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Sexy Bits	By : CanadianGirl Category: Avatar - The Last Airbender > Het - Male/Female > Mai/Zuko Views: 3391 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Prompt #7: Vacation in another Nation
Making the Best of a Situation
"Tell me again why we're going to the North Pole in the middle of winter?" Mai asked petulantly. "Couldn't we at least visit in the summertime when there's only a bit of ice and snow? I mean we'll be buried in it and it is sooo cold."
"The Northern Water Tribe has very comfortable places to stay and you know it. And it's not the middle of winter. We're going for the Winter Solstice Festival. Winter is just beginning." Zuko gazed at his new wife sternly. "Come on, Mai, we've been invited. I can't really refuse; good relations and all that."
"So they say jump and we do? I fail to see the fairness in that." The Fire Lady was in a rotten mood. She hated the Northern Water Tribe, not the people, but the place. It was pretty enough in a blue and white, stark kind of way, but she couldn't tolerate the frigid temperatures. "What's worse is this trip will be our only vacation this year." She stomped off in a fit and began to pack every scrap of clothing and every blanket that she possessed.
Zuko ignored that first remark. In these tenuous first months and years after the end of a hundred year war started by the Fire Nation, he did have to bow down a bit. Or at least he felt that he should. Eventually, he would wean himself and others. "They have furs, Mai, and fires, and I can always keep you warm, you know." He actually leered at her then and Mai felt marginally better.
"Well, there is that," she agreed. "I like when you warm me up."

The journey aboard the Fire Lord's personal ship was dull and as each day passed, the air got colder, and the wind seemed to pick up in strength. It cut through Mai's clothing as effectively as one of her blades, and pinged off her skin like bits of ice. Standing on the deck was an exercise in endurance.
"Put your arm around me," Mai ordered. She was looking out at the vast expanse of blue and white; water and ice. Nothing broke the horizon but for the occasional hardy sea bird that dove for food, or the occasional marine mammal breaking the water's surface and then disappearing again. "How can they stand it up here?" She shivered and buried her face in Zuko's cloak.
He chuckled into her hair then placed an affectionate kiss there. "They were born here, Mai. You're a daughter of fire and not a bender. It's no wonder you hate it. Come here." He opened his arms wide and Mai snuggled in deeper. Zuko encircled her with warmth. He rubbed her back with heated palms, then her arms. He kissed her exposed cheek with heated lips. It was a delicious feeling, and Mai felt her eyes start to close.
"Can we go to our cabin now?" she asked. "I'd like to lie down and I've had enough fresh air."
"Whatever my lady wishes," Zuko replied with a smirk. He scooped her off her feet and carried her down the stairs. Normally, Mai would object, especially with all the gawking crewmembers, but his embrace felt so wonderful. She never wanted to leave it.

As they approached the towering ice cliffs of the Northern Water Tribe, a small ship came out to greet them and accompany their ship to the docking area. Someone was waving frantically and then began to shout.
"Hey you two, glad you could make it! Bet you enjoyed the trip, Mai! It's a lovely warm day, isn't it?"
"Sokka," the Fire Lady exclaimed as they stepped ashore and the young man ran to them with characteristic exuberance. "What, we're not important enough for Chief Arnook? They sent you to meet us! Hmmph, personally, I'm offended. And warm, my ***; I'm perishing out here. If it weren't for Zuko and his extra heat, I wouldn't have survived the journey."
"Nice to see you too, Mai, and I don't want to hear about what you and Zuko get up to." The warrior rolled his blue eyes and grinned. He approached the cranky woman and daringly pulled her into a hug. The two had developed a close bond over the two years since the end of the war, a bond first built on a love of weaponry and a lack of bending, then strengthened by genuine respect and affection.
She melted a bit in his arms and returned the hug, though with a little less enthusiasm. "It is good to see you, Sokka. I'm glad that you're here. Things will be more bearable."
"Zuko, my man, get over here." The warrior grinned at the Fire Lord. His good humor was infectious and Zuko grinned in return.
They clapped each other on the back in a manly sort of greeting and then began to chat. "Is Suki here too?"
"Nope, just little old me; Suki is on Kyoshi and my family are all at home. So, I'm all yours, that is unless Chief Arnook wants me for something." Sokka stroked his little goatee then and looked about at the crowd beginning to gather. "Speaking of the Chief, I'd better take you to him now. The curious onlookers are starting to accumulate."
He led them quickly to the canal, where they stepped into a waiting boat. Minutes later, they arrived at Chief Arnook's official residence, the largest, most beautifully sculpted ice building in the tribe. It was tolerably warm inside and Mai took her hands out from her wide sleeves.
"It is an honour to have the Fire Lord and his Lady here for the Winter Solstice Festival. We hope that you will enjoy your brief stay. There will be no talk of trade or treaties or business of any kind while you are here. This visit is for pleasure only. I insist."
Zuko gave the chief a slight bow and returned the greeting. "We are humbled to be included in this special festival and I'm sure that we will take home many wonderful memories that will last a lifetime."
Mai snorted and Sokka gave her a quick jab. She narrowed her gold eyes at him and jabbed back.
"Wonderful memories," she repeated sarcastically as Sokka accompanied them to their rooms. "I doubt that."
Mai was wrong, very, very wrong.

"Dinner is in about two hours. There will be all kinds of celebration type thingies after. I'll come get you when it's time. Oh, and make sure to wear your Water Tribe clothes." Sokka pointed to a pair of outfits, one for a man and one for a woman, both skillfully made, lined with lots of white fur and a deep, rich blue colour. "They should fit. I suggest you rest up. It's going to be a long night."
"They look fine, Sokka. Thanks." Zuko practically shoved the man out the door. "We'll see you in two hours."
"He looks a bit eager for sleeping," Sokka muttered to himself as he walked down the icy hallway to his own room. "I miss you, Suki."
Mai dropped down onto the bed that was covered with thick furs. She pressed her face into the softness and then rolled around, luxuriating in the feel and warmth. "Join me." It was not a suggestion but a demand.
Zuko gave his wife a smirk and lay down beside her. "Not bad," he acknowledged, "And very, very warm."
"Yes, but with all my clothes off, I might need you to add a bit of extra heat," Mai replied in a seductive tone.
She wiggled out of layer after layer. Zuko couldn't take his eyes off her as she disrobed. And when she was completely nude, he shucked off his own clothing, drew her close and ran heated hands all over her body. The sensations were almost too soothing, too enjoyable and Mai gave in to the sleep that called to her. Zukp pulled some furs up over her body and continued to watch her until sleep claimed him too.

It seemed like only a few minutes later that Sokka's voice penetrated their dreams.
"Damn him and his lousy timing," Mai cursed. "I'm too comfortable to get up."
"I heard that, Mai. You've got ten minutes to get dressed and make yourselves presentable. Do you think that you can keep your hands off each other for that long?" The warrior was tapping his foot impatiently. His arms were crossed and he wore a scowl. "Arnook will get angry at me if you guys are late. And I'm hungry so let's go."
"Remind me of a time when you weren't hungry," Mai shouted. "And stop hovering out there. It's creepy."
Sokka moved a few steps away from their door.
"Further," Mai instructed.
Sokka huffed and took three more steps. "That's it. I don't want you two falling back to sleep."
Mai had dressed for many a formal occasion and she had her routine down to just a few minutes. Though the Water Tribe clothes presented a bit more of a problem, she still managed to get dressed and fix her hair in under the ten minutes that Sokka had allotted them. She helped Zuko with his parka, adjusted his shaggy brown hair and then pulled open the door. "Satisfied?" she asked smugly.
The warrior let his gaze drift over both of his friends. He rested a finger on his chin and looked thoughtful. "You'll do." He was hiding a pleased smile, though. They both looked terrific.
They followed Sokka to the massive outdoor celebration area where they sat at the head table with Chief Arnook and he introduced them to the citizens. People cheered and clapped and both Mai and Zuko felt terribly self conscious. Despite two years in the spotlight, public appearances were not the favorite of either.
"They're looking at us," Mai hissed. "I hate that."
"You guys aren't used to adoring or not so adoring crowds yet?" Sokka laughed. "You're the Fire Lord for spirits' sake."
Zuko blushed lightly and reached for Mai's hand under the table. "Yeah, well, it's still kind of weird."
The evening began with a meal of various sea foods, sea prunes and seaweeds. The food was not to their liking but each put on a good face and tried a bit of everything. Mai giggled at her husband as he slurped back bits of seaweed. "That's a good look on you," she whispered and pulled a bit of green from his chin.
"That's a good look on you," Zuko replied and stared admiringly at her red cheeks framed by black hair, the dark blue of her parka providing another nice contrast. "You're beautiful."
Sokka was hit with another pang of loneliness and thought of Suki far away on Kyoshi Island. "You guys are making me cry," he joked.
"Then don't listen," Mai advised tartly then leaned in and gave Zuko a kiss.
The crowd cheered again, and Mai blushed furiously. "I'd forgotten about them for a moment," she whispered. "Later, in our room, I'll do much more than kiss you."
It was Zuko's turn to blush like a lovesick schoolgirl.
Sokka groaned and dropped his head down onto the table. "Now you're just making me sick."

Music and dancing followed the banquet. The entire square was lit with candles that cast a romantic glow over everything and everyone. Even the plainest woman and the homeliest man looked attractive in that light. Zuko and Mai were given the honour (or horror) of the first dance and spun their way gracefully enough across the ice. A few years of dances and weddings had honed their skills and increased their ease on the dance floor.
"How are you doing?" Zuko asked as he whirled her about. "It's not that bad, is it?"
Mai pursed her lips and pretended to think hard. "Well, I suppose it's not as bad as I thought it would be."
"So do you want to vacation here next year?" Zuko's eyes were twinkling with amusement.
"Not a chance, though I am looking forward to bed." With that the music changed and others began to amble forward, pairing up and dancing themselves. Mai gazed about. She wondered if anyone would notice a brief absence. "In fact, maybe we could sneak away now."
"I like your thinking," Zuko declared. He tugged on her hand and they left as discreetly as possible.
"Hey, what are you two up to?" Sokka called. Naturally, he had spotted them and followed.
"Do you really want to know, Sokka?" Mai stopped, faced their friend and raised her eyebrows questioningly. "Because I'll tell you."
The Water Tribesman backed off immediately. "Um, no, that's all right. You two have fun now."
"We plan to," Mai replied smartly then she and Zuko began to run.
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