Blue Fire 火 Tyzula

XIX. Woods

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A Nod - The Spy Gone North OST

''So many good things are waiting for both of us out there. There is no doubt in my heart Azula. Just have faith in me, okay?''

Those were the last words Ty Lee had said to Azula the last time she had gone to see her.

The next time they would meet, the brunette would help her break out of prison, and run away with her.

The challenge was to make it out of the tower unnoticed, and down the volcano it was placed within.

As scary as it was thinking their plan might fail, something inside Azula began brewing with reassurance as her last days in prison went by.

She would have to take yet another plunge into a dark abyss, where she couldn't foresee what was up ahead, nor predict what would happen, but the faith and love she had cultivated in her heart was more than enough to keep on moving forward.

With Ty Lee next to her, nothing truly seemed impossible.

...

Ty Lee had taken the whole month to brilliantly plan Azula's prison break and set up everything they would need for their journey beforehand.

She had already left a tent, food, water and clothes in a secret spot only she knew how to get to in the woods up north from the Capital so they had supplies for their journey once they got out of the tower. She had also packed bags with clothes for her and Azula that she managed to take from her room in the palace.

During the evenings however, she made sure she enjoyed spending her last days in the capital with her family, since she wasn't sure when she'd be able to see them again, and as much as that saddened her, she knew her choice was the right one.

On her last weekend before the big date of the escape, she invited her whole family and Mai to her favorite restaurant for her own farewell dinner, since she hadn't told them she'd be leaving the Capital yet.

Of course Ty Lee couldn't tell them her actual plan, even less that she was about to commit a huge felony by helping the Princess of the Fire Nation escape from the tower prison, but she did want to tell them beforehand that she would be leaving to find her happiness elsewhere.

Everyone arrived at seven pm sharp and took a seat on the huge table the brunette reserved for them. A few minutes later, the last guest arrived.

''Mai! I'm so glad you were able to make it!'' The brunette said as soon as her friend came inside dim-lit restaurant.

''Yeah, sorry for the tardiness, I had some business with Mr. Firelord to take care of.'' Mai replied, unemotionally as always.

''Oooh, does that mean you'll eventually get back together?'' Ty Lee teased while approaching her.

''We'll see... For now I'm keeping my options open.'' Mai replied, crossing her arms.

''Well that's great, either way I'm happy for you.'' Ty Lee said with a huge smile.

''I must say... you've seem very happy the last few times I've seen you. More than normal anyways.'' Mai noted rising an eyebrow.

''Oh do I? Well... Yeah, I guess I've just been happy to be back home!'' Ty Lee replied smiling, not revealing the true reason of her happiness

"Mai..." She said right before leaping to hug her friend, making the other girl confused as always.

"I don't know when, but I'm sure I'll see you again... So don't worry about me okay? You know I will be happy with my choice." The brunette told her.