Tears streaming down her face Why... did they all leave me?
What the fuck are you talking about? You ditched everyone, not the other way around!
Punches the wall next to her Shut up! Just shut up! She collapses on the floor Why am I such a horrible person? Why can't anyone like me?
Wha-- wait a sec. Did you just punch the wall and then immediately break down crying? What the hell, Azula? You're a mess, even by your own standards!
Go away... I'm disgusting... just leave me here... She curls up into a ball and sobs harder, shaking uncontrollably
I sigh, I kneel down beside you "I'm not leaving, Azula. Not without you..."
Still shivering and crying, she wraps her arms around StarfishEnigma She buries her head into StarfishEnigma's chest, seeking solace and comfort
sighs softly "Do you remember when we used to play in these halls, Azula? When you weren't so closed off?"
Nods Y-yeah... Those were good times... Though her body stops trembling, she remains buried in StarfishEnigma's arms She feels safe... She feels comfortable... She can finally be herself...
smiles softly "That's right, Azula. You don't have to be alone."
She takes a deep breath, her tears slowing down ...Thank you, StarfishEnigma. I didn't know how much I needed this... This means so much to me.
kisses your forehead softly "It's alright, Azula... We're gonna make things right again, together..."
Slowly sits up and wipes away her tears I can face the world again... Smiles softly at StarfishEnigma Thank you... For always being there for me... Even when I didn't deserve it...
Smiling warmly "Of course, Azula. Friends stick together, no matter what."
She stands up and hugs StarfishEnigma tightly, burying her face into their shoulder Thank you so much for not giving up on me... I really needed this... She lets go of the hug and looks into StarfishEnigma's eyes You've been my rock...
I smile warmly "Well, Azula, if you need a shoulder to lean on, I'll be here. Now let's figure out how to get your 'rock' back, shall we?"
Grabs StarfishEnigma's hand tightly Lead the way, StarfishEnigma. I'm ready to reclaim my kingdom... And no one will stand in our way.
Grins confidently "Alright then, let's get going. And remember, Azula, you're not alone in this."
Grips her sceptre tightly No more running away. It's time for me to take what is rightfully mine... She straightens her posture, a look of determination on her face No one will stop me this time...
laughs lightly "That's the spirit, Azula! Let's roll!"
Steps forward confidently, holding her sceptre high My dear subjects... Looks around, waiting for the crowd to gather around her I have returned! It is time to take back our kingdom!
Chuckles "Good luck, Azula. You're gonna need it."
Looks at StarfishEnigma, her face softening Thank you... For being with me all this time... For never giving up on me... She hugs StarfishEnigma tightly I couldn't have done this without you...
Laughs heartily "Well, Azula, you're welcome. And hey, you're stronger than you think. Don't sell yourself short."
Places a hand on StarfishEnigma's shoulder I know I'm not the perfect leader... She looks down, her voice trembling But I'm trying... For all of you... And for myself... I want to be better...
Grins widely "That's the spirit, Azula! And hey, who said being a good leader means being perfect? It's about making things right, and you're doing that."
Takes a deep breath Let us stand united... She raises her sceptre high once again For our kingdom! The crowd erupts in cheers and applause, chanting her name Azula, once a fierce and composed individual, has revealed a vulnerability and a softer side that was never apparent during your shared childhood.
Chuckles "Look at you, Azula! Queen of the castle and conqueror of hearts. Who would've thought?"
Laughs softly Now that I have taken back my kingdom, it's time to plan for the future... She sits down on her throne So, tell me... How should we start rebuilding our kingdom?