Four days passed by faster than I thought possible. There was constant activity. Meetings, messages, planning, thinking, and who knows what else happened. Zuko was gone a lot of the time, but it was okay with me, Katara kept me company. She would talk and talk about Aang and the things he does. How powerful his bending is and how close he is to mastering Fire.

We went to the palace's library and found a scroll on healing with water. She even learned how to 'see' the insides of your body. I found another scroll with remedies for women. She tried healing herself again, and I brewed her a concoction. We're pretty sure she's compleatly healed.

I would drop by and listen to Zuko's meetings every once in a while, but didn't stay long. My time with Zuko during the day wouldn't be for very long, so we would always make the most of it.

I was tired a lot, mostly because my husband would keep me up most of the night. There was another reason though. My dreams. I kept having the same nightmare, only different tragedies would happen. Zuko and all of my new friends would die in the end, and I would be on a ship sailing away. I was able to cover up my fear when I would wake up pretty easily. Too much practice.

On the fourth day, the women and children came back to Ba Sing Se. The women had hugged their husbands. It was a joyous reunion. Unfortunately, someone said something about having only a day with their wife, then chaos broke out. Women clung to their husbands, crying. Lovers rushed to find someone to marry them. Children cried, not really understanding what was going on.

I was with Zuko, standing with him on the wall. He grabbed my hand and squeezed it tight. I wanted to rush out there and comfort everyone, but I couldn't. Tomorrow will be the day we leave for the Fire Nation. We are expecting to meet a group of water tribe warriors, then we will hopefully get there by the next night. Zuko had tried to explain how waterbenders are more powerful when the moon is out. I'm only guessing that firebenders get their power from the sun.

I was so nervous all the time, it made me feel sick to my stomach. Zuko squeezed my hand again, pulling me back to reality.

"Come on. Let's go eat."

We walked back up to the palace, his arm around my waist. Normally this display of public affection would be frowned apon, but seeing as how every couple was doing it, we didn't care. When we entered Aang's room, it was silent. Katara, Toph, Iroh, Sokka and Aang just sat there, staring. The food looked delicious, but not even Sokkka was eating. He was always hungry. I had to do something to break up the quiet.

"So, Katara. Zuko had once told me that he chased you guys all over the place. Did he ever capture any of you?"

In response, she laughed. "He tried to."

"Hey!" Zuko said. "I got you once!"

"Ya, but you didn't have me for long."

After that, conversation broke out. They all talked of the fun times and adventures. I wish I had been there. We sat there for about three hours, just talking and laughing.

Zuko and I came into our room, our spirits high. He took his shirt off and jumped into bed. I disrobed and put on a light nightdress. When I was finished, I crawled into bed next to him. He put his arm around me, as he always did before we went to sleep. We have been married for eight days. I feel as if it had been three.

"Zuko?" I asked. There has been one particular subject that has been bothering me lately.

"Hmm?"

"On our wedding night, when we said good night, you called me Princess Song. You were just joking, weren't you?"

He readjusted himself before answering. "No, I wasn't. If Aang defeates my father, then the title of Fire Lord automatically passes on to me."

"Oh."

I had never thought of that. I know it seems stupid, but he's always just been Zuko to me.

"Does that bother you? The title?"

"No," I said carefully. "It doesn't bother me, I just hadn't thought of that. Do you want to be Fire Lord?"

"I don't really have a choice Song."

"I know, but if you did have a choice, would you be the next Fire Lord?"

I threw my hand across his toned stomach and waited for his answer.

"Yes. I think I would. If I could get the Fire Nation back to the way it was before the war, things would be a lot better."

"Some would hate you for that. Would you be ready?"

"I've had people hate me from the moment I was born. I don't think it would hurt me."

"I don't think that's something I'd ever get use to. Do you think…" I wanted to know his opinion, but didn't want to seem eager for the throne. Quite the opposite actually. I don't think I'd be ready for it. There would be so many things I'd have to learn. "Do you think I'd be a good Fire Lady?"

He laughed. I couldn't believe it. Here I was, nervous to ask him his opinion, and he laughs at me.

"Of course. The people will love you. Even if the don't love me."

"But I've done the whole 'rich wife' thing. I was known as the weird one. No one liked me."

"Song," He said as he leaned down and looked at me. "You shouldn't worry about that."

His warm breath tickled my nose. My thoughts suddenly became foggy. He's right, I shouldn't worry about that.

"You're right. Just forget I ever said anything."

"I will…for now."

Ugg. I'd really gotten myself into a sticky situation. He laid his head ontop of mine and held me close. I suddenly became really tired. He started saying something, but my eyelids closed and my nightmares returned.

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When I woke up, Zuko wasn't there. Again. I was starting to get use to the fact that he won't be there when I wake up. Why did he have to be such an early riser? I sat up and was surprised to see him standing by an open window.

"Good morning." He said as he walked over to me.

"Good morning." I replied as he kissed my forehead.

This was the big day. We will get on a ship and go to the Fire Nation to fight. Amazingly, I was calm. So was Zuko.

I got dressed and followed my husband out our room and towards the dining hall. We held hands, like always. We ate, talked a little with Aang, and packed our bags. We then went to a ceremony the Earth King was having to wish us luck. After that, we boarded the ships and set sail.

I had never been on a ship. Sure I'd been on a ferry, but that was different. The ferry rides I had taken were gentle. The ship I was on right now was tossing and turning. It made the contense in me stomach twirl around and around. I was going to get sick at any moment.

Katara came up beside me and said, "You okay? You're looking a little green."

"It's nothing." I replied, trying to hold down my breakfast. "I'm just a little seasick."

"Are you sure it's the sea that's making you sick?" She asked, humor dancing in her eyes.

"What do you mean?" I snapped.

She looked taken aback but said, "Did you ever think that you might be… you know."

My patience was wearing thin. "No I don't know. Would you care to inform me."

This was totally out of character for me. What is wrong with me?

She leaned down and whispered, "Did you ever think that you might be pregnant?"

The color drained from my face. I could feel it.

"Song?" She asked worriedly.

I stood up and ran over to the railing, heaving my guts out. No! I can't be! It's only been a week! A comforting hand patted my back.

"It's okay, just get it out."

When I was finished, I wiped my mouth, turned around and looked at her.

"There's only one way to find out."

She nodded knowingly. I wanted for her to 'see' if there was anything inside of me.

"We better go to a more private place."

We ran off the deck and into an open room. Katara quickly froze the handle. I pulled off my dress and laid down. She bent some water and put it on my stomach. Laying her cool hands on my skin, she closed her eyes. Her fingertips moved across my belly in a rhythmic pattern. A smile found it's way to her lips. She opened her eyes and beamed at me.

"I couldn't 'see' any thing, but I can somehow 'feel' something, like a presence."

"What are you saying?" I asked sharply.

"Song," She said as she stood up. "You're pregnant."

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The End.

AN: Ah ha ha ha!!! Cliffhanger!! Don't worry though, I'm writing a third installment to my Love, Honor, and Iroh rampage.

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