(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