For Acastus, who felt Azula had won too easily.
Beyond Compare
Azula never doubted her magnetic personality. How else could she explain how she, a second born princess had managed to become heiress to the throne, favorite of the Fire Lord and Conqueror of Ba Sing Se. She was born to rule.
She had never doubted the Dai Lee would come to her side. Everyone obeyed her. She had the powers of her birthright, the divine claim to rule. She savored victory as much as she savored the delicious food served to her by her new minions, the Dai Lee. She even had her brother under her thumb.
Azula was therefore shocked when she found herself groggy and dizzy after her delectable meal. She tried to raise her hands but they felt heavy as…stone. "You!"
"Dear little Fire Nation princess, did you think I would so easily give up my power?" a deeply disturbing voice said, as Azula fell to her knees, blindly groping about the floor. Her vision had blurred but her heart knew who that voice was. "I wonder if your father will be more willing to negotiate once we inform him your life depends on it. I'll be sending some…proof of your captivity back with your three little friends. Perhaps an ear…or a thumb…"
"The Dai Lee…were mine," Azula mumbled, unsure how to deal with this feeling of frustration and fear. Strangely, it was mostly fear.
"Foolish child. I don't like brute force, you know. Fire is flashy, but earth, my dear princess…is stable. I like subtle methods, subtle but effective. I may have struggled all my life and not been born into power, but I've seen a lot of things. One thing I've seen are how effective live captives are. We are going to have some wonderful, long chats about the military capabilities of your Nation, Princess. Just like you, I can be very persuasive," Long Feng said, as arms restrained a limp Azula.
As Azula was dragged away, numb with fear and pain, she heard Long Feng chuckle. "Welcome to Ba Sing Se, Princess Azula."
AN-My AUs are bloody, depressing and sad. Don't you just it?