Hey Readers, good news! Super early updating to make it up to you! (Once again, I couldn't update before because of an error XP.)
I think this is my best chapter yet too :D (Caution: CONTAINS SOME DRAMA.)
…And this may probably be the longest chapter I've written :DDD (YAYYY!1!)
So, I hope you enjoy~
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Ba Sing Se's Monorail Pick Up Station; 5:20 P.M
"It's getting late; Yue should've been here by now." Zuko shouted, trying to heighten his voice from the loudness of the crowds, "And where is that peasant girl?"
"Be patient for once, I bet Yue's taking her time, I mean Jet and her haven't seen each other in person like forever." Haru replied, "So Yue has to look her best."
Jet smiled at Haru's remark.
Zuko pushed through the crowds, motioning for his friends to follow him to the front of the monorail station where the monorail would stop for its entrance.
As the four L4 reached the entrance, Jet spotted a few guys ogling over a poster of Yue, posing themselves next to the large paper of the water tribe princess to look as if they were fondling her. Jet gave the perverted guys a disgusted look before heading to the entrance.
"Jet!"
Jet and the L4 turned around and saw a girl running towards him whose head was nearly covered in a gigantic hoodie to shield themself from the cold. The girl took off her hoodie to reveal her face which was almost covered in curly, mocha strands of hair.
"Katara, just in time." Jet grinned, "Yue isn't here yet."
Zuko glared at Katara from behind, trying not to let out his anger.
"I see you've finally arrived, peasant; what was taking you so long?" Zuko smirked.
Katara glared back at Zuko, not bothering to reply.
"It's really, really crowded here…" Katara said, not feeling comfortable with the close proximity she was with the crowds of people.
"So, Jet how does it feel to see Yue in person for the first time in six years?" Teo asked.
"I'm extremely nervous, yet excited, I wonder how much she's changed over the years." Jet replied.
"Being princess of the northern water tribe changes you a lot." Teo remarked, "Not in a bad way, of course."
"Jet, about you and Yue…" Zuko spoke up, "What's your relationship between you and her?"
"Uhh-"
"Are you guys just Acquaintances? Close friends?" Zuko then turned to face Katara, giving her a snide smirk, "Or are you two dating?"
Katara's heart beat faster at Zuko's last sentence, causing her to blush; Katara knew what Zuko was trying to do, she glowered at the scared teen.
"…I don't know." Jet replied, not feeling too comfortable with Zuko's question, "A lot can change in six years, so the both of us don't really know."
"Of course you wouldn't." Zuko sighed.
Haru and Teo stared each other, bewildered about Zuko's odd behavior.
The L4 and Katara heard a screeching sound and saw a short monorail stop at the entrance of the station. The entrance to the monerial slid open and two men dressed in black suits came out. Behind the men, a tall woman followed them. The woman had long, white hair braided back into thick braid; she wore ceremonial water tribe attire.
Yue.
"It's her!" Haru yelped.
The men in black were restraining the crowds of people that were trying to get Yue to sign her autograph.
Katara was surprised; Yue looked so much prettier in person. Her blue eyes were much illuminating than hers and her hair complemented her feminine features. Katara saw Jet who smiled as Yue walked closer to them.
Are Yue and Jet really going out…?
Aghh! Of course not! Why would I care anyway…?
When Yue almost reached Jet, a group of people surrounded her.
"Princess Yue, can I have your autograph?" A person shouted.
"Yeah, me too! Can you give me one, please!" Another person said.
Yue smiled and gave each person an autograph, patiently signing her signature onto their sheets of paper.
After her hectic autograph signing, Yue finally reached Jet and hugged him tightly.
"Jet, it's been so long." Yue whispered.
"I know." Jet replied, returning her tight embrace.
"So has anything changed since I left?" Yue asked.
"Not at all, everything seems the same…well at least for me." Jet chuckled.
Then it all happened in an instant, Yue cupped Jet's face into her hands and kissed him on the cheek. Katara's heartbeat quickened, making her blush.
Are they really…going out?
"Aren't they cute together?" Zuko jibed at Katara.
Katara ignored Zuko's snide remark and watched the two walk towards them.
"Yue, you look nice." Haru complemented, shaking the princess's hand.
"Thank you, nice to see you again Haru." Yue replied, "How are your parents doing?"
"Great, although they're currently at Omashu, so I don't see them much."
Yue nodded at Haru's reply and the both of them gave each other a short hug.
"And what about you Teo, have you been studying hard, getting good grades? I bet your fathers intelligence rubbed off on you."
"Well…You see grades aren't such a big issue at Ba Sing Se High especially since we L4 sort of control the school." Teo replied rubbing the back of his head.
Yue chuckled at his comment and also gave Teo a hug.
"So I see you're still the victorious leader of the L4." Yue gibed playfully at Zuko.
"Of course." Zuko smiled, "Why wouldn't I be?"
"So, Zuko, are you still a jerk?" Yue joked.
"Depends on the way you look at me." Zuko replied, earning a short chuckle from Yue.
"Nice to see you again Prince Zuko." Yue gave Zuko a respective Firenation bow, while Zuko gave her a respective northern Watertribe bow.
After retreating from her bow, Yue spotted Katara behind Haru and Teo.
"Oh, are you a friend of the L4?" Yue asked Katara.
By L4, you mean Jet, right?
"Uhh-"
"Yue, this is Katara, she comes from the southern water tribe." Jet introduced.
"Nice to meet you Katara." Yue smiled, holding her hand out.
Katara raised her head and stared at Yue. She was so beautiful, much more beautiful than herself. Large blue eyes, full lips, and shiny, white hair accompanied her flawless facial features. Katara couldn't believe it, she was meeting PRINCESS Yue, in PERSON. THE princess Yue was talking to her.
"I-It's nice to meet you too." Katara blushed, eagerly shaking Yue's hand.
"So you're from the southern water tribe?" Yue asked.
"That's right." Katara replied, scratching the back of her head.
This is Princess Yue we're talking about! My long respected idol! I have to make a good first impression on her!
"That's so cool, to meet somebody from my sister tribe, especially at the Earth Kingdom capital." Yue said.
"Really?" Katara said, face brightening up.
"Of course." Yue replied, "So guys, I'm throwing my arrival party at Ba Sing Se's ceremonial hall and all of you are welcome to come."
"Even me?" Katara asked.
"Yes, it'll be nice to get to know you more." Yue replied.
Katara couldn't believe it; Yue was personally going to invite her to her arrival party. She couldn't wait.
"Well, Jet, aren't you lucky." Teo teased, nudging him with his elbow.
"The party is next week at Saturday and it starts at sundown, I hope you guys can come." Yue grinned.
"Thank you so much Princess Yue." Katara bowed, "You don't know how much this means to me."
After Yue got to introduce herself a bit more, the six parted their ways. Jet and Yue were going to spend the night together at a nearby restaurant, Zuko, Haru, and Teo were going to go back to Zuko's house, and Katara was going to go home to tell her parents the great news.
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1 Day Later; The Jasmine Dragon; 5:30 P.M
"Katara every day you just keep getting luckier, don't you?" Toph said, "You getting acquainted with all these rich folks, I'm kinda jealous"
"Well…It's just a welcome party." Katara modestly said, "…And Yue wanted to invite me, so she could get to know me a bit more."
"Could you get me an invitation?" Toph bellowed all of a sudden, knocking off teacup in the process, "I'd love to go to one of those high society parties, just for the fun of it."
"Katara are you sure you want to go?" Aang spoke up, "I mean, you've never been to "high society" party, you might not feel comfortable."
"Twinkles, Katara will feel comfortable if she's just herself, nuff said!" Toph countered.
"But those types of crow-"
"Will you kids stop babbling and get me a cup of gingerroot tea?"
"Hold on a sec Bumi! We're in the middle of a teenage crisis here!" Toph yelled, to the loony member of the Order of the White Lotus.
"Katara you shouldn't listen to a person who obviously doesn't know how to treat her costumers right!" Aang exclaimed, pouring a cup of the gingerroot tea for Bumi.
"Well, I'm not the one discouraging her!" Toph counteracted, blowing her hair off her face.
"Guys!" Katara interrupted, "This isn't helping…"
"Sorry, Katara." Aang sighed, "I just don't feel too good about this party of yours you're going to."
"Aww, isn't that sweet Aang is looking out for you, Katara." Bumi said, getting into a fit a snorting laughter.
Katara laughed while Aang lightly blushed at the statement.
"Aww, Twinkle toes, your heart is beating impressively fast today." Toph commented.
"What-I-It's not!" Aang argued, "What are you saying?"
"And you're an awful liar, you know that?" Toph laughed.
Aang blushed even more, his cheeks turning a rosy pink. The boy quickly went to the backroom of the store not wanting to make a bigger fool out of himself.
"Quit teasing him Toph." Katara smiled, "He's going to explode any second if his cheeks get any redder."
"That explains his little crush on you." Toph whispered to Katara.
The two girls didn't say anything to each other for a while. Katara placed her fingers on the bottom of her chin, her straight stare turning into a generous smile.
"Aww! That's so adorable." Katara laughed, taking in the news of Aang's crush on her.
Toph raised her eyebrows, surprised at Katara's reaction.
"You mean you're not totally disgusted?" Toph gasped.
"No, I think it's kind of cute, the way Aang acts towards me." Katara giggled, "No wonder."
"Sweetness, you are the weirdest girl I've ever met." Toph said, shaking her head.
The two girls were quiet for a few seconds. All of a sudden the two burst into a series of laughs and giggles.
Aang came back from the back room after hearing the laughter from the two girls.
"What's so funny, guys?" Aang asked, placing a box of tea leaves on a nearby counter.
"Nothing." Katara and Toph spoke at the same time, trying to hide their laughs.
"Well, Aang, Toph just told Katara that you had a cru-"
"Bumi! No!" Toph shouted, covering the old man's mouth, "It's supposed to be a secret."
"What is it?" Aang pleaded, "Come on, tell me!"
"No, Twinkles." Toph smirked, "You don't need to know."
"Please?" Aang begged, "Katara-what did she say?"
Katara gave Aang a smile and shook her head, not wanting to tell about Aang's little crush.
"Toph, what are you trying to get out of this?" Aang urged the blind teenager.
"Nothing, nothing at all." Toph grinned.
Aang groaned in frustration and left the store once again.
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5 Day Later; Ba Sing Se High School; Lunch break; 12:54 P.M
Katara opened her lunch box of ocean kumquats and inhaled the fresh scent of the food. Five days passed and she hasn't gotten any kind of harassment from Zuko since then which made Katara feel more relaxed.
"Katara, so you're really going to Princess Yue's arrival party?" Song asked.
Katara nodded her head while eating her food, "It's all because of Jet."
"That must be so great, meeting the northern Water tribe princess in person." Song smiled, "Is she nice?"
"Very." Katara replied, "And she's so-"
"You're going to Yue's party?"
Katara turned around and saw Azula, with Ty Lee and Mai following behind her. As much as Katara wanted to ignore the three girls, she didn't want to get into a fight so she nodded her head.
"Oh, what a surprise." Mai said, in her monotonous voice.
What are they trying to get at?
"Katara since you don't seem to know much about high society parties, let alone anything at all." Azula began, "Let me give you a couple of pointers before you go make a fool of yourself to Yue's party."
"Um, It's okay I don't need any." Katara replied, trying to get Azula to leave her lunch table.
"But what if you embarrass yourself, by wearing the wrong type of clothes to the occasion, I mean Yue wouldn't like that; you would look so different from everyone else and that would bring shame to such a high class party." Azula sighed.
Katara stifled a sigh, knowing what Azula said was true. She hated to admit it but Azula did know way more about high society than Katara would ever know.
"Fine." Katara replied, "What are your "pointers"?"
"First of all since this party is probably going to be a social gathering, you don't have to dress in your best attire." Azula said while eyeing her manicured nails, "Yue's arrival party is going to be pretty casual compared to most of the high class parties she would hold. If you southern water tribe peasants don't know what casual means, I'll be kind enough to give you a definition. It means that you dress as you would normally dress, but not too scraggly, you need to be at least presentable."
Katara nodded her head.
"Well, see you at the party." Azula smirked, motioning for Ty Lee and Mai to follow her.
After Ozai's angels were out of their sight, Song spoke up.
"What was that all about?" Song asked.
Katara shrugged then replied, "Should I trust her?"
"Azula may be a spawn of the devil, no offence." Song giggled, "But she did give you pretty in depth advice…"
"Well, I don't know a thing about these types of parties, so maybe Azula's advice is all I have…" Katara replied, "So, I guess it's casual."
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1 Day Later; Lower ring of Ba Sing Se; Katara's House; Before Yue's party; 6:34 P.M
"Mom, I don't need to dress too nice!" Katara groaned, "It's just a "social" gathering!"
Katara's mom, Kya was sorting through different types of outfits they had back at the Southern Water tribe which looked a bit too tacky in Katara's opinion. The outfits also did look out of place and were fairly cheap to Katara's dismay.
"I'll just wear this." Katara said, grabbing an old, blue dress that came with puffy, blue under stockings.
"Are you sure, because this is your first time at a high society party, you need to look your best!" Kya grinned.
"She is right, Katara." Katara's dad added.
"I'm sure guys; everyone else is going to be dressing normally, so I should, just to blend in." Katara replied.
"Ooh! Ooh!"
Katara saw Sokka, who came running into her room.
"Little sis, you should totally wear Mom's betrothal necklace!" Sokka exclaimed, holding onto a small necklace with a fairly large, blue orb that was adhered to it.
After Katara got dressed, Hakoda tied the betrothal necklace onto Katara's neck.
"You look so beautiful!" Hakoda and Kya screamed at the same time.
"I can't believe my daughter is going to be acquainted with all these wealthy, high society folks!" Kya squealed, while squishing Katara into a tight hug, "I'm so proud of you, Katara!"
"Thank you, Mom." Katara said, while struggling to get air from the constricted hug.
"Katara, go make some boys happy!" Sokka yelled, "If my charms on the girls worked back at the South Pole, then I'm sure you'll find a date in no time!"
"Uh, sure…Bro." Katara said, unwringing herself from her mom's tight hug.
"Do you have everything you need?" Hakoda asked.
"Yes Dad." Katara smiled, giving her father a hug.
"Are you sure?" Kya added.
"I don't really need to bring anything, it's just a party." Katara grinned.
"Make Yue happy." Sokka said, "Oh! And ask if she's single! I'd love to go on a date with her!"
"In your dreams, Sokka!" Katara laughed, "Bye guys, see you later!"
Katara waved to parents, who waved to her in return. It was always nice to be close with your family, especially if you were adjusting to a new environment. It sometimes made Katara feel lucky that she had such loving and understanding parents like Kya and Hakoda and an unusually clingy brother like Sokka.
Before Katara left the front door, she made sure her unruly hair was in place, including her hair loopies. She had to make a great first impression on these high-class people, including Jet.
Katara blushed each time she said his name in her head.
Jet.
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Entrance to Ba Sing Se's Ceremonial Hall; Yue's party; 7:03 P.M
"You can do this, Katara, just be yourself." Katara whispered, while taking in a deep breath.
As she opened the door, she exhaled.
Once the large doors to the ceremonial hall opened, Katara was stunned to see everyone wearing elaborate, first class earth Kingdom wear. Everyone was wearing decorative hats and stunning outfits. The women wore layers of caked on make-up with red tinted blush, making them look even more formal. Their hair was neatly done unlike Katara's whose hair was done in matter of minutes.
Even worse, this made Katara more noticeable because she was the only person the entire ceremonial hall to be wearing a bright, blue outfit which didn't look too appealing because of it's unusually unsophisticated look.
Did Azula lie to me?
…Of course she did.
Katara sighed and went farther into the ceremonial hall, feeling more uncomfortable as she got unfriendly stares from several people.
Damn, why did I have to fall for her stupid trick!
Katara spotted Zuko along with Haru and Teo who didn't see her, fortunately. The three L4 were also dressed in formal Earth Nation wear, to Katara's disappointment. Zuko was shaking hands with different men from all over Ba Sing Se, including Dai Le agents who seemed of great importance, of course. Zuko seemed welcoming with the agents, because he had to make a good impression on them.
Katara scoffed and left the hall to a nearby patio where other people were staying to enjoy the party. Next to the patio was a large swimming pool like fountain that reflected in the moonlight.
I have to enjoy myself…I guess.
Katara sat on an empty table which was filled with plates of different types of foods. Her stomach growled as she a took a fork that was next to one of the plates. Katara wowed at the variety of food, which looked so appealing and tasty.
When nobody was looking, Katara eagerly began to eat the remarkable collection of the first-class food. The water-tribe teen willingly ate the food from each of the plates, satisfying her empty stomach. Katara never ever got to taste food at the upper ring which tasted perfect.
"Well aren't you an interesting one?"
Katara looked up and saw a man who wore a long coat that reached to his feet. His dark brown hair was braided and went all the way down to his back.
"My name is Long Fang, head of the Dai Le."
Long Fang held out his hand so Katara could shake it.
Katara shook his hand in respect.
"I'm Katara." Katara replied, giving off a friendly expression.
"Very beautiful name, are you from the water tribe?" Long Fang asked.
"Yes-"
"Oh, Long Fang, you don't need to waste your time with dirty peasants like her."
Katara saw Azula along with Ty Lee and Mai walk towards her table. Each of them were wearing green dresses of different shades along with caked on make-up.
"I've heard Katara's had five abortions and a baby this year." Azula smirked, "Very, very dishonorable."
Long Fang gave Katara a surprised glare and immediately left the table, surprised at Katara's "adulterous" news.
Katara looked up at Azula who gave her a trademark smirk which made Katara's blood boil in anger.
"What's your problem?" Katara shouted, immediately rising from her seat.
"What's our problem?" Azula repeated, "You're an eyesore!"
"Have you ever seen me holding hands with another guy?" Katara hissed, "Let alone, kiss?"
"I've seen you get unusually friendly with Jet, your always talking with him and hanging out with him." Ty Lee said, "It's probably some sort of scheme to get us back."
"What?" Katara gawked.
"We don't need annoying peasants like you ruining Yue's and Jet's relationship, so why don't you get it through your thick head that those two are much closer than you could ever get with Jet!" Azula replied, "…And by the way, nice outfit, it really goes well with your filthy personality."
Katara heard stifled laughs come from Mai and Ty Lee.
"Oh and here, I found something else to go with it." Azula smirked.
Azula picked up a glass of juice and poured it over Katara's head. Ty Lee and Mai also did the same.
The three girls burst into laughter, looking at Katara's depressed state and giving each other high fives.
"Great work, girls." Azula smirked.
How can girls be so…bitchy?
When Katara was about to leave this disastrous party, she saw Yue and Jet walk in to the patio. Yue was holding onto a water sprinkler.
"Princess Yue!" Azula smiled, motioning for Ty Lee and Mai to follow, "It's so nice to see you, we're having such a great time."
Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee respectfully bowed to Yue.
"It's nice to see you too." Yue smiled, "Let me show you three a great and friendly welcome!"
In a matter of seconds, Yue turned the sprinkler onto full blast, wetting the three girls and causing them break into a fit of screams. Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee lost their balances and the three fell into the large fountain sending a large splash throughout the patio.
"Even with one of the richest families in Ba Sing Se, you three are disgraceful." Yue glowered at the girls who were still in the fountain, each giving Yue a staggered look.
When Yue walked over to Katara she motioned her to follow.
"Come on, we have to get you cleaned up." Yue smiled.
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Ba Sing Se Ceremonial Hall; Yue's dressing Room; 7:15 P.M
"I'm so sorry about them, I had no idea this would happen." Yue sighed, opening up a nearby cabinet.
"So..you saw everything…?" Katara whispered.
"Yes, those girls needed to know the definition of respect." Yue replied, "So they also attend Ba Sing Se high?"
"Unfortunately, yes." Katara laughed, "But, thank you for saving me back there."
"It's my pleasure." Yue replied, "Nobody deserves to have their night ruined."
"Jet is so lucky…"
"Hmm?"
"…To have such an amazing friend like you." Katara finished, "You're smart, beautiful, inspirational, and sophisticated, a lot of the things I'm not."
"Don't say that."
"What?" Katara questioned.
"Whatever those girls are saying to you, don't let it get to your head." Yue replied, "Those girls are the ones who are truly insecure of themselves."
Katara nodded her head.
"Here, I want you to try this on." Yue said, holding up a long, white dress that was sleeveless.
"That's so pretty…" Katara wowed.
After changing into the dress. Katara eyed herself at the mirror. The extravagant dress she wore went all the way down to her ankles. From the light of the room, the dress glittered brightly, accentuating its silky, white color.
"You look amazing." Yue complemented, "Now it's time for your hair."
"My hair?" Katara repeated, knotting at the unruly strands of her mocha curls.
Yue nodded her head.
Yue immediately got to Katara's hair by straightening it; then she got an iron curler and curled her hair into well-defined curls that bounced as Katara moved.
"Woah! My hair actually looks nice!" Katara's mouth was agape as she stared at herself at the mirror, "You're really good at this stuff, Princess Yue."
"You can call me Yue." Yue chuckled, "It actually feels nice to get to do somebody else's hair for once."
As Katara scrutinized herself at the mirror, swirling occasionally to watch her curls bounce, Yue came back with a pair of white, jeweled heels.
"Here, put these on."
Katara put on each of the heels.
"These shoes are beautiful." Katara said eyeing each shoe with fascination.
"Thank you." Yue replied, "I remember wearing these exact pairs when I visited the southern water tribe to do my announcement."
"Really?" Katara asked.
"Yes, because they reminded me of you, coming from the southern water tribe and all." Yue chuckled, "And they fit perfectly."
Katara smiled at Yue's comment.
"So how long have you and Jet known each other?" Yue asked.
"Since school started." Katara replied, "I thought he was just like the L4, with big-egos and arrogant attitudes, but he's really different from them; he's nice and sincere."
"Jet told me a lot about you, standing up to the L4 and all." Yue said, "You really seemed like an interesting person to me."
I'm interesting to her? My idol thinks I'm interesting?
"How long have you and Jet known each other for?" Katara asked.
"Since we were five years old." Yue said, "Our parents' were close to each other, so we sort of became really good friends, but we haven't been able to see each other since I've accepted the throne to become princess of the Northern water tribe, so most of the time it was just letters back and forth."
"Oh…" Katara replied, "You must be really busy."
"Very." Yue smiled, "But seeing Jet is the best thing that could happen for me right now because I haven't seen him in person for six whole years."
Katara blushed at Yue's statement.
"So are you ready to go back to the party?" Yue asked.
"Of course." Katara smiled, "Thank you so much."
"Thank you, Katara." Yue bowed, "Now let's go."
Katara was surprised when Yue bowed to her, nobody has ever showed that kind of respect to her, in…forever. But the surprise left her, once they excited Yue's dressing room.
Everyone from the bottom of the balcony was watching them as they went down the stairs.
Katara could see Zuko giving her a surprised and an unusually interested stare. Next to Zuko was Jet who was smiling as the two water tribe girls came down the balcony. Unable to keep it in, Katara blushed as Jet looked at her with disbelief at her new make-over; she looked like she was a princess herself.
Teo and Haru nudged Zuko playfully with their elbows.
"She looks like totally different person." Haru whispered to Zuko.
"She actually looks really pretty, doesn't she Zuko?" Teo teased.
"Shut up, Teo." Zuko whispered.
When Yue and Katara reached the bottom of the balcony, everyone clapped except for Zuko who looked at them in slight annoyance.
"Welcome to my arrival party!" Yue announced as the clapping died down, "I want to thank everyone for taking their time to come celebrate my arrival all the way from the Northern Water tribe to Ba Sing Se."
The clapping continued after Yue's announcement.
"Katara would you like to join Jet for a formal dance?" Yue smiled.
Katara heart beat rapidly, after she heard Yue's heart pounding statement.
"O-of course!" Katara blushed.
Katara couldn't believe it; she was actually going to get to have a dance with JET.
Zuko's eyes widened when he heard Katara's reply.
"Music, please." Yue said, clapping her hands.
Katara saw an orchestra play a soothing and relaxing theme. Each of them held violins while some of them had Sungi horns. The song was slow, so it would be easier for Katara.
Jet held out his hand and Katara eagerly took it.
"Just follow me, okay?" Jet smiled.
"O-okay." Katara replied, cheeks becoming a darker red.
Katara blushed even more realizing at what a close proximity she was with Jet; they were inches away from each other. Both her hands were entwined with his bigger ones.
As they began to dance, each took small steps, one at a time, slow-dancing in a traditional way.
This isn't a dream! This isn't a dream! This isn't a dream!11!1!
I'M ACTUALLY DANCING WITH JET…!
Each second Zuko watched them dance a step farther; he felt an unfamiliar burning rage fill the inside of him. Their close immediacy, Katara's cheerful smile and rosy cheeks on her face, and Jet's calming smile. He wanted to pry Katara and Jet apart so they could stop dancing once and for all.
Katara's heart pounded as she followed Jet's graceful steps. It felt as if she were on top of a cloud with angels singing a harmonizing chorus to her. Looking at Jet's stunning green eyes felt as if they entranced her.
This is the best day ever!
Remarkably, Katara spaced out and was totally unaware that her feet were right on top of Jet's as they were dancing.
'Ow my feet.' Jet thought, as the weight of Katara's feet were crushing his.
"Aww, they look so happy together." Haru whispered to Zuko.
Zuko couldn't take this crap anymore; he clenched his fists and stormed out of the building receiving puzzled looks from Haru and Teo. Everybody else but the two L4 didn't notice Zuko leaving.
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Outside Patio; 7:35 P.M
Zuko went outside to the same patio with the large fountain realizing nobody else was there. The fire nation prince breathed in trying to let his anger out.
The way Katara looked at Jet's face as she was dancing with him sickened Zuko. He hated it. He hated feeling jealous.
How could Jet have such an effect on a girl like that in several weeks? Zuko tried everything, he offered her his money, his forgiveness, and yet Katara still despised him.
Zuko felt his anger returning as he pictured the images of Katara and Jet, graciously dancing to the music and how close they were to each other.
Well for starters, Jet is ten-No-100 times the man you are! Second, He actually knows how to be nice! Third, he doesn't think he's the best son of a bitch in the world, unlike you!
Zuko punched a nearby tree, sending splinters to dig through his fist.
"Stupid…" Zuko whispered to himself.
I'd never like a haughty scumbag like you let alone have feelings for, so why don't you get it through your thick skull that this world doesn't revolve around your arrogant ass!
Zuko pulled at the ends of his hair, infuriated by Katara's attitude towards her and especially her attitude towards Jet.
When Zuko was about to kick another object to get his anger out, he tripped over the slippery floor in the patio causing him to fall inside the large fountain which didn't have shallow water. As the water splashed, Zuko was struggling to get out of the deep fountain.
"Somebody help! I can't swim!" Zuko yelled to no one in particular.
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An eight year old Zuko was sitting across a lake looking at several turtle ducks that swam on it.
Since Zuko's stubbornness got the better of him, he reached out to the lake to try to grab one of the ducks, but instead he fell into large mass of water.
"Help! Somebody please help!"
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Each time Zuko struggled to get out of the water, he was slowly sinking to the bottom to his death.
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Ba Sing Se Ceremonial Hall; 7:35 P.M
After the best dance she's had in a long time, Katara sat down on a nearby chair alone and watched Jet and Yue dance.
Katara watched as the two older teens danced slowly and more proficient than she did with Jet. Looking at the two dance made Katara's heart pang a little. She saw how perfect Jet and Yue looked together, the two of them dancing so graciously and swift, the two of them looked so in-tact, it made Katara feel a bit…jealous.
Katara saw how much sophisticated and attractive Yue looked than her. Yue had more prominent feminine features and a more graceful air to her. She was mature and wise; two things Katara thought she wasn't. Katara thought she was stubborn and short tempered compared to Yue.
As much as Katara admired and respected the northern water tribe princess, she was jealous of her.
We don't need annoying peasants like you ruining Yue's and Jet's relationship, so why don't you get it through your thick head that those two are much closer than you could ever get with Jet.
Are Jet and Yue really dating?
Katara lowered her head and felt a pain of guilt hit her. The way she acted towards Jet was embarrassing and even more, stupid.
Katara sighed and left the ceremonial hall to the patio to get a breath of fresh air.
Jet and Yue are so lucky to have each other…I hope they last.
Katara closed her eyes and let out an exasperated sigh.
In a matter of seconds Katara could hear a voice screaming for help.
"Somebody help! I can't swim!"
Katara's eyes widened and saw a person struggling to get out of the pool.
"Shit!" Katara whispered to herself.
Katara realized that wasn't just any person, It was Zuko who was slowly drowning to his death. Katara couldn't waste any more time so instead she took off her heels and dived head first into the pool.
When Zuko was about to be completely submerged into the water Katara grabbed him by the arm and pulled the prince out before getting out herself.
Katara saw Zuko, completely drenched in water, hair awkwardly sticking to the sides of his face. His eyes were closed shut, as if he were out cold.
"Shoot…!" Katara shouted, "Hey, Zuko! Wake up!"
Katara slapped the sides of his face, seeing if his eyelids would open but she got no response from the unconscious L4 leader. When Katara was about to go leave for help, she realized that If she left, Zuko could be in danger with no one there to help him.
Looks like I'm going to have to take matters into my own hands…
Katara squeezed her eyes shut.
Okay, Katara, don't freak out! Everyone will be on my head if they realize that Ozai's son died and that I couldn't save him because of my insecurities!
Katara took a deep breath and reached down until her face was planted against Zuko's, she breathed in. Katara realized his eyes were still closed and let out an aggravated sigh.
Okay, again!
Katara breathed into his mouth again and again and again trying to see if Zuko would budge.
When Katara was about to reach down one more time to blow air, she realized that Zuko's eyes were wide open.
"Ah!" Katara gasped.
When Katara was about to get off and make a run for it, Zuko wrapped an arm around her back and pulled her down.
"Hey! What are you doing?" Katara shouted.
Katara saw that Zuko's lips were puckered and pressed, trying to get Katara to kiss him.
"Let me go you-!" Katara slapped Zuko straight on the right side of his cheek and immediately got off him.
After Katara got off him, Zuko sat up and burst into a fit of laughter.
"You think this is funny?" Katara yelled, "You're a sick pervert!"
Katara immediately picked up her shoes and left the patio going back into the ceremonial hall. Wet or not, she didn't care, she just had to get away from Zuko.
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Ceremonial Hall; 10:25 P.M
After Katara got dried and changed into different clothes, she explained everything about what happened to Yue and Jet, excluding the 'almost got kissed by Zuko' part.
Katara sat down alone on the edge of a flight of stairs crossing her arms on top of her knees.
Stupid, stupid, Zuko, thinks he can steal my first kiss, that stupid bastard doesn't know what's going to come to him!
Stupid!
Katara tensed when she heard a couple of voices in a nearby room. Curiosity got the better of her making her peek through the door of the room.
She saw Jet and Yue both sitting on top of a desk inside the room. The two were silent for a while.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Jet questioned.
"It just came up." Yue replied, "The whole North pole is expecting me to come back already."
"But you just came here, why can't you stay any longer?" Jet said.
"It's complicated, my tribe needs me; I have duties to my people." Yue replied.
"You don't get it, six years ago when you left; I felt that a part of me was taken too, something that couldn't be replaced." Jet said, "It hurt a lot when you left all those years ago."
"I know and I'm sorry." Yue said putting her head down, no longer facing Jet.
"No you're not, ever since you left Ba Sing Se to accept the throne, it's been nothing but letters." Jet countered, "You didn't even bother to visit once!"
"Jet!" Yue said, "You're being irrational, you know how much pressure it is, being a royal head of the Northern water tribe? It's stressing, time-absorbing, and it's papers and papers of work every day."
Jet lowered his head onto his hands, not wanting to take in the news.
"Jet, I'm really sorry." Yue said, voice breaking.
Jet raised his head and Yue embraced him in a long hug. He returned the hug and closed his eyes. Then in a second, Jet cupped Yue's face with his hands and kissed her on the lips, making Katara's stomach knot.
Jet must really…love her.
Katara no longer wanted to eavesdrop on them so instead she turned around and saw Zuko. She immediately jumped up; not realizing Zuko was there the whole time she was eavesdropping on Jet.
"What do you want?" Katara said, crossing her arms, "And if you think you're going to-"
"So you have a big crush on Jet?" Zuko interrupted.
Katara's mouth gaped open for a few seconds.
"I-"
The water tribe teen paused, not knowing what to say to Zuko. It was almost as if she didn't know how to speak.
"So you do?" Zuko concluded.
Katara glared at the fire nation prince, wondering what he was trying to get out of this.
"Well, the secret is safe with me." Zuko mocked, "I wouldn't want to tell Jet because that might ruin his relationship with Yue; and I wouldn't want their long lasting friendship to end just cause some peasant came into the pict-."
"If you're just going to be a nuisance all day, you can excuse me." Katara glowered, pushing Zuko aside.
"Wait-!"
Zuko stopped when Jet and Yue came out of the room they were in.
"Hey, what brings you two out here?" Yue smiled.
Katara's eyes widened and she began to blush nervously.
"Well…I-I was, y'know…I-um…"
"We were going somewhere." Zuko interrupted, wrapping his arm around Katara's shoulders, causing Katara to slightly blush.
"What-?" Katara gasped, pushing Zuko's arm off her shoulders, then paused for a while when she saw Yue and Jet holding hands.
"Me…and um…Zuko, w-were going to do…something." Katara continued; sweat forming around the palms of her hands.
Jet gave Zuko and Katara awkward glances.
"Bye Yue, It was a nice party!" Zuko grinned, grabbing Katara by the arm.
When the two were out of Yue's and Jet's sight, Zuko pulled Katara, dragging her with him.
"Hey! What gives? You're going to pull my arm off!" Katara yelped.
"I was trying to save you from making a total fool of yourself." Zuko replied.
Katara groaned, not liking what Zuko was doing one bit, but it was better than stuttering and blushing in front of Jet all day.
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The Ceremonial Hall's Bar; 10:35 P.M
"A bar?" Katara gaped.
Katara realized that the entire place was empty, nobody else was there, except for Zuko, herself, and a bartender who was wiping down a few glasses with a towelette.
"Where's everyone? Wait-! Are you going to do anything bad to me cause if you are-"
"I rented out this place for a month, so it's mines for the time being." Zuko smirked, "And no, I'm not going to rape you, I brought you here so you could ease out all your anger."
"By getting drunk?" Katara shouted, "No way! I'm leaving!"
"Fine, let me go to the bathroom first and we'll leave." Zuko said, "I really need to go."
"Fine, whatever." Katara groaned, sitting on the stools across from the bartender's table.
Katara watched Zuko go inside the men's stall that was across from the table she was sitting at. She glanced at the different drinks that were on display across from her.
What is wrong with me…?
Katara thought that this night was going to be a decent one, but instead things didn't go the way she wanted to. Getting harassed by Ozai's Angels, realizing that her crush was going out with the Princess of the Northern Water tribe, and finding out that the Princess herself was leaving soon.
Katara took in a deep breath. She hated feeling this way.
She hated being jealous.
"Um, sir." Katara said to the bartender, "I'd like to order."
"What would you like, young lady? Everything is free since Prince Zuko rented this place." The bartender asked, "We've got beer, champaign, wine-"
Katara looked up at the menu of drinks.
"I'd like an extra-large glass of cactus juice."
"Are you sure, cactus juice is really strong and potent, it causes hallucinations, sometimes even severe-"
"I'm sure." Katara repeated, "Just bring it."
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After Zuko flushed and washed his hands he pressed his thumb and index finger onto his nose, realizing what a mess this night has turned into.
"This is so stupid."
What does Katara see in Jet anyway? He's already taken. He doesn't even see Katara in that way. Why does Katara become so innocent and childlike whenever she sees him?
What is in Jet that makes him so good anyways?
Zuko pressed his fingers onto his scar that surrounded his left eye.
Do I intimidate her with this?
Zuko shook his head of the stupid thoughts and left the bathroom only to see Katara's head face down with her hair spread all over the sides.
"What happened over here?" Zuko gasped.
"She urged me to, Prince Zuko! I-I told her all about the side effects and she didn't listen, she-" The bartender cried.
"What did you give her?" Zuko demanded.
"Cactus..." The bartender began, "…juice, the desert variety."
"Cactus juice?" Zuko said, than turned over to the inert Katara.
"Hey! Peasant! Wake up!" Zuko yelled, while shaking her.
Katara lazily flipped her head side up, facing Zuko. She had a seductive smirk on her face.
"Katara…?" Zuko nervously said.
"Owwwuh myy gawsh…" Katara groaned, "Why-why you, you-Zukooooo!"
Zuko raised his eyebrows, surprised at the slurred speech Katara was speaking in.
"Wahyyy isit, that-that ughhh-ehvurytime that…I seeee youuu…" Katara paused, then suddenly flopped her head back down.
After what seemed like a minute, Katara raised her head, facing Zuko again.
"Ehvury…time, I-I see yewww, yew awlwayz haff to make my lyfe…uh livin helluhhh!" Katara groaned, "Yurr always harrassinn meee, and and, ruinnin mahh schewll year aht Na Sing Se…I-I mean Ba Sing Se..hiiiighh?"
Katara didn't say anything for a while, making Zuko worry even more.
"Katara!"
"ZUKO!" Katara shouted, then broke into a fit of laughter, "There's-There's sumfthing…on yerr faceehh Preence Zuko."
"What?"
"THERRRRSS SUMFTHING ON YERRR FACEHH." Katara yelled, her drunken state thinking that Zuko couldn't hear.
All of a sudden, Katara face palmed Zuko on the forehead.
"Ow!" Zuko yelped.
"Theeyree, eye got it!" Katara giggled, before slumping her head down again.
"Katara, you're starting to scare the crap out of me." Zuko said, rubbing his forehead, then glared at the bartender, "How much cactus juice did you give her?"
"I told you, a large." The bartender replied, "I couldn't refuse to give it to her…I-I mean you have to satisfy your costumers, right?"
"Not to this extent, you dumbass!" Zuko groaned, "Now what am I supposed to do, she's too drunk to walk on her own."
The bartender winced at his sudden cursing.
"SHhhhHHhhHHhhHhHHHHhhh!" Katara hushed, "ZuZu!"
Zuko's eyes widened.
"Zuzu…Zuko…evhurying-thing hash been gowing wrang ferr meh." Katara sighed, "Jeht…and Yue…arehh together, buht…I-I can't dew anything abouwt ett, It breahks muh heart everyytime I seeeh them, becuzz I hahd ah thing fer Jet…but now…now…"
"Now…?" Zuko urged.
Katara exaggeratedly pointed her hand towards Zuko's face only for it to fall on Zuko's shoulder.
"…now…yyerr the onez thatss on my mind Preence Zuzu!" Katara announced, shaking Zuko by the shoulders, "Yer the one…yer my soulmate prince zuzu! Yer the one that's been luuking ouwt fer me, no mahttur how harduh thingz can-can g-get!"
Katara hiccupped, than put threw head down once again.
"Katara?"
Katara raised her head up and gave Zuko a sexy, erotic smile. Zuko blushed at the sudden expression.
"…yerr the one fer me…" Katara said, "Zuzu…."
Katara slowly licked her lips, making a loud slurping noise. She went close to Zuko, puckering her lips.
Zuko's eyes widened, even causing the eye on his sccared side to widen up too.
"Katara…what are you doing?"
"…I luhv yew, Prince Zuko…."
When Katara was about to press her lips against Zuko's, she felt a thumping sensation in her stomach. Her stomach got the better of her and a large force of liquid came right out of her mouth right onto Zuko's lap.
"AGH!" Zuko shouted.
Katara just vomited on Zuko.
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MUWHAHAHAHA! Another Cliffie! This chapter actually came out some-what well! (I've been working all day and yesterday on it.) From now on, I'm going to try to upload chapters faster for the sake of you guys :D (Not once every month!)
Oh if any of you are curious about how old some of the characters are in my story…
Katara: 16
Aang: 15
Toph: 15
Teo: 17
Haru: 17
Jet: 18
Zuko: 18
Yue: 20
I wanted to make Yue older because she seemed more like a mature character in the A:TLA series IMO. :D
So thank you for reading! And I'm going to start working on my next chap pretty soon! :D
