Ch 26
Azula lit a small blue flame and smiled. She was the prodigy bender again.
"Breath in and out." Azula said, watching as Aang followed her movements. The flame followed his command, and she purposefully shrunk the flame.
Aang moved closer to Azula, still practicing his breath control. Azula cut the flame and breathed blue fire from her mouth.
"I want you to try your breath of fire." Azula said.
"Let the chi flow to your mouth." Azula said, as she grabbed Aang's hand and put it on her lower neck. Aang felt the energy flow to her neck, and saw the small blue flames leaving her mouth.
Inhaling, Aang then exhaled but failed to produce fire.
"Remember you're not burning your insides, if that's what you're afraid of." Azula said.
Again, he attempted to breath fire, but failed.
"I'm a human, not a dragon." Aang countered.
"Maybe you need some help." Azula said. She pulled Aang close and breathed some fire into Aang's mouth. Aang pulled Azula close into a deep kiss, their tongues touching each other's. Aang felt himself lay on his back, Azula on top of him.
"I've heard that dragons had intense mating sessions. Care to find out?" Azula asked.
Aang picked Azula up pressed her against the wall, lifting one of her legs against his shoulder. He held her in place with earth bending, and nibbled on her ear.
"Please, avatar." Azula said.
Aang thrusted in and out of Azula, hearing her groan in pleasure. It was all he needed to continue his ministrations, until both climaxed.
"Being this flexible, makes sex all the more enjoyable." Azula purred.
"I have a few ideas in mind." Aang said, releasing Azula.
"I'm sure Ty Lee has more." Azula smirked, only to grimace and groan in disgust as Aang had to waterbend both their juices out of the room.
Next morning, they discovered Sokka and Zuko left.
"Gone fishing, will be back in a few days." Katara said, reading Sokka's badly written handwriting.
Azula shrugged her shoulder.
"Hey, Azula. I need to ask you and Aang a question." Toph said.
"Sure thing." Azula said, facing the blind earthbender.
"Do you and Aang often practice your firebending at night?" Toph asked.
"Many times." Azula calmly said, knowing where it was heading. Aang quickly made motions for Azula to shut her mouth.
"And how come it's always nude?" Toph asked.
Azula and Aang couldn't answer.
"Whatever. We all know you two are fucking. No need to act all concerned." Toph said dismissively.
Ty Lee pulled Aang aside to practice his hand to hand. She didn't pull his punches as she went after Aang. She kicked him hard and sent him to the ground, only to watch him upright himself with his airbending.
Ty Lee entered a pose, and Aang twirled one of his daggers. Once again, both went at it. Ty Lee grabbed Aang's hand holding the dagger, only for Aang to quickly pass the dagger to the other hand and swing it to her neck. Ty Lee also moved her hand towards his neck, in a motion to break it.
"It's a draw. How did you learn to fight like this?" Ty Lee asked.
"Azula has been pushing me in training. Including hand to hand." Aang said.
"Yeah. We all know what you two do when you train at night. By the way, me and you should train at night as well." Ty Lee said.
Aang hoped Azula wasn't the jealous type.
…
Aang woke up to the sweet sound of explosions, as fire nation zeppelins appeared. The main doors were closed, but they wouldn't hold out forever.
"Appa hates tunnels!" Aang said, as Toph created a tunnel that led to the captured airship.
"Aang, there's no way we can leave that way." Katara said.
"We'll have to." Aang said, sitting on Appa's head.
"You guys take the airship and get out of here." Sokka said to his father.
"No! The fire nation can't separate our family again." Katara said.
"It won't be forever. We'll be fine. Just get out of here." Hakoda reassured.
"Katara, lets go!" Azula growled, pulling Katara onto the saddle.
Breaking out of the rubble, a small duel occurred between the zeppelins and Katara, Zuko, and Azula.
"I can't believe they found us." Ty Lee said.
"It was only a matter of time. Aang, you have a place we can head to?" Azula asked.
"Earth kingdom." Aang said.
Arriving at a random spot in the country, everyone set up camp.
"Camping. It feels like old times." Aang said.
"If you want to feel like old times, Me and Azula can chase you and try to capture you." Zuko joked, watching as everyone laughed.
"To Zuko and Azula. Who would have thought they'd save our lives today." Sokka said, raising his cup.
Everyone raises their cups, except Katara. She angrily storms off, and Zuko goes after her.
"Should we go after them?" Aang asked.
"No. Let them sort it out." Azula said.
Next morning, Katara approached Aang as he was feeding Appa. Azula watched, and had to agree with Zuko. Katara needed to find her mother's killer and bring him to justice.
"Can't believe I'm agreeing with Zuzu. Mother, where are you? Are you even alive?" Azula muttered to herself.
Leaving the group, Azula headed to the water and washed her face. She then opened her eyes, when she saw the face of Ursa.
"What are you doing here, mother?" she asked.
Ursa didn't respond, but only blankly stared at her daughter. Azula stood up and headed back to camp. She continued to tutor Aang in firebending, watching his movements. Her mind went to Katara's quest, and the many outcomes.
…
"I'm hitting the hay." Sokka said, Suki following him. Aang and Azula stayed up, practicing with the fire.
"You think they'll be successful?" Aang asked.
"I'll say one thing. Killing in cold blood changes you. If Katara does go thru with this, she'll never be the same. War, it changes you for the worse." Azula said.
"I know. After the north pole, I had nightmares about being in the avatar state. I wasn't in control, but I was there. I did see my movements; when I lost control at the southern air temple, when I destroyed the fire navy." Aang said.
Azula said nothing but looked at Aang. His eyes were haunted; glazed and looking in the far distance. For the first time, she fully realized the weight of his position. He was supposed to maintain peace in the world, and given the current situation of the world, said peace would come at a high price of blood.
"Aang, have you hallucinated?" Azula asked.
"No." he said.
Azula took a deep breath.
"I have." She said, to a surprised Aang who looked at her.
"I've been hallucinating my own mother. For a few months actually. At first, it was nothing. But now, it's bothering. I can't seem to get her out of my head." Azula said.
"What do you remember last of your mother?" Aang asked.
"As you know, I didn't have a close relationship with my mother. But… I do remember better times. When we were closer. She would read to me at night, she was always there when I needed help, or comfort…" Azula started. She wiped away her tears, and felt Aang pull her into his embrace.
"Azula, I think your mother would be proud if she saw what you were doing." Aang asked.
Azula silently rolled her eyes. She knew what her mother thought of her daughter; a monster.
"Azula…I promise you this. After the war, I'll find your mother. I don't care how long it takes, I'll find her." Aang said.
"Ursa. Her name is Ursa. Just so you know. She was the princess of the fire nation, before she left." Azula said.
"Princess? Wouldn't the title be queen?" Aang asked, confused.
"Fire nation politics. But yes, she technically is queen. If she were still in the fire nation, and Ozai kicked the bucket, she would rule the country." Azula said.
Days later, Katara and Zuko returned. Even though Katara and Azula weren't close friends, Azula was happy that Katara didn't kill him.
"I have a question for you. How are you going to deal with my father?" Zuko asked Aang.
Aang didn't have an answer.