Parting Ways... for now
"I believe the Princess will be taking her leave now, won't she?" asked Piandao, turning towards Azula
"Yes, I will be on my way" said Azula, and Sokka stared at her in surprise.
"Huh? How come? I thought you'd stay and watch every step of my training…" the gladiator said, looking slightly confused.
"I'm very flattered to see you'll miss me, Sokka" said Azula, making him wince and shake his head in denial "But I have important matters to deal with in the Capital. I will come for you in a few weeks, once I have established you as a combatant in the Superior Gladiator League"
"Oh… okay" said Sokka, now dreading the day Azula would return even though she wasn't even gone yet "Then I'll be free of you for a few weeks?"
"Yes, you will. Enjoy it while you can" Azula suggested, smirking.
"Fat, please guide the Princess outside" said Piandao "Your gladiator will be well trained the next time you see him, Princess"
"I should hope so" Azula stated "Good day, Master Piandao"
Sokka watched as she followed Fat through the door. Perhaps he would miss her, if only a little bit… especially since he wanted to know what exactly had she discussed with Piandao before the man had agreed to teach him. Although, truth to be told, she held so many mysteries that aroused his curiosity that if he had a chance, he wouldn't even know what to ask… Would he discover what she was hiding someday…?
"Are you ready, then, for your first lesson?" asked Piandao, bringing him out of his thoughts.
He could think about Azula's secrets and troubles later, that much was clear; because right now, he would be able to become the apprentice of the greatest sword master. He nodded, pushing everything else away and focusing on the matters at hand as he said.
"Yes, master"
Azula glanced back at the building once she was heading back to port amongst her Royal Guards. It was strange to think she was slightly reluctant to leave behind her gladiator: she hardly knew him yet she felt a strange attachment towards him. Was this the typical bond between a sponsor and gladiator? She forced herself to believe it was, although her heart seemed perfectly convinced of the opposite…
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