onto a nipple. She sucked slowly, bringing the peak of flesh to stiffness. Her cock swelled beneath Ty Lee.

"Azula!" Ty Lee gasped. She cast a worried look to Ying who got the message. She bowed and left the cabin.

"We'll be right outside," Ying said. Azula gave a grunt and continued her ministrations after the door was closed.

"Zuzu's getting his shorts in a knot," Azula grumbled. Ty Lee's stomach rumbled and she smoothed Azula's hand over the flexing musculature there. Azula's warm digits eased her belly and she sighed, feeling her Princess' lust stoke higher.

She wanted to ask Azula if she knew where the Kemurikage were but decided against it. She didn't know what response she would get, and right now Azula's responses were hot and heavy and directed toward her pleasure.

"He's just looking out for you," Ty Lee said gently. Azula cupped her neck and pulled her down for a kiss. Her tongue parted Ty Lee's lips. Ty Lee moaned into her mouth.

"You're not too tired?" Azula asked almost tenderly. Ty Lee shook her head. Her body still felt somewhat heavy, languid after her heat and her desire for the Fire Princess bordered on driving her insane still. Azula did always have that pull on her.

"No…..I need you again," Ty Lee admitted. She turned her cheek into Azula's palm, turning her head to press tender kisses against her. She climbed off Azula's waist and stretched out on the bed. She was pleased to feel Azula clamber after her, long body warm against her back. Azula's cock pressed against her pert backside.

"You must want a good long stretch," Azula said against her shoulder. Ty Lee angled up on her knees, raising her ass.

"Yes, Azu….come here," she urged. Azula swiped her stiffness along her folds, feeling Ty Lee's dampness coat her. She steadied the acrobat's hips and rubbed the head of her cock against her, lining up into place. Ty Lee gasped as she began to push in. Azula moaned softly, feeling Ty Lee flutter around the first few inches. She pushed slowly until her hips were flush against her ass. The sight was erotic and Azula pressed a stream of kisses along her shoulders and back.

"Ty Lee…."

Ty Lee was pleased to hear Azula's breathing labor as she thrust against her. Ty Lee gasped prettily, her body open beneath the Princess' hands. Azula's breasts pushed against her back on a few passes. Ty Lee canted her hips up, trembling as Azula took her.

Azula's knot had formed, heavy and throbbing and Ty Lee pushed back against it as it rubbed against her opening on each thrust. "Azu," she whined. Azula's lips smiled against her shoulder. She bit her softly.

"You want this," she said and it wasn't a question. Ty Lee pushed back against her, crying out.

"Yes! Fill me," she urged. Azula hissed in agreement as she worked the knot inside. They slid into place and Azula pumped herself in hard short thrusts as the tie allowed. Ty Lee pressed her face against her arms, trying to keep her upper torso raised. Azula's haggard breathing against her shoulder told her she was close. Their combined harsh breathing erupted into small cries and soon Azula was coming inside her harshly. Ty Lee smiled, feeling her warm fluids coating her. She squeezed deliberately around her cock and Azula cried out.

"Uhn!" she dropped her face to Ty Lee's shoulder and nuzzled the side of her throat. Ty Lee's hand dropped back and ran over Azula's thigh. She squeezed the musculature there, fingers clasping her. Having Azula tied inside her felt so delicious and she didn't want to give her up. When Azula's orgasm flagged off, Ty Lee fluttered around her, drawing more of her come.

Azula grunted as she raised on her knees. She pulled Ty Lee up, tied to her knot still, and fell back against the pillows. Ty Lee leaned back against Azula's front, hands squeezing her thighs from behind. Azula smattered a series of biting kisses along her shoulder. She panted lightly. Ty Lee moved back against her.

"Always so eager…." Azula turned her face to the side. Ty Lee leaned to grab her lips in a kiss. Azula's tongue parted her mouth as she thrust up slowly inside her. Ty Lee leaned back on top of her and Azula cradled her in her hands. It was a steady stream of give and take and eventually Azula was soft enough to pull out. She did so reluctantly, gently lifting Ty Lee's hips off of her disappearing knot. Ty Lee yelped softly as her cock gently tugged out, flopping against Azula's thigh.

Ty Lee moved to face Azula, pushing her down to the mattress. She grabbed her lips in a hard kiss. "I love you, Azula…."

Azula's heart lurched but the warmth in Ty Lee's eyes and the satiation in her limbs eased her. She held Ty Lee's head between her palms and kissed her softly.

"I know. I…."

The unspoken love was accepted with a soft smile from Ty Lee. "I know, Azu." They lay kissing, legs twining comfortably.

Ty Lee closed her thighs, trying to keep as much of Azula's come inside her as she could. It was a purely instinctual movement and when Azula's warm hands caressed her sides and stomach, she arched into the touches. Her alpha's strength resonated through her body and she longed to please her.

The barge made its way to the capitol slowly. One of the Kyoshi warriors brought a tray of tea and Azula sat up naked, accepting it.

"Where's Ying? I prefer her company to yours," Azula said blithely. The sister in green raised an eyebrow at her and stalked out, ignoring their nakedness. "I guess Ying's not coming back."

"She will once we're home," Ty Lee said. She leaned against Azula's shoulder.

"So, what are your sleeping arrangements going to be?" Azula asked. Ty Lee looked at her in amazement.

"Are you asking me to room with you?" she asked. Azula nodded. Her golden eyes gleamed.

"It would be more preferable than sleeping alone. And apparently you missed me," Azula ran a knuckled fist down Ty Lee's smooth side. Ty Lee arched into her touch.

"I hate to say I have to ask Zuko, but I'll beg an audience once we're back," Ty Lee promised. Azula pouted. She blew her bangs out of her eyes.

"I've been good. Zuzu should grant that at least," she said. Ty Lee leaned against her shoulder.

"I'm sure he will," she said. Azula relaxed against her. As the barge pulled into the capital docks, Ying knocked and poked her head in. Azula rose, naked and unabashed, and began to dress. Ying averted her gaze. Ty Lee dressed far more sedately. She ran her fingers through her bangs and tried to rearrange her braid.

The three walked onto the deck together, the other Kyoshi Warriors flanking them. Azula watched the familiar buildings of the capital surge closer toward them and she was pleased to feel Ty Lee take her arm, settling against her side.

She couldn't imagine not wanting her at her side ever again.

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"Are you alright?" Zuko asked softly. Mai settled back into her robes. Her hands moved over her flat belly.

"I'm okay, Zuko," she said. Her eyes moved up and down the muscled tones of the Fire Lord's body as he dressed.

"I didn't think they would examine you for that long. I know it was cold," Zuko said sheepishly. Mai moved into his arms and leaned up to kiss him.

"It was…but you warmed me up," she admitted. The relieved smile on Zuko's face was assuring. He swept his arms around her.

It was tradition of the Fire royal family to examine the future wife of the Fire Lord. The Fire Sages and their assistants had stripped Mai of every article of clothing and ran their hands over her, measuring the curves of her body with their hands, and assessing her chi and responses. The Fire Lord usually wasn't present, but Zuko flat out disobeyed and stood opposite his girlfriend. His golden eyes kept her anchored from her embarrassment. Since he was present, Zuko endured his own examination and Mai had ordered him to stay opposite him so she could relish his embarrassment.

The Fire Lord's examination involved a lot of hands on his naked cock. Zuko was embarrassed to be coaxed to full erection as his girth and scrotum were examined. Mai's appreciative look was the only thing keeping him from flying back into his clothing.

After the Fire Sages were satisfied, Zuko had ordered them out and taken a free moment with his girlfriend. Mai gladly was swept into his arms.

"We can be married within the month. Or whenever you wish to be mated to me," Zuko smiled. Mai watched him softly.

"I love you, Zuko," she said.

The Fire Sages grumbled as they went over their notes. "Her chi did not respond appropriately. I wonder if she is compatible for the Fire Lord."

"That is his decision," one of the Sages protested.

"If she can't conceive, the Fire Lord has other options."

"Yes… if the bride cannot produce an heir, the Fire Lord can have his pick of consorts."

"All will not be lost."

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Azula prowled back and forth inside her chambers as the guards posted outside waited. Ty Lee had separated from her with a soft kiss and made her way to the Fire Lord's throne room. She had been escorted back to her appointed chambers and locked back inside. She wished the windows weren't shuttered and nailed closed. She could use some fresh air.

After maybe an hour, the door opened. Azula had been using the washroom and hurried to pull her trousers back up pulling the long ends of her tunic over the waistband. She was pleased to see her omega waiting, wry smile on her lips.

"Ty Lee," Azula said. She opened her arms. Ty Lee moved into them and they shared a heated kiss.

"Wait," Ty Lee said, pushing slightly at Azula's collarbone. "We can't. Not right now. I have to tell you that Zuko didn't go for it. I'll be visiting but no living together as of yet."

The look of enraged disappointment on Azula's face was palpable. Her hands clenched into fists. "That idiot! What does he care if you stay with me?"

"I think he has something on his mind," Ty Lee admitted. She knew it had to do with the Kemurikage but she didn't know if Azula would admit anything if asked. "I'm taking up my shift tonight with the Kyoshi Warriors."

"You'll be putting more clothes on…." Azula pouted. Her fingers skimmed the bare flesh beneath Ty Lee's tight top. Ty Lee settled her hands on hers.

"It doesn't mean I don't know how to break in. I'll see you later tonight," Ty Lee grinned devilishly. Azula found the evil look very becoming on her omega. She stooped and kissed the corner of those quirking lips.

"I'll be waiting," she promised. Ty Lee twined her arms around her neck and kissed her back.

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Ty Lee slept heavily in the room she shared with Ying. Ying sat quietly, reading from a scroll so as not to wake her. She gently shook Ty Lee awake and helped her dress in her heavy green robe. She adjusted Ty Lee's breast plate and the acrobat tied her sword to her hip. Ying touched up her make up as Ty Lee applied her heavy white foundation. She quirked a smile to her sister in arms.

"Good to see you back," she said gently. Ty Lee flashed a nervous smile to her.

"It was a long vacation, wasn't it?"

Ying smiled. "It wasn't all bad. Not even for us." She was pleased when Ty Lee clasped her shoulder companionably.

"I hope Lo and Li didn't annoy you guys too much," she said. "I'm sorry I ignored you."

"Not ignoring," Ying insisted. "Where love is concerned, you have to give it your all."

Ty Lee's dazzling smile fell her way. They finished dressing and moved out to the courtyard. The sun was setting and Suki lined up the Kyoshi Warriors. The others exclaimed and moved to greet Ty Lee and Ying. Suki hugged her.

"It's good to have you back!" she exclaimed. Ty Lee grinned.

"It's good to be back," she said. "Any leads on the Kemurikage women?"

"I was hoping you could tell me," Suki said. "Has Azula mentioned anything?"

Ty Lee blushed. Most of what Azula said were heated endearments hissed into her skin. That Azula felt more for her than the heat of the moments was confirmed in the aftermath of their couplings. She hadn't said she loved her in return but it was evident in the looks she gave Ty Lee, the soft touches she bestowed on her and her possessive streaks all pointed to a favorable conclusion for the acrobat.

"No…I'm afraid not. Zuko hasn't found any leads?" she wondered. Suki shook her head.

"They may have gone into hiding, but my senses tell me they're around. They're watching and waiting. And now Azula is back in the capital. Please be on your guard," Suki said. Ty Lee nodded but Suki felt her chi spike in confusion. The acrobat's aura felt languid and happy, but now it was jagging. She hoped Ty Lee would remain happy. She deserved to be.

"Alright, Warriors, move out!" Suki called. The girls split up into pairs or alone. Ty Lee patrolled the balconies around the royal family. Mai and her family were allotted the apartments down from the royal chambers. Tom-Tom waved to her from the windows. Ty Lee smiled and waved back.

As the hours drew on further into the night, Ty Lee checked in with Suki and received leave to head to bed. Ty Lee walked around the corner of the courtyard then vaulted up onto a lower ledge of the roof above. She backspringed up and moved along the rooftops toward Azula's window. Drawing her sword, she jimmied it between the slats of the boards and worked the blade in.

When Ty Lee broke the shutters open and sprang in, she was startled to see Azula waiting in a bending stance, fists raised above her head. Fire illuminated the dark room.

"It's me!" Ty Lee squeaked in surprise. Azula let her fire drop instantly and she stalked forward, arms going around Ty Lee's shoulders. Ty Lee gave a different squeak as her feet were lifted from the ground. Her arms flew around Azula's sides. Their lips met in a deep kiss.

"Princess! Are you okay?" the guards called at the heavy wooden door. Ty Lee moved to the washroom and Azula shut the window. She hoped in the darkness of the room the guards wouldn't notice the slats had been broken.

"Fine, fine," she groused. She leaned against the bed post, when the door opened, hoping she looked casual. Her long bed robe and loose hair added to the illusion. The guards swept their gaze in and then shut the door again. Azula smirked and went to the washroom.

Ty Lee was quietly scrubbing her warrior make-up off and Azula slid behind her, hands moving to unfasten her robe and armor. Ty Lee gave a soft sigh as her robe was parted and Azula's hands moved up to her breasts.

"Almost done," she promised. Azula angled her lips against the side of her throat. Ty Lee finished with her make-up and took her golden head piece off. She turned and sprang into Azula's arms. Azula almost couldn't catch her and they fell back against the floor.

"Are you so eager you can't wait to get into bed?" Azula grinned in the darkness. Ty Lee wrapped her thighs over Azula's hips and leaned down for a kiss. They sighed and moved against each other.

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The hour was late, nearing dawn when the smoke creeped in through the broken window slats. Azula had been dozing contently in Ty Lee's arms but the change in energy made her eyes open. She slung an arm over Ty Lee's waist and waited. Her chi flared and she readied to spring into action. The window opened slowly and two cloaked figures slid in. The surrounding smoke came from smoke pellets the so-called Kemurikage carried on them. They weren't fooling Azula when she was the one who had come up with it.

"Princess Azula. We find you at last," one of the women said. Azula sat up, covers falling from her nakedness.

"Cut the dramatics. I know that's you, Zirin," Azula growled. The woman didn't remove her mask to acknowledge, but Azula knew she'd hit the nail on the head.

"What are you doing, Azula? We thought you wanted to fulfill your plan," the other masked woman said. Azula raised her hand appeared to be studying her nails. She could smell Ty Lee's juices coating the ends of her fingers and her stomach gave a pleasurable lurch. She snarled at the women.

"Plans change. Certainly you could have seen that," Azula said.

"I know coupling can be pleasurable, but you're throwing us aside for her? You should choose your friends more carefully."

Azula regarded them with a hooded look of warning. She raised a palm and fire erupted. She cupped the fire ball and knelt up on the bed.

"And you know better than to threaten ME. I'm the one that broke you two out of that nuthouse. Show some appreciation," Azula snarled. The women enfolded themselves into their cloaks and moved back to the window.

"We're still on point to take out the Fire Lord. What will your partner think of you when she discovers you knew we were out here?" Zirin bit out. Azula blasted a stream of fire towards them and they darted out the window. Azula coiled her chi and drew the fire back. She fled to the window and peered out. Gone already. She bolted and shuttered the window, hoping the guards wouldn't notice that the boards on the outside were well and truly broken. Climbing back into bed, she was too pent up with anxiety to sleep.

Ty Lee moaned in her sleep and moved against her. Azula's eyes softened and she cradled her against her. Ty Lee would hate her if she knew the Kemurikage were out there and she had done nothing to help. Even if said help would be extended to the Fire Lord.

The swirling thoughts in Azula's mind crashed around each other. As the sun began to rise, her pent up frustration took on a physical form. When Ty Lee woke against her, lips moving against her throat, Azula tipped her onto her back and spread her legs. Ty Lee welcomed her weight on top of her and Azula took her in hard thrusts, hoping to push her troubles away. She was momentarily put at peace but the lingering doubts remained.

Only Ty Lee's kisses could make her feel less crazed.

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End notes: Azula is going to get it when the Kemurikage go further into play. How will Ty Lee weather the storm…. Read to find out!

Sincerely, pen

7/10/2016