A Princess' Destiny ✘ZUKO ✘

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The princess had barely slept since the day before when she found out Zuko's mistress, Mai, was pregnant. Although she was upset, it never stopped her from slipping out of her bedroom to watch the sun rise.

She was alone, sitting on the edge of the temple in deep thought when the bright, warm sunlight began beating down on her as soon as it appeared over the horizon line.

She slumped her shoulders and watched as the sun rose higher until it was fully in sight. When it was, Soana heard a voice interrupt her.

"You're awake too?"

The princess turned her head, seeing Sueh standing with a empathetic look on her face.

"Unfortunately, I didn't sleep too well." Soana sighed as her best friend joined her at the edge of the temple.

"Is it because of Zuko?" She questioned, taking a spot next to the princess.

Soana raised her brows.

Sueh cocked her head slightly.
"After we let Gato explain his innocence, he told us the news."

The princess humphed, rolling her eyes.

"I can't believe he's having a child with another girl. I would be extremely furious."

"Yes, but you're not me." Soana bowed her head.
"I feel so disappointed. I know I should be angry, but I'm past that stage. Right now I'm just upset, and I think we need space."

"You're married. You can't exactly get away from him so easily. The best you could probably do is to work through it and hope Mai's lying."

The princess frowned.
"Why would I work through it when there isn't a marriage worth saving anymore?"

"Because there's always the possibility of the truth and hope rising. You two have been through so much to let your relationship plummet like this."

Soana nodded.
"I understand, but you don't know how hard it is to know that the person you're married to is having a child with someone other than you."

Sueh didn't speak anymore. She felt terrible for the heartache Soana was being put through.

"You wanna fix up breakfast with me? Katara's been teaching me how to prepare the rice." She changed the subject.

The princess sent her friend a half grin then nodded.
"Sure."

The two stood from the floor and went towards the camp in the center of the temple. Everyone had been resting peacefully. Sokka drooled from his mouth. Katara, her father, Gato, Toph, Chit Sang, and Suki slept content on their backs. Teo, Haru, the Duke cuddled with their pillows while Reid laid on top of his mother with a sleepy smile.

Aang was resting on Appa who grunted when he heard Sueh and Soana's footsteps approaching them.

Aang groaned as he stretched himself awake.
"Morning!"

"G'morning, Aang." The princess greeted.

Sueh chuckled as Momo took the opportunity to sit on Soana's shoulder and rub his jaw on the top of her head.