The Fire Lord's Burning Throne

by Scorpion6955

This story is based on Sozai, Azula's son. Join him as he struggles and perseveres through the difficulties of the Fire Nation Royal Family, the affairs of the heart and family, and the unstable situation of the world, while trying to burn the dark shadow of his past in his flame, which was brought to him by his tyrannical mother. {Ideas welcome. War. Royalty. Romance. Family.}

38. Chapter 38

"I don't understand why all of a sudden I have to celebrate my birthday!" Sozai angrily shouted at himself, despite his cousin walking right beside him.

"Because it's tradition, and it's not really a celebration, just some nobles kissing the floor and giving you gifts. Nothing special."

The two of them reached the Throne Chamber; Sozai sat at the throne, at his right was Prince Azulon and at his left sat Princess Ursa.

The nobles continued showering the Fire Lord with gifts. Priceless, collections of golden goblets, jewellery and ancient scrolls, were popular.

Sozai was surprised when his secretary came up to give his gifts, even though he was not burdened with that responsibility.

Ozai had to be supported by a servant to bow before the Fire Lord. "You're Majesty; here is a small, modest gift from a thankful and humble servant."

Two other servants brought in a large and flat object that was covered by a large white sheet. The servants took the sheet off, to reveal a highly skilled and expensive painting, of Sozai, Ursa, Azulon, Zuko, the Avatar's family, plus Sokka, and the Bei Fongs, and somewhere in the background was the secretary himself.

"Thank you, Mr. Secretary. I will treasure this painting. Servants, hammer this painting to wall in my Bed Chamber."

Ozai bowed and removed himself from view. "Is it just me, or does that secretary looks a lot like Ozai?" Katara asked her husband.

Aang's eyes snapped with panic. "Of course not, sweetheart. It's just you."

"Your Majesty, I have been charged to deliver the Earth King's gift for you." The Earth King Ambassador spoke, briefly bowing. "Actually it's more of a remainder, now that you have officially turned of marrying age, the Earth King wondered if you would now consider marriage to the Earth King's niece, Princess Kioni, I would like to remind you that by refusing the marriage you show a sign of bad will to the Earth King. King Kuei has been generous and given you one month to think about the arrangement." Then the Earth Ambassador left.

Silence echoed through the room, as the flames that surrounded the throne erupted an it became difficult to breathe.

As if on instinct, Kya decided to give her gift to Sozai now, she got up from her seat, and jogged up the steps of the throne, to grab the Fire Lord's hand and lead him out of the throne room. When the two were at the Bed Chamber, Kya began to kiss Sozai's lips, unbuttoning his clothes and the two fell onto the bed...