I frickin' hate 'the Search', and I've idealistic, so for whoever wants to see Ursa, voila.
On Kazura's second birthday, she received a whole lot of presents from everyone except for one person, who didn't even seem to be present for her party.
"Auntie?" The child warbled, looking around for the familiar sharp features of Azula.
"Yes, do you know where Azula is?" Mai asked Zuko. He shook his head, troubled.
"She became withdrawn around a month ago, and three weeks ago she asked me if she could leave the palace for a trip to the Earth Kingdom. I agreed because I know she wouldn't do anything bad, but…I have no idea where she is. I'm not in contact with her." He said.
"Auntie Zuwa!" Kazura began to wail, crying for her aunt.
"Leave it to Azula to ruin the day." Zuko scowled.
"Now, that is no way to talk about your sister like that, Zuko." A soft voice traveled into everyone's ears. Zuko froze, and whipped around, looking at the entrance to the tearoom.
"M-mother?" He gasped. Former Fire Lady Ursa stepped into the light, a warm smile on her face. Her arms opened for her son, who threw himself into them. Tears ran down mother and son's faces. Finally, they broke apart and Ursa hugged Iroh, Mai, and Ty Lee. She greeted Aang and their other friends as well.
"It's so good to see you again, Princess Ursa." Iroh said. "But how come you've suddenly returned?"
"I did not know about Zuko's coronation. Azula brought me here." Ursa's voice was rich with affection and love.
"I'm sorry I'm late, brother, but I hope my 'present' can make up for—" Before Azula could finish her sentence, she was crushed in a hug by an emotional Zuko.
"Thank you. Thank you…thank you…" He said.
"Gaaaack." Azula made a strange noise. "Stop strangling me, Zuko." She said, but everyone could hear the amusement in her voice. Zuko let her go and held her at arm's length.
"You gave your niece her paternal grandmother." He said quietly. "And you brought our mother back. How did you find out?"
"A month ago I heard you talking to uncle about mother and how father wouldn't tell you her location." Azula shrugged, walking over to Kazura. The young girl squealed at the sight of her, clapping her hands.
"Up!" She demanded.
"Of course, princess." Azula muttered, smiling. She picked Kazura up and looked at Zuko again. "I visited him in prison in the middle of the night around a month ago and…we had a chat." She said. "He finally gave up mother's location and that's why I asked for a leave to the Earth Kingdom." She said, walking over to Ursa. "Mom, meet your granddaughter Kazura." She said, handing the toddler over. Kazura looked confused.
"She's your grandma, Kazu." Azula explained patiently, even though she knew her niece wouldn't understand.
"You nicknamed her Kazu?" Ty Lee giggled. "But it sounds like a boy's name!"
"If she's anything like me she'll be glad for it." Azula responded with a smirk. Zuko groaned.
"Let's hope that she doesn't end up like you, then." He mumbled.
"Zuko." Ursa admonished.
"Sorry, mother."
"My life has just gotten a whole lot better. Finally someone other than Mai and I can scold dumdum." Azula teased Zuko.
"I'll let it slide this time, Azula." Zuko gave the evil eye to Azula, and in return she narrowed her eyes and used an obscure firebending technique to lower the temperature. Zuko shivered involuntarily.
"I win. Again." Azula smirked.
"I hate you."
"Zuko!" Ursa said.
The tearoom was filled with laughter at the misfortune of the young Fire Lord.
Poor Zuzu XD