Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studios.


"I hate politics."

"Unfortunate as you're Fire Lord."

Katara sent Mai a scathing look. Unperturbed, the older woman continued her expert coup; Katara's Pai Sho tiles never stood a chance. Like all Fire Nation nobility, Mai had years of experience in political warfare and moved with ruthless precision.

She would be a fierce Fire Lady.

Katara froze, the world faded. She'd dedicated her herself to Zuko's safe return, sacrificing more than she cared to dwell on. Obsession had blossomed into affection, and she'd looked forward to exploring those new feelings with him when he awoke.

She'd forgotten about his fiancée.


Author's Notes: Day late, but that wraps up last week's updates. Things are going to start heating up now. The war(s) are coming to a head, love triangles are always messy, comatose Zuko is a perfect Koh puppet and Katara is at her wit's end. Are you ready for it?