Title: Happy Birthday
Author:
Dungeon Writer
Word Count: 164
Warnings: None, just sad
Challenge: 67 - Things I'll Never Say
Happy birthday, big cousin.
Uncle thinks I forgot your birthday, but I just don't want to bring up the topic. If he wants to talk about it, I'll listen. He's sitting in his room drinking tea. I won't disturb him.
I know you understand.
You always understood me. You used to make me laugh and practice Firebending. You promised that when you became Fire Lord, you'd make a law against Azula teasing me.
I'd be your right-hand man when I was old enough to join you at war, you promised. We, the Princes of Azulon's line would bring the Earth Kingdom to their knees.
Why did you leave me? I miss you, cousin. I miss you more than anything in the world.
Every day, I have so much to tell you. Now I'll never be able to say anything to you again.
Happy Birthday though. I still have your present. I'm going to leave it right by your shrine. I hope you like it.