Zuko

We had made it back to the Fire Nation near midnight after Katara had gotten, Toph, Aang, Sokka and Suki all up and helped them pack until I made her sit down and stop trying to lift things and dropping them because she couldn't properly lift or carry things, which promptly resulted in her yelling at me, then crying and then happily telling everyone else what to do from her perch on a plush chair set up in between the bedrooms. Agni damn hormones and mood swings!

After all that we finally boarded the ship and arrived at the palace. Katara fell into her role as Fire Lady even though she was clearly exhausted. She directed the servants to bring in everyone's things and prepare rooms, light fires, and take care of all the other things any of our guests would need. Then she found Maze and Hanna to let all the servants have a late morning since they had been woken up and to let the cooks know to expect everyone for a late breakfast.

"Not me Maze," I began

"Zuko you need to rest." Katara said

"Maze an early breakfast for me, my uncle and the council. We have much to discuss." I finished. Maze bowed and left quickly knowing that and argument between Katara and I was Sure to come quickly. I turned tiredly to her and her face changed from rage to understanding.

"Zuko I know you're worried and I know you need to get started, but you don't know anything else except that she's escaped." Agni she was convincing and the want to quietly follow her to bed and stay like that was strong.

"Alright, but an hour after dawn and then I must meet the council." She didn't look happy but she took my hand and we both made our way to our room and fell asleep almost as soon as we crawled under the covers. All I remember was thinking, 'Dear Agni, let me find Azula before the twins are born. Let me protect my family.'