Prologue

Destiny had always made challenging decisions for her. Just when she was close to the man she fell so deeply for she was forced into the arms of another. This however did not stop the feelings of disappointment she knew Iroh shared with her. If it were not for their positions she would have fled the nation with him on a moment's notice.

Yes, they Lady of Fate always made her decide between two extremes. On one night in particular she was unable to resist the feelings anymore and ran to his side. Destiny also had a way of gifting her with special souvenirs. Not even a full year after Zuko was born three identical-faced daughters were born from the one night she had shared with the Dragon of the West.

The Lady Fate did shine a bit of fortune on her though, because her husband was never suspicious of their birth because another year later another daughter was born and her fate was sealed. Iroh and his son were the only ones who knew the truth and it for that reason that she could keep up the charade for the sake of her son. He did not deserve to be punished for her adultery.

Another night Destiny decided to test her perseverance and she forced to make a decision unlike any other. She had to leave and she had to get them out with her. Azula had always been a smart girl and smart girls can put things together quicker than any boy can. She knew that after Iroh was stripped of his birthright her youngest daughter would reveal the truth about her sisters and bring further shame to them.

Fate however decided to intervene on her own behalf and only after she knew her daughters to be safe did she return to her son. She left him and it pained her to do so but he was safe now. Iroh would always look after him like the son he had lost. Destiny also had her disappear into the night never to be seen again.

Ursa can only hope that the Lady of Fate takes a liking to her daughters as they seek out their own destiny.