Zuko's wife

The Southern Air Temple

Sky's POV

I woke up naked beside my beloved husband Zuko who was still sleeping peacefully. I tried to get up without waking him up. I got dress and I was about to leave for breakfast when Zuko started to stir wake, moan and groaning as he did, then said, "Come back to bed, my fire Lilly. I know you are just as tried as I am. So, come back to bed." I replied with, "No. We need to get up before Iroh comes after us. We also need to get the ship fixed before we can look for Aan- I mean the Avatar." Zuko didn't notice my little slip up luckily. I watched him get up and dressed then we went off to get breakfast.

~This time skip is brought to you by prickle snake's in Sokka's sleeping bag~

Still Sky's POV

We were in a Fire Nation naval yard. There were tents and buildings line and a ships line and what looked like a railroad line that ran down the middle. Our ship is much smaller than the other Fire Nation ships. The prow of our ship had been opened, its spout lied on the floor of the navy yard.  Zuko, Iroh and I entering the naval yard itself. "Uncle, I want the repairs made as quickly as possible. I don't want to stay too long and risk losing his trail." Zuko said. Iroh replied with, "You mean the Avatar?" Zuko turned to his uncle angrily and said, "Don't mention his name on these docks! Once word gets out that he's alive every firebender will be out looking for him and I don't want anyone getting in the way." I then Heard Zhao's voices and it said, "Getting in the way of what, Prince Zuko?" Me, Iroh and Zuko turned to face Zhao with somewhat surprised expressions. Zhao approached us, still speaking. Zhao's hands were clasped behind his back authoritatively. Zuko then said with distaste, "Captain Zhao." "It's Commander now. And General Iroh-- (he bows to Iroh) --great hero of our nation." Zhao relied. "Retired general." Iroh stated. "The Fire Lord's brother and son are welcome guests any time. What brings you to my harbour?" Zhao asked. Iroh answered with, "Our ship is being repaired."  Iroh gestured at the heavily damaged bow of our ship. "That's quite a bit of damage." Zhao said. "Yes... you wouldn't believe what happened." Zuko said as he gave his uncle a sideways glance and immediately passed the buck, "Uncle! Tell Commander Zhao what happened." Iroh's eyes widen as he blinks in response to the burden Zuko has just placed on him. "Yes, I will do that. It was incredible." He leant over and whispered to Zuko, "What... did we crash or something?" Iroh asked. Zuko uncomfortably replied, "Uh, yes! Right into an Earth Kingdom ship." "Really? You must regale me with all the thrilling details." Zhao said. He smiled and put his face right up to Zuko's in an obvious challenge. "Join me for a drink?" He then asked. "Sorry, but we have to go." Zuko answered. Zuko turned to leave, dragging me by my arm, but Iroh placed a hand on his shoulder and stopped him. "Prince Zuko, show Commander Zhao your respect. " Iroh said turning to Zhao, "We would be honoured to join you. Do you have any ginseng tea? It's my favourite." Zuko growled in frustration and released fire from his fists angrily as he turned to follow Zhao and Iroh down the dock dragging me with him. 

~This time skip is brought to up by Iroh's love of ginseng tea~

Still Sky's POV

We were in a big firenation tent with Commander Zhao who was inspecting a large map of the world that was upon the wall. " And by year's end, the Earth Kingdom capital will be under our rule." Zhao said. Iroh was inspecting a stand of weapons and Zuko sat in one of two chairs in front of Zhao with me in other one, holding Zuko's hand. Zhao turned to Zuko and said, "The Fire Lord will finally claim victory in this war." Zuko replied, "If my father thinks the rest of the world will follow him willingly, then he is a fool." Zhao pulled his chair to sit next to Zuko, then said, "Two years at sea have done little to temper your tongue. (he then paused) So, how is your search for the Avatar going?" Iroh tipped over the stand of weapons he had been examining in the background. The commotion brought the conversation to a halt. Iroh cringed at the mess he has just made. Iroh then said embarrassed, "My fault entirely." He sheepishly walked backwards to the left. Zhao watches him move off. "We haven't found him yet." Zuko said as I nodded my head in agreement. Zhao freaks me. Whenever he looks at me it's like he is eye raping me. Disgusting. I was brought out of that thought by Zhao who said, "Did you really expect to? The Avatar died a hundred years ago, along with the rest of the airbenders." Zuko averts his eyes guiltily, I moved to sit on his lap and I hugged him. I looked over to Zhao to see he had an eager look on his face. "Unless you found some evidence that the Avatar is alive." Zhao. Zuko answered still looking away, "No. Nothing." Then Zhao said, rising from his chair, "Prince Zuko, the Avatar is the only one who can stop the Fire Nation from winning this war. If you have an ounce-- (he leaned his face into Zuko's) --of loyalty left, you'll tell me what you've found." "I haven't found anything. It's like you said. The Avatar probably died a long time ago. Come on, Uncle, we're going." Zuko replied. Zuko then got up and tried to exit dragging me with him, but he is blocked by the guards as they crossed their spears in front of him. Another guard approached Zhao to deliver his report, "Commander Zhao, we interrogated the crew as you instructed. They confirmed Prince Zuko had the Avatar in custody, but let him escape." " Now, remind me...," he said as he walked over to stand behind me and Zuko, " ... how exactly was your ship damaged?" Zuko looked down in defeat.