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We're getting into Book 2 now, so we'll see more Jun now. Yay!

After escaping the North Pole, Kensho, Zen, Zuko, and Iroh find themselves at a Fire Nation controlled village. Kensho and Zen elected to stay in the house while Iroh and Zuko left for a moment.

"So, what now?" Zen asks.

"We regroup, collect ourselves, and push on."

"Hah, just like you to talk of military strategy. I mean, are we going to still follow Zuko or return to the Fire Nation?"

"Why would you ask something so stupid."

Zen walks over to Kensho and pushes a finger into his shoulder.

"Maybe you want to live as a refugee, but I have Cassandra to think about. Alright? I want to get back to her as quickly as we can, and if there's no point in following Zuko anymore why are we?"

Kensho pushes Zen away.

"I understand that. If you want to leave, by all means go. Don't think for a moment that I don't understand how you feel!"

The two friends stare each other down before Zen breaks his eyes away.

"I'm sorry. Everything that's happened has just...I need a drink." Zen says.

"I understand. We're under stressful circumstances."

"You two look like you could use some friendly faces."

The two look at the doorway and see Cassandra, as well as Jun.

"I must be hallucinating." Zen remarks.

"No, you aren't. It doesn't feel like this."

"What?"

"Nothing. Why are you two here?"

Cassandra walks over to Zen.

"The village is now safe. The rebels tried to flood them, but that water tribe guy, Sokka, warned us. He's a good person."

"Ok, but why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be stationed there for a few weeks." Zen asks.

Jun walks over to Kensho and responds, "Cassandra was collected by Azula and I. She wasn't originally going to join us, but we ran into her at the, now newly constructed, village."

"It's great to see you." Zen says, giving Cassandra a kiss.

Kensho ushers Jun outside to give his their friends some time alone. Once outside, and out of their sight, Jun gives Kensho a kiss on the lips.

"Azula is going to visit in a while, but until then we have each other to ourselves." Jun says, giving Kensho another kiss.

"It's so good to see you again. It's been so long."

"Two years to be precise."

Kensho hugs Jun close.

"I have to admit, it's been rough. Not having you around."

Jun placed a hand against Kensho's cheek and noticed the growing facial hair. He also looked very tired.

"You need a shave and proper sleep." Jun remarks, earning a small laugh.

Kensho hears footsteps approaching and lightly pushes Jun away. Out steps Zen and Cassandra.

"Kensho, Cass told me about the Azula situation." Zen states.

"What do you think we should do?"

"I think we should go with her."

"What?"

"Just hear me out. Azula came here to capture Zuko and Iroh. Only them. We don't need to get mixed up in this, it's not our fight. We could get a chance to go home."

Kensho spat on the ground.

"I can't believe I'm hearing this. No, I can actually. If you want to go home then by all means leave."

Kensho storms off, pushing past Zen.

The three watch him go.

"I should go talk to him." Jun states, getting stopped by Cassandra.

"No, no we should let him blow off some steam. Whenever he got this way around us we'd give him space. He usually calms down after a while."

Jun didn't know how comfortable she felt about leaving Kensho to wander alone, but she did listen to them this one time.

"I hope he'll be ok."

In the village, Kensho wandered into a small alley and let a small stream of fire pour out of his mouth. He just felt so enraged that Zen would just abandon their prince.

"Kensho?"

He looks behind him and sees Azula of all people standing behind him.

"Princess Azula."

Kensho quickly goes down to one one knee.

"Oh please, get up. You of all people don't need to bow."

Kensho stands up, his face still aimed downwards.

"No, 'Hello Azula? It's nice to see you again?' I guess your time away must have improve your manners."

"Sorry, I'm just...I don't know, overwhelmed at the moment."

Azula steps closer and takes a look at her friend. She sees the same thing Jun saw and places a hand on Kensho's shoulder.

"Come with me. Come back home to the Fire Nation. I even brought your sister along to convince you."

"I'm sorry Azula. I have to watch over Zuko. From what I've been told you want to capture him."

Azula removes the hand and has the decency to look embarrassed.

"My father wants them. It's a complicated situation."

"I'm sure it is."

"Listen, if you come back with us, father will surely reward you. He'll be glad to reward someone with such loyalty, even if it is misdirected."

"It just doesn't feel right."

Azula liked that about Kensho, his stubbornness and loyalty. She wrapped an arm around his own, and lowered him so that they could lean against the wall.

"You're exhausted. Please, come home."

Kensho realized Azula was right. He was tiring. He hadn't slept since their escape from the north and was starting to fade.

"I said I would watch over Zuko. He's like a brother to me."

"It's ok to put yourself first. You need to rest your body."

"I don't know. I need time to think."

Kensho stands up and offers Azula a hand. She takes it and watches Kensho walk off into the village once more.

"You could become the next fire lord if you want Kensho. You need only ask." Azula thinks.

Composing herself, she walks to Zuko and Iroh's house and finds Jun, Zen, and Cassandra. All of them worried.

"Azula. Did you see Kensho by any chance?" Jun asks.

"Yes. I did. He still needs time to think."

A moment later Zuko and Iroh arrived, and they immediately noticed their house was filled with more people than they remembered.

"Zuko. We've got guests." Zen says.

After leaving the alley, Kensho found a bar and grill and ordered a glass of Fire Whiskey.

"You back to drinking huh?"

Kensho looks to his left and sees Lu ten, wearing his armor.

"Oh, it's you this time. What do you want to say?"

"You should go with Azula."

"Everyone seems to be telling me that lately." Kensho responds, taking another sip of alcohol.

"I know why you're trying to watch over Zuko. You're trying to redeem yourself."

Kensho stopped drinking.

"You can't blame yourself for what happened. It was war."

"I shouldn't have been the one to do it, but..."

"Please. For my sake. Go with Azula. Rest, and take your time getting back on your feet."

"You know I have trouble resting."

"Then just go with Azula. Despite my cousin's tendencies, she cares for you. She doesn't know how to show it well, but she does."

Kensho nods his head, having one last glass of Fire Whiskey before leaving the place of business. Lu Ten disappeared.

He made his way to the house and ran into Jun.

"Jun? Why aren't you with Azula and the others?" Kensho asks with a slight slur.

"I went looking for you. Are you ok? You seem a bit...well drunk."

Kensho flaps a lazy arm saying, "Of course not. I had one drink but...I'm fine."

Jun lets out a sigh and shakes her head.

"You'll be glad to know, I've decided to come with you and Azula."

"Really? Why the sudden change of heart?" Jun knew she probably shouldn't ask, but she was curious.

"I just needed time to think and a good drink."

"Ok, well. Why don't we let Azula know. Then we can get you to the ship. We have a Royal Barge, it's huge!"

The two quickly found Azula walking towards them. She immediately noticed Kensho was drunk, but was happy he finally decided to join her.

"Let's get you to the ship so you can rest." Jun says, wrapping an arm over her shoulder.

Kensho mutters to himself in response.

Azula had to admit, she didn't enjoy seeing Kensho in this state. Where was the strong and deadly soldier she knew? Clearing her mind, Azula was determined to see Kensho return to his glory state.

When they arrived on the ship Kensho was brought to Jun's Room, where he was tossed onto unceremoniously. Jun runs off to get a puke bucket just in case, and returns to see him muttering. Jun takes a seat next to him and starts massaging his head. Azula narrowed her eyes, not liking how much attention she was giving him. Why? She didn't know. She quickly leaves the room, off to collect Zen and Cassandra.

Finally alone, Jun closes the door to the room, but not before lighting a few candles. After shutting the door, Jun returns to Kensho and lays besides him.

"I-I'm sorry...I'm sorry." Kensho mutters.

I'm here Kensho. I'm here...

[Flashback]

"Kensho! I'm here."

Kensho moves around the boulder to see Lu Ten. His legs pinned.

"Lu Ten. Give me a moment, I can move this."

Kensho pushes against the boulder, not making any progress.

"Kensho, it's not gonna budge."

"No, I can save you. You're going to make it out!"

Kensho ignores his palm beginning to cut and bleed, and keeps pushing.

"Kensho!"

Lu Ten gets his attention, gesturing him to come closer.

"Just hang on. I can get you out of this."

"Shut up and listen to me."

Lu Ten grabs Kensho's arm.

"You've been a great friend, and an even better soldier. You're loyal, and you always follow orders to the best of your ability."

"Where are you going with this? We need to get you unpinned."

"If they capture me, they'll get valuable information."

"Lu Ten, don't ask me to do that."

"Please. I know you shouldn't be the one to do this, but it's for the greater good."

"Fuck the greater good, we're getting you out."

Lu Ten smacks Kensho in the head.

"Do it now!"

Kensho takes a step back and rears his hand back.

"You're a good man Kensho."

With a strangled war cry Kensho brings his hand down, ending Lu Ten. He then makes his way through the still present dust. One unfortunate earth bender found Kensho, as well as Zen.

Zen watched as Kensho burned the enemy to dust with a red flame, that burnt so bright it looked white, bursting from his mouth. He quickly caught Kensho as he started to fall to the ground.

"Kensho, where's Lu ten? I lost him in the dust."

"He's dead. I saw the body."

Zen stayed quiet, and helped his friend get back to safety.

[Present]

Kensho jumps up from the bed quickly, startling Jun in the process. He quickly runs towards the door and leans against it. Jun rushes to his side and grabs hold of him.

"I'm here Kensho. I'm here."

Jun gives Kensho a kiss on the cheek before leading him back to the bed. Just in time too, as he uses the provided puke bucket. She pats his back gently and waits patiently. It took a few minutes, but Kensho finally emptied his stomach.

"I'll grab you some water." Jun says, leaving the room.

Kensho spits some remnant of waste from his mouth into the bucket.

"Shit. Note to self, try not to drink too much Fire Whiskey again."

After a moment Jun returned with the water, accompanied by Azula.

"I heard what happened." Azula remarks.

Kensho takes the cup of water and drinks a bit before responding.

"I'm ok, really. Just a bit sick."

Jun pressed the back of her hand against his forehead and gestures for Azula to come over.

"Help me get my idiot of a brother up and into bed. He has a fever."

The two girls easily manage to get Kensho back on the bed.

"You are not to move from this bed, understood?" Jun says with a strict tone.

"Yes ma'am."

Jun and Azula leave the room for a moment to talk.

"I'm sure he'll be alright...right?" Jun asks.

"Of course. Your brother is resilient."

Jun nods in agreement.

"Listen, Jun. I wanted to talk to you about something."

"Oh really? What about?"

"Father thinks I'm of marrying age and is looking for potential suitors."

Jun realized quickly what Azula was going to tell her.

"Your brother may be placed into an arranged marriage with me."

A.N. Alrighty people, I'm gonna end it there. We now have a love arrow. I say arrow because it's not a real triangle. I'm not gonna explain it you all understand...I hope you do anyways...ANYWAYS! Thanks for reading, and I'll see ya next chapter. Until next time

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