Chapter three:
Decisions and Destiny, Zuko
Azula woke up to see Ty Lee's curvy frame resting against her, her back facing Azula. Azula blushed heavily when she realized just how close Ty Lee was to her body. Azula could feel the curve of Ty Lee's butt against her groin, an awkward feeling no doubt. The only thing Azula could do was scoot over a little so there was at least a few inches of distance between them, but Azula didn't move but simply lay there, gazing at the sleeping acrobat.
"Ty Lee, wake up, it's morning." Azula said quietly, touching the acrobats' slim shoulder and shaking it a little. "Mmm…'Zula…stop…" Ty Lee mumbled, swatting Azula's pale hand away. Azula smiled inwardly. "Ty, come on. Wake up, please." Azula was practically begging now. "Oh fine. If you insist, but I really don't want to." Ty Lee said, rolling over and kissing Azula lightly on the lips. Ty Lee was still in a half-sleep daze. Azula blushed a crimson red, rivaling that of a tomato. Ty Lee began to giggle a little and rolled off of the bed and onto her feet. "Get up, sleepyhead." Ty Lee said with a grin still on her face. Azula groaned.
"Your lord, the princess, she's…she's not in her cell anymore!" a flustered guard came rushing in, kneeling down and panting for breath before Zuko. Zuko's face turned to a mask of complete rage. "She's gone? What do you mean she's gone!?" "My lord, I swear…" "NO! You don't understand the consequences of letting prisoners go!" Zuko was absolutely furious now. "Do you know who did this?" "N-no…my lord…" "Damn it! Just get out, round up all the guards…this palace is under lockdown." Zuko said with a fierce tone, the flames around him burning brightly. The guard rushed out of the room, tripping over himself in the process.
About mid-afternoon, Katara went down to see Azula and Ty Lee. Since she didn't know the secret passage, she had to use her stealth skills to the best of her ability. Dodging behind plants and tapestries, Katara finally made it to the door of Azula's room. "Hey, Ty Lee, you in there with…with the waterbending scroll?" Katara asked, emphasizing "waterbending scroll" as she knocked on the heavy door.
"One minute, I'm getting dressed!" Ty Lee shouted from behind the door. Trying to make it sound as realistic as possible, Ty Lee shuffled some blankets around then opened the door. "Good afternoon, Katara. How are you?" Ty Lee said with a cheery grin. "Oh, just a little tired. May I come in?" Ty Lee nodded. Katara stepped inside and the door shut behind her.
Mai walked up to Zuko has he came out of his throne room. Steam rolled out from under the door and Mai looked down with a displeased expression. "Zuko, you know you need to control your anger!" Mai said, her rough voice now a shout" just leave me alone Mai! I don't need your bitter sarcasm now." Zuko said gruffly, shoving Mai to the side. Mai scowled at her fiancé with utter disgust. "Zuko, what is wrong with you?" "What's wrong with me? What's wrong with the world?!" and with that, Zuko walked briskly down the hall, leaving Mai standing alone.