So I decided that I would post chapter 3 even though I need another review. I'm just getting impatient. Thank you to the people who have reviewed. And another thing I forgot to say, michaelllaaxx is the co- author of this story. Also, I do not own any the characters or anything that has to do with Avatar...unfortunetly. :P Come on and grow up and reviewwww. Sorry if the chapters are short but it looking like this story is gonna be around 15 to 20 chapters. Enjoy!

Azula looked around her room. It wasn't much. Just a desk, chair, and a bed. She couldn't have much while she was in the mental ward. "I'll get out of here. Whether they let me out or I'll let myself out." said Azula everyday. The window was small but that was fine. She'd find a way out of there sooner or later.

The sun was high in the sky when everybody sat down for lunch. The courtyard was beautiful with all the flowers, plants, and the little pond. Servants brought out food course by course. "Toph and Iroh should be here sometime after lunch." said Mai, after taking a sip of her drink.

"And tomorrow is the big day!" added Sokka, from across the table.

"Do you think that Azula would remember your birthday?" asked Ty Lee.

"Probably not." replied Zuko.

"Well you never-" Katara put her hand on Ty Lee's arm, warning her to stop.

"Anyways, tomorrow is going to be amazing. And everybody is going to be here. The whole team." said Suki. Everybody nodded.

"That hasn't happened in awhile." added Aang.

"We're here!" sand Toph as she walked into the courtyard with Iroh.

"Toph! Iroh!" said Mai as she stood up.

"Uncle!" said Zuko as he gave Iroh a hug.

"It's been too long Zuko." said Iroh.

"Won't you join us for lunch?" asked Mai. They nodded and sat down.

"How's it going twinkle toes?" asked Toph

"Hey Toph."

Suki and I are getting married!' blurted Sokka as Toph took a sip of her drink. She nearly spit it out. "Sorry." Iroh looked at them.

"Congratulations." he said with a smile.

Azula glanced up at the window of her room and back to the line of unconscious guards. "I don't need the window." she said under her breath. The sun hadn't risen yet and her cloak made her look like nothing. Azula walked out of there like a free girl and next was her father.

When Zuko woke the next morning the curtains were already drawn and Mai was no where to be found. He threw his legs over the side of the bed and sat there. Mai burst through the door. "Zuko your awake! Finally!" She grabbed some clothes and threw them at Zuko. "Get dressed."

"Mai you're not planning anything crazy are you? You know that I didn't want my birthday to be crazy, I want it simple."

"I'm not doing anything like that." lied Mai. "Just get dressed." Zuko got dressed and Mai grabbed his hand and pulled him to the entrance of the dining room.

"Close your eyes." ordered Mai as she stepped in front of the door.

"Fine." he sighed. Zuko closed his eyes and Mai opened the door. She guided him into the room. "Okay! Open your eyes!" said Mai excitedly. Zuko's eyes opened and he was looking at the rest of the gaang. "Happy birthday Zuko!" they said.

"Thanks guys." said Zuko as he walked to the table. Decorations covered the table and food was being brought out. "Happy birthday." said Mai as she gave a kiss to Zuko. She went to sit at the table.

"Come on! Sit!" said Aang as he motioned over Zuko. He went and sat next to Mai.

"You guys didn't have to do this, really." said Zuko.

"We wanted to. So how do you feel to be twenty- one?" asked Suki.

"No different." commented Zuko.

"Of course." said Zuko as she shoved food into her mouth. "You never feel anything like your girlfriend over there." Mai looked at Zuko and everybody laughed. A servant appeared in the doorway. Aang saw her first.

"Zuko." he said, pointing to the girl. Zuko waved his hand and she walked over to him. "Yes?" She whispered something in Zuko's ear. His emotion stayed the same. He nodded and the servant walked away. "Aang. Uncle. I need to talk to you." said Zuko as he got up. The rest of the group watched as Zuko, Aang, and Iroh walked out of the dining room.

Just thought I'd let everybody know that I enoy writing cliff haangers very much, so be prepared. If you don't wanna wait, tell your friends to review(: