It has been a long time since I blog and I have my reasons. I have been busy over at MAL writing reviews on anime and manga. As it turns out, I have somehow found a place in the "Most Helpful Reviewers" and still going up it appears: http://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?st=mosthelpful. Some of the reviews include anime like Code Geass R2 and the Full Metal Panic! series (which is certainly a great series by my thoughts).

*Anyway on to Chapter 8 of my fanfic.

(When morning came, the cell manage to lighten up from the sun. While lying, I suddenly open up my eyelids and gaze at the sunlight. Figures as much, might as well try to get up because it seems like the long night is over. Again, not something I bother to remember. At the moment, I decided to stare at the window to get a good view outside.)

(Eventually, a guard show up and hand me some utensils to keep myself clean. Obviously, I don't think anyone would want to have anyone smell in their cell. There was a mirror on the east side of the cell, so I used the razor and shaving cream to get the trimming of my face done. Don't think it would be necessary for myself getting a beard neither.)

Guard: Follow us to the bathing area.

(Following the order, I had one guard in front of me and the other behind me. While heading towards their, I notice several caretakers in the cell taking Azula to her own cleaning center as well. In the fear of her trying to break out, it probably doesn't surprise me she is being closely watched. Hmm, maybe Azula said something right about being humiliated living in that cell.)

(I eventually got in the bathing area and found myself in a crafted hand-made tub. At the moment of cleaning myself with a lot of steam in the area, I was heading in for some thoughts of what to do for this day. I finished and got dressed, then was escorted back to my cell. I guess this is the usual routine I have to get used to in a while, but it is very a similar one since taking part of the army. It is one example to show army men that they are well-coordinated and disciplined to follow orders as you would expect from a group.)

(At the time, I return to the cell it looks like Azula hasn't return quite yet so I decided to remain sitting for a while and bask in the quietness that is in the cell. Of course with the presense of Azula, one would think it is a fool to be quiet when she is around. She certainly seems chatty ever since I have been in her presense. I don't know if it involves showing off strength/pride or she is just trying to get my attention. Eventually, the Princess was brought back in her straightjacket carry by a couple of caretakers. The cell was then shut and we are both back in the very same place since this morning. What a merry-go-round it must be and it looks like the very routine we may spend every day. Oh joy, the wonders of spending this quality routine. *ugh* Not!!)

Azula: Well, this is quite a good morning I'm enjoying.

Tatsu: Same old caretakers, it must be.

Azula: Why, yes. Unfortunely I hope you are enjoying the information on what life is like in the cell for yours truly? I'm quite surprise to not see you laugh at all.

Tatsu: There is no point into it. It is not something I consider to be an accomplishment.

Azula: From all those visits to the time you are suddenly here, you are certainly an unusual person. I guess I'll take it as refreshing knowledge for myself.

(Ugh, the same tough talk that comes from Azula. I can't believe I'm suddenly bearing through it. Have I somehow gotten used to her approaches or I have been a little foolish?)

Azula: Alright, I did mention you last night on letting me speak out something that is worth my time. I'll waste the time to see if this can be a benefit.

(I stood silent for a second, ready as always in taking her words.)

Azula: What are your political feelings towards my brother?

Tatsu: Fire Lord Zuko?

Azula: Ugh, why yes. I'm quite surprised you figure it out.

(Ugh, I wonder if the steam from the tub has somehow been giving me these calm thoughts. Sometimes being calm can get you distracted in guessing things. Anyway, now back to my response. Political feelings towards the Fire Lord? Should I lie to her or tell the truth? No, I can't lie to Azula because it will end up throwing my chance in getting her to trust me.)

Tatsu: *sigh* It's hard to say to be honest. I don't tend to have a great trust to the current Fire Lord and I don't know if the Fire Nation heading for an era of peace or kindness is something I consider to be a solution. Still, it seems we are stuck in this current era.

Azula: Well if you don't trust the Fire Lord that much, would you dare attempt to overthrow him for someone you consider?

(A civil war? Someone like Azula is attempting to be pretty cunning it seems but then again royal families seem to have their struggles in gaining the throne.)

Tatsu: If I attempted to, I probably will be executed for treason. I'm well aware on how harsh the Fire Nation laws are.

(I was honest, but it felt like a gamble all of a sudden.)

Tatsu: However, I will not deny this action if there is a large amount of support and the new leader has good ideals.

(Sometimes a soldier could just be a fool or someone who wants pride on their actions. I had to learn a lot in making judgments in order to make gambles. Being educated and disciplined can result in many things to progress.)

Azula: Hmm?

(Uh-oh, did I give out the wrong type of response? No turning back now though, it has to be honest.)

Azula: I'll consider on what you said. Sounds like you are somewhat fair in what you meant.

(Whew, guess I manage to make a little progress.)

Azula: Go ahead and waste any information you want to say on yourself. It's funny enough I suddenly feel in the mood in listening to.........stories.

(Just at that moment, Azula must be shocked to herself in wanting to listen to my story. With this open opportunity, I took my chances. I decided at first to explain about my knowledge on Fire Nation History. Mostly, Fire Nation folk would like to take upon the information of the past as advice or something important. Obviously with the history of our nation being rich, individuals that are educated certainly have to know the information. With the high position of society I'm in, it is important to make a good standing once in a while. For the character that comes from Azula, I doubt by her personality I was going to impress her. Still, I have to make some ground and see how this goes. Still, I decided to not try too hard to impress her. It looks like Azula seems to be judging on what interests her.)

(After giving her a few pieces of my knowledge on Fire Nation history, I decided to start on areas of my personal life. I brought up the fact that when I was ten years old, my father allow me to take upon target practice in order to sharpen my firebending skills. Later on in my life, I was taught to learn hand-to-hand or weapons combat just in case I'm in a situation I can't escape using firebending.)

Azula: Being in a army, it is obvious you have to be well-trained. So show me a few moves then.

(I was sort of surprise, but I took my chances. It looks like no guards are around to notice my firebending so I stood near the cell door and set my position. I made a spin where I can twist and push a fist forward to let a flame out, then push my leg forward to let another flame out, then set my open palm out to let a flame swirl around in two directions while keeping both open palms in controlling the flame. I decided to end it in three movements since I didn't want to get caught on sight from any of the guards.)

Azula: (bringing up a eyebrow) That's it?

Tatsu: I wish I could show you other techniques, but I don't want to risk trouble here in the cell.

Azula: *sigh* Fair enough. I guess you show enough.

(It is unknown how I have made progress at this time, but I can only hope for the better at this time.)

Azula: Since you explain a bit about yourself, I guess I will let you know about a bit about myself.

(So at the moment, I decided to sit and take upon to listening and learning a bit about Azula. It looks like things will be interesting on what she wants to discuss. Azula started on the event of how her grandfather Fire Lord Azulon's sudden death caused her father to take over the throne. She managed to boast a bit on how it is a proud time for her being the daughter to the man who took over the throne. She also gave a few instances on how she manage to improve her firebending through training. It seems like she acknowledge my ability in combat, so she gave a little information on her training.)

Azula: The training was a bit of a challenge at times for myself. Even if I was acknowledge as a prodigy in the royal family, it doesn't mean I can't be a great firebender until I do well in my training. I will stop here for the moment.

(Since she surprise by letting me know about herself, I decided to give a polite bow.)

Tatsu: Appreciate your time.

Azula: *sigh* If you consider it a benefit, then fine. It's not like I'm all that interested.

(I decided to go near the window and bask in the light of the sun for a moment. It seems that progress is going alright at the moment. It will be interesting to see how it continues.)

End Chapter 8

(With all the information I have gather from my father this evening, my goal on climbing a large mountain seems to have begin for myself. Both my father and Fire Lord Zuko seem to be confident in assigning myself the task in helping Princess Azula. *sigh* Good luck to me it seems like, because I suddenly recognize the feeling on climbing a very large mountain. Right now, I'm here in a correction center helping my engaged bride to be dealing with her mental stresses. Well, some pointers could include: "Good morning to you Princess, it is a lovely day isn't it?" Okay, I don't know why I have said it, but I probably should not consider doing that type of interaction. Ugh, suddenly I felt like having a headache just by bringing that idea up.)

(When I return to the cell, I decided to lay down on my floor bed because I have dealt a long evening and I need to get some sleep. Azula also has a floor bed of her own and even though she is in a straightjacket, it is still simple for her to lay on top of it or tuck under its covers. However, Azula wasn't lying on her bed but still sitting next to the wall as I return. At the point I lied down, Azula decided to start a discussion.)

Azula: Well that was a short discussion. Spending time with your own father must have been a waste.

Tatsu: It was short, but it wasn't that forgettable of a discussion.

Azula: So he gave you the tough talk. Something you would expect from a Fire Nation General.

Tatsu: At certain points, yes. It is pretty much the usual father-son talk.

(All of a sudden, it went silent for a moment. I was guessing Azula decided not to bother discussing any further but she suddenly continue.)

Azula: Father-son talk?.....It's been a while since I had a father-daughter talk.

(All of a sudden, it seems Azula is pointing out her relationship between herself and the former Fire Lord Ozai. Due to the fact that Fire Lord Zuko was banished several years ago, most of the Fire Nation folk knew it was common knowledge that the two of them had a good relationship.)

Azula: Being the perfect prodigy in the royal family......yet I'm here in this place.

Tatsu: Princess.....

(I'm here now, so I must make a difference. If I wanted to get the Princess out of her, it seems I have to give her benefits from my approach. Even I don't see the caretakers following this approach.)

Tatsu: Right now, my position is very much the same. I'm probably right now a bigger disgrace to the Fire Nation than to yourself. I done quite a few things unfortunely that put me in this position.

(I wasn't sure if I was telling the truth or exaggerating, but it seems like I have to gain her trust to me.)

Azula: You think you can accomplish something now?

(I decided to hold back on saying anything.)

Azula: I am the daughter of Fire Lord Ozai and an individual of royal blood that believes in his ideals, yet I am locked away in this humiliating place. For you a common soldier, if you expect to accomplish anything while you are in this situation then you are gravely mistaken. I don't know what my own brother is planning, but I figure it will be pointless as usual.

(For the moment, I decided to sit up from my position and manage to get a look of Azula. The mountain climb seems to be very steep at this point.)

Tatsu: I see your point Princess, but I'm here now though and it was not my decision to be locked up. You do not need to trust me if that is what you consider.

Azula: OH, STOP WITH THIS SMART-TALK OF YOURS!!! *sigh* In this situation that you are apparently giving out, I'm trying to guess if you are giving me a benefit or making me look like a fool.

(I decided to change the situation, because it seems like Princess Azula was getting tired of me saying the same situation over again to her. I can't blame her though, because it feels like repeating the same situation over again was like attending the same performance for a play twice. One theatre that was famous turned out to be "The Ember Island Players". I used to enjoy the shows when I was a kid but decided not to bother anymore. The one time I seen a play twice was probably the time I suddenly got bored so quickly.)

Tatsu: Then Princess, if you have anything worth to say then you may speak.

Azula: No, not at this time. I'll save it for another time.

(While my last saying may not be something I favor for myself, I knew that if I can manage several discussions with Azula then maybe things will change between us. It is only a maybe, but this is the most I can do for now if I somehow succeed in gaining her trust. However, whatever I have in mind must be taken by my own thoughts. All it takes now is to be smart with your strategies and as I fallen fast asleep, then that is what I must do.)

End Chapter 7

*By the way, I would like to thank Dafoose a lot in making this Mai Kawasumi signature with my username on it.

(I really don't know if I consider myself to be prideful or a complete fool from the bar situation. I felt glad about letting out a message towards the others in the bar. Now all of a sudden, I end up getting arrested for causing trouble to others in society. From all the anger I brought out, I wasn't thinking clearly on putting an Agni Kai in a safe area. It was due to my will in winning that clouded my judgment in making decisions. Now with this arrest, I wonder if I gain anything or nothing at all. To add to the confusion, why is it that Fire Lord Zuko left an order to send me to Azula's cell in case I have made trouble. It clearly doesn't make sense, similar to not understanding the game of Pia Sho. Maybe it is fun to some, but I never bother in being interested from it.)

(Soon enough, I was back at Princess Azula's cell inside the correction center. It was a visit last time, but for the time being I'm stuck in this cell. The squad members tossed me in the cell and locked the door to keep me in for the time being. For myself after all the humiliation I had dealt with today, I kept my face away from Princess Azula as I lay there having the feeling of defeat.)

Azula: You're here? So what is it that suddenly brought you here all of a sudden?

(I didn't feel like talking to Princess Azula but since I'm stuck here I didn't have much of a choice. I spoke to her while my head was turned away.)

Tatsu: You happen to recall the fool from the mess hall situation? Well, call it a happy reunion for myself.

Azula: (sigh) Like I bother figuring what was interesting about it.

(Yet, you did miss the lovely fire show that was put on this evening Princess.)

Azula: In regards to whatever happen from yourself today, I guess that does make you a somewhat interesting person. I'm not so sure if I consider it to be pleasant or just plain foolishness on your part.

(So you are taking my actions over your thoughts. Well, I am honored to know that Princess but I don't see how plain foolishness turns out to be good in my part.)

Tatsu: I don't happen to take much for granted to be honest. I already been dealing with these burdens that came up to me for quite a while.

Azula: Hmm, well I guess I could give you an applause but I'm unable to move my hands so sadly.

(I decided to hold off saying anything further for the time being. It is going to be a long night and I need to get some rest. All of a sudden, a couple of guards came in the cell.)

Guard: Tatsu, General Shinu wishes to speak to you.

(I stood up and follow them towards a discussion room with a table in the center. My father was on one side and I was on the other side. I believed the fact that he is likely angry towards me but based on his facial expression I couldn't tell.)

General Shinu: From what happen today, I should be a little upset from your actions. *sigh* However, from the times you are dealing with Tatsu I can only make that as an excuse.

Tatsu: Father, I...

(My father held out his hand.)

General Shinu: Let me finish first.

(I decided to sit down and listen to what he had to say.

General Shinu: You can't let your anger completely take over on what to do that is right or wrong. There are times we may need to use it for our strength, but not clouding it for our decisions. Tatsu, we are in a different era of the Fire Nation and we still have only been two months remove from the war. Still, there are firebenders that believe that stepping on other's honor is a way to commit strength. This influence has at times happen during the reigns of Fire Lord Sozin, Fire Lord Azulon, and Fire Lord Ozai. Now that Fire Lord Zuko has taken over, he hopes that things can change from this influence. Now, I'm not sure if he can be successful in a short time because the influence lasted for a long time during the war. Right now, some firebenders whether nobles or soldiers still believe in this influence. Right now, some firebenders may have taken in the fact that since Fire Lord Zuko have taken over anything that seems to go against him is a mistake. Right now, your engagement is a result of that, because Princess Azula opposed against Fire Lord Zuko for the throne. It is that point, that some firebenders may believe that insulting you and your honor is a way for them to make their own gain. Do you remember Admiral Zhao?)

Tatsu: I believe so.

General Shinu: Well, it was during that time I had felt my own humiliation. Once he got promoted to Admiral, I felt helpless because I wanted to make smart use of my resources in fighting a war and not waste them hunting for the Avatar. Now that Zhao has the power to overrule, it brought me a great wound but I had to shake it off at that time. I knew Zhao fairly well as an individual and he was certainly a ruthless individual in making his own accomplishments for himself and not for the army. His anger played out a pretty good part. I was also aware that he was once a student of Jeong Jeong and that he wasn't the type of person to be well-discipline from his firebending. I was once a student with Jeong Jeong also and I realize the importance of being discipline not for my own firebending but also for the use of my resources.)

(For some reason, this story told alot to myself and I manage to take it as a warning.)

General Shinu: Please remember this, Tatsu. Don't follow the path of what Admiral Zhao has done, because it will never do you any good. Remember the damage you have caused to that night. Admiral Zhao did the same mistake on accidently destroying his own search fleet along with killing the moon spirit during the time of the North Pole invasion. The consequences that came from his anger were dire. I had teach you a lot of things in the past, but you have to make your own judgments from here on. I hope you understand this, my son.

(I stare down at the floor below me and I suddenly thought back to what has happen to me in the past. It seems father wanted me to continue standing up to myself, but to be careful in making judgmental decisions. From all that learn, I had to take it to heart on what he said.)

Tatsu: (nodded) I understand, father.

General Shinu: Well, you are wondering about why you have been sent to Princess Azula's cell? I will tell you about this. Of course, since I am your father I was able to monitor on what you have done these past few months. I just had a feeling that you were going to bring trouble to the palace grounds one day, but I wasn't sure when it would happen. I decided to make an arrangement with Fire Lord Zuko in the case that you bring trouble you will be locked away in Princess Azula's cell. The fact is at this time, you have to help Princess Azula. Getting locked in a detention center while serving time is not going to be of much help for yourself or Princess Azula. The sooner you can find a way of helping Princess Azula, the sooner this humiliation image of yourself goes away. Fighting to restore your image is not the solution. Soldiers or nobles will still continue pushing you to this day and some may think of you as a thug to this day. I believe that is all I have to say.

(My father decides to head out.)

General Shinu: I wish you good luck and I hope for the best, my son.

(So with that, I was here for the time being but the goal is still true. I have to find a way to get out of this mess I'm in right now.)

End Chapter 6

(From the time I finished visiting Princess Azula, I decided to visit a place to settle myself down. From the way the Princess yelled, I still felt a bit shaken from her reaction. Whether she is right or wrong, it is something I shouldn't bother deciding. Right now, it is a different era and things could go in the upside. Still, it makes me think though. After leaving the correction center, I decided to head a little southwest among the palace grounds where a bar is located. This bar obviously has its nobles and soldiers as regulars who visit there. For the first time, my curiosity took an interest in visiting a bar since I haven't been to one. By the time I enter, it was an atmosphere I expected. Many hearty cheers and laughs were going on as many individuals were going drunk from their beverages. Also, there was a band that played their custom-made instruments to bring a soothing atmosphere to the area. I eventually ended sitting where the bartender was working and I ask him for one of the strong fire rums they make. Some reason, it seems like I needed a strong beverage to calm my nerves that haven't left shaking.)

(After a couple of minutes, I heard some more laughter coming a few tables behind me. I decided to take my eye at the table and hope to hear what is going on there. I finished my drink and left the Fire Nation coins to pay the drink along with a tip. Just from passing the next table, I instantly recognize the person that was sitting on the left side. It was the jerk from the mess hall that was making fun of me from being engaged to the Princess. Despite what happen from the mess hall situation, he still continues making those jokes about me. Well, that was pretty much it for me. So from my own saying....)

Tatsu: WELL, WELL, WELL!!!

(I spoke in a loud tone and mostly everyone stood silent and notice our situation. The music also suddenly stopped.)

Tatsu: So you are suddenly here. Still like making fun of me with your dumb jokes, huh?

Soldier: Huh, so why I am bother with telling this stuff. In regards to your engagement Tatsu, you are becoming a laughing stock to the nation. (some of the crowd joins in laughter)

Tatsu: (mocks laughter) Well, I'm afraid you my friend have made a very poor decision on saying those jokes again when I was in the very same area. For someone like you, all you do for your strength is speak your trash. For anyone else that laughs about me, that makes you trash also!!!

(Any others that were still speaking stood silent and some have stood with their jaws dropping. I have had enough dealing with this situation and for once I need to make a statement. I serve my time and I had been decent to many, but I had to blow up in this situation. I needed to let others know that I may be dealing with this humilation proposal, but that doesn't mean I'm a coward in hiding it.)

Tatsu: You want to continue mocking me with your words. Show it to me outside. AGNI KAI, outside this instant!!!

(We both went outside to the entrance and stood at our positions and distance between us. We both kneel for several seconds, stood up, and came to each other face to face. The soldier started the battle by using a front fist flame heading towards myself. I side-step once and return one flame of my own. All of a sudden it became a heated battle between the two of us. Flames were returning back and forth with blocking and dodging. Most of the flames that went upwards brought some brightness to the evening. Even settlements have suddenly caught fire from their rooftops and the residents that live there had to douse the flames with water from their pots. For a soldier that certainly brings a reputation of talking trash, he was no slouch when it came to firebending. It didn't really matter to me though, because I cannot excuse myself in losing to this type of person. Despite all the anger I brought to the fight, it was certainly making me lose fatigue dodging, blocking, and making firebending attacks at my opponent. It seems the soldier is also losing fatigue since he had to do a great deal of dodging and blocking my firebending attacks heading towards him. Eventually during the heat of the battle, I suddenly notice a stance that I should be able to counterattack. At that instant, he push a front fist flame heading towards me. I instantly dodged left while twisting myself and did several rapid fire blasts near his feet. Having no choice he instantly jump backward to avoid the flames. Unfortunely for him, there was a wall right behind him where he hit and stumble. I quickly got to him as he starts to shake off the hit and caught him with a firebending stance where he ended up being trapped.

Soldier: No more, I surrender. You are the better firebender.

Tatsu: I will take the fact you are a good firebender yourself, but I'm not going to excuse you in talking trash about me.

Soldier: So what's the point on not saying it. You still have to deal with that image of yours.

Tatsu: *grunt* Then I would suggest not saying it. I hope at least you will get an idea on this outcome that happen today.

(Well, the victory I had was great and all but unfortunely getting in trouble was another situation. All of a sudden, a special Fire Nation enforcement squad came in the picture and arrested the soldier and myself on disturbing the peace. So Fire Lord Zuko was serious in keeping peace and order among the land. The commander of the squad suddenly show up and instantly realize who I was. I wasn't really sure if I had seen him at the event of Fire Lord Zuko's speech, but it seems like he knew my father and instantly recognize me standing next to him.)

Commander: So you are Tatsu, I take it?

Tatsu: Well, I guess that it is me.

Commander: Have you instantly realize the damage you have caused in this area?

Tatsu: Yes, I would assume as much.

Commander: Then you will not be doing such a thing again!!! Is that clear?

(Not as angry as the Princess, but I definitely got a good chewing from it.)

Tatsu: Yes sir.

Commander: Fire Lord Zuko has left special orders on you. Should you cause any sort of trouble such as disturbance, you will be assigned to be placed at the cell where Princess Azula is located.

Tatsu: Assigned to her cell?

(Yeah, I was pretty shocked at that order. Was Fire Lord Zuko still confident that I can do something?)

Commander: I can't explain these orders myself but it is what he said. Take Tatsu to the cell and take the other to the soldier detention center.

(After this day, now I realize it is obviously a forgettable evening. However, the shocking result on what the commander said to myself is pretty much stuck in my thoughts.)

End Chapter 5

*If anyone is confuse about Tatsu ending up in Azula's cell, it will be explained in the next chapter.

*Chapter 4 is set, so without further ado and hopefully no more TV.com glitches for a while , let's continue.

Chapter 4-What To Do

(After gathering information from the event, I decided to return home and lay at my bed to rest a while. With my mind wandering about, I stare up at the ceiling for quite a while. For once in my life, I can not foreshadow how difficult this may be for myself. It is not the fact that my life in the army is difficult, but to help a female whom I engaged to get out of the medical institution she is currently in. Not to mention getting this humiliation image off of my back. The longer Princess Azula is stuck in that institution, the more I have to deal with this shameful image. I'm certain most individuals in this nation are aware about the complex situation I'm in.)

(*sigh* It seems like Fire Lord Zuko had a good point on his doubts about Princess Azula. After basking all this information earlier today, I'm starting to lose a lot of hope on solving this situation. The only thing that I can see this situation being solvable without violence is that Princess Azula may need to change her ways of approach. Sadly, not many firebenders including myself seem to enjoy these thoughts. I have to give credit to Fire Lord Zuko in taking over as leader, because he is not investing the power to bring destruction but to bring prosperity even though there are individuals that have their disagreements. Even at this time, I'm sure most firebenders are still basking in by the prideful ego of stating that this nation is greater than other nations. For some reason, I'm stressing out a bit so I decided to clean my face from a water bucket in order to calm myself down. From that point on, it is pretty much the question 'What to do?' in this situation.)

(The next day, I return to the correction center knowing I have to fall upon this outcome. No matter how difficult this is going to be, I have to take upon this long and neverending struggle in order to hope Princess Azula can get out on good terms. The important thing is to follow my approaches carefully in conversating with Princess Azula. The routine is the same as my last visit as I enter Azula's cell with only ten minutes to spare. From what it looks like, Princess Azula manage to take notice of my presense once again.)

Azula: So, you return here once again to annoy me? Even though you said your burden of humiliation is similar to mine, don't get the idea I'm bother to be convinced.

(From what it looks like, I took a different approach. Instead of keeping my sympathy to royalty I decided to be more casual in conversating. It just doesn't seem Princess Azula has gotten many visitors nor made much conversation.

Tatsu: As I said before Princess, you don't have to take to heart on what I said in the story.

Azula: Well since you are here in my presense, what are you planning to do this time? Tell me another one of your boring stories.

(I stood silent for about a few seconds.)

Tatsu: To be honest, I don't particular have anything to say.

(Wow, did I sound like a idiot today or what? But to be honest, I'm pretty much push back in a corner with Princess Azula. The truth is, I wanted her to talk about her troubles and it is possible I may have to be an annoyance to her many times until she feels up to talking. With how Azula's personality is, I'm trying to see if she can open a back door of herself to me. For some reason, Azula looks like she is giving me an analysis look such as digging in my head of thought.)

Azula: Well from what you said on not saying anything, are you an idiot?

(*sigh* She had to say 'idiot' after I did it in my thoughts. Although I admit, I have gotten used to Princess Azula as a person since she is gradually less boring than her brother Fire Lord Zuko it seems.)

Azula: You, say nothing more to me? (gives me a smirk) Well, if you are bringing me this image of defeat for yourself, then I'll bother telling you a little of the event on what brought me here. Don't take that as a reward though.

(Somehow, I wasn't thinking straight on what to do but for some reason that feeling of defeat somehow open that back door. Letting someone like Princess Azula take her pride back on gaining confidence over another seems to be a fit of character for a firebender. For life in the Fire Nation, it is what firebenders always like to do as a habit. Bragging about the greatness of their life and making it a honor; even I had my share of doing that habit. If there was no such as an existence of bragging greatness, then what is the purpose in accomplishing our goals. I guess even if you are locked up from society, some of your old habits would end up staying with you. Princess Azula pretty much fit as an example.)

Azula: Now pay attention, because I'm not going to say this twice. Before I was locked up in this place, I was eventually going to crown as Fire Lord. Sadly before that day have happen, two comrades that have known me for a long time became great fools in stabbing me in the back.

(Mai and Ty Lee then it seems.)

Azula: Also, my father who went to become the Phoenix King left me in the Fire Nation to be Fire Lord. Before he told me about my important role, I was taken off guard on him leaving to do his own invasion. Now I ask you this.....Tatsu, if you were in my shoes would you do the same thing in wanting to leave with my father?

Tatsu: If it is for the greater good and to take the pride of doing what is right for my own nation, then it will be an option I can't refuse.

Azula: That is what I thought about the time. To be honest, I never had that feeling of victory ever since the Ba Sing Se takeover that I had manage to accomplish. The comrades I have lost, known to be Mai and Ty Lee, pretty much made me believe that if they double-crossed me then anyone could double-cross me just like my own brother. THE VERY TRAITOR WHO BETRAY THE ROYAL FAMILY!!!

(It has been a long time since I heard someone yell that loud, but yet this was a wakeup call for me. It felt like wind gusted strongly to me and sweat just magically appear in my head.

Azula: *sigh* Well, I bother saying some things on what happen so I will leave it at then. Don't even think it is a gain for you though. This is the pride I was willing to say out loud.

(Azula, I could take it as pride from you but to me it was weakness, wasn't it? Did the comparisons of humilation I told her the other day actually worked after all? I just couldn't tell to be honest. The guard arrived to tell me my visit time was up so I had to be escorted out. When I went outside I took a look back at the correction center for a moment. In the twenty minutes I spent on visiting that place, it seems to myself that I have step on something that Azula is dealing with. The difficulty of insecurity towards another is what it turns to be. As I return home, the only thing I can worry about now is how this continues between the two of us.)

End Chapter 4

*Grant it, this chapter was short but it had to be put up somewhere in this story.