Zuko's wife

The Chase

Sky's POV

Iroh and I were resting when suddenly rocks shot from the ground and hit Iroh's bottom. Iroh was lying on the ground massaging his behind and said, "Ohhh... That really hurt my tailbone." Toph stood in a stance on the rock behind him and in front of me. I held my large bump protectively.

~Time skip brought to you by Sokka's thick head~

Still Sky's POV

Toph, Iroh and I sat around a campfire on a rock ledge. Iroh poured tea for us. He offered Toph a cup, but she didn't take it immediately. "Here is your tea. You seem a little too young to be traveling alone." Iroh said to her. She takes the cup and said, "You seem a little too old." This caused Iroh to laugh and me to giggle. "Perhaps I am. But I'm not along. I have my Niece-in-law, Sky, with me. We take care of each other." Iroh said. Toph spoke, "I know what you're both thinking. I look like I can't handle being by myself." Iroh answered, "I wasn't thinking that." I also answered, "Neither was I." To which Toph answered back, "You wouldn't even let me pour my own cup of tea." Toph sipped on her tea. "I poured your tea because I wanted to," he then made an emphatic gesture with his hand as he continued, "and for no other reason." Toph started to explain her thoughts, "People see me and think I'm weak. They want to take care of me. But I can take care of myself by myself."

I took a big sip of my tea as Iroh wisely said to Toph, "You sound like my nephew, Sky's husband. Always thinking you need to do things on your own without anyone's support. There is nothing wrong with letting people who love you help you. Not that I love you; I just met you." This caused Toph and I to laugh. Toph then asked, "So, where is your nephew? Your Husband?" Iroh replied, "I've been tracking him, actually." Iroh took a sip of his tea when Toph asked, "Is he lost?" This caused Iroh to pause and look at my stomach. He had a look of concern on his face, not for me but Zuko. Iroh spoke, "Yes, a little bit. His life has recently changed and he's going through very difficult times. He is trying to figure out who he is and he went away."

"So... now you're following him." Toph asked. Iroh answered, "I know he doesn't want us around right now, but, if he needs us, we'll be there." Iroh lent over and rubbed circles on my growing bump. "Your nephew is very lucky, even if he doesn't know it." Toph said then stood up and said, "Thank you." Iroh said in his wise way, "My pleasure. Sharing tea with a fascinating stranger is one of life's true delights." Iroh stopped rubbing my bump as I took another sip of tea. "No, thank you for what you said. It helped me." Toph said. "I'm glad." Iroh said. Toph picked up her bag and began to leave, but turned back briefly to say, "Oh, and about your nephew? Maybe you should tell him that you need him too. And to man up and take care of his heavily pregnant wife." Iroh considered this as he took a sip of his tea.

~This time skip is brought to you by Zuko running into a room with no floor~

Still Sky's POV

We found Zuko lying on the ground of an abandoned town. He woke up slowly. "Uncle... Sky..." Zuko said as he woke up. "Get up!" Iroh demanded as he offered Zuko a hand up which Zuko grabbed and hauled himself to his feet. It was then I knew I had to leave to keep the baby and I safe. Iroh and Zuko understood this. "I love you." I said to Zuko. "I love you too." Zuko replied before passionately kissing me. Things then started to get heated until Iroh quite loudly cleared his throat causing us to break apart. I then left town to it's outskirt waiting for the fighting to stop.