Under Lake Laogai
Chapter 5
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The Waterbender was a comely sight as she strode through the halls of the Palace – how strange to think of the Palace of Ba Sing Se as her new home – and the Dai Li were silent but respectful as they regarded her from their sentry posts. She was clad in a robe of black silk edged with gold, her hair pulled back in a bun with a couple of flowers decorating it as well as gold decorating her ears, so that she looked like a Ba Sing Se noblewoman.
She was admitted to the King's – well, now Long Feng's – bedchamber, seeing the Grand Secretariat in a plush chair near the window, seemingly in meditation. Kuei was nowhere to be seen. Without even opening his eyes, Long Feng spoke.
"Good evening. I trust you have enjoyed your exploration of the Palace."
"It's so big... and I didn't think anything could be more impressive than your underground caverns!" Katara replied. The architecture overwhelmed her, and when she had seen the throne with the great carved badger-mole, she had been unable to speak for a moment. But it wasn't until a few days ago that she had been given leave to explore wherever she wished, a Dai Li always shadowing her. And nobody could see the whole palace in a day, however swift their step.
"So your new home suits you?" he asked, opening his eyes. She paused. She had been his concubine for nearly a month, and could hardly complain about the way she had been treated, especially after she had seen how cruel he could be when she had viewed his torture of the Fire Nation Princess – still the unfortunate prisoner of the Dai Li. And she missed her friends, and wondered where and how Aang was.
"Ahh. You still think of your old life." he murmured. She looked down at the lush green carpet, saying nothing.
"Well?" he pressed. She looked back up at him, fixing upon his face with a steady gaze.
"Do you expect me to simply forget my family, or the War?" she asked. Her tone was even.
"Well, I could simply brainwash you to forget, but then, you wouldn't be the spirited and defiant Waterbender I've come to cherish so much."
"I'm glad you're not going to do that." she replied frankly. She had learned in her dealings with Long Feng that he required the truth of others – ironic for a man who dealt with lies and subterfuge – and as long as she remained respectful of him, she needn't fear punishment for expressing her opinion.
"I can assure you that your family is unharmed and well. They have tried to search for you -"
"Let me see them. Please." she blurted out before she could stop herself, realizing that she had just interrupted him. He stared at her silently for several moments.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to cut you off..."
"I suppose it's only natural that you miss them. And trust me, I hate the war as much as you do. But that's what I am here for – to keep Ba Sing Se safe."
A long time ago, she would have laughed at that and called him a liar. But after nearly a month, seeing some of the inner workings of Long Feng's organization and asking the Grand Secretariat questions, she understood – at least, part of her did – his strategy and motives.
"The rest of the world needs to be safe too." she replied, emboldened by the fact that he didn't seem angry, though looks could indeed be deceptive, and he had what anyone would call an excellent poker face.
"I can't argue with that. But that's what the Avatar is here for. I – or Kuei, really – has volunteered the help of the Earth Army. Your friends have been promised the help they need."
She stared at him, her mouth slightly agape. Kuei had told her nothing!
"Kuei was commanded to tell you nothing. It is I who decides the appropriate time to reveal information."
"Mmm." All the Waterbender could do was nod.
"Rest assured, I have everything well under control. Ba Sing Se is the greatest city in the world, and the Fire Lord would not risk losing his only heir." No need to mention the disgraced Prince. Katara couldn't help but wonder where he was, what he was doing, and what about his poor uncle, the one that the Princess had tried to kill.
"After what I've seen, I can't doubt that. You know everything, don't you?" Her tone was slightly dry.
"I have eyes everywhere. Come here."
Without hesitation, she obeyed his command and found herself in front of him, within his reach. His hand reached up, resting on her side as he looked up at her.
"Surely you're not so unhappy here that you're desperate to go back to your family?"
"I... I miss my family very much, and you did bring me here against my will." she reminded him gently, and he nodded slightly. "But... yes. You have been a good master."
"Oh, is that all?" he asked, sounding slightly disappointed. She blushed a little as he tugged her closer. "All I am is a master? Not someone you'd welcome into your company if you had a choice?"
"Oh no... I didn't mean it like that." She blushed even deeper. "But what am I to you? I am not a bride that was courted before she was taken. I am not a queen despite the fact that the Earth King obeys me. I am your concubine, your toy. My life, security, and comfort are in your hands." She looked away as she said this, her gaze fixed on the window and the starry night she saw. Every attempt she had made to escape was always swiftly cut short by the Dai Li that were everywhere.
"Tut tut, my dear. A toy? Surely you know better than that. Azula is a toy. You are a treasure. Mm. Sit in my lap."
His lap was strong and warm, and an arm hooked around her waist.
"Have I ever been cruel to you?" he whispered into her ear. She thought of Azula, and held back a shudder.
"Never." she murmured, the Princess' situation making her fully aware of how kind Long Feng could be. Yes, he was firm at times, but had never actually harmed Katara or Kuei. And Long Feng had given his assurance – several times – that they were not to share Azula's fate.
"And do you enjoy my attentions?" he asked. She wanted to say no. Her mind screamed it. But she found herself growing warm between her legs. For the last week she had been incapacitated in a sense of speaking – it had been her monthly cycle. After nearly three weeks of seemingly non-stop sessions with Long Feng – sometimes with Kuei as well – she had been granted temporary reprieve from the Grand Secretariat's attentions. Sometimes Long Feng would have her relax and watch while he had a session with Kuei, or he might instruct her to tease the monarch or even 'discipline' him, but she hadn't been asked to do anything else except succumb to some fondling or kissing of her breasts.
"Your silence is rather telling." Long Feng stated smoothly as a hand slid up to cup her right breast. An almost inaudible and brief whimper made its way from between her lips as he gave a gentle squeeze.
"It has been a week." He nibbled along her ear. "Hmm?"
She nodded, her eyelids fluttering as she felt his tongue dart along her earlobe.
"Yes what?" Her breast was now being massaged.
"Yes... I am ready for your attentions."
"Lift your robes to your waist and put yourself across my lap."
She stood up again, and he watched her, his expression unreadable. The black silk lifted, revealing her feet bound in pretty little black slippers. Higher the hem went, revealing white silk bloomers, and then a couple of inches of mocha-colored skin before she stopped, her grip steady as she eyed him. He smirked slightly and nodded. As she moved forward, he loosened the drawstring on her underwear, letting the soft material slide down her legs before she bent over onto his lap. He slid her head into the crook of his arm, running his fingers along her hair, idly fingering the flowers that the Joo Dee had placed in her hair.
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