Zuko sighed resting his body on the rail in front of him. Sleep tried to claim him as he looked out over his kingdom. The fact that he was able to call it his still baffled him. Defeating his father, regaining his honor and becoming the firelord had all happened so suddenly he was yet to really process it all.
A small mutter from inside his room made him turn to face his sleeping wife. Her long brown hair was splayed all over her pillow, her face tense with some kind of worry. She was having another nightmare.
Even though it had been many years since her Father's passing Karina still had nightmares of his abuse.
Sighing, he made his way over to her size, sitting next to her on the bed. Her lips quivered with what was most likely fear, Zuko gently ran a hand over her cheek. Attempting to sooth her just enough so her peaceful sleep would resume.
Her eyes opened at the touch, a tear running down her cheek. Without missing a beat she threw herself up into his arms nearly knocking him down. Zuko could feel his shoulder getting wet with her tears as he slowly rubbed circles into her back.
"Another bad one?" Karina nodded pressing herself closer to his body. His warmth always made her feel better, it reminded her of the time they spent together travelling helping Aang and the others.
Sniffling Zuko pushed her away lightly taking a look at her now red face. Smiling softly he placed a gentle kiss on her brow before pulling her back into a hug.
"It's okay now." He promised pulling the covers over them both.
Karina nodded again and nuzzled her head into his chest, remaining in his arms until sleep claimed them both.
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Karina's Firebendering Prince
FanfictionA bunch out extra scenes and outtakes from my other story The Commander's Daughter that I either couldn't include or didn't fit on the timeline. I hope you enjoy 😊
