Don't ever break up with me again.
You might think this was happily ever after,
but there's a lot more to the full story
of Mai and Zuko.
[laughing]
Azula.
Mai's known Zuko since they were kids.
Even when they were young, there was always
a little tension between them.
It couldn't be more obvious to Azula and Ty Lee.
They never missed an opportuniy to mess with them.
[screaming]
[splashing]
[laughing] See, I told you it would work.
Aww, they're so cute together.
But don't forget what they had in common.
While Zuko and Azula's father was obviously
the Fire Lord himself,
Mai was also the child of a political family.
Fire flakes, Dad?
Mai's father, Ukano, was appointed governor
of Omashu, or New Ozai, as the Fire Nation called it.
There really is no fathoming
the depth of my hatred for this place.
Mai, your father was appointed governor.
We're like royalty here. Be happy and enjoy it.
Honestly, Mai hated a lot of things.
But she wasn't alone. Zuko also tended
to find the bad in any situation.
That's probably what made them fall in love
in the first place.
Orange is such an awful color.
[chuckles]
You're so beautiful when you hate the world.
I don't hate you.
I don't hate you, too.
[clearing throat] Zuko could have a word with you?
Can't you see we're busy?
When Zuko returned from his banishment,
he and Mai finally spent some time together.
And eventually became boyfriend and girlfriend.
Deep down, Zuko wasn't completely happy,
but not because of Mai.
Zuko was back home and had everything he wanted.
It almost seemed too good to be true.
[quacking]
You seem so downcast. Has Mai gotten to you already?
Though actually, Mai has been in a strangely good mood lately.
Zuko's uneasy feeling found its way into his relationship.
Slowly, but surely this pressure was building,
and Zuko's temper became unstable.
Don't girls like stuff like this?
Maybe stupid girls.
Forget it!
During a party on Ember Island, he reached a breaking point.
Stop talking to my girlfriend!
Relax, it's just a party.
Zuko, what is wrong with you?
What's wrong with me?
Your temper is out of control.
You blow up over every little thing.
You're so impatient, and hot headed and angry.
Well, at least I feel something, as opposed to you.
You have no passion for anything!
You're just a big blah!
It's over, Zuko. We're done.
Who broke my nana's vase?!
But Ember Island is a place of understanding others,
as well as yourself.
Zuko and Mai let their feelings known
to almost the whole world,
while Azula sat back, and enjoyed the show.
I should be happy now, but I'm not.
I'm angrier than ever, and I don't know why!
There's a simple question you need to answer then.
Who are you angry at?
No one, I'm just angry.
Yeah. Who are you angry at, Zuko?
Everyone. I don't know.
Is it Dad?
No. No.
- Your uncle? - Me?
No, no, no, no.
Then who? Who are you angry at?
Answer the question, Zuko.
Talk to us. Come on, answer the question.
Come on, answer it.
I'm angry at myself!
Why?
Because I'm confused.
Because I'm not sure I know the difference
between right and wrong anymore.
You're pathetic.
I know one thing I care about. I care about you.
[clapping]
Well, those were wonderful performances, everyone.
That wouldn't be the last time Zuko and Mai broke up,
and immediately got back together.
Regardless, after that trip, they were happy.
Tell me if you can have anything you wanted right now,
what would it be?
Hmm. A big, fancy fruit tart with rose petals on top.
You know, being a prince and all,
I might just be able to make that happen.
[chuckles] That would be impressive.
Do you think you can find a fresh fruit tart for the lady,
with rose petals on top?
Excellent choice, sir.
I guess there are some nice perks
that come with being royalty.
But even when Zuko had everything he wanted,
he started to question everything he thought he wante.
So, how did it go?
When I got to the meeting, everyone welcomed me.
My father had saved me a seat. He wanted me next to him.
I was literally at his right hand.
Zuko, that's wonderful. You must be happy.
During the meeting I was the perfect prince.
The son my father wanted.
But I wasn't me.
In Zuko's first war meeting since his return,
Ozai conceived his plan to destroy the Earth Kingdom.
Zuko knew right then and there
he needed to leave to join the Avatar,
even though it would break Mai's heart.
I'm sorry, Mai.
"Dear Mai, I'm sorry that you have to find out
this way, but I'm leaving."
Stop! This isn't about you. This is about the Fire Nation.
Thanks, Zuko. That makes me feel all better.
Mai, I never wanted to hurt you,
but I have to do this to save my country.
Save it? You're betraying your country.
That's not how I see it.
Despite her broken heart, Mai knew deep down
Zuko's intentions were good.
When it came down to capturing him
or helping him escape,
Mai aided her ex-boyfriend over Azula,
her best friend from childhood.
What are you doing?
Saving the jerk who dumped me.
Ah!
[screaming]
Leave us alone.
The thing I don't understand is why.
Why would you do it? You know the consequences.
I guess you just don't know people
as well as you think you do. You miscalculated.
I love Zuko more than I fear you.
No, you miscalculated. You should have feared me more!
Come on, let's get out of here!
You're both fools.
What shall we do with them, Princess?
Put them somewhere I'll never have to see
their faces again and let them rot.
It was a gamble on Mai's part, but her love paid off.
After Ozai's defeat, Zuko became the new Fire Lord.
Mai was released from prison, and, uh,
hey, got back together with Zuko.
Mai. You're okay. They let you out of prison?
My uncle pulled some strings, and it doesn't hurt
when the new Fire Lord is your boyfriend.
So does this mean you don't hate me anymore?
I think it means... I actually kind of like you.
But don't ever break up with me again.
Together, they lived happily ever after.
Well, not really.
Through the first year of his reign,
Zuko unknowingly began to distance himself from Mai.
The new Fire Lord had been secretly meeting
with Ozai in prison. Eventually, Mai found out,
she claimed Zuko loved his secrets
more than he loved her, and she left him.
But Mai was still committed to protecting him at all costs.
After Sozin's coment, Mai's father, Ukano, created
the New Ozai Society, a secret organization dedicated
to overthrowing the new Fire Lord.
As a feeble attempt to recruit Mai,
he sent a boy named Kei Lo
to present his daughter with flowers.
The intention was that Kei Lo's romantic gesture
would help enlist Mai into his society.
Of course... Mai didn't fall for it.
However, she kept seeing Kei L.
Mai planned to use Kei Lo to spy on her father.
While Zuko was off searching for his mother,
Mai and Kei Lo started dating
despite Ty Lee's clear disappointment.
Upon Zuko's return from the search
Ukano's plans were set into motion.
He and Azula organized the mass abduction of children
across the Fire Nation,
including Mai's little brother, Tom Tom.
She and Kei Lo teamed up with Zuko and Avatar Aang
to stop them.
And then things got... uh, weird.
Zuko was truly glad to see Mai happy,
and he admitted to her that he missed her.
Mai didn't take that very well.
She told Zuko that Kei Lo liked her
a lot more than she liked him, and that's the way it should b.
She wanted to keep Zuko safe,
but not at the expense of another broken heart.
That's what Mai said,
but it might not be how she felt.
Unbeknownst to Zuko,
she still had a secret photo of them together.
Maybe she still loved him after all.
Do you think Mai and Zuko ever got back togethe?
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