20th of June

Fire Lord Taishi 25

Year of the Sun

Two hours before noon

My plan to avoid Prince Sozin was thwarted instantly.

I met him in the library late at night and nearly burned him since I mistook him for an intruder. A tad embarassing as he immediantly laughed. Thankfully I managed to leave without too much trouble although my plan for a low profile is well and truly blown out the window.

Thankfully I have not seen him since although I am curious as to why he was in the library so late...

Anyway I've had little time to speculate. Guests from all over the world have been pouring in for the Solstice Festival tomorrow. Earlier this morning two senior air monks arrived from the Southern Air temple. I think Sozin has been pestering them all morning for information on Avatar Roku.

More importantly in Kairi's mind is the arrival of our kimono's. Although the head seamstress was an old miser I have to admit the Kimono's are beautiful. I haven't seen Kairi's or Mielia's but my own is amazing.

It's dark purple with small golden flowers embroided on the hems, collars and sash. It feels so smooth like slik and the sleeves are very wide and long. I also have a pair of matching golden slippers. Although the kimono thankfully has none of the frills Mayleen posesses it is still very pretty and elegant looking.

It's been chaotic around the palace though. The servants look like their all going to have panic attacks and they keep scrambling to keep up with the orders of most of us. Mayleen does not help by prancing about the place and getting in everyones way wittering on about her new red kimono. I swear shes going to end up pushing Mielia to boiling point.

Mielia herself seems in much better condition although I suspect she's hiding her emotions. For most part she stays with me and she's been sleeping in my room for the past nights.

I must go now...a servant is knocking.

"Yes?" Said Maeko with a tad of impaitence as she stood up staring at the sweaty faced servant who bowed.

"Lady Maeko, Princess Mei Xing wishes to see you," Said the servant. Maeko blinked for a few moments before her eyes settled and she nodded. The servant retreated hastily and left the door open. In his wake the Water Tribe Princess entered the room.

She had none of the rich clothing Mayleen had. Instead she wore a simple dark blue dress which matched her eyes. Her tanned skin made her look exotic and interesting against the paleness of the Fire Nations own and her long dark hair hung about her face like a curtain.

Maeko had to admit she was pretty...stunning even with her brilliantly blue eyes.

"May I help you Princess?" Asked Maeko with interest. Mei stood for a moment in a stupeur as she stared around the room. Her cheeks blushed and her head hung limply to the floor as she spoke.

"Um...I was wondering...if...you would...maybe like to walk with me?" Suggested the Princess timidly.

Maeko nodded gazing at the Princess with curiosity.

She looks younger than me...yet I know she's older. She's eighteen...

"Of course Princess Mei," Said Maeko, "Although would it be alright if my friend Lady Mielia joined us?"

The Princess nodded shyly and her blue eyes lifted and glanced into Maeko's for a few seconds. Maeko stood still and held the Princesses gaze and in that moment warm blue met with cold gold and there was silence as the two polar opposites looked at one another.

"Okay," Said Mei quietly as their gazes dropped.

Three hours afternoon

It seems I may have made a new friend today. Princess Mei Xing of the Northern Water Tribe.

I like her. She has an aura of innocence around her and she's completely honest. And to be truthful I'm intrigued by her and her element. Water is the opposite of Fire so I was interested to see whats it's people are like.

Mei is a waterbender but she does not use her element for defense. Only to heal...which I respected until the point when she told me she was forbidden to do otherwise. Then I was reminded of how different our cultures are and how sexist the Water Tribe is not even giving it's women a choice!

In our nation we do what we want with our elements. Every since Avatar Kyoshi the Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom have made sure policies are equal...I thought it would be the same of the water tribe but I was proved wrong.

Anyway surprisingly Mielia and Mei Xing get along very well. Mielia was able to make Mei laugh and smile and talk more. I think there a calming influence on each other.

As tomorrow draws closer I cannot help but feel agitated and full of anticipation.

For starters I shall no doubt see my Father. For the first time since I arrived. Also I'm looking forward to this Festival. I haven't been out in the streets yet but apparently there littered with musicans and performers.

Which makes we wonder if Lee will be amongst them. It is a silly thought but It would be nice to speak to him again.

I'd best conclude this entry for I'm meeting with Chen.

Nine hours after noon

Jin Li arrived.

Kairi was besotted...it was sickening. All she wanted to do was follow him around. I wanted to burn his face off...I cannot stand the sight of him much less with my sister on his arm! He's here with his father.

Well good for Kairi if she wants to go and chase after some worthless ignorant pompous fool! He's not worthy to lick the slime off her shoes yet it irks me how she faffles about with him like a lovesick pup.

I will never understand such soppy mushy motions. Agni strike me down dead if I ever lower myself to such a level. Agni consume me with flames if I ever fall in love with a man so pompous and arrogant!