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Chapter4: The meeting and the surprise

"I HAVE TO WHAT?" screamed Ayaka the next morning. The sun was up and she and Ryu were outside doing their morning chores. (Don't worry. They took showers and yes, hard to believe, I know. But these two actually do chores, unlike the Princes and Princesses we think of. I told you guys that they're not like regular royal people.) "You have to do my chores for the next year if you don't want me to tell mom and dad about your "little" night out. Oh, and you also have to tell mewho your meeting today." Ryu said mischievously. Ayaka rolled her eyes. Picking the weeds out of Mom's flower garden, sweeping the floor, cleaning the ENTIRE castle, is HARD ENOUGH WITHOUT YOUR OWN NASTY CHORES ON TOP OF THEM! She thought."Your job is to clean the stables, feed the horses, and fish. NOT MINE!" she said under her breath. Unfortunately, Ryu heard her and looked up from his work. "Well, if your gonna be like that, then I guess it's okay for me to tell mom and dad…and your going to risk getting grounded for the rest of your life."

Ayaka looked at him. Go to hell, she thought. "Grrrr, ALRIGHT! I'LL DO YOUR FRIKING CHORES! You bugger." She added as she went back to work. Ryu gave her an evil smirk. "Good." He said. " 'Cause you never know if I could accidentally let something…slip." "YOU WOULDN'T DARE!" screamed Ayaka. Ryu smirked at her. "Try me." He said. Ayaka said nothing and went inside to do the rest of her chores. Ryu stayed outside and smiled to himself as he worked. "DAMN YOU RYU! YOU SHOULD SO GO TO HELL!" Ayaka screamed into her pillow when she was finally finished with her chores and in the silence of her room. She flipped over and sat up. Besides being angry with Ryu, she was also nervous. She was nervous about what she was going to happen hours from now. She was nervous about seeing Zuko again. She didn't quite know why, but every time she saw him, she got butterflies in her stomach, and the fact that she was going to play a song for him, just made her feel sick to her stomach. Oh man, just thinking about this is making me nervous. She thought.

Later that day, Ayaka went to go see Zuko. Ryu came along just to see if they wouldn't do anything. It took a while and some yelling from him to make Ayaka feel guilty about her trip. "Our families have hated each other since, like, EVER! And you're gonna go SEE HIM?" He had said. "I still don't see why you have to do this." He told her on the ship. "Because I told him I would play him a song on my flute and I'm keeping my word." She said casually. Ryu groaned and left her to her thoughts. Oh man, I don't think I can so this. I'm wicked nervous. She thought. As soon as they landed on the shore, they saw Zuko. Ayaka was tempted to go run up to him and give him a hug and a kiss, but she restrained herself. Zuko looked frightened when he saw Ryu. After all, no one was supposed to know about him and Ayaka. "It's o.k. He said he'll this secret to his grave." Ayaka said to reassure Zuko that Ryu was their ally. "Ready for me to play you my song?" she asked. Zuko smiled. "I've been ready since yesterday. I couldn't wait to see you." Ayaka blushed and started to play.

Once the song was over, it was time for Ayaka and Ryu to leave. "See ya, Zuko!" Ryu called from the ship. "Ayaka, are you just going to stand on the beach, or are you coming?" he asked, for she had not moved from her spot. "I'm coming!" she yelled. She and Zuko looked at each other. Ayaka felt her face turn red. He's so hot! She thought. "Well…um…bye, Zuko." She said shyly. "Bye, Ayaka." Said Zuko. Ayaka turned and walked towards the ship. "Wait!" yelled Zuko. He ran towards her and pulled her into a passionate kiss. And she kissed back. Zuko wrapped his arms around her waist while she placed her arms around his neck. They stayed like that for about two minutes and then gently pulled apart. "Just wanted to have said a proper good-bye." Said Zuko. Ayaka smiled and kissed him again. "Good-bye." She said as she boarded the ship. "Bye" said Zuko as he watched the ship leave the shore. She went directly to the stern of the ship.

"FINALLY! My sister's in love." Said Ryu as they came into the castle. "I definitely didn't want you to have an arranged marriage and end up with some guy you totally hated." Ayaka couldn't help but smile the whole time. "My Lord and Lady," said one of the servants. "Yes, Hisui, what is it?" asked Ayaka. "The King and Queen would like to speak with you two." She said. They followed her to the Common Room and waited until she left to speak to their parents. Ryu went and sat on the couch while Ayaka remained standing. "Ayaka, dear," her Mother began. "Do you remember how your father and I have been trying to find a husband for you?" Oh no, not this! Thought Ayaka. "Yes." She said. "Well, my daughter, we have finally found you a suitor!" said her Father. "Come in, son!" He added. To Ayaka's horror, in stepped none other than the person Ayaka hated in the entire universe. Captain Zhao came into the room and looked at Ayaka. "Surprised?" he asked. Ayaka and Ryu looked at each other both in complete shock.