Royal Rumble

"I command you to eat this!"

Zuko snickered. "Azula, you can't command a baby to eat."

"Watch me." Azula lifted the spoonful of baby food and brandished it at Izumi again. "I am Fire Nation royalty, and I am commanding you to eat this!"

Izumi's response was to grab the spoon and throw its contents at Azula. The baby food landed right on Azula's forehead and dripped down her face. Her jaw clenched.

"Zuko, have you considered producing another heir? This one appears to be defective."

"She's not defective, Azula. She's a baby. This is kind of what they do. I bet even you did stuff like this." Zuko took the spoon and offered some more baby food to Izumi. To his delight – and Azula's utter consternation – the baby was only too happy to eat it.

"I refuse to believe that I was ever this… this childish." Azula folded her arms over her chest. Had she been any less dignified than she was, she would have pouted. "I was hoping that Izumi would take after Mai. At least then I'd be able to reason with her. But clearly, she takes after you." She scowled. "I fear for the future of our proud nation when its future ruler cannot even eat properly."

"Azula, I know you're convinced that you're the greatest thing since sliced bread, but even you were a baby once. Someone had to change your diapers and feed you. This is normal." Zuko grinned. "Just ask Ty Lee."

Azula made a disgusted sound. "I am not going to bring up babies around Ty Lee. I do not need another lecture on how we should get one of our own." She shuddered. "And if we ever do get one, we are going to adopt. I am most certainly not going to get pregnant, and I refuse to let someone else get anywhere near Ty Lee's vagina."

Zuko burst out laughing. "You know, I used to be terrified of you."

Azula raised one hand. Blue flame gathered around her fist. "You still should be."

"Oh, please." Zuko chuckled. "We both know that you're not actually going to assassinate me."

"You're lucky that I have some small amount of affection for you, Zuko. Otherwise, you'd already be dead." Azula lowered her hand. "Let me know when she shows her bending. If she's going to be Firelord, she needs to be a competent firebender, unlike you."

"Ouch." Zuko put one hand over his chest. "That really hurts. But I will talk to Mai about letting you train her as long as you don't go too overboard."

"Have Mai train her in concealed weapons too. There are times when bending is… inconvenient." Azula reached for the spoon. "Now, give me that. I'll show you how it's done." She scowled at Izumi. "Eat."

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Author's Notes

As always, I do not own Legend of Korra. I am not making any money off of this either.

I've always thought that Azula would have an interesting relationship with Izumi. Naturally, Azula's approach to childrearing is a little… different.

As always, I appreciate feedback. Reviews and comments are welcome.