*Warning: Sexual references

Book 4 Air

Chapter 77 Spectator

As Katara took a shower in Zuko's bathroom, Zuko was getting dressed in his royal robes. He slowly placed his arms into the sleeves and he placed his layered robe on, one by one. After he finished, he then combed his hair up and formed it into a bun. Katara then walked out of the shower in Zuko's white bath robe.

"I hope it's alright I use this…" Katara said as she blushed.

"No, it's alright…Hey; can you help me with this?" Zuko asked as Katara nodded her head.

"Place the royal crown on my knot top." Zuko said as he handed her the golden flame artifact.

The metal was slightly heavy as she raised it up over his head and neatly placed it on his bun. Zuko then smiled as he turned and asked how he looked. Katara smiled, "Like a true Fire Lord." Katara said as Zuko leaned forward and wrapped his arm around her waist. "Ah! Zuko!" Katara cried out as she giggled.

"Come here…" Zuko mumbled as he kissed down her neck.

"Zuko! You'll get your robes wet…" Katara said as she tried to pull away.

"I don't care…" Zuko mumbled against her ear as he continued to plant kisses on her neck and cheek. Katara then turned her head as she kissed his lips. The two stayed in the sweet lip lock as Katara slowly pulled away.

"I don't want to go…" Zuko groaned out as Katara giggled again.

"Come on now…They're waiting for you." Katara said as she then placed her hands on either side of his face then gave him a big kiss.

She pulled away then smiled, "Now go…" Katara said as she then laughed at the young man's dazed look.

Katara then leaned in and kiss a light peck on his nose; Zuko then blinked then blushed as he turned. "Yea...I should go…" Zuko said embarrassed.

Pacing out the door, Zuko then took a deep breath. Once he walked out his bedroom, the young man carried a stern expression on his face. Nearby servants bowed their heads as he walked by the hall, further down the pathway. For some reason, he felt empowered by their heads bowing to him. Perhaps it was the night before he had with Katara.

After they ate their meal, Zuko decided to go to his bed and rest for a while. Katara slowly joined him. Once they got under the covers and relaxed with the fireplace burning brightly by their side. Katara cuddled next to the hard chest of Zuko as she smiled warmly. Zuko had his arm wrapped over the waterbender as he nuzzled his lips against her forehead. She giggled as she lifted her head slightly. The two kissed sweetly then Zuko deepened the kiss as they embraced each other more passionately. Katara moaned out as Zuko nibbled on her bottom lip.

'So full and tender…' the young man thought as he then slid his tongue into her warm mouth. The flavorful taste of strawberries traced over his taste buds as he explored her mouth.

Katara gripped his robe as Zuko leaned over her, hovering her lightly. The sound of silk meshed with skin was heard as the mumbling moans escaped their breaths. Zuko then break their kiss as he panted. Katara then looked up at him with a sly smile, Zuko blinked before he felt her small hand trace down his stomach. Zuko inhaled sharply as he groaned out, "Katara…We mustn't…" Zuko begged as Katara kissed the corner of his lips.

"Don't worry…Not all the way…" Katara breathed out as she leaned in and sucked on the lord's neck.

Zuko gasped out as he wrapped his arms around her body and around her waist. His right hand slowly caressed her back then rubbed her bottom. Katara then lightly licked his neck then lifted her head slightly as she nibbled on his ear. "Mmm…" Zuko moaned.

Katara then pulled away as she then kissed down his neck then up his jaw line as Zuko grabbed her bottom roughly. He loved the roundness of her bottom, so full and perfect to hold. Katara then gasped out as she quickly claimed his lips. "Mmm…" Katara moaned out. The sound that she makes, that low growling sound was enough to sent the young man off, almost like releasing him-

Zuko stopped walking as he pressed himself against the wall; as a bead of sweat dipped down his nose. Thankfully no one was around this area of the palace, to see the panting man make his way down the hall. 'Everyone must be near the dining room quarters.' Zuko thought as another flash of Katara's mocha bare skin crossed his mind.

Lightly panting, the Zuko tried to forget the memory. 'Come on…think! Think!' Zuko thought as he mind just went blank.

Carefully, he readjusted himself as he took another deep breathe. "Ok…I can do this." Zuko thought as he straightened his posture then continued on walking down the narrow end of the hallway to the war room.


As the water soaked her body, Ursa sighed out peacefully. She has always loved the water. So much, that her mother often questioned her if she was born in a different nation, like the people of the Water Tribes…

As a child, Ursa used to hear old tales of the people. Great wars against the nations, always fighting and causing conflict with one another. Like some silly game.

Of course in those fairytales, the main icon for the Water Tribe was a big white tiger and for her nation was a big purple dragon. The two beasts would fight violently. The tiger would protect the villagers below her curled tail while the dragon flew in the skies unleashing its bright red flames down at the tiger's long claws.

Of course, she doesn't believe such stories anymore. In her youthful eyes, she always imagined what the people of the Water Tribe looked like and just yesterday she saw the beautiful native woman named Katara. It warmed her heart to see her son getting married to such a lovely girl. Ursa hoped to meet the girl soon and talk to her. Even though the young waterbender seemed nice, Ursa wanted to find out for herself. Since she was an over-protective mother, it couldn't be helped.

Ursa then sighed again as she stood up from the tub then covered herself with a big white towel. Her long black hair dangled passes her bottom as she walked into her room to dry off.

"Miki…" Ursa said as the servant entered the room. "Yes, miss?" Miki asked as Ursa slowly dried her hair.

"Do you think I should go out into the gardens? It's been such a long time; I would love to see the flowers again." Ursa said as Miki bowed her head. "Of course, miss…The flowers are in perfect bloom this season." Miki said as Ursa dropped the towel. "That is good to hear…" Ursa said as she kept her backside to the girl. "Would you mind changing me? I'm afraid I need some help." Ursa said as Miki bowed her head, "Of course, miss…" Miki said as she walked over and grabbed her robes to properly dress her.


As Sokka held back a yawn the doors suddenly opened and the Fire Lord entered into the war room.

"Forgive me for my delay, gentlemen." Zuko said as he walked pass them then walked up the steps then sat in his throne.

"Now then…Let us review the claim." Zuko said as he grabbed a nearby paper on the small table next to his throne.

"Hmm…'Treacherous target'?" Zuko said amused of the title.

"Yes, Sire…The woman put your life in jeopardy!" Sho said as he nearly shouted. Sokka frowned. It was just a misunderstanding…Why take it so bluntly?

Just then Sokka felt his shoulder being nudged, looking to his right he noticed that the general was letting him know something. "State your claim…" the man whispered as Sokka then shut his eyes before standing up.

"General Sho is obviously over- exaggerating his word about what really happened." Sokka said as he remembered what Aeron told him during that incident.

'I get it now…I'm the defender for Aeron.' Sokka thought as one of the men beside General Sho stood up.

"This boy, only witness the account. He did not hear the woman's harsh words." The man said as Sokka stood up to speak out but the General next to him stopped him. "Wait till their finished." The general said as Sokka slowly returned to his seat.

"I see…Imperial Kaui. Tell me General Jee, what do you think?" Zuko asked the general next to Sokka.

"Well, even if Mister Tao did not in fact hear the woman's words, doesn't mean he in fact witness the salvage behavior of General Sho towards the crying woman after she felt on the floor." Jee said in defense of Aeron's claim. General Sho impatiently trembled in his seat filled with anger as he waited for his turn.

"Hmm…Sho carried on…" Zuko said as the General then shouted loudly, "How dare you?! I am the head General of the Red Tail Fleet, commander of the-

"Sho…" Zuko said coldly as the man froze to the young man voice.

"I have dropped you from office. You no longer are a general. Is that clear?" Zuko said as the man lowered his head.

"Yes, Sire…" Sho said as the others sat still in their seats.

'Zuko can be scary sometimes…' Sokka thought as the second man on Sho's side spoke out.

"Well, General Jee and Sokka Tao…I do believe that my client was simply protecting our leader from harm. She did in fact hold a weapon in her possession, did she not?" the man said as he rubbed his long white goatee.

"She was misled; she didn't realize Sho was the one who did it! He-

"Sokka…" Zuko called out as the Water Tribe boy turned his head.

"Oh, yea right…your turn …" Sokka said annoyed as he swung his hand out as an offer. Zuko then spoke out as corrected him.

"No, Sokka…That matter is for another time. Gentlemen I believe we all have an understanding, over the argument." Zuko said as he turned his head to the two women who entered into the room.

Sokka almost jumped at the sight as he was not expecting two old ladies to suddenly appear in the dim lit room.

"Sokka, General Jee, and Sho. You are dismissed; please return to your rooms until further notice." Zuko said as he stood up.

General Jee led Sokka out as Sho stomped out the door.

"What was that all about?!" Sokka complained. "What the hell did we accomplish?" Sokka asked as his temper flared.

"Sokka…" General Jee said in a light tone as he tried to calm down the teen.

"No! All that happened in there was giving Sho more evidence on his claim! What are we going to do now?" Sokka said as Jee placed his hands on the boy's shoulders. "Don't worry, Sokka. We'll have another chance…The councils will review the claims and talk with the imperial guards and the Fire Lord. We can still save, Miss Aeron." Jee said as he pulled away from the teen.

Sokka lowered his head as he scoffed. "Alright, fine…Just next time explain to me what I'm supposed to say, ok?" Sokka said as he walked off down the hall.

General Jee smiled lightly as he watched the riled up teen pace away.


From steamy Zutaraness to a stressful war room meeting? Yup Zuzu can do it all! Poor Zuko…I might end up breaking his brain… Haha! There you go! Another update! I'll update again within this week…Thanks for reading and please review!

Also no...Katara and Zuko did not have sex...Just making clear. You'll find out more about what went on next chapter!

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