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Author's notes: Nearing the end we are…..hold onto your butts!
Maraghoul: for forming the plot of this tale to begin with, thanks.
QueenTyzula: for thine sharp wit and nudges :P
Harley Quinn Davidson: ask and ye shall receive!
All of the guest reviewers: thanks for your fun and off the wall messages. I luv all you guys for leaving your long responses. Even if they were cutting on the constructive criticism side.
"Stoking the Fire"
Chapter seventy-two "Reconciliation"
After kissing for several long moments, Ty Lee's dizzy mind wrapped around that her knees were striking the hardwood floor. She and Azula had gone to the floor and the alpha wrapped her up in her arms, bare torso pressing into her as she kissed her hungrily. Passion was slow to kindle as the two touched and kissed to ensure they had what wanted and it wasn't going anywhere.
Azula murmured into Ty Lee's mouth and kissed her deeply, tongue stroking into her mouth. It was slow to passion, indicating her desire as more than physical. Ty Lee reveled in it. She gave an 'ooof' and giggle as Azula pulled her on top of her.
"Easy, Zula, the bed's right there," Ty Lee said longingly. She brushed black bangs out of Azula's eyes and kissed her cheek and temple affectionately. Azula cradled her omega's head in her hands and gave a wry smile up at her. With Ty Lee's body on top of hers, and her lips upon hers, she didn't hear Ozai anymore. If he was railing, it was in some deep recess of her mind she didn't wish to open.
"Better…." She muttered. Ty Lee propped on one elbow, running a hand along Azula's shoulder, fingers tangling in the fabric of her open tunic.
"What, Zula?"
"This makes it all better….." Azula kissed her shortly, twining their legs. "The bad voices, I mean."
Ty Lee gave a nod even if she only knew a fraction of what that meant. When Azula grimaced under her, Ty Lee rolled off her and took her arm to help her up. "Are you okay? Floor can't be too comfortable."
"No, it's not…" Azula wrapped her arms around Ty Lee's waist and fell with her onto the bed. Ty Lee giggled against her. Their legs twined as they coiled around each other. Azula yawned widely, rubbing her cheek against her omega's collarbone. "Agni, I can sleep I think…please… stay with me…."
Ty Lee took that in both ways Azula seemed to mean in that statement. "Yes… I'm here…." As the sun rose higher outside over the beach, both women fell to physical exhaustion, arms wrapped around each other. Relaxation finally came, and both collapsed into each other, light snores filling the bedchamber.
When Kumiko entered with tea, she merely left the tray, and left the two women wrapped around each other sleeping.
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Hours passed.
When Ty Lee finally opened her eyes, she smiled to see Azula's pale skin beside her. The princess had shucked her tunic some time during the day and the dimming light from the setting sun glowed along the expanse of her body. She was only wearing small clothes and there was a slight bulge between the juncture of her thighs. Ty Lee wanted to strip her fully and free her, but her bodily needs pressed forward.
Ty Lee climbed off the bed, wincing as her bladder almost burst, and hobbled toward the washroom. As she sat on the toilet, yawning widely, she heard a groan and the bed shift. Azula appeared, groggily leaning against the doorframe. She scented Ty Lee before her eyes could fully open and a slow smile curved her lips upward. Her black hair framed her face and fell around her bare shoulders. Ty Lee's eyes traveled up and down her lithe, muscular body, smiling herself.
"Gotta go," Azula mumbled sleepily. Ty Lee finished and grabbed a handful of tissue paper. She pressed her thighs together, as she tried to tug her pink pants up. Azula just merely watched her. Ty Lee gestured and went to wash her hands. She ran her fingers through her bangs and tried to get her hair to a more presentable status. Azula didn't sit; she was shifted enough that she tugged her smallclothes low to allow her cock out. Ty Lee admitted it seemed a handy trick for alphas. When Azula finished, she washed up too, and dropped a sleepy kiss on Ty Lee's shoulder.
Ty Lee smiled as her alpha groped at her, pushing her back to the bedroom. Ty Lee helped the sleepy princess strip her clothes and she pushed at Azula's small clothes down her hips. They fell onto the mattress, but lethargy still reigned which was fine in Ty Lee's opinion. They had all the time in the world to get to know each other again.
Azula was content to nestle her face between Ty Lee's bare breasts, smiling as smooth thighs wound around her hips. She gave a nipple a light nip.
As Ty Lee's arms lay above her head on the mattress, Azula, pressed her fingers along one wrist, lightly holding her arm in place. "Don't go…" she murmured.
Ty Lee's heart pinged painfully. She ran her other hand down Azula's back, stroking the shifting muscles. "I'm not….I'm staying right here."
'Right here' was warm and offered physically pleasurable options. Sex could wait as the two twined and curled round each other. Azula smiled, golden eyes lit up as she gazed down at Ty Lee after an especially long kiss. The sun set, and both admitted defeat as their bellies rumbled.
Azula eyed the tray of cold tea on their bedroom door and the two headed across the dark house, naked and in search of food. Luckily Kumiko had left them both a cooked dinner and Azula leaned against the counter, eating slowly. Ty Lee leaned against her as she brought her chopsticks to her mouth. Ty Lee blushed happily in the darkened kitchen as Azula bent to kiss her cheek.
"Well, hopefully that was enough sustenance…" Azula teased. Ty Lee was glad to hear that smirk in her voice. She ran a hand along her alpha's back. She swatted Azula's hip teasingly, and heard a slight roar in response.
"I think so!" Ty Lee gasped as Azula picked her up, carrying her across the house. Her legs twined round the alpha's hips. "Azula…"
Azula pressed a smear of heated kisses along Ty Lee's throat and shoulders. She fell on top of her onto the bed, the omega giggling. One hand wound between their bodies, stroking along the swelling bud of Ty Lee's clit. Ty Lee's thighs widened.
As Azula raised her head, there was a serious light in her eyes. Ty Lee shuddered more from that than the fingers stroking her wet vaginal lips that were petaled open.
"Are you sure?" Azula said hoarsely. Ty Lee's heart surged. Her alpha had never asked if she was fine with their physical dalliances before. She just took what was before her. But it touched Ty Lee to no end to see a softer side of Azula emerge for her. She stroked Azula's jaw and brought her down for a kiss.
"Yes…. I am," Ty Lee whispered. A smile stretched Azula's lips. She grunted, face contorting with pain as she moved to ease her swollen shaft into Ty Lee's wet cave. She sank in inch by inch, her lip caught between her teeth to hold onto her concentration and make it last. Ty Lee's knees raised and clasped beneath Azula's arms. The princess held onto her thighs, holding her legs high and apart as she settled back on her heels. Ty Lee's breath hitched as Azula's hips settled against hers, her shaft buried inside. Ty Lee was surprised how…..tender Azula was. Her passion spiraled and struck Azula's chi. Azula's chi was as steadfast as the ocean, promising to hold her.
Ty Lee gladly let her chi twine round Azula's as they thrust against each other. Hoarse labored breathing filled the bedroom. Ty Lee's heart thudded as she listened to her alpha's soft grunts in the dark. Her name fell from Azula's lips between groans. Ty Lee clutched her alpha's shaft with clinging wet inner walls, shuddering.
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The next day and Kumiko didn't find anyone when she let herself in. After beginning breakfast, she decided to bring tea and see how the two women were.
"Tea, my princess, my lady…wack!" Kumiko almost dropped the tray at the unexpected physical reconciliation she had walked into. She had come back to prepare a late lunch and since she hadn't encountered anyone, had decided to bring a tray in to the bedchamber.
Azula and Ty Lee regarded her almost casually, so wrapped up in each other they were. Azula only slightly bristled but a murmured word and a hand smoothing down her spine had the alpha purring toward Ty Lee and ignoring would-be prey.
'Well, guess they made up!' Kumiko mopped her brow, wiping droplets of sweat away from her little scare. She bustled out to the kitchen, making plenty of noise.
Azula let Ty Lee roll on top. Her shaft was half softened, and tucked contently inside Ty Lee's damp cave. They were spent, but sometimes it could be only a few touches or kisses that could get them going again. Azula was content…..when had she ever known the definition of that word? Well, content enough to stay inside her companion, trading kisses. Her hands traveled down Ty Lee's back, massaging and rubbing along the curve of her spine. Her omega purred and arched in her hands, thighs clasping over her hips. Azula's head tilted back on the mattress as Ty Lee nipped along her collar bone and shoulder. Their hands twined together.
"Do you want….hmmm….tea?" Azula rumbled. Ty Lee's kisses threatened to heat up. Azula smiled against her mouth, holding her head between her palms. Her omega didn't flinch, merely melting atop her. The display of trust made Azula's heart surge happily.
"Yes….in a moment…." Ty Lee murmured. They kissed longingly. Finally, Azula rolled on top so she could pull out. Ty Lee gave cute pouts, and wriggled her hips to entice her lover. Azula gave the curve of her breast a warning nip and regrettably pulled out. Her cock fell against her thigh, splattering herself with the traces of her last release. Drops of her essence spilled out of Ty Lee's petaled vaginal lips. She pressed her thighs together, giving a wry smile.
Azula scratched her hip as her shaft swung, flaccid. The atmosphere didn't entirely let the appendage of flesh shift down and away, staying present as a constant reminder they could begin again any moment. But Azula carefully climbed off the bed, thigh muscles quaking, to retrieve their tea tray.
Ty Lee sat up, pulling her hair over one shoulder to keep out of the way. She poured for them both. Azula smiled as Ty Lee rubbed one of her bare feet against her thigh. Her toes kneaded her sore muscles and she clasped the omega's foot gently, rubbing along the arch and heel. Ty Lee sighed happily as they sipped.
Azula looked far too thoughtful as she pushed black bangs out of her serious golden eyes. "I suppose I should thank you…."
Azula looked far too serious to be thanking her for sex. Ty Lee watched her curiously. "For what, Zula?"
Azula laid her hand firmly along Ty Lee's ankle. She rubbed up along her calf affectionately. "For thinking for… Princess Izumi's sake." That she used their child's formal title put a spike of pain through Ty Lee. But she knew in using it, Azula had somewhat reconciled the child to her brother's safekeeping. "You knew where she'd be safe. So…thank you."
Ty Lee set her cup down and pulled Azula's head to her breast. She held the shuddering princess, stroking her hair gently. "I just wanted her to be safe….and for you to be happy."
Azula's strong shoulders quaked. Her arm slid around Ty Lee's waist. 'But the next time, I'm going to be there to claim you…..' her thoughts said. It was a happier thought and Azula smiled. Ty Lee smoothed her hair back from her brow and kissed her temple.
"I'm still sorry…." She murmured. Azula threaded her fingers through Ty Lee's hair. She looked up curiously into her face.
"You made the choice. It was a good one for the child," Azula insisted. Before Ty Lee could get another word out, they were kissing again. They'd done it so often that day, but the omega still felt drunk with the connection surging between their touches.
Azula was the one to end the kiss. She gave her omega a gentle nip on the lower lip and sucked it softly. "Are you hungry?"
Ty Lee was confused as she rubbed down along her flat belly. She nodded though as a loud growl filled the air. She blushed.
"I am too," Azula admitted. She scrubbed flecks of her seed off their thighs with the sheets, and found a bed robe, tossing it at her omega. Ty Lee watched as Azula's muscular form vanished beneath the red and black fabric of her own robe. She smiled when Azula held out a hand and helped her along. Azula tutted her almost gently as she leaned against her.
"Oh, hop on," Azula said, but she wasn't exasperated. She leaned low and Ty Lee paused. A childhood flashback emerged at the back of her mind, but the acrobat merely hopped onto Azula's back, wrapping her legs around the tall girl. Azula straightened and walked without difficulty to the kitchen.
Kumiko was cooking stir fry in a large wok on the wood stove and she smiled to see the two of them. "Well, at least you're dressed this time," she teased. "Good afternoon, princess, my lady."
Azula gently deposited Ty Lee onto the sofa. She bent to kiss her brow. Ty Lee found she didn't mind the gesture of possession when it was displayed so affectionately upon her.
"Knock first," Azula retorted. She leaned against the counter and stole a pea snap. The aged servant smiled wryly at her.
"Of course, princess."
Ty Lee giggled as she watched her alpha's confidant saunter stroll her way. Only she could pick out the tell-tale signs of wobbling, indicating pulled or stretched leg muscles. Ty Lee felt rather satisfied about that. She made room for Azula on the sofa and the two stretched out, enjoying each other's warmth.
When Kumiko served them, she was content to see the connection between them surging strongly.
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The days passed in a pleasant non-routine of sleep, swim, eat, sex and cuddling.
Ty Lee was happy to see Ying and Tsung again, and Azula found she loved her omega's bubbly smile. She even didn't mind the two Kyoshi Warriors too much. In her heart of hearts, Azula knew she should be thankful for their help during her blind stage. They had done so without asking for an advantage or reward. Azula showed her gratitude in her own way, responding to their jokes, and even teaching the royal firebending kata to the both of them.
"Are you certain you should go now?" Ty Lee asked Ying. Her best friend clasped her hand tightly. Azula was showing Tsung a far advanced kata, and she was a strict teacher. Luckily, Tsung was very disciplined and paid attention.
Ying nodded, watching her lover flow into a new kata set. "Only for a little while. We want to exchange vows and obtain the sacred site…."
"Sacred site?" Ty Lee asked. In all her time with the Kyoshi Warriors, such a site had never been mentioned. "Was it sacred to Kyoshi?"
Ying nodded quickly. "You could say that…." She didn't say how only a select few of the Kyoshi Island population were granted access to the sacred space that had no foothold in the physical realm. She wanted to go with Tsung, marry her and create a miracle…. And luckily, Avatar Kyoshi had found such a way in her lifetime. She had passed it on her to her sister and her sister's descendants only let the choice among their Warriors access. The secrecy kept it from the rest of the world and for good reason…
Ty Lee rubbed her thumb over the back of Ying's hand. "Well, please be careful….and come back. You know we'd love to have you near."
Ying grinned. "Taking up house on Ember Island sounds like a good idea. After our sojourn. Don't miss us too much."
"I'll try," Ty Lee said. Ying's eyes were thoughtful as she took in Azula's relaxed stance. "She does care for you in return, doesn't she? I can see it in her aura."
Ty Lee nodded, face pinking in a blush. "I'd say so."
"Are you going to tell her?" Ying asked. Ty Lee squeezed her hand.
"Oh, come on, it was just one heat. I doubt anything took hold."
"What would you do if it did?"
Ty Lee's heart jumped. "Tell her. See what she wants…."
Ying's smile was wry. "If she reacted that way about a child she didn't know was hers, I think she'll definitely want one she can claim."
"Duh," Ty Lee rolled her eyes playfully, but her heart thudded. "Just that alpha pride…" Azula sensed her discomfort and wafted her strong chi in her direction. Ty Lee smiled at her, nodding. Ying elbowed her.
"More than pride," Ying insisted. "Come on, let's get into the water."
Ty Lee stood stretching. Her swim suit clung to her curves and she was aware of Azula's sudden interest as she strutted across the sand. Ying ran in beside her and the two began splashing. All too soon, their companions chased them in and Ying screamed as Tsung picked her up, dunking both of them beneath an incoming wave.
"C-cold!" Ying crowed as they came up for air. Tsung kissed her longingly. Ty Lee wound her arms round Azula's neck as she flared her bending, warming the both of them. The water was almost bubbling around their heated flesh.
"Warm enough, Ty?" Azula purred. Ty Lee nodded. She pressed a heated kiss along her alpha's throat.
"Thanks to you. I'll miss them…" she said. Azula kicked with Ty Lee, both of them bobbing up in a gentle wave.
"Ying and Tsung? Are they going somewhere?"
"Ying told me just now. They're getting married back home."
Azula nodded. "They should come back here after."
"They will. I'm sure of it." Ty Lee held onto her strong alpha as the water carried them to shore. The four women walked onto the sand out of the water, arms circled round their companions. Idle chatter filled the afternoon air as they settled on beach towels, toes wriggling in hot sand as they let the sun dry them off.
Gazing at her friend's excited faces, Ty Lee had a sudden wish their futures were as bright and happy. Same with her Azula. She had won her walled-off heart, through stubborn work and sheer luck. And love. A whole lot of love.
Ty Lee leaned back against Azula's torso, between her spread knees. The princess trailed affectionate fingers up and down her sides and arms almost absently. Ty Lee smiled as Azula leaned to kiss the top of her head. Ying winked at her knowingly. Ty Lee gave her a wide grin in return.
The sun arched overhead.
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Azula was sound asleep for a change. Ty Lee slowly wriggled out from under her arm and one spread leg, slowly as she could. Her stomach was roiling, and she needed to get to the washroom. Preferably without waking her erstwhile mate. Mate…Azula would want to mark her one day soon? With all the physical loving, it seemed the next step.
Would she want Ty Lee to mark her back? Ty Lee had seen Mai's mating mark on Zuko first hand, so the idea wasn't so old-fashioned for some of the royal family. Ty Lee hoped Azula would say yes. She wanted to feel Azula through her in every way, and not just in sex. She finally climbed quietly off the edge of the mattress and padded quickly to the washroom.
Shutting the door, Ty Lee fell to her knees before the toilet and barely got there in time. A few heaves and she was wiping colored spittle from her lips. Her stomach wrenched and twisted, and Ty Lee wrapped an arm around herself, shuddering, tears matting her eyes.
There was a shuffle in the bedchamber and Azula's groggy voice called her name. Ty Lee flushed and worked a toothbrush hurriedly into her mouth.
"Coming!" she called. Ty Lee rinsed and spit and brushed her hair out of her eyes. Walking through the dark bedchamber made it feel like she was floating with this sick nonsense. Azula sat up and gently pulled her onto the bed. Ty Lee sighed as Azula wrapped the sheet around her and cuddled along her back, nose pushing strands of her hair aside.
"Were you ill?" Azula murmured against her back. Ty Lee nodded. She pressed her cheek into her pillow, her belly on its side on the mattress.
"Just for a moment. There must have been bad crab legs with dinner," Ty Lee fibbed. She wondered. Azula grunted and rubbed a hand to Ty Lee's middle. She rubbed gently.
"Tell me next time. I'll help," she rumbled. Ty Lee's heart surged, feeling the alpha's protection rail along her chi. She shuddered with happiness.
"I will."
"Sleep, Ty. I'm here…."
"Yes…"
As Azula's breathing deepened, Ty Lee knew she wouldn't ever leave.
End for now
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12/28/2017