Katara, Aang, Mai and Zuko sat around the lunch table after they reconvened back at the house.
"Remember when I went to that school and nobody knew what dancing was so we threw that secret Fire Nation underground dance party for those kids Katara?"
"You had a dance party for kids in a Fire Nation school, and no one snitched," Mai asked.
"No, one kid did and we got shut down," Katara replied.
"Ah. For one second I almost lost faith in the indoctrination system," Mai deadpanned.
"Well that's not a thing anymore," Zuko pointed out. "We allow dancing and artistic expression to be encouraged in schools."
"What a thing to be proud of. How are kids ever going to learn to bear the indescribable pain of their existence in silence if you let them draw?"
Aang and Katara stared at Mai, unsure of how to respond to that comment but Zuko chuckled and grabbed her hand. Mai exhaled lightly, expressing her own amusement at her sarcastic remark.
"Where are Azula and Ty Lee," Katara asked.
"Why," Mai said, "do you miss them?"
Katara glared at her and Mai exhaled again.
Mai's personality, sarcasm and sense of humor matches Azula's very well, Katara thought. I can see why they're friends.
After a few more moments of silence, Mai got up.
"I'll go get them," she said.
She walked out of the room and down the hallway towards Azula and Ty Lee's room but she wasn't greeted by the usual noises that would explain their absence from a meal.
Knocking on the door four times, she heard Azula call for her to enter.
Opening the door Mai saw that Azula and Ty Lee were in bed, tangled together and just lying there. Instead of saying anything she just sat down on the chair near the bed and slid her hands into her sleeves.
"Being good is exhausting and I am not in the mood for it right now," Azula said to nobody in particular. "I don't know how you do it all the time but if I went to lunch right now I would obliterate that peasant."
"It's definitely draining," Mai replied.
"We don't have to go right away do we," Ty Lee asked.
Mai shook her head.
"Let Zuko entertain them for a bit."
Ty Lee pulled one arm off of Azula and opened it next to her.
"Come cuddle with us Mai, like we used to do when we were little. We used to all lay in one big bed and Azula would tell the best stories"
Mai widened her eyes just a touch.
"We haven't done that since we were like eight. Anyway, I really am not looking for a thruple experience."
"Come on Mai it won't be weird," Ty Lee pleaded. "It's such a fun, normal teenage girl activity."
"We're not normal teenage girls. We run a country. We haven't been normal teenage girls, well, ever."
"Stop complaining Mai and come lie in my girlfriend's arms," Azula purred.
Mai huffed but tentatively walked over and lay down next to her best friends. She had to admit, only to herself, that it was very comforting and familiar.
It was unclear how much time had passed but all three girls fell asleep and the next thing Mai knew, a figure was standing above them.
Mai's eyes flew open and she automatically threw a knife, causing Azula to shoot a fireball and Ty Lee to lash out with chi blocking punches.
By the time they were actually aware what was going on they noticed Zuko was in a heap on the floor. He had managed to avoid the dagger and the fire only to find himself completely paralyzed.
Azula began to cackle.
Eyes widening in horror, Ty Lee leapt out of the bed and onto the floor next to him. A few swift blows and Zuko was up and walking again.
Ty Lee muttered a few apologies as she crawled back into Azula's open arms on the bed. The princess rubbed her back comfortingly.
"You really crept up on us," Mai said. She was already standing and straightening out her hair and robes.
"You went to find them and disappeared for like an hour. I felt like you wouldn't want me to go looking for you so Aang, Katara and I just ate lunch. Now they went into town to buy appropriate party clothes and I decided you guys have had enough bonding time."
While he was talking Zuko tested out his firebending ability and was pleased to see that it was fully restored along with his mobility.
"Why are you straining so hard to make a small fire in your palm Zuzu," Azula asked. "Ty Lee, I'm pretty sure you didn't fix him all the way," she said with a smirk, knowing full well that he was no longer chi blocked.
Zuko blushed and closed his fist.
Ty Lee gasped in mock anger.
"Are you doubting my abilities," she joked, poking Azula in the forehead. Azula playfully snapped at her finger.
"Never."
Ty Lee beamed.
"Party. Few hours. Be ready," Zuko growled and brushed out of the room.
"You don't need to talk like a caveman to make your point," Azula called after him.
Mai's lip tugged a little at the end, betraying amusement in how flustered Zuko got after only a little teasing.
"I'll see you guys later then," she deadpanned and followed her boyfriend.
Ty Lee hopped out of bed and waved her hands in the air.
"Let's get ready for the party!"
Azula rolled her eyes but gave in as the acrobat pulled her out of bed and towards the closet.
"What should we wear," Ty Lee asked excitedly, digging through the massive closet that held both of their clothes.
Azula rubbed her face with one hand and sat down on the bed like a throne crossing one leg over the other.
Ty Lee kept sifting through outfits but Azula made no move to get up again. The acrobat turned towards her.
"Does this mean you want me to dress you 'Zula?"
Azula raised an eyebrow and cocked her head.
Ty Lee smiled and bounced over to press a quick kiss on her lover's lips. She could feel Azula smiling a bit.
Turning around she pulled two similar red tube tops out of the closet and held them up for inspection.
Azula lifted her hand to brush her fingers over both and then she nodded.
Ty Lee quickly got into hers and then walked closer to Azula. She pushed her knee between the princesses legs, forcing them to uncross so she could get closer. With a sinister smile she ran her hands up Azula's sides, pleased to hear her breath hitch a little.
In one sharp move Ty Lee undressed Azula entirely, tossing her robe back. She pulled her knee back and straddled her, pressing their faces close together and crossing her wrists behind her head.
"Careful Ty. If you keep teasing me I'm going to have to burn off the pretty shirt you just put on."
Ty Lee just licked her lips and pressed her chest against Azula's bare one.
"Would that be so terrible," she whispered seductively in her ear.
Azula let out a laugh and grabbed the shirt Ty Lee was wearing in her hands. She pulled it off in burning bunches, careful not to hurt the acrobat.
Their bare chests were now pressed together as Azula reached back to grab Ty Lee's wrists and in a swift move turned around to pin her on the bed.
Looking at her lover from above, Azula slowly took in the sight.
"Everyone at this party might ogle you but I'm the only one that will have had you," she growled.
Ty Lee reached her head up and captured Azula's lips in a kiss. With one foot she pulled off Azula's underwear and flung it aside.
"How many times do I have to tell you," she whispered. "I. Don't. Care. About. Anybody. Else."
All six young adults convened by the door to the house just before dusk. Mai was in a dark red party robe and Zuko wore a matching color cropped shirt and pants. His hair was pulled up into a high bun and her hair mimicked the style, a change from her usual two buns.
Aang was in a vest that had long loose sleeves that covered up his tattoos. He was also in a ridiculous wig that he kept sweeping around on his head, making Katara laugh. Katara herself sported a cropped shirt with arm bands and flowy pants.
Azula and Ty Lee were both in tube tops with long skirts. The outfits weren't identical but they were too similar to be coincidental and complemented each other well. Ty Lee's hair was in its signature braid and Azula's was full down and straightened, making it seem much longer than usual.
"Now, to review, we are just young nobility," Zuko drilled.
"Of course Zuzu. Why would we go exposing ourselves to a room full of drunken teens. Half of them would jump you and the other half would jump me, and none for good reasons."
"We're also not going to do an arson," Zuko continued, ignoring Azula.
"Aw but that was the best part," she said in a whiny tone.
"And lastly," he finished, still ignoring his sister, "we're not going to make a scene."
"Actually, it was you who made the scene Zuko. We just left when you were ejected," Ty Lee quipped.
Azula smiled at her lover and slipped an arm around her waist, which Ty Lee reciprocated.
"That is a very good point Ty," she smirked.
"Alright, let's move out. It's not that far of a walk but it's long enough that we won't be the first people this time."
After Azula sauntered away with Ty Lee, and Aang and Katara also exited with their hands clasped, Mai and Zuko shuffled out of the house.
"You didn't let her get to you," Mai said, grabbing Zuko's arm.
"I'm not in the mood to rise to the bait. We'll see who gets kicked out of this party first. It won't be me this time. Now that she's dating Ty Lee she'll get jealous from the first guy to stare at her boobs," Zuko responded.
"And you won't get jealous if a guy stares at mine," Mai deadpans.
Zuko was briefly taken aback before he realized Mai was teasing.
"I trust you," he said, patting her hand reassuringly. "Also, if I'm going to beat Azula at this I have to remain calm."
"The sibling rivalry you have is a little weird sometimes. 'Who's going to get jealous at dudes checking out their girlfriend first' is quite a game."
"A game I will win."
"You're a grown man, the ruler of a nation," Mai said with a smirk.
"Which is exactly why I will best her."
Mai shook her head and exhaled. Tugging on Zuko's are she quickened their pace slightly to catch up with the other four.