Azula grinned inwardly as she ignored Shong Tai, the new Dai Li commander, talking about their plans. Ever since she had recruited the Dai Li, everything had been going according to plan. She had even managed to apprehend the Avatar while he was attempting to deliver a message to her weak brother Zuko.
Zuko and his water tribe girlfriend had even fallen asleep in the palace gardens, allowing the ever-secretive Dai Li agents to drop down and abduct them. She noticed Shong Tai looking at her expectantly, and she glared at him.
Shong Tai's eyes sparked with fear, but he managed to keep a cool expression and ask in an only slightly wavering voice, "Who should become the new Warden, m'lady? The old one has resigned, regretfully." He bowed his head in respect as Azula considered the predicament at hand.
I need someone trustworthy. Someone who worked his way to the top, old fashioned style. A hard worker, not susceptible to praise, a thinker. The definition of a Dai Li commander.
Having made up her mind, Azula bid him rise as she broke the news. "You, my ever faithful Shong Tai, commander of the Dai Li, have been awarded the honorable rank of Warden of the Prison of Storms." The commander, surprised at just being dubbed Warden, fell to his knees in thanks.
"Thank you, my princess. I will report to duty immediately." With that, the new Warden clipped out of the room at a brisk pace, and Azula let down her calm, orderly appearance and her face twisted into a crazed grin. Tonight was her night. She would finally become the ruler of what was rightfully hers.
Authors Notes
Ok, so this is just some junk I managed to finish, I'm in the middle of the hurricane, so don't expect a lot for a while, but I will still try to post as often as possible!