Travels through the Alphabet with Mai
Part 11: Kill and Kiss
Battle of Boiling Rock
Everything, her entire life it seemed, had come down to this one moment in time. Her love, her skill, the determination that lay beneath her skin of apathy, all of it was laid bare. Facing Azula, facing the princess's power, her one remaining blade in strong, steady fingers, Mai was ready to kill. Some might call it murder. Most would call it treason. But Mai didn't care. Zuko's life was worth anything she might suffer. She was taking a stand, a real stand, maybe for the first time in her life. And damn if it didn't feel good.
The sun beat down on the raven haired girl, harsh and hot. Her blade, sharper than death, glimmered and gleamed. Mai stood still, her entire body prepared for the throw that might, if nothing else, prolong her life, maybe long enough for the war to end and Zuko to become Fire Lord.
But as she was prepared to kill, so Mai was prepared to die. Azula was angrier than Mai had ever seen her. The princess radiated rage like her fire radiated heat. She had skill and flame and lightning at her behest. Mai probably did not stand a chance. But fearless, she held her ground.
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Kissable
She kissed him when he pouted and she kissed him when he smiled. She kissed him in closets and corridors, on the throne and in their bed. Mai kissed Zuko inside and outside, at the beach and in the palanquin. She kissed his lips and his cheek and other places too.
She adored his awkwardness and little blushes and loved when he took control. When they were apart, Mai imagined her lips pressed against fire warmed flesh, her own body absorbing the heat, taking it deep inside where it was safe. It became something that she could access later, something to ease the pangs of longing she felt whenever Zuko was away.
Her Fire Lord, her husband, her Zuko was kissable and so much more.
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A/N: Okay, I feel like Dr. Seuss. Yes, super short, and that's two entries….but that's all my brain could come up with here, oh mysterious, phantom readers.