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Hey guys!!! I'm sorry for the really late update, I've been sick and when I got back to school, I was stacked with homework. I'll try to put up chapter 7 ASAP, but that'll probably be a few days, maybe Monday or Tuesday... idk, I hope you all like this chapter!!!

We were walking through the shopping center, and something attracted the eyes of Mushi, so he wandered off, leaving Lee and I to wander around alone, leaving us in an awkward silence once again. I hate awkward silences, but I never know how to break them, especially with Lee, he doesn't want to talk when I talk first…except for a few times.

A few seconds stretched into minutes, until Lee finally broke the silence between us, "so…you can't remember your parents…at all?"

I looked up at the sky, trying to see if I could remember them at all, nothing came up, not even what they look like, I shook my head, "I can't remember anything about them… not how they treated me, not even what they look like." I felt my eyes starting to water; I stared at the ground as we walked. I took a deep breath, trying to hold back the tears, "it hurts not being able to remember my family… it's all I want to remember… at the very least."

I could feel his eyes on me, but I didn't dare to look up, "why do you want to remember so badly?"

"Do you know what it's like not being able to recall your childhood? Or you can't even remember own family," I continued staring down at my feet as I spat these words out like venom, "do you know what life is like when you can't even remember your own past?" I wanted to walk away and cry, but Mushi hasn't come back from his errands, and I don't know where I could go. Ba Sing Se is a large city…almost like a nation in of itself. Right now, all I craved to do is be away from Lee.

It was a good thing he didn't say anything after my outburst, it probably would have upset me even more. Several long minutes trailed by to clear my mind, I sighed, thinking over what I just did, "sorry… I don't know what came over me, Lee."

"No," he stuttered, "it's alright…it's my fault for asking in the first place…I understand why you would want to remember. But, wha-what if you regret trying to remember?" He was worried again? I still can't understand him… first he's curious, then he's harsh, then apologetic…and now worried. I don't get guys… or Lee at the least.

I shrugged, trying to act oblivious to his changing moods, "I guess I'll just have to live with it. But I think it would be better if I knew them anyways."

Finally, Mushi came back…holding a vase of flowers. We both stared at him wordlessly, waiting for an answer, "I just want our place to look nice in case someone brings home a lady friend." He gently elbowed Lee, which made me giggle. Mushi then looked at me, "I thought you would like them, Olivia."

I nodded, "I do, they're beautiful, Mushi."

He smiled, "it's good that you like them."

"This city is a prison," Lee said, interrupting the good mood, "I don't want to make a life here."

"Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not" answered Mushi, having a wise tone to his voice, "now I found us some new jobs and we start this afternoon."

We got to the apartment and Mushi set the flowers on the table in the center of the room. Sadly, there were only two bedrooms, so two of us had to share a room, because I insisted that Mushi needs his old room, he's a nice old man, and he'll probably scar Lee, or keep him up all night. This is why I hate apartments; hopefully we'll be able to afford something bigger soon.

I'm forced to share a room with Lee, I have the far side of the room and he was closer to the door, well, that's what I get when I insist that Mushi should have his own room, for his niceness...and Lee probably doesn't want to hear his snoring... We both have twin-sized beds, which I don't mind, since they're comfortable. But last night was horrible, Lee got mad last night when he was talking to Mushi privately and came in the room and yelled at me, forcing me to get out. So I went to Mushi, and we talked while having a cup of tea.

I'm a girl, so I need more privacy than Mushi and Lee, but sharing a room with Lee, I was forced to have little time to myself. I just hope he doesn't lose his temper again.

We all rested for a while and ate some lunch before heading to our job that Mushi got us.

I mentally sighed as I saw a tea shop in sight; I should have known he would have gotten a job here. Mushi knocked on the door and the owner let us in, telling us about what he expected out of the three of us. He then handed us aprons, "well, you look like official tea servers, how you feel?"

"Ridiculous," Lee answered almost immediately.

I shrugged, "ok, I guess."

Mushi was having a struggle trying to tie the back of his apron together, "uh, could this possibly come in a larger size?"

"I have extra string in the back," replied the owner, as he poured us some tea, "have some tea while you wait." He handed us a cup of tea and went to the back.

Mushi was the first to try the tea, his eyes widened in disgust as he took the cup away from his mouth, "ugh, this tea is nothing more than hot leaf juice."

"Uncle, that's what all tea is," emphasized Lee. I had to agree with him there, isn't that what tea is?

"How could a member of my own family say something so horrible," he exclaimed, forcing me to hide a giggle. Mushi grabbed the teapot, "we'll have to make some major changes around here." He stomped off to the window and emptied the pot and immediately started making more, better tea.

Throughout the work day, I couldn't stop trying to remember my parents. I got more tea and picked up the tray, going to the front tables, but me being me, I ran into someone, and dropped the tray as I fell back.

I heard the tea set shatter as it hit the ground; I looked up at the person I ran into. He was on the tall side, probably around 6'2", maybe around my age, his chocolate hair, somewhat long, didn't touch his shoulders. His sea blue eyes were like those I could dive into. His skin was the same shade as Katara's and Sokka's, making me believe he's from the water tribe, as well as his blue clothing which was in the same style as Katara's and Sokka's father. I was slightly amazed that I remembered that much about the Avatar show before I came here.

Of course I was looking up to him since I was still on the ground, but I was oddly comfortable, "I'm so sorry, I wasn't paying attention and-

The tall teenager held up his hand, stifling my apologies. "It's alright, it's my fault." He held out his hand, "Are you okay?"

I caught myself staring into his eyes for ten minutes before lightly blushing and taking his hand. He hoisted me up with surprising ease. "I'm Akura," he said in a somewhat deep, kind voice.

"Olivia," I mumbled, still unable to get over the fact that I had spilled tea in front of him. I looked up into his eyes. "Are you... a waterbender?" I asked hesitantly.

"Partly," He replied, giving me this cocky, vaguely crooked grin I found somewhat alluring. "My dad was a waterbender. My mother was a firebender. She gave me the ability to manipulate lightning. Of course, she and my father could never be together. They argued a lot. One night, my mother got so angry she unleashed a torrent of fire at my father, burning his left arm. Ashamed, my mother left. She was so upset, she vowed never to firebend again for fear of hurting someone else. Her name was Laiko. My father's name was Bato. After losing her, he went to war against the Fire Nation with his friend, Hakoda. I don't remember much of my past, but I know I wasn't born into this world. The farthest back I can remember is a blinding white light, and two angel looking guys. It's weird."

I was speechless; he was from the same world? I know I was only hoping, but I didn't know that it would be true. I hate those angel dudes for not telling me. I feel like strangling one of them, I was so mad, but happy at the same time. I'm not the only one, like I thought I was, "I…I'm not the only one," was all I managed to pull out of my mouth. I regained my composure, "why did you come here," I kindly asked in my usual soft tone.

Akura ran a hand through his dark chocolate hair, "I wanted some tea."

I frowned, barely concealing a smile, "I mean, here, to the Avatar world."

Akura shrugged, "Ask the angel dudes that. Same as you. I guess there is something pretty important going on up there, because they didn't tell me anything." I looked over at Lee, who was tending to something behind the counter. Akura's smile faded. "Who's he?" Freezing with panic, I stumbled over my next sentence.

"That's Lee," I stuttered, "he and his Uncle Mushi have helped me ever since I have arrived here...they've been so kind to me." I lightly blushed when I saw Lee look up from his work and I faced Akura to see his response.

He was glaring…at Lee, he quickly noticed I was looking back at him, his expression completely changed, he was smiling softly, but it seemed as if he was holding something back, "oh, uh…that's nice of them. Well, you should get back to work, don't want your boss getting mad at you…could you bring me a cup of tea?" I would say his response was a bit awkward.

I gently smiled at him, "good idea, I'll be right back. You can take a seat." I turned around and walked to the counter to get a new tray of tea.

Mushi came to my side and whispered, "Do you know him?"

I shook my head, "just met him today. His name is Akura." I looked down as I got the tea as I thought about what just happened.

"It seems like he's attracted to you. I bet he is coming back tomorrow," Iroh smiled.

I chuckled, but said nothing, and picked up the tea tray and went back to Akura, who was sitting at the farthest table. I set the cup of tea in front of him, "here you go, just call me when you need anything."

Akura nodded, "thank you." He took a sip of his tea and I turned around and went back to the counter.

Mushi and Lee were talking and I interrupted whatever they were talking about, "please don't tell the boss I ruined a tea set not paying attention to where I was going," I murmured.

Mushi smiled, "of course Olivia, we won't rat out on you."

I grinned, "Thanks guys."

Mushi went to pour a customer more tea, and the customer smiled, "this is the best tea in the city."

"The secret ingredient is love," said Mushi, making Lee and I look up as we got more tea, all of the tables were occupied by happy customers.

The door was slammed open as Jet busted in and pointed at Lee, Mushi and I, "those two men are firebenders...so is the girl!" Jet got out his hooked swords.

I was, once again, confused, I can't remember if I can firebend, "what are you talking about?" Of course I had to back up Lee and Mushi though, they've been helping me, and they have allowed me to live with them.

"I know they're firebenders," yelled Jet, "I saw the old man heating his tea."

One of the customers, probably an officer, answered, "He works in a tea shop."

Jet looked at him, "he's a firebender, I'm telling you!"

I shook my head at Jet's stupidity, stating that we, or they, are firebenders without any proof, at all. The two officers stood up, "drop your swords boy, nice and easy."

Jet got in his strong stance once again, "you'll have to defend yourself, then everyone will know. Go ahead; show them what you can do."

Lee stepped up, taking the officer's swords, "you want a show, I'll give you a show." He then kicked a table at Jet, who easily cut it and jumped over, attacking Lee with both swords.

Lee leapt onto a table behind him, dodging the attack and got in a cat stance, but quickly dropped out of it as Jet swung his sword as Lee. He stepped to the side and the table was cut in half, and it was cut again, and again. Lee was able to dodge them all and got into a cat stance once again and leapt in the air, as he landed, his blades crossed as Jet doubled back, and ran at him again. This was a fight between two sword masters.

Lee was forced to back out of the shop as Jet attacked him. Both of them were already breathing heavily, struggling to keep up with the other. "You must be getting tired of using those swords," Jet smirked, "why don't you go ahead and firebend at me."

Lee pushed him back and Mushi yelled, "Please son, you're confused, you don't know what you're doing!"

I continued to watch the fight between Jet and Lee; it was terrifying and amazing at the same time. I was worried for Lee, but he's so graceful when he uses those swords, it's like a part of his body, he's so precise with his aiming. I wanted to watch, but look away at the same time; I didn't want to see Lee get hurt.

"Bet you wish it can help you out with a little fire blast right now," Jet said as they each fought for their lives.

"You're the one who needs help," yelled Lee, and aimed a slice for Jet's head, and he bent back, dodging it right on time.

Jet leapt back, "you see that, the fire nation is trying to silence me, it'll never happen." He jumped back at Lee, resuming the attack.

Somehow, they got into fighting back-to-back, it was kind of weird, but it was cool to watch, even when I gasped every time Lee almost got hit. I knew he was going to be fine, but I couldn't help worry for him, I don't know why I feel like this.

Less than a minute later, the Dai Li appeared from the crowd. "Drop your weapons," they said.

Lee and Jet separated, and Jet pointed at Lee, "arrest them, they're firebenders!"

Iroh replied, "This poor boy is confused, we're just simple refugees."

"This young man wrecked my teashop and assaulted my employees," said the manager.

The officer now spoke, "it's true sir, we saw the whole thing. This crazy kid attacked the finest tea maker in the city.

Iroh blushed, "oh, that's very sweet."

The two Dai Li walked up to Jet, "come with us, son."

Jet swung his sword at one of them, and the Dai Li caught it with his hand. They took his sword away and tied his wrists together, and he yelled, "you don't understand, they're fire nation, you have to believe me!"

Lee, Mushi, and I stood there, watching him being taken away as the crowd dispersed. I then looked at Lee, and blushed, thankful it was night, "you were really good with those swords, an expert."

Lee gently smiled, "thank you."

"Would you mind teaching me how to use them," I asked. His fight inspired me to learn how to defend myself using swords. He was a pro at using them; his movements were so precise and graceful.

He looked confused, "I thought a girl like you wouldn't want to know how to fight."

I couldn't help but sigh, "Remember I have a bounty on my head? Remember when I told you I recall being hunted down by firebenders," I muttered the last part, still trying to get over my lack of memory.

"Oh…yeah," he stammered, "we could start tomorrow night, after work."

I nodded, "that' sounds good." We headed home and I pondered over what has happened today, it's been very eventful. We got jobs, I met a guy from the same world I came from, but his recollection memories seem slightly different from mine; he knows he wasn't born here, but I feel like I was born here as well as from earth. I hope I get to talk to him again so I could understand him more. Akura seems really nice, he could turn out to be a good friend.

Then there was the fight between Jet and Lee. It was extraordinary to watch, in addition to me being worried about Lee. I sighed, wondering how life is going to be here. And I wonder if I'll ever see Aang and his friends again.

I hope you like this chapter. And Akura is Akuraice's, he's a friend, and the story seems to be more interesting with him in it.

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