Series: Avatar the Last Air Bender
Pairing: Maiko
Rating: G
Warning/Spoilers: Season 3 stuff
Words: 335
Umbrella
It was grey and gloomy again. Usually this wouldn't have bothered Zuko but it hadn't stopped raining for a whole week and today looked like it could have been different.
But in his case the weather matched the mood. He honestly thought that he would be happy being home again but in reality he was more miserable than he had been and it was showing. It wasn't just he knew that the Avatar was still alive or that he betrayed his uncle, although that was the main cause of his frustration right now. He wasn't free. When he was banished he could relatively do whatever the hell he wanted. Now that he was back at home he was the prince and he had to follow by the rules. And there were just too many rules that can easily be broken.
Zuko looked up as he felt the familiar signs of rain. Smacking his forehead he turned to go back inside the castle and instead found Mai with an umbrella in hand. "You're an idiot for coming out on a day like this." She said with a hint of amusement. He smiled faintly "Maybe I just like the rain." Zuko walked over to her and offered to hold the Umbrella for her. "Care to walk with me for a little while longer? I don't really want to go home right now." Mai nodded and began to walk with Zuko.
The only good thing about being back was Mai; Ty Lee was extremely out going and although she had her good points he just didn't know her well enough to like her. Azula was his sister but blood was about the extent of their relationship. Mai was closer to his age; just a year younger than himself. She was calm and although it didn't show she was funny and passionate. Both were also held back from their families.
They didn't need to say anything to each other. But it seemed that the weather was more manageable
A/N: FINALLY I was going to try and make this longer but it's a bit rushed because I wanted to get something done before the New Year. Anyways I hope everyone had a good holiday season.