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Azula's Family:
Azula: Age 11
Zuko: Age 12
Ursa: Age 30
Ozai: Age 31
Iroh: Age 40
Lu Ten: Age 18
Azulon: Age 69
Ty Lee's Family:
Ty Lee: Age 11
Utsusu: Age 6 (Utsusu means "copy" in Japanese)
Jing: Age 12
Ming: Age 12
Nilai: Age 14
Hitomi: Age 15 (Hitomi means "beautiful" in Japanese)
Okasan (mother): Age 33 (Okasan means "Mom" in Japanese)
Lee (Father): Age 35
Mai's Family:
Mai: Age 11
Genjuu (mother): Age 28 (Genjuu mean "strict" in Japanese)
Chong(father): Age 33
Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar.
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The Royal Fire Academy for Girls
Chapter Three: Azula
Azula's Pov
I bowed low next to my family in front of Fire Lord Azulon. Not for long, though! The old geezer would finally die, and maybe Uncle would too, in the war. Then, MY dad would become fire lord. I liked Uncle Iroh, it's just… he liked Zuko more. And I hate that.
We finally stood up, and then left. FINALLY! We walked out the door, and I ran up to Zuko, and punched him on his shoulder.
"TAG! YOUR IT!" I screamed. Zuko rolled his eyes.
"Not now, Azula." He said. I smirked.
"Why not, Zuzu?" I asked playfully, "Is de wittle boy afwaid to hwave his butt kicked?" I said in a baby voice. He kept looking strait ahead, but I could see his cheeks redden. Perfect.
"Oh, Zuzu. I understand. You have all reason to not want to play at the moment. Maybe because… YOU ARE A CHICKEN-DUCK!" I finally shouted tauntingly. A few ladies- in- waiting looked over and giggled. I shoved Zuko over, and he fell to the ground.
"YOUR IT!" I sang. Steam shot out of my brother's ears. (Literally) But then he took deep breaths, and stood up.
"I am not interested in your childish game, Azula." He said, trying to sound older. I giggled at his attempt. He walked away, so I had to think of a different approach.
"Okay, brother," I said loudly, "So I guess you don't want to play with me and Ty Lee. Oh, and MAI." Zuko's shoulders stiffened, and he spun around.
"Mai's coming?" He asked, now paying full attention. I rolled me eyes, he was so stupid.
"Yes, Dum- dum. She and Ty Lee are coming tonight." I explained, carefully watching him for a reaction.
"Oh… well… I don't care…"
"Uh huh."
"You know what Azula? FINE! If you want it so bad, I will play with you, Ty Lee, and …. Mai…" He said the word 'Mai' with a dreamy voice. I shook my head in disbelief. Zuko started to walk away again.
"Where are you going Zuko?" I asked, trying not to grin.
"For a royal hair combing." He answered.
"Why?" I asked him innocently.
"Um… no reason…" He replied, his face once again turning the color of cherries. I couldn't help it, and giggled. He glared at me, and stalked off as I burst into full-fledged laughter. Zuko was still near, so I knew what I had to do.
"ZUKO AND MAI, SITTIN' IN A TREE! K-I-S-S-I-N-G! FIRST COMES LOVE, THEN COMES-"
"AZULA!" Oh, boy. My mother came marching across the field, and she was holding Zuko's hand.
"Apologize at once!" My mom commanded. Zuko was smirking, and I had to wipe that off his face.
"You got mommy to fight your battles for you?" I whispered, "That's sad." Zuko glared, and then threw a fireball at me.
"Zuko!" My mom scolded, "Don't do that!" Oh, so when I sang to him, I get yelled and screamed at, but when Zuko shoots a fireball at my face, he just gets scolded? I easily deflected it, and sent it back.
"AZULA!" Zuko sent it back.
"Zuko! Stop NOW!" I sent it back.
"YOUNG LADY! YOU STOP THAT RIGHT NOW!" Zuko sent it back.
"Zuko! STOP!" I sent it back.
"THAT'S IT! AZULA YOU WILL COME WITH ME THIS INSTANT! It's time for a talk." She completed. I stopped the fireball, and my mom led me off. Zuko grinned at me as I passed.
"Momma's boy." I sneered, whipping the smile from his face. More steam shot from his ears, and he stalked off.
"Azula. You know that you are a little more… ah… advanced than Zuko in your firebending." I smiled at this statement. Finally Mom was admitting that I was better than her "perfect little angel."
"… and I know that you love to tease him…" Boy, do I!
"… but that is no reason to return the fireballs he sends at you…" I hope we're not having kimodo chicken for lunch.
"… Zuko was being levelheaded…" Sure…
"… He had every reason to…" My mom was making excuses for his behavior again. Yes, I said AGAIN.
"… so why?" My mom asked. I snapped out of my reverie.
"Huh?" I sputtered, "What?" My mother shook her head in a pitying manner.
"Why can't you be more like Zuko?" She asked. I stared at her, then burst out laughing.
"There is nothing funny here!" my mom said sternly. I chocked on my laughter.
"Hahahaha- nothing- funny- ahahahahahahahahaha- why not-GASP- be more like-GASP- Zuko?! HAHAHAHA!!!!" I laughed again. I couldn't hold it in. My father must have heard, because he walked in just then.
"Ursa." My favorite family member stated, "What is going on?" Tears of laughter were rolling down my cheeks. My mom glared at me.
"Azula was teasing Zuko, and then shot fireballs at him." My mom said. My dad raised an eyebrow.
"Well, I will have to speak with our son. Meanwhile, Azula, you are free to go." I ran up and hugged my father.
"THANKS DADDY!" I cried. He smiled, but my mom looked uncomfortable.
"Ozai…" She said, obviously she was choosing her words carefully, "Why is Zuko to be punished, and not Azula?" I glared daggers at her.
"Because." My dad said, in the air of something final, "I said so. Where is Zuko? No, never mind. I'll find him on my own. Azula, run along. Oh, and if you see Zuko, tell him I have something to give to him." My mom gasped, and I grinned.
"Sure thing, daddy!" I cried, "Oh, and when are Ty Lee and Mai coming?" I asked. My dad shrugged, but my mother answered.
"In an hour." She said stiffly. I beamed at her, and skipped off. I could hear my mom pleading as I went away. Stupid mom. I entered the palace, and a boy about my age came running up to me. His name was Yong, and he was our messenger.
"Lady Azula, someone is here for you." He said excitedly. I rolled my eyes.
"Okay, Yong. Who is it?" Maybe Ty Lee and Mai were finally here!
"A… mister Hedeng with a message for you." Yong told me. I had never met anyone named Hedeng. Oh, well… I mine as well just see him.
"Bring him here, Yong." I ordered. Yong nodded, and led in a boy our age. My jaw dropped. He was tall and handsome, with intense golden eyes and stylish dark brown hair. He was all muscley, too. And even better- once he saw me… he fell to his knees! I was speechless, and I noticed Yong watching me carefully.
"My Lady, Azula." He said, kissing my feet. He stood up, and smiled.
"I am not worthy to be in your presence." He continued. My legs turned to jelly, but I kept a steady voice.
"Yes, you are." I said breathlessly. We stared at each other for a little while.
"Oh- I'm Hedeng." He said.
"I'm-"
"I know who you are, and who you will become." He said in a mysterious voice. I grinned, and then noticed Yong was still there.
"Yong- you are dismissed." I barked. He looked uncomfortable.
"My Lady, I can't… I have to stay here to protect-" I shot a small flame at him, which burned his finger and made him yelp.
"Go. NOW." I said, my teeth clenched tight. He nodded meekly, and left. I turned back to Hedeng, who looked confused.
"Go on!" I said sweetly. He grinned at me.
"Thanks, my lady."
"Call me Azula."
"ME call YOU by your name, my lady?"
"Yeah!"
"I am deeply honored." He said, and kissed my hand. I blushed, what a gentlemen!
"So, Azula, my father just became a top general, and I will be attending The Royal Fire Academy for Boys." I felt my heart leap.
"Really? I'm attending The Royal Fire Academy for Girls! We'll see each other during lunch! And break time!" I exclaimed. He grinned, and then looked at the sky.
"Shoot! I have to be going now, I'm so sorry, my lady. I will see you in 2 days!" He waved and then started to leave.
"WAIT! HEDENG!" I called, and he stopped.
"What, my lady?"
"What is your father's name?"
"Oh, Zhao! General Zhao!" He called back to me, then left. I smiled dreamily after him.
"Lady Azula." A voice startled me. It was Yong.
"Yong, I thought I dismissed you." I said to him angrily. Yong's eyes darted to the gate from which Hedeng had just left through. I rolled my eyes, and pushed past him.
"Move it, Yong! I have to see my father." I rushed through the palace, and after what seemed like hours of searching, I found him.
"Dad!" I yelled, "I need to talk to you!" My father looked up, and then smiled.
"Ah, my firebending prodigy. What can I do for you?" I pondered how to ask him.
"Well… do you know someone names General Zhao?" I asked. My dad nodded.
"Yes, Zhao. Good man, good man. Very dedicated." My father told me. I pulled at a strand of black hair framing my face.
"Well, I was wondering if you could you tell Grandpa to promote him? Because… I want him to be promoted. That is my request." I bit my lip, and then carefully looked up at my dad. He looked confused, but then gave a small smile.
"Anything for you, my dear. I will talk to Fire Lord Azulon, and see if we can promote Zhao to Commander. He will be very pleased, yes, Zhao is a good man…" I bowed low to him, and then exited the room and heard a doorbell ring. Mai and Ty Lee must be here!
"Hi Azula!" Ty Lee exclaimed, hugging me tightly, "It's sleepover time! Oh, I can't wait! We're gonna do each others hair, and talk about boys, and clothes… and boys…" Ty Lee rambled. Mai rolled her eyes, but smiled.
"Hey." She said. I smiled, and then my mother walked up.
"Hello girls." She said to Mai and Ty Lee. They both bowed, but then Ty Lee ran over and hugged her.
"Hey, Ursa! What's up? How's it going? Good? Great!" My mother smiled at her.
"Ty Lee… I just saw you 3 days ago." She told her. Ty lee smiled wider than I thought possible.
"I know!" My mom shook her head, but was still smiling. Then she turned to Mai.
"Mai, nice to see you."
"Likewise." Mai answered, sounding a little bored. I grabbed her and Ty Lee's hand, and pulled them to my room. I had to talk about Hedeng!
"So girls, talk to any boys lately?" I asked, randomly. Mai raised an eyebrow and said nothing, but Ty Lee began bouncing up and down in excitement.
"Boy, did I! Five! But I can't decide who! I was hanging around both Royal Fire Academy schools, and then five boys from the boy's school came up and started flirting with me! Their names were Zeng, Fanzem, Yemno, Rellen, and Tsuioi. Oh, and there was another boy named Hedeng who was asking about you, Azu-"
"HEDENG!?" I screamed, "WHO? WHAT? WHEN WHERE? WHY? HOW? WHAT DID HE SAY?" I gasped for breath. Ty Lee was smirking at me, and Mai was staring at a portrait of Zuko and I. Typical Mai.
"So… I'm guessing that you have met Hedeng?" Ty Lee asked slyly. I nodded.
"Yeah, he was a REAL gentleman! He came just a few hours ago! He was so kind, and sweet, and handsome, and strong…" Now both Ty Lee and Mai were smirking at me.
"…But… it's not like I have a crush on him, or anything." I finished. There was a silence. Then Ty Lee spoke up.
"Yeah, he's a cutie. You two would look okay together. But you know who you would look PERFECT with?" Ty Lee asked me, excitement in her voice.
"Who?" I asked back.
"YONG! You know, you're messenger!" I gasped, and then pushed Ty Lee over.
"OUCH!" She cried, "What was that for?"
"ME? With Yong? No! I don't date commoners!" T y Lee got back up, and grinned again.
"Oh, but you would look SO CUTE together!" I glared.
"Don't you dare repeat that lie!" I said. Ty Lee shut up about Yong.
"Wow. This was… interesting…" Mai stated blandly. Ty Lee and me exchanged looks.
"So… Mai… Who do YOU like?" Ty Lee challenged. Mai played with the ribbons on her buns.
"No one."
"Sure…" I said, "Wait- you do like someone!"
"No I don't." Ty Lee nodded, agreeing with my statement.
"Yes you do. Actually, I think I remember the name. Started with a Z…" Ty Lee trailed off, and I got the message.
"U…" I kept going.
"K…"
"O!" We both yelled, "Mai likes Z-U-K-O! ZUKO! MAI AND ZUKO, SITTIN' IN A-"
"GIRLS! TIME FOR DINNER!" My mom yelled. Mai looked relieved to get out of this situation. But we would be eating dinner with Zuzu…. I needed to make sure he sat next to someone special!
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Hmmm… a little longer…
Sorry if Azula seems a little out of character, I did my best! And I told you that there would be Maiko! (Don't worry- more to come!) And now there's another couple-ish… I call it either Hedzula, or Azudeng. Hmmm… I need Ty Lee couple names…
Sorry, actually next chapter will be the main sleepover, and Chapter 5 will be start of school. Sorry about that, too!
Thanks! Hoped you like it! :D
-KC
