24th of July
Fire Lord Taishi (25)
Year of the Sun
Four hours after Noon
I am still confused. I haven't seen Lee anyway and I'm not even sure that I want to. In truth I just want off this stupid ship! It's been two weeks and we're due to arrive in the Earth Kingom tonight!
I can't wait.
No more annoying royalty! No more annoying Prince's!
Prince Sozin is as evasive as Lee.
Not that I'm complaining. I enjoy just spending time with Mielia who is still midly sick but is recovering rapidly. I'm pleased...my suspicions appear to be wrong.
Anyway Shinji is still behaving curiously. I want to know whats going on in that head of my brothers but he keeps lying!
He insists there is nothing wrong but he is moody. He snaps at the least thing and has awful rages. Honestly you have to control your temper in public! Act calm and let strangers think theres nothing wrong but Shinji's mood is obvious...then again manipulation was never my brothers strength...neither was sense.
I'll let him be right now. Hopefully it will pass and if it doesn't I'll investigate further. Anyway Princess Mayleen appears to be back to her usual self although she appears to now loath anything Fire Nation. She is stupid and she can at least at grateful...I mean she is on one of our ships!
I have been attempting lightening again...it hasn't worked so far. All I am able to produce is blue sparks.
Peace of mind...no one can posess that can they?
Anyway my training time is limited...I have the feeling the Prince is watching me. Of course If I master lightening it's a technique he won't have learned...I can't see him wanting to be beaten in Fire-bending.
Anyway I must go. A servant is pestering me...really...can't they see I'm busy!
Midnight
I am in a carriage as we speak. Only this time thankfully not alone. Mielia is here but she is sleeping.
We left the ship two hours ago. The Earth Kingdom air is chilly and hold none of the warmth the Fire Nation does. The people acted formal and there was a big fuss over Mayleen...but we left her and we are now travelling to the Bei Fong estate.
I spoke with Lee.
He was blushing when we met on deck after sunset, so was I and neither of us spoke for a few moments.
"Maeko...I'm sorry If I caused you offence...it's just...well...if you want I could write to you? I mean I've got the address of the University I am going too."
"Lee...I'm not sorry that we kissed...I'm just a little confused. I'd love to write with you...is that okay?"
I gave him my address. I felt a pang of saddness as I bidded him farewell...still we'll write...and maybe next time we meet I'll be ready.
Anyway...I'm going. I can feel myself slipping asleep. It's warm in here...and there is something nice about the motion of the carriage.
Goodnight.
Sorry It's short but my next chapter is longer...and it includes a letter from Lee...and...Sozin!