I am sorry I haven't been updating. I'm so wrapped up from schoolwork. I do hope you guy's like this chapter…
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Chapter 2: I Need Advice
"I order you to let me in!" I commanded, waving my hands angrily as I can.
The guards shook their heads. "I'm very sorry, young lady. But we already told you, we can't let anyone inside the palace without any proper appointment to the royals."
"But I am a royal. It's me, Fire Lord Zuko!"
The guards snickered. "Yeah. And I'm the tooth fairy. Just move along kid, so we don't have to arrest you."
Thanks to my body transformation, I can't get inside my own house! This argument's been going on for about 10 ½ minutes. This isn't taking me anywhere.
"Oh come on! I'm telling the truth!" I can't tell them that Chin Lu's magical potion changed me intoa woman. They'll think I'm a wack-shack and I'll probably get dragged down the street. "I need to get inside!"
"Look miss. Personally, I think you need medical attention," the guard said.
"So you're saying she's crazy?" another guard exclaimed.
The guard sighed. He turned to me. "We need to take her to her family."
I grunted. "If you'll let me in, you can see my family."
"Not a chance. Come on. We're taking you home," The first guard grabbed my right elbow. The second guard followed.
"Let go of me!" I thundered. "I command you to let me go!" I tried to squirm free, but the guards were much bigger and stronger than me.
"Wait!" A familiar voice called out. I turned around and saw my uncle running towards us. "Let him… I mean her go! I have something to say to the child."
The guards glanced at each other before letting me go. "As you wish, sir," And they left us alone.
"You have no idea how glad I am to see you," I said. "I told you going to Chin Lu's was a bad idea. Now look at me. I have these!" I pointed at my chest.
"Now, now, Zuko. There's no need to be mad."
"Mad? I'm furious! Because of your so-called help, I'm trapped in this stupid body! How am I supposed to find a girl for me to marry in a couple of weeks?"
I forget to tell you, I'm supposed to marry in order for me to be a fully pledged Fire Lord. Which is why I'm so devastated that Mai broke up with me. I was just about to propose to her. And now I'm in a lot of trouble.
"I understand that you are quite angry with me for letting Chin Lu do this to you, but I do have to tell you my dear nephew, everything happens for a reason. Just as sun sets every afternoon and rises again every morning."
I rolled my eyes. Ugh. Everything he says is so complicated.
Seeing my expression, he told me to come inside the palace. We walked to the gardens and wet inside the palace. "I know that since you're angry with me, you'll probably won't listen nor trust me in what I say---"
"You got that right." I snorted.
"But if I can make my last suggestion, I think you need to talk to a friend who has a lot of experience with the ladies."
I gotta say. That was a good idea.
I nodded. "Okay. I'm doing it. But who should I ---" I stopped because I noticed we're not alone in the hallway. She was staring at me. Not to mention grinning devilishly at me.
"Oh. I didn't know that you don't like being a guy, Zuzu," she snickered.
How did she know it was me? Maybe he overheard me and uncle talking earlier this morning before I stormed to Chin Lu for an explanation. Being turned to a girl and almost being strangled by guards is one thing. And now my psycho maniac sister knows my current situation? Oh man. This totally is not my day.
"Very funny, Azula," I huffed. "Just leave us alone."
"Whatever, Fire Lady Zuko," She retorted. "Oh and by the way, I heard you and Mai split up. Isn't that sad? But more importantly, how are you supposed to find a new bride? Or should I say groom?" She reminded with a malevolent glare.
"I don't think that this concerns you. Run along now. Your brother and I have something to talk about privately," Uncle Iroh said calmly.
"You two are such freaks. Eh… No wonder you two get along," She remarked. She strolled down the hallway and went to the private chambers.
"Great," I said sarcastically. "If I can't find this girl, I'm going to stay being a girl myself. Not to mention that Azula will get the throne."
"You must hurry. She can't be the ruler. There can be a possibility she'll remember everything and wage another war. And you can't stay being a female for the rest of your life," he added.
After the war, we decided that a prison cell can't possibly hold Azula. So the Dai Lee brainwashed my sister and cancelled her memories so she won't remember anything about the war. They didn't make a pretty good job, though. She's still her cunning, evil self. Now I'm more determined to find the right girl for me. And then I'm going change back to normal, I'll marry and I can keep Azula from being Fire Lady.
"Okay. That settles it then. I have to go uncle. I already know who I'm going to ask."
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"Aang!" I yelled, running down the street and trying not to bump the people that passed me.
Aang turned around and saw a girl chasing after him. "Oh man! This is fourteenth time girls' been chasing me today." Aang sighed and stopped walking, allowing me to catch up with him. "Uh… Can I help you?"
"You have no idea," I panted. "Aang, I need you to find me someone?"
"That's funny. People usually address me as 'Avatar.'," Aang thought. "Well at least someone's finally using my name for a change." "Did you lose somebody?"
"No," I gasped for breath. "I need you to find true love or I'm going ----"
Aang interrupted. "Okay. That 'I need to find my true love and I think you are the one' trick is seriously getting old. A lot of girls already tried that. You're not the first one."
Oh yeah, right. Aang doesn't recognize me because I look like a girl.
"I'm not here to flirt with you! It's me, Zuko," I said.
Aang blinked thrice before saying "Uh, if you're looking for Fire Lord Zuko he's back at the Fire Nation."
"No, you idiot! It's me, Zuko!" I grunted. "Someone turned me into a girl."
Aang laughed hard. So hard, that he eyes were welling up and held his sides. It took a really long time for him to recover, and I'm clearly not the one of the patient people.
"Okay. Laugh all you want, but I'm telling you the truth. I am Zuko."
Aang dried his eyes. "O-k-ka-kay. You got me." He tried to hold back his laughter. "If there's one I know, Zuko wouldn't be caught dead wearing a girl's robe and jewelry. And besides, his scar's on his eye not on his hand. And more importantly… pfftt," he bit his lower lip for him to stop giggling. "He's a guy."
"Ugh. How many times do I have to tell you, I AM ZUKO!"
The airbender remained skeptical. "Prove it."
"Back at the western air temple, we were telling each other about the most embarrassing thing that has happened to us. You told me when you were 11 and you visited the Eastern Air temple, 5 girls dared you to eat only tomatoes and custard for lunch. After that, you threw up."
Aang crossed his arms. "All right. I believe you. But you could've said something else," he replied. "Would you mind telling me why are you um… er... looking like a 'she'?"
"It's quite a long story so I'll make it brief. You see, Mai broke up with me and I need to marry in only a matter of months. So I went to this therapist and asked him for help. He hasn't been much of a help, though. He's actually the one who turned me into a woman. He made me drink a potion that turns people into another gender and it only wears off if you find your true love. And if I don't marry and be a man like I was, Azula's going to get the throne!"
"So, you came all the way from the Fire Nation to Ba Sing Se just because you wanted me to help you find a girl?"
"Practically, yes."
"You could've asked Sokka for help. I'm only 17 years old. He's more experienced than I am, considering that he's already married."
"I don't think Sokka's going to take my problem seriously. Besides, hundreds of girls have been dreaming to be your girlfriend all over the planet. I think you're just as experienced as he is. Look, just be my guide, got it?"
"Okay I'm in. I think the ideal girl is the one you know for a very long time. Hmm… no, she's too tough, no, she's too cheery, hmm… no ….no… aha! Got it! I know who's going to be the lucky girl!" Aang cheered.
"Who?" I asked excitedly.
"Katara," Aang beamed.
"WHAT?!?" I exclaimed. "Katara? No way! I do not want to be paired with her! But we don't have anything in common! How could you say that?"
"Yeah but you'll make a great couple, not to mention that your differences is what that makes you click," he gestured.
"But I don't love her. I don't think I could bring myself to even like her," I objected.
"You want to turn back to normal, right?"
"Of course I do!"
And you want to be officiallyknown as the Fire Lord, right?"
"Yeah."
"Then I recommend Katara. She's perfect for you. Just check her out, Zuko. I promise she's going to be great." Aang smiled mischievously. "Trust me on this."
Great. Now Aang, my only hope and my official matchmaker has paired me with the unthinkable ---- Katara! Can you believe it? (sigh) Oh well. I do hope Aang knows what he's doing and makes sure that me "checking her out" is going to be worth it…
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Well, that was random. Sorry if this chapter is not what you call exciting but it's the best I can come up with. Please Review!
