A Light Exists in Spring

by QueenTyZula

After the darkness, the smoke, the shadows and the fade to gray, stands a woman in green. Her face painted, she approached the large, lavish Kemurikage hideout and the red doors, bearing a golden, dragon doorknob, completely alone. She took a deep breath, balling five shaking fingers that never before did such things. [Tyzula Week Spring 17] *Taking zero credit for the artwork.

6. Knowledge

"You all are not needed anymore," stated Fire Lord Zuko calmly from the burning throne.

"Not needed!" Exclaimed Ty Lee, eyes wide. She could not believe this! Her life was actually looking up. Azula was back, though they had spoken little to one another, yet she could at least catch a glimpse of her when she met with Zuko and her Kemurikage sisters.

"Don't you think this is a little early, Fire Lord?" Asked Suki, placing a hand on Ty Lee's shoulder for comfort. "Azula and her friends aren't exactly the most trustworthy guardians of the city".

The throne was suddenly transformed into a brilliant blue as Azula joined her brother's side on the throne with her Kemurikage members stepping out from the shadows and gathering behind the two Kyoshi Warriors in a, though non-threatening show of dominance. Ty Lee's heart raced as Azula took a seat in her usual, commanding manner, the way she was sitting was oddly reminiscent of their brief stint in Omashu. When it was just three girls commanding the most powerful armies the world has ever seen.

"You heard him. The Kyoshi Warriors are sworn to defend that tiny island near the Southern Water Tribe. Our nation has suffered enough from incompetence and with the knowledge my sisters and I have of our home, we are better suited to protect it from further disturbances," Azula paused, noting Suki's flustered face. "Of course, you will be generously compensated for your services. The Fire Lord will see to that, now, take your colorful fangirls and go back to your namesake island".

Baffled, both Ty Lee and Suki looked to Fire Lord Zuko who only nodded once in agreement.

"B-But this is MY home!" Shrieked Ty Lee angrily.

"You have your calling," answered Azula on Zuko's behalf. "Unfortunately, it is not in the fire nation. You've sworn your allegiance to others".

Without thinking, she screamed back in tears, "Because you made me!" Ty Lee suddenly cupped her hands over her mouth and sprinted from the room.

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Azula began to rise after the distraught Kyoshi Warrior, surprised at her reaction. "Sis, let her go. She's just being dramatic," assured the fire lord with a roll of his eyes at Ty Lee's sudden leave from their meeting.

The firebender stood, exiting her place on the throne, approaching Suki she stopped giving a pompous turn up of her nose. "I'm not letting her go again," she whispered so only Suki could hear the words. "When you leave, be sure to leave her too. She belongs with me".

With that, she nudged the Kyoshi Warrior harshly on the shoulder before leaving to follow the acrobat.