"She has lost a significant amount of blood, but thanks to your quick actions she will live." The physician placed his finger's on the neck of a sleeping Azula. Zuko watched his every move while seated beside his sister's bed. His uncle placed a hand on his shoulder and Zuko looked up to see the older man's stern expression as he watched Azula's steady breathing. The physician removed his fingers and straitened out his clothing.

"Her heart rate is slower than normal, but that is most likely due to the sedative I had prescribed to keep her relaxed. She will be a little out of it when she first wakes up, but due to her... current situation, keeping her from unnecessary stress is our best option." He cleared his throat before continuing. "My Lord, may I have a word with you in private? It is best that your uncle accompanies us as well." Zuko gave a hesitant nod and stood. He turned to Mai who was sitting in the corner of the room trying to comfort a teary eyed Ty Lee.

"Mai?" The girl looked up at the the young man who asked for her. Zuko leaned down and kissed her. "Will you look after her?"

"Of course." Comfortable with her response, Zuko took his leave with Iroh. Zuko shut his sister's door behind him and faced Aang and the others who where waiting outside.

"I will be right back. Thank you everyone for your patience." Before Zuko could leave with Iroh and the physician, Aang reached out for him.

"Would it be above me to ask if I can tag along?" Aang asked with a stern expression. Zuko looked at his uncle who gave a nod of approval which Zuko passed on to Aang.

"Zuko." Katara hesitantly walked up to the avatar and the fire lord. "Is... Is there anything I can do to help?" Zuko shook his head.

"I think you've done enough Katara." He did not mean it to come out the way it did, but he couldn't help but throw the words out with a calm anger. Katara looked away hurt.

"I'm so sorry... I-I didn't think." Zuko interrupted her.

"That your words would cause my little sister to go over the edge? No I guess no-one ever thinks about those types of things." He moved closer to the young water bender. "I know you don't like her Katara and I know for a fact that she does not like you. The fact of the matter is that you kicked her when she was down and that was cruel." He turned his back on her. Before walking away he turned his head to give her one last look. "I'm not mad at you Katara. I just want you to know that you are no different from Azula." Zuko took his leave with the two men and the Avatar following close behind. Aang gave her a sympathetic look before following. Katara stared at the floor as Zuko's words played through her head. Sokka nudged her.

"You couldn't have known this was going to happen." Sokka received a sideways glance from his sister. "I mean after everything that has happen, how the hell were you suppose to know Azula had feelings? Honestly? I didn't even know she was fifteen until I saw her with no makeup and fancy clothing and all that princess hubba jubba. I thought she was at least eighteen or something." He ended with a shrug. Katara frowned.

"Ya, your right. Knowing that we are the same age... maybe Zuko is right. Maybe we are alike in some ways. She grew up without a mother to." Katara sighed. Sokka nodded.

"I honestly think she had it worse off." Sokka received a raised eyebrow from his sister. "Hey I'm just saying."

"Yes, because living in a palace and being pampered all your life is so terrible." Katara replied with crossed arms.

"At least our father never put his hands on you. I over heard Zuko speaking with Aang and come to find out, Azula got her ass kicked by her crazy father lord for almost everything." Sokka looked at his sister who was staring at him in utter shock.

"Seriously?" Katara felt her heart sink. She turned towards Azula's door. "I actually feel sorry for her. I guess we are not that much a like after all."

"I wouldn't say that, you both are still complete bitches." Toph finally decided to speak after listening to the two siblings bicker.

Meanwhile, In the Fire Lord's chambers:

"NO! Absolutely Not!" The physician had to step back due to Zuko's sudden burst of anger.

"My Lord, I am only saying what I think is best for the princess." Zuko glared at the older man.

"And you think sending her to a mental institution will help? She needs to be with her family! I promised her that I would help her!" Zuko was breathing heavily. He couldn't believe the words coming out of this man's mouth.

"I'm not sure if there is much more we can do for her my nephew." Iroh spoke from behind. Zuko turned to him in disbelief.

"Seriously Uncle!? Azula is hurt NOT crazy! Do you really think locking her up with a bunch of maniacs is going to make her feel any better than she is right now?" Iroh shook his head at his nephew's words.

"I am just saying that maybe being with a few kids her age and are more than likely going through the same problem will help her in some way." Iroh replied and the Physician nodded.

"That's right my Lord. Princess Azula will be given everything she needs to feel safe and comfortable. She will be entered into the adolescent ward and will be able to communicate with those her own age. Gi Lo's Institution is a very prestigious and safe hospital." Zuko pinched the bridge of his nose as he listened to both men. He looked over at Aang who seemed to be in deep thought.

"And what do you think?" Aang looked as though he was broken out of a day dream.

"Huh? What? Oh right. I think it is an excellent choice. I don't know why, but something tells me this will actually be a chance for Azula to associate with other people in a friendly non war manner." The young Avatar ended with a bright smile. Zuko slapped his forehead with the palm of his hand.

"I don't like this... I don't like this at all."

Back in Azula's room:

Zuko walked in and shut the door behind him. He raised an eyebrow at the giggling Ty Lee who was hovering over Azula. Mai turned around.

"Azula keeps coming in and out. The sedative is clearly working since she obviously has no idea what she is talking about." Mai looked over at the two girls laughing at each other. "And Ty Lee is enjoying every moment of it." Zuko couldn't help notice the small grin that was tugging at his girlfriend's lips.

"What are they laughing at?" Asked Zuko. Mai shook her head.

"I have no idea. Azula keeps whispering something that apparently is funny as all hell." As if on cue, the two friends who occupied the bed began to giggle at each other. Zuko rolled his eyes and walked towards the bed. Ty Lee and Azula seized their giggle fits and looked at him. Azula stared at him with half open eyes and a sly grin.

"Sup bro." Azula offered her brother a toothy grin. Zuko gave Mai an "Oh god" look and Mai had to cover her mouth with her hand to keep from smirking.

"Um... Hey Azula... How are you feeling?" Zuko watched as his sister gave a small stretch.

"I dunno. I don't know where I am, Ty Lee looks very pink, I guess I cut my wrist according to gloomy pants over there." Azula pointed at Mai before she waved the hand that she used to punch a whole through the wall. "This looks painful but I can't feel it because I feel fucking fantastic!" Azula laughed at herself and Ty Lee laughed at her. Zuko pinched the bridge of his nose again.

"Oh Agni this is worse then her wisdom teeth." Mai let a snicker escape her lips. Zuko glared at her. "Seriously?"

"I'm sorry. It's not everyday Azula is so... cheerful." Mai smiled at Zuko who in return felt a smile form on his lips. "Reminds me of when we where kids and Azula was actually funny."

"Ya, funny because everything she did got me in a world of hut and or trouble." Zuko explained as his sister clicked her tongue and pointed at him.

"Cause your a dum dum." Zuko walked over to her and flicked her in the forehead.

"Careful Zula, your in no position to mock me right now." He waved his finger in front of her face. Azula looked up at him.

"Just because I'm tripping right now does not mean I can't bite your finger off." Her words caused Zuko to with draw his finger. Ty Lee, Mai and Zuko looked at each other.

"She's fine." They all said in union.

Here we go :) I've been able to update quickly cause of my little vacation from school. I want to let all of you know that I appreciate you reading my story. I hope it is interesting and enjoyable. Azula's little "high" moment is based off of a real life experience. My best friend tried to take her life a month back and the mental institution saga is going to be based off of her experiences in the mental institution (Which ironically enough, was the same place my brother went to). I must say, she was freaking hilarious when they sedated her (I no it sounds wrong but it was just too funny). So ya... by by