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Secrets	By : Himitsu Category: Avatar - The Last Airbender > Het - Male/Female > Azula/Zuko Views: 24124 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Chapter List
- 1-Lies
- 2-Excuses
- 3-Friends
- 4-Adventure
- 5-Taste
- 6-Mean
- 7-Siblings
- 8-Sunrise
- 9-Choices
- 10-Night
- 11-Hurt
- 12-Plans
- 13-Slow
- 14-Time
- 15-Quarantine
- 16-Wife
- 17-Trip
- 18-Stay
- 19-Meeting
- 20-Family
- 21-Words
- 22-Love
- 23-Partners
- 24-Secrets
- 11
- 12
- 13
A/N: Thanks for reading this chapter
Plans
Sometimes plans work and sometimes they don’t.
Two knocks woke Azula and Zuko. His arm draped over her. He'd held her all night. "Go away", mumbled Zuko into Azula's hair. He pulled Azula closer. She could feel him breathe.
He pretended to sleep. Zuko wanted to hold her a little while longer. The unwanted guests continued knocking louder and louder.
"Let go of me Zuko." She forced his hand away.
"Azula, I --"
She moved away from him. Her movements were a little more cautious than usual. She was still little sore. "Get up and get the door," she snapped.
Zuko pulled on his pants. He marched to the door mumbling about the rude awakening. Azula got of bed and slipped into her robe.
Zuko yanked the door open. The sages along with Li and Lo read the annoyance on Zuko's face.
"Please forgive the intrusion. This will only take a moment", said Li and Lo.
"Couldn't you have waited until a decent hour?"
"Fire Lord Zuko it's well after sunrise", commented one of the fire sages.
"We apologize for the time but the viewing has to be done in the morning hours”, Shyu bowed.
Li and Lo pulled back the covers revealing the bloodstained white sheet.
It was the first time Zuko had drawn Azula's blood. He felt lower than dirt. He'd put Azula through all that pain and it didn't work. If the fire sages hadn't shown up he'd still be holding her in his arms.
"Fire Lord Zuko did you hear me? "
"What were you saying Head Fire Sage Shyu?"
"I've proclaimed the covenant as official. You and Princess Azula are bound to each other for seven years. No man can undo this covenant." He turned to the others. "It is done. We shall take our leave."
After they left Azula decided she wanted to go back to Hearth Island. She needed to leave. It was time for her to regroup. She'd miscalculated last night’s events. Azula expected to have Zuko wrapped around her finger after last night, but it did not turn out, as she'd plan. She wasn’t expecting that much pain.
However, the pain wasn't what worried her. She did not like the after part. She ended up sleeping in his arms. She didn't push him away or yell because it was what she needed. Azula wanted him to hold her. However, she couldn't allow herself to get caught up him. Azula remembered Zuko was going to send her away. What happened between them was not normal. It was obvious he didn't want her around after he got what he wanted.
Azula stared at the bed. "I'm going to burn these sheets. Zuko I'm ready to go back to Hearth Island." She didn't look at him when she spoke. She missed the look of panic and confusion on Zuko's face.
The original plan was to send her away, but Zuko didn't want her to go. He tried to think of something to make her stay. "I promise it will be better the next time."
"Don't flatter yourself Zuko," she turned to him, "there isn't going to be a next time."
"No, I meant that, I mean it gets better. You'll enjoy it next time. What I am saying is it will not be as painful for you. It will be enjoyable for you and,” he paused, “someone, of course I'm not saying it will be me. I'm just saying it will be better. "
His fumbling amused her. He just promised the next time they had sex it would better. Azula realized last night was not a complete failure. She sauntered over to him. A slight smile shaped her lips. She placed her hand on his bare shoulder. His eyes locked with hers. She leaned in and whispered in his ear, "Zuzu have your ship ready to take me to Hearth Island today". She turned and walked away.
Zuko watched her walking away. He tried to find the right words. Everything Zuko thought about saying started with "I want", which he refused to say. Telling her he wanted her to stay would show his hand.
Azula glanced over shoulder. "Don't just stand there Zuko. Captain Takai promised me an amazing gift for my birthday I want to make sure to be there when my gift arrives."
Zuko stormed out of the room. "Azula is playing games. She's up to something. Maybe she wants me to ask her to stay. Not likely, she just wants attention. It was about the water bender, but now it's about some old navy geezer. If she wants to leave then she can leave.” Zuko went to a place guard, "Tell Captain Arka to get the Azuroh ready Princess Azula wants to return to her Island."
Iroh found a shirtless and shoeless Zuko roaming the palace halls. "Good morning Fire Lord Zuko. Do you want me to tell the generals you will miss the meeting because you couldn't find anything to wear?” Iroh smiled.
"I forgot about the monthly progress meeting this morning. It was Azula's fault. Don't worry it won't happen again. I just made arrangements for her to go back to her island. " Zuko folded his arms. “Humph, where she belongs”, muttered Zuko.
"This does not please you Fire Lord Zuko?”
"She can do whatever she wants. I don't care. It's always about manipulation with her. She can put on a fake smile, fake tears... wait Azula cried. It was only one tear. She wouldn't fake one tear. " Zuko's head dropped. “Damn”, he whispered. Memories from last night filled his mind. He yelled, "Ugh, it's me", as his fist hit the wall.
"Zuko"
"It's not her its me, uncle." Zuko felt Iroh's hand on his shoulder. "I have to fix this on my own, uncle. I'm the one that made her cry."
"Forgive me for interrupting, Fire Lord Zuko. I have urgent news from Captain Arka. The Azuroh, per your request this week is undergoing maintenance. The engine has been taken apart for cleaning. It'll take 24 hours of nonstop work to put it back together and at least four additional hours to get it in ready mode. He is working with his crew as we speak to get Azuroh up and running. "
"I bluffed about the Azuroh being on standby. Now she'll have to stay", mumbled Zuko. Iroh read the relief on Zuko's face. "Tell the captain to take as long as he needs. Uncle I have to take care of something. I'll join the meeting shortly." Zuko rushed to Azula's room. "Where is Princess Azula?"
A blushing servant girl responded. "Fire Lord Zuko, Princess Azula left about 15 minutes ago. She did not say where she was going."
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Azula decided training would be the best way to clear her head. She trained as hard as she always did. She fired a bolt of lighting but it was weak.
Li and Lo made sure to comment. "Maybe you are distracted by last night's events".
"That had nothing to do with Zuko." The fired a perfect bolt of lightning. "See perfect"
Azula turned to see Capt. Arka. The captain fell to his knees. "I want to thank you, Princess Azula."
"For?"
"For allowing us more time to get the Azuroh ready. The Azuroh is a delicate ship. If we rushed putting her engine together it may cause problems. I must admit I was worried until Fire Lord Zuko told us to take our time. I am most grateful that you are willing to postpone you voyage so we can make sure the Azuroh is in the best condition to sail".
"Take all the time you need. Captain, I think you should take this time to thoroughly inspect the ship and replace the old parts with new ones. While you’re making those changes replace every item in the Fire Lord's quarters. Go find Ty Lee and tell her I said want her in charge of decorating the Fire Lord's quarters. "
"Yes, Princess Azula".
Li commented, "You're taking this well."
Lo added, "Very well, especially for you."
She returned to her training. A perfect lightning bolt left her fingertips. "That time I was thinking of Zuko. Don't worry, we're leaving for Hearth Island today just as planned."
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Later that day Azula met with Sokka for lunch. She had the chef prepare every food item Sokka ever requested. The table was covered with most of Sokka's favorite dishes.
"OK Azula, what gives?" He pointed a half eaten drumstick at her. "I know you're up to something." He stuffed his mouth with fire fries.
"You're right. I am up to something."
"I knew it. You're trying to trick me."
"No, that's not it. I knew you'd see right through a trick. You were the brains of the your group. That’s something we share in common. I know what it's like to think of a brilliant plan. Then hope those around you can follow it. I know what it feels like when your brilliance is taken for granted."
"You're just saying that."
"No, I am not. If I were I would play a little game to try and trap you. I am not going to waste your time or mine. I need a favor Sokka", her eyes and voice softened, "and you're the only one that can help me."
Sokka raised an eyebrow. "What kind of favor?"
"Li, Lo, and I need to return to Hearth Island immediately. This time of year is bad for Li and Lo's allergies because of the cherry trees. There are no cherry trees on Hearth Island. Zuko and Aang are busy with the arc. I don't want to bother them. Besides you're a much better pilot than Aang. You can take us on Appa. Li and Lo love him. Flying on him will left their spirits."
"I don't know," said Sokka between eating sticky buns.
"Sokka, I wouldn't ask if it weren't important. Don't do it for me do it for Li and Lo. They’re feeble old ladies. They shouldn’t have to suffer because Zuko is busy. Do it for your sister. She can come and see Samdura's Divide. Samdura's Divide is the one place where salt water and fresh water meet but don't mix. Miso say's it's exceptional for water bending." Azula read Sokka's eyes. His resistance was depleting. She moved closer. The scent of jasmine filled his nose. "Sokka, if you take us today I'll take you to my private orchard where you can have all the dragon plums you can eat."
"Dragon plums."
"The sweetest and juiciest plums in the world. Sokka, will you do it?” Azula saw Zuko in the distance out the corner of her eye. “You’ll even be helping Zuko."
Sokka wasn't sure if was her voice, her words, her scent, or the way she looked at him. He’d finally seen why Aang said Azula looked different. Whatever it was made him say yes. "OK, but I have to ask Aang".
"That's fine." She smiled the most innocent smile Sokka had ever seen.
He couldn't help but smile back.
She placed her hand on Sokka's hand, "Thank you". A slight blush colored Sokka’s cheeks. Azula noticed Zuko leaving the area.
"I am going to ask Aang." Sokka grabbed a plate of fruit pies.
After Sokka left Li and Lo came over.
Li "That was perfect."
Lo "Not a compliment out of place."
"I told you we're leaving today as planned. The avatar will lend is friend the bison, and we will be on our way."
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Zuko kicked more than one rock on his way to his garden. "There's no way Sokka can be interested in Azula. Why would he be? Sure she's beautiful and smart, but she is cold and calculating."
Then he remembered Sokka saying Azula was voted the hottest girl in the Fire Nation after her last birthday party. Plus Sokka secretly voted for Azula instead of Suki. Sokka justified his decision because Suki was from the Earth Kingdom. "No, Sokka wouldn't dare she's my wife", Zuko sighed, "no she's my sister." He gently shook his head. " I've got get my mind off her. I need a plan, but it will have to wait. She’s not going anywhere. I made sure.”
After a few hours of work, Zuko went to find Azula. He searched the palace, but she was nowhere to be found. He ran into Aang just as he was about to leave the palace grounds.
"Aang, what's wrong? You look like someone stole your glider."
"Worse I am missing Katara. It's only been a couple of hours but feels like days. Plus the arc is locked until the next full moon. It had some kind of time limit on it. " Aang placed both hands on Zuko's shoulders. "Zuko, what I am going to do until Katara returns?"
"Where did she go?"
"She and Sokka took Azula to Hearth Island."
"What do you mean she took Azula to Hearth Island?"
"Sokka, Katara, and Azula are flying to Hearth Island. They left not too long after lunch. I thought you knew. Zuko are you okay?"
Zuko contemplated going after her, but he pushed that thought out his mind. "I am fine Aang. It’s for the best. At least I don't have to worry about taking Azula."
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