DAYS OF FIRE

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They get so excited about staying up all night.

The two girls are young and that is a novelty they rarely experience.

"What're we gonna do?" Ty Lee asks brightly. She can't wait. She walks through the colorful, vibrant, romantic festival with her eyes wide.

Azula doesn't get that excitement. Everything is exactly the same every year.

"I don't care. I want to go to sleep."

"But princess!" Ty Lee looks devastated.

Azula smirks. "Fine. For you, I will stay awake."

Ty Lee hugs her far too tightly to be appropriate.

Azula tries to change her mind but simply can't.