A walk down a lonely corridor

[Annabelle]

"I used to think this scar marked me; the mark of the banished prince, cursed to chase the Avatar forever. But lately, I've realized I'm free to determine my own destiny, even if I'll never be free of my mark."

My hooves clipped clopped over the hard floor of my Palace. Nostrils flared as I took in the scents of the near by gardens. Right now, however, I was inside, taking a simple walk around. Katara might be here, my lovely bride. But I didn't hold her here against her will, she was free to travel and go and see the Avatar, her brother, or even the Southern Water tribe, the place she had once called home. She could go anywhere she wanted.

Yes, I was a fire bending master and had even taught the avatar how to fire bend. Now I am the Fire Lord, rebuilding my country and the rest of the world. I still keep in touch with the rest of the old team, and even go and see then when I have time to do so.

I am a black and white overo stallion and tall, almost seventeen hands. My eyes are amber and my left eye had a large scar across it. A mark of my father, the mark of the once banished prince. But I don't mind it anymore, it is apart of who I am. It is also a mark on how the fire nation once was. A cruel heartless nation. But things have changed now sense I have come into ruling.

Pistons stopped their movements, harks flicked back and forth as the whiskers on my mug twitched. Ebony whips flicked back and forth as I looked into the doorway of my room.

ooc:// uh, poopy post. Should get better.

[Dakota]

The distant sound of daggers pounding the floor could be heard even from down the hall. The navy beauty’s heart fluttered a bit, mind suddenly picturing only one thing. Zuko. It wasn’t all that big of a deal anymore but hey when you where actually in love it never seemed to stop being exciting. The sweet smell of flowers in bloom filled her nares stinging them as it was a sickening smell. She snorted trying to rid herself of its burden but she wasn’t that lucky. She had felt bad for taking so many trips over the past few weeks and she felt as though she should make it up to him. Although she wasn’t quite sure how. She couldn’t see giving herself up to him as an option as she wasn’t a hoe liked some of the other girls around these parts. She loved him there was no doubt about that but even she wasn’t ready for the extreme responsibility of raising a foal. The little hellion would reek havoc on this place and no one would be safe from its wrath. Okay maybe that was a little over exaggerated but hey you have to admit being that powerful of a foal might get to your head and cause you to boss others around and encourage you to do some pretty impulsive things.

Although now that I’ve come to think of it us being different types of benders might cause our child to be a bending cripple or maybe just twice as talented. Which in a way would be pretty awesome. It was still pretty hard to focus on just one thing.

Having this much power in my hands could have driven me mad. But I could keep myself under control. I rolled my shoulders in a horse like shrug sighing lightly to myself. Where was he? If I hadn’t been this withdrawn at the moment I might not be standing so absentmindedly in my room staring at nothing.

On back dagger was cocked in a relaxed position as bright blue optics stared out a window. The tapping of hooves stopped, the femme’s lovely façade turned just slightly to see her mate out of the corner of her eye. A small smile was brought to her face and lips parted to utter only one word. “Zuko”

Notes -- For once in her life shes gonna be a little less serious. xD

[Annabelle]

"I used to think this scar marked me; the mark of the banished prince, cursed to chase the Avatar forever. But lately, I've realized I'm free to determine my own destiny, even if I'll never be free of my mark."

Thick black whipcord flicked back and forth across my two toned frame. Amber eyes took a look at around the room that had always been mine. So much history had happened there. The night my mother had been banished she came to me in this room, the day Azula had told me Ozai was going to kill me, and the day that I had decided to join the Avatar and bring my father down. All happened in this room. So much in the past years. And now I share it with my mate, the Fire Lady Katara.

A shake of my head as I took a step forward into the room. I am not to sure what was compelling me to go in here, but my legs seemed to have a mind of their own. But soon a voice entered my audits. I quickly turned my facade and spotted the Monarch by the window. She had uttered only one word, the word was my name. I smiled, a smile that was automatic whenever I saw her now, and walked toward her. My lips parted as I greeted her, "Katara."

As I reached her side I turned my muscular nape and nuzzled her own. I breathed in her scent as I spoke some more. "How have you been, M'Lady?" I asked her.

I had never given much thought to children, I had wanted to rebuild my nation, and then help rebuild the rest of the world. Something that wasn't that easy as the rest of the other nations had been scared and had hatred toward the Fire Nation, but with the help of Katara, and the Avatar, it is all coming back to how it used to be over a hundred years ago.

ooc:// I like them already. So Basically what his thinking is is that everything that is good in his life is because of her, and then maybe the avatar, but mostly her lol.

[Dakota]

Dense inky tendrils cascaded down the mares curvaceous rump almost trailing the floor. She was well groomed as she tried not getting into the extreme dirty work unless she felt the need to. Crystal blue orbs stared out across the gardens she usually walked through at this time. The turtle ducks where playing in the pond bringing her an odd sense of joy. Their life was so simple compared to hers. They didn’t have to worry how they looked, how well presented they where, how they would be judged and so on. This room still seemed new to me. I wasn’t used to having a stable schedule and living somewhere for a long period of time. Her boa stay close to her just in an elegant arc. She only did this to herself for Zuko. If she hadn’t felt so guilty for leaving him all the time she might be elsewhere but she had decided against it in hopes he would accompany her this vacation.

Daggers stay firmly where they were, not at all worried by the equine entering the room. She had no fear for her mate wouldn’t cause her harm unless he actually wanted her to retaliate. When she was mad you really didn’t want to be on the other end of the situation. She closed her eyes contently, lowering her head slightly. Causing her ebonite locks to fall forward. Beads and pendants hung in few braids mixed in with long thick tendrils.

Harks perked clinging to every word her spoke. Lips parted as she started to speak “I’m great, and how have you been since I was gone?” She stepped to the side closing the distance between them in what was basically an embrace.

I contemplated asking about how he would feel about kids but I didn’t want to make him uncomfortable. It wasn’t as if I was completely ready in the first place but maybe it would bring them closer instead of slitting them apart. Even if it wasn’t the original plan to rebuild this place.

[Annabelle]

I took in the scent of Katara, closing my eyes as it enveloped me. I smiled as she stepped closer to me and perked my audits as her voice entered them. I gave a nod. "I've been fine, better now that you are here with me though. How was your journeys? Where do you go this time?" I asked her. I wasn't being nosy, or wanting to come off that way, just simple conversation.

My mind soon went to Ember Island, or even the Southern Air Temple. Just to get away from the stress of having to rebuild this nation. I did want to take a break, just Katara and myself, and see what happens from there. I took a breath in, smelling her, the garden that was outside. The smell of the turtle ducks, and even the Oasis and aquatic plants. When I was younger that would be my favourite place with my mother. Perhaps I would share those memories, and make my own, with the children that I might have in the future.

I thought about the vacationing. Ember island would be nice, we wouldn't be around the problems that haven't been solved yet in the rest of the world. It was protected from those who still dislike us Royals. But I wouldn't mind going to Ba Sing Se and seeing Uncle's tea shop and visiting with the Earth King. But would that seem to businessy?

Going to the Southern Air Temple wouldn't be to bad, but I know that Katara and Aang had something in the past. And I know that it would feel awkward if we went and saw Mai, my past girl friend. Sure I was friends with Aang and all, but did he feel things still that she might not feel any more? Perhaps visiting Toph or Sokka and Suki was a good idea. I am not to sure. "Can I ask you something?" I spoke, I was going to ask if she wanted to vacation somewhere and if it mattered where or if she had a preference. I just wanted to see if she wanted to speak right now. I know after travelling one can get tired.

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[Dakota]

Zuko’s musky cologne wafter into my nares bringing me a sense of happiness. His presence made me content even though the relationship we had now took awhile to build. In fact when she first met him she absolutely hated him. For trying to hunt the Avatar. But that was when she was into Aang and Zuko was evil. She stayed silent as his words floated into twins. Simple way to start a conversation one might say. “It was great. . Nice seeing Toph again.” She smiled nodding.

Omashu was a nice place but it wasn’t like home. Not the palace but the southern water tribe. Sometimes I missed that barren icy landscape. The frozen wind whipping past you sending breathtaking chills up and down your spine. Along with the air it was just so much more crisp than where I was now. Here is was humid and tropical, not that it was such a bad thing. I would have to admit I sort of liked ember island more. Despite the fact we had what was basically a mansion there. People didn’t seem to treat us any differently than normal people. Along with the air temples. People didn’t care if you where of a great status everyone was treated with the same amount of respect.

I had just got back and leaving again had already crossed my mind. I just couldn’t settle here. This place was too distant to me. I didn’t know what it was but I guess you could say I felt a little homesick. Although with Zuko being around whenever I actually was here it was much easier to bare. I guess you could say that when Zuko actually had to be in the Fire lord’s throne room I did feel lonely. Maybe I just needed a companion. Like a leopard seal maybe. If I brought a piece of home with me maybe I wouldn’t feel so homesick. Or maybe I just didn’t feel I was suitable for this high ranking status. Being under stress wasn’t at all in my best interest. Appearance was everything in this world and I didn’t feel like I had what it took to show the correct appearance.

Her thoughts had whirled together and sorting them out as they grew larger was starting to bother her. She cleared her mind focusing on her mate before she started making a stupid confused face and embarrassing herself. Right on time to she perked her audits to catch his words. His question causing more questions to fill her. What did he want to know? Did he think I was in an affair with someone? Does he want to know about having kids? She breathed deeply before parting ebonite velvets. “Sure,” she stated not knowing what else to say.

[Annabelle]

Black and white frame stood still as my long mane hung heavy down my nape. Whipcord did a few flicks, just to do it. There weren't any bugs in here, it was just a habit that I picked up when I was travelling before I became Fire Lord. Slight feathering was gathered around my hooves, it was apart of my draft breeding.

I couldn't really decide where to go on vacation. I wanted to make her happy. Perhaps visiting the Southern Water tribe would be a good idea. But was there anyone there? I wouldn't be to sure. I didn't want to go anywhere that would be to crowded, however. I wasn't much for crowds, unless I was trying to blend in and hide from someone. When I was really wanting to hide from everyone. Being a Fire Lord after my predecessor wasn't super easy. The Nation and the other Kingdoms, tribes, and temples really feel damaged and hurt by the Fire Nation. All because of my father and grand father. And my sister was terrifying and crazy.

Katara was speaking about how her trip was. "That is nice. How is Toph doing?" I asked her. I was interested in how Toph was. When I was trying to get into the gaang she was the only one who really trusted me. But of course I burned her by accident. I didn't mean to, but I think she forgave me, in her weird way.

She gave me permission to ask her a question. I don't know why I asked, I just did. "Would you like to take a vacation from all of this stuff? From being Fire Lord and Fire Lady? Just you and me? Anywhere you want to go is fine with me." I said to her. I was curious as to where she would want to go.

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[Dakota]

“She’s as agitating as ever. In a good way.” She let her hind end lower so she could lay down. She didn’t think this would offend her mate or make him think that she didn’t respect him it was just how she was and seeing as they had lived together while traveling he probably could tell she didn’t feel like standing anymore. She stared up at him letting him speak once again. As if she had anything else to say at the moment anyway. “Really?” Her eyes lit up. “I couldn’t ask you to leave all this but if you want!” She squeaked not realizing what was happening. She hadn’t put much thought into the fact he could take off whenever. “No no where do you want to go.” She had thought about it knowing where she wanted to go but kept it back since it was probably a touchy subject.

OOC: They should go find Zuko's mommy and bring McKenna so that his mom can be like Aww you had a kid Zuzu.

[Annabelle]

"I used to think this scar marked me; the mark of the banished prince, cursed to chase the Avatar forever. But lately, I've realized I'm free to determine my own destiny, even if I'll never be free of my mark."

Katara had just laid down. I understood completely. My mate had been moving around lots, seeking out her friends from the days before the war was over. I let a chuckle and a grin as she described Toph. Toph had always been a hard ass, but that was the way of the Earth Bender. They were tough just as the element that they bent.

When her eyes lit up to my vacation suggestion it made me feel happy. My heart beated faster at her happiness. "Of course I want to. It gets tiring after a while, all of this business and rebuilding. As important as it is, keeping sane probably is more." I replied with a distant memory of my insane ancestors. Perhaps they just needed a vacation, just to see the other nations. Perhaps the war could have been prevented.

I let out a sigh as she didn't make a suggestion. I made a point of thinking of things, but nothing came to mind. "Did you have a favourite place when you were travelling before we got together?" I asked her, I didn't want to go to a place that may be mistaken as a business trip.

ooc:// OH that is a good idea!! we will have to find someone to play his mom, unless we have her passed on.

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