I wish I knew what to say here. But I really don't. Azula's thoughts are just too hard for me. I wanted to write about her person being split over the truth and the fire nation lie (avatar is bad, e.g.) this is set prior to her coronation. Enjoy… be nice.
Satisfaction
Banishment.
What a perfect solution
I hate to get blood on my things.
Banishment.
Look what it has done to my brother
Made him weak, whiny
Pathetic
Whatever Mother's influence didn't reach
Banishment took care of.
Zuko is weak, whiny, and pathetic
He thinks he is doing good
By helping the avatar.
Huh,
HA!
…
Fire nation treats the avatar as an enemy
But I have studied his true purpose,
Going beyond the proper knowledge of the fire nation,
The avatar is a necessity, a balancer, a harmonizer.
I know that the world will descend into chaos
Without the avatar's guidance.
He will bring peace and balance.
But who needs balance when you have
Perfection?
…
Every moment is another moment alive
Every person who dares to look at me
Is a threat to my well-being
Get out,
All of you.
Out of my palace
So you cannot hurt me.
Out of my life
So you cannot affect me.
Out of my head
So you cannot-
What are you doing?
GET OUT!
…
I am safe
I am alone
I am the fire lord.
I can knock Zuko off in my sleep
This is my throne
…
The fire nation needs balance and love
Just like everyone else.
I know what family is like
I have studied it.
Going beyond the proper knowledge of the fire nation
They love and care for each other
Their love defies great odds
Who needs love when you have fear?
…
This is what I have always wanted
My throne.
Outside my nation shouts my name
Inside it is quiet
People-less.
Good.
…
Father trusts me
He always has
I am not Zuko
I am not weak or whiny or pathetic
I have power, my fire is blue
Fiery blue.
I will seek out my brother soon,
I will end him,
And that treacherous uncle of his too.
Father will be proud
He always has been
I am his prodigy
I am strong, cunning, and ruthless.
My fire is fiery blue.
…
I know what-
What are you doing here?
Haven't I made it clear?
I have won!
I am the fire lord!
My father's favorite!
Your malicious, aggravating reasons
No longer affect me,
GET OUT!
I don't need this knowledge
Of truth, harmony, or love
I have the throne!
I have the satisfaction!
I have my father's…
Love.
…
"Actually everything's not all right"
…
They leave
My Dai Li
They were useless anyway.
So are my servants
My teachers
My friends.
They all leave
I don't need them.
…
What is fear
Without hearts to insert the fear into?
What is a father's love
If he does not believe in love?
I am Reason
I beg you to understand,
You have the power and knowledge to do good
If you get rid of me
There will be unrest
In you.
…
I banish you, Reason
I am the fire lord
And I banish you.
…
Princess,
Don't be rash…
…
I
Said
Get
Out.