Aang was still in shock from the kiss. His mind wouldn't allow him to focus. Azula laid her head back down on the ground. She felt a little light headed. She used her hand to push back wet strands of hair out of her face. She obviously lost her hair pin as she fell into the water. After forcing her hair back, She sat up slowly. Aang snapped back to reality as he took a second glance at her see through top.
"Zuko quick give me your coat. She must be freezing out here." Aang lied.
"All right." Zuko said removing his coat.
Zuko stepped up behind the young lady and placed his coat on her. He couldn't tell much about this girl. Other then the fact she had long dark hair. She didn't even have any distinguishing clothing. Zuko was very curious about her.
"There all better now." Aang said
"Thank you for the coat Zuzu." Azula told her brother.
"WHAT? Azula is that you?" Zuko asked.
Zuko stood in front of Aang and got into a defensive stance. He would have to push Aang to safety before he and Azula got into a battle. He began to inch is way closer to Aang. Azula reached forward and took hold of the back of the Avatar's toga. Aang quickly turned to meet her gaze. To his surprise she was looking down. As if too ashamed to look him in the eyes. This caused Aang to speak up.
"Hey that's enough Zuko. Can't you see she is having a little trouble after her fall." Aang said upset.
"Are you kidding me. This is our best chance to finish her." Zuko pointed out.
"She's not even attacking anyone." Aang defended
"Were you blinded by that kiss? Are you forgetting how dangerous she is?" Zuko reminded
"Look Zuko she's not exactly dressed for action. Who fights in their underwear?" Aang said blushing
Azula looked down at herself. She was underdressed, and normally she wouldn't mind. Though being this close to the Avatar made her feel uncomfortable in her current state of dress. She tried to hid behind Aang. Zuko took notice, he had never seen his sister act this way before. Sure he had seen her upset, but he didn't think she could do embarrassed.
"So what are we going to do?" Zuko asked.
"What do you mean? We have to help Azula." Aang said flatly.
Azula blushed from behind the Avatar. He was being so sweet while at the same time standing up to her brother. Who only just recently joined them.
"Right, so you're just going to take her back to the camp?" Zuko questioned
"Yeah, we can get her dressed and cleaned up." Aang responded.
"I'm sure Katara and the others will be thrilled to see her." Zuko said sarcastically
Aang slapped his hand over his forehead. Of course Zuko was right. Katara and the others would never allow Azula near the campsite. Nor would they even give her a chance. It's bad enough how they treated Zuko. Having Azula there would only make things worse. Suddenly Aang got a brilliant Idea.
"You can go ahead and head back Zuko. I'll just make sure that Azula is all set to go. Then I'll head back." Aang said reassuringly.
"Alright kid, and don't worry I won't say anything about this when I get back." Zuko said
"Thank you Zuzu." Azula said thoughtfully.
"Don't thank me. Thank the Avatar, he gave you a second chance." Zuko said leaving.
"Um thank you Avatar." Azula said embarrassed.
"No need to thank me. Helping people is what I do." Aang smiled to her.
Aang and Azula walked over the grassy hill top she had originally fallen from. Aang spotted a pack full of food and supplies. Though he noticed that was all she had. She didn't have any warm clothes. Aang would have to somehow borrow clothes from Katara. For now though Aang needed to give her a place to stay. He earth bended her a tent. Azula was surprised, she had thought Aang was going to send her on her way.
"Just wait here a bit and I'll sneak you over some extra clothes." Aang explained.
"You mean you don't want me to leave?" Azula asked him
"No, I want to get to know you more." Aang said smiling.
"Ok" Azula said blushing.
"Don't worry I won't be too long." Aang promised.
"I'll wait for you until then." Azula said
Azula looked deep into Aang's grey eyes. Her cheeks were flushed and she felt herself wanting to get closer to him. His face was mere inches away from her face. Suddenly her mind raced to the kiss she had given him. It was so sudden, more of a reaction than anything else. So this time she wanted to kiss him while she was fully aware of it. She drew herself closer to him. Aang caught site of her and her red cheeks. He suddenly placed his hand on her forehead.
"Oh no don't tell me that you are getting sick?" Aang asked her.
"Huh?" She barely answered.
"Aw just look at how red your cheeks are. I hope it's not a fever or something?" Aang said worried.
"No, no I'll be ok." Azula lied.
She was too nervous to tell Aang the truth. She had never felt this way about anyone before. Let alone the infamous Avatar. Who only just moments ago was her bitter enemy. She decided to let him go. Just encase she ended up getting another crazy idea.
"I'll hurry back, I promise." Aang said to her.
