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Here it is:

Characters:

Prince Zuko

Mai

Ty Lee

Azula

Uncle Iroh

Fire Lord Ozai

General Tozo (Own Character)

Lheya (Own Character)

Nakomi (Own Character)

Dalie (Own Character)

This story takes place in the Fire Nation. Prince Zuko came back from Ba Sing Sei with his sister Princess Azula.

Look into my Eyes

By: female.amateur.author

Chapter 1

He's Back

It's cold. Dark night. I knew it. He's back. He's really back. He redeemed himself. I can't believe it. But I'm sure he wouldn't recognize me. It's been 3 years. But I guess he has already seen Mai… So why bother? Well we're invited so why not go? What am I thinking?? What am I saying? I should go. After all we're friends. I should welcome him. I should probably pick out my best outfit since it is a celebration.

"Daughter!! Hurry up!! We're going to be late" Lord Tozo screamed. "Hold on Father!! I can't find my necklace" I shouted back. Since my father is the General we were invited I am asked to be present at all those weird parties. I arranged myself in a more presentable manner and told my Father that he should go ahead. I really couldn't find that necklace. I know Nakomi would scream at me and say that I was being ignorant and all but the truth is… I just don't know how I would face him… I don't know how to look into his eyes and say how I feel about him. It's been so long that I've seen him. I've kept quiet about my feelings because I know he loves Mai. Nakomi and Dalie wouldn't let me shut up about my feelings this time. They're the only ones who knew I was deeply in love with Zuko. They're going to force it out of me. But yeah they're right. I should tell him. Although I'm going to make a complete fool of myself but I should let him know. I should let him see how I really feel about him. Upon entering the palace grounds I already could tell what would happen. It's been long but there's no more turning back. I'm here and I just have to go through with this.

"General Tozo, where is your daughter? Lheya where is she? Azula, and the others we're all bothering me about her." Fire Lord Ozai said with delight. "Oh she's running late. You know her. She's always late. I am greatly sorry for her incompetence" General Tozo said with much apology. "It's alright General. It's the Girls who were looking for her". Meanwhile at the other side of the huge hall filled with royalties the girls and Prince Zuko was busy chattering away. Mai and Prince Zuko of course were together and being greeted by a lot of people. They were welcoming Zuko home. Standing side by side, and holding hands. All of them were having fun. As the doors open I entered the hall full of delight. I could see them, smiling laughing having fun… I am not even sure of myself. I was wearing my red and gold outfit, a tube with strings on both sides that wrap around a portion of my arm, my skirt was at my hips that has slits on both sides so you could see me wearing fitted short shorts that is dark red. So the skins that you could see are my arm, shoulder, waist, hips, and my legs. I was wearing my string sandals. I was ready. Since I was long haired I tied it into a high ponytail. And on both my wrist I had golden wrist bracelets from my mother. And on my neck is the golden necklace Zuko gave me on my birthday before he left to find the Avatar.

"Lheya! You're here! I can't believe you made it just in time!" Nakomi explained with much excitement. She's my friend since we were little along with Dalie. "Yeah I was looking for…uhm…my wrist bracelet" I said with a smile just to be simple. "So have you seen Zuko? He's back" Dalie said. And along came the grin. I hate it when Dalie grins. It makes me more nervous and unsure of myself. "No I haven't seen him, nor my father, nor Azula and the others." I said calmly so that they wouldn't see that I am so nervous. "Well we could show you where they are. Your Father is with the Fire Lord so you can show up to them later. But right now I have to tell the others to meet up with you. I'm positive that Zuko will be so happy to see you!!" Nakomi bursted. I knew she would be excited for me and Zuko to meet. But I have no clue on what to say to him. I was completely blank. "Come on Nakomi let's get them. Wait here okay." Dalie said as she was grabbing Nakomi to go to where Azula and the others are. I just nodded as a simple reply.

As the people cleared away from Zuko little by little Nakomi and Dalie went to them. "Guys! Lheya, she's here!" Nakomi shouted "Good. I can't wait to see her. Come on Ty Lee. Mai, Zuko; are you guys coming? Or are you guys going to stay here and talk about how much you love each other?" Azula said with a nasty grin on her face. "Of course we're going to come! I haven't seen Lheya in 3 years!! C'mon Mai" Zuko said. "Alright" Mai sighed. I can see them. I can see him. Oh no. This is going to be hard. What am I saying? I'm just going to welcome him.

As he came, he looked at me with great gladness in his eyes. "Lheya, I can't believe it" he said as he hugged me and I hugged back "you changed a bit…" he said, and I swear I could see him blushing. Either that or I was just lacking focus. "Yeah well this is what 3 years would do to you. You grow up" I blurted out which caused laughter among the group. "Wow. You've definitely changed. Your hair grew longer. You… You've-"as he was about to say something Dalie interrupted "She's the prettiest of all the Fire Nation warriors!! She has a lot of suitors!!" "Yeah" Azula agreed "She's even prettier than me" "Prettier than me too!" Ty Lee said and we all laughed. I let out a small blush. Thank heavens nobody saw it.