HELLO PEOPLE OF FANFICTION, I'M BACK!

I know it takes a lot of time for me to publish a new chapter for this story, but I'm really busy nowadays so I hope you could find in your heart to forgive me.

But As soon as I'm finished with my Preoccupations, I'll be back stronger than ever!

Anyways, here is the new chapter, it's somewhat shorter than the other, but has a lot of events and PLOT TWISTS!

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She woke up to the sound of a heart monitor beeping, her eyes were low on brightness so she assumed it was already night time, and someone was sleeping on the chair across her bed, she inspected the person for a while trying to regain her memory, as soon as she did, she realized it was none other than her brother Zuko.

Regaining her memory didn't just bring back who the person on the couch was, it also brought back some memories that made her immediately wish her memory was never regained, she remembered the last time she was conscious, she remembered why she lost consciousness in the first place, she remembered the heartbreak that was followed by embarrassment, she remembered Toph's party.

You may rest easy now, day of my family's arrest, because you are no longer the worst day of my life. Azula thought as She propped herself up on one elbow and put the pillow that she was resting on behind her, she sat on the bed, completely bare to the torture of her mind, her mind that kept making her feel that she was the most horrible woman in the world, it made her feel that nobody would ever wanna be with her, Azula was literally in more pain than she's ever been in her entire life, a tear trickled down her left cheek and a sob of despair escaped her lungs.

She then immediately stopped crying and wiped the tear on her cheek as she heard her brother move his head towards her from the couch, she woke him up with her crying, the sob wasn't even loud enough which made Azula question if he was even sleeping, she sat there motionless waiting for her brother to realize that she's awake.

"Azula! You're okay!" Her brother who she believed was emotionless her entire life, shouted the words joyfully as soon as he saw her, he then got off the couch and ran towards her with his arms extend, he engulfed her in a brotherly hug that made her feel confused for a second, before returning her brother's hug immediately, she then continued to sob on her brother's shoulders like a child, she never thought the time would come when she would cry on her brother's shoulders, she wished it was Toph as she was used to confiding in her, but since there's no one here but her brother, she couldn't help but let her emotions take control.

"It's okay.. It's okay.. I'm here for you.. Always." Zuko said sweetly in her ears, it made her feel safer, it made her feel much better.

"I'm sorry.. I didn't mean to-" Azula was about to apologize for the incident at the party, but she was immediately silenced by Zuko.

"Shhhh.. It's not your fault. no one blames you.. It's okay." he reassured her, Even though it was new to her, to have this outpour of emotions and to pour it at her brother of all people, but soaking her brother's clothes with her tears did make her feel much better, not to the point where she's comfortable, but at least better than the way it was.

"PRINCESS!" Azula turned her head to the scream of joy that came from the entrance of her room, already knowing who it was, Zuko pulled back from hugging Azula and got off the hospital bed to give Toph some space, she came running towards her best friend and brought her in for a hug,

"I was so worried." Toph said as she was hugging Azula.

"I'm okay." Azula simply said, she thought about making a crude joke about Toph having emotions, but she decided not to ruin this beautiful moment, for her own sake.

Toph pulled back from the hug and held Azula at arms' length, "You've been out for twenty hours, We were worried sick, all of us. the rest of the group just went home to get some sleep, they wanted to sleep here in the hospital but the doctors only allowed two of us, so Zuko and I stayed." Toph filled her in, and Azula left out the last part as she was focused on the first part, I was Asleep for twenty hours?! She screamed internally.

She collected herself before speaking again, "Aang was here?" She asked, and that grabbed Zuko's attention from across the room.

"Azula, Just stop." Zuko said.

"Zuko.." Toph tried to stop him, all along Azula was silent and looking down.

"Oh don't Zuko me, Toph. that's my baby sister right there on the hospital bed, almost dying of heartbreak because of a person that doesn't even care for her "

"Zuko, please stop.." Toph tried to stop him but Zuko kept talking over her,

"-existence, and the moment that happened, it dawned on me that I forgot my promise! I realized that I forgot my promise, Azula! I promised to take care of my baby sister, to be her protector, to never let anyone or anything harm her, I forgot my promise because I thought that you were the strongest girl alive, and that you could take care of yourself, but as it turned out, you are not, and you do need a protector, a protector that can put you in check whenever things spiral out of control, just like what happened at Toph's party." Zuko said.

All along Azula was silent, even Toph was rendered speechless by Zuko's outburst of emotions, she couldn't believe such strong emotions could be displayed by him, as she saw that he was on the verge of tears as he finished his words.

Toph composed herself and spoke again, "You're right, Zuko.. You're right.. but you can't just talk to her about these things right now.. Please, the doctors said she needs to calm down her nerves and be at peace for at least three days. Just settle down until then, Please." Toph said in a calmer voice than usual.

Zuko sighed, "You're right. I'm sorry." He said, and then stormed out of the room.

Azula couldn't keep her silence for long, as soon as Zuko got out of the room, she bursted into tears and Toph hurried to her side and took her in for another hug.
"It's okay.. I'm here." Toph reassured, and Azula just hugged her tighter as tears kept falling freely from her eyes, she kept crying until she finally fell asleep in Toph's arms.

Aang couldn't sleep, he was at his home on his bed, he hasn't slept in two days, and still he couldn't just have some shut eye, he couldn't believe what happened at Toph's party, He couldn't believe that it was true, He felt it but feeling and seeing are two different things, he saw it with his own eyes, the outburst of emotions from the one person he believed was emotionless, Azula.

Azula loves me? Aang thought as he turned in his bed, he still can't believe it, and if Azula's incident wasn't proof enough, the looks of disdain that came from Zuko's eyes at the hospital was proof enough, it was like Zuko was blaming Aang for her condition, and Aang couldn't help but look away as he felt unexpected regret himself, Katara tried to calm him down, telling him that it wasn't his fault, but he just couldn't stop, he thanked the spirits that Katara was understanding enough to give some time to think, that's why he loves her.

But Azula.. Azula loves me.. Aang felt the urge to rush to the hospital and see if she's okay, but he couldn't help but think this could ruin everything, not just with Azula and Zuko but with Katara as well, who could think that he's had a change of heart, he loves Katara with every inch of his heart, but she could be jealous at times, not that Aang complains, Jealousy is The biggest evidence of love, but this isn't a situation that you should be jealous of, this is our friend laying at the hospital because of us.

I shouldn't have added that Katara part after the performance, I didn't know this would hurt anybody, I love Katara and she loves me, this should be a joyous sight for everybody, right? Well, not for hopelessly single people that's for sure, and not for people who are living an experience of unrequited love, I kinda felt Azula giving me special treatment, but I just didn't know how far she would go, I didn't know how strong her love for me was.. But now I know, and that makes it even more hurtful that I can't give anything back.

I love Katara, I can't love anybody else, that's how it is, Azula. the heart only falls for one person, and you're just not that person.. but I know exactly how you feel, there were times when I thought Katara only saw me as a brother, and that put me in more pain and suffering than it should have had, Only the mere notion put me in pain, not the confirmation, Azula got the confirmation so I can't imagine how painful this was for her.

Poor Azula..

His phone rang, Aang was startled by the sound as it was midnight, who could be ringing him at this time? He grabbed the phone and checked the number, it was his one and only love, she couldn't just keep him thinking for more than a day. Aang picked it up and said,

"Hello."

"I was worried you wouldn't be up." She said over the phone.

"No, I can't sleep."

"Yeah, me neither.." She said and kept silent for a while, "So how's it going for you?"

"I'm good. You?"

"Perfect."

Aang snorted and said, "We're both terrible liars.", Katara chuckled.

"Yeah, I guess we are.." They were silent for a couple of seconds before Katara asked, "Do you think we should be blaming ourselves for it?"

"No. But we are anyways."

"This was supposed to be the best night of my life." Katara said in a sad voice.

"Yes, Mine too. but things like these happen, We just have to move on." He responded.

"Do you think this was a sign that we should have taken our time?" Katara asked.

"Katara, I've been in love with you for years, this was a long time coming. if anything this was a sign that I shouldn't be a lead singer again."

Katara chuckled again, "You always know how to make me laugh."

"Only because I love you." Aang responded.

"I love you too, Aang. and don't feel bad for what happened, I'm sure you'll make it up to me." Katara said, and it was Aang's time to chuckle.

"Anytime you want, Sweetie." Aang said, and Katara was silent for a while.

"Sweetie?" She finally asked.

"Yeah, my pet name for you.. you don't like it?" Aang asked nervously.

"Are you kidding? it's perfect. Thank you, Sweetie."

"Oh my.. Coming as sweet as honey from your mouth."

Katara giggled, she then yawned and said, "Well, looks like sleep is finally back on.."

Aang yawned as well, "Yeah, for me too."

"Night-Night, Sweetie."

"Sleep tight, Sweetie." They both said and hung up the phone at the same time.

Aang couldn't believe how much Katara's phone call made him feel better. Yes, he still had some regret but at least Katara's phone call made him comfortable enough to sleep.

He then shut his eyes and went into the realm of slumber.

Zuko walked out of the hospital after his tough love moment with Azula, he then brought out his packet of cigarettes, he took one out and put it in his mouth, he then brought out the lighter and lit the tip of the cigarette, breathing in the poisonous gas, and then huffing it out,

that mix of pain and anger, that's all he's felt ever since his father's capture, why can't life just make it up to him for once, he kept strolling at the entrance of the hospital, walking around in a circle non stop with the cigarette in his mouth, he kept walking until he noticed a shadow of a person coming from behind him,

"You shouldn't be smoking in front of me."

The person said from behind him, and Zuko knew that voice very well, he was in shock, he hasn't seen her in a year, ever since she fled with her new boyfriend, she hasn't changed much in appearance but in Zuko's eyes she's changed a lot, he may not view her as the same woman anymore, but he couldn't just stop the tears of joy that came out of his eyes as soon as he saw her, and as he kept staring at her, he was able to utter one word,

"Mom?"

DUN DUN DAAAAAAAAN!

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