A/N: Hello there! Yes I know I never do the author's notes at the beginning really but I would like to say that I have taken Mai so off character that I would like to make sure she gets back on track. Was actually thinking of deleting last chap because of her mannerism that weren't like her but your reviews encouraged me so thank you the two who reviewed the last chapter!

Don't own Avatar and if I did it would be last on charts of the world and top on the fangirls hearts.

But at last there are zutarians that are crying in pain of Kataang being cannon... see why I don't own it?

Mai sat in the round tabled room bored. She always came early to the 'Peace Meetings' gave her a reason to wag a bit of school and if it went on long enough then she could miss out three quarters of the day, if it went insanely long then there's the day gone but homework was always sent to her home but that was better than slaving around all day. The door creaked open and came in the water bender. She looked at Mai in shock and then as if she was about to laugh but her face straightened and she took a seat opposite Mai on the table.

"Hello Mai. You look nice with your new haircut" she said as if she was trying to be nice.

"Thanks..."

There was silence...well literary.

What does that pesky water bender think she is doing? Commenting my hair. I know she's probably laughing on the inside thinking that Zuko was better off without me and how ridiculous I look. Well I actually like my hair. It's better than before. Whatever Zuko thought looked nice on me he's wrong. He can choose the peasant's next hairstyle and I'll get to torment her for eternity.

"I guess you're going to miss Aang for a while. Since we're going away for a bit"

"What?"

Great now she has that 'OhHeHasn'tToldYou?' look on her face. She's making this whole thing up to get me upset. She's just jealous because I'm going out with Aang and she's found out how much she needs him. She would've gotten nowhere without Aang's help and she knows it.

"Didn't Aang tell you?"- Knew she would say that – "We're leaving soon for the South Pole since that's where we think needs the most rebuilding and since of the bad relationship the Fire Nation had with them. They still hold a grudge ever since the attack from years ago. But of course you should already know that if you had been listening to the meetings we've had"

"Are you accusing me of slacking off these meetings? I come here bright and early!"

"I know you're so sweet letting those girls at your school have a few hours to have without your presence!"

"Well the only reason the South Pole was chosen because you used Zuko to agree with you and then rebuilding on your precious pesky village can be done!"

"Wow Mai I never thought that you could express your emotions! I guess you really dislike me that much"

"You bet I do. How could have been so heartless to do that to Aang? He was heartbroken you could of at least explained it to him better why you were betraying him after he made you successful by bringing you across the world so you could play with your magic water! And Zuko told me you were nice!"

"And why is Aang that important to you? I remember you never helped us on our journey which could take our lives. Oh no you were trying to help the end of the world!"

"I helped your brother, Zuko, that fan girl and your father escape! And you know well enough that Aang and I are going out!"

"Oh yes you did those things but why? Because of Zuko. Did you really give any care in the world that the entire future of the world lay on our shoulders and that you were trying to stop us?"

"I was proving a point to him. I had to endure torture from his own sister because of what I did and that was fine with me"

"So brave of you. But we all know that you're dating Aang just to get back at me. The whole nation knows"

"That is not true. I really do like Aang"

"As what? A person you can use? Did you ever even ask him whether he still loves me or not?"

No I haven't. I didn't need to. He can't still like this girl.

"I take that as a no. And you know it Mai. The only reason you're mad at me is because Zuko chose me over you not because I broke up with Aang. I still love Aang as a friend which is more that I can say of you"

Why did I start going out with Aang? She's toying with me. I like Aang he makes me feel different and we suit each other that's why. I may not like Zuko that much anymore but I wouldn't use Aang. How could I? He's different form Zuko. But why didn't Aang tell me about going away? Or wasn't I listening in the meetings. It's my birthday tomorrow isn't it?

The door creaked open and Aang came in looked at both girls and made a nervous face. Mai was in awestruck with her thoughts and Katara looked so proud of herself.

"Why does Mai look like she's been stabbed with her own knives?" he asked. Mai caught herself from subconsciousness and looked at Aang quickly. Then it became a glare.

He knew he didn't tell me. That's what happened.

"Aang are you going away somewhere soon?" she said in a firm voice. Aang gave her a worried look. When Mai was angry she was scary.

"Well- we've- uh The Fire Nation council decided that we needed to help rebuild some places and being the Avatar I have to go help"

"And when were you going to tell me about this?"

"I only found out yesterday Mai"

"Oh and you couldn't tell me yesterday? Send a hawk? A messenger? Anything?"

Anger welled inside her but not exactly anger. Some other emotion one she already knew.

"Mai I was going to tell you"

I know I believe that. But why is this pesky water bender treating me like this? Why is everyone against me? If you told me sooner I might not be like this. Can't you see everyone treats me awful besides you? Can't you help me?

"Mai I'm sorry if you are angry that I didn't tell you"

"Aang she's not listening to you. She's about throw daggers at you. That is a good idea. Why don't you go a play with you knives while we talk about the future of this world?"

"Katara!"

Mai turned to Aang for help. She had no idea whatsoever to say.

"Mai- Katara is just not in a good mood today she has days like this-"

"You're making excuses for her?" Mai asked.

"No. Don't look at me that way Mai"

"Are you on my side"

"Yes! I mean no- I'm not on anybody's side. I'm the peace maker here Mai understand that. I'll help you to understand it"

"I'm sorry Aang but that's not good enough for me"

Katara 'hmphed' and Aang opened his mouth to try and persuade her otherwise.

"Mai-"

"Avatar! Lady Katara! Please come quick! Miss Bei Fong is missing!" said a Fire Nation messenger who ran into the room. Aang and Katara switched worried looks and then ran off to follow the messenger. Mai slumped in her chair and folded her arms.

These feelings were dejectedness, betrayal and loneliness. Emotions she had been far to accompanied with already. But old friends are naturally welcomed.

It's my life. It's better feeling nothing because you don't get hurt. Not even by people you should be able to trust.

Mai looked at the Fire Hawk clock at the end of the room ticking away noisily. She wouldn't been coming back to school today. She had knife throwing practice to do.

A/N: Err the complication arises. You didn't think I would make it happily ever after did you? Yes Toph is missing if you read the summary you should know but it's finally going to be added in.

Still can't decide which person I should put Toph with because I'm a Tokka fan and that would put it way out line with complications if she went off with Sokka...

Hopes you likes.

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