Heavenly
Zuko stared down into golden eyes that mimicked his. Her soft, chubby cheeks widened into an unsteady toothless smile, and his heart melted. He caressed her dark skin, smiling back at her. "Hi, baby girl. Are you ready for your bath?"
Of course, she couldn't answer. Or even understand him yet. She was still only a few months old.
He slowly walked over to the small dresser that had a basin of fresh warm water. He tugged her tiny arms out of the tiny red onesie. She was so tiny.
Her little hands gripped his thumbs, and he couldn't help but lean down and kiss her head-full of dark curls. Once her grip softened he picked her back up, supporting her head and placed her in the basin. She seemed to love the water.
Zuko poured the warm water over her gently, careful to keep it out of her eyes as he scrubbed her curls with soap. Her little babbles were adorable.
Once she was clean, he wrapped her up in a soft towel, gently patting her dry. He held her in the crook of his arm. "What should you wear today, little Princess?"
He ended up just grabbing another onesie from the top drawer. It was a deep blue color. He held her up, placing her against his shoulder and taking a whiff of her clean baby-smell.
Zuko cuddled her close to him as he watched the sun rising from the balcony window. Katara stumbled over to him from the large bed, wrapping her arms around his waist and nuzzling her face into his back. He chuckled, she still wasn't much of a morning person, though she tried to be. The Fire Lord greeted his sleepy wife, "Good morning, my love."
He never knew his life would turn out so heavenly. Years ago when he was banished and alone, he never would have dreamed of where he'd be now. Rightfully ruling his nation, married to Katara, and being blessed with the most adorable baby girl. It seemed like a miracle.
A downright heavenly miracle.