Lustful Bending
Disclaimer: Hey, guess what? I own Avatar! Nope, sorry guys. I lied! I do not own Avatar, sorry!
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Attn: Thank you all for being so patient as I have been going through a rough time. What with my hubby going to 2nd shift and us only having one car, I have lost out on a lot of sleep. I'm up at 6 am he drives me to work and I pick him up at 11:30. The things I do for you JON. I guess that is love. I just can not relax if he is not home. We make sacrifices for the ones we love. I think Zuko and Katara need to know what I have. Cause I know what love is. I want them to know as well. So I believe Zuko and Katara are destined to be an affectionate, loving and understanding couple. Was that tmi?OK enough babble about me and my man! On with the story!
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Chapter 18
Katara laid back on one elbow gazing at the man she loved. Taking in all that had just transpired. "You know just because I said I love you doesn't mean you can kiss me like that when ever you want." Sitting up crossing her arms across her chest, she pouted. Feeling his grip on her arm, she silently questioned him. Sensing him pulling her close to him she looked into his lustful yearning eyes.
"You mean like this?" Warmth washed over her as he pressed his lips to hers. Running his tongue over her teeth she parted her lips conceiting defeat. Felling a bit bold she brushed her tongue against his. Basking in the savory taste of ash laden wine. Pressing against his chest she felt her heart hasten. Would his touch always be like this, she wondered as the inferno consumed her.
Not wearing his armor he reveled at the sensation of her breasts so close to his heart. Brushing her hair aside he stroked her cheek with a gentle hand. His other hand taking the liberty of caressing her soft contours. Aware now of the happenings growing deep inside her, a moan rose from deep within her throat. It was a sound he relished in, he longed to have more. He needed to have more. He wanted her so badly.
Zuko was easing her down as he heard a grunt of a wild animal. Tearing him self away from his love he looked up to see a fuming Sokka. The water tribe boy looked none to happy to see his sister in her compromising position under the prince. "Well? Don't just stare at me. Get the hell off my sister." He waled at the arrogant prince. "How dare you talk of loving my sister when all you truly want is to fulfill your own carnal desires."
Resting on his knees, obviously annoyed at the interruption, Zuko glared at the peasant. Katara couldn't bring herself to look her brother in the eye. Did he think less of her now? Was that all she was to Zuko? Was she nothing more than an outlet for his lust and desire? Humiliated and speechless all she could do was look at her hands as they fiddled with the hem of her sleeve. She didn't have to look up to know Zuko was angry. Katara realized anger was an understatement, the heat that was radiating off of him was intense, but she dared not move.
"How dare you. How dare you talk of your own sister like that. She means more to me than you could possibly ever know. I love her. Of course I desire her. Look at her." The enraged beast pointed to his lovely beauty. "Katara is beautiful. She deserves to be worshiped like the goddess she is."Katara felt a new warmth rising in her at his declaration. Gazing into each others eyes, he reached for her and together they stood. Never having been compared to a goddess she didn't quit know what to say, so she only looked away. "Katara, I see how beautiful you are, but I also see how kind and loving you are." Zuko pleaded Katara for forgiveness once again for causing her embarrassment. He didn't mean to take advantage of her. "I love you. You know that right?"
Knowing he was sincere she looked him in the eye. How they shined with such passion and yet she saw more. Yes, she knew he loved her. "Yes, Zuko, I love you too." Aware now that the burden was lifted from her, she felt a great sense of relief. Zuko's heart soared to the clouds at her confirmation. Once more she had said she loved him. He felt he could die a happy man now. He was in love and the source of his affections returned his feelings. What more could he desire? He wanted nothing more than to bask in the loving embrace that was Katara.
Lost in a world that belonged to only young lovers, the pair were rudely snapped back to reality as Sokka cleared his throat. "Thats enough. Don't you dare kiss her in front of me." He merely stated. Turning his back to them. "King Bumi has called a meeting. He wants you there." Turning just enough to catch Zuko's reaction, he turned smirking to himself as he left the two lovers in his wake. As if an after thought, "Besides you shouldn't be kissing Katara like that you aren't even married yet."
Katara was completely caught off guard at her brothers remark. Now Sokka was going to marry her off to the prince he hated so much? She had to admit she wasn't offended by the thought. But what was Zuko's reaction going to be? Fear held her in its grip when she saw Zuko run after her brother. Was he going to attack Sokka for his unwanted affirmation. Not able to react she watched as he caught up to Sokka. Grabbing him by the arm. Leering at him he leaned into the water tribe boys face. Whispering so Katara could not her, "That is some thing I plan to remedy."
Katara was not feeling very sure what to think when she saw her brother raise a hand to pat Zuko on the shoulder. Smiling he turned to Katara, "Are you coming? Or are you going to stay here?" Leaning over to the once former hated prince he whispered his reply. "You ever make her cry again and I'll kill you." Zuko blinked, his former self would have loved to see the water tribe peasant try. Resolute in his decision, Zuko would make good on his word.
Katara found she was able to move at last, pressing in between the two boys so they wouldn't fight. She took Sokka's arm in her right arm and Zuko in her left. "See this is nice." Singing with joy as they made their way to the meeting. All the two young men could do is grin, their poor Katara had not a clue. They would both have to admit a happy Katara was far better than a sad or angry one. "So Sokka, Do you know what this meeting is about?" Both men stopped in their tracks. How could she not know what it was about? Was she not there? Did she not see the six thousand men outside the gates?
Sokka realizing she was making small talk was happy to respond. "I'm sure it is about your lovely prince charming." He shot Zuko a glance out of the corner of his eye. Zuko to his dismay did not react to his remark. "So Zuko how does it feel to have six thousand men under you?" He looked to see if the prince would answer.
The prince wanted nothing more than to say, 'Not as good as your sister felt.' But he refrained, instead opting for the more civil reply. "It is a bit overwhelming." Offering nothing more to the offending youth. He had found a safe haven where he didn't have to think about his new found obligations and this brat of a brother Katara has whisked it away.
"Oh. Well if you need help I'd be happy to." Zuko was shocked at his offer. His former self would have laughed at the peasant boy. Now he couldn't, it was rather strange he must admit, was this what friends do for each other? Was Katara's stupid brother, a worthless warrior becoming his friend? He couldn't suppress the smile growing so he turned his head so his companions could not see.
"Thank you." The words just rolled of of his tongue. Soon he found he couldn't stop, "I think I'll be needing all the help I can get. I'm sure my Uncle will help me, but it is nice to know you are willing to help me after all the things I have put you through." Was this the spoiled, arrogant prince they knew? Did he just say, 'nice?' He did, didn't he? Sokka didn't know what to say. Maybe Zuko wasn't so bad after all. Well Katara seemed to like him. Sokka knew he would have to have another talk with her though.
After exchanging some idle banter they arrived at their destination. Everyone was enjoying some babble of their own while they waited. All quieted down at the spectacle of the three young people as they entered, arm in arm. Aang ran up to the trio, pouncing on them. "What took you so long?" Grabbing Katara away from them he led her to a chair. Taking in the sight before her it finally hit her as to what was really occurring. Suddenly she felt a little ping of jealousy. Would Zuko still love her when all is said and done?
The two other boys had found their places at the long table that was surrounded by fire and earth. Zuko took a place by his Uncle. Sokka found a niche by King Bumi. King Bumi raised a hand calling for silence. "Well, I must say today has been most exciting." Hearing most everyone answer in agreement he raised his hand again. Turning his gaze to Commander Jee and Sus seated at the far end of the table, "It would seem you two have some explaining to do. I for one am dying to know why you never told your prince of this?"
Commander Jee stood ready to speak when a small voice spoke up. "Daddy? This is boring. Can't we go outside and play?" Katara looked to the source of the diminutive voice to find the son of Commander Jee tugging at his fathers shirt. Pleading to go outside, the impish boy looked up at his father. Katara couldn't help but feel a tug of jealousy on her heart. This feeling soon forgotten as the small boy unbeknown to him wormed his way in to her heart.
Standing she made her way with ease to the child. Squatting so as to be on the same level as the boy she whispered. "I think it is boring too. But your Daddy has work to do. Would you like to go play with me until your Daddy can come join us?" Bounding into her arms, Suza readily agreed. Zuko watching intently found he had to fight off some very questionable thoughts. Sokka's voice echoing in his head, 'You aren't even married yet.' Smiling to himself he watched as his future wife and mother of his own brood escorted the child out to play.
Clearing his throat Jee continued, "I must apologize for my son. He hasn't seen me for quite some time." that having been said he went on, "As I said earlier, my families loyalties lay with you Prince Zuko. You may be finding yourself asking why? Why would two grown men chose to follow an arrogant, selfish at times, spoiled prince such as yourself?" Zuko was fighting the serge of emotion that was overwhelming him. "Prince Zuko, we, my brother and I, feel you were severely wronged by your own father. Being a father myself I can not tell you how much it angers me. There are no words that I can say to make all that he did that day go away."
Jee could feel his temper rise, he took his seat as his brother rose. Resting a comforting hand on his slightly older twin Sus continued for his brother, "My Prince, King Bumi, everyone please excuse my brother he is a good father. He almost believes he was there that day. It was I who was there and witnessed your fathers crimes. Horrified I quickly wrote my older twin, telling him of all that transpired. We had to work fast the prince was only given a week to recuperate from his wounds before he would be tossed out like rubbish."
Iroh wanting to explain to his beloved nephew took up where Sus left off. "Zuko, in that weeks time we three planned for what would be in your best interests. Jee stepped down from his post as commander to serve with you. We only wanted to keep you safe from farther harm. We never told you because we hoped that the scares would heal and then you would find your own way to us." Voice cracking, Iroh the feared Dragon of the West, tears streaming down his wrinkled face, "I was so over joyed when you came to me telling me you had doubts about the course of your present life."
Jee now in control of himself, "Soon before we knew it, more and more officers were offering their loyalties to you. The small army outside is just that. Those men are but a mere quarter of your followers. All loyal to you and the Avatar, My prince." Letting the room fall into silence, Jee took his seat once more.
Zuko had a realization apparently at the same time Sokka did. As they both spoke as if they shared the same brain, "That makes twenty-four thousand soldiers?" Sus nodded, once more the room lapsed into hushed tones.
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P. S. I hope you didn't think it was too cheesie! I love Fluff! Smut is tastey! LOL QY