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There was something so peaceful about gliding through the air, hundreds of feet off the ground, on a giant bison. You could have been scared, terrified of somehow ending up hurtling down uncontrollably towards the forest below you. Hell, a few months ago you would never have believed you would be doing this in the first place. 

    But things change, and you now found yourself sitting in the saddle talking casually with the avatar and his friends. Your friends, you thought to yourself. Since you joined their team to teach Aang the basics of firebending you had grown close to each of them, and you really valued their company on long stretches of flying like this. 

    The last few weeks had been spent finding a place to camp only to be driven off by fire nation soldiers. Thankfully they were easy to spot, as they were always in large groups and their smoke would give them away. The sounds of their clunky armor didn’t help them out either. Thanks to these factors it was easy to pack up camp and get away quickly, before anyone was spotted. 

    When you all settled on a new camping spot and everyone agreed you were far enough away from the fire nation soldiers this time, Appa descended into the chosen meadow and flopped down, exhausted. 

    Everyone clambered off, relishing in the soft grass below them and stretching their legs. After such a long ride everyone was ready to set up camp and get to bed. 

    You began pitching your tent, though not without a little struggle. Sokka had already finished his and he came over to lend his expertise and set yours up. 

    “You’re lucky to have me here, huh? No one can set up a tent like me.” He bragged as he maneuvered a stick into the ground, sticking his tongue out in frustration. However he didn’t press it in deep enough and it sprung out of the ground, making the whole thing collapse in a puff of dirt. 

    “Great job, tent guy.” You remarked, giggling at the face he made towards you. It almost made you feel bad. Almost. 

    From then on you worked together to get this tent up and before you knew it, it was ready and darkness was creeping into the sky. You thanked your friend and led him over to where the rest of your group was gathered around a tiny fire and passing around snacks. 

    “Appa needs to rest.” Aang announced. “We’ll stay here as long as we can, hopefully at least two or three days before they catch up to us again. Then we’ll head back out. For now though, I think we should just relax!” 

    “It’ll be nice to keep my feet on solid ground for a while!” Toph rejoiced. You could only imagine how she must feel while riding the flying bison, hundreds of feet in the air and completely blind. It made you feel grateful for your own sight.

    “Yeah, and I saw a stream not too far from here.” Katara offered. “We can do a little practicing there, Aang.” He nodded, a faint smile on his face. 

    You all talked for a few more minutes before you excused yourself to go to bed. You had a weird feeling in your stomach and it kept fluttering. It made the hair on the back of your neck stand up, like if you could somehow feel the eyes of a predator on you. 

    A shudder ran through you as you pulled your blanket up around your neck. You hoped you weren't getting sick. 

    Sleep claimed you before you could worry about that any more. Your dreams were strange that night. You felt a presence looming, obsessing, possessing you. The tight feeling in your stomach morphed into something else - pure fear, with a tinge of something else you couldn’t place. 

    You awoke in the morning with a start, sitting up way too quickly and gasping way too loud. Nerves alight all over your body, you forced yourself to take a few deep breaths and recollect yourself. That feeling was only a dream, you told yourself. 

    Exiting your tent, you found that Katara was the only other one awake so far. The two of you cooked breakfast together and enjoyed it in a peaceful silence. One by one the rest of your friends woke up and meandered over, bleary eyed and yawning. It was adorable watching them haphazardly shovel food into their mouths as they tried to wake themselves up fully. 

    “So Aang,” Katara started. “Did you want to go to the stream after you’re finished eating and practice?” Aang agreed through a yawn before she nodded and spoke again.

    “What are everyone else's plans for today?”

    “Oh, you know, just making some mud. I’m coming with you guys.” Toph decided. Sokka went next, telling everyone how he was going to brush Appa and it was a full day's commitment. That was true, with all the fur the bison had it would take a while.

    “I’ll patrol.” You added. “Just in case.” You couldn’t shake your uneasy feeling and hoped this would help you feel a little better to see that no one else was around. 

    The group dispersed and you headed into the woods outside your campsite. You ended up deeper than you intended, distracted by your thoughts. 

    It was a beautiful day filled with soft sun filtering through trees and birds chirping, even an occasional fox squirrel skittered by. The steady motions of walking calmed you and you began focusing on your breaths and the moist air reaching your lungs. All of a sudden you felt nice. Maybe you just needed a moment to yourself once in a while. You hadn’t considered that ever since you joined Aang, Sokka, Katara, and Toph you were with them almost 24/7. While you loved them and enjoyed their presence, everyone needed alone time eventually. 

    You continued wandering the woods, forgetting you were even supposed to be on the look out. The forest around you just seemed so magical; it came alive before you. You noticed every bee, every half eaten bush of berries, every - footstep? They were coming towards you!

    You whipped around towards the source of the noise and came face to face to the last person you were expecting to see. Golden eyes stared into yours and the smirk on her face made you shiver.

    “Azula!” You wanted to pass out. Princess Azula was here with you, in the woods, and you were by yourself. You were to put it honestly, screwed. You were a decent firebender but certainly no match for the vicious Princess who had been trained to kill since birth. 

    “Long time no see.” She teased. 

    Her hands wrapped around your waist and pulled you to her side, before she started walking, dragging you along to some unknown destination. You were almost surprised she didn’t immediately try to kill you, get you out of her way, but it was easy to figure out that she would use you to capture Aang. 

    Before she could get very far with you, you snapped out of shock and sprang into action, flailing around and trying to pry her hands off you. When her hands only tightened and her fingers dug into your skin, you shot a weak burst of fire at them, careful not to burn yourself as you did.

    She quickly retracted, cursing at you.

    “Easy there, fire girl. Wouldn’t want you to hurt yourself.” She scowled, positioning herself to leap at you again. 

    She sprang forward and you dodged, using this time to blast fire her way. Before it could hit her she crouched to avoid the flame, and swept her leg into yours, hard.

    You crashed to the ground in a puff, wind knocked out of your chest. While she stood up you screwed your eyes shut, recovering your breath and waiting for her next move. Her amusement was tangible in the air. It took no effort for her to beat you.

    “Oh, come on. Is that it? Stand up and fight back some more. It’s funny.” She teased. An angry flush crept up your body and you gritted your teeth, ignoring your joints protests as you slowly stood back up and faced Azula. 

    “You follow instructions so nicely, little girl. We can use that.” You didn’t know what she meant by that but you quickly decided that you didn’t care. What you cared about was getting a good punch in on that perfect face of hers. Without thinking and propelled by rage you ran to her, swinging at her nose.

    You gasped at how she effortlessly caught your wrist and used it to turn you around so your back was to her and you faced the forest you had dumbly decided to patrol alone. She kept your arm held painfully behind your back and buried her other hand into your hair, twisting it around her hand and yanking your head back until you whined. She had you completely in her grasp. 

You had no choice but to take stumbling steps as you were pushed forward into a tree with a thick trunk. Her body pressed against yours hard and her breathing quickened just a little. She pulled your head back even more, tilting it to one side this time. Lips ghosted over your neck, her hot breath raising goosebumps all over your body. You were really frightened now, a bunny caught by a predator.

Azula’s mouth finally crashed down on your neck and immediately licked and sucked hard at the sensitive skin there. 

“What the hell? Get off of me!” You screamed, thrashing in her unyielding grip. “Ah-” You whined, trying not to show her how she was affecting you. If it had been anyone else, you would be melting into them right now. 

At your protests, she pushed you harder into the tree with her own body. She was wearing all her usual armor and for a flash of a second you wished she wasn't, so that you really feel her against you. Soon her skilled tongue licked up your jaw and your legs shook.

You felt her smile against your skin and without warning she flipped you around to face her. The sight of her wet lips made you wonder what your neck looked like now, though it was undoubtedly a mirage of bruises and the occasional bite mark. 

Eyes wide with fear, you pressed yourself back to try and get away before she lowered her mouth to yours. Princess Azula was kissing you. Hard.

This time you couldn't help but melt into her, whimpering into her mouth as her tongue explored yours. She grabbed you harder and this helped you get your resolve back. 

So you bit her tongue. Wrong move. 

Azula pulled away quickly and the pure fury on her face made you shrink. Without warning, she slapped you straight across your cheek. You cried out, trying to bring your hands up to the stinging skin but realizing they had been captured again by the fire princess. You shook with pain and anger, and in a reckless move you shot fire at her, not aiming for anywhere particular but just hoping it would make her let you go. 

Shockingly, it worked, and you wiggled your way out of her grasp and took off running. 

What the fuck was happening? 

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You could hear her right behind you, unrelenting in her chase. Anger was radiating in the air along with a little bit of amusement. This reaction scared you. 

Feet thumping the ground hard, you continued your mad sprint back to the camp, trees whizzing past you as you pumped your arms. Your heart was practically beating out of your chest and your throat hurt from your gasps. But you pushed yourself harder than you thought was possible. 

Azula didn’t even seem to be breathing heavy; she was a predator, adapted just for this and determined to get you. 

Seeing the smoke from your camp above the tree line had you bursting with relief. You cried out as you neared it, reaching your hand out as if it would help you. 

You screamed wildly for your friends while you entered the camp, heart sinking at the deserted sight. A sob creeped up your throat, escaping while you skittered around to each tent, checking inside for anyone who could help you. Taking this time to stop for even a few moments allowed Azula closer, the princess eyeing you with a fire in her eyes. 

You were now checking the last tent, breathing heavy, and with a few tears sliding down your cheeks. 

When that tent proved to be empty as well, you rounded the corner, shrieking at a hand wrapping around your waist, pulling you against her body. You pounded at her armored chest with your fists wildly while she looked down at you, unaffected.

When you had finally used the rest of your energy and it was clear she wasn’t letting go of you anytime soon, you relaxed in defeat, sinking into her embrace. 

Your bottom lip quivered.

“You look so cute like this.” Azula breathed, her expression softening more than you had ever seen before, before hardening again. In one swift motion she grabbed your chin to tilt it up and capture your mouth with hers. You didn’t kiss back as much as you wanted to. 

“I hate you.” You swore.

“I know,” She grinned, picking you up and throwing you over her shoulder before you could even register it happening. 

You huffed as she started walking back into the forest with you slung over her like a doll, elbow propped up on her back so you could rest your head in your hand. Neither of you talked. You certainly didn’t know what to say to her. The gentle swaying had you closing your eyes and accepting your fate, for now. 

Somehow, you fell asleep.

Waking up to your sworn enemy who’d been chasing you and your friends (who were just trying to save the world by the way) for months, was not your favorite thing ever. But it happened, and now you had to face it. The beautiful princess in front of you was staring at you like you were the only girl in the world. And she looked hungry.

*Back at the camp*

There was a whoosh sound as Aang air dried himself with his airbending, sending a gust of wind to Katara and Toph as well, making their hair blow up. 

“Nice full day of practicing, in the bag!” He exclaimed, stretching now. 

“You’re really improving, Aang!” Katara praised. “Wouldn't you agree, Toph?”

“I guess. But he’s gotta be better if he’s going to fight Ozai.” She teased.

“Come onnn, Toph, can’t you just compliment him once?”

“Nah.”

Everyone laughed and fell into a comfortable silence, before Katara asked Sokka how his time with Appa went. He got excited to tell his story. 

“Well the crazy thing was-”

“Where’s y/n?” Katara interrupted her brother. “It’s almost sunset.”

Aang spoke next. “Maybe it has something to do with this?” He asked, pointing to the ground where there were deep scores in the dirt from your feet as you tried to turn corners quickly. 

*In Azulas camp* 

You screamed. It was the first thing you could think to do - one last resort. When nothing happened besides Azula rushing forward to clamp her hand over your mouth, you knew you were in trouble. 

“Don't think someone will hear you, there's no one around for miles. Not even my soldiers. You're stuck with me.” She declared.

Her hand was still in the way so you couldn't spit at her, though you definitely wanted to. You wanted to ask where her soldiers were, if they were heading to take Aang prisoner even now. You assumed they were. 

“Don't look at me like that, it's you I want, not the Avatar.” You didn't know what to respond to that. 

It didn't matter, because before you would have time to answer she was on you, pushing you down into your back with all her weight on you. Her hand left your mouth, only to move to your neck and squeeze. You took a few gasping breaths. Well, you tried to at least. 

Her hips rolled into yours a few times until she slid to the side to slot your legs between each other so that her knee rubbed at your clothed pussy and your knee at hers. You bucked up wildly at the feeling that shot through your entire body. The pressure was just right and it had you biting your lip to keep from crying out. Azula noticed and lowered her mouth to your ear, leaning in close.

“Just let go.” She whispered. You could feel the grin on her face, but you refused. Trying to control your hips and keep them from moving at all, you threw your head back, lips still sealed. Her hand dragged down your body till it was flat against your stomach and began inching up under your red top. 

“Give in to it.” 

You couldn't hide the rapid up and down of your chest, especially not as she reached a nipple and ran her finger over it. 

“Close your eyes for a while.” That command you did follow, squeezing your eyes shut. You hoped it would help you regain control, but it only allowed you to be more focused on the feeling of her hand and her body pressed against you. A desperate little sound escaped your mouth.

“There you go. Enjoy it.” She breathed. Her hand was playing with your breast now, squeezing and kneading and pinching and pulling at your nipple.

It was too much for you, you needed more.

“Please,” came from you. It was barely audible, but that was all she needed. 

“What a good girl, asking so nicely.” She half growled, sitting up fully to straddle you and kiss you more, this time while she used both hands on your breasts. 

You moaned into her mouth, a whiny, breathless moan. 

Her hands drifted down, down, down, to the waistband of your skirt, dipping below it before pulling up and stroking your stomach teasingly. You threw your head back in desperation. Finally, she gripped your hips, sliding her hands down them with her thumb hooked on your skirt and pulled it down until you were in only your top, which was currently pulled up so you were exposed, and your panties. Though that didn't last long. She ripped them off quickly.

Her head dipped low and suddenly her hot breath was on your most sensitive area. She stayed still for a few moments, then made you shudder as she looked up at you through her long lashes and smiled, licking her lips. 

Then her tongue was on you, licking at first before graduating to harsh sucking at your clit. This had you grabbing her hair, hanging on to it to anchor yourself and push her down harder. 

She alternated, and now she was licking around your clit and your entrance, even dipping into it and fucking you with her tongue. 

Your legs were shaking when she decided she wanted her fingers in you. You couldn't agree more. Her middle finger slid into you effortlessly and she curled it up into a spot that had you shrieking from surprise. This was encouragement enough for her to add another finger, curling it as well repeatedly. 

You threw your head from side to side, moaning at her ministrations and the way she expertly massaged your pussy. You were so wet, both from her spit when she ate you out and from how good she was at this. You felt it along your upper thighs and dripping down to the cot below you. 

She divided attention back to your clit, sparing one hand to rub circles on it. Slow at first, then fast enough your breath was stolen yet again. When she switched back to her mouth, it wasn't long before you felt your core tighten and the feeling build to new heights. 

Finally, you exploded, coming into her mouth as your legs spammed and squeezed the princesses head. She continued her movements the whole way, fucking you harder with her fingers and making you spasm more. 

When it was over, her mouth was suddenly too much, and you slapped at her shoulders to get her to stop. She didn't. Tears fell as you yelled out, overstimulated.

“Stop, stop, stop, please!” You begged. 

“Did you really think I was done with you?” She seemed angry now, pushing your hips down and sucking harder. 

You couldn't believe it, but you came again. It was too intense, you couldn't stand it. 

When your shaking stopped she did too. You gasped a sigh of relief, slumping back onto the cot. 

“Good girl.”

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“My turn.” Azula decided. You looked at her with wide eyes, which she looked into, flames burning in her irises. Your mind had cleared since she made you come and the fog of desire was gone. You remembered you hadn’t wanted this and there was no way you were going to return the favor. 

“No.” You spit. 

“No? I just made you cum harder than you’ve probably ever came in your life and this is how you want to repay me? More defiance?” She crept up your body, hovering over you and pinning your wrists next to your head. She leaned down to whisper over your face.

“Oh little girl, you're gonna have to learn eventually. You’re mine now.”

While you struggled under her she maneuvered her bare pussy right over your mouth, sitting down on your face till you could barely breathe. 

You turned your head to the side so you were staring at her upper thigh, which you knew must be sensitive. In a quick motion, you bit down hard on the soft skin. Azula yelped, jumping a little before she set her bitter eyes on you. 

She slapped you, unsurprisingly. Her next move, however, was a bit more surprising. The princess leaned back, knees still beside your head and cunt still dripping onto your chin, but she released your wrists and used her hands on your stomach to steady herself.

Soon her hands started growing hot, reminding you of her expertise in firebending, until the heat on your stomach was unbearable and you cried out.

“You better get to work, hm?” She huffed, head cocked to the side. You reluctantly darted your tongue out, getting a taste before pressing it all the way against her, licking up. You ran it along her pussy a few times to get used to it. Eventually you ran it along her clit, making her shiver and throw her head back.

You had an idea now. 

Sucking gently at first and then harder, you had the stoic princess bucking above you. Her breath was heaving and she was trying to contain little noises, but you wouldn't let her. Now exploring her entrance, you swirled your tongue around the wetness and drove it as deep inside her as it would go. When she whimpered a bit you smiled against her skin. 

Her hips were rocking back and forth, speeding up till you knew she was close. You waited till she drew in one last high pitched breath, and you stopped. You pulled away as much as you could, leaving her grinding against nothing and spasming as you ruined her orgasm. You even saw a tear or two slide down her cheek. 

As soon as she could process what you did she brought a hand to her clit, desperately rubbing at it. It was just a little too late. It was already ruined. 

“You little shit!” She yelled. “Fine, I’ll just do it myself and you can watch.” She whined. You genuinely enjoyed seeing her destroyed like this.

She firmly planted her pussy right back onto your mouth, not expecting you to eat her out but rather wanting to block your airflow and make you watch as she touched herself back to the brink of orgasm. It didn’t take long before she was spasming again and you felt your chin get wetter. 

Finally, she came again, screaming and pushing down on you. When it was over she slumped and layed down next to you. 

“Next time, you’re not going to get away with that. Trust me. However, I always admire a defiant spirit, and you really never give up.” She half threatened-half praised. 

You rolled onto your side, not facing her. She allowed you to sit in silence for several minutes, recovering. 

It was startling when she spoke again.

“Well, I could go for a bath. Get up, let’s go.” She commanded, jumping up and grabbing your arm to pull you up as well, making you groan. She pulled you up with zero effort.

Silently, you adjusted your clothing, pulling your top back down as well as your skirt. When you looked down at your torso you saw two red handprints. 

Azula parted the thick fabric of her tent and stepped through with you trailing along behind her. 

“Come on, there’s a little hot spring around here I want to go to.” 

It wasn’t like you had a choice. 

The princess expertly navigated through the forest, seemingly remembering exactly where this hot spring was. Around ten minutes of her dragging you through the forest you finally reached it.

The water actually looked really nice, though you’d rather get it in with any other person. Steam was rising and the rocks made natural benches for you to sit on. 

Before she released your wrist, Azula gave you a pointed look and heated her hand up on your skin as a silent warning. You got the message, and nodded reluctantly to assure her you wouldn’t run this time. It hadn’t worked before and you knew it wouldn’t work if you tried it now. 

Without hesitating she began stripping, pulling her top over her head and freeing herself of her pants. When she was fully naked you couldn’t help but look her up and down. She was undeniably beautiful, and her body was no exception. Under her armor she was incredibly toned but still had a softness in her breasts and hips that were hard not to stare at. 

Looking over her shoulder, she noticed you were still clothed.

“Come on, it’s not like I haven’t seen all of your beautiful body yet. Don’t be shy.” Azula teased. “Just get in here.”

It’s true, you thought, she’s already seen it all. And I don’t want to find out what happens if I don’t listen to her. 

You sighed and stripped as well before standing next to her and climbing into the steaming pool of water. You hissed at first, trying to adjust before you sank further in. 

Azula didn’t have the same problem, and was submerged up to her neck almost immediately. However, after a few moments of soaking she sat back up and unpinned her hair from her usual bun and let it flow down.

Her hair was much longer than you had thought it would be. It felt so intimate to see it down, floating in the water while the princess leaned back and closed her eyes. You couldn’t do the same, always keeping your guard up. You did relax a little though. The hot water worked on your muscles and you sank back. You waved your hand in the water and watched it ripple on the surface. 

You thought about your friends now. They must have noticed you were missing by now. Were they looking for you? Did they think you ran away? No, you left all your things at the camp, they had to know something else happened to you. 

Azula made a little satisfied noise and pulled you out of your head as your eyes flicked over to her. Her eyes fluttered open.

“Come here.” She commanded. You made a face. 

“Don’t make me ask again.” She threatened. You obeyed, crawling over to sit just in front of her. Surprising you, she grabbed your waist and flipped you around so your back was pressed to her front and your body was settled between her legs. Her fingers trailed over the red marks her hands had made on your stomach earlier. 

“You’re so pretty with my mark on you like this.” She whispered. You didn’t know how to respond. 

“Say thank you.” You didn’t have a choice.

“Thank you.” You huffed out. 

“Good girl. Soon I’ll take you back to me with the palace and you’ll have even more to thank me for.”

“Like taking me away from my friends?” It sounded harsh, just as you’d meant it to.

“Like taking you instead of the Avatar.” She growled. “I know where his camp is, I could easily capture him and your whole little mission would be ove-”

“So why don’t you?” You interrupted. It didn’t make sense!

“ Because I don’t think he’ll be as big of a problem as everyone makes him out to be. There’s nothing in this world that can take our right to power away. There’s no one who can defeat the Fire Nation.”

“You're wrong.” You whispered.

“And you,” Azula continued, “ you are much more special than the little Avatar. You’re unrelenting, courageous to a fault, and so strikingly beautiful. It’s such a prize to have one of the Avatar’s fiercest friends captured and by my side.”

You couldn’t help but shiver. Nobody had ever talked about you like that.

“So I’m just a prize to you?” You knew the answer.

“Obviously. But I enjoy having you around, you keep me on my toes. And it’s entertaining watching someone who just doesn’t know when to give up.”

When you didn’t answer, Azula snaked her hand down your side, landing on your thigh and stroking the sensitive skin on the inside of it. She did this for a few minutes, just laying with you in the hot water. Soon, however, she focused closer and closer to the heat between your thighs, forcing you to draw in a shuddering breath. 

This time your outlook was different. You knew there was nothing you could really do to fight her, and besides, hearing her say she liked that you never knew when to give up made you  want to do the opposite. If you took the fight out of it, maybe Azula wouldn't like you as much. 

You leaned your head back, fluttering your eyes closed and trying to not give the princess any reaction at all.

You didn’t know what you were in for. 

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It was entirely different this time. Without the tense muscles and constant need to fight back you could really sink into the steaming water of the hot spring and enjoy the light circles that Azula was rubbing on your clit. Your back against hers should have helped you stay grounded, however your mind was in the clouds, carried into the air along with the steam. It was like you were floating. Though you didn't feel perfectly safe and you still never fully let your guard down, you didn’t feel the sense of danger and alertness that you had been for your time so far with Azula. You were simply too tired to. 

    Little sighs escaped your mouth, and your face scrunched in pleasure. There was a new appreciation for just how skilled the princess was at these things. You wondered who she had been practicing on, if there was another woman she had made moan. Jealousy flung up to the front of your brain before it was quickly pushed down. You didn’t care, you thought. This wasn’t your choice anyway. And yes, there were probably hundreds of women ready to throw themselves at the princess at a moment's notice. She was royalty after all. Not to mention she was pretty easy to look at. 

    You didn’t want to think about it anymore. Instead, you focused on the building sensation in your belly that threatened to burst at any moment. 

    You were wiggling against her chest and pushing your hips up to push your core harder and harder against her expert fingers working to make you come undone.

    “That's it, cum for me little girl.” She used the sweetest tone you had heard from her so far and it sent you off the edge. 

    You were a shaking mess, squeezing your thighs closed around her wrist, back arching, and a shouting cry leaving your lips as you quivered through an orgasm. You must have been loud, as you registered Azula’s hand clamp over your mouth. 

    Finally, your tense body relaxed, slumping back. You were breathing heavily. And you were exhausted.

    It was so incredibly comfortable in the hot water, pressed against soft skin, that you couldn’t help but flutter your eyes closed. 

    *Somewhere in the forest* 

    Aang spun around impossibly quickly, turning to face the sound he’d heard. Katara, Sokka, and Toph instinctively did the same. They were paying extra attention to everything around them as they searched for their missing friend in the forest that was getting darker and darker as the sun began to set. 

    “You guys hear that too?” He questioned. 

    “That shout in the distance?” Katara added. “It has to be y/n! Let’s go, she must be in trouble!” 

    *At the hot springs* 

    A gentle nudge stirred you and you groaned and nuzzled into whatever was behind you. That made you startle and your eyes shot open. Upon seeing Azula, you pushed your hands against her chest and repelled yourself away. When did you fall asleep? The last thing you remember she - you blushed thinking about it. 

    “Sleepy? Come on, we’ve got to go.” The princess whispered before stepping out of the water and getting dressed. The air was cold and she had visible goosebumps from the transition out of the hot water. Night had fallen

    “I want to stay here longer.” You stated. “You can head back though, I won’t run away.” 

    “Funny.” She deadpanned as she pulled you up out of the water by your arm, exposing your skin to the brisk air. You shivered and raced to get dressed as soon as possible. Not that they helped you stay very warm during the nighttime like this. At the camp with your friends was a soft jacket you liked to sleep in and you desperately wished it was with you now. 

    Azula was clearly in a hurry. As soon as you had both shoes on you were being dragged back the way you came, back to Azula's camp. You didn't mind - the sooner you were sitting in front of a nice hot fire, the better. The eerie hooting of owlfoxes and the howling of a lone wolf moose set you on edge as well. Any time you tried to speak Azula quickly shushed you and pulled you along faster. 

    Finally the two of you reached the red tent and the princess started a fire. You hoped she would let you talk now. 

    “So what was the rush? You scared of the dark or something?” You teased, earning you a scoff from her.

    “No, I just didn’t want to deal with your friends.” She replied nonchalantly. Your heart dropped. 

    “What do you mean? They were there? They’re looking for me?”

    “Of course they're looking for you. Don’t worry though, we left before they came too near us.”

    “No, no.” It was an almost unintelligible mumble to yourself. They were right there. “No, no, NO!” A tear fell down your cheek. They came to help you escape and you were asleep from finally giving up and letting your guard down, and you completely missed your opportunity. You couldn’t believe it. 

    “Why would you want to run and hide from them? You know you’re stronger than all of us. They don’t stand a chance against you yet!” You yelled. 

    “You're not wrong. I guess I just wasn’t in the mood. Besides, I don’t want them knowing that I have you and pestering me when we go back to the palace.”

    Normally you would have exploded, screamed at her and told you that you hated her. But you didn’t have it in you anymore. You stayed silent and accepted your fate for now. One day you would really escape, and you would go back to your friends and help Aang defeat Azula's father. And you would watch Azula see all her power fall apart. 

    She cooked a simple dinner over the fire and you didn’t say a single word as it was being prepared. As she handed you a bowl she spoke.

    “I’m glad you've given up on fighting this. While I love a little spark and a challenge, it'll make it easier for you. Now that you've accepted you're mine.”

    “I'm not yours. I’ll never be yours.” You said through gritted teeth. 

    “That's not what it seemed like earlier.” She smirked. You didn't know what to say. 

The princess slid closer to you, raising a bite of food to your mouth. You frowned and pressed your lips closed. You weren't a child who needed someone to feed them like this. 

“Open.” She commanded. You shook your head. 

“So now you want to be all defiant again.” She huffed. “This doesn't help you at all, you know.” You shrugged at her, lips still sealed. 

“Fine,” she hissed, taking your bowl in front of you and dumping its food into hers. “You're not eating at all then.” You didn't care. 

Instead, you forcefully stood up, turned straight around and walked into the tent to plop down onto the bed and wrap yourself in the blankets. You missed the warmth of the fire already but you didn't want to be around her even more than you usually didn't. 

It was a while longer before Azula finally ended up back in the tent, and the soft clinking of her armor being taken off until she was left in just her layer of underclothes resonated through the space. She was slow and deliberate with her process of undressing. No that you could see it, as your back was turned to her. 

You had drifted off into sleep just the tiniest bit, but her presence brought you back to consciousness. 

The thin mattress dipped under her weight as she climbed under the blankets next to you. She pulled one too far, so that it was no longer covering you, and you angrily yanked it back. That earned you a chuckle. It made you even more angry. 

You tried to focus on your breathing, though that didn't work. She was always too distracting. 

It wasn't long before she shifted closer, even closer than before, and her hot breath was felt on your neck, sending an uncontrollable shiver down your spine. It was partly from being ticklish but more so anticipation. 

You weren't sure if she was just trying to cuddle to get warmer or if she was trying to start something, though you hoped it was the former. 

Her leg slotted between yours and her hand snaked around your waist, holding you to her. You thought your question was answered when her breath on your sensitive neck was replaced by her lips, pressing gentle kisses at first. Just roaming around the sensitive skin until she was satisfied. 

When that wasn't enough anymore she started licking, tracing circles and venturing up to bite your earlobe even. 

“Do you have any emotions besides angry and horny?” You blurted out. It was a valid question. This woman had crazy sex drive, as you had experienced already. She chuckled.

“I don't think so.” She mumbled into you.

Maybe if being possessive was an emotion she could qualify for that, you thought, judging by the harsh marks she was sucking onto your neck now, bruising you hard. 

She even had an occasional bite, making you yelp. 

Finally, she pulled back, using what little light from the fire and the moonlight had made it into the tent to admire her work. 

It seemed to satisfy her, and you assumed you were sufficiently marked up, so very clearly hers. Surprisingly, instead of palming your breasts or stroking your clit like you thought she would, she simply squeezed you a little tighter to her own body and her breathing settled. 

She fell asleep. And as much as you hated her, it was so comfortable being held like this that you did the same. 

Chapter Text

You dreamt of a bird. 

Dark red wings spread through the air, catching air currents and allowing them to lift it up higher and higher, watching the ground below it sink farther and farther away until it wasn't visible at all. Feathers adjusted and made small calculated movements to keep it in control of its soaring.

It was all effortless, the bird had been doing this it's whole life, or at least ever since it made its first leap into the unknown, jumping from its mothers nest high in a tree. Instinct led it to do so, and now it was the most free creature in the forest with nothing to tie it down. The feeling of flying was unmatched. You smiled in your sleep at the feeling. 

Soon blue skies turned grey, growing darker and darker as clouds rolled in faster than you thought could ever be possible. The bird thought it was alone in the air, above all the four legged creatures of the forest without its ability, though it was soon proved wrong.

A bright blue bird swept in from the side, barreling into the red one without any warning. The red one recovered, flapping to stabilize itself. As it corrected, the visitor flew up above it, and before the poor bird could move it was being crashed into again, much harder this time. 

Caws sounded as both animals plummeted towards the ground, red wings unable to catch air and save itself.

Claws ripped at each other and beaks snapped together. 

They fell through thousands of feet, wind slapping through their feathers. Jet hey we're about to hit the ground and-

Your eyes snapped open. Azula was shaking you.

Your foggy eyes peered into hers, trying to get a grip and listen to what was being said. All you could do for a few moments was watch her lips move till your brain caught up.

“Leaving now.” Was all you caught. Hair fell around your face as you shook your head to clear it. 

“What are you saying?” You said, rubbing your eyes. 

“I said we’re leaving. Now.” 

“What's got you in such a hurry?” you asked. “You can't be that worried about Aang and everyone.”

“You're right, it's not them. I'm eager to have you back at the palace and adjusted to being mine. If you stop being so stubborn you may even enjoy life at the palace.” She answered honestly. You hmphed .

“Doubtful.”

“Believe it or not, you'll be treated nicely there. All you have to do is follow what I say and you'll have the best food, spa treatments, and clothes fit for royalty, though I would prefer you not wear clothes at all. I do take care of my things.”

She pulled you up by the hand and brought you out of the tent. As nice as it sounded, you didn't want those things. Thinking of taking advantage of the tyrannical power of the Fire Nation made you sick. 

Oddly, Azula led you away from the tent, walking deep into the forest with you by her side. She didn't bring anything with her besides the water you knew was hidden in one of her pockets.

“Are you just leaving the tent?” You asked, knowing the Fire Nation had supplies to spare but still thinking it was strange. 

“Do you really think there’s no soldiers around to bring it back to the palace? I'd rather them carry it than me. And if I made you carry it you’d probably throw it at me. Besides, we won't need it tonight. If we keep up this pace we’ll make it to the palace before nightfall and get to sleep in my bed again.” The princess answered. You had no doubts that her bed would be plush and warm, definitely better than anywhere you'd slept since joining the Avatar.

You weren’t so used to camping, and while you hated sleeping beside Azula you would take advantage of a cozy bed any day. 

A few hours passed, and you tried not to think about anything, like how far from your friends you were being taken.       

You weren't even paying attention to the world around you, and you paid the price for that when you stepped down on a large rock you hadn't seen.

Your ankle buckled, twisting to the side in a way it definitely shouldn't. Making matters worse, the rock gave way, sliding down the hillside next to where you were walking. It took you with it, and you screamed from surprise as you tumbled down the steep hill, bumping along, hitting your head against rocks, and feeling your skin get scratched by sticks. 

It was a long way down. When you finally slowed and reached a stop you laid on your side, heaving to catch your breath. 

Azula was by your side in no time, crouching beside you and cradling your head in her hand. She was blurry for a little while, though when her face finally came into focus she looked genuinely concerned. 

You sat up, groaning in pain, and assessed your body. You tasted blood, and you had been scratched up pretty bad but otherwise seemed to be fine. 

When Azula was satisfied that you were okay, her expression shifted.

She now wore a scowl and blazing eyes.

“What was that?” She spat much louder than she needed to. It made you cringe as you weren't expecting it. 

“You have to be more careful! What if you had actually hurt yourself? What would I do then? Hmm?” 

You didn't respond, just made a face that told her to shut it. 

Her hand was still wrapped behind your head, and she pulled it closer to land a fiery kiss on your mouth. She kissed hard, as if to prove to herself once more that you were fine. When she'd had enough, she pulled you up by the hand.

Ouch.

You crumpled back down. 

Turns out you weren't quite okay- your ankle now throbbed and refused to support you. You remembered the painful way it twisted right before you fell, and realized it was badly sprained. 

Azula gave a questioning look and you pointed to your ankle. When she saw the skin was discolored and your foot was limp, she huffed. 

In one swift move she picked you up, carrying you princess style in her arms. It was a little ironic, since she was the real princess. You locked your arms around her neck just so you wouldn't fall. 

“Looks like we’ll have to go the long way through this pass since I'm definitely not carrying your stubborn ass back up that hill.” She declared. As usual, you didn't respond. 

It was slower going, but the two of you were still making good time, even with the occasional breaks necessary for someone who was carrying a whole other person. 

The sway of Azula's body lulled you till you rolled your head back just a little and you began watching the trees. You were comfortable like this for a few minutes, but something startled you out of your tired state. 

Or rather, someone. 

You couldn't believe it, was that Sokka? In a tree just down the path? You tensed, not wanting to draw Azula’s attention to him by freaking out. 

It was definitely him all right, and he was giving a signal. 

Figures jumped out from all around you, Toph from the side, Katara from the back, and Aang from the other side. He circled to face your captor, and assumed his stance, staph pointed threateningly towards her while Sokka jumped down from the tree. 

All Azula did was laugh. It unnerved you, not knowing what her reaction would be and what she would do next. Though you quickly found out as she set you down, raced forward and created a ring of her special blue fire around your sitting form. The flames burned hot around you, trapping you and blocking your vision of everything outside the ring. 

You desperately tried to get rid of it, and if it had been normal fire it would have been effortless, however your firebending was no match for this kind of fire.

All you could do was listen to the sounds of your friends fighting the most highly trained and ruthless princess in the world. Even the Avatar needed more time to be able to match her. 

It didn't take long for the fighting to stop and their yells to turn more desperate. The blue ring around you fell in an instant, and you were able to see the outcome. It wasn't good.

Each of your friends was trapped in their own ring of fire now, yelling baseless threats and calling your captor names.

Azula stood in front of you now, not looking the slightest bit disheveled or like she had just been fighting. You knew it was over for you. 

She had broken you. You allowed her to carry you to the palace without any fuss, without any talking or sass. You knew one day Aang would be strong enough, would have learned enough, and he would defeat Ozai and free you from Azula's grasp. Today was not that day. 

Today you were tossed onto Azula's bed, and watched as she slowly closed the bedroom door, looking at you as the predator she was.