*Warning: Slight sexual content

Book 4 Air

Chapter 67 Rapidly Slow

Aang ran as quick as he could in the marsh, but his physical body slowed him down. He wasn't as light and lithe as he would be in his spirit form. Growing frustrated, Aang took a short rest against a huge oak-like tree. Panting for air, Aang lowered his head trying to focus his mind. It was difficult for the boy to breathe in the misty atmosphere as the strange smells stirred his stomach again. Taking a deep breath, Aang continued on, into the depths of the forest.

Entering into the clearing surrounded by bamboo, Aang suddenly heard a voice.

"Be careful Aang…" the voice said as Aang looked around.

'I recognize that voice!' Aang thought as he turned to see Roku looming out of the bamboo trees.

"You must be strong." Another voice said as Aang turned to see Kyoshi stepping out of the thick trees.

"You must also be brave, little one." A soft voice said as the boy turned and saw Yangchen.

All three Avatars, three spirits of Aang's formers lives confronted him. Aang bowed to the wise spirits as he lifted his head.

"Tell me…Where can I find her?" Aang asked desperately as the three spirits narrowed their eyes.

"Aang, your friend was stolen by the spirit Koh, the face stealer." Roku said as Aang's eyes widen with horror.

"No…" Aang said with disbelief.

"We believe he has not taken her face, but is simply using her as bait." Kyoshi said.

"You must be quick and respond clearly when you face him." Yangchen said softly.

"Remember Aang, you must not show any emotion or he will steal your face." Roku said in warning as Aang nodded his head.

"You will find Koh's lair north from here. Here's someone to help you on your journey." Roku said as he turned showing a large panda bear sitting on the ground.

"Hei Bai!" Aang exclaimed with surprise and joy.

The bear roared out as Aang ran over and petted the animal spirit.

"Go now, Aang, and save your friend." Roku said with a serious expression.

"I will, thank you all for your wisdom." Aang said as he bowed then hopped on He Bai's back and rode off into the thick forest.


Entering into the Fire Lord's bedroom, Katara noted the small lit candles scattered around the room. It was a romantic setting which made the waterbender blushed even deeper. Slowly making her way to the bed, Katara sat down and looked around. "Zuko?" Katara called out as a dark figure stepped forward.

"Hey…" Zuko said in a low voice.

"Lay on your stomach…" Zuko said as Katara nodded her head. Getting onto the bed, the waterbender lay flat on her stomach as she then heard the footsteps draw closer to the bedside.

Sitting the on edge of the bed, Zuko leaned over and removed the collar of Katara's robe. The girl squeaked out as she squirmed, "Mm…Zuko!" Katara cried out trying to protest his actions.

"Don't worry…I can only see your back…" Zuko said as he pulled down the robe to the end of her hip.

Leaning back, Zuko reached over and poured lukewarm oil onto the girl's back. The strong fragrance of eucalyptus and tea tree filled the air as Katara sighed deeply from the lovely scent.

Zuko then rubbed her back slightly, letting the oil soak into her skin. Katara moaned out as Zuko worked his hands gently over her back. Katara then sighed out, "Harder…" Katara said as she buried her face into the silky soft pillow. Zuko applied slight pressure over her spine then up to her shoulder blades. Katara moaned again as Zuko continued to rub her soft skin. Zuko marveled at her complexion as the candle light reflected against the wet sleek oils, making her back shine a soft hue of dark bronze. The sight was enough to make Zuko's mouth go dry.

Zuko hesitated as Katara moved slightly to get in a more comfortable position. "Mmm…Don't stop, it feels so good." Katara moaned out as she turned her head, gazing at Zuko from the corner of her eye.

Zuko quickly apologized as he rubbed down her spine.

"Mmm…Lower…" Katara said as Zuko gulped, forcing himself to continued the girl's wishes as his hands traveled down further her back. Her fingertips were barely touching the small dimples evenly on the side of her hips, Zuko gazed at the small curves of her body, and she was so erotic in his eyes. The young man couldn't control it any longer. With a single movement Zuko leaned downward, brushing his lips over her shoulder. Katara gasped out then lightly moaned at his tenderness. The waterbender then shut her eyes and whimpered as she felt a hot, wet and soft trail move cross over her neck and slowly down her spine. Zuko licked her back with care as he tasted the oils on the tip of his tongue. "Ah! Zuko!" Katara cried out as he pulled away.

"Yes, princess?" Zuko said in a sensual tone.

Panting softly, Katara turned her body to the side, while covering herself. She looked at Zuko. He was shirtless and smiling at her with a smug expression. Katara took a moment to admire his features. The candle light enhanced his divine, finely chiseled chest and rock hard abs. It also created a soft hue of gold reflecting against his already beautifully molten eyes, making them appear as if they were glowing. Katara's lips parted as Zuko leaned in on the bed, inching closer to her face. Katara gasped out as she felt him kiss her softly. The waterbender gave in to his hot kiss as he hovered over her. The sound of fabric brushing against skin was heard as a low moan escaped Zuko's mouth. The Fire Lord was pressing against the waterbender as a small cloth covered her delicately was careless pushed aside. Katara opened her eyes as she pulled away panting. Confused of the sudden movement, Katara finally realized she was half exposed to the young man. Before she could speak out, Zuko's chest pressed down on her bare breasts…Katara moaned out as she closed her eyes, turning her head away from him.

'Oohh…his body…it feels like he's on fire.' Katara thought as she shut her eyes tighter, whimpering out in embarrassment. Zuko buried his face in the girl's neck and damp hair as he inhaled sharply. 'Her body is so cooling…It feels so good against my skin.' Zuko thought as he lifted his head and gazed down at the anxious waterbender.

Focusing on her lovely face, Zuko spoke out in a husky tone, "You look so beautiful, princess." The young man said as Katara opened her eyes and turned her head, looking at the handsome man above her.

"Zuko…" Katara said in a soft whisper as she blushed.

"Massage me some more." Katara then said without thinking as she then blinked then blushed.

"It felt so good…I don't want you to stop…" Katara said as she turned her head away, trying to hide her embarrassment. Zuko smiled mischievously as he moved to the side and then traced his fingers over her collarbone.

Katara thinned her lips as she slowly arched her back up. Zuko continued to watch the girl's reaction as he gazed at her face. "Are you sure you want me to continue?" Zuko asked making sure she was comfort with this.

Katara nodded her head as she spoke out, "I want you to touch me…please…" Katara said almost breathlessly. Zuko then caressed the girl's neck softly as his fingertips trailed over her collarbone then further down to her peaking mounds. Taking in the sight before him, Zuko admired the dark chocolate areolas around her nipples as he softly cupped her right breast. Katara gasped out as she felt the young man's callused fingers massage her breast slowly as he then rubbed her nipple. The peaked top hardened by his touch as Katara cried out from the sensation. "Zu-ko…" Katara managed to say as she started to pant.

Zuko cupped his whole hand over her chest as he leaned in and claimed her mouth. Kissing Zuko back with all the passion, she could muster; Katara moaned out as she lifted her hand and ran her fingers through his hair.

Their kiss deepened as Zuko leaned over more, resting his side against the half naked waterbender.

Breaking the kiss, Zuko looked down at the girl. His eyes fogged with lust as he kissed her lips then down her jaw line. He continued to kiss her further down her neck then lightly over her collarbone. Nibbling lightly as Katara moaned out rubbing his shoulder and the back of his neck. Zuko then lifted his head lightly as he stared at the girl's breasts. Katara blushed as she shut her eyes, 'Why must he look at me like that?' Katara thought as she then gasped feeling wetness over her breast as Zuko continued to suck her left nipple.

"Ah! Zuko…!" Katara exclaimed as she then gripped the back of his hair.

The Fire lord took as aggression as he lightly bit on her peaking breast. Katara cry out from the strange yet pleasurable feeling.

Thinning her lips before she cry out again, Katara gasped as she felt Zuko massage her other breast, tweaking her nipple with his fingertips in slow movements. As he sucks on the other, flicking it with his tongue slightly.

Katara closed her eyes as she then panted out, "Zuko…please…stop…it's too much!" Katara cried out as she felt like she wanted to buckle her hips.

Zuko pulled away as he chuckled, "Why, my princess? Aren't you enjoying it?" Zuko said in a teasing matter.

Katara blushed as she tried to think of some excuse, yet nothing came to mind.

"It's driving me crazy…please no more…" Katara said as she blushed unsure on how to take the heating feeling in her stomach.

"Heh…Are you sure?" Zuko said as he traced his fingers over the girl's stomach and hip. Katara gasped as she squirmed, "Wah, don't do that!" Katara cried out as she felt like she was getting somehow burned. Her mind when blank as her body craved for more…She couldn't understand why.

'His fingers are so hot…I can feel it…Like my skin is on fire! It's too much!' Katara complained in her thoughts

Katara then placed her hand on his bare chest trying to push him away. Looking up at him, Katara gasped. His eyes were a deep color, almost like a dark metallic gold filled with desire and lust. Katara's lips parted in awe, he was like a God. A sun god fallen from the heavens.

Zuko looked down at the waterbender; her blue eyes were glistening in the soft candlelight as her moist lips parted slightly. Her rich dark hair fanned out over the bed in curls and curvy, like the rolling waves of the ocean. Her exotic skin and gorgeously bare breasts humped over her chest perfectly. She was like water nymph, mystical and beautiful all at once.

He wanted to take her, claim her as his. Zuko licked his lips as firmly placed his hand on her hip. Katara squeaked out as she was brought out of her trace. Zuko leaned down, as his nose touches her, he stared at her deeply…

"Zuko?" Katara asked as she looked into the lord's eyes confused by his action.

"I'm sorry…" Zuko said in a low voice, almost a whisper as he pushed himself off the bed. Katara sat up and grabbed his wrist, "Wait…" Katara said as Zuko looked back.

Their eyes glistened as they stared at one another; the sight of a flickering candle then came into view as silence filled the room.


The sight of a black leather glove placed on a slender hand was seen, as Aeron dressed in her mercenary's outfit of tight pants and dark red velvet vest with leather straps. Her wrists covered with leather binds and her black hair tied up in a high pony tail. Lastly, Aeron slipped on her black boots that covered her calves and stopped to her knees, tightly fasten with leather ties.

"Are you sure you want to go through with this?" Cole asked as Aeron turned her head to him.

"Of course…" Aeron said fully determined to full-fill her plan.

Before Aeron left the hut, Cole quickly grabbed her then kissed her. The girl's eyes widen slightly before she kissed him back.

"Take care…" Cole said as he looked into Aeron's eyes.

"Don't worry…I will." Aeron said as she smiled lightly before leaving the small house.


Pacing down the trail, Aeron swiftly entered into the city. Entering into the dark alley ways as she ran down pass the white buildings, the view of the stone path with patches of moss was seen as she reached a landmark near the marketplace. Pressing her back against the wall, Aeron panted as she breathed slowly.

'If I just reach the office, I can find her exact location.' Aeron thought as she narrowed her eyes.

Aeron then ran up pass the building then entered into the back storage room. Plying open the lock from the door, Aeron skillful unlatched the door then entered. Slowly making her through the hallway, Aeron then managed to pass by two guards as she turned. Turning back around, Aeron then bumped into someone.

"Oh sorry…" the voice said as Aeron's eyes widen with shock. Looking up Aeron's mouth lightly opened as she saw the young man from before.

The Water Tribesman…


Sokka looked down at the girl in front of him. He blinked before finally recognizing her. "The fighter girl from the festival…" Sokka said to himself before Aeron quickly covered his mouth.

"Shh! don't speak! Understand?" Aeron said in a threatening tone as Sokka nodded his head.

"Now…" Aeron said as she looked around.

"Come with me…" the girl said as she quickly grabbed the young man and hide in an empty hallway.

As she released her hold on Sokka, he quickly responded, "What are you doing here?" the Water Tribe warrior asked as Aeron narrowed her eyes.

"Didn't I not say, 'Don't speak?'" Aeron said in a low tone with slight annoyance.

"I don't care about that! Now tell me, what are you doing here?" Sokka asked becoming suspicious.

Aeron closed her eyes and spoke, "I am here to save the Mother of the Fire Nation." Aeron said softly as she opened her eyes then turned to the young man.

"Mother of the Fire Nation?" Sokka questioned as Aeron covered his mouth again.

"Quiet! Someone will hear you!" Aeron said in a hushed whisper.

Sokka muffled against her hand as he tried to breathe. Aeron pulled away then grabbed his collar, "Listen, you've got to help me. Go over there by the counter and see if you can find any files on a prison cell." Aeron said as Sokka pulled away.

"Hey, hold up. Who says I'm going to help you?" Sokka said offended as he fixed his collar.

"'Cuz if you don't, an innocent person will die." Aeron said in a serious tone as her eyes glistened.

Sokka narrowed his eyes then sighed. He knew he couldn't let that happen…

"Fine…I'll help you. Now, what should I be looking for?" Sokka asked as Aeron pointed to the counter near the entrance.

"There should be a file box holding the documents. Go in there and find a number dating a prison cell. I got your back…" Aeron whispered as Sokka nodded his head.

Slowly and causally Sokka walked over to the empty counter desk, looking if anyone was around. When the coast was clear, Sokka quickly opened the box, looking through the papers. When he read through the letters, he then found a number one hundred and a prison cell seal. As he took the paper in his hands, he was stopped by a loud voice.

"You there! What are you doing?" a guard called out as another entered the room.

"Who me? Ahh, I was just getting something for…the Fire Lord. Yea, he needed this paper right away." Sokka said as he tried to pick a good lie.

"Oh really? Only authorized guards and General Sho are permitted to touch any document from this desk." One guard said as he placed his hands on his hips.

Sokka then laughed nervously as he tried to think of a quick way to escape. Just then a small ball popped into the room, the three looked down at it. Before anyone could react the ball exploded into a smoke haze blinding the guards.

"Quickly! Run!" Aeron called out as she grabbed Sokka's wrist and pulled him away from the distraction.

"Diao! Hurry, don't let them get away!" the guard coughed out as the female guard ran after them.

Diao grinded her teeth as she ran following the two teens down the hallway, "Get back here!" Diao called out as the view of the doorway was seen.


Oh no! Will Aeron and Sokka escape? Stay tune for more next chapter! Please review!!!