AN: Not me wanting to make this an angst imagine when they requested a happy ending.
AN: WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING PROMPTS UNTIL I'VE CAUGHT UP WITH ALL REQUESTS. Thank you for understanding
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You couldn't help but be mesmerized by Azula's movements as she practiced her forms. It didn't matter how long you spent in training, you would never be as graceful as she was.
"Do you think you could help me with my forms, Azula?"
You ask her when she finishes and makes her way over to where you were sitting.
"Perhaps. I don't know if I'll have time."
You give her a grateful smile, happy that she hadn't told you no. Ever since the Avatar reappeared, Azula had been busier than ever. You hated that her father asked her to go on missions because it made she left for months. Whenever she came back, you often asked to have her train you as an excuse to spend time with you. You hoped she didn't think anything of it, other than you wanting to get better at your forms.
"Thank you, Azula. Will you join me for dinner?"
"I can't. Father wishes to speak to me about my next mission."
"Oh, alright. I should go then. Let me know when you're free so we can train."
"I will."
The two of you bid each other goodbye and part ways.
X
Ty Lee waved her hand in front of you, trying to catch your attention.
"Helloooo? Can you hear me, (y/n)? Are you in there?"
You snap out of your trance, feeling embarrassed that you had been caught not paying attention. You ignore Mai's and Zuko's stare and focus on Ty Lee.
"I'm sorry, Ty Lee. Did you say something?"
"What's going on with you? You haven't been yourself lately."
"Nothing is wrong. I'm just thinking about the coming war. My father has been putting more pressure on me to take command of a small group of soldiers."
You tell her. Partly lying as you weren't going to tell her that you had been thinking about Azula.
"Do you really think we're stupid? You weren't thinking of that. I heard my father has given orders to put you in charge. You're being shipped off next week."
Mai and Ty Lee frown as they hear Zuko's words. They hadn't heard him sound so upset since his father had disowned him. While the two of you weren't best friends, you both still cared for one another. He knew you could take care of yourself but not when it came to saving the lives of others. If you saw someone in danger, you wouldn't care about the risks as long as you were able to save them.
"You're leaving, (y/n)? Why didn't you tell us?"
"It's not a big deal, Ty Lee. I'll be fine. It's just meant to be a short recon mission."
