Hello and welcome to chapter nine! Please enjoy~ I thank EverleafOwl, Logan, funni neko, and loveandallthat for continuing to follow my story :D

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When they arrived at Azula's house, Aang and Zuko physically felt safer. They didn't have to live with the feeling that Mai or Katara was going to abduct them there.

"You two are going to stay here until everything is sorted out, no matter how long that will take. I have plenty of space, anyway. Its usually only me here," said Azula.

It was completely true, though. Her house was enormous. It was gorgeous, no less.

"Thank you, Azula," Aang said, giving her a hug.

"You're the best, sis," added Zuko.

"Its my pleasure, boys! I get lonely here, so it will be nice to have some company," Azula began. "I'm going to show you to your rooms so you can settle in. We'll have dinner in a little while."

"Sounds good to me," said Aang.

Zuko nodded in agreement.

As they walked through Azula's mansion, they noticed the elaborate decor she had; probably from the finest manufacturers in the Fire Nation. Above the main staircase, there was a beautiful chandelier that completed the regal atmosphere.

"You've really got a cool house, Azula," Zuko said in amazement. "I never actually realized it until now."

"Its so pretty!" Aang exclaimed.

"Don't you think its a bit ostentatious? I'm flattered, that you like it, though," Azula said humbly.

When they got upstairs, there were three main hallways. One going towards the back of the house, one going to the right, and one going to the left. There were lit candles adorning the walls, adding to the ritzy fashion of the house. Azula motioned them down the left hall to their rooms.

"We're only going to need one room," Aang said making everything grow slightly awkward.

Zuko began to blush, followed by Aang, and Azula smiled, beginning to laugh.

"You two are so cute!" Azula chuckled happily. "Well, actually I have a better idea now... Follow me!"

Zuko and Aang looked at each other curiously and followed Azula back down the hall to where it met the other two branches of the grand house.

The three were now headed down the hall towards the rear of the house.

As they approached a large, ornate double door at the end of the hall, Azula said,

"Here it is! This is my gift to you. I hope you enjoy it!"

When Azula opened the door, Aang and Zuko couldn't believe their eyes. Inside this room was a huge jacuzzi! The room was really warm, and there were beautiful lion fountains that hung from the walls, water running from the lions' mouths down into the steamy bath. The walls were tiled, and the floor was a beautiful mosaic design.

"Oh. My. Gosh," Aang stated.

"This is incredible," added Zuko.

Behind the jacuzzi, there was another door. Inside it was the most luxurious bedroom the two boys had ever seen.

"I'm starting to think this will do," said Azula, winking. "Come down for dinner at seven. I'll see you then," Azula said as she took her leave.

"Wow. This is amazing! Why don't we relax for awhile; Its only five o' clock now," said Zuko.

"My thoughts exactly," Aang replied.

When Aang stepped into the hot tub, he felt all of his tension melt away as his body was enveloped in the rejuvenating water. Zuko stepped in after him, his muscles beginning to relax instantly. Zuko held Aang in his lap against his bare chest as they relaxed in the indoor hot spring.

"Zuko, I'm so glad we're together now. I love you."

"I wasn't going to rest until you were in my arms, Aang. I love you so much."

The two boys enjoyed their hot bath for a while longer, enjoying every second of it.

"That was so refreshing," said Zuko.

"It sure was," Aang agreed.

After Zuko and Aang had gotten dressed for dinner, they started downstairs to the kitchen.

"Hey guys! I'm assuming you tried out the hot tub?" Azula asked.

"We sure did!" Aang chirped, making Zuko blush.

"I'm glad. I hope you don't mind, I ordered pizza. It should be here any minute," said Azula.

"Sounds good to me," said Zuko.

"I'm really hungry," added Aang.

When the doorbell rang, Azula answered the door and paid for dinner. She brought the pizza box in and set it on the table.

"Let's sit down and eat up!" Azula declared. "I'll get us some drinks too."

Azula poured some fruit punch into three glasses and held hers up to make a toast.

"Cheers to the both of you!" Azula exclaimed.

Aang, Zuko, and Azula held up their glasses and said,

"cheers!"

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