A Second Flame: Zuko x Reader

Chapter 44

After Sokka spotted his father, we separated and went back to our cells.
Hopefully, an escape plan was in our future.

We at least have Sokka still posing as a guard so that's something... I just hope that Chit Sang guy doesn't rat him out.

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Hours passed, no word from anyone. Just the iron of prison doors as my company. I continued to practice my fighting stances, at least I was productive.

Suddenly, a knock on my door.
"Finally Sokka's here to tell me what's happening!" I thought.

The door slammed open, the light from the hallway burst into my cell.

"Miss me (Y/N)?"

My heart stopped when I heard that voice, there stood the princess of the Fire Nation,
"Azula... but how... why are you here?"

A vague smile crossed her lips as she shut the door behind her,
"I see you haven't changed... good I was hoping my brother wouldn't get to you much."

"What do you want?" I spat crossing my arms.

"Do you remember the day I banished you with my brother?"

"Of course... how could I forget?"

"You pretended not to be scarred but there was such a fear in your eyes. You used to be so small-minded... trying to put on a brave face for Zuko. You barely even cared about your own fate... and it seems no one else did either..." she stated.

"What- what are you talking about?"

"Your mother nor your father was there to see you off... they didn't care about you in the slightest. Were you disappointed? Or did you know their true feelings toward you?"

"Why are you telling me this? I'm not here to play your mind games Azula!"

"Fine I'll get to the point... on that day you were sent off there was one person who cared... can you guess who?"

"I... I don't know who you're talking about."

"I'm talking about me (Y/N). Has ZuZu really made you that stupid?" She raised her eyebrow.

"You're lying... you were the one who sent me away... you never cared!" My voice shot back at her.

"I was so hurt you liked Zuko better than me... it blinded my judgment... there's not a day that goes by where I wish I didn't send you away. But there's still time... join Ty Lee, Mai, and I... forget about everything else. You can finally get your life back as a Firenation noble. Perhaps even reunite with your dear parents?"

"I... your lying... your just trying to trick me... I know how you work Azula... I'm not going anywhere with you." I stammered holding my ground.

"Suit yourself.. but I have a feeling you'll change your mind."

She turned around and left leaving me feeling utterly numb.

I had never seen Azula act so... vulnerable.

A bit later I hearc another knock, luckily this time it was just Sokka.

"Do we have a plan yet?" I asked.

"We do... my dad I amd came up with it.. be in the yard in one hour we're going to need a big distraction.."

"Have you told Zuko and Suki yet?"

"I'm on my way to Suki next... I told Zuko quickly because some of the guards wanted him for some reason."

"Is he okay?"