Book 4 Air
Chapter 47 Up Tight
"Hurry! Go to the shore line!" Suki ordered to one of her women as she led the villagers to a safe area of the thick forest.
"Everyone, stay low and quiet. I'll be back. Deb and Meghan will be back to protect you." Suki said as the little girl Nina cried out. "Suu-ki where are you goings?" the young child asked wanting the brave warrior to stay.
Suki smiled, "I'll be back, I promise." Suki said as she then race off into the trees to find Aang.
Aang was shocked to see Sokka pinning the Fire Nation woman down. "Release me! My revenge! Give me my revenge!" Azula screamed as she jerked in the warrior's grasp.
"Aang, take her bending away! It's the only way I can tie her up!" Sokka yelled as he hissed from Azula's admits to firebend. Her hands flared a hot heat as she burned Sokka's hands including her own. "AHHHH!" Azula screamed manically as she tried to break free.
"What are you waiting for?!" Sokka exclaimed as he slowly was loosing his grip on the girl.
Aang closed his eyes, if he took her bending away. Then she'll lose everything she ever had, and honestly Aang didn't know how to reverse the power of taking someone's bending away. It was a lose-lose situation and it torn him up inside.
"I'm sorry…" Aang said in a low whisper as he rose his arms up then earth bend two pillars holding up Azula's wrists as Sokka let go, backing away as he held his right hand.
Azula stared with all the hate she could muster into the boy's soul. Knowing she will loose everything that he will take away the one thing she can't live with out.
Aang walked up to her as he gripped his hands into two balls of fists. "It's what I have to do…" Aang said in an apologetic tone.
Aeron opened her golden honey orbs as she looked up at Cole's chin and face above her. Apparently she fell asleep in Cole's arms while riding in a large cargo wagon full of yellow hay.
Hours ago, Jun offered a ride on her huge mole creature. After they traveled through the thick brush of forest and plains, Jun led them to a local cargo hold that will continue west to the harbor shore of a small village.
The two teens were not sure how to take the young woman's kindness so casually. But nevertheless they had to return to the Fire Nation and save Ursa.
Blinking softly, Aeron lightly parted her lips as she leaned in kissing Cole's cheek. The young man blushed as he smiled turning his attention to the girl in his arms. "Hello…" Cole said lightly as Aeron smiled.
Lifting her head, she noticed the skies were still dark as a river of stars crossed the heavens. It was going to be a cold night; luckily they were blanketed by stacks of hay and each other.
"How much further to the village?" Aeron asked softly as Cole looked ahead the road. "Probably not far, but I could be wrong…I'm not familiar with this path." Cole said as he rested his head against Aeron's forehead.
"Just rest some more…You'll need all your strength." Cole said as Aeron sighed.
"Okay…" Aeron said sheepishly as she closed her eyes enjoying the warmth of her partner.
Entering into an extra room, Katara's eyes widen at the bed against the wall next to another fire place. The mattress was at least double the size of her bed. Different shades and sizes of pillows covered the whole head board as lavish silks and blankets lay out neatly on the large canopy bed. Katara took another step as she turned and saw an opened door with steam misting out lazily against the thin air. Just then Katara saw on the corner of her eye a tall figure step out of the doorway. For a second Katara blinked, her mind didn't seem to process who was in front of her. The sight of sleek droplets falling down porcelain toned chest, black wet hair with sparkles of water dripping down the man's face. He looked almost flawless in the fire's glow.
The girl squeaked out the Fire Lord's name as she blushed. Seeing the handsome young man in nothing but a white towel and wet body, Katara then turned around with embarrassment as she apologized quickly. "Zuko! I'm sorry…I-I wanted to see you, ah, talk to you…Sorry if it seems I just walked in, oh well, of course I did-I mean I did knock but you didn't answer so I let myself in…" Katara mumbled out loudly as she kept her gaze on a painting hanging on the far wall of the room.
Zuko blinked then chuckled; it was cute to see the girl so flustered from seeing him so exposed. Zuko of course wasn't the modest type; he didn't really care who saw him. Yet around her, he did feel something. And it wasn't modesty.
"Well, that's fine. We can talk if you'd like. Just let me get my clothes…" Zuko said in a low voice which made Katara blush even deeper.
Taking a heavy step, Zuko then walked to his bedside and put on his black silk pants. Katara shut her eyes as she heard the fabric brush against his skin and the ruffle mesh of his towel. 'I can't believe it! Zuko's changing right behind me!' Katara thought as she bit her lower lip.
Once he was dressed from the waist down, Zuko spoke in an almost teasing tone. "I'm finished…Now what was it you wanted to talk to me about, Katara?" Zuko said as he took the towel and wiped his face.
Katara slowly turned around and fought to speak out something other that mumbling nonsense. "I-I was worried when you were late for dinner, and you looked so stressed. I was just wondering if you were alright." Katara said as she looked at the floor, ignoring Zuko's gaze.
Zuko smiled lightly, he was somewhat happy to know the girl was concerned. He's been thinking if he should tell her the news he received. Yet he didn't want to ruin the mood.
"Well, thank you for your concern. I was just a little tired and needed to freshen up with a hot bath was all." Zuko said as Katara nodded her head still looking else where.
Zuko was intrigued by the girl's modesty and embarrassment; it sparked something in the lord. He wanted to tease her to no end, to see how far she can go before breaking from complete humiliation.
Stepping closer to the girl, Zuko eased his way slowly to her. "You know you can tell me anything, Katara." Zuko said in a sensual voice as he noticed the girl's eyes glisten.
"I-I know that! Same here for you, Z-Zuko. You can tell me anything too…" Katara said quietly as she remained focus on the red carpet beneath her feet. The waterbender's eyes widen as she saw two bare white feet step next in front of her shoes. Lifting her head she looked up at the Fire Lord facing her. He was close, but not too close for comfort. Zuko smiled, "It makes me happy to hear you say that…" Zuko said as Katara nodded not looking directly into the Fire Lord's piercing gold eyes.
"Katara." Zuko said softly as the girl gulped.
"Y-Yes?" Katara answered as her mouth went dry.
"Are you attracted by my appearance?" Zuko asked as he saw the girl's cheeks turn bright red.
"Well, ah…I would think so since we have…kissed…" Katara spoke softly, barely finishing the last word.
"Would you kiss me again?" Zuko asked as he inched closer to her face. Katara finally looked dead on into the Fire Lord's eyes. Those golden pools swarmed with emotion and desire as Katara parted her lips.
Should he kiss her? There was nothing wrong with it right? Yet why does she feel so embarrassed? Katara closed her eyes, she wanted it. She wanted to feel his warm lips again. And now he was, offering those kissable lips to her. In such an exposed way, almost raw in her mind.
"Y-yes…" Katara whispered as before she could say any more Zuko claimed her lips in a heated kiss.
The scene of the bright fire flickering its glow in the room casted an inviting and romantic feel for Katara as she wrapped her arms around Zuko's bare neck. Katara softly moan in their kiss as Zuko dared to taste more of her.
Guiding his tongue over her lips, Katara gasped at the sensation as Zuko took the opportunity to drive his tongue into her trembling mouth. Katara released her arms from his neck, placing them on his shoulders as if to push him away. It felt so weird to feel the young man's tongue exploring her mouth. Brushing against her teeth and rolling over her tongue. Katara's hands relaxed as Zuko wrapped his arm around her waist pulling her in closer as Katara moved her tongue against Zuko's in a passionate battle.
Zuko then pulled away to breathe as he then kiss her lips once more, before panting. Katara gasped shortly as she tried to remember how to breathe as she opened her eyes in a daze.
That was the most amazing kiss she ever had. "Zuko?" Katara whispered as the lord embraced her tightly. He then buried his face in between Katara's neck as inhaled her sweet scent.
'She tastes so good, she smells amazing…Spirits, how I want more of her.' Zuko thought as he felt his loins tighten as he tried to keep himself from exposing a more private part of his body to the girl.
Wahhh….wahhh…Zutara goodness is heating up! What will Aang do to Azula? Will Suki make there in time? Please review for a longer, faster chapter! Also should I add in some more heated sessions with Zuko and Katara? Comment and tell yes or no!
