Aang Pov:
I finally did it, I kissed Katara Aang thought. Katara blushed and looking down on the balcony. Aang thought that after their journey, Katara will take him as her boyfriend.
Aang holds Katara's hand and leads the both of them to the group. Iroh tells the group that "It is Jasmine tea". Zuko and Mai were bickering about how Mai hates the tea on the dining table. Zuko argues that the tea was made by his uncle, but Mai said that it was terrible.
Aang looks concerned with Zuko and tried to ask him what is wrong. Zuko said, "I feel like Mai was very unappreciative. Aang patted Zuko on his shoulder and said to Zuko, "It's okay, she will come around."
Meanwhile, Katara went up to Aang and said to Aang that "Mai was arguing with Suki about how she was imprisoned and Suki wants an apology."
Suki yelled that "Ty Lee apologize to me about the imprisonment. Can you also apologize". Mai said with an unemotional tone "That it was war and I was just carrying orders from Azula"
Suki was about to retort, but I step in between the two girls and said "Guys, Guys Let's not fight about this and we should enjoy the day.
Mai just said "whatever" and roll her eyes. Suki went back to Sokka and just watch him play Pai sho against Zuko. Sokka exclaimed, " Ha I beat your ass at Pai sho". Zuko laugh with amusement and said, "you beat me".
I went up to Toph and asked" How are you doing?". Toph said, "Twinketoes, I feel strong vibrations around this area, see you later". Huh, that was weird. I hope Toph was ok.
Come to think of it. Appa and Momo were grunting and somehow, I feel a strong sensation. I told Katara " Hey Toph and I am going to check something out really quick, see you Katara"
Katara said in a worried tone " Alright be careful Aang". Man, I'm lucky to have her as a girlfriend.
Katara POV
Well, Aang and Toph went to check something out. Uhh, this day weird. I'm not sure I've liked Mai. I have no idea what Zuko sees in her. I mean she won't apologize to suki, which was plain rude. Ohh well I check with Zuko. Zuko looking down and sitting on the steps of Iroh's tea shop.
I tell Zuko, " Hey thanks for saving me from your sister," Zuko said " No problem Katara, so how was Aang?"
"Oh Aang was fine, we kissed at the balcony"
"Congratulations Katara.", Zuko looks genuinely happy for me, but I looked down. I took a seat next to Zuko and asked, "So, how were things with Mai?"
Zuko looks frustrated and said that " I really don't know Katara, I mean I can't tell what she was feeling. She won't talk to me and I have no idea what to say to her without her blowing up on my face. Are girls like this Katara?"
"Not all girls are like that Zuko."
Zuko put his head on his lap and said that " I don't know Katara, Maybe I'm just being stupid."
"No Zuko you are not stupid; you should give Mai some space to herself. She will come around."
Zuko sigh " I guess your right Katara. thanks for the advice. So, what do you feel about Aang?"
" I don't know Zuko. Honestly, I felt wrong kissing Aang. I do not know what has come to me. Really I don't!"
Zuko looks surprised" You sure Katara. I mean Aang seems to really like you, but it is not my business to tell you how you suppose to feel. I just hoped Aang treats you well and actually listens to you about your feeling".
"Thanks for listening Zuko, I hope things work up with Mai. By the way how's your sister". I am genuinely curious about what happened to Azula. I thought Azula was very powerful and a very nasty person, but things are not what they seemed.
"I have her committed to a mental asylum. It is just I know she has not always been like this. You know believe it or not, when we were little, we were very close before she develops fire bending and my father showed interest. I always blamed her for how our father treated me, but then I realize she just trying to survive under him. Father never cared about us. I thought he loved Azula, but when she was at her breakdown, she rants about how both mother and father always paid more attention to me, when I took her to her cell. How she believes that maybe she should have never been born. I never know how she feels. I was just too busy trying to please father. Look I know she hasn't been the best sister, but still, I feel like I should have helped her out", Zuko said in a sad tone.
"Look Zuko, I never know what your childhood was like, but even if you realize what was wrong with her. She will still view you as the enemy and it is not your fault. Your father must have damaged her and turn her into a war machine. You know with what you told me she kind of reminded me of Sokka. Sokka always tried to be tough and always mess with me. He always tried to prank me and make these dumb sexist jokes. I guess the only difference was that my father never turns us against each other. He always wants us to look after each other. Sokka is so annoying and there were times I want to punch him in the face. I know there are times you want to punch your sister in the face. Your sister almost killed Aang, almost killed you, but I guess when I spend time with the common folks of your nation. I realize that your civilians struggled the same way with how my tribe struggled in this war. This journey thought me that no one was pure evil. Look I believe that maybe you should try to fix your relationship with your sister. I know how your sister treated you and I know that she has not been like this. I will never advise you to turn against your family. Maybe you should offer her an opportunity to make amends with you. There are some things that Sokka did that I feel like he was in the wrong. I am always willing to forgive him. Maybe there are times when I was in the wrong whenever Sokka and I have a fight like when I snapped about how he doesn't care about our mother as I do. Maybe there were times when you were in the wrong whenever you and your sister fight. The point is you should never give up on family because family never turn their backs on each other."
Zuko looks impressed " Wow I guess my uncle rubs off on you. Maybe there will be a day when I forgive Azula, but she needs to realize that she did some things wrong. How long did Sokka realize that he messed up?" Zuko questioned.
"Awhile, you know I guess we have another thing in common. We got annoying, prideful, smartass as siblings".
"I guess your right Katara, we both stuck with insufferable siblings. Thanks, Katara for talking to me. You know you are easier to talk to compared to Mai." Zuko said
I can't believe that Zuko compliments me about being a good listener, I feel good. I guess I should try to have these deep conversions with Aang and tried to help him with his problems. Hopefully, he will be as understanding as Zuko when it comes to my feelings.
