Katara's precious necklace has disappeared! Princess Azula, the ambitious and ruthless younger sister of Fire Lord Zuko, hears from a mysterious peasant woman that she will one day be Fire Lord. In a reality where Ozai manages to turn the war to his side and take hold of the world under his ruling, Zuko and Azula are sent to the water tribes as a way to keep them accounted for. His own sister, Azula, and her friends Mai and Ty Lee have already fallen to the Fire lord and become his property. I'm sorry in advance for the terrible plots. Language: English Words: 36,054 Chapters: 9 /? Mai only finds it on their wedding night, which is the first she's even hearing about itand she's not best pleased about that. It may be too late when she realizes the risk she took that night will affect not only her life and her tribes destiny, but the entire worlds fate. As they grew older, the siblings grew apart, but not just in the "normal" way. She had flaunted her blind eyes when facing opponents, but turns away when talking to friends. As it turns out, Ozai couldn't have chosen a better namesake for his power-obsessed daughter. Though Kiyi fully accepted Zuko as her family, she became the target of the New Ozai Society -- a fanatical group loyal to Ozai. Thank you so much! Ozai always pitted Zuko and Azula against each other for his love and affection (if we can call it that). Zuko crossed his arms watching her resume her work on the bowl of plants. Azula's tenuous and unhealthy relationship with her mother contributed to her mental break. What do you need?. In the heat of the Fire Nation Palace, lines blur between friendships and romance, past traumas and present day problems. In Smoke and Shadow, Azula finds letters from Ursa -- one of which reveals that Zuko's true father may not be Ozai. One of the most famous royal portraits in history of the leaders and representatives of the nations after the Peace Talks of Ember Island, vulgarly known as The Children on Top of The World, has currently been restored and shown in Calderas Royal History Museum this past fall and attracted thousands of visitors. Fans got a hint as to what school in the Fire Nation was like in season 3 -- strict, scheduled, and usually connected to the military in some way. The end of the 100-year war is uncharted territory. Zuko grows up in a hostile nation. Similarly, Azula incorporates parts of a real-world martial arts style into her fighting. When the Hundred Year War ends the world finds itself being forced to peace by the new, inexperienced young leaders. There was something mystical about the Princess of the Northern Water Tribe. Zuko watched, horrified, as he realised his father and uncle were fighting for real. 9 She And Zuko Both Impersonate Mythical Beings Though the Fire Nation siblings vary in their abilities, predilections, and personalities, they have a few things in common. But Zuko and Azula might only be half-siblings instead. One of those is that they both seem to be into mythology and local stories to some degree. (Zuko/Katara, eventual Zuko/Harem). This would make Azula the true heir to the throne of Fire Lord. It was an arranged marriage fic where there was a massive language barrier between Zuko and Katara. When Sokka and Katara Amaruq move into the city, the last thing they expect to find is a new family. Together or apart, they will change the fate of many who cross their path. AN: Lu Ten accidentally became a main characterwhoops? Please consider turning it on! Fortunately, she did not go as far as Azulondid with the destruction of the Southern Water Tribe and the genocide of Waterbenders. The Bei Fongs had to have insurance in this war. Zuko's true parentage would then mean that he wasnot eligible to become the Fire Lord. ""I messed up," she just rambled rabidly. But now Zuko hungers for more than just power, he wants women, and this world certainly doesn't have a shortage of potential brides.Zuko will succeed where his predecessors failed and bring this world under his heel, in the most pleasurable ways possible. She still seems to be her controlling, brusque, and ruthless self. "You're being the most helpful you've ever been sitting right there.". Am I destined to go insane? Azula wasnt sure she wanted the answer. 28 Kudos: 52 I wasnt aware that we had an issue that we needed to talk about. She lied, forcing her voice to remain steady. And everyone wants to know exactly how she does it. It's gonna take him a while. This fic is just for funsies, a safe haven of random multishipping chaos. "You didn't mess up. Azula's fire burns hotter than most, symbolizing the power she socraves. Azula is able to propel herself in a manner similar to a rocket using her flames, essentially allowing her to fly for short distances. This could explain why Ozai was always so cruel to Zuko and why he showed preference to Azula. has other plans, and hes determined to save the princess from herself, no matter what it takes. What kind of world will Azula find when she returns home? The one perk is that she makes some new friends while at this facility. Azula was highly skilled in Firebending, studying harder than any of her peers. Katara failed to stop herself from tensing up, an oppressive silence weighing over them. After the events of AtLA, it is revealed that Azula has been sent to a mental health facility. "Uh, Ms Kanna?" And though she is gone, Azula continues to cast a shadow on the world she left behind. Shes so impressed with his performance that she decides she cant keep him all to herself. Katara is metaphorically the moon and the love of Fire Lord Zuko's life. Scarred by his own father, abandoned by his mother, and now forced to look to the North Pole to meet his future bride, Princess Yue of the Water Tribe. No Prince of the Fire Nation had ever wed a foreigner. Mai doesn't have a soulmark (plenty of people don't), and Zuko's soulmark is actually a sole-mark, in that it's hidden on the bottom of his foot, so most people aren't aware he has one. REWRITING But Azula consistently ranks as the most popular villain in the series. Desperate times calls for desperate measures, Katara decides that the Ember Island Players had the right idea, and propositions Zuko. Zuko was thunderstruck by the visage of Katara, who was sitting with her legs bent below on lines her, on the steps of some sort of special, important, ceremonial looking alter. @WickedStich asked for continuation, Zuko and Toph come up with a plan to save the both of them. For one, she's the first character we see with the ability to generate lightning and the only female we've seen able to do so. They both hadn't seen each other since the war and even longer as everyone settled down to start their lives. Azula doesn't have the most apologetic personality, so it has to be exceedingly rare for someone to be on the receiving end of an apology from her. Azula is very difficult to defeat in single combat due to her excellent Firebending and hand-to-hand combat skills, agility, cunning, and intelligence. Zuko and Katara have three children that they love dearly. Luckily, now she knows she won't have to wait forever. It's a bit AU, but it does follow the premise of ATLA. Princess Azula, the ambitious and ruthless younger sister of Fire Lord Zuko, hears from a mysterious peasant woman that she will one day be Fire Lord. After all, one of the key elements of monarchical ruling bodies is ancestry, right? tip: katekyou "alternate universe" sort:>words, Due to the incredible support of the community, we've raised US$252,343.98 with an average donation of $32.14, and added 6450 new members this drive. Over time, Azula grew increasingly hostile to Zuko and Ursa. Utterly selfless, kind-hearted, and b My family surrounded the small scroll in my hands. Her obvious intelligence and cunning coupled with her sadistic, sociopathic tendencies and descent into madness make her easily one of the most layered and complex characters on Avatar. Decisions make the world we live in. The Northwest Colony chafes under the Fire Nation's rule and the reconstituted Earth Kingdom teeters on the brink of collapse as each new regime struggles to control the weakened giant. RELATED:Meet The 76,000 People Who Created A Fake Ba Sing Se On Reddit. [This must be at least somewhat new information to Izumi, who flaps a hand at him to interrupt, frantically asking Wait, but I thought people only have to come out once? ]. Unfortunately, though she featured prominently in the story, Smoke and Shadow was Azula's last appearance in the franchise. Azulon'sreign carried a legacy of brutality and militarism. Thank you so much! When her two sons are captured and imprisoned, she sends her daughter, Princess Izumi, the rightful heir to the throne, into hiding. The Azulinati have all become strong and capable in their own right and the weak nations of the south have banded together with Omashu to form a new world power. Aang & Zuko have finally figured out the whole fire-bending thing so Sokka's decided everyone deserves a little fun (and maybe he wants an excuse to kiss his girlfriend, is that such a crime?). This is directly displayed in the "beach episode" where she tries and fails spectacularly at flirting. Others theorize her ability to summon lightning might have something to do with it. What other facts about Azula did Avatar: The Last Airbender fans miss out on? "What?". Her attempt to breach and take over Ba Sing Se very nearly works. While deciding, they meet an old friend with a new gift and are given a tattoo that is so meaningful to them. He was always training her to become Fire Lord because she was the true heir. But a hastily arranged marriage to Prince Zuko does not solve all the problems she wanted it to, and its beginning to blur some lines shes had clear her whole life. We had our tongues in each others mouths not too long ago. tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply", Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (20), She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018) (1), | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga) (1), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (26), Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Azula (Avatar)/Original Female Character(s), Alternate Universe - Avatar & Benders Setting, Azulinati - Because Azula Deserves a Crew, the Fire Nation lost the Siege of the North, Lu ten has a massive weak spot for children thank the spirits, This Is Not Going To Go The Way You Think, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018), | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia, background relevance just tagging for Izumi's sake, Alternate Universe - Modern with Bending (Avatar), Episode: s01e19-20 The Siege of the North (Last Airbender), or at least some discussion and/or depictions of it, Alternate Universe - No Bending (Avatar TV), Azula (Avatar)/Original Male Character(s). Seven years after the war, Zuko invites the group to stay with him for the summer. Though Zuko also had some skills in deception, Azula's far exceeded his. tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply", Due to the incredible support of the community, we've raised US$252,343.98 with an average donation of $32.14, and added 6450 new members this drive. If you could go back?. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson", Due to the incredible support of the community, we've raised US$252,343.98 with an average donation of $32.14, and added 6450 new members this drive. Without question, Ursa's treatment of Azula irrevocably damaged her. Zuko's new to the group, but he knows a kindred soul when he finds one. And while feeling a little daring, they decide to get a tattoo. When her brother dies a sudden and untimely death, Azula sees an opportunity to take the throne from his rightful heir, her niece, Crown Princess Izumi. Before her marriage, she was in love with a man named Ikem and he is who may have fathered Zuko. But you may well have gone that way had you not found Mistress Corvylyn. Another fan-favorite character, Toph had a special ability even among Earthbenders. For more wealth, for a noble title, for the good of the family. Seven years after the war, Zuko invites the group to stay with him for the summer. Toph learns to swim, Zuko wears a sarong, and danger mounts at the frozen poles. Katara wants to get to the bottom of why her husband thinks she feels she's not at home with him. It's likely that Azula's unique blue color is meant to denote her mastery in Firebending. But everyone had a weakness. I know it's not what you expected but healing is something that may be useful. Even series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko have praised the character with Konietzko calling her "by far the most complex, interesting, and dangerous villain in the series". Angelo circled Nature-benders are an incredibly rare and dangerous type of bender that is thought to have become e Before We Burned - Book One| [Currently Bein Book One Of The Untold Truths Series. The scenes in the mirror where Azula is hallucinating about her mother are some of the best in the entire Avatar series. They had to. You hear me? This changes everything and nothing.Ursa still disappears, Kya still dies, Zuko is still burned and banished. "The simple sad smile was all the confirmation she needed. When Toph comes to visit Zuko in the fire nation he doesn't bat an eye. But, after years of PTSD and gaslighting from Ozai, Azula still cannot accept this. She has nothing, and no one, and shes tired of fighting. Understanding dawns on Kataras face and she carefully shuffles out from underneath the sheets, swinging her legs off the bed so that her feet make a soft thump on the carpeted floor. There are three people writing on Zuko's skin. It's not hard to see why Azula is popular. It was an arranged marriage fic where there was a massive language barrier between Zuko and Katara. In the end, she tries to learn his language and they grow to love each other and even end up having kids. So tell the myths, passed down from ancestors to descendants since time immemorial, and painted across the ice that covers the Spirit Oasis. He helped Ursa get a new face and she lived as Noriko with Noren. And that's just awesome. It is said that the Moon and the Sea are in love. What would you do? she asks. Princess Azula of the Fire Nation has been a favorite among fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender since her introduction. Azula may, in fact, be the daughter of Ozai while Zuko is Ursa's true love's offspring. But now Zuko hungers for more than just power, he wants women, and this world certainly doesn't have a shortage of potential brides.Zuko will succeed where his predecessors failed and bring this world under his heel, in the most pleasurable ways possible. The end of AtLA focuses mostly on Aang stopping Ozai from taking over the known world. Updates will be every Monday and Thursday. "Absolutely not," says Zuko as fervently as an eighteen-year-old can. Even whilst restrained, the former friend chi-blocks Azula despite the protestations of Zuko. One fan explanation is that her intense blue flame may be a side effect of her volatile personality. Thank you so much! In the end, she tries to learn his language and they grow to love each other and even end up having kids. Unfortunately, her extremely sheltered upbringing cost her some critical social skills. Here the war ends early, with the fire nation cemented as the dominant power in the world. What if Yue had survived the spirit pond -- transformed into Tui (the moon) -- but also with her mortal form? I've been getting back into reading Zutara fanfiction and I wanted to re-read this fanfic I read ages ago, but I can't remember the name of it. The idea was ultimately scrapped. And Zuko is force to have new Firelady and heir. Because this is the only one where you are unkindled., What do you mean, unkindled? Unfortunately, it appears that Ty-Lee never truly forgives Azula for all of the abuse she put her through. (We also accept donations year-round, so you are able to donate whenever is convenient for you.). But when two Water Tribe siblings uncover the Avatar sleeping in an iceberg, they won't be the only ones joining him on his quest to restore balance. what if aang didn' katara and zuko's mothers were best friends, and they grew up together. Cunning, powerful and with a thirst for more. Her descent into madness, as many fans agree, is not fully represented, but is still handled decently in the show. Azula was named after her grandfather Azulon-- the ruler of the Fire Nation before her father Ozai. RELATED:10 Reasons Avatar: The Last Airbender Would Make A Great Video Game. She could determine whenalmost anyone was lying and was only bested by two people -- one of whom was Azula. I am going to gather my many prompts from tumblr to post here mainly just to have them all in one place LOL. He is twenty six years old now. When her brother dies a sudden and untimely death, Azula sees an opportunity to take the throne from his rightful heir, her niece, Crown Princess Izumi. It probably has something to do with the fact that she's a compelling character. But even die-hard fans might have missed facts like the real-world fighting style she uses in the show. The first chapter is the original story without any editing as I posted it to FF.net, the second chapter is my re-write. After her transition, Yue returns home to her life in Republic City, and discovers the distance between herself and her niece might not be as far as she thought. Known as the Fire Warriors, the group helps her kidnap her half-sister and impersonate the Kemurikage. Tales of their eternal dance, push and pull, ceaselessly moving the world and gifting waterbending to their chosen ones among the Water Tribes that venerate them. Another interesting fact: "azul" is blue in Spanish, Filipino, Galician, and Portuguese -- the same color as her trademark fire. Was I supposed to be a firebender?. Apparently, to every coucilor and advisor and noble in the Fire Nation, that seems the right age to marry. A different time where Zuko is Fire Lord, isn't scarred, and is a very different man. Quite accidentally, he catches the eye of a certain princess. However, what is interesting is that Azula alluded to marriage only one other time in the third season episode, "The Beach". Literally, the only person Azula has ever apologized to is Ty Lee for hurting her feelings after calling her a tease. "Why are you so afraid of loving? What happens when human and spirit, fire and ice, collide? She was just a few months short of 25 and had everyone used to her serenity and maturity but in that moment she was just like that young girl she was during the war - crumbling when no one was watching, overwhelmed and crushed under the expectations. That's something not even her Uncle Iroh could achieve. This dynamic of sibling rivalry would go on to shape both Azula and Zuko's lives. {18+} I think thats something we need to talk about.. I can't- I can't go to the south, I- I can't even bend properly. Zuko is still processing the whole "she likes him" thing. She was even capable of lightning generation, one of the rarest forms of Firebending and a form considered to be unteachable. Please consider turning it on! In particular, he's remembered for increasing the efficiency of the Fire Nation war machine and leading several successful campaigns against the Earth Kingdom, resulting in massive territorial conquests. These spirits supposedly haunted warlords of the Fire Islands before the Fire Nation was formed. Were going to have address the elephant mandrill in the room at some point. He sighed, running his hands through his scalp once, relieved from his top knot. Is she okay? Zuko asks, swallowing the lump in his throat. Here Lu Ten meets a little Whirlpool and decides that the Fire Nation has been wrong. He had found the door she had been hiding in after being directed by some ministraries. She could tell when someone was lying just by feeling their heartbeat. Having done this three times already, not much has changed regarding Katara's fourth and final pregnancy - except her age. In every world but one, Ozais prodigal daughter wielded her blue fire with skill and cunning. Throughout his time leading the Fire Nations Armada, he had probably arrested or sunk at least a hundred crews and ships. She goes so far as to say that she wishes she had been a better mother to Azula. Each and every one of Zukos were his partners. Azula continues these trends with her siege on Ba Sing Se. The two went so far as to get married and have another child: a daughter named Kiyi. I haven't even met the man I'm to marry. They just so happened to be pirates themselves. Left widowed and vulnerable after the death of her beloved husband, Fire Lady Katara, looks to protect their children from an aunt who wants to get rid of them. But she also seems to have really connected toa group of female Firebenders -- some of whom she liberated from similar facilities. SUM: Zuko calls Toph out on a habit. The old lady has a way with knives that would put even Mai to shame. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. "Zuko, please, do something. Though it was his father, Fire Lord Sozin, who started the Hundred Year War, Azulon is famous for escalating it. It's not a surprise that as the only daughter of a wealthy merchant family, Toph Beifong would someday be offered up on the altar of matrimony. Yue knows her duty to her people, and has her own plans for one of the prisoners. (This is me dealing with writer's block and projecting any creative energy into a brand new story I don't have time for. She was able to hold off the combined attacks of Aang, Katara, Zuko, and Toph simultaneously. I do these requests often so follow me on tumblr (@authorjoydragon) if you want to put in a request for any ship! While Ozai is, without question, the biggest, baddest evil in Avatar, he never shows much depth besides being a cackling embodiment of evil (voiced to perfection by Mark Hamill). well i did a. (We also accept donations year-round, so you are able to donate whenever is convenient for you.). Zuko, was a Prince. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. (Or, Zuko is the fire lord, and when confronted with a choice of girls to marry, he picks the one girl on the list he can call a friend.). But there is more to Azula than blue flames, broken mirrors, and deception. What if she saved him, however unwilling he was? Both of them would fondly recall reenacting the final duel of the play Love Amongst the Dragonsduring their frequent vacations at Ember Island. With one sibling and a best friend in a completely different nation life was pretty averagely simple for her. This obviously tied into why she was so jealous of Ty-Lee. But most importantly, she would become the last Disciple of the Arts Esoteric. Apologises for slow, if any, updates! This episode "The Beach" is also the only time in the franchise where we see Azula express genuine remorse. He didn't understand why, but they had to stop. There is no question: Azula is a tactical genius far beyond her years. Not only does she reconnect with Zuko in these, but she also talks to Ozai, her mother, and breaks free of her imprisonment, too. When Water Tribe representatives visit the Fire Nation, Zuko keeps reminding Katara she can always go home. Work Search: Ozai clearly favored his daughter, but Azula felt her mother loved Zuko much more than her. Failed dream after failed dream, it was inevitable that the siblings would eventually be forced to wake up to their brutal reality. RELATED:Here's What Avatar: The Last Airbender Characters Would Be Like As Pokemon Gym Leaders. Thismakes her one of only two Earth Queens to reign in the whole history of the Earth Kingdom. She stared blankly ahead for a second, then turned to face Zuko. Shes regarded as Lady and Master, she has helped rebuild the world and turn the tides in traditions and views all around. It can also make use of many weapons -- all of whichfans see Azula do across the series. You may practice on the way to the Fire Nation." ""What's wrong, girl?" But she still has many secrets. Though she genuinely likes Chan, she justabsolutely cannot be relaxed let alone vulnerable with him (or anyone). **this is the first draft -- will edit at a later date and might change to past tense because no one likes present tense except for writers**, This fic is also published on Wattpad with the same title under the name "Lunaristical" and fanfiction.net under "Lunaristical.". Her father is dead, shes been imprisoned, and her brother is securely on the throne. Toph learns to swim, Zuko wears a sarong, and danger mounts at the frozen poles. She's also one of the few characters we've seen able to both generate it and redirect it. Azula is a complex, conflicted character that many Avatar fans have come to empathize with. Instead of sending a freshly burned Zuko to search for the Avatar, Fire Lord Ozai elects to send him to the Northern Water Tribe as a political hostage. Fire Prince Zuko had one duty for his Uncle, and that was to diminish the number of pirate vessels that were out on the seven seas. 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