Takes place during s3 ep 1 - The Awakening

Pairing(s): Ozai/Azula

Main characters: Azula, Ozai

Other characters: Zuko

It felt like years had passed since she'd last seen her father. In reality, it had only been three months but by Agni, those were the longest three months of her life, not to mention the loneliest, even with Mai and Ty Lee by her side. Though it was now, that her ship was docking, that Azula realized just how much she had missed her daddy - his scent, his voice, his touch, everything about him. The thought of seeing him now after all this time made her heart race and her stomach twist in knots.

When she saw him standing there, tall and proud and handsome as ever, ready to welcome her home after her long and arduous journey, she swore her heart skipped a beat. She wanted to rush over to him and throw her arms around him, she wanted to kiss him all over, she wanted to beg him to take her right there in front of everyone... but of course, she restrained herself.

Instead, Azula walked at her normal pace, then bowed before her father as was customary and expected of her. Zuko, who had been trailing just behind her, followed suit.

"Rise."

Ozai gave his children a quick once-over. Though he hadn't seen his son in over three years, he approached his daughter first. "Azula, my daughter. How I've missed you." he greeted warmly, placing his strong and steady hands over her shoulders and lightly kissing her forehead.

The kiss made Azula giddy, Daddy never showed affection in public. "I-I've missed you too, Father." she managed, seemingly breathless. Oh, how she wanted him to kiss her on the mouth but she knew he couldn't, not with Zuzu there and-

Ozai's lips pressed against Azula's, locking her in a passionate but quick kiss that left her wanting, even moreso than before. "You've grown," he whispered low so that only she could hear, his hot breath tickling her ear. "You look ravishing, I have half a mind to take you right here."

Azula felt like she was going to melt into a puddle.

"Tonight, I'll give you a proper welcome."

Tonight? She wasn't sure she could wait that long! Already, she felt that tingly, throbbing sensation in between her legs and he'd hardly touched her... but alas, she'd have to wait. There were formalities to be observed, one of many downsides of being royalty - not that she'd trade her position for anything, the benefits far outweighed the temporary annoyances.

Whatever Daddy had planned for her would be well worth the wait, she decided.