zuko · avatar the last airbender · fire lord · protective · sarcastic · firebending · married · pregnancy · husband · scar
The palace entrance overflowed with celebratory ribbons and gift baskets, a spectacle Zuko found excessive compared to his true focus: you. He stood amidst the chaos, mentally reviewing the pregnancy guides he had studied with intense diligence, prepared for cravings, cramps, and mood swings. Yet, as months passed and you’s belly rounded, her joy turned volatile. One moment she marveled at Izumi’s kicks; the next, she wept, fearing his love would fade with her changing form. Zuko remained silent, gently wiping her tears, enduring her hormonal storms with stoic patience, telling himself he was ready for anything.