Long Feng let go of her waist and nodded his head formally, before heading out in the royal gardens. Azula rolled her eyes and returned to her friends. "Azula, where've you been?" Ty Lee asked, excitedly. "I… had to use the bathroom…" she shrugged, using the first excuse coming up. "I thought you were dancing with that old man…" Mai cocked an eyebrow. Azula's face fell. "Fine, I was offered a dance, but it doesn't matter. He knows who we are." The girls blinked. "H-how?" Ty Lee stammered. The Princess folded her arms and leaned against the closest wall. "I don't know, but I'm willing to find out. You two stay here and keep an eye on the Dai Li. I'll go find Long Feng." her golden eyes flashed dangerously as she headed out to the royal gardens, where Long Feng had headed earlier.
The gardens were spacey, but rather dark, filled with all kinds of flowers. The most amazing was the gazebo in the middle, in which one could sit and watch the stars the whole night, without being bothered. And Long Feng was sitting right there. Azula stopped for a second, considering the chances she had. She could face him for sure. With that, she headed straight to the gazebo with her high heels clicking rhythmically, awaking Long Feng from his thought. "What are you doing here?" he asked, narrowing his eyes. Azula cocked an eyebrow. "I needed some private time. What's your excuse? I have heard you're quite the womanizer in parties." she smirked; satisfied she knew some way to annoy him. "I don't feel like flirting around today." he spoke. The Princess took a seat next to him and crossed her legs, the delicate material falling to the side, thanks to the long cut the dress had on the right side. Much of her perfect shaped thighs were revealed, but as it was dark, she assumed no one would notice.
Unfortunately for her, the Earthbender's eyes fell straight on her perfect, milky skin. "It seems like the sun hasn't seen you much." he smirked. Azula's cheeks flashed red. "What do you mean?" she asked, frowning. "You're all white." he replied formally. "I don't have time for holiday…" she replied simply. "Oh, yes… You're busy conquering cities." he raised an eyebrow. "Why can't you just mind your own business?!" Azula yelled, angrily. "Because… I have worked too hard to get where I am and I'm not going to let a 16-year-old spoilt Princess to take it away from me!" he replied, raising his own voice. Azula's eyes narrowed. "How dare you?! You're nothing more than a filthy peasant and you're lucky I even noticed your ugly, annoying face!" she yelled and sat up quickly.
Long Feng pushed himself up as well. "A filthy peasant? A filthy peasant?! Well, you're nothing more than a spoilt brat, who was born and raised to spread war! You never lacked anything! You never had to struggle to survive! You weren't thrown on the streets by your own mother!" Azula stopped breathing for a second at his last sentence. Her eyes were slightly widened and she was starring away. "My own mother left when I was ten…" she spoke. Long Feng huffed. "She left with the idea I was a heartless monster. I never had the chance to prove her wrong." Azula continued. The man bit his lip, staying silent for a moment. "I'm sorry." he sighed finally, watching the princess' back. The Princess turned to face him. "I'm sorry I yelled at you. I guess all the stress of being in an unknown city all alone just broke out now…" she shrugged.
"Let's call a truce, okay? We can help one another at some point." Long Feng suggested, and Azula could only agree. She nodded. "But, how did you know who I was?" she raised an eyebrow. Long Feng gave a nervous grin. "I kind of had some agents to spy on you. I have never heard of the Kyoshi Warriors. Do they really exist?" Azula laughed at his response. "Of course they exist." she nodded. "They are non-benders, from the Kyoshi Island. We found them, beat them and stole their clothes, so that we could get in Ba Sing Se."
"Why did you want to enter Ba Sing Se so badly?" he asked. "I am looking for the Avatar." she replied. Long Feng smirked. "It seems we just found a reason to work together." Azula cocked an eyebrow. "Oh?" "The Avatar is getting in my way. He's trying to convince the Earth King the War with the Fire Nation is real…" "But it is real." Azula interrupted. He raised his hand, to silence her, so he was able to finish. "The Earth King is not aware of it. Neither are the citizens. Well, most of them. If he's convinced that it is real, I would lose my job and maybe I'd get imprisoned." Azula smirked. "Interesting…" "If you help me overthrow the Earth King, I'll get you the Avatar." Long Feng raised his eyebrow. Azula's smirk increased, matching his own at a terrifying point. "Deal." she agreed.
"Now, my new ally… Would you like to come to my office for a drink?" he offered. Azula raised an eyebrow and faked a charming smile. "I'd be honored." she teased. "This way, your Highness…" he teased back, offering his arm for her to take. Azula's arm slipped around his as they headed towards Long Feng's office.
