A/N: For those who commented about whether or not I should continue the story into different series, I've decided to take this story as long as it can go as far as how the characters turn out in their lives and relationships throughout the story that I have planned. Perhaps when this story is finished with the questionable ending, you all may get a sequel afterwards, but on a different topic, maybe in the future for our favorite characters years after the final battle. Either way, I thank everyone for their opened opinions and reviews. Now without further a do, Four Seasons chapter 59!
*Warning: Mature contact and mild violence and language.
Book 4 Air
Chapter 59 Dark Whispers
As the handsome young man above her continued to kiss her neck, lightly nibbling her dark skin teasingly, Katara moaned out. She wasn't sure what to do or how to act in her current state. Zuko's touch alone made her melt in his hold. She had to act soon before he'd do something she had no control over. Lifting her hand up, she gripped the back of his head. Her fingers holding a clump full of his black hair as he then aggressively sucked on her neck. Katara gasped out at the new sensation, like it was numbing her body from the inside out. It somehow made her feel hotter than ever before, as she closed her eyes enjoying the pleasurable feeling. The girl moaned out as Zuko continued to apply the suction to her jugular. A weak point…A weakness that made her turned into goo, like she was smashed in between his fingers, similar to dipping honey. She wanted more…
Zuko pulled away slightly before Katara whimpered out. He stopped quickly afraid he somehow hurt her. Looking down at her, Zuko mumbled lightly, "Are you alright?" Zuko asked as he saw the girl's expression. Pure desire stormed in those blue orbs as her chest rose up and down quickly. She was panting heavily, was she alright? Did he do something that hurt her physically?
Katara then smirked as she looked at him before springing upward, wrapping her arms around his neck as she pulled him in for a deep kiss. Zuko stumbled back as she pushed forward, the two then felt on the opposite side of the bed as Zuko almost hit the back of his head on the bed post. Surprised yet very aroused by her bold move, Zuko wrapped his arms around her back and waist. Katara traced her tongue playfully over his upper lip asking for permission to enter. Zuko smiled as he then kissed her roughly as her tongue slid into his hot mouth. Their tongues twisted and pushed against one another as Zuko moaned deeply in the back of his throat. The heated kiss soon turned frenetic as each teen grabbed everything and anything around them. Zuko pulled Katara closer as she gripped his hair. The Fire Lord's hands then were seen raking up her back as he then rotated bringing Katara with him as they then rolled off the bed accidently.
Breaking her fall, Zuko landed hard on the wooden floor as Katara sat up quickly. "Ah! Are you okay?" Katara cried out as Zuko rubbed his head. "Yea…" Zuko said as he then looked at the girl straddling him. Her hands pressing against his chest, as her legs wrapped tightly over his hips. It was a very interesting position for the young man and awkward for the waterbender.
Blushing deeply, Katara started to get off as Zuko stopped her by lightly grasping her wrist. "Wait." Zuko said softly as he effortlessly lifted his upper body and kissed Katara's lips sweetly as the she closed her eyes slowly.
Opening her eyes slightly before she looked at the young man in front of her Zuko spoke, "Come on; let's get back on the bed." Zuko said as Katara nodded her head.
Pulling away from Zuko as the girl stood and watched Zuko push himself off the ground. He then stood, facing her. Turning around, Zuko then picked up a few pillows from the floor tossing them on the bed as he then tried to makeshift the sheets lazily before laying back down. "Come here…" Zuko said as Katara crawled onto the bed and beside him. Resting her head on his shoulder, Katara took a huge breath before burying her face in between his thick neck.
"That was fun…" Zuko said as Katara giggled loudly.
"Fun, you say?" Katara said as she turned on her side and rested her chin on her hand as she placed her elbow upward over her head, looking at the Fire Lord, smiling.
Zuko tilted his head to the side gazing at the waterbender as he spoke, "Yea…Didn't you enjoy it?" Zuko asked pithily.
Katara laughed sarcastically with a short snort like chuckle, "Hmmm…Yes, I suppose I did, actually." Katara said smugly as she then giggled again.
Zuko gave her a cocky smile as he then sighed. "We'd better get ready for breakfast." Zuko said as he pushed himself up.
"Mmm…Can't we just have room service again?" Katara whined out as she flopped on the bed.
"Easier said than done…" Zuko said as he bent over and placed his pants on while turned away from the girl.
Katara sat up then folded her legs over the bed as she watched Zuko.
"I'm expected to arrive at the last meeting before the dance. Preparations are to be made and time is short." Zuko said as he sat next to Katara on the bed. The lord remained silent as Katara sighed.
Reaching out to him, Katara combed her fingers through his ruffled locks of black silky hair. Closing his eyes, enjoying the girl's touch, Zuko then spoke out, "Will you join me?" Zuko suddenly asked as Katara pulled her hand away. "Hm" Katara mumbled as Zuko turned his head, "Will you join me in the meeting today?" Zuko asked as Katara nodded her head.
"Yes, of course…" Katara said as Zuko smiled before standing up.
"You should get ready then…I'll meet you by the far end of the wing." Zuko said as he helped Katara up.
"Sure." Katara said as she left the room.
Zuko then sighed as he placed his fingertips in between the bridge of his brow.
The view of prison cell was seen with a girl dressed in a prison outfit. Her hair draped over her face and passed her shoulders as she against the wall with her knees folded up. Mai sighed deeply as a dull expression shone on her face.
The sound of water dripping from a nearby pipe echoed in her cell as she closed her eyes. She had no regrets for what she did…She rather have Zuko hate her now, then have forgotten her completely. Even now, she couldn't fully understand why she acted the way she did…Was it her jealousy towards the waterbender that led her to do those things? She wasn't sure…
Darkness swelled in her heart as she tried to ignore the constant drip of droplets hitting metal.
Then, Mai heard another sound that overpowered the water's rhythmic beat. It was a tapping noise, like footsteps…
Footsteps…?
The same noise she heard in that one village in the holy forest…and then the same sound told by the legend of Kyoshi Island. The demon Betobeto…Was he here?
Nonsense…She was just hearing things…Right?
Mai opened her eyes as she looked over at the cell bars, no one was there guarding her doorway nor nearby the hallway. So then who or rather what was making that sound?
Then she heard small whispers flowing around her. She couldn't make out the words, and then suddenly she knew who it was.
Azula…
She recognized the almost possessed like whispers that spoke under her breath.
Mai pushed her head against the wall as she tried to listen to the girl on the other side of her cell.
"…..I….I don't want to be alone…"
Mai blinked as she picked up her voice.
"Mmm…You shouldn't worry…I will not leave you…"
Mai froze…There was someone else in the room with Azula? She listened again.
"Why couldn't they see you? Why did you help me…?" Azula asked faintly as Mai heard a soft chuckle.
"Only you can make it possible. Redeem yourself, princess Azula and you will have your kingdom." The other voice said in a sinister tone.
"Redeem myself…?" Azula questioned as Mai narrowed her eyes.
"Then…I will, Great Spirit! I will be ruler of this land. No one can stop me!" Azula said louder than a whisper as she hushed herself afterwards.
The other voice chuckled darkly, "Do whatever it takes…" The voice said as Azula started to laugh uncontrollably.
Mai pressed her ear harder, trying to make out the few words Azula mumbled from her hysterical laughter.
"Hello…Daughter of the nobleman andGovernor of New Ozai…" a voice said darkly as his final words hissed at the end with malice.
Mai pulled away from the wall and turned her head. Nothing was there.
"Who are you, and why have you been controlling Azula?" Mai asked firmly as the voice chuckled.
"Controlling? That's such a harsh term…I like to think of it more as guiding her into the right direction…" the voice said as Mai felt the air become thick and dense around her.
Closing her eyes, Mai kept her emotions in check…Recalling how the legend said not to show emotion. Of course she didn't understand why, still she decided to follow its warning.
This demon has been controlling Azula, probably this whole time. Twisting and brainwashing the princess's mind, Mai had to do something. She had to find out more. Once she opened her eyes she heard the voice again, "You would make such a lovely piece to my collection…" the voice said as Mai grinded her teeth.
"Collection?" Mai asked as the voice chuckled.
"Are you Betobeto? The dark spirit from the island of Kyoshi?" Mai asked as the chuckling stopped.
"Many humans have called me, many names…But I do have my own name, which I will not speak out." The voice said as Mai felt something slide by her hip. Mai focused and remained still.
"And why is that?" Mai asked.
"Heheh…You know too much…Surely you will tell the Avatar of our conversation. I cannot allow that." The voice said as he dipped the name of the Avatar with venom in his tone.
"Hmm…I see." Mai said as she then realized something. The dark swelling in her heart was diminishing; she started to feel normal again…Like a weight was lifted…Why?
Then her eyes widen slightly, and only slightly. Was…Was it this demon's doing? Did he taint her heart? Could he? Did he?
"I'm done talking now…Please go away." Mai said as she turned around folding her hands over her chest.
She felt violated and used…She was someone she wasn't…and it frightened her.
"Heheh… I'll go, only because I know we will meet again." The voice said as the heavy air decreased to normal as Mai then slumped to the floor on her knees.
Her mind was blank…She was speechless…'How could of this have happened?'
Katara entered into her room as she removed her night robe then walked over to her closet. Opening the door, she softly traced her fingers over the fabric of her new different kimonos. Looking to her left, she noticed a fairly new one hung neatly. Pulling it off the rack and lay out over her dresser. Katara nearly gasped at the design. It had small traces of Water Tribe origin. It was a deep red kimono with white and gold trails of water lilies and a huge snow crane with its golden tipped wings spread out over the shoulders, its head arched down. Slight pink shimmered in the silk as the obi was a fine maroon color that blended delicately with the dress. It was stunning. Katara then ran her fingers over the smooth surface, "It will do nicely…" Katara said as a knock came at her front door.
"Yes?" Katara called out as Ming entered. "Shall I help you dress this morning?" Ming asked as Katara nodded her head.
Once the tie of her obi was knotted and sleeves lay out down to her hip, Katara smiled warmly.
"Ming, can you help me with my hair? I want to try something new." Katara said as Ming bowed to the girl, "Of course."
Dressed in his royal and formal robes, Zuko walked down the hall to the dining room. "Sire, there has been a new report regarding the former warrant of Boiling Rock." Private Xian said as he bowed to his majesty.
"State the information." Zuko said as he stopped to listen to the report.
"It has been stated that he committed suicide after his trail." The man said as Zuko's eyes widen in surprise.
"How?" Zuko asked as Private Xian read further on. "He jumped into the boiling lake, Sire. Though, I might add, that a strange occurrence happened before his death." The man said as Zuko asked him to continue. "Word about him, going insane, speaking of a demon tormenting him. Sire." The man said as Zuko narrowed his eyes.
'Mentions of an evil spirit…I should talk to Aang about this, including my uncle. They both may know something.' Zuko thought as he then turned his head to the private.
"Thank you for your report, Private…I am sure this will help us understand my sister's condition as well." Zuko said as Xian bowed to him then left.
Zuko then continued down the hall and into the dining quarters.
Once inside the dining room, Zuko noticed his uncle was there along with the Water Tribe warrior Sokka. Katara and Aang were still haven't arrived yet. This frustrated Zuko as he sat at the head of the table.
"You don't look quite happy, Fire Lord Zuko." Iroh asked.
"I'm never happy…" Zuko said flatly as he kept himself from sighing.
What was taking Katara and Aang so long?
Katara paced down the hall as her hair bounced up and down as she ran. "Oh, I'm running so late…" Katara said to herself as she then saw someone walked up ahead.
"Aang!" Katara called out as the airbender looked at her in a daze.
"Oh…Hey, Katara…" Aang said as Katara's brows furrowed. Looking at the boy, she could tell he didn't get much sleep last night. He actually looked right out miserable.
"You don't look so good, maybe you should go back to bed." Katara said as she grew worried.
"No, it's alright. Come on, we better hurry right?" Aang said in an impassive tone.
"Yea…" Katara said softly.
As the two walked down the hall to the dining quarters at the far end.
I hope you liked it so far and hopefully this makes sense…With the evil spirit and everything. Please review!!!
