Title: Filial Piety
Rating: K+
Genre: Angst
Pairings: None
Word Count: 100 on the dot.
Disclaimer: You know the drill people. I own nothing you see here.
Notes on the meaning of the title: A bunch of people have asked about this, so maybe this text from Wikipedia will help with it:
"In somewhat general terms, filial piety means to take care of one's parents; not be rebellious; show love, respect and support; display courtesy; ensure male heirs, uphold fraternity among brothers; wisely advise one's parents; conceal their mistakes (though some schools advocate pointing out and correcting their mistakes); display sorrow for their sickness and death; and carry out sacrifices after their death."
Author's Notes: Is it considered cheating if I say that this challenge was brought to you by Lost In A Dark Wood? On the one hand, I'm a fan too, on the other hand, I'm the author… Hmmm. Anyway, this just popped into my head as I was going to bed, and several permutations after, I was happy with this. So now,
On to our feature presentation
Anyone with eyes and insight might have listed any number of reasons why the Prince of the Fire Nation might hate his sister:
Because she is better than him at everything.
Because she has their father's undivided love.
Because she lied to him.
Because she will be a hero and he will be a traitor.
Now he sits on the puppet throne while his sister awaits her death in chains. Anyone with eyes and insight might list any number of reasons why the Fire Lord might hate his sister.
No one would guess that he has never hated her more.
Author's Notes: I struggled with what to call this. The choice came down to "Filial Piety" and "Brotherly Love." A cookie to the first person who tells me why I went with this one.
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