Zuko -----------
I woke to find my uncle waking me. If I had a sense of humor I would of laughed to that statement.
"Nephew, our first day at our new tea shop. IT AWAITS!" uncle said excitedly.
"I'll try to contain my joy." as I said when I first found out about the new tea shop. I honestly didn't care, but I knew how much it meant to my uncle.
"Okay, uncle." I said as i got out of bed and walked to the bathroom. I splashed cold water on my face to wake me up more. Another day with no honor. Another day without the avatar. Another day without my rightful place on the throne. But just wait. I wont give up. I'll have my honor! I swear one day I'll-
"Prince Zuko!! Let's go!!"
Damn. My uncle caught me right in the moment.
"Almost ready!" I shout back.
I washed up. Got in my 'tea clothes' that my uncle bought for me, and we were off.
We stopped by a few shops until my uncle purchased a vase with different varieties of flowers.
"What do we need THAT for?" I rudely asked,
"I just want our place to look nice in case someone brings home a lady friend!"
"Yea, about my 'date' last time, I think I can make up my own decisions."
"Nonsense! I will know who has it for you!"
Defeated, I let out a heavy sigh. Same old uncle.
We approached the teashop and I noticed that there were people waiting outside. I wasn't surprised. Uncle had the best tea and word must of spread though quickly.
"Don't worry! There is enough tea for everybody!" my uncle said. I simply crossed my arms.
The crowd cheered in response. I shook my head. 'It's amazing how some people will go nuts for tea.' I thought.
My uncle walked up the tea shop in pride while I followed. With my shoulder slouched and feet dragging, I felt there was nothing to get so worked up about. You serve tea. Take some orders. We go home. Then it's the same thing the next day. Then the next day, then the next day, then the next day.
So here I was. Serving tea. I'm pathetic. I should be trying to capture the avatar right now! Ugh. I know I deserve better than this.
Nothing unusual happened besides one of the costumers bringing a raging goosemonkey into the shop and I having to chase it away, until the avatar's friend came to the shop. I was in shock. But this was a good thing and a bad thing. I could use her to get the avatar. But, I would risk her telling everyone I was fire nation. How would my uncle reacted? He would be disappointed. "We have a chance of a new life, if you go stirring up trouble, we may lose all the good things that are happening to us." My uncle has stated before. I couldn't risk doing that. Or unless I was careful. Damn! I thought I still have to serve her tea! Might as well do it. I hesitated as I took step by step toward her. Better hurry up I warned myself. Before she notices.
"Are you ready to order?" I asked hoping she wouldn't look up.
"I'll just have a cup of Ginseng tea." I guess I pushed my luck to far because she looked up at me. That was when we made eye contact.
MY LIFE IS OVER!! SHE KNOWS! I WAS SOO CLOSE!! NOW ITS OVER!! i thought as these conclusions came just pouring into me. But, somehow she didn't do anything. I was thankful for that. She just looked at her tea and I walked away.
To help the time go faster, and since there weren't any new customers, i decided to get a head start on sweeping. I got the broom and made my way to the entrance of the shop and began sweeping. 'Leave already!' I thought. And my other thought was since she didn't recognize me, I could go after her. I don't know. I should make up my mind soon. And until I did, I was to sweep.
I realized that she was done and she went up to my uncle to pay. But it seemed they were having a discussion. What are they talking about? I asked myself. I must know! What's her name anyways? Ratara? Takara? Katara? I think it's Katara. I'll just stick with that one. Trying to eavesdrop as best as I could, the only word I heard was 'lunch'. They talked for a few more moments and they bowed goodbye. Noticing how I wasn't sweeping, I continued to sweep trying to ingnore her the best I could. As she went to get to the door she looked at me. Perfect i thought sarcastically.
"Good bye, Lee." she said wearing a smile.
"Good bye?" I replied not knowing what to say or do at that moment. My uncle must of told her my 'name'.
She went out the door and I sighed of relief. She was gone. Oh wait. Now I gotta go ask my uncle what they were talking about.
I set the broom aside against the wall, and went to confront my uncle.
"What was that all about?" I asked, "Don't you know who that person was?"
"Apparently, she a fine young lady."
"No I mean who she IS."
"I already told you."
"Uncle! That's the girl that travels with the avatar!" I said frustrated,
"Of course. I know."
"So why were you talking to her?"
"Well, it appears that she has invited you to lunch tomorrow. I said you would love to."
"What?!?" I said confused and in shock.
"Honestly Prince Zuko, you need to get out more often. Live a normal life."
"My life is my OWN business."
"Calm down now, I just thought you need need some fun time for yourself. Knowing you, the only thing you ever concentrate on is the avatar. But sometimes you will need a break."
Defeated once again on the same day, I grunted. I saw some more customers and I knew I had to serve their tea.
I wonder what tomorrow will be like.