Reunited

Previously on Avatar...

After fleeing the Fire Nation Palace, Ursa returned to Hira'a village where she was born.

There, she met a man called Noren who was actually Ikem, having asked a spirit called the Mother of Faces to change his appearance so he could escape Ozai's wrath.

Ursa decided she would make a similar deal, but when the Mother of Faces felt the pain in Ursa's heart she offered something extra: not only a new face, but a new mind, where all her memories of her life as Ozai's wife would be erased.

Ursa made the difficult choice to forget her children along with the rest of her former life and was given a new face and a new name: Noriko.

She and Noren would have lived in peace together for many years and eventually had a daughter called Kiyi - Zuko and Azula's half-sister.

But everything changed when the Phoenix Emperor attacked.

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The sun had already risen in the capital city.

The recently self-proclaimed Emperor was making his way through the Royal palace's halls after his matinal exercise.

As he was heading towards his mother's chambers, who he had heard was already recovering from her condition, he suddenly noticed the silhouette of someone familiar awaiting for him.

As he approached, the person finally noticed him as well.

"Please don't say you summoned me here to kill me."

Zuko couldn't resist but to laugh at her remark. The girl he had come to meet was extremely severe. But it was a graceful seriousness, and definitely an alluring one.

She had piercing eyes of a dull amber that held sharpness and wit to them, and her raven hair had even more of a total darkness to it than Azula's did. Anyone would have to admit that Mai was truly beautiful.

Either way, there was a moment of awkward silence in which Zuko had trouble telling how serious Mai was, but she soon cracked the slightest of grins for him to see that indicated she was joking. It had always been strange, since she wasn't the joking type.

Even so, he was quickly greeted by a hug from her.

"It's so good to see you again, Mai!"

"You too Zuko. But I'm surprised you've called for me, I thought you were avoiding me since..."

The girl finally released her hold on the boy she has been dating for a few months, they hadn't spoken to each other since his Agni Kai.

"That's not true. It's just, things have changed so much in so little time. Thankfully, I'm finally getting things under my control."

Mai glanced over at her distant boyfriend. "Yeah, no kidding. I'm still not entirely sure if what I've been hearing is true or ridiculous lies. What I do know is that I'm sorry for not attending your coronation ceremony... my emperor."

She bowed sarcastically at her last remark. "I'm assuming you're here to tell me something important."

Zuko smirked at her. "Come now Mai, you must be tired from your journey. Besides, we will have plenty of time to discuss things during dinner."

The night haired girl glared slightly at him, but nodded nonetheless. "I would rather do anything other than to just sit around though."

This completely deadpan yet totally earnest response from her earned another grin from Zuko, as he placed one hand over her shoulder and said. "Well, while I do detest bringing you to such boring places, I wish you would consider visiting me from time to time. Though I must confess I don't plan to stay always around, you will certainly receive all the hospitality one could receive here in the royal palace."

Mai's body visibly stiffened for the briefest of moments, but she quickly relaxed into some semblance of control. "News of your rulership has spread really far, even my father is already a devoted follower of your... politics. Hope you don't mind explaining what's really happening."

The Emperor folded his arms as a more somber expression took over his features. "Well, short story, I'm simply reorganizing some war efforts. But don't worry, I will tell you anything you wish to know."

Listening to all of this, Mai uttered a long, drawn out sigh. "You have changed. For now, it appears to be for the best."

"Almost certainly my dear Mai. If I'm lucky, I'll keep positively impressing you."

Mai's gaze narrowed as she heard this. "Okay then. But where is Azula? She was the one who asked me to come, but I still haven't met her."

The Emperor shrugged, unfazed from any worry. "I'll admit that I have recently switched my way of dealing with her, so I would assume she is keeping her distance. I've had enough of being her victim Mai, and I'm not a child anymore."

These words caused Mai to uncharacteristically grin.

"Aw, Zuko, you're so sweet, but pardon me to believe after seeing it!"

Zuko nodded with his usual expression of mirth. And so, after that he made his way to leave.

After a few minutes, Zuko was finally getting close to his mother's chamber.

But as if destiny was conspiring against him, he heard someone addressing him in a flirtatious tone.

"Hmm, I wonder who this handsome and elegant man could be? Certainly nobody I know...Long time no... Wait! Your energy! It's..."

Now aware that his other guest had arrived as well, Zuko turned his full attention on the person speaking to him.

"Well hello there! I am really glad you accepted my invitation! It feels like ages we last see each other!"

The most prominent feature about her was her perky posture and way of talking. Unfortunately her assets weren't fully developed because of her age. But it's only a matter of time.

A brief look of surprise crossed the girl's face before it was replaced with a joy that lit up her chocolate brown eyes all the same as it did her smile.

"Hi Zuko!... Sorry. I guess now you go by Emperor! Are the rumors..." She began speaking casually, but ended up bowing to Zuko.

"Please, be at ease! I promise to answer all of your questions later." He interrupted her for the second time.

She apparently took that to heart, because she immediately stood up and hugged him.

"It's sooo good to see you again!"

"Likewise Ty Lee." The emperor simply smiled and returned the hug. After that, he continued. "You know Ty Lee, I've heard you were going to join the circus." He said while signaling for his guards.

The soldiers immediately understood his intentions and moved to complete the task they had been informed before.

"Yeah. I've decided to try it out. Who knows, it might even be my calling!" She replied enthusiastically.

After hearing that, the emperor shared a friendly smile and placed both hands on her shoulders. "I hope you know, you will always be welcomed here. That said... I have a favor to ask of you."

Ty Lee glanced up at her childhood friend with a mockingly irate expression. "Rude. All these years and the first thing you want to talk about is favors? What is it?"

"I'm actually after some skill I've heard you acquired. Would you kindly teach me this skill? I've heard it draws great influence from the study of chi... what is it called? Hum... Chi-obstruction?"

After hearing Zuko's words, Ty Lee's eyes widened. "You mean chi-blocking? Yeah, I'm really proud of it! I'm still not a master in it though. But I guess the basics won't be a problem..."

"Excellent!" Zuko snapped his fingers, and a few royal guards approached them.

Ty Lee's expression quickly changed to one of uncertainty.

She had heard some disturbing rumors recently, but her reading on her childhood friend's energy conflicted with such tales.

While Azula's energy was overbearing, and sometimes malicious, Zuko's energy was balanced.

She grasped from their recent exchange his warming aura was much more intense, but somehow, it became completely under his control.

Ty lee even felt a freezing sensation mixing itself with his blazing energy.

Not to mention the air around them was electric. But she assumed the cause of it was Zuko's uncharacteristically charisma taking effect over her.

But her thoughts were interrupted when she saw the approaching guards bow before them while raising a small chest.

Zuko smiled at her confusion and reached to open the chest.

"I know I'm asking you a favor. But please accept this as a token of my appreciation." He then picked a scroll and offered it to Ty lee.

She accepted the item, and after she unrolled it, Zuko spoke. "I've arranged a property here in the capital. It once was a popular theater, but since a few years before the place became a shadow of what it once was."

Ty lee glanced up at him. "Thanks Zuko, but I'm still just a kid. I'm not sure if I will be able to put it to good use." She said apologetically.

"I'm well aware that administration isn't something you enjoy, but trust me, I've already settled someone experienced enough to aid you with this." He assured her.

"See this as an opportunity to show everyone how special you are. Do not restrain yourself to only acrobatics. I know you are capable of great art. Act, sing, dance or even help the empire's citizens reconnect with their spirituality. You are a natural, I'm sure you will figure it out."

The sweet girl's eyes became tearing, and so she hugged him again. "Thanks Zuko!"

"You've always been a good friend to me. I will never forget it." Zuko said to her in a whisper.

After this exchange, the emperor ordered the guards to guide his new guest towards her exclusive chamber.

He really wished to be there when she saw the view of the capital from her window for the first time, but he unfortunately had another scheduled appointment.

And so they parted ways.

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As Zuko finally entered his mother's chamber, he began pondering how he should treat her.

From what he knew, she was responsible for the death of his grandfather, so by the law he should simply have her execute.

He immediately facepalm himself as he giggled at his previous thoughts.

'Why should I? It's not like I really care about the death of Fire Lord Azulon. Hell, I've killed the last Fire Lord myself. Plus, she only agreed to poison him because she didn't want Ozai to kill me.' He mentally argued with himself as he watched his mother sleeping in her bed.

'But I do believe she deserves some kind of punishment, after all, she choose to forget about me and live her life with another family'

Zuko narrowed his eyes as he considered some sadistic punishments to inflict on his traitor mother.

He didn't care if she decided to forget about him just so she wouldn't suffer any more.

As he approached, he remembered his half-sister had been allocated to another room. He noted to himself that he ought to pay her a visit as well.

He sat next to her appreciating her features.

Her dark brown straight long hair and porcelain-like fair skin added a lot to her beautiful face.

From her silhouette under her blanket, I saw that her breasts were still round and her booty was evidently bubble-shaped.

After admiring her assets, he reached his hand to touch Ursa's shoulder with the intent of waking her up.

"Wake up mom! Welcome back!" Zuko said with the most caring voice he was able to reproduce.

Which unfortunately didn't mean much.

Ursa began calmly to open her eyes, as if she were an enchanted princess waking up from her slumber.

But as soon as she became fully conscious, her expression changed drastically as she gasped.

But Zuko didn't notice it at first, and so he continued his speech.

"Don't worry, I've already dealt with my father. I know you must be very confu..." But he stopped when he noticed his mother's fear posture.

"Who are you sir?" She asked meekly.

"What do you mean? It's me... Zuko! I am..." He argued, a little confused at Ursa's oddity.

'Does she still believes she is Noriko?' The young emperor considered.

"Wait! Who... am I?" She asked herself, while inspecting her face with her delicate fingers.

'Well, it seems that my skill in energy bending still requires further training. Anyway, it's unexpected, but not necessarily unfortunately.'

'At least, I can kill two birds with one stone. She did desire to forget her past, didn't she? So why not simply granting her wish while punishing her at the same time.' And so right there, he made his decision.

"Are you alright my dear? I'm your master! Have you somehow forgotten?" Said Zuko.

"I'm a slave?" She asked, making serious effort to recollect her memories, but still caring herself with some semblance of fearful respect.

"Yes! And you are mine." He confirmed, with his usual smug expression.

"You clean, prepare my food, prepare my bath and read to me."

After checking her meekly expression he continued his act.

"As a matter of fact I am the emperor, and as it amuses me, I've ordered everyone to treat you as my mother."

"Really? So... what shall be your order...my emp...I mean, my dear son?" Her fear and naivety was enough to make her immediately believe in everything Zuko said.

The young emperor really couldn't believe how well his simple plan had worked, and so decided to enjoy his luck.

"Now let's see... sing me a song while hopping on one foot and wearing your clothes inside out!" He commanded.

"Right away master!" She said obediently before immediately getting up, disrobing her clothes and wearing them inside out.

As Zuko enjoyed the show, he began clapping for her to continue.

And so, his day kept pleasantly enough after that.

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The Blaze Empire, once known as the fire nation, is one of the world's four nations and five sovereign states.

It was an absolute monarchy led by the historical fire lords and it is home to most firebenders.

Geographically, it is located along the planet's equator in the Western Hemisphere, and it is composed of several islands.

Its capital was once known simply as the fire nation capital.

Historically, the nation was once the smallest in terms of total area.

While its economy it's the most powerful in the world, it's strong industrial sector and intensive technological developments not only enable them to create an extremely powerful military, but also allow them to initiate their worldwide modernization and globalization (which differs from globalism).

In simple terms, it is the strongest and most advanced country in the world.

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(16/08/2020)

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