Flying Bisons [2] Bolin

Chapter 20

It has been a couple of days and I have spent my time either at the studio watching Bolin act for the movers or at Air Temple Island figuring out what heat bending actually is. So far I've managed to bend heat into Bo's body, which he is extremely happy about. He continues to say how he 'never needs to wear a coat again', but my issue is that heat bending drains all of my energy, which I don't understand why if I've been doing it my whole life without knowing.

I stand in front of my mirror and smile with satisfaction. Tonight is Bo's big premiere for his mover, and I have to say I'm excited to see it. He's been working so hard on it, he deserves to have the spotlight solely on him. The only thing about tonight that I'm not looking forward to is being in my Princess attire. Varrick insisted that it would look good for the mover, and I know he is just using me for publicity, but I'm okay with it if it means more people can see how amazing Bolin is.

I place my royal headpiece in my hair before walking out of my room towards the Temple grounds. The evening breeze blows against my hair as I walk outside, and I soon find myself stopping as I see Bolin walking towards me. I look at him in confusion, he isn't supposed to be here.

"Bo, I thought I was meeting you at the arena?" I ask as I walk towards him. I feel myself frown ever so slightly when I reach him as I realise that he isn't holding the excitable smile I expected him to. He doesn't look at me as he stops before me and I can sense myself growing worried.

"Mako's been arrested." He says grimly. My eyes widen in shock as I stare at him.

"What? Why?" I ask. He sighs and looks up at me giving me an unreadable look.

"They found evidence that he was the one that attacked city hall." He says.

"You can't be serious." I exclaim. There's no way that Mako did it, there has to be a mistake.

"Yeah, I'm going by to visit him, do you want to come?" He asks. I nod immediately.

"Of course, we can take Lulu." I say as I quickly guide him towards the flying bison. Something doesn't add up here, and I am going to find out what it is.

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I guide Lulu towards the ground and I jump off quickly with Bolin by my side. I look at him out of the corner of my eye as we walk towards the prison. I can tell that he is nervous to see Mako by the way he fidgets with his fingers. I don't blame him. I wouldn't want to see Iroh in prison for a terrorist crime. I take his hand in mine and squeeze it gently which causes him to turn to me. I give him a small smile to show him that I'm by his side, and he returns it as he holds onto my hand tightly.

We walk into the prison and make our way over the the front desk. Bolin smiles to the man who stands on the other side, and I can't tell if he's trying to cover his nerves or if he's just being friendly.

"I'm here to visit my brother, Mako." He says. The man narrows his eyes on the both of us and nods. He stands up and we both go to follow, but he quickly stops walking and looks at us with a serious expression.

"Only one of you can go." The man grunts. Bolin quickly turns to me and I look back, giving him a reassuring smile.

"Bo, go. I'll be right out here waiting for you." I say as I squeeze his hand again. He nods and lets go of my hand, letting him follow the man to a locked door. A guard appears on the other side of the door and he opens it, guiding Bolin towards Mako. I watch him leave and I sigh internally. I wish I could go with him, but I guess rules are rules.

The receptionist returns to his seat after the door locks behind Bolin and the guard, and I walk towards him again. He watches me closely as I stand awkwardly looking at the man.