Chapter 51: Trouble

Seeing the North water tribe shrink as we got further away I went back to my room. As I was about to lay on my bed I heard a knock opening the door I saw Azula. Asking what she needed she asked if she could come inside.

Opening the door to let her in I asked what was this about? But as I look at her I could see that she was squirming around and fidgeting with her fingers. Seeing that she was not about to say anything I kept looking at her waiting till she talked.

But after a minute of silence, I decided to talk asking what this was about and if she didn't have anything to say to come back later. But as I said this she looked as if I deprived her of something. Standing up I left towards the door as I placed my hand on the handle I began to turn it.

But before I could open the door I heard her mutter something looking back and asking if she could repeat what she said. Laying my eyes on her but when I looked at her I saw a light red pigment on her that was bearly visible. Waiting for her to respond soon our eyes met.

Staring at one another waiting to hear what I missed but nothing was said I opened the door Azula got up and left. Leaving in a hurry finding it awkward I did not think anything of it as I lay on my bed with Dhara.

Azula POV:

Before leaving the North water tribe I wanted to apologize and thank Jack for what he did for me. Deciding that I would thank him on the way back to the Capital.

Waking up early and eat something I grabbed my thing and went straight to the ship. After waiting for a bit soon Jack arrived and behind him were Mai and Ty Lee. Leaving the Water Tribe I saw Jack as he stared at Water Tribe shortly after he went to his room.

Taking this opportunity to apologize I followed him to his room but when he entered I stood right in front of his door. But I could not knock soon I stood there at the door Ty Lee soon came in the same hallway. Seeing me she asked what I was doing not answering she asks if I was going to talk with Jack.

Averting my eyes from her soon I heard a knock looking back at Ty Lee as she ran around the corner giggling. Cursing her in my mind soon Jack opens the door asking me to talk in private with him he allowed me in. Sitting in front of him I noticed he was taking his mask off.

Looking at his face I forgot how handsome he was but trying to focus but nothing came out. Soon the room was enveloped in our silence I then started to hear my heart beat faster. Jack then broke the awkwardness by asking why I came.

Still not able to answer I started to play with my hands not able to speak then I saw Jack getting up. Seeing him head towards the door turning the knob asking me to come back later. As my heart was racing I muttered the word I wanted to tell him.

"thank you"

Right after Jack asked what I said not having the courage to repeat what I said. our eyes met seeing his light green eyes Jack opened the door still not able to speak I left his room as fast as I could.

Leaving his room and shutting the door right behind me. Standing outside of his door I started to tier up for the first time after so long. Rubbing my eyes to stop before I knew it I saw Mai at the corner of my eye.

Looking away from her the fastest that I could hoping that she did not see me cry. Walking away heading to my room I entered and landed on my bed as my tires started to come out. Not having anyone to see me I started to let out all the emotions that I had pent up.

Next Day

Jack POV:

After my meeting with Azula and sleeping the whole day, I went looking for Azula to see what she wanted. But I could not find her around the ship thinking that she was in her bedroom I went knocking at her door. Waiting for her to open it I was met with Mai gazing at one another I asked if Azula was able to talk.

But when I asked about Azula Mai told me that she was not in the mood to talk. Thinking nothing of it I left to the top deck to practice my bending. Launching flames from my hands and feet as I spun around and kicked the air. During my practice I saw Ty Lee waving at her she ignored thinking that she did not see me I thought nothing of it.

After my fire bending practice, I started to practice my water bending. Going to the edge of the ship I pushed the waves back and forth. I also started to raise the water upward reaching the railing and lowering it slowly as much as I could before I lose control.

Doing this for the past hours built up my appetite heading to the small mess hall I saw the girls. But when I entered they left getting a plate of food I started to eat. I then head back to my room washed up and fell asleep with Dhara.

For the next few weeks, I started to see the girls less and not talk with me. Trying to figure out why as I practice we finally left the cold weather letting Dhara and Apollo out to stretch. Thinking of why Apollo landed on my shoulder looking at him I saw Mai.

Getting up I called for her but she started to walk t away getting in a full sprint I grabbed her hand. But as soon as I touched her she pulled away looking at me. Asking her why everyone's been ignoring me answering that they don't want to be around me.

Hearing this I asked why with a look of confusion.

Flash Back Mai POV:

Seeing Azula in front of Jack's door as she walked ay away I saw her with a tear on her face. Remembering the last time she cried was when her mother went missing. Following her to her room I knocked on her door but no response came opening I saw her crying.

The once arrogant princess I knew was nowhere to be seen but an emotional teenage girl. Ever since the meeting with Jack Azula's personality has improved becoming nicer and I was able to get closer to her than before. Seeing how he cause her to cry made me angry at him and out of nowhere I hugged her.

Hugging me back she cried in my arms asking why she was crying all she told why. Explaining that Jack did not allow her to apologize properly but rushed her out of his room. Hearing this made me hate Jack trying to cheer her up that telling her that he was most likely following Ozai's orders.

When I told her this she started to ball out in my arms. Spending the night in her room I explained the situation to Ty Lee at first she did not believe me. Starting to explain how he got a spear after meeting with Ozai in private and how he did everything to save her.

Putting it together she understood it we then had a small meeting agreeing to not speak or associate with Jack. Whenever we saw or see him enter the room we leave would leave right away.

End of Flash Back.

Back to the present.

Jack POV:

Waiting for an answer from her she refused to respond letting her go I left to my room. For the duration of the trip, all I did was train in water and fire bending afterward I would eat, shower, and sleep.

End.