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Love is Blind	By : innocenceisavirtue Category: Avatar - The Last Airbender > FemmeSlash - Female/Female Views: 5074 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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A/N: Hello Parys here! Thanks for the 50 hits and thank you also to the people who gave me the great ratings! Please everyone read, review, and enjoy chapter two of Love is Blind!

Chapter Two: The Heroes Together Again and Mai's Funeral
Zuko was numb from the inside out. His bride was murdered by his insane sister who was now roaming free plotting his down fall. Ty Lee was still missing and the Kyoshi warriors were on the hunt for their sister in arms. He sat stiffly on Mai?s bed looking over at the oak armoire. The smell of spilled perfume still lingered in the air and the shards of glass from the broken bottles still lay in a swept pile on the floor. It had been almost a week since the incident and claims of ?Azula sightings? were becoming more and more common rumors throughout the palace. The Fire Lord had broken down. His most valued guard had helped him through the first night of grieving by making sure his commands were know and that he was not to be disturbed by none but Kiya.

His advisors thought him weak to not have sent troops out immediately to search for the morbid princess. Zuko knew that they wouldn?t be able to find Azula until she wanted to be found. The funeral was to be held in three days. He had hawks sent to every corner of the world to find his dear friends and ask them to be with him during this dark and confusing time. Aang had arrived with Katara the day after they had received their scroll. Aang had just returned to the southern water tribe to visit his own bride to be when katara announced the news that they would have to be leaving. Katara was more beautiful than Zuko remembered her hair had grown longer and she was filling out now that she had come into womanhood. She still wore her tribes colors but now they were mixed with Aangs as well. The Avatar himself had grown taller in the last few years and had more muscles than the Fire Lord remembered him having when he had fought his father. They both expressed their deep sadness for their friend and wished they had known sooner that such a tradgedy had occurred. Aang had spouted words of wisdom while Katara tried to sooth him with hugs, niether of which really helped.
Toph and Uncle Iroh had sent a scroll back to him from The Jasmine Dragon in Ba Sing Se stating that they would be there as soon as possible. The earth bender now lived with the old man as a way to get around having her parents arrange marriages for her. She figured if she showed them how hard she worked for her independence as a woman they might respect her more. Iroh on the other hand was just happy to have someone around to keep him company and to help out with the tea shop (and someone to teach Pai Sho to). Sokka and Suki also sent a scroll back stating that as soon as they got everything packed and the babies were asleep they would also make their journey to the Fire Lords Palace. Instead of sharing his feelings with his friends he sat in Mai?s room numb, stiff, and quiet.
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Iroh moved towards the door to Tophs room silently. It was very early in the morning but the small earth bender often had nightmares about returning to the fire nation. She called out in her sleep for help which she never seemed to receive from his nephew. The old man heard her struggling in her sleep while he stood outside the door to her chambers. He knocked that way he would know if she were awake or not. The old man slipped quietly into the young teens room closing the door behind him. He lit a candle that was next to her bed and sat down softly next to her so as not to wake her. Soothingly the old man ran a hand over to of her head and hummed a song that he used to sing on music night long ago on his nephews ship.
The black haired girls nightmare started to dissipate. Iroh then began to leave but he heard something strange leave the girls lips. She had uttered something he had suspected all along but now he knew his suspicions were true. So he stood waiting to see if she would say it again. Minuets passed and feeling tired the old man blew out the candle and made for the door. He then heard the girl stir in her bed. She was crying. Twisting the door knob he opened the door knowing she would soon wake.
?I?m sorry Lord Zuko?? he heard her say between sobs as he left. ?But I will always love you.? The old mans heart burst with joy at knowing Toph loved his nephew. He silently closed the door and snuck off to think more on this new matter. Iroh had been learning from the young girl how she navigated through the world while not being able to see. The technique she used was amazing and he planned on trying to learn it so that in his old age it would be easier to get around. As he made it on deck he saw the shape of the fire nation in the distance he didn?t have much time to think on these matters now. The sun began rising casting its hues of pinkish gold and brownish blue across the sky.
?If only you could see this Toph.? Iroh sighed and scratched his beard. ?I know you would love it.? he turned and made his way back to his own chambers to take a small nap before their arrival to the fire nation.
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?Suki!!!? Sokka screamed out running to her from their room in the grand fire palace. He was ecstatic flailing around his arms but what scared Suki, Katara, and Aang was that he was holding their first born daughter while flailing around.
?Sokka stop!? Suki screamed while running toward him and he did stop the baby on the other hand vomited all over a very old looking vase and the pedestal it was sitting on. Sokka blushed and smiled trying to off set the moment of embarrassment he had set upon himself. As soon as Suki reached him his excitement had returned and she quickly took their daughter from him before he could cause more damage. ?Suki!!!! She said Dada! She said it! She called me Dada our little girl is a genius! Oh I have to go tell her brother!!!!? Suki grabbed her husband by the back of the shirt.
?I?m happy honey I really am but you could have severely damaged our little Lilly! You will not wake up our two month old baby Jin either! It took Katara two hours to get him to take a nap! Now you will go find the closest maid and ask her for cleaning supplies so you can clean up Lilly?s spit up!? Suki yelled taking a rag out of her pocket and wiping up her daughters face. The one year old cooed and smiled up at her mother. Suki smiled back and said softly, ?Can you say dada is and idiot??. The baby cooed once again and said, ?Dada!? and then a bunch of other mixed up gibberish. Aang, Katara, and Suki all laughed at this as Sokka slightly disheartened went off to do his wife?s bidding.
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Ty Lee hurt allover. Every time she opened her eyes Azula would be there to greet her by hurting her in some form or another. The firebender was hoping to break the Kyoshi warriors spirit anyway possible. The acrobat was confused this time they were in a carriage of some type and she was no longer bound but every time she tried she couldn?t move.
?Ty Lee stop trying to move!? Azula commanded of her new slave. ?You?ll hurt yourself.? She stated with a sinister grin. ?And I don?t want you hurt unless I?m doing it myself. Besides we?re almost to our new home.? Azula slid the knife out of her pocket that she had used to slay Mai and used it to slowly open the front of the brunettes now tattered and blood soaked uniform. She then slit her undershirt just between the definition of her breasts to see them flop about unhindered tantalized the insane woman?s senses. Leaning forward she rubbed the back of the blade against one of Ty Lee?s large nipples enticing it to grow hard. The girl began to struggle against Aazula?s taunting blade which only made the princess more giddy.

?You know you like it Ty Lee. You remember that summer at the beach house on Ember Island when you told me your feelings and we fucked each other savagely?? Azula leaned in even closer taking the rosy hard flesh into her mouth. The acrobat started losing herself. She had often imagined a reformed Azula coming to her in the night confessing her love for her, and then touching her in all those familiar ways they had experienced back at Ember Island. ?Azula you?ve come back to me!? She found herself thinking just before the princess made a small cut at the tip of her nipple with her teeth sucking hard. The pain was almost unbearable. ?Azula? You?re never coming back to me?? She thought and cried as the demented woman sucked ever harder at her breast.

?My lady we?re here.? Came a voice from outside the carriage. Azula brought herself back up to a sitting position and composed her self licking as small dribble of blood from her lips.
?Thank you Kheme.? Azula said without interest and then looked back at her once lover. ?Welcome home Ty Lee.? There was that sadistic grin again. Azula placed a collar around the warriors neck and attached a chain to it. The door to the carriage opened and Azula stepped out tugging on the leash. Ty Lee now found that she could move but just barely. As she was pulled from the carriage she looked out and saw something she really didn?t want to see. Azula had truly meant ?welcome home?.
?My family?s estate?? She whispered and the princess looked back at her and smirked.
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?Uncle Iroh why do I have to wear this?? The sixteen year old groaned referring to the itchy black dress she was currently trying to pull off. It looked stunning on her. The dress was made out of a thick black lace and flowed down to just above the tops of her feet, and had a detachable bodice which was a deep green silk. Her hair was done up nicely with a few beaded emeralds placed at random in it (Iroh also snuck a few dragon rubies in there as well). She also sported a fire nation crest choker. Iroh smiled and lightly patted her head.
?It may be a bad day for all of us but we must look presentable. Fire Nation funerals are extremely long and many rituals are involved. In this case Fire Lord Zuko will have to do something I am certain he is not prepared for.? Iroh looked out of the window of their carriage and starred at the palace thinking of his young nephew. ?Besides young Toph, you look very beautiful.? He stated when he turned back towards the earthbender. She blushed faintly her sightless eyes darting around slightly. Her eyes were very beautiful too, they were like looking into foggy emeralds. She bit her lip slightly and then after noticing she was acting a little girly she stiffened and crossed her arms over her chest.

?I?m certain you look handsome too? Uncle Iroh?? She said turning away from him a blush still tinting her cheeks. Iroh smiled softly at her and the way she pushed away her femininity. She didn?t understand that she would have to accept herself as a woman at some point. The carriage abruptly stopped and the door opened. They were ushered out of the carriage quickly so that the next one could be emptied. Iroh offered his arm to Toph and she accepted (they had to practice that for a few days). He then handed her a black lace umbrella with a thin green underlay that matched her dress (also with some dragon rubies sewn on to the lace). Toph opened it one handed to hide her pale shoulders and arms from the hot sun.

?What a sunny day!? Iroh commented guiding the young woman towards the palace steps. As they neared closer to the main staircase he saw team Avatar dressed in their best all looking exceedingly depressed. Zuko was nowhere to be seen but that was to be expected. Iroh smiled at the small children held by Suki and Sokka who were dressed in dark blues and greens. The Avatar himself was dressed in traditional monk attire while his lovely bride to be wore a midnight blue with black flower patterns imprinted upon it. Iroh himself was dressed in the traditional deep red of the fire nation. They all waved at Iroh, except Suki who excused herself to nurse baby Jin, they all wondered about the beautiful woman he was traveling with and why little Toph wasn?t with him.
?Toph I believe they do not recognize you.? The old man said softly as he guided her up the stairs.
?I told you I shouldn?t have worn something so girly! They won?t accept me like this Uncle!? Toph said through clenched teeth while she wore a very happy smile. He chuckled at her attempted politeness. Aang moved down the stairs toward the two.
?Iroh! How are you, and who might your lovely date be?? Aang asked a grin on his face. Iroh chuckled again and Toph blushed violently. The girl attempted to control her anger at the comment that Uncle was her date. The old man patted her arm in attmept to calm her.
?I am fine young Aang how might you and the lovely Katara be?? He asked the monk while continuing to pat Tophs arm. Aangs grin became larger as he waved to his fiancé.
?We?re great! Terrible that Zukos happiness is compromised so close to our wedding. Katara has been depressed since we arrived. We?ve barely seen Zuko since we got here which hurts Katara more.? The Avatar sighed his smile dissipated as they made it to where the rest of the team minus Zuko and ?Toph? stood. The waterbender rushed forward to hug Iroh and Sokka followed close behind her holding the giggling Lilly. After hugging Katara the old man turned and took the small girl from her father and held her gently. It had been so long since he had held a baby. Sokka smiled at the young girl holding the umbrella.
?I still don?t know the identity of your beautiful date Iroh.? The Avatar mentioned yet again looking over at the woman.
?Your daughter is gorgeous Sokka.? Iroh stated happily and then turned to face his friend. ?You all know her of course, or do you not remember Toph Beifong the greatest earthbender I have ever known.? Toph smiled graciously like she had practiced so many times. Sokkas jaw dropped as Suki returned in time to smack it closed. Aang and Kataras eyes grew large with astonishment at how Toph had grown. Iroh went forward to hold baby Jin. Suki handed the small boy over and went forward to hug Toph.
?Toph I barely recognized you! You look great!? Suki said her arms around the younger woman. Toph gave her a one armed hug seeing as she still held her umbrella. She could feel the vibrations of everyone?s conflicting emotions and smirked.
?Fans good to ?see? you too.? Toph said amusingly and waved in the direction of everyone else. ?Twinkle toes, Sugar Queen, Snoozles, and baby Snoozy Fans!? The childish nicknames made everyone seem more at ease. ?Where?s Sparky? I don?t ?see? him.? Aang sighed.
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Zuko didn?t want to face his family, his friends, his country. He was dressed in his funeral robes while he paced the floor of Mais room. His advisors waited impatiently for him in the hall. He didn?t want to face the fact Mai was gone, and he didn?t have anyone besides Kiya to talk to who would understand. The person who would understand wasn?t there to talk to, he had chased her away over a year and a half ago and he felt terrible about it. He heard the door open to her chambers and he stopped in his tracks when heard the clinking of heavy high heels against the slick marble.

?Sparky, sparky, sparky?? Toph said with a sigh holding her umbrella closed and like a fishing pole. She closed the door and leaned against it. ?I thought that you were stronger than this?? She shook her head and smiled sadly. Her shoes were made out of a fairly light rock. Iroh designed them for her himself. She felt the numb vibration Zuko emitted and the eagerness to turn and face her. The fire lord turned slightly but then turned back again.

?How is it you think you know me Toph Beifong?? The fire lord stated calmly, coldly. Toph shivered from the vibrations from him. She strated to slide down the door to sit on the nice marble but her bodice strained at her movement. Her heard her sigh of pain and turned to see what was wrong. She was leaning over holding her sides and trying to catch her breath. ?I hate being a girl.? She thought angrily at her clothes. Zuko almost gasped at seeing the little girl he once knew so beautiful and such an amazing figure.
?I know you Fire Lord Zuko. I know you very well.? Toph said standing up and composing herself. She could feel him starring at her. Zuko rushed over to her and collapsed onto his knees tears in his eyes he held her at her waist and cried onto her dress. At first she was unnerved and then she calmed down and ran her hands through his hair. ?It?s alright Sparky.? She said softly trying to soothe the distraught man.
?I?m sorry I made you run away so long ago Toph! I need your help, your advice! Please my friend help me!? Zuko whimpered in to her dress sobbing.
?Stand up my lord.? Toph said not as a command but as a friendly request. She held out her hand for Zuko to take. He wiped his eyes and took his friends, his true advisors hand and stood staring into her blank eyes. ?Fire Lord Zuko, you need to be strong. Not just for yourself but for Mai too. You need to be strong for your people especially now that Azula has escaped, and above all?Sparky?You need to be strong for your family.? The Fire Lord nodded and took the small woman in his arms for a true hug. She smelled good like Vanilla Jasmine tea, his uncles favorite.
?Thank you Toph. Do you forgive me?? Zuko whispered into her hair. She could tell from his vibrations he was not being completely sincere, the numbness blocked most other things out.
?You never needed to ask Sparky. Now lets go before the old people start melting. I know this is going to be tough on you but we will be there for you. Uncle Iroh and I, and team Avatar plus the little Snoozy Fans.? With that she took the Fire Lords arm and they proceeded out of Mai?s room and on to her funeral.
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The funeral was filled with much crying and heart felt sentiments about the future Fire Lady?s demise. Zuko sat there toughing it out Toph and Iroh sitting the closest to him. Suki and Sokka (surprisingly on his part) did good job of keeping the babies quiet during the hours of ceremonies. At sunset the Avatar team retired for a while and went to the small banquet Zuko had setup for them in the dining hall of the palace. Suki made apologies? for herself and the children for not attending. She and the little ones were tired and needed rest and sent Sokka on in their stead.
?My friends,? Zuko began as they all sat down to eat, ?thank you all for being here for me during this very difficult time. I?m sorry our reunion was here instead of at my own or at Aang and Kataras wedding.? Toph felt him begin shaking as it was hard for him to continue. ?Mai was brutally murdered and I also believe Ty Lee was kidnapped in the process. Azula is behind this. My crazed sister is now free roaming around causing mayhem and trying to stage a coup de tat of my thrown.? he sighed and took a drink of wine before he continued. ?I need team Avatars help in capturing and defeating my sister before hers plans to over throw me are complete. Will you help me?? The Fire Lord looked around the table at the faces of his friends, his allies.
?I will Sparky!? Toph sounded out the first approval at helping and so did the others in time. Zuko smiled at everyone in thanks.
?You all shall have rooms here and stay as long as you feel comfortable. I will accommodate to any need you have, as long as you keep your word in helping me.? They all agreed and after dinner they returned to the court yard where a pyre was set up. Toph held Irohs arm as Zuko moved toward the pile of wood to look at his beloveds body one last time. ?Good bye Mai? I love you?? He whispered as he set the pyre aflame. Toph could feel his vibrations screaming, and crying. Zuko? was changed.

To Be Continued?

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