Rivalry War is On

Disclaimer: I don't own any of Mike and Bryan's characters, but I do own Aluki and this story!

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Mai's POV The week after Thanksgiving break is going by really bad because this stupid girl, Aluki would not leave me alone! She keeps following me around, telling me how much she loves Zuko! She keeps asking me questions about him, and I already told her a dozen times," It's none of your business!" Then she would start throwing insults at me saying that I'm a very gloomy girl, who would never get a boyfriend in a million years! Can you believe that? Geez Aluki, bipolar much?

Okay right now I'm in 5th period class with Coach Hothead- I mean Zhao! P.E. wasn't really so harsh as usual. All that we're doing today was just do the walk-jog on the track. Walk the curves and jog the straights. So here I am just walking and jogging with Ty Lee and Azula. We're having a conversation about our week long break. What Ty Lee did all break was visiting her relatives in Ba Sing Se and playing dress-up with her six sisters. I remember seeing her six sisters when I was about nine. I'm telling you, they all look exactly like Ty Lee and they sound like her too! But none of them are flexible like Ty Lee! Urrgghh... sometimes they scare me when they go crowding around you, asking you questions! Oh god, I never want to see them again!

What Azula did on her break was doing nothing but swim in her indoor pool. Although she did enjoy Thanksgiving, despite what Aluki did to me. From the way she's talking, she sounds as though she had a really good week long break. We continued talking until Aluki came running up to us and knocked me down to the ground. She said sarcastically," Oops... Sorry! I'd never knew you are such a klutz! HA! By the way, do you know where Zuko lives?"

Aargghh! See what I mean? This stupid girl, Aluki keeps pestering me around, asking me questions about Zuko! God, I feel as though I want to kill her right now! Then Aluki asked me the same question again. Before I would tell that it's none of her business, Azula asked coldly," What is it with you questioning about my brother?"

Aluki's expression changed from a happy face to an angry face. She replied angerly," Hey, I'm just curious! OKAY? I just want to know more about your hot brother, Zilla!"

Ty Lee responded to this by saying," Now that's just not nice!"

"Oh is that so!" Aluki insulted. "Well, Queen of the Flexi-PALS, why don't you join a circus or something?"

Ty Lee gasped at her harsh words and placed her hand over her mouth. I slowly picked myself off the ground and I said," Aluki, you need to calm down! You're acting as if everyone's against you!"

"NO YOU THINK EVERYone'S AGAINST YOU!" Aluki yelled at my face. Then she began pointing at me, Ty Lee, and Azula. "YOU AND YOU AND YOU ARE ALL AGAINST ME! EVEN HER!" She pointed at Katara, who had just walked by. She stopped walking, and she asked," What are you accusing me for? I didn't do anything to you!"

"You people are all the same!" Aluki yelled out, tossing her arms up in the air. "Idiots!"

"ALUKI! GO TO THE OFFICE! NOW!" Coach Zhao yelled, pointing in the direction to where the office is. Aluki huffed and walked off the track to the office. Coach Zhao shook his head in annoyance, and he took out his cell phone, probably to call the vice principal about the incident.

Katara looked at me, and she said," There are so many things that I just don't understand about that girl."

"What do you mean by that?" I asked.

"Well, it's just that Aluki is being so.... bratty! I've seen her in three of my classes, and I'm sick of hearing her going on and on about how the world will revolve around her!" Katara ranted. "I gotta say, Aluki is the most immature person in the world!"

"I see what you mean", I agreed. "At first she's nice, but now she's all bratty and rude! She would be nice when you talk to her, but then she would start throwing insults at you! It's like, Geez bipolar much?"

"Exactly! I highly doubt that she is ever going to grow up!" Katara replied, rolling her eyes in annoyance. Ty Lee and Azula both nodded in agreement. Then we saw Coach Zhao walking towards us, and he asked us in a calm voice," Are you ladies alright?"

We all looked at each other in surprise and confusion. We never Coach Zhao talked to us like that before! We all looked up at him, and Azula said," We're okay, Sir."

Coach Zhao nodded in understanding, and told us," Carry on."

We slowly walked away from Coach Zhao, and quickly ran off.

Two Weeks Later.....

I felt really awful right now. Aluki is becoming more spoiled than before! She keeps trying to knock me down every where I go, and would ask me questions over and over again about Zuko! GAH! She drives me absolutely crazy! If that's what she wants, then game on!

Right now it's lunch, I'm walking around around the school, carrying my backpack and my sack lunch. I was searching for my friends all around campus, but I don't see them anywhere. Then I heard someone call out my name. I looked over my shoulder to see Katara waving to me, calling me over to her table where she usually eats lunch with her friends. I sighed and walked over towards her table. I took a seat next to Katara, who then scooted herself over to make room for me.

Katara said, dryly," What a day! First, I have tests and then I have to deal with Princess Brattykins here!"

"I'll say, Aluki wouldn't shut up! She keeps bragging about herself! If I have to listen to her brag again, I will beat her to a pulp", Toph complained, smashing her fist against her palm. She was sitting across from me, and also next to Suki.

Suki took a bite out of her salad, and she ranted," I agree with you, Toph. Aluki never shuts her mouth at all! I have her in my geometry class and I REALLY can't stand her! She forgets things so easily and keeps bossing people around! Plus, she always thinks she's better! What do you think of her, Mai?"

The girls looked at me, waiting for an answer. I cleared my throat and replied," She is very annoying and rude! She wouldn't leave me alone because I'm friends with Zuko! She keeps asking me questions about him, pushing me around, and also trying to flirt with Zuko, just so she could bug me."

"Well, that's because she does have a huge crush on my brother", said a voice, which happens to be Azula's. We looked over at her to see Azula with Ty Lee, holding their sack lunches. They came over to our table and sat by us. Azula took a bite out her sandwich and she said," It's true, she's falling for my brother. Sometimes I have nightmares for what it would be like if Aluki is my sister-in-law! Now that's scary and I hope that doesn't happen! After all, Aluki is the most immature child I've ever seen!"

"Totally", Ty Lee agreed, taking a big bite off her apple.

As we continued chatting, Toph came up to me and nudged me in the ribs, whispering," Look who just arrived", pointing towards the end of the table. I looked over and there he is. Zuko coming by to eat with us, and he took a seat next to Suki. Then Azula asked him," Why don't you sit next Mai, Zuzu? She would really appreciate it!"

Zuko cringed at his nickname, and went over to sit next to me. Toph snickered at that and she said," Man, now that's a funny nickname! Zuzu! Hahahaha!" Zuko sighed in annoyance. "But I like you anyway! At least yours is better than mine."

"And what would that be, Toph?" Suki asked, smirking.

Katara looked around to make sure no one is around, and she whispered," Her nickname is--"

"AHTHATHATHA!" Toph interrupted, waving her hands rapidly. "Don't even think about Katara!"

Katara tried telling us again, but Toph just keeps interrupting, causing all us to laugh. Then Katara whispered in my ear," Her nickname is Sugar-Muffin! I called her that since kindergarten."

Katara giggled after she said that and then whispered it to everyone in her group, causing them to snicker.

Toph cried out," KATARA!"

"What? They deserve to know, Toph", Katara mused.

Toph smirked and she said," Since you told everyone my nickname, how about I tell them yours, Sugar Queen!"

"Sugar Queen?" Zuko asked, almost choking on his food.

"Yes, my nickname is Sugar Queen. Toph gave me that nickname since we were in first grade!" Katara explained. "I know what you're thinking, seriously.... Sugar Queen?"

We continue talking and laughing about nicknames until we saw Aluki walking by our table. Every one of us, except Zuko, glared at her as she passes by our table. Aluki smirked at us and decided to come over. She stood behind Zuko and started massaging his broad shoulders.

She whispered in his ear," Hey, Hot Stuff! What's a guy like you doing sitting around at a table full of snobbish girls?"

We glared at her even more when she described us as snobbish girls. We're not snobby! Why that shallow witch, I'm so going to kill her! Then I saw Toph putting on an evil grin on her face. I know what she's thinking; she's going to tick Aluki off by doing something mean to her. She snatched the apple from Ty Lee's hand, and asked," May I borrow this?"

Before Ty Lee said anything, Toph swung her back and threw the apple right at Aluki's face! Everyone in the group bursted out laughing at what Toph had just did. That so totally knocked Aluki off guard. You should've seen that look on her face! PRICELESS! Her mouth was gaped open and she was trying to wipe the germs off of herself. Toph said sarcastically," Ooops, my bad! The apple just slipped right out of my hand!"

Everyone laughed harder at that, and Aluki responded with a glare and stormed off. Boy, I like Toph already! She stood up on the bench of this table, and yelled," HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?"

She tried to look macho by flexing her muscles and making her voice sound like a really buff guy. Then I saw Sokka and Aang coming up to us, both laughing at Toph's cruel sense of humor. Sokka said," That was a good one, Toph! VERY GOOD! I'd never knew you would scare off anyone like that!"

"Thank you, thank you.... you're so kind, Sokka." Toph replied. "You're always so great with words."

I could tell that she was being sarcastic at her last statement. Sokka blushed and he said," Thanks, I-- Hey! Haha... very funny, Toph!" Toph burst out laughing at his stupidity. I could hardly believe that he would fall for that, and that makes me laugh a little. Then I heard the bell rang and it's almost time for 5th period. I threw away my trash, and gathered my things to check to make sure I don't lose everything. Before I took off, Zuko grabbed my shoulder and turned me around to face him.

He told me," Mai, I have something I need to ask you." I nodded, feeling a little bit of excitement. Zuko took a deep breath and he asked," I know we have been starting to know much more about each other, and I wondering if you... would.... like to.. come over to my house later on today? Just for a swim?"

I felt excited, but a bit disappointed. I was hoping that he would ask me out, but he didn't. I told him," Sure! What time should I be there?"

"At six o'clock. Is that okay?" Zuko looked at me with happiness. I love his eyes, they're so beautiful and they remind me of the sun. I nodded and told him my good bye before I took off th class. Oh Shoot, I'm late! I hope Coach Zhao is better mood today!

Zuko's POV

I watched Mai running off to her 5th period class. When she's out of view, I instantly smacked myself in the head. Stupid stupid STUPID! I just asked Mai to come over to my house just to go swim in my indoor pool? I know I should've just asked Mai out already, but I chickened out! Oh god, asking a girl out on a romantic date is even harder than asking a girl out to a dance!

Anyway, I was heading over to 5th period when Jet ambushed me. He tackled me to the ground and held onto my wrists firmly behind my back. He leaned over to whisper into my ear," I heard you went to the Homecoming Dance with Mai!" Before I would respond, he quickly said," How do I know? Well, my two posies told me! Now tell me, why do you have to be the first to get to her before me?"

His grip tightened on me. I managed to speak out," We had a deal, remember? Whoever is more gentleman to Mai, gets to take her to the dance. Guess what, Jet? I won, and I took Mai to the dance! She really did have a good time, and we even danced to a slow dance song!"

"GRRRAAHH! You've been in my way for far too long! How about we do some sparring, shall we? I demand I rematch", Jet declared, letting go of my wrists. He got off of me, putting himself into a stance. I got up as well and looked at him in disbelief. Jet pounded his fists against his chest, challenging," Come on! We're going to fight right here right now!"

I snorted, doubting that Jet's ever going to win! Last time we fought, I beat him in like 30 seconds. That's all beacuse I'm a more experienced fighter than he is. I'm much more stronger and faster than him! Jet huffed out his chest, saying," All thanks to you, I have been suspended for 3 days and been put on onsight for almost a month!" With that, he came charging towards me with his fist up in the air. I'm quick enough to dodge that, causing him to crash into a few bushes. I did my best to hold back a snicker. Then Jet came charging up to me again and I quickly dodged that. Then Jet is starting to get really tired of me dodging him, so he charged up towards me and pressed me against the wall with a loud "BAM!" My head started pounding from the impact. When my vision turned back to focus, I looked to find Jet to be REALLY angry at me! He must be very jealous of me I'm sure!

Then he growled," You better stay out of my way or I'll--"

"Let him go, Jet!" yelled out a voice, which happens to be Sokka's. We both looked at him, only to find Sokka ready to fight Jet off. Jet roughly let go of me and came up to Sokka until their chests were about an inch close. Jet narrowed his eyes at him, muttering," You better stay out of my way, Sokka, ot I'll pound you until you can't move!"

With that, he stormed off, not caring if he bumped into Sokka. Sokka glared at him before he came up to me. He placed a hand on my shoulder, asking," You alright, Zuko?"

I nodded, and muttered, "I hate Jet!"

"Me too! Believe me, I've been wanting to kill him since the first grade", Sokka explained. "He was my bully in elementary school! In fourth grade, he gave me an atomic wedgie and stole my lunch money! Can you believe that? For that, he got held back in the fouth grade... twice!"

I looked at him in surprise. Sokka was one of those boys who got bullied by Jet? I wonder who was other the guy? I said," When I was in my chemistry class, one of his friends, Longshot, told me that he picked on two boys during that time."

"Heck yeah, well it's just me and Haru!" Sokka replied. "Haru and I were the only "nerds" who got picked on by Jet. But later on, we're glad we won't have to see him again.... until high school. He may be older than me, but I'm only two grades ahead of him! He's a sophomore and I'm senior!" He pointed at himself, smiling proudly at the word "senior."

I asked him," How did he got held got held back in the 4th grade twice?"

"Oh well, second time he got held back is when he started picking fights with some firenation kids, and that he chased away a lot of girls", Sokka explained to me, smiling. "By the time I was in the 6th grade, Jet started to develope a crush on this girl named Mai. Boy, he liked her so much that he pushed her in the mud on Valentine's Day! Plus, I remember that he use to come up to her and hit her in the head with a soccerball!"

He laughed at his last statement, which is starting to annoy me. There's nothing funny about seeing someone getting hurt. I sighed to myself, knowing that Sokka is just being a boy. For me, I'm not really like other boys. I'm just a boy, who was taught very well not to laugh at other peoples' mistakes. Sokka stopped laughing and he said," Although, I felt really sorry for Mai after she got hit in the head by a soccerball. She cried and had to go to the office for ice. So yeah, this why Mai hates Jet so much right now for what he did to her!"

I nodded in interest, beginning to understand why Mai hates Jet so much today. Sokka asked me," So what class are in right now?"

"I'm TA in the attendence office", I simply answered.

"Really? Me too! We better get going or Ms. Doo will kill us!" Sokka warned me as we walked over to the attendence office. I really don't like Ms. Doo. She's so cranky and rude! When we got there, we earned a glare from this old cranky woman, Ms. Doo.

She said rudely," You're late!"

"Sorry, we just ran into a bit of a situation.." Sokka tried to explain the situation, but Ms. Doo interrupted by asking," WHAT SITUATION?"

"Well..." Sokka tried answering.

"WELL WHAT?" Ms. Doo interrupted again.

"Well..."

I decided to tune them out as I thought about what Sokka said about Jet. I'd never knew that Jet is SO obsessed with Mai. What does he see in her? Not that I'm jealous..... well maybe.... okay I am! But all I know is that I can be a much better boyfriend than he will ever be. If he's going to start ganging up on me, then it's game on!

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I know many of you are going to hate Aluki, but it's the purpose! You're suppose to hate her! Well now the Rivalry War has started. Zuko vs Jet. Mai vs Aluki! Who will win?