Chapter 20: Paradise

OK so, here's the deal. It seems that my readers would like a trilogy. So I will not post the epilogue I've written unless I really can't come up with any ideas. I'm not promising there will be a trilogy, but I will leave that option open. As for that "Fate" idea I had for my coming soon story "Because I Don't Make Mistakes," despite the fact that most of the feedback I've gotten has been for it, I've decided not to do it. See I work like this: Someone has to tell me to pick one way for me to really decide that that isn't the way I want to do it. I just think my story will be better without it. Maybe some other time. So without further ado, because "ado" is such a good word, you have Chapter 20.

Jet had disappeared again. Azula still puzzled up in her tree over what he might possibly be doing. The sun was drawing closer to the horizon and the moon would begin its nightly path in due time. She heard the leaves shake behind her. She turned to find Jet perched gracefully on a branch. She smiled and he planted a gentle kiss on her lips.

Their fingers entwined as the pulled away. "Come with me," Jet whispered. The climbed down. "Close your eyes." Jet led Azula down the beach, making sure her eyes were covered.

"Ok, open them."

Azula opened her eyes and was dazzled. The huge pit Jet had been digging earlier revealed itself to be a cozy little hideaway. A fire roasted in the center and driftwood logs were pushed to the side as benches. It looked as though it had been carved into the sand dunes. A rough framework and palm fronds over the top made a rustic little roof.

"Jet," she said, turning to his smiling face. "It's beautiful."

He led her over to the bench and they sat, gazing at the setting sun. It was beautiful. So beautiful. They ate. They talked. They told stories. Azula's mischievous childhood in the palace. Jet's carefree life in the forest.

The fire crackled merrily. The moon and stars rose. They were close. Azula's head leaned delicately on Jet's shoulder. His arm around her. They watched the rising constellations, content and happy, hoping the moment would never end.

"Jet?"

"Yeah?"

"I think I love you."

Jet smiled and their lips met. They kissed for a few moments then parted.

"Azula, will you stay with me?"

"I," she began.

"Azula!" cried a distant shout. "Azula!" More of them. They pulled apart and scrambled out of the pit.

Short, cliffhanger-ish, I love it. Hey no whining now, I'm putting up two chapters. Just click the next button, real easy. Feedback, want it, need it, love it. Much appreciated and if it's more in depth than "update soon" or "I love it" than I usually respond. Or if I'm feeling in a good mood at the time I might respond to the "update soon"s. Anyway, feedback is appreciated and read the next chapter.