Hello everyone! Another short story for my beloved Baavira. This is very comfy Kuvira oneshot where she enjoys some relax in presidential suite in Republic City. I hope you will enjoy this little story and I will be very happy for reviews :)
It was hectic spring afternoon in Republic City as everybody was preparing for tomorrow's coronation of prince Wu. The world leaders arrived from all the nations and every room in Four Elements Hotel was taken. Even the most luxurious one…presidential suite of the Great Uniter and her second in command.
When Baatar and Kuvira walked inside of their new home for this night, they felt all the luxury from the place. It would be perfect for their honeymoon in summer… but they always imagined something more private and out of sight. And…they also had to finish one more task to unite the whole empire before they could oficially get married…
Baatar put their suitcases on the floor and Kuvira couldn't take her eyes from a king size bed with many pillows and blankets. It had to be much more comfortable than their bed in the train or military tent. While taking off her gloves, Kuvira walked closer to the bed and caressed the soft blanket material with her fingers.
„When was the last time we slept in a normal bed." Kuvira said and looked back at Baatar. She knew Baatar remembers everything precisely.
„A year ago in Gaoling. We were staying at old Beifong mansion and I sneaked inside of your room immediately after Bolin and Varrick fell asleep." he said and walked closer to Kuvira. She gave him a smile and caressed his cheek. Kuvira saw it in Baatar's eyes that he's still a bit sad because of Suyin's reaction to their engagement. He hoped his mother would be happy for the two of them, but her reaction in hotel lobby just a few minutes ago proved otherwise… They shared a soft kiss and Kuvira whispered: „Don't think about it anymore…we will have a nice evening just for us tonight."
Baatar sighed but then smiled softly. He was happy that him and Kuvira will have some alone time behind the closed door without Varrick, Bolin and Zhu Li. „I reserved a table in hotel restaurant for us. There should also be a music band tonight." He said and wrapped his arms around Kuvira's waist.
„Really?" Kuvira said with smile and hoped they will have a chance to dance a bit in the evening. The gap between them strated closing again and right before another kiss, they heard someone knocking on the door. It was an assistant from Baatar's team. They needed to measure the width of streets in Republic City for their new secret project…
„I need to go…" Baatar said and Kuvira nodded. They shared last long kiss and when Baatar was leaving, Kuvira said: „Return soon…"
Baatar looked at her for the last time with a smirk on his face and added: „Did you know that this suite also has a spa?" then he closed the door behind him and Kuvira thought about his last words. A spa… She unbuttoned the collar of her uniform and let her hair fall over her shoulders. She put her suitcase on the bed and opened it. Kuvira liked the idea of having a long relaxation bath today… and during that time, she could also do something what she wanted to do for a long time already…
Kuvira's uniform fell on the floor and she took on long white oversize hotel bathrobe. She sat down on the edge of the bed and brushed her long black hair. It felt so unusual to Kuvira that she has some free time. She barely had it during past three years. And sitting on the bed soft as a cloud was after years of sleeping on the ground unusual too. Kuvira wanted to fully enjoy her alone time before her date with Baatar in the evening.
Kuvira put the hairbrush on the bed side table and then opened her suitcase again. She had something hidden inside of it and Baatar wasn't allowed to see it. After a while of searching, Kuvira took out a folder out of her suitcase. It was a catologue of a brand new collection of wedding dresses from the best salon in Ba Sing Se. It was time for Kuvira to finally chose her dress for hers and Baatar's big day.
With the catalogue in her hands and soft smile on her face, Kuvira stood up and headed to the suite's spa. While passing by a small conference table with a vase of flowers, Kuvira saw a little box with the note saying: „For our guests – from the Four Elements hotel staff." Kuvira was observing the box for a moment and then she curiously opened it. There were chocolate pralines inside…
As a head of the Earth Empire army, Kuvira was always very strict on herself. She always ate healthily and was keen on staying fit. Chocolate was a no for her… But that little voice in her head was telling her that today, it's a special day and that maybe she could have one small chocolate… Kuvira picked the one with almond on the top and her eyes got wide when she found out it has alcohol and marzipan filling. „Holy spirits!" she said with her mouth full.
Kuvira wondered if there's marzipan filling in all of them. Probably not… But there was only one way how to find out. Her eyes stayed on the box of chocolates and with a thought of the fact that Baatar doesn't really like chocolate anyway, Kuvira grabbed the box and took it to the bathroom with her.
When Kuvira entered inside of the bathroom, she was amazed by how spacious it was. Everything was made of marble and the room was filled with tropical flowers. Golden flower details on the tap and handles were so beautiful. Kuvira wondered if she could metalbend these flowers too…
Kuvira slowly walked closer to the spa bathtub which had a square shape and was on the floor level. It was surrounded by a light blue stone mozaic on the tiles and next to it, there was small cabinet with fresh towells. The place had a nice scent of lavender oil and lotus blooms. Kuvira stepped on the edge of the bathtub and tried the temperature of water with her tip toe.
Kuvira carefuly put the magazine and the box of chocolates on the edge of the bathtub and unwrapped her bathrobe. Her naked body was revealed as the only piece of her clothes fell on the bathroom's floor. She slowly got to the spa and felt the warm water on her smooth skin. She sighed in relief and closed her eyes. Her sore muscles were now relaxed and the bubbles massaged every inch of her body.
The Great Uniter needs to relax as well…
Kuvira rested her arms on the edges of the bathtub and leaned her head a bit back. She stayed in that comfortable position for a few minutes and then her eyes found their way to her enagagement ring. It was made of platinum with little round emerald in the middle. Simple and elegant at the same time. Baatar knew exactly what Kuvira likes…
Her eyes then traveled to the wedding dress catalogue and while tasting another chocolate pralines, Kuvira started looking at new dress designs. She wanted to pick the one which will represent her and the country she calls home. Nothing too extravagant but nothing too plain…
The bubbles were massaging her muscles and the scent of lavender calmed her often stressed mind. Her hair started to curl because of humidity in the air. She was carefuly looking at all the designs and fabric samples, but she still couldn't find the right dress. It wasn't her style at all and her most important requirement was to feel comfortable in her wedding dress.
Kuvira almost wanted to give up and maybe try another salon but then, after a few more chocolate pralines and pages, Kuvira's dark green eyes spotted the dress she was looking for. It was on the last page. She immediately knew that this is her wedding dress.
The dress was made of ivory white silk with flower and leaves lace details on top. It had long sleeves with small pearls on seams and it would nicely show her sillhouette. Kuvira felt like this dress was made for her. With her dark green ring and earrings, it would surely look nice.
Kuvira was looking at the dress design for a long time and wondred how Baatar will react when he sees her on their wedding day…
Later, Kuvira put the catalogue away and with her eyes closed, she enjoyed the bubble bath… Kuvira did't know what time it is but it seemed like she was in the bathroom for hours… She reminded herself that she has to call to the Ba Sing Se salon tomorrow and make her big order…
When Kuvira walked out of the bathroom some time later wearing her bathrobe again, she safely put the catalogue back to her suitcase so the dress would be a surprise for Baatar. She climbed to the center of the bed and laid down. It was so soft and comfortable… Kuvira covered herself with duvet and rested her head on the pillow soft as a cloud. She was looking at beautiful golden decorated ceiling and yawned quietly. Pherhaps… she still had some time before Baatar returns… Kuvira closed her eyes and fell asleep with the thought of her wedding in her mind… It will bet he happiest day of her life…
…
It was already dark outside when Baatar returned to the presidential suite and saw his soon to be wife sleeping in the fetus position in the centre of the bed. He slowly walked closer with soft smile and gently caressed Kuvira's long hair. When he kissed her temple, he scented lavender oil and lotus blooms. Kuvira opened her dark green sleepy eyes and smiled at Baatar.
„Hey" Baatar said and took her hand to his.
„Hey." Kuvira replied and slowly started to get up but Baatar stopped her.
„Did you enjoy a nap and spa?" he asked with smile and Kuvira nodded.
„I did. You should try it too." Kuvira suggested and quietly added: „Maybe I will join you…"
Baatar felt the wave of energy running trough his body in reaction to his fiencee's words. The gap between them was slowly closing again and when their lips almost met, Baatar spotted something.
„Wait did you eat chocolate?" he asked with a smirk and lifted eyebrow. Kuvira froze and didn't expect Baatar to find out so quickly.
„Me? Chocolate? Why do you think so?" Kuvira replied nervously and hoped Baatar won't find out she ate all the pralines.
„There's chocolate on your lip." Baatar said and Kuvira laid down again. She bited her lip and her cheeks started burning. „That's alright. I am happy that you enjoyed your relaxation time." Baatar smiled.
Kuvira caressed his cheek and corrected the position of Baatar's glasses a bit. „Did everything go as planned?" Kuvira asked and Baatar nodded.
„It did. I couldn't wait to come here back to you…" he said and then added: „The dinner strats in half an hour."
Kuvira watched him with warm feeling inside of her and she really wanted to give him something sweet now when the box of chocolates is gone. „That's still plenty of time…" Kuvira whispered and grabbed Baatar's collar. She pulled Baatar on the bed and closed her eyes as their lips met in a very passionate kiss… He was surprised but then wrapped his arms around her waist and they shared many passionate kisses. Kuvira was now laying under Baatar and with the whispered words of love they both couldn't wait to spend the night here together…
