A Circus pt 2

I had everything packed into my backpack and Mai had dressed in a very dark, but fairly common dress. Azula had straight up put on what looks like baggy guys clothing. It was something similar to a T-shirt and Pants, except it was like 2 sizes to big. It worked though with he hat I gave her so I gave her a thumbs up.

As we went through the process of going in and entering the circus Azula had asked me about my backpack. It made sense, but I couldn't really explain it since it was something from my past life. Amusement parks were a common for me, since I not only worked at one while getting my classes for school done. I also had a lot of fun at amusement parks. Whenever I visited I would pack a bag with varying items from towels to snacks and so on. My response to Azula ended up just being that it helps to be prepared.

"So what is there to do at the circus?" "Well Ty Lee's show is within like 30 minutes, so we can play some of the games they have?"

"Yes let's crush these carnies!" Azula looked like she wanted to blow something up. I felt bad for the people who would have to deal with her. Though that wouldn't be much.

Starting at the closest game where you use fire bending to heat up a metal bar. it was basically like a thermostat, Azula though melted the bar and torched the counter. "Man it took literally a minute for you to already destroy one of the games."

"I would like my prize now!" The attendant for the game just stared at the melted slag. At least he still had 4 others for people to use. Eventually the attendant turned grabbed a prize off the back.

"Oooh Fancy!" The top prize was apparently a bottle of alcohol, "Let me see." Azula turned it towards me. It was called Firebranding Rum. "I am surprised that this is a prize."

Azula shrugged, "A prize is a prize lets win some more!" Azula immediately ran ahead it seemed she was obsessed with victor now. Mai grabbed my shoulder, "Go get her now, before she destroys more stuff." "Why its cute."

"Sure until she burns down a theater." "Hmmmuh, understandable. We should probably catch up then because she's already destroying the next stand."

Thirty minutes passed in a flash. With Azula's rampage of flame and victory and me getting Mai to take over the participating Azula and Mai won every single prize. Thank god I brought a back pack because I was forced to carry all the prizes.

"This shit is uncomfortable." "It was a given we would win, I mean Mai alone likely could beat all those throwing and tossing games." Mai sat down first and I ended up in between the two. "I honestly don't care too much about the winnings, though I do like the Teddy bear."

The said Teddy bear looked like a panda, I knew there was a panda looking spirit, but was there actually pandas? "Well you can keep the teddy bear and sleep with it at night Mai." Mai glared daggers at me, the show is starting. Interrupt and I'll stab you."

Azula looked over, "Mai you actually want to watch this?" It seemed Azula was still missing the concept of doing this secretly. "Its a good thing Mai wants to watch her friends performance. Would you not like the same?" "When would I preform some theatrical mess of acrobatics and freaks?"

Mai got up and switched seats with me scooting me over. "Well Azula how about I don't know something like a coronation? Would you not like your friends to be their supporting you? You don't get to sit next to Orin if you don't understand that. After all...It would mean soooo much for Orin to be at an event for you wouldn't it?"

Azula looked angry, but her Status read Regretful. Mai was also getting a little unpredictable. I hadn't expected her to spite Azula. "Alright don't fight. Azula is smart she can figure it out, and Mai you are being a little...I'll say mean, but I guess its more hostile."

Mai stood up, "Hostile? I am Hostile?" I stared at Mai and raised an eyebrow, "Yes you found something Azula truly wants, now you are using a manipulation tactic against her. Don't go to extreme Mai, that's all I am saying."

Mai paused and sat back down. "Let's just watch the show."

I looked at my notifications for the status. Mai's Status had two things and I couldn't be happier.

<Reputation +20>

<Attitude + 9>

The show started not much later. With an opening from the circus director and a few other performers. Azula might've been right to call a few of these people freaks though. Never thought I would see a three armed man juggle and yet there it was.

I mean nothing was really that freaky, but it seemed the world of ATLA capitalized on the weirdos of this world just like my original world. Thankfully there wasn't that many of them and it seemed like they volunteered and not forced.

Honestly I was unimpressed by the show, Mai also looked a little bored. Azula was watching silently and she seemed focused. Though I couldn't honestly tell, thankfully though it seemed the show was almost over. From what the Circus director said it was Ty Lee's turn and after that it would be a finale.

The director didn't really say Ty Lee's name, but introduced the Acrobatics. Telling Ty Lee's skills this would likely be her. It didn't take that long to tell me I was right as two people came out carrying Ty Lee. After that they threw her up onto a raised platform with a ladder. Ty Lee was far more flexible than I originally though as she literally flipped up the ladder.

Mai stopped looked so bored and began a slow clap, While Azula sat upright watching. Watching Ty Lee I had to say i was beyond impressed. Watching the a cartoon acrobatic act was one thing, watching it in person was a whole different thing. "You know she's really good."

"Pssh anyone can jump around and do flips." Azula thought about it for a second an add, "if they are in a fit state." Ty Lee wasn't just doing flips she was literally doing rotating spin across a rope. It hit me that if it was a pole and Ty Lee was undressing this could honestly pass a very skilled strip show. At one point Ty Lee even hung straight from platform, holding to the ledge with just her fingertips.

"I'm sorry to say Mai, but your talent in throwing seems pretty shit." "Fuck you, Orin." "Well you two are impressive, but this is impressive in a whole different way."

"How is this impressive?" Azula seemed actually Jealous with her tone. Except I couldn't comment on it, If Ty Lee was back in my original world. She would've been a literally Idol, all she would need is maybe some talent in singing. Could I possibly turn Ty Lee into the first Popstar? That's if she could sing, and camera's would need to be developed...

Shit if I could get camera's and television in this world. I could maybe get Ty Lee, Azula and Mai to be something like a K-pop group! That would be hilarious and amazing! The music in this world was severely lacking. For obvious reasons, but it would be really neat if I could introduce Metal, Bubble pop and Alt. Rock to the world.

"Is Orin drooling?" I broke from my focus of good music, "I am not drooling! I was just deep in thought. On another note can either of you sing?"

-----I had a long debate about this chapter and the next chapter... So I rewrote this chapter a few times, I hope you enjoyed it.-----