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The firelady sighed contently as she rested her head on her folded arms that were leaning against the railings of the cot. The room was still and quiet that only the sound of the rhythmic breathing from the baby could be heard. Katara couldn't help but smile as she stroke her baby gently, her eyes watching her sleep before getting up swiftly as she picked up her hairbrush, making her way to the mirror.

Katara paused her brushing as she stopped to study the grown up lady who was looking back at her, nothing about has changed much except for longer hair and curves that fitted her body nicely , humming a tune as she continued brushing her dark brown hair.

Firelord Zuko was rubbing his temples as he stretched his arms, walking through the baronial hallway which led him to his chambers. Muscular arms extended, pushing open the doors. He was welcomed by Katara's smiling face from the mirror.

Brushing movements stopped when she saw the reflection of her husband, a smirk plastered on his face as he leaned against the doorframe for support. His golden eyes penetrate through her blue ones.

"What?" Katara asked still staring back at his reflection on the mirror, feeling rather bemused by her husband.

Her question was immediately answered when Zuko stood upon his two feet; walking towards her only stopping next to her. With his eyes still fixed on hers as both stared at each other's reflection.

The firelord bend down at her eye level with his mouth reaching for her earlobe where he whispered huskily "You're very pretty…"

His hot breath tickled her ear, feeling the heat rising up on to her cheeks. Her attempt to hide her blushes only made Zuko smirk wider as he dived for her neck nuzzling it with affection.

"Quit fooling around Zuko…" Katara giggled, feeling his lips working on her neck now.

Brown hands grasped against his chest as she closed her eyes when Zuko had nibbled on a sensitive spot on her neck.

He groaned when she gently pushed him away, looking back at the amused expression on her face when she heard his response.

Blue eyes caught a hint of mischief as she felt herself being carried in bridal style. Arms wrapping around his neck as he twirled her in his arms before settling her body on the bed. He loomed above her as he admired his wife, eyes traveling around her.

Katara flushed beet red when she met his gaze tilting her head to a side as Zuko inched himself, closing the distance between them; eyes closed. Katara followed the same suit having her body only supported by her elbows, she lifted herself towards Zuko.

They were so closed, that is until she heard a baby bawling somewhere.

Almost immediately Katara stopped as she had hopped off the bed leaving Zuko uncautiously aiming his lips for the pillows causing a ("oof!") in the process.

A bewildered Zuko rubbed his nose lightly as he recovered from the hit; not enjoying having his face making contact with a pillow. He watched the swishing of Katara's blue robes as she walked towards the cradle; folding his arms while grumbling So much for the moment……

But immediately brushed off that thought away, when he saw the fragile form in Katara's arms was crying. He frowned.

"Is she hungry?" he asked, furrowing his eyebrows in concern though it quickly vanished as his lips curled into a grin as a thought had just popped into his mind.

" 'cause I'm hungry too……" the firelord added, feigning an innocent look at his wife.

Subsequently, the pillow next to Katara had found itself attached to Zuko's face.

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Twas night time in the fire nation capital, not a single person was stirring not even Momo the lemur.

Only the sounds of the crickets chirping echoed through the palace walls.

Both the firelord and lady had gone to bed, snuggled in each other warmth.

Until a muffled cry shook Zuko from his slumber (not a very heavy sleeper…is he?) causing him to jolt out of bed to investigate the noise which was actually coming from his baby….

Rubbing his temples, he decides to wake Katara up.

"Katara…." Zuko said softy, hoping to wake her up.

No response……

Leaning towards her, he gave a second try.

"Katara!" he whispered again only a little louder and sharper this time.

"mmm..." Katara stirred a little but still no response…

Giving up, he was about to shake her but was abruptly interrupted.

Apparently, Katara had extended her hand, supposing to show five fingers instead, unconsciously knocking her husband sideways sending him flying off the bed and on to the cold hard floor with a loud thud.

"Givemme five…more minutes…mum" she mumbled in her sleep as she slowly retreated her arm and snuggled closer to the pillow beside her.

Zuko got up almost immediately; shaking his head disbelievingly at Katara's sleeping form. He growled; couldn't decide whether he should push her back or to shake her awake now just to annoy the hell out of her.

The same cry interrupted his thoughts again…….

The firelord sighed exasperatedly as he dragged his both his feet to the cradle.

His arms surrounded the baby as he rocked her back and forth; her cries begin to crease as he sighed in relief. Settling his child gently back to bed, surprisingly as he let go of his grasp, she begin squirming uncomfortably before leting out a wail.

Once again he carried her; cooing her back to sleep before placing her back again.

Don't cry he silently pleaded as he tiptoe back to bed.

The firelord mentally waved a white flag above his head,conceading defeat when the muffled cry came back again.

You have got to be serious………as he watched the wide wake baby in his arms smiling back at him.

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Eye bags were seen forming beneath his eyes.

"Had a rough night?" Iroh asked cheekily, wiggling his eyebrows as he watched his nephew repiled back with a wide yawn.

"You have no idea uncle……" the firelord answered mentally.

A/N: Hope it wasn't too crappy…. read and review thx!