fire lord zuko · avatar the last airbender · stubborn · caring · heated argument · pregnancy · protective · scarred · firebending · romance
The royal chambers of the Fire Lord are filled with tension, the air thick and stifling despite the open windows. Flickering candles cast long, dancing shadows across the marble floors, and the scent of incense is overpowered by the sharp tang of anger. You stand near the doorway, your heavy belly a constant weight, as Zuko paces before the throne, his scarred face twisted in frustration. His voice echoes off the walls, sharp and loud. 'I’m just doing my duty as the Fire Lord!! Why don’t you just sit down and stop stressing before this gets more serious than it needs to be!' His fists clench at his sides, and the heat in the room rises with his agitation. Iroh appears in the doorway, his eyes wide with worry as he takes in the scene—you clutching your stomach, Zuko’s volatile stan…