(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.