A Kiss in Ba Sing Se
[A/N: When we finally come to ourselves, will we also be accepted by those around us?
Sometime we don't realize that we are what we accuse others of being.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Avatar: The Last Airnbender
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Comment if you wish. All feedback is welcomed.]
Chapter 57
Of Monsters and Men
The loud screams and yells from the front of the room sent Fong bolting with her silver scythes drawn. "Stay here and watch over them," she ordered Katara before turning past the last chair.
"I heard that cowardly Avatar's voice, no doubt crying in fear!" the man-eater roared as she gazed around the room. "Where is that lowlife? Will he sacrifice a friend for his own miserable existence?" she asked having hold of the squirming young ma in her clawed grip. "Believe me Aang, I can do him in a few moments even where I stand, and he will be nothing more than an empty husk when I'm finished!" the creature threatened holding her prey half up on his tip toes. "Don't you care... Avatar?"
"Let his Majesty go!" they overheard Lili demand of the monstrous being.
The airbender looked over at the blue-eyed woman across from him. "I've gotta go," he whispered as he finally managed to pull up his signature red trunks.
"Sit," Katara ordered him silently with a scowl as she pointed to the floor.
He waved her off trying to stand and get his pants up only to topple back to the ground. She was about to scold him but the way he looked up at her said he was in a near panic.
"What's wrong Aang?" she whispered with deep concern.
"I-I can't bend... I can't even go into the Avatar state..." he mumbled looking very confused.
Katara focused on him. "Aang calm down. Toph couldn't bend either when she got back. It might be a side-effect dear, hopefully temporary. All the more reason you... or Toph can't go out there. Zuko has been in tough scrapes before, I'm sure he'll figure this one out too," she assured him. "Besides, you really think Mai is gonna let some other woman, uh, woman-like thing take her man."
"But I'm the Avatar," he pleaded quietly with her. "I-I have to help my friends. I brought that here. It's all my fault Katara."
She gave him a sympathetic look. "Right now Aang, you have to let the rest of take care of this... handle this, please," she stressed to him. "We'll send it right back where it belongs."
"I said, let him go or else!" the countess ordered again with a deadly glare.
The succubus appeared unfazed. "Bring me that no good Avatar and I will," Hidimbi countered with a sneer pulling him in closer. "Do you really think any of you, or even all of you combined have any hope of stopping me even confined to this circle? I'll give you one... no, I'll be magnanimous... make that two minutes, to show yourself airbender."
Suddenly the Rakshasi let out a cry halfway between a scream of surprise and a moan of ecstasy. Her captive had delivered a massive, wrenching, double tittie twister on her larger-than-life nipples. Instinctively she loosed her grip attempting to cover her breast and knocking his hands away.
As he tried to run, her snake-like tail coiled around him faster than he could see it move. He grimaced sharply feeling as though he had been bound by a steel cable.
"You naughty boy," Hidimbi seethed through her pointed teeth staring at her hapless victim as she move him before her. "On second thought, take your time Avatar, this one is special. Hmm, a pity such a fine and noble man has to perish for the likes of you. I can feel his courage and strength coursing through me already and we haven't even joined. His touch alone gave me such pleasure... unbelievable!"
"Stay away Aang... the world needs you bro! I'll be okay!" Sokka called out to him in short gasps trying to breath through the crushing hold. "Zuko... light her up... burn this bitch!"
Upon hearing her brother's voice, the waterbender was on her feet as she dumped the unconscious princess on the Avatar who was again trying to stand. "Take care of her... you owe her plenty," she said over her shoulder running to the front.
"Katara… hey… help me up!" he called after her.
She paused for a moment. "That thing wants you and we're not gonna let her have you, is that clear Aang?" Katara said in an authoritative tone. "You may want to help, but now all you would do is get in the way. With Zuko and me, maybe we can send her back to where she came from... got it boyfriend?"
Aang nodded in surrender. "Got it. Be careful Katara," he replied even as he cradled the unconscious metalbender.
Katara couldn't bring herself to turn and look at them even though she had created the lovey-dovey scene. She ran towards the front around the end high-back stuffed chair.
The whip of water mixed with rice wine was already connecting with the man-eater's face before she even saw her assailant. Even though the giant stumbled back slightly, she did not relinquish her prize.
Hidimbi wiped at her burning blue eyes trying to see, but still with a gleeful smile. "Is that you Avatar? Afraid to attack me outright even with your bending!" she taunted. "I have faced much... ah, who are you?" she asked focusing on the auburn skinned waterbender. "You do seem ever so familiar to me. I have seen you I'm sure of it! " she commented cocking her head to the side as the waterbender gathered more ammo.
"Let my brother go... you ugly, uh... shen!" Katara said in a voice so low it gave everyone in the room chills. The chills might have also come from the entire room being filled with a mist as the temperature began to drop.
"I do know you," Hidimbi said under her breath almost in fear. Sokka noticed even through his discomfort that the succubus looked visibly shaken for some reason. "Milady... I am not a sea serpent, not even remotely so!"
The sudden respectful change in the Rakshasi's tone caused everyone in the room to look even more curiously at the waterbender.
Katara froze the floor within the ring. "If you don't let my brother go, you'll wish you were, you filthy tiangou!" she swore as more water began to orbit her.
"Of... of course, and that is a closer relation. I know many of them," Hidimbi shyly replied as she uncoiled her tail, pointing Sokka towards his sister. "See, he... he is... uh, completely unharmed... madam. Totally without injury I can assure you. No need to continue such hostilities, wouldn't you agree," she reported trying to keep her footing on the slippery ice. "He is quite sturdy... eh, and very strong if I do say so myself, a credit to your lineage and..."
Katara stepped into the circle, walking upon the slippery surface as if it were dry ground. "Shut up," she ordered as she transformed the whip into a number of ice spikes that floated about her. "Are you... really okay Sokka?" his sibling asked as she cautiously approached them, quickly looking him over.
He nodded, "Just have to catch my breath... plus, she smells really good up close," he commented looking back at the now subdued and silent being. "But nothing broken or cut... I don't think."
The floor was now back to normal as the spikes equally returned to their liquid state.
"You sure?" she asked once more eyeing her sibling until she came across a prominent display. "Sokka," she heatedly whispered over to him, "... your... uh, your war-club is showing!"
Sokka dropped both hands over the distinctive mound in the front of his pants, unsuccessfully covering the length that ran down his thigh. "Sorry sis... I can't seem to help it," he gasped with a deep flush. "She must have done something to me... maybe like a venom from her tail!"
Without hesitation Katara walked up to the fearsome creature. "What did you do to him?" she growled as she gazed directly into Hidimbi's non-blinking eyes.
"Be careful Katara," Zuko warned exhausted but still ready to launch another attack. "She could be trying to fake us out!"
Somehow the Water Tribeswoman knew she had the upper-hand as she froze the creatures horns, encasing them in solid ice.
The man-eater's brow furled in pain as the cold penetrated into her head. She looked away from the hard stare with an unexpected air of respect. "Do… do to him? As I have told you... milady, he is unharmed. Ugh... the ice... it's been over 10,000 years since anyone has done this to me," she groaned trying to stop the continuous brain-freeze. "I-I give you... my word, milady, I don't know what you mean! He is... per... perfectly fine," she replied almost desperately. "If I would have known…"
"He is not fine!" Katara interrupted as she froze her tail causing the being to whimper loudly. "Just look at his… uh, privates. That isn't normal, even for my horny brother! He… he looks like a schoolboy just waking up! I haven't seen him like that in ages," she retorted with a blush. "Tell me what you did to him or by Tui, the next things I'll freeze will be those tits!"
The Rakshasi gazed over at Sokka trying to hide his manly bulge. "Do... do you mean, his erection... milady?" she asked now dropping to her knees from the excruciating sensation.
"Yes… what else would I mean?" the waterbender yelled pointing towards her brother. "Fix it!"
The man-eater shrugged with half closed eyes fighting her pain. "If I do... he dies, milady. It is my nature, Favored of Tui and La. He... he is only experiencing a natural... reaction to my smell. Ah-all men, become aroused when they... come... come near me. But please, Gracious One, rest assured, it will fade… in time or with use.. many uses," she explained in her pain racked voice as she turned her horned head to the side to continue to peek over at him. "So please... blessed one, free me. This hurts so badly!"
Katara shook her head while she pinched the bridge of her nose. "There seems to be a lot of that kind of thing around here."
The Rakshasi breathed a sigh of relief as the ice around her appendages fell away. "Thank you...milady."
Toph sleepily swiped her face upon his chest as she began to awaken with a slight moan and did a back-hand rub across her glistening foggy jade eyes.
"Why do you have to be so damn cute," he sighed feeling her loose raven hair. "You really are a divine little... monster."
She sat away from him with her eyes closed and head down, "So... you know Aang. Why were you holding me? Why not just throw me to the floor like the rest of the trash nomad?" she asked fighting back her tears. "I'm helpless right now. If you want to know... I can't..."
He reached forward and pulled her back to himself kissing the top of her head unexpectedly. "I know my love, Katara told me. I can't either. Remember, if you can't, I can't. We're joined that way. I guess, if you're a monster, that makes me one too," he said squeezing her tighter.
Her eyes widened in shock at his affection. "B-but I heard in your voice, how you hate my kind. I felt your loathing and it made me want to throw up," Toph commented in a quivering voice confused by his contradictory actions. "Why are you mocking me? Why are you calling me your love? Can you really love a monster like me?"
She heard his deep sigh as she felt his tears fall upon her face. "I've never stopped loving you Toph. The truth is, I really didn't know what I was talking about," he admitted as he kissed her forehead this time. "Please, please forgive me. I can remember I once read a report that Zuko shared with me from my fight with Ozai. It was from a captain of a down airship. He described me as an unstoppable monster who the Phoenix King had no chance against. He wrote they all feared for their lives. It didn't feel good to be described like that," he exclaimed tipping her face up to his. "I'm just what I am, and you are who you are. We are born what we are and we make it good or bad, I truly believe that. I know it must have felt even worse to have the one you love say... what I said and I'm so ashamed of myself. Can you ever forgive me?"
The off-centered kiss that captured part of his lower lip and chin was her answer. He adjusted to bring them fully together and sank his tongue deep into her mouth.
They slowly parted and she could feel his heart beating faster. "J-just because I kissed you, doesn't mean I forgive you totally, you moron. This is your second time you've done this to me," she remarked trying to appear angry. "What are you going to do to make this up to me... and before you go to sex, it has to be something that is just for me."
Aang's face scrunched up. "Well, I can do you only and..."
She shook her head. "Denied! You enjoy that far too much. I... heard your humming... and all those comments about honey and nectar. You just love seeing me..." she stopped as her face exploded beet red. "Denied, that's all I'm saying!"
He shifted his mouth back and forth. "So you found me out. I do love seeing your cute face my love when you're shaking and moaning," he confessed.
She punched him as hard as she could which wasn't much. "That's enough talking about it. It's embarrassing... even though you're really good," she said in a fading voice and slight smile. "But think of something else I said!"
Again he was rubbing the back of his head. "You're not making this easy Sifu. I'll have to think about it a bit."
"Speaking about thinking, did you figure out your stupidity all on your own Twinkle Toes or did somebody help you?" she inquired with a quirky half grin.
It warmed his heart to hear her call him by that familiar moniker. He dropped his head as he began to speak. "Ah, unfortunately I'm not that smart. Actually, Hidimbi explained it all to me my love," he said as his voice began to crack. "I've... I've been a fool all these years, believing lies. Even with you, I said one thing and then took it back. I told you it didn't matter what or who you were, and then I said that it did. She said I was a hypocrite and she was right. I've hurt you again and all I can do is say... I'm sorry, and you still forgive a scumbag like me."
Toph smiled tightly. "Hey, what can I say, I'm a sucker for a scumbag like you."
He chortled lightly as he removed a strand of hair from over her muted green eyes. "This time Toph, I'm gonna change. I really mean it. Hidimbi is so mad at me now for hurting you that she wants to eat me, and not in a good way. My ignorance has put all our friends in danger and there's nothing I can do about it!" he cried in frustration.
"It's not the first time Twinkle Toes your ignorance has got us into trouble. Uh, how are they doing? The Rakshasi are pretty tough," Toph stated matter-of-factly now listening more closely for sounds from beyond them.
He shrugged his shoulders. "I really don't know. Last thing I knew she had Sokka and..."
The princess's face dropped as she took in what he said. "That stupid elbow-leech has Snoozel?" Toph exclaimed as she unsteadily got to her feet. "Why didn't you tell me this earlier meathead? If she hurts him, so help me, I'll have Rakshasi himself here to answer for that!" she called out throwing back her head.
"You can do that?" he asked in awe.
"Dumbass, the monster you remember... Jade Emperor's daughter, that you choose to forget," she gawked shaking her head.
He blushed slightly. "Oh yeah... I guess I did over look that a little. But Toph, she's here chasing me! Maybe if I tell her I've changed she'll stop, " Aang suggested her in a loud whisper. "Please get back down, you're still very weak. What can you really do out there when you can barely stand," he asked her trying to take her hand as she shook him away. "I'll go out here instead."
Even though she felt how unsteady she was on her feet, she wasn't going to let it dissuade her. Her bending was returning, no doubt due to her make up with the double-minded Avatar. She could now make out the battle scene on the other side of the row of chair and upturned tables that were used to create a partition for the room. Toph also knew if push-came-to-shove, she probably couldn't bend more than a small rock a meter or two. Metal bending was totally out of the question. She scowled deeply at him. "Listen, you stay back here and hide. Once a man-eater starts to hunt, they're pretty single-minded. I doubt she would believe anything you would have to say," she told his as his eyes dropped in shame. "But I'm not gonna let Captain Boomerang become her midnight snack either! Remember, he saved my life... more than once and yours as well dunderhead! Houri! Leave my friend alone, don't you fuck him! Do you hear me Hookah! You fuck him... and I'll fuck you up permanently!" she threatened in the loudest voice she could muster.
"H-he... he is perfectly fine your majesty!" the man-eater echoed back in a quivering, almost apologetic voice. "Didn't know you were here as well with these, your... companions I gather? Of course, how dull-witted of me. The ice mage has been by your side before. You two are inseparable and..."
Toph pushed the closest chair aside as much as she could, half tripping as she did. "Have to shut up that gabby giant idiot up before she lets my secret out!" she thought shuffling forward into the room.
Finally the princess was in the clear. "Enough, shut up you stupid pig-cow! Not you Katara, the other pig-cow," Toph clarified with a smirk. "Are you okay Snoozles, did she get ya or give you any? Her stuff is deadly," she asked as she staggered more into the room, her footing still unsure.
"I'm fine Toph, totally un-gotten or given," he proclaimed with a smile and a wink.
The waterbender narrowed her eyes as her jaw clenched at the derogatory comment.
"Be careful Toph," Suki warned moving to her side. "You don't want to take a spill. You still look pretty weak still. You really should have stayed back there."
"Let her fall. Might do her some good and knock some sense into her," Katara sneered looking away.
"I tried to tell her to stay back here," the airbender called out from behind the make-shift barrier. "But you know Toph, once she gets her mind-set, she not gonna listen to anybody!"
The little general huffed with a half-smile,"Stop whining back there princess!" she laughed. "Somebody has to protect your chastity!"
Suddenly Toph was the only one laughing and most were looking away from her, except for Katara.
"Take it easy sis," Sokka whispered to seething sister. "She may not remember... okay?"
The waterbender nodded slightly as she relaxed. "Okay... I here you... brother."
"Sheesh, it was only a little joke. What's up with you guys?" Toph asked as she scratched her head.
Suki gave her a side hug. "It's nothing Toph. Everyone's just a little on edge and we've been worried about you... and Aang. So why don't you go back and let us take care of this small matter. I'm sure once you've tanked up..."
"Hey, I've already got enough in the tank to take care of Miss Horn Head here!" the princess declared proudly. "And you know me, do I ever miss a fight? Just not my style fan girl. Hey you, Sucker-Butt, why are you here trying to eat my friends?"
Hidimbi took in a deep breath as she dropped her eyes. "It's succubus, your majesty, succubus. I was here only for the Avatar, no one else until they started to attack me," she explained. "If they would have not impeded my..."
Toph began to laugh, "Well duh, don't you think we're gonna protect our friend, even that numskull Avatar? I told them to go and get him away from you in the first place you stupid hippo-cow... and that's an insult to hippo-cows! Now unless you want to know how it feels to have your own horns shoved up that huge ass of yours, I suggest you head back to wherever it is you're from! Do you understand me... Hymen!"
Before the obviously crestfallen creature could reply, Katara laughed braggadocio as she crossed her arms. "Just like you Toph! Showing up after all the hard work is done and trying to steal the credit! I don't know which is worse, pretending you actually did something or making out yourself out to be the hero. I had it well in hand long before your little weak butt staggered out here. Suki told you to go back and lay down. Why can't you just listen! Ask her yourself, your majesty, she'll tell you. She's already given up to me, haven't you... Hidimbi?" Katara said with a flair of her hand as if presenting a trophy.
Hidimbi lowered her head. "It is true your majesty. This fearsome one laid my heart low with a glance of her murderous eyes and as I recognized that powerful spirit..." the Rakshasi started.
The princess didn't want the man-eater to reveal anymore as she cut her off. "Uh... eh... well, when it comes to her brother, she can get pretty scary," Toph interjected as everyone else in the room nodded.
The group reaction was not what the waterbender expected. "Hey! Why is everybody mumbling and agreeing with her? What's that suppose to mean Toph?" Katara railed as she looked at her allies. "I have a good mind to..."
"You, a good mind?" Toph started to chuckle once more. "I really don't think so Sweetness! I think you were probably dropped on your head too many times as a kid on that ice or left in the cold! Something froze solid up there."
The waterbender clenched her jaw. "Like you're one to talk you mindless... Troll! All you have is a rock for a head and I think you've busted yours on too many boulders!" she lashed back.
The princess smiled devilishly. "Better than being filled with just water!" Toph retorted sticking out her tongue.
Katara rolled her big blue eyes. "Oh, how mature... princess!", she replied also sticking hers out.
"There they go again," Zuko sighed rubbing his temples.
"May I go home now?" Hidimbi asked meekly. "I swear I will never bother you.. or your kind friends again milady. I-I can't leave without you opening this circle, but our word is our life."
Katara turned on her with a murderous glower. "What about all this mess you caused. Who's gonna clean all this up! Do you really expect to come in here and turn the place upside-down and then just leave missy?" she shouted pointing to the debris from the battle.
"But... but... your greatness, all is covered in purified salt. I cannot handle such. I will be happy to make amends in any other fashion you may ask of me," Hidimbi reasoned with her head hung low.
Many thoughts went through the waterbender's mind including having the creature devour her earthbending antagonist and rival. She quickly dismissed the notion.
Toph shuffled anxiously about on her feet. "Just let her go Sugar..."
"Quiet, I'm thinking here," Katara cut her off in a no-nonsense tone. "An opportunity like this doesn't along everyday."
"But sis, really be careful," Sokka now warned her. "You're dealing with things you know little about."
His concerned look erased half her consideration. She finally sighed. "Just, promise to leave Aang alone... forever. You and your kind. He's my boyfriend and the hope of our world, for better or worse, got it?" Katara exclaimed washing away part of the salt ring.
The Rakshasi smiled as if relieved. "To have a queen such as I in your service would have given you great power and riches, most merciful one. But I shall abide by your request," she said as she knelt to the floor and touched her head. And with that, she disappeared and so did the game.
"Oh sis... wwwhhhy! You blew it!" Sokka cried out holding up his hands and dropping to his knees. "This was a chance of a lifetime! We would've been set... like forever! WHHHHYYYYY! Oh Toph you were right! She was dropped on her head!"
The waterbender crossed her arms as she turned her back to her sibling. "You're the one who told me to be careful, dumbass! And as for being dropped... go look in a mirror! What did you think I was going to do? We're all out here fighting for him in the first place!" she yelled pointing to the back of the room.
He grabbed the sides of his head. "Duh, tell her you wanted her to grant you like a gazillion wishes or do whatever you say! How about that! As your... eh, slave, you could have made her leave Aang alone anyways or better, be his bodyguard! By Yue, why didn't I get a smart sister like Toph!"
With that comment, the Vice Regent was soaked in ice cold water from head to toe.
The siblings were still squabbling in the background as Mei Mei and Soo Ming arrived.
"Where is it?" the sorceress asked as she ran into the center of the room, a silver scimitar in hand.
"Gone, but more importantly, where were you two when we truly needed you?" Lili asked lifting a brow. "The Vice Regent was almost killed!"
Mei Mei bowed, head to the floor. "Pardons cousin. It took me all this time just to ascertain her location. By the time I got to her current reported locale, she had already satisfied him or them. Finally I found Master Puck and he had her schedule and I was able to cut her off before she got to the next one. She's one busy girl," she reported obviously impressed.
Soo Ming bowed too. "My pardons as well your majesties. I will make sure my evening schedule is left with you from now on. Is the Regent well? Did he sustain any injury?" she asked looking over at him bickering with his sister. "He seems... quite fit." Suddenly her unearthly dark eyes caught sight of his arousal. "Oh by the Gates of the Spirit World! Is that all him?"
"From Kikei's report earlier, we trust so. She spoke of him being the size of three, maybe four well sized men" Lei stated unable to believe it herself. "Uh, there was one... eh, minor incident when he was drawn near to the creature."
Lei whispered the details into the youthful appearing woman's ear once she stood.
Her deep brown eyes focused on his significant bulge. "Oh by the dragon's blood, I would never call that minor! Uh, your majesty, mayhap I could offer my special services in lieu of being tardy, free of charge of course to his majesty. I feel terrible for jeopardizing his safety so," Soo Ming purposed not taking her eyes from him.
"Stop cousin," Mei Mei suddenly said. "Rather it was my incompetence in not finding the Lady Soo Ming sooner that brought about the near fatal tragedy and his lordships discomfort. I humbly ask that I be allowed to make recompense at any cost to this humble body he may exact!"
The countess let out a short chuckle, "You two are so transparent. The biggest whores in the palace! How could I let his majesty fall into such hands. If anyone is to blame... it would be me," she said shyly, sneaking a peek Sokka's way. "As the leading lady, I must take full responsibility on behalf of her majesty to make amends for these dire circumstances. It would bring dishonor on the entire royal family if I did not..."
"Uhm... doesn't he already have a lover?" Lei brought up pointing at Suki.
"These are extraordinary circumstances," Mei Mei said with a raise finger. "Such a petite girl as she, do you really think she could take a pounding... all night long," the busty woman exclaimed wiping the drool away from the corner of her mouth.
Lili nodded stepping up beside Soo Ming. "As much as it pangs me to say this, Lady Mei Mei is correct. He will need experience and someone with the proven endurance to handle... his unique and rather large... uhm (gulp),ah... issue," she finished fanning herself with her hand.
Lei smiled as she shook her head. "Is that so? Maybe I should offer my services. My oral skills are said to be second to none, by both women and men... well the few men I have had any intimacy with. I have found certain men with gentle natures to be most attractive. He being one of them, has a certain... feminine charm actually. He could then relax and let me drain the unagi for him. Men like him are often adept at tongue play as well. We might find mutual satisfaction," she huffed obviously becoming excited.
Soo Ming chortled sharply as she turned towards the slender lady. "Oral? Look at the size he promises. The tip alone would be almost the size of your fist girl! How would..."
Even the top courtesan of Ba Sing Se was impressed as she saw Lei easily slip her fist into her mouth.
"Well, I guess that answers that," the sorceress remarked. "You'll have to teach me that trick little one. Many times I could have used it instead of unhinging my jaws... don't ask how. So countess, which of us will it be, or perhaps... all four? He looks strong enough for it?" she exclaimed taking another look his way.
Lili tapped her chin. "Beside his lover, there are two other women we must consider. Each with a vicious nature and an appetite equal to our own, ladies," Lili shared as she huddled with them.
"Who are you speaking of," Soo Ming asked smiling boldly. "I'm up to the challenge!"
Lili signaled back towards the center. "The one he is arguing with, his very own sister. Her love and devotion to him knows no bounds, of this I am sure. Neither does her jealousy. She'll seek him... not to satisfy him, but to steal him away from all others... that selfish bitch," she seethed. "Even now she's aware we are looking and she's making her plans, that I guarantee you. That poor man will be the one to suffer."
"But what if his desires drive him mad and he ravished his own sister in the night?" Mei Mei began to fantasize aloud.
Soo Ming's brown eyes narrowed, "Then she would have her heart's desire will she not? At the expense of his guilt no less," she surmised.
They all nodded in agreement.
"Who is the other," Lei asked listening intently to the conversation.
"The tall fire priestess. I knew there was something strange about that one. She was just too good with those knives to be natural," Lili pointed out with a knowing smirk.
The sorceress' ear perked up. "Fire priestess you say? Then she's drank dragon's blood... oh, what a worthy adversary," she said rubbing her hands together.
"So what she's drank dragon's blood, what's that got to do with anything?" Mei Mei asked rolling her jade eyes.
Lili lowered her voice. "Lady Mei is exceptionally strong, especially for a non-bender. She also carries an unusual amount of weaponry that she can deploy with pinpoint accuracy. No doubt she is of the Agni clan, but even non-bender cannot perform the feats she can without..."
"Dragon's blood," Soo Ming filled in. "They give it to the non-bending clergy, usually without their knowledge to enhance their abilities. It changes them... or kills them. She is very strong indeed."
Lei looked between the countess and the sorceress. "How do you two know about this?" she asked not quite believing the story.
"I was told of it when I was being trained as a healer," Lili told her. "They said if you get a person who is fire nation clergy, because of the dragon's blood, they are very fast healers and... also allergic to certain roots and berries that can treat normal people."
"So you think she's interested in the Vice Regent as well?" Soo Ming asked. "She is the Fire Lord's concubine. I have personally confirmed that."
"Just look at her face," Lili exclaimed cutting her eyes in her direction. "It's as red as the center of a cherry blossom in full bloom ever since his condition was revealed. She is over there panting and drooling like some eel hound in rut. I dare say, if the two of them were alone, he'd be getting the pounding," the chief lady jibed as the others giggled about her. "That kiss they shared really stirred her pot."
Mei Mei giggled again. "She was pretty shook up during the game indeed."
"No cousin, that's not what we meant," Lei corrected her. "While we were fighting the succubus, it started to sing. The men suddenly became entranced and drawn to it. The only way to break her grip was to kiss them."
"So which one did you get Lei?" Mei Mei teased.
"Neither. Lady Mei was with the Regent and Lady Suki the Fire Lord. It was ... um, heated for a while. If cousin Lili had not found and opening with a bag of salt to that creature's mouth, they probably would have been copulating even now."
"Well I know one person who's not going to be thanking you cousin," the Toph look-a-like said with wide grin.
Lei eyes shifted up. "Well there maybe two. Lady Suki was making the most of her opportunity as well. I would have to say, she seemed to be advancing even faster than our dark lady from where his lordship had his hands on her."
"Do tell," Mei Mei said pursing her lips.
Lei pointed to her breast.
"Under or over?" the brash lady inquired once more.
"Under," the slender lady replied. "Both hands... really milking them."
"And firebenders have such warm hands too," Soo Ming commented blissfully.
"Yeah," the three others sighed in agreement.
"So how did Mr. Big Meat get into the Rakshasi's clutches if everyone was making out beyond the circle. Did his prick break it?" Soo Ming joked.
Lei raised her hand. "That would truly be my fault. After the succubus halted her song, the couples didn't stop. I saw their fervor even rising as the beast was recovering. The only thing I had in my hand was a bag of salt. So I threw it at the nearest couple. It landed right in his chest and exploded into his face. He... he stumbled back into the ring, and you know the rest," she exhaled covering her eyes.
"Wow, I was wondering why you were willing to do a man Lei. I know their not your cup of tea. The last time you suckled one of those things, you complained for three weeks about how disgusting it was. His emissions would be like having a bowl of pudding I'd wager. Could you handled that, dear cousin? Why don't you just leave him to those who savor such," Mei Mei told her with a lick of her lips.
The other lady grimaced bitterly. "His pudding... I will eat by the bowl or the bucket if need be!" she blared. "As sweet of a man as he is, I'm sure all of him is the same... dear cousin. And if by chance... he enters me, I will bear it, as much as I can," she declared with a look of sheer determination.
Mei Mei started to giggle lightly. "Oh look at you. I love your, don't-tell-me-what-to-do face Lei. By the way... you said all the men were under her spell. You and Lili were out here and so I assume Lady Katara took care of the Avatar?"
Lili shook her head. "Actually, our dear Lady Bei Fong took excellent care of his Grace since the bender had her focus on our dear princess at that moment." Lili looked around. "By the way, where is Fong? She was here just a moment ago?"