"She's terrorizin' you, Zu. And even with Iroh back in the Palace with us, helpin' watch Izu, I can't help ya. She's breakin' free, burnin' ya Mama's stuff... lock 'er back up." You draped your arms around him. "At least for this special day."

"No." He declared. "She is my family and even if she has her flaws, I will treat her as such. And she deserves to be at Izumi's royal debut."

"As a non-bender..." You muttered, slightly disappointed that you hadn't provided a fire bender for the kingdom.

"There is no problem with that at all, my love. No laws against it. Perhaps it hasn't happened in a while, but Izumi is my rightful heir and I will treat her as such." He turned around and lifted you up. As you wrapped your legs around his waist, he couldn't help but kiss your neck. "I already want more."

"Stop it!" You giggled, hugging him tighter. "I love you. Where am I gonna be?"

"With me." He looked you in the eyes. "Well, off to the side of the royal balcony. We're not married, nor do we need to be... Honestly, it might put more pressure on you... But you'll carry and hold Izumi while I talk. They're welcome to assume that you're her mother, or perhaps you are taking care of her. Doesn't matter to me. We'll keep you out of the public eye for now. Safety. Privacy. Whatever."

"You ain't embarrassed of me... right?" You held his head between your hands.

"No. But I'm not sure the Fire Nation is quite ready for this shocking revelation."

"And what revelation is that?" You raised an eyebrow.

"That their leader is deeply..." He waltzed over to the bed. "truly... utterly... in love with a Swampy girl. And," He laid your down gently and began kissing your neck, and then chest, pushing the silky, red robe down your body. "I made a baby with her... And I'm about to practice making another with her."

Your breath shortened as his lips explored your chest, moving to your breasts. Lightly, he plucked at each nipple with his mouth, causing them to form peaks beneath him.

Suddenly, there was a knock on his door.

"A message for you, Fire Lord Zuko."

He groaned.

You waited to see his choice.

"Is it concerning Princess Izumi?" He spoke loudly, but didn't move.

"...N-No, it's--" The door began to open.

Suddenly a burst of flames shot at the door, forcing it shut.

"I will come get you when I am ready. Do not enter our chambers without permission!" He shouted powerfully as he gazed at the door. Then, his hot gaze fell back on you. "Now, where was I?"

"You were bein' hot as FUCK, Fire Lord Zuko." You pulled him by the front of his robes to your body and passionately, your lips overtook his.

His eyes opened wide, not expecting this response. But he had made the right choices.

He thought about his daughter.

He chose you over his duties, just briefly.

He even said "our".

How couldn't you reward that kind of good behavior?