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My mortal flaw // part 2 (Reader x Zuko)

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Summary: If there was one person you hated the most it was Commander Zhao. When Zhao kills the moon spirit, it takes a drastic toll on you. Being on the brink of dying in the arms of the fire prince. [ part 1 & part 3 & part 4 ]

You felt the ominous atmosphere, the moment he stepped foot on the ship. A certain chill catching your bones. It wasn’t that chilly tonight, but you still shivered. The ominous approach of his footsteps. Heavy and hard on the ship’s deck. The ship had gone silent. Holding in a breath. All of the soldiers lined up. At the very end Zuko with you by his side. Iroh a bit behind Zuko’s right shoulder. You took a deep breath when he came in vision. Standing across on the other end.

A thick smirk on his face. His walk sturdy and a bit too much air. He never gave the soldiers any of his contact. His gaze was fixated on the prince and you. You let your gaze briefly shoot over to Zuko. His posture firm as you saw him brace himself. His chest slightly puffing up as he kept his hands behind his back. His expression emotionless. Turning your gaze back to the front, he was almost near.

He might have been a fire bender, but he gave you the chills. He came to a stop before Zuko and you. – “My prince.” – he addressed with a small bow, one hand on his chest. His gaze then shifted to you. – “Water princess.” – he spoke, making you almost roll your eyes at him. The way he showed it made it seem like he had little respect for you.

“Commander Zhao.” – Zuko spoke drawing his attention back to him. – “You will the address the princess formally.” – he insisted upon. Zhao forced his mouth to smile. – “Princess Y/n.” – he said bowing his head just a bit. – “Commander Zhao.” - you said bowing, hands holding your elbows inside your sleeves. A moment of silence fell, making you glance over at Zuko. Iroh cleared his throat. – “Shall we head inside Commander Zhao?” – Iroh offered, gesturing at the cabin.

Iroh took the lead, guiding Zhao inside. Zuko and you behind him. Zuko paused allowing you to enter first. You gave him a smile, showing him your gratitude. Zuko moved behind you, following you inside the cabin. You had come a long way since Kyoshi Island, but you weren’t fully there. Zuko’s walls had crumbled just a bit around you. Just enough to appreciate your presence more.

You didn’t expect him to cling onto you like dew to a flower. That he would be a totally different man or suddenly declare his love for you, if he even had that. No it was more an understanding. A common agreement on both parties. Nothing was going to chance this union.

Iroh and Zhao were already in the quarter when you walked in with Zuko. Zuko came standing by the map on the table. You went to Iroh, standing beside him. – “What news.” – Zuko started looking firmly at the map. Zhao cleared his throat. – “Perhaps the princess should leave the room.” – Zhao stated looking behind Zuko to you. Zuko lifted his head up, bringing his fingers closer to his palm on the table. – “The princess stays!” – he declared with a glare.

“My prince.” – Zhao started, his expression bitter like swallowing a sour apple down. – “All this talk of war, might not be something for a girl to attend.” - Zhao let out, clearing wanting you out of the room. – “Y/n stays!” – Zuko made clear, slamming his fist against the table. – “I have no secrets for her.” – he finished looking angered at Zhao. – “Is that so?” – Zhao spoke a hint of surprise in his voice. Perhaps some mockery too.

“Forgive me my prince, but I do not believe your princess would be an asset to the room.” – Zhao slipped out, looking rather foul at you. Zuko clenched his hand, getting frustrated with him. – “She stays!” – he outed loud.

It wasn’t hard to read the room. Commander Zhao disliked you for one reason only. The reason you were a water tribe girl. If you were a girl from the fire nation, he might have belittled you too, but with less grudge. You sighed soft, getting in motion. – “I’ll leave since you are insisting.” – you said making Zuko turn around to you. – “But…” – he started. He had been keeping his foot down, insisting on your presence in the room. So hearing you give up, confused him.

“I know when I am unwanted.” – you replied loud enough for Zhao to hear. Stepping up to Zuko, you wanted a private moment with him. – “Be firm.” – you whispered to him. Letting your gaze go from Zuko with admiration to Zhao with anger. Zuko swayed his head a bit to the side, moving his hand to yours.

“Stay…” – he whispered almost breathlessly when you slipped through his fingers, already leaving the room. Zuko’s gaze met up with Iroh. Commander Zhao to his back. Iroh showed Zuko to be strong, to not show emotion with a simple expression. Zuko took a deep breath before turning back to Zhao. – “Now let’s talk.” – he said firm, pressing his palms on the table.

You were on deck, hand under your chin as you let the water from the ocean move up and down with your hand. A stream of water getting stretched out from the ocean and back down. Just mindless bending to pass the time. Commander Zhao felt like a bad omen to you. You didn’t care much for the little respect he had towards you. You did care how he could subtly belittle Zuko.

Acting as if he was higher in rank and Zuko but a foot soldier. A part of you was glad you weren’t in that room with him. You hated looking at his stupid face. On the other hand, you wanted to be in that room to make sure he wouldn’t make Zuko a fool. Kyoshi Island made you look differently upon Zuko. With more respect as to say. It sure made the union between the two of you bond.

Something you never thought was possible. You’d always hoped Zuko would melt some walls down with you. At least enough for him to respect you and perhaps if you could dream for him to show affection in any way. Even if it meant the littlest of meanings. You wanted him to be happy with you, even though you were never his choice.

The water splashed down as you heard their voices. It made you turned around, standing up straight. Commander Zhao stomped towards the railing to leave your ship. Not seeing Iroh or Zuko near him, you rushed back inside. The door swung open as you were panting with worry. You only had to look at Zuko, knowing Zhao had gotten under his skin once more. – “What happened?” – you asked with concern, going over to Zuko.

You reached your hand out to his arm. Your fingers could touch his arm but for a second before he flipped his arm up. – “Get out!” – he shouted loud with anger. It startled you, but you staid. Zuko grunted loud, brazing. – “I was only…” – you began as he cut you off with blazing fire in the room. You felt the warmth tickle your skin. – “I don’t need your pathetic sympathy!” – Zuko answered rudely.

“Zuko!” – you shouted back getting up in his face. – “I am not Zhao!” – you grabbed him by his suit. – “Damn well remember that!” – your gaze staring coldly back at him. Your little outburst made him swallow in shock. Never had he seen you counterstrike so hard against him. You let go of him with a shove. Iroh was impressed by you, tempering Zuko’s temper so easily. Zuko blinked confused, calmed down in a matter of seconds.

Taking a deep breath, you calmed down as well. – “Don’t let Zhao get under your skin. He’s not worth it.” – you told Zuko. Zuko nodded. You wanted to leave again when Zuko grabbed for your wrist, making you stop. Startled, you looked down at his hand around your wrist. Your eyes met as Zuko looked away. His grip faltered as he let go of you.

He proceeded to do as if what he had done was of no significance. You bent through your knees as a curtsy to him before leaving the room once more. – “Don’t.” – Zuko said out loud. – “I wasn’t going to say anything.” – Iroh answered innocently. – “You were thinking it.” – Zuko added with a sigh. – “All I wish to say is don’t push her away nephew. You’ll regret it.” – Iroh replied wisely. He then bowed his head to Zuko, taking his leave. Iroh found you on the deck, asking if you wanted to join him for tea. You accepted, drinking some tea under the moonlight with him.

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“Remember your fire breath.” – Iroh said to Zuko. Zuko took a deep breath to show him. – “Princess Y/n.” – Iroh said making you nod determined at him. Iroh nodded back. You jumped off the railing into the water. Before your feet touched the water, it turned to ice underneath you. You whistled loud for Zuko to join you. He gave his uncle one last hug before he jumped over the railing too.

Landing hard on the ice platform, you had created. He sunk to his knees from the impact as you helped him up by his elbow. Taking a firm stand, you started swaying your hands around you. The ice platform got in motion as you bend the movement of the water. The ice platform making a way through the ice cold water to get to the Northern water tribe. Zuko had his fists up, ready to fire at anyone trying to attack. His gaze fell on you, seeing you bend the water so gracefully yet with strength.

Above your head you saw balls of fire being launched at the water tribe. Your hatred for Zhao, Admiral now, growing more. – “There is a secret entrance underneath the water.” – Zuko let out, keeping an eye out for it. You felt the movement of the water in your bones, feeling connected to it.

“There.” – you told him bending the platform over to it. The platform came to a stop as Zuko exhaled deep, a bit of flame coming out of his mouth. You came standing by his side. – “You don’t have to do this.” – he told you. – “Together.” – you reminded him holding your hand out to him. Zuko stared at your hand, then up to your warm smile. He clasped his hand in yours without a word. Both of you jumped into the water. The cold giving you a brief shock. You let go of Zuko’s hand underwater to swim. Dive and swim closer to the entrance.

Zuko emerged first, gasping loud for air. – “Y/n?” – he said looking around. You hadn’t emerged yet as he slightly started to panic. Your head came above, taking a soft breath. – “Here.” – you said as he sighed relieved. Zuko and you swam to the edge, having found a way into the Northern water tribe. Zuko helped you out of the water.

Your eye fell upon the moon high above. – “Y/n.” – Zuko called out waiting for you to join him. – “Y/n let’s go!” - he ordered seeing you waste time by staring at the moon. Hesitantly you came in motion, joining his side. – “I just want the Avatar.” – Zuko said to remind you. The two of you found a way outside. In shock, you stared at the chaos. Fire everywhere. The water tribe, your kin, fighting with every might against the roaring flames.

It pained your heart to see it come to this. Zhao had lost his mind. Zuko noticed you were captivated by it. He knew your heart would be bleeding from seeing this. He returned to you, grabbing you by your wrist. – “Don’t look.” – he said pulling you away. A ball of fire clashed into an ice structure above. It made some brocks of ice crumble down. You bended them away before they could crush Zuko and you.

Zuko gave you a complimenting look before going his way. You remained outside, making sure no one would follow him. The moon caught your eye again as you felt like it was trying to say something. A warning before the storm. It made you swallow nervously, unaware of what was happening down in the sacred pond.

“Zhao!” – Iroh called out with anger. – “Whatever you do to that spirit, I will unleash on you tenfold!” – Zhao laid on the ground, holding the moon spirit under his grip. He grinned, chuckling even. With trembling cheeks, he drove the blade into the moon spirit. The moon disappeared, leaving the world in a gloomy view.

You stood outside, gasping loud as suddenly the moon was gone. Your hands felt weird as you couldn’t bend anymore. Looking at your trembling hands, you couldn’t figure out what had happened. You gasped hearing fire benders come in sight. They pointed at you, firing a blast at you. Now defenceless, you couldn’t do much. You were able to deflect one or two from moving out of the way, but the third one hit you. A blast of fire hitting you in the chest.

The pain was excruciating as it send you down. It had knocked you off balance. Getting slowly up, your side felt heavily bruised. There was another blast as you couldn’t out run it. It made you cry out, falling back into the snow. Clutching your side, it felt wet. Looking at your hand, you saw it was blooded. – “Zu…Zuko…” – you forced out, dragging yourself forwards into the snow. You had lost sight of Zuko a while ago. You remained still, hoping they would presume you were dead and move on.

Trying hard not to tremble, you waited till the sounds died out. Although it wasn’t easy in this chaos. Water benders that could bend no more, falling down. Struck by fire. Your breathing became shallow as you forced yourself up. Knees weak as they could barely hold you up. Weakened and bleeding, you shuffled forwards, pushing yourself forwards. – “Zuko…Zuko…” – you would whisper in search for him.

Zuko panted loud as he came outside. His first reaction was to look around for you. – “Y/n?” – he said suddenly noticing the moon was gone. The world turned grim. He saw water benders around him try to bend with no success. His eyes widened, knowing it must happen to you as well. – “Y/n!” – he called out, running to look for you. You found your way to a bridge, shivering as you tried to keep your eyes open.

Another person came running towards you as it made you look. They came to a sudden stop in shock. Your expression hardened. – “Zhao!” – you said bitter. Zhao stared in shock at you, till he saw how weakened you were. He straightened his posture with a chuckle. You wanted to wipe that smirk off his face. Moving your hands forwards you expected him to be hit by water. Yet nothing came.

Remembering again, you turned your hand to you, shaking with realization. Zhao laughed loud at your vulnerability. – “What’s the matter princess, can’t bend?” – Zhao mocked. – “Don’t worry.” – he said taking a stand. – “I still can.” – he finished punching fire at you. The impact made you fall back, crying in pain. You pulled yourself back up with every might of you. You weren’t going to let him win easily.

“You can’t win from me.” – he said teasingly. You took a stand with buckling knees and trembling hands. The side of your dress already stained with blood. Zhao readied himself to fire at you again, when he got interrupted by another blast of fire. – “Zhao!” – turning your head a bit, you saw Zuko come in sight. – “You took everything from me!” – he shouted bending more fire at him. Zhao got knocked back.

Zuko put all his anger into his bending, overwhelming Zhao with fire. Zhao crawled up to the side of the bridge, leaning against it. Worn out. – “Zu…Zuko…” – you said, drawing his attention to you. Zuko’s eyes widened seeing the state of you. Your knees gave in, making you collapse. Zuko caught you before your body could hit the ground. Zhao wanted to get up as he got hit by fire, the wall of the bridge, collapsing as he got blasted through it.

Iroh had a murderous look in his eye, his hands still in position. Zuko looked with concern at you. – “How… who did…” – he asked looking at the blood on your dress. He placed his hand against your cheek, to stop you from trembling. – “Y/n.” – Zuko said, his gaze soft, eyes glossy. – “Y/n.” – he repeated when you weren’t giving him much reaction.

“Y/n.” – he said more desperate as the pain reflected in his eyes. He looked down at your chest, seeing it barely move, hinting your breathing was dimming out. – “No, no no no no, Y/n!” – he called out panicking. – “Y/n!” – his eyes teary now. He panted out a breath, desperate to get a reaction out of you. – “Y/n!” – he called out again, shaking your shoulder. – “No! no!” – he cried out followed by a scream of agony. Iroh lowered his head in respect, grieving for his nephew. – “Please… Y/n please… don’t leave me yet…” – he said letting his forehead lean against yours.

“I’m sorry. I’m sorry Y/n.” – he sobbed out. – “Come back to me.” – his voice cracked a bit as a tear fell on your cheek. He shakily pressed his lips onto your forehead. – “I am not done with you. You still haven’t scolded me enough.” – he said in the hopes it would break a reaction out of you. – “Please Y/n… I…I… damn it!” – he cursed out. – “You cannot make me care for you and leave me like this!” – he outed in pain.

“So you care.” – you muttered weakly with a cough. Zuko’s eyes widened, looking down at you. You slowly opened your eyes, giving him a faint smile. Zuko grabbed your cheek, forcing his lips down on you. Your eyes widened more. His kiss was tender and soft. – “Look what you made me do Y/n.” – he said with a smile through his tears.

It made you chuckle out a laugh, only to be reminded of your pain once more. – “Uncle!” – Zuko called out. Iroh came running over, helping you up. Zuko picked you up in his arms, as you were still too weak to walk. – “We need to get to the ship now!” – he ordered. His uncle nodded firm. – “I’ll clear the way.” – he said not taking his task lightly.

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frost-queen · 9 months

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Tickles that heals all (Reader x Zuko)

Requested by: @micheleamidalajedi Forever tag:@missmelodramatic, @merlin-dahlia, @alex--awesome--22, @elllie-does-the-posts, @floatlosers, @merlieve, @queen-of-books, @glimmering-darling-dolly@denkisclown, @wildieflower, @meyocoko, @bubblybrianna, @justanothercoco@subjecta13-thefangirl, @m-rae23, @harleyquinnswifeyfrfr, @swampthing07, @melsunshine

The candles flickered calmly. Increasing and decreasing with your steady breathing. Eyes closed, you laid on the bed, arms behind your head. Chest rising and falling with your breathing as the candlelight mimicked it. You weren’t thinking of anything specific. Okay maybe about how much longer that meeting was going to last. It felt like ages since you’ve seen Zuko. Always occupied with his fire lord duties. Meetings here, visitations to the fire nation there, seeing the avatar in between.

It had his perks but also his downside. You couldn’t accompany him on everything, resulting in solitude you hated and loved at the same time. Sometimes some peace and quiet felt nice, on other times it felt like a curse. Wrecking your heart slowly as you needed human interaction, specially Zuko’s. Sighing deep the candlelight’s in the room nearly went out.

Just a tiny flame till it flickered back up. You wondered how Zuko would be during those meetings. Would he be extremely serious? His face sour the entire time so people knew he meant business or would he rather act nervous. Stumble a bit over his words and think of what Uncle Iroh would say. Just thinking about it, you chuckled loud.

A sound filling the silence, it felt a bit forbidden. Bringing your fingers to your lips, you opened your eyes letting your gaze cross the ceiling in hesitation. It shouldn’t feel wrong, yet it felt like this. Having been for so long in the silence made one almost insane at hearing a sound. Conversating with yourself felt strange anyways, so solitude in silence it was. Closing your eyes again, you settled down. Easing your way through the wait. The wait any sign of his return.

Hopefully he would come straight to here. Please. Becoming a bit bored, you removed one hand from behind your head. Swaying it around while a tiny swirl of fire played around your fingers in a swift motion. It occupied you for a bit, till you got startled. The door opened as the flames in the candles burned bright. Reaching high with force as it made you jump upright. Turning your head you saw Zuko had entered.

Kicking his shoes off as it dropped onto the floor. – “Zuko!” – you called out, catching his attention. You gestured at the flames nearly reaching the ceiling. – “Oh…” – he softly said. He took a moment to compose himself. Steadying his breathing from the whirlwind that had entered. His breathing slowed down so did the flames. Zuko sighed deep, rubbing his neck exhausted.

Tossing your legs over the edge, you sat up, making room for him. Zuko dragged himself up to the bed, letting himself fall down. The moment he sat down, he fell further down on his back. Flopping his arm over his head with a loud sigh. You came laying beside him, elbow in the matrass as you rested your chin on your knuckles. – “That dreadful?” – you asked. Zuko lowered his arm a bit to look at you.

He smiled faintly at the smile you were giving him. Zuko sighed again, sitting back up. You slowly removed your hand from underneath your chin, sitting up yourself. He let his face fall into the palms of his hands. You leaned against him, letting your fingers go smoothly through his hair. – “You are doing a great job, fire lord. The fire nation values a great leader as you.” – you whispered at him. Zuko lifted his head a bit up, chuckling. You nudged him for laughing at you. – “You are!” – you made clear pressing your hand down on his shoulder.

“If you say so Y/n.” – Zuko chuckled out with a silly smile. Not pleased with his way of words, you got up, giving him the cold shoulder. Zuko exhaled deep, getting up as well. – “I know you speak the truth. You always do Y/n.” – Zuko said approaching you from behind. He touched your shoulder with caution, not sure how you’d react. When you accepted it, he wrapped his arms around you from behind. – “I know I always speak the truth.” – you replied holding your hands over his around you.

Zuko started to gently sway sideways with you, his chin resting on your shoulder. – “Sometimes you sound like Uncle Iroh…” – he said leaving room for a pause. – “It surprises me still.” – he continued. You moved your shoulder up to make his head lift up from your shoulder. – “I take that as a compliment.” – you said with a smile. – “You should.” – Zuko replied leaving a kiss on your shoulder. You turned round in his embrace. – “Do you know what you need?” – you asked with a silly smirk. – “No…” – Zuko answered hesitant of that mischievous smile of yours.

“A kiss.” – you filled in. Zuko smiled sheepishly. – “I think I need two.” – he said thinking briefly. – “Two?” – you blurted out. Zuko hummed loud. – “And that is me keeping it downsized for the fire lord deserve a whole lot more.” – he said playing the fire lord card. – “Oh so that is how it is going to be.” – you replied teasingly. Zuko hummed loud with pride. He quickly stole the first kiss from you before you could deny him from it.

It made you gasp loud, pointing shocked at him. That made Zuko laugh even more. Narrowing your eyes, you wanted to wipe that smile of his face. You tilted your head to the side, holding up two fingers. – “Kiss number two.” – you said. Zuko readied himself by leaning in closer. You did the same watching as he closed his eyes. Eager to receive another kiss from you. You kept leaning in, till you stopped and smirked.

Your hands dove to his side, tickling him. Zuko started laughing loud, jumping around at your ticklish hands. This was not at all what he had in mind. – “Y/n!” – he called out once you stopped briefly. – “What?” – you said innocently. – “I’m taking you back on that.” – he said. – “You’ll have to catch me first.” – you replied moving away from him. Zuko went after you, chasing you around the room. When you ran passed he grabbed you by your clothing, pulling you towards him. In his grip, he started to tickle you with all his might.

Your laughter bordered the room with intensity of pitch. Your feet bouncing off the ground as you needed an escape. Body squirming for a way out of it. Zuko kept tickling you making you fall onto the bed. He stopped briefly to check if you were alright. When he saw you puff loud and try to recover, he dove right back in. Jumping on the bed with you to finish his final blow. You never stood a chance.

Laugh so loud it cackled out. Feet kicking around as your body squirmed, begging for mercy. With tears of laughter in your eyes, you couldn’t speak. – “Zu…Zu…ko.” – you called out. Without realizing a pigs snort filled the room as your laugh had taken a drastic turn. It made Zuko stop, hands up in the air. His sudden stop made you wipe your tears of joy away.

For a split second it made you insecure you even produced such a sound. Then he grinned. – “Your laugh. Oh my God!” – he said loudly. You looked shy away, thinking he was mocking you. He tilted his head asking for your attention again. You slowly turned your head to him, seeing him still smile.

“Do it more.” – he whispered. The surprise of his answer made you bashful. Then without a warning dove he right back into the tickling, handling you once more. You laughed loud, defenseless against his tickling hands. It was if he almost had a goal here. He started tickling you more till more pig snorts came out of you, unable to control your own laughter with your breathing.

Zuko was smiling down at you till he stopped tickling and bend down to kiss you. A quick one since you were out of breath. He allowed you to catch your breath till he kissed again. Hands going up your waist to your back. – “I surrender.” – you told him, not wanting any more. If you received any more, you were for sure you’d burst. Zuko let himself fall beside you breathless. Glancing to the side, he quickly decided to wrap his arms around you and pull you closer.

You snuggled up to him, laying in his arms. – “Where did I deserve you Y/n?” – he mumbled. – “By simply being yourself.” – you responded with a smile. Zuko stroke your cheek, staring lovingly at you. – “I love you Y/n.” – he whispered. – “I love no one else.” – he wrapped his arms tighter around you, not wanting to let go. – “And I love only you Zuko.” – you answered holding on tight.

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