Avatar: Macai's Journey

Chapter 11: Celebration

Macai, Azula, Kett, Ty Lee, and Kanna walk to the celebration. The sun starts shining, but it is still chilly outside. There are dozens of local nobles outside, but some of them seem to be dressed more modestly. There is a local band that consists of an elderly flute player, a professional trumpet player, a boy drummer, a female harp player, and a woman with a biwa.

There were also tables outside with food and different refreshments. All of this was happening in the backyard of Chiko's home. Azula looks at Macai. "What is this?"

Macai responds, "Chiko's father recently decided to have a celebration. He made it an open celebration and told Chiko he could bring his friends. Chiko's friends invited their families. Which is why you see such a diverse crowd."

Azula: "By friends, I assume you are including friends who aren't nobles."

Macai: "Yes, exactly. Don't worry, we'll talk to him later and you can find out why this is all happening."

Azula: "I think you had something to do with this."

Macai shrugs his shoulders. "This was all them."

A noble looks at Macai and Azula. Noble: "Oh, Princess Azula I take it and Macai. Nice, I'm so glad you both are here."

Azula: "Who are you?"

Noble: "My name is Eun." Eun has dark brown curly hair, yellow skin, slanted brown eyes, a thin frame, wide lips, a ponytail, wide ears, and a long thin nose. Eun: "I am a local noble and I got to meet Macai in the park one day. He is a nice guy and it is an honor to have you both here."

Azula: "How did you know who I am?"

Eun: "Nyarri is a small town, word travels fast here."

Azula: "I don't like the sound of that."

Eun grins. "Well don't worry, we don't travel much outside of Nyarri."

Macai: "Thanks, Eun. Where is Chiko?"

Eun responds, "He is near the back door of his home at the edge of the backyard celebration. I saw him about five minutes ago, so he should still be there. He was talking with his brother Kento."

Macai: "Well then, you'll have to excuse us, Eun. I would like to introduce Azula." Macai turns around and notices Ty Lee, Kett, and Kanna are gone. Macai: "Where is Ty Lee?"

Azula: "They probably ventured off and did their own thing." Azula looks around and notices Ty Lee talking to three different boys. Azula points at her friend. "Oh look, there she is."

Macai: "Well, Rosh would certainly be upset about this. Ty Lee doesn't even have to do anything; they just gravitate towards her."

Azula responds, "Yeah, most guys seem to be afraid of me."

Macai chuckles. "Why wouldn't they be? They know they are not worthy."

Azula rubs Macai's hair and grins. "Of course not. I have all I need right here."

Kento shouts at Macai from the distance, "Macai, I thought you were coming?!"

Macai turns around, "I was on my way. Can't I also talk to my girl?"

Kento: "Of course you can, but I was afraid you two would get locked in your own world and the party would be over by the time you were ready to come."

Macai (to Azula): "This is Kento, Kento this is Azula."

Azula: "Nice to meet you."

Kento: "Nice to meet you." Kento looks in the distance and notices Ty lee. Kento: "Say, who is that?" Kento points at Ty Lee.