Keeping A Pet

Do note that from whence forth, this flashback takes a gory, dark and twisted turn. Read at your own peril. Not suitable for those below eighteen. 

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"Azula!" Benjamin's voice sliced through the air, his teeth clenched in fury. He tried to wrench the rod from his chest, but each movement sent searing waves of pain rippling through him, forcing him to cry out in agony.