Hello everyone! Welcome to chapter 30 of Days of Eternal Future! I hope you guys are ready for this next chapter, but there is something that needs to be clarified first. THIS CHAPTER IS RATED R. This is for the strong sexual themes in this chapter, so please use a word of caution if you are under 18. As always, I do not own Avatar or its characters, but the story is my own. Onto the story!
When Katara discovered a secret hidden from the world, the fate of Zuko Sozin, she was unknown to the fact that would be her same fate. The day she found that picture would change her life forever. And some people don't take this change lightly and will do anything in their power to stop her.
Let's find out!
Chapter 29: Intertwined
Zuko hunched over the stove, stirring a pot of something that filled the entire house with a delicious smell. He hummed a tune from his childhood as he chopped up some peppers and adding them to a pan.
He looked up when he heard Katara's light fluttery footsteps coming down the hall. She turned the corner, and his jaw dropped a little, leaving his mouth a gape.
Katara leaned against the wall in a tiny red number. It covered not a lot, but just enough to leave something to the imagination. It showed the curves of her hips and bust, with just a little spilling out over the top. The red accented against her olive skin and made her blue eyes shine across the room.
Zuko stared at her for a moment not saying a word. Katara took small steps towards him, trying to move her hips in a sexily way as she did. The movement felt foreign to her, but also natural at the same time. But Zuko didn't move, simply watching her. She placed a hand on his chest, before sliding it down slightly.
"Zuko I…" she began before Zuko shook his head and cut her off, "Wait…" he told her.
Katara stopped all of her movements and looked at him. He took her hand on his chest and led her to the table, sitting her down. He sat across from her and spoke, "Katara… I know what you want… But I need you to understand, I don't know if that's something I can give you…"
She frowned looking at him, "What do you mean?" she asked him. Zuko sighed before speaking again, "Sex… For a vampire… With a human anyway is… Not what you're thinking… At least commonly…" he sighed, trying to regain his thoughts, "Vampires… do that… In order to gain power over a human… they do it knowing it will only hurt them… Or even worse kill them…"
Zuko paused for another moment before continuing, "I don't want to hurt you…"
Katara looked down for a moment then looked back at him. She stood and moved to stand in front of him. She cupped his cheek in her hand, "Then don't let it be that way… We can make a new purpose for this…" she paused for a moment, "I trust you… So, trust me…"
They were both silent, just looking into each other's eyes, before Katara leaned down and placed a kiss on his lips. He was hesitant at first before reaching up to pull her closer. She moved to straddle his lap and he pulled her knees closer to him. The kiss deepened as they got lost in the kiss and lost in the closeness of their bodies. Zuko could feel her heartbeat but the urge to reach into body and suck the life out of her wasn't there. His only goal was loving every inch of her.
Zuko grabbed her knees and stood, carrying her with him to the bedroom. He laid her down on the bed, laying himself on top of her. He held himself up, so he didn't crush her, but he stayed close enough to feel her warmth. His body felt so cold on top of Katara's but she didn't mind. It was like she was getting hit with the cool Inuit breeze and it was refreshing to her.
Once they were stripped of their clothes, Zuko looked down at her once more, "Are you sure about this?" he asked her, "Are you sure about… me?"
Katara cupped his face and smiled, "I've never been more sure of anything in my life…"
Now, more then just their spirits were intertwined, their souls and bodies were too. It was not an act of haste or wanting, but one of love and affection. There was no rush or hurry to get to an end. But only the need to be close to one another. It was like they were one mind, one soul, one body. And the only thing that could tear them apart was time, but even that would not be an issue for long. Soon, they would have all the time in the world. But for now, they had to settle for a stolen moment between two lovers.
As they lay next to each other, only one of them panting and gasping for air, and the other hovered over her, wishing and praying that he didn't leave a mark or a scratch. Anything that would mark her perfect skin.
Katara looked towards him, "That was…" she began. Zuko smiled and nodded, "I know… It was…"
"Amazing"
They both smiled at each other, as Zuko placed a kiss on her head. "Sleep my love… Soon there won't be any time for it…" he smiled and stood, beginning to grab his clothes.
"Wait…" she said, making him turn his head towards her. "Stay until I fall asleep…" she asked of him. Zuko smiled and climbed back into the bed as she snuggled close to him, her eyes closing back into a blissful sleep.
Katara woke the next morning to the room in disarray, pillows were thrown across the room and blankets were torn in two. It made her smile at how chaotic everything looked, when last night was so utterly peaceful. She would never forget the light kisses placed along her skin, and the way he so tenderly held her, as if she were fragile glass that may break.
She stood, placing her robe over her shoulders and moved towards the kitchen. She wasn't surprised to see him standing over the stove, making some breakfast for her. Katara leaned against the wall, watching him.
"I can see you standing there ya know" Zuko told her, sending her a glance. Katara smiled and walked towards him and softly brushed her fingers against his cheek. Flashbacks ran through her brain of the night before. The soft touches and the delicate caresses flood her brain. She leaned up and touched her lips to his, remembering their fierce kisses.
Zuko pulled away after a moment, "You need to eat… You'll need your strength for tonight"
Tonight…
She almost forgot that tonight was her changing. Everything would change. Zuko sighed and kissed her forehead, "It's not too late to turn back you know…"
But Katara shook her head, "No… Never…" she told him. Zuko smiled slightly, "Then let's make today a good day"
Zuko placed a dish in front of her, "Eat up…" handing her a fork. Katara smiled and took, taking a bite. Zuko turned from her and reached into the fridge, pulling out a blood bag. She couldn't help but watch him as he picked on out for himself.
Zuko went to bite into it, but stopped himself, "I can go into the other room to do this…" he offered to her, not wanting to make her uncomfortable. But Katara shook her head, "No… That'll be my life soon. Might as well get used to it…"
He nodded and bit into the bag, sucking out the blood within seconds. When he picked his head back up, his eyes had a reddish tinge and he licked the remaining blood off of his lips. Katara watched him, almost curious, "What does it taste like?" she asked him. Zuko, a little surprised at the question, said, "I'm not sure how to describe… It's different depending on the person it comes from…"
Katara nodded a little, looking down at her food, thinking. But Zuko took her chin in his hand, and made her look at him, "Don't think about that now… Let's just have a good day…"
Ta-Daaa! That's it for this chapter! Only one more chapter until the change! Until next time!
