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Chapter 3
Jet's truth/Arrival at The Palace
Jet's truth/Arrival at The Palace
Onboard the stolen Fire Nation War Balloon, Smellerbee, Pipsqueak, and The Duke fall asleep due to exhaustion and shock of knowing their comrade has returned. However, Longshot, who is controlling the ship, and Jet stay up simply using their adrenaline.
Longshot: "........."
Jet: "Did you see that? I took on the Fire Nation's best and came out on top! This is huge for the Freedom Fighters!"
Longshot: "........"
Jet: "I can't wait till we fight them again! By the way, how's The Avatar and his group do-"
Longshot: "What is wrong with you? You show up out of no where and act as if nothing has happened! Where have you been? What happened to you? Jet, you-
Jet: "I know...But I didn't...I'll explain the whole story when we land. Until then, let's just enjoy this....reunion..I'm going to check on the gang's injuries. I'll be back soon. Don't ram us into a cliff or anything."
(Jet smiles)
Longshot: "...Okay .....Jet..."
(Jet leaves, closing the door behind him.)
Back to The Fire Nation.....
Zuko: "This mountain....IS TOO BIG!"
Mai: "You get angry at everything Zuko...although this time, I can't disagree."
Azula: "Atleast we have a pathway.....To be part of the royal family and have to deal with this terrain...
Zuko: "Yeah, Azula, it's horrible. You would know of course. You were banished from the Fire Nation for THREE YEARS!.....Anyways, I know how the terrain works better than you. Let me lead the way."
Mai: "Looks like Ty Lee beat you too it...."
(Zuko and Azula look up to see Ty Lee at the top of the mountain.)
Ty Lee: "Are you guys coming or what?"
Zuko: ".....We're on our way....How does she do that?"
Mai: "Azula, care to-"
(Mai stops mid-sentence to witness Azula frantically and viciously climbing up the rugged mountain. Zuko watches in awe As Azula arrives at the top.)
Ty Lee: "Wow, Azula! You really are perfect!"
Azula: "Let's get moving."
Ty Lee: "What about Mai and Zuko?"
Azula: "They can catch up."
(Azula walks away while Ty Lee stares at her and then down at Zuko and Mai, with a worried look on her face. She then, runs after Azula.)
Zuko: "Are they leaving US?!"
Mai: "Apparently..."
Zuko: "C'mon Mai! Let's get a move on!"
Mai: "Or we could save our energy and slowly walk up the path...Atleast it'll be just us."
Zuko: "Good idea!"
(Zuko puts his arm around Mai and they head up the path. Meanwhile, Longshot has landed the Fire Nation's War Balloon. He then locates Jet, asleep on the roof.)
Longshot: "Jet, we've landed. I'll wake up the rest of the group."
Jet: "Heh...heh..ha..ha..hahaha....."
Longshot: "Jet.....are you okay?"
Jet, who rubs his eyes: "Hm? What?"
Longshot: "I'm going to wake up the rest of the gang. We've landed. Are you sure you're okay?"
Jet: "Yeah...Yeah, I'm fine! Just a little tired from fighting!"
Longshot: "Take some rest. You deserve it."
(Longshot leaves and Jet pulls his twig out of his mouth and stares at the sky. After some silence, he puts it back in, and goes back to rest. Back to the Fire Nation teens, we join Azula walking with Ty Lee. They are in Ba Seng Se and are going to the palace.)
Ty Lee: "Azula, mind if I ask you something?"
Azula: "Not at all, Ty Lee."
Ty Lee: "What...um...happened to you earlier? You weren't like yourself. I know you said it's because you made a mistake, but it's not like you to do that. Actually, anyone wouldn't have made that mistake, especially you."
Azula: "Are you comparing me to other people?"
Ty Lee: "No, Azula! You know there's only one you! But something was wrong...what was it?"
Azula: "Well, if you must know...I had a strange feeling that blinded me in battle. I've never felt it before. Well, I have, once at The Beach, but this time, it was real."
Ty Lee: "Are you talking about.....the L word?!"
(Ty Lee quickly runs infront of Azula.)
Ty Lee: "You like someone, don't you?!
Azula: "No, I don't. I don't know....I can't like him. He's-"
(Zuko and Mai walk up to Azula and Ty Lee. Ty Lee gets an annoyed look on her face, instantly.)
Zuko: "What's wrong with you?"
Ty Lee: "I-"
Azula: "She's annoyed because it took you two ages to get here...Mai, perhaps you need to loose a few pounds."
(Zuko gets an angry expression on his face now.)
Zuko: "Hey! Take that back Azula!"
(Mai reaches and grabs his arm, pulling it down from Azula's face.)
Mai: "Zuko, I don't care...But thanks for standing up for me."
(Mai kisses Zuko.)
Azula: "Your love sickens me..."
(Ty Lee gives a soft laugh and a little glance at Azula.)
Azula: "We're almost at the palace. Come on, everyone. I have a crown to claim.
(Azula lets Mai and Zuko pass her, but grabs Ty Lee's arm.)
Azula: "You tell anyone about this and I'll-"
Ty Lee: "Don't worry, Azula. I won't mention it again!"
(Azula smiles and walks away with Ty Lee following.)
Ty Lee, whispering: "Is he cute?"
(Azula glances back at Ty Lee with a very intense stare.)
Azula: ".......Maybe....."
(Ty Lee squees with joy and smiles.)
In the woods, we rejoin the awakened Freedom Fighters sitting around a campfire.
Jet, who crosses his arms while laying back against a tree: "I bet you guys want to know exactly how I got here, huh?"
Longshot: "Well, the thought has crossed our minds."
The Duke: "It doesn't matter! I'm glad you're back!
(The Duke runs up to hug Jet, but Smellerbee grabs his arm, restraining him.)
Smellerbee: "Jet....we're happy you're back, but you're supposed to be....dead. How are you even alive? We need an explanation."
Jet: "I thought you'd say that. Well, you guys are in for one heck of a story. Sure you want to stay and listen?"
Longshot: "Jet, get to the point already."
Jet: "Man, you talk alot more these days! I like it! But you're right. Well, here I go.....In Ba Seng Se, when we fought the Di Lee, I was seriously injured, as you guys know, but don't forget what I told you and Katara. I said I'll be okay, and I am. When Aang and group left, you guys stayed with me. Longshot, no one here knows what I am going to say here, but you.
*FLASHBACK*
(Jet is laying on the ground while Smellerbee, The Duke, and Pipsqueak is looking for an exit. Longshot holds up his arrow and goes to make an exit, but Jet motions him to come closer.)
Jet, whispering: "Longshot....this..is it."
Longshot: Jet, Katara healed you. You will live."
Jet: "My injuries...are internal and beyond...her healing powers. I'm done for man.....But get the gang and leave. I don't....need to let them see me like this. Do me a favor. Take my place....And be the new leader."
Longshot: "Jet. I-"
Jet: "Go! Get out now! If you guys stay, then the Freedom Fighters die here! Don't let our dreams die!"
Longshot: "Okay....Jet..."
(Longshot gathers Pipsqueak, Smellerbee, and The Duke and makes an exit using his arrow and Pipsqueak's club.)
Smellerbee: "What about Jet?!"
Longshot: "He's.....(Looks back at Jet who stares at Longshot).....Let's go. No questions asked!'
(They each walk through the door in single file, each looking back at Jet when they exit.)
*FLASHBACK OVER*
Jet: "This is where it gets a little interesting. I closed my eyes and just went to sleep. I woke up i Di Lee custody. They treated my wounds, which was great and all, but these weren't the normal Di Lee. They had a new leader, I think. All I know is, it was someone of higher power in the Fire Nation. I got out by taking one of the guards uniforms. Halfway out, I realized I was back at Lake Lagai, but it was different...In a different place...A different feeling.....But it didn't matter. I got out of there. I didn't know where I was until I talked to a store merchant. I was at Omashu. It was full of Fire Nation soldiers, but empty of residents. It was easy to move around there. No one suspected someone anybody was there. I lived there for awhile. I decided to leave after I thought of a full proof plan to help Aang and Katara defeat The Di Lee and The Fire Nation.....I received news he was killed...so I went to back Ba Seng Se to see if I could gather any information about him and you guys. I didn't forget my friends. I overheard a Di Lee Agent say that the Fire Nation's princess and prince was on there way home. I decided to attack when they returned, so I hid in the forest for awhile. Then, basically, I'm fighting the Fire Nation trying to save you guys. Do you guys have any news on Aang, by the way?"
Longshot: "No. I've heard rumors he was alive, but the girl we faced, the princess of The Fire Nation, Azula, was the one who killed him. Her and her friends may know the truth..."
Smellerbee: "Jet! I knew you'd be alive!"
The Duke: "We never gave up hope!"
Pipsqueak: "We're all a family again."
Longshot: "Jet, I'll admit I gave up hope....but I am not really surprised you're back. Now, leader, what do we do?
Jet, who gives a smirk: "For starters, we need to gather information on-"
Smellerbee: "The Fire Nation?"
Longshot: "They are here to become the new rulers of the capital. I thought you knew they were coming, Jet?"
Jet: "Not really, I had to hide every second. I didn't have time to exactly find out when and where they'd be coming back. Consider it luck, I saw them today. Anyways, they want the crown huh? I say we attack them when they are off guard and asleep at the palace."
Longshot: "Jet, they're never off guard. But, we have two days to attack them before a new king is crowned."
Jet: "Or queen."
Longshot: "You get the point.....I overheard the Di Lee say in two days a Fire Nation messenger will come. So, we have two days to attack. Tonight, we rest. Tomorrow day, we stock up on supplies. That night they'll have some type of celebration. We should attend."
The Duke: "Rumor has it, they're having a dance party. Creepy, right?"
Longshot: "Then, we need some masks. Jet, you and I can attend this dance. Smellerbee, Pipsqueak, and The Duke can be on standby outside the palace. We can gather information, and if we want, attack. The next night, at the crowning of the new ruler, we attack and defeat the Fire Nation's select group. The princess, The Prince, and their friends."
Jet: "Nice plan. Seems like you really stepped up LongShot."
Longshot: "Thanks, Jet. I learned from the best."
Jet: "Everyone, let's get some rest. Tomorrow, our plan of taking down The Fire Nation, begins!"
(They raise their hands and cheer, just like the old days of The Freedom Fighters.)
We join the Fire Nation teens walking up the steps to the palace.....
Ty Lee: "Wow! This place is just as beautiful as I remember it! I can just feel all the positive energy!
Zuko: "Because taking over cities and controlling people is so positive, isn't it Ty Lee?"
Mai: "Zuko, why do you always bash the Fire Nation?"
Zuko: "Because I know I can do better than my father. He failed as a father and as a Firelord!"
Azula: "He made one good decision. Banishing you."
*Zuko gets in Azula's face*
Zuko: "I don't care if there is Fire Nation soldiers and the Di Lee everywhere. Make one more remark about my banishment and you'll regret it."
Azula: "Ah, Zuko, you need to lighten up. It's over. Everyone is happy you're back."
*Zuko gets out of Azula's face, but then she gets in Zuko's face*
Azula: "And if you get in MY face again, you'll live to regret it, brother."
*Azula steps backwards, out of his face and glances over at Mai*
Azula: "Mai, learn to control your boyfriend from now on....That is, if you truly care about him."
Mai: "Azula, you don't fear me, but Zuko, please calm down. These outbursts of anger are not necessary. "
Zuko: "She starts it."
Azula: "You're older than me, yet you act so childish."
Zuko: "Well, this child has no problem of taking you on!"
Ty Lee: "There goes the positive energy...."
Zuko: "What did you say?!"
Mai: "Zuko...."
Zuko: "What?! Ty Lee thinks she can just stand there in her little perfect world. Wake up! This world isn't perfect! It's horrible! Stop being so happy!
Ty Lee: "Stop being so angry....."
Zuko: "Angry? Angry?! You haven't seen angry!"
*Zuko breathes fire into the air and walks towards Ty Lee*
Zuko: "You are not normal! You are too happy and so cheerful! Life is cruel! Look at my face! This scar is proof that life has wronged me! I used to be happy....then I got this scar....Maybe you'd like one to match!"
*Zuko lights fire in his hand, but someone unexpected grabs his arm from behind him.*
Azula: "Get out of Ty Lee's face and leave her alone. Zuko, I know you have your own problems, but don't take it out on us. Like you said at The Beach, you're only angry at yourself. Not Ty Lee. Not Mai. Not even me. But, if you want to act so powerful by attacking a girl, then don't attack Ty Lee. Attack me. I deserve it. I haven't been the best sister ever, but let me remind you of something. I will not stand by when you attack me, just like I won't let you threaten Ty Lee. I will have no hesitation of killing you...just like I did with The Avatar."
*Zuko's face becomes a mixture of fear, guilt, and anger. Azula lets him go and he stares at the ground for a few moments*
Zuko: "Ty Lee....I'm sorry. Azula's....right. I am angry at myself, not you.*
Ty Lee: "It's okay, Zuko.*
Zuko: "No, no it's not. I shouldn't treat you guys like this because of my own problems. Azula, you're my sister. Ty Lee, you're my friend. And Mai, I love you. I shouldn't be so angry all the time, but I am. I'm sorry."
Mai: "Zuko.....I love you too."
*They hug*
Ty Lee: "Wow, that was deep Zuko. Thank you and apology excepted!"
Azula: "What an amazing and heartfelt story. Now can we go to the palace?"
*They head up the steps and onto the platform, where they are greeted by a man*
Man: "Hello, I've been expecting you. My name is Suzon."
*Ty Lee giggles*
Zuko: "What was your name again?"
Suzon: "Suzon."
*Ty Lee laughs harder*
Azula: "Why did your parents name you that?"
Suzon: "What's wrong with my name?"
Azula: "Nothing is wrong with your name....Suzon."
*Ty Lee laughs even harder*
Mai: "Can we get moving before Ty Lee laughs herself to death...."
Suzon: "I am the formal general of the Ba Se Seng army. It's a pleasure to meet the Fire Nation's best. Which one of you will be accepting the crown?"
Azula: "It's undecided as of now, but you'll know in two days when a messenger arrives."
Suzon: "Ah, I see, now let me show you into your rooms."
Azula: "Okay...Suzon*
*Ty Lee drops to the floor laughing so hard*
Suzon: "What's wrong with her?"
Azula: "She'll be fine."
*Azula, Mai and Zuko follow Suzon into the place while Ty Lee stays on the floor laughing*
Ty Lee: "Suzon! Ha! That's a girls name!
*Ty Lee laughs*
Ty Lee: "Mai, wasn't that funny?"
*Ty Lee looks around to see nobody around her*
Ty Lee: "Guys?...Wait for me!"
*Ty Lee gets up, stands on her hands and walks inside the palace*
In the palace........
Suzon: "Prince Zuko, you and Mai will have the deluxe room. It was made by the king himself. Well, he didn't really make it....He hired people to do it for him.....You will find your room to your liking. There is two beds in there. I'd pick the one on the left. Has a nice view of the Fire Nation flag."
Zuko: "Hear that Azula? I am getting Kingly treatment already!"
Suzon: "Princess Azula, you and your friend Ty Lee will have the King's room. We had to remove his bed though. He took it with him when he departed. So, we made to new custom beds for you and your friend."
Azula: "The King's room? Very fitting, wouldn't you agree Zuko?"
*Zuko's face fills with a humorious anger*
Zuko: "That doesn't prove anything!"
*Ty Lee walks up to the group and flips to her feet*
Ty Lee: "What room do I get? I hope it was the kings! I heard it has the cutest wallpape and the softest pillows!"
*Zuko facepalms and goes to his room, shutting the door while Ty Lee stares in shock.*
Ty Lee: "Was it something I said?"
*Azula smiles*
Azula: "Yes."
Later that night, in Zuko and Mai's room where Zuko and Mai are watching the sky are while lying in the bed*
Zuko: "Tomorrow is going to suck."
Mai: "Why's that?
Zuko: "Tomorrow is the celebration, which means they're going to have a dance. Since, I'm the Prince I'll have to dance with the spotlight on me while everyone watches. I hate dancing!"
Mai: "Well, you won't be alone. I'll be dancing with you."
Zuko: "I thought you hated dancing?"
Mai: "I do. Tomorrow, we can hate it together."
*Zuko smiles, they kiss, and look back up towards the sky*
Over in The King's room.....Ty Lee is on the balcony's rail, sitting, while Azula stands against the wall.
Ty Lee: "This view is amazing!"
Azula: "I suppose it is rather....amazing."
Ty Lee: "Azula, you seem down! What's wrong?"
Azula: "Why can you read my emotions so well?"
Ty Lee: "When I was in the circus, I knew exactly how to entertain the crowd! I knew what they wanted and what they didn't want. I had a connection to them. And since your my best freind, I know exactly when you're down! So, what's wrong?"
Azula: "Well, if you must know, I am worried about the celebratory dance tomorrow."
Ty Lee: "You, worried? Why? Afraid to dance?"
Azula: "No. Dancing doesn't fear me. It's just that....I'm the princess and I'll have to dance with everyone watching. Zuko has to do the same. Only difference is, he has Mai. And no guy would dance with me. Remember Chen? He ran away after we kissed."
Ty Lee: "But we got him back! His house was ruined! And Azula, Chen was stupid. You weren't being youself anyways. You listened to my advice about guys. You're not me. You're better than me! Your Azula, princess of the Fire Nation! You'll find a guy to dance with you!
Azula: "Do you really think so?"
Ty Lee: "Yeah! But if not, I'll dance with you!"
Azula: "Thank you Ty Lee. Your advice and speech really helps. But no, you can dance with Suzon."
*Ty Lee laughs*
Ty Lee: "Maybe! Azula, I'm proud of you. Ever since coming here, you've been more...free. More girly..."
Azula: "Girly? I can't be girly! I am going to be Firelord one day."
Ty Lee: "This is a good thing! You've been so ruling and uptight all your life because you're perfect and you want to be Firelord. I think you need to take a break. Tomorrow, we go shopping!"
*Azula sighs*
Azula: "What did I do to get a friend like you?...."
Ty Lee: "Wait, is that a compliment?"
Azula: "Yes. Thank you Ty Lee."
*Azula hugs Ty Lee, who smiles and over excitedly hugs her back*
Azula: "Ty Lee.....let go of me."
Ty Lee: "This is the second time I've hugged you today! Third in my whole lifetime! Azula, you're my best friend and my idol! Let me enjoy the hug!*
Azula: "Fine....."
*Ty Lee releases the hug*
Azula: "I swear Ty Lee.....You are a bit weird sometimes."
Ty Lee: "Hey, that-"
Azula: "That was a compliment. Now go let's go to sleep. We have shopping to do tomorrow. And by the way, if I wake up and you're not in your bed and you're out shopping without me, you'll regret it. Goodnight Ty Lee."
*Azula goes to sleep in her bed*
Ty Lee: "Goodnight Azula!"
*Ty Lee runs to her bed, covered in pink pillows and blankets, and goes to sleep*
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