The Mother of Faces descended before them, her presence overwhelming. No one had time to react before her clear but displeased voice tightened everyone's hearts.
She was annoyed—deeply so. This was the second time Kahn had actively sought her out.
"I am a peaceful, kind, and friendly Spirit. Every season, I pass through Worryless Valley to grant one wish to those fortunate enough to encounter me. This is my gift to humanity."
Her voice sharpened.
"I never forbade granting multiple wishes to the same person… but no Spirit appreciates such greed. Do you understand, Spiritbender?"
A massive wolf Spirit materialized beside her, baring its fangs at the group—ready to attack if commanded.
The displeasure in her tone was unmistakable.
As far as the Mother of Faces was concerned, Kahn was nothing more than a greedy mortal abusing loopholes.
And Kahn knew she wasn't wrong. He did feel guilty—but he had no choice.
"Respected Mother of Faces," Kahn said earnestly, bowing deeply.
"I hold no disrespect. Disturbing you like this was never my intention. It's just… my companions and I truly need your help. I had no choice but to take certain measures. Please forgive me."
His sincerity made the Spirit pause.
She stared at him in long silence before finally speaking.
"…I hope your words are true."
"So tell me—why have you come to find me this time?"
Relief washed over the group. Kahn exhaled quietly, then turned toward Noriko, giving her a reassuring nod.
Noriko's hands trembled. The legendary Spirit she'd only heard of in stories had appeared before her—irritated, no less. She clutched Ikem's hand, nervous and overwhelmed.
"It's alright," Ikem whispered, squeezing her hand. "Go on."
Bolstered by his reassurance, Noriko stepped forward and lowered her head respectfully.
"Respected Mother of Faces… I wish for you to restore my lost memories and my original appearance."
The Spirit's gaze fell upon her.
"You…" Her voice softened. "I remember you. One of the few humans who left a deep impression on me. You once possessed a beautiful face—but you traded it for an ordinary one."
A vine-like arm extended. A face materialized upon her palm.
Azula and Zuko froze, stunned.
It was their mother's face—Ursa's true face.
Though they had already accepted that Noriko was Ursa, seeing the undeniable proof stirred emotions they had buried far too long.
The Mother of Faces observed the face gently.
"Do you regret your choice? Very well. If this is your wish…"
The face floated forward, pressing itself over Noriko's own. A soft glow enveloped her.
Her appearance—and her memories—returned.
When the glow faded, Noriko was no more.
Ursa stood in her place.
Without sparing her another glance, the Mother of Faces addressed Kahn.
"The wish is granted. Now I shall leave. But Spiritbender… I hope the next person I meet is not you."
Her tone dropped ominously.
"Otherwise—"
Her body dissolved into water before she finished. The wolf Spirit gave Kahn a final glare before fading into the lake as well.
Kahn let out a breath. "I've been disliked, huh…"
Even unfinished, her warning was clear:
Don't come back. Ever.
He shot a look at East, South, West, and North—who had spent the entire encounter casually watching like it was a festival—and sighed.
But no one else cared about Kahn's predicament.
All eyes were on Ursa.
Her ordinary features were gone. In their place was the familiar, gentle beauty of the mother they once knew.
Her eyes slowly opened. They swept over everyone until they found Zuko and Azula.
"…Zuko, Azula. My dear children. You've grown so much."
"Mother!"
Zuko couldn't hold back. He rushed into her arms like a child who'd finally found home.
Ursa embraced him tenderly, stroking his hair just as she once had.
Her fingers stopped at the scar over his left eye. Her breath hitched.
He had grown taller, more mature, more handsome—yet the world had left its mark on him.
The Crown Prince who had fought the Fire Lord himself, been banished, hunted, and whispered about across the Fire Nation…
And all of it endured at only thirteen or fourteen years old.
Pain tightened her chest.
"I'm so sorry," Ursa whispered, voice trembling. "You've suffered so much…"
Zuko held her hand, comforting her instead.
"It wasn't your fault, Mother. It was Ozai. And… it's over now."
Feeling her warmth, he felt as though every hardship he'd endured had finally, finally been worth something.
Ursa and Zuko had countless words they wanted to say to each other, but for the moment, neither knew where to begin.
Then her gaze shifted.
Azula.
Azula had frozen the moment Ursa called her name.
Watching Zuko embraced so easily, she hesitated. Her face remained unreadable, half-hidden by shadows.
Only when Ursa walked toward her did Azula finally raise her head.
Her throat tightened.
A thousand conversations she had rehearsed—accusations, questions, confessions—dissolved to dust the instant she met Ursa's gentle eyes.
Instead, her old instinct took control.
A bitter smirk lifted her lips.
"Are you disappointed to see a monster like me too?"
The moment the words escaped, she regretted them.
No. Not like this. Not now.
But Ursa didn't hesitate.
She embraced Azula tightly.
Warmth wrapped around her. Something wet slid down Azula's cheek—Ursa's tears.
And Ursa, despite crying, was smiling.
"I'm so happy to see you, Azula. My precious daughter."
"You are not a monster."
Azula's eyes went wide.
She couldn't speak. Couldn't breathe.
Inside her—deep, deep inside—
Click.
Something unlocked.
Something she had never dared to hope for.
...
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