ATLA/LOK Fem Imagines

Sister, Sister

Requested

My family's incredible at keeping secrets. For example, my dad poisoned my grandfather to become Fire Lord. My mother mysteriously disappeared the night my grandfather passed. In turn, the only motherly figure I have is my older sister. Azula is sneaky, manipulative, and downright insane. I can't complain much. After all, she's good to me.

Eager to keep me from becoming like our brother, scarred and abandoned, she often forces my training. I can tell her strict hand stems from care, though. She's shielded me from our father's wrath on every occasion.

That doesn't mean she hasn't manipulated or controlled me through fear. In her own twisted and overprotective way, she loves me. At least, I hope she does.

I treat secrets with care, opposing the blood and evil of my elders. Fate aligned me with the most powerful of benders. Without the lens of my title, I found my blessings: people who changed my dark outlook on life.

My sister began her search for our brother and uncle a few months back. Our father demanded she returns them to the Fire Nation, though not as a reunion. They're prisoners now. Of course, Azula quickly requested I come along as backup. She talked our father into the idea, claiming it would benefit the search. Truthfully, she would rather die than leave me alone with our father, claiming that though she respects our father, he would corrupt me.

After our failed attempt, Azula reunited with our childhood friends Mai and Ty Lee. They would help us to capture them. Her friends oppose each other. One's expressionless, and the other fills the room with joy.

Plans changed, though, and a more inviting target settled in Azula's view. Now, we attempt to capture the Avatar.

On one obscure night, I left base to adventure, leaving Azula alone to confess her devotion to her childhood friends. Ha. I didn't think she would ever do it. Azula can pretend to be as rigid as she wants, but she's a wimp when dealing with her emotions. I told her if she ever wanted to be with them, she would have to confess first. They're too afraid to confront her. Azula controls them through fear.

I kept my dual swords crossed on my back as I trudged through the forest. Sounds of summer surrounded me. The chirping of crickets, the rattle of cicadas, and the purring of frogs filled my ears. They remind me of my childhood: exploring the tropical forest with Lu Ten and Zuko. They taught me about the coqui that sits in trees, singing to the moon. Chimes like these make hazy memories of my youth so refined. I felt five again. I could feel my mom's soft hand on my cheek and Zuko's raspy giggles. So much warmth filled me. It's so different from the cold emptiness of Father's words and Azula's hesitant touch.

My journey through memory lane ended as quickly as it came.

A cold solid encased my feet, preventing me from traveling further into the greenery.

"Who are you, and what do you want?" A rough and feminine voice called out.

That's how my secret began.

I fell in love with the greatest benders of my time: Katara and Toph. An odd pair, I know. We love each other nonetheless.

I would sneak out at night to meet with them. Due to my sister's mission to capture their friend, I ran into them often. They do not know of my linkage, nor do I plan to tell them anytime soon. Wielding royal blood carries many responsibilities and negative connotations. Through befriending the pair, I hope I can live without the baggage of the Fire Nation. I can change my fate. I will not be at risk of turning evil.

They inspire me and give me the type of love I so desperately need. Nothing compares to Katara's nurturing touch and Toph's blunt yet caring honesty. While, in turn, for their generosity and genuine nature, I have yet to tell them the truth. As far as they know, I'm traveling the world, seeking refuge with an incredibly protective family. In their eyes, I am merely another victim of the fire nation.