AN: Manipulation and Abuse of Power. Do not read if triggered.
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You looked through the cell doors, wondering why everyone was so afraid of the woman that had been chained down like an animal. You had heard of the terrible things she had done but with her current mental state, there was no way that she could take anyone out.
Zuko had begged for you to come down to the Capital City to help him with Azula. He would have asked Katara but he knew that your sister still held a grudge against Azula for killing Aang back in Ba Sing Se. He survived so you weren't sure why she still held the grudge. Unlike Katara, you were always quick to give people second chances so you agreed to come down and help Azula to the best of your ability.
Taking a deep breath, you nodded to the guards and stepped inside. Azula paid no attention to you, simply just looked down at the floor. There was no point to even try to look up because of the chain that was currently locked on the collar. The collar had been a recent addition because she burned one of the doctors with her fire.
"Give me the keys."
"But ma'am, Fire Lord Zuko said that under no circumstances for the prisoner to be released."
"Fire Lord Zuko, gave me explicit permission to use whatever means necessary to help Princess Azula. Give me the keys or you'll answer to him."
The guard gulped loudly at the glare you were giving him. Not wanting to mess with you, he quickly handed you the keys.
"You can close the cell behind me if you're so scared of her."
As soon as you stepped back inside, the guards were quick to slam the doors closed.
"This is no way to treat the Princess."
You say out loud, knowing that Azula may or may not be listening to you. You bend down and start unlocking the chains one by one until there's nothing left. Still, Azula doesn't move.
"Princess?"
Nothing. You reach down to raise her head to look at you by her chin. Her eyes are glossy for a second and then go back to the gold tone that was similar to Zuko's.
"Nice of you to come back to the land of living, Princess Azula."
She glares at you, and attempts to push you off of her. Her attempts are futile due to the fact that she had lost strength. That and the fact that you bended her blood to stay on her knees. You could tell Azula was afraid but she remained expressionless. The only hint that you could see was the slight quiver in her lips. Seeing that you had gotten through to her, you let her go.
"I'm only going to say this once so listen up. Fire Lord Zuko has tasked me to help you with your recovery. I'm your last hope. If things don't work out, he's not giving you another chance. Don't worry, Princess Azula. I'll take care of you. I'm the best healer in the four nations. All you have to do is trust me. Trust that I have the best interests for you and you'll be better in no time."
