Book 4 Air

Chapter 61 Curious

Guilt and embarrassment surrounded the two teens as they looked at the nomad airbender. Katara lowered her head as Zuko stared at Aang firmly. "So…It's come to this. Is this what you really want?" Aang said as he spoke to Katara but continued to stare down Zuko.

Katara lowered her head further down ashamed…"Yes." Katara managed to say in a low tone as she dared not look at the hurt boy.

"Fire Lord Zuko…Katara." Aang said as he bowed excusing himself as he then left them, walking down the hall.

Zuko scoffed as he slowly turned his attention to the waterbender. "Katara…" Zuko said as he lifted her chin up.

Tears fell from her eyes and down her reddish cheeks, "I'm sorry…" Katara said as she then pulled away from Zuko's light touch and ran down the opposite hallway. Zuko lowered his hand down and sighed.

This was frustrating and so complicated…Zuko grew tired of all of this.

Trying to remain cool, the Fire Lord stomped off to the training grounds to release some steam.


Aang paced down the hall and then in to a nearby room, unsure and not caring where it led to. Once the boy walked inside, he noticed how the room had an outside indoor space enclosed with windows forming a clear gloss wall. Walking in, he then saw Iroh sitting peacefully reading a scroll. Rubbing his arm sheepishly, Aang spoke, "Hello, General Iroh." Aang said as he stepped closer to the old man.

Putting the scroll down, Iroh smiled. "Hello, Avatar Aang. What brings you here?" Iroh asked as Aang sat on a small wicker chair with a red cushion.

"Can…Can I talk to you about Pathik." Aang asked as he tried to forget the recent events he witnessed.

"Of course, what would you like to know?" Iroh asked as Aang lifted his head.

"What was it like, training with him?" Aang asked as Iroh set back in the chair.

"As I said before, it was a grueling experience. But nevertheless it was rewarding. In my younger youth, I was blinded by power and carved to be the very best in my profession. I had a strong career with royal blood on my side. I had it all…Then when I lost my son, my world crumbled. I hated the nations and even my own. I grieved for many months." Iroh said as he recalled his terrible incident, pausing briefly, Iroh then continued. "I couldn't believe my son was truly gone…Desperate, I tried to find a way, just to see him one last time. That is why I sought to get into the spirit world. But the training and work was no match to my trip in that realm. I've heard and seen things no man should ever witness. In return, it was karma that went against me." Iroh said as he sighed.

"Did you ever see your son again?" Aang asked as Iroh's eyes narrowed.

"No…I couldn't find him." Iroh said as he lowered his head.

"Oh…" Aang said as he remained silent.

A calming sound of the autumn breeze tapped against the window as leaves twirled outside. The view of the skies forming with clouds was seen as they shifted in the winds towards the East.

"Maybe when I enter into the Spirit World, I can find your son…" Aang said softly as Iroh's eyes glistened with hope. He then closed his eyes and turned his head, "No…It was never meant to be…Only when my time comes, will I be reunited with my family again." Iroh said as Aang lowered his head.

"So then, when will my training begin?" the airbender asked trying to change the subject.

"At dawn, tomorrow, meet me at the training grounds near the shrine." Iroh said as Aang stood up. "Alright then, I'll leave you to your reading. I guess I'll go find Sokka." Aang said as he started to leave.

"Prepare yourself, young Avatar. Remember what the guru has taught you in the past. Once you begin your training, you cannot stop." Iroh said full of wisdom as Aang nodded his head, "Don't worry." Aang said as he left the room.


Stepping on the clay titles of the training grounds, Zuko took a breath as he removed his loose shirt. His abs flexed against his stomach and chest as he exhaled slowly, forming into a stance. Zuko closed his eyes as he then released a flame crossing nearly ten feet over the grounds. Sucking in the air back as he bent into another stance, his posture stayed straight and defined. Clenching his hands into a fist as he yelled out, releasing another powerful flame into the atmosphere. Zuko continued his aggressive fire balls as sweat beaded on his forehead and dripped down his bare chest.

No matter how many times he shot his fire blasts, no matter how his hands nearly bled from his nails digging into his palms. The vision of Katara, dishearten flooded his mind. How, her face shone shame and hurt like never before, more painful than when she fought him in Ba Sing Se. He never wanted her to look like that again…

Yelling to the top of his lungs and he opened another shot, smoke escaped from his mouth as he panted heavily.

This frustration was boiling over his breaking point; he couldn't take it any more. Why did Katara love Aang so much? Why must she protect him so badly, like he was her own child?

That's what made it so twisted…Aang was still a child while Katara had matured so much. The way she treats him so motherly made Zuko cringe with disgust and what made it worse was Aang allowed it!

How he would roll over for her affections like a lost puppy. It was sickening.

"It doesn't matter anyways…She has me now." Zuko said with confidence as he grabbed his shirt and paced out of the training grounds and back into the palace.


Katara walked down the hall to her room as she then stopped and looked at Zuko's doorway only a few torches down.

"I should talk to him…" Katara said to herself as she walked to his doorway then knocked softly. After no answer she let herself in.

"Zuko?" Katara spoke out as she walked inside. Entering into his bedroom, Katara figured he was still out. Deciding she'll wait for him, Katara sat on the bed and sighed.

'Hopefully he comes back soon…' Katara thought as she quietly yawned.


Opening his door roughly, Zuko entered his room. Tossing his shirt on the floor, the young man made his way into his bedroom. Then he stopped in his tracks, on his bed lying down was the beautiful waterbender, Katara. Zuko caught himself for speaking out as he quietly stepped up to the bedside, gazing down at the sleeping water maiden. Her hair fanned out over his pillows as her hands curled next to her. She looked so peaceful…

Why was she in his bedroom? Did she want to talk to him?

Zuko sat at the edge of his bed and reached out to her. Caressing her face and collarbone tenderly, Zuko couldn't help but smile.

She was so lovely, and so perfect in every way…

Subconsciously licking his lips, Zuko bent down and lightly kissed her. Stirring in her sleep, Katara woke up to the Fire Lord kissing her. She squeaked out in surprised as Zuko pulled away. He chuckled lightly. 'She's so cute when she does that…' Zuko thought as Katara blinked then sat up.

"Zuko…" Katara said softly.

"Princess…" Zuko said in a low huskily whisper as Katara shivered by the sound of his voice.

Looking at him, Katara finally realized that the young firebender was half naked with sweat glistening off his chiseled porcelain body. It made her bite her lower lip as she blushed. Zuko took notice of the girl gazing at him and then displaying her own sexual frustrations in front of him. He chuckled as he leaned in, Katara gasped as she felt his hot lips kiss her deeply. Katara kissed him back affectionately as he cupped her face, slowly moving over her as she fell back on the bed. Katara then pushed her hands over his bare chest trying to stop him. "Mm…Z-Zuko." Katara managed to say breaking the kiss as he pulled away.

"Yes?" Zuko asked in a low voice as he smirked.

"I…I wanted to talk to you." Katara said as she was then cut off by his forceful kiss. "Mmm…!" Katara muffled as Zuko buried his mouth into hers.

He didn't want to talk, he didn't want to listen…He only wanted her, to taste more of her mouth.

Salty and sweet like fresh sea water; her mouth was like a pooling lake ready to be sipped. He wanted more…

Zuko kissed Katara more passionately as she moaned, melting in his kiss. Thrusting his tongue into her mouth, Katara wrapped her hands around his neck as he position himself more comfortably over her.

Kissing Zuko felt like a new experience every time her lips met his. The hot taste in his mouth, sometimes it was spicy. Other times it had a lingering after taste of smoke. Either way it drove Katara crazy as she hungrily bit Zuko's lower lip. The young man moaned as he subconsciously grinded himself against her. The action alone caused Katara to reflex her own hips up and down. Gripping his hand into the pillow beside Katara head, Zuko quickly pulled away panting. "We-we have to stop before-

Zuko was cut off as the young woman underneath kissed him deeply as she then pulled away. "Don't stop…" Katara said in a sensual tone as she started to kiss down his jaw line.

Zuko tilted his head to the side to give her more access as she planted soft kisses over his jaw and neck. Zuko closed his eyes, loving the attention and affection she was giving him.

As Katara slowly lifted her hips up, by sheer frustration wanting some friction yet didn't understand why...

She then felt that bump again in between his legs. The waterbender was so curious what it looked like…She thought of asking him, but was too embarrassed.

Noticing the girl's red tinted cheeks, Zuko smiled as he then kissed the corner of her lips. Katara blinked then blushed even deeper, "You're so cute…" Zuko whispered as he buried his face into her hair. Katara closed her eyes as she smiled as she nuzzled her head to his.

"You're cute too." Katara whispered back as he lifted his head. "Heh…" Zuko mumbled as he then rested his head above her chest and Katara gently ran her fingers through his black locks.

Katara never understood how some moments they'll be nearly ripping their clothes off to then cuddle the next. Either way, she didn't mind…But she was getting slightly frustrated. She couldn't pin-point what was making her up tight then again she's never done this before. Katara figured that what naturally happens…

Closing her eyes, she sighed calmly. She still wanted to talk to Zuko about Aang, but she figured he didn't want to hear it. Besides, it would ruin the mood…

Getting more comfortable Katara then felt Zuko lift up over then rolled to the bed next to her then pulled her in close to him. She smiled and rested her head on his bare shoulder as she lazily traced her fingers over his chest. Slightly giggling as she watched his nipples rise up into two dark brown peaks. Zuko blushed as he heard her giggle, he couldn't help it. She somehow knew his weak points, which both made him nervous yet excited at the same time…

Zuko closed his eyes as Katara continued to explore his defined muscles throughout his chest and abs. The waterbender then lifted her head as she lightly kissed his chest then down to his stomach. Zuko inhaled sharply as he felt her feather light lips press against his feverish skin. Her hair traced over in curls across his neck and chest as he gripped the sheets beside him. Her intentions must have been innocent, because she obviously had no idea what she was doing to him. He almost lost it then and there. Zuko's mouth went dry as he felt her lips turn lightly moist as she kissed further down his stomach.

"K-Katara…" Zuko managed to say out barely as his loins tighten unbearably. "Please…S-Stop…" Zuko begged as Katara turned her head towards his face. Her hair tickled along his skin as its simple movement drove Zuko crazy. "Ah…Please." Zuko said as he started to pant. Katara then gave him a devilishly smirk. Zuko thinned his lips. He didn't like that look…Her playful expression laced across her face with mischievous ideas running through her head. It only meant one thing…and its not like Zuko wouldn't want it…He was just too modest to admit his burning desires to unleashed. Katara then sat up on her knees as she leaned over, to his lower hip. Where again, that same bump stood out underneath his pants. Curiously, Katara placed her fingers over it. Sliding her fingers back and forth…

Zuko gripped the sheets till his knuckles turned white. It was near pleasurable torture for the young man. "May I see it?" Katara asked innocently as she stopped moving her hand.

Zuko lifted his head blushing deeply…

"I-umm…well…If, if you want to…" Zuko said as nearly his whole face turned red.

Katara then smiled as she then lifted the fabric of his pants up before carefully guiding it downward. She then gasped lightly as her cheeks tinted a bright cherry red.


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