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After the short time in which Ozai dared to appear an almost normal person, all the sources of fire in the room exploded with his maniacal gaze. You did your best not to look intimidated and continued to look into his eyes.
Y/N: what is the matter my lord? You seem a little upset. Allow me to stop bothering you with my humble presence.
You try to leave the room as fast as you can to avoid making him angrier. He grabs your arm and starts laughing. It's not an evil or mocking laugh, it's the exact same laugh you heard when you and Ozai managed to burn down Azulon's chambers without getting caught. You also start to laugh at the memory of the moments when you two thought of moving to the colonies so that Azulon wouldn't turn you into snacks for the Komodo rhinos. Ozai stops when he hears your laugh and pulls you into his arms.This moment could have seemed romantic, even sweet, if the man next to you had not dug his nails into your arms and breathed out sparks while resting his head on your shoulder. When you met, the first trick that Ozai had shown to impress you was the expiration of the sparks. At the time it seemed childish to you, now it just seems creepy. You sigh and try to free yourself from his grip without seeming like you'd like to be anywhere but in his arms. He loosens his grip a little, and when you thought you would succeed, he lifts you up like a bride and walks towards his desk. He sits you in his chair and then crosses his arms and looks at you reproachfully.
Ozai: so? to stage your death to desert? I am ashamed that I underestimated you my dear.
Y/N: old habits have always brought you down.
Ozai: the fact that you say that amuses me.
Y/N: I'm glad I still manage to amuse you.
Ozai: Good choice. You know what would be an even better choice? Don't you dare betray me again!
You startle when he raises his voice but you continue to look at him. You tense your jaw trying not to throw a sharp remark at him. This is the same man who criticizes his 7-year-old son because he could not control his reactions and feelings. How pathetic and childish, when will this man grow up?
Y/N: oh? Did I manage to hurt the powerful Fire Lord's feelings? How bad of me!
Ozai: Shut up! Don't you dare make fun of me!
Y/N: ok ok. I'm sorry for my lack of respect!
Ozai: You lie well, but I know you even better. I'm pretty sure I felt worse when Iroh left with Zuko than you do now.
You get up from your chair and approach the Fire Lord as if he were a wild animal. You gently place your hand on his cheek and display the most sincere look you have. You notice that Ozai loses control for a moment but then looks at you with veiled curiosity.
Y/N: Look Ozai, I admit that my leaving was something impulsive and ill-conceived. But I think you know best how to use an opportunity without thinking. I don't want to pretend that I respect you more than I did before you became Fire Lord, for me you are and will be the same Ozai as always. So I propose to forget all our childish arguments and behave like adults. I swear on my honor that I will forget all the arguments and unpleasantness you have created for me, that I will not run away and that I will be loyal to you if you promise me that I will have a role in all your decisions and that you will leave me to take care of Azula and Zuko's education. We have a deal?
Ozai frowned and you looked at him with a pleading look.
Ozai: I also have my conditions. We will get married next week, after the wedding you will become my queen and you will get everything you want. But I warn you, you will not have the right to leave the palace without me and you will not speak to any friend or relative without my permission. You will move into my rooms, you will be able to decorate everything to your liking but no one will be allowed to enter without my consent, not even Azula. Zuko will not be allowed to return without the avatar, and if he does you will be able to prepare him for his role as crown prince. You are not allowed to send letters outside the royal family, and if you want to send one to Azula or Zuko I will watch over you while you write it. You will participate with me at the state meetings. You understand?
Typical Ozai. You are sure that he will force you to sign the marriage contract with blood. As if you were stupid enough to trust someone from this palace. You are not Ursa, you grew up in the capital, not in a village. You hardly refrain from sighing and look at him seriously. You slowly nod your head and smile as beautifully as you can. Ozai grins victoriously and kisses you. You put your hands around his neck and deepen the kiss. Now that Ozai has agreed with you, you will be able to get involved both in the lives of the princes and in political life. Now the most important thing is to handle the tyrant carefully. You break the kiss due to lack of air and give him an excited look.
Y/N: Theoretically speaking, will I be able to challenge a certain minister to an Agni Kai? As a wedding present? Please!
Ozai: if you're talking about the minister that Zuko spoke against then no.
Ozai: did I ever say I love you? I'm marrying you for political reasons.
Y/N: what reasons? Do you want to prove that absolutely anyone can get married?
Ozai: you have the same sharp tongue as always, my lady.
Y/N: only what is best for you my lord.
Fortunately for you, he had to go to an urgent meeting. You sighed and headed to the bedroom to take a nap. You took one of Ozai's shirts and changed your clothes. You sat down in bed and quickly fell asleep. You don't know how much time has passed but one of the servants woke you up looking alarmed. You yawned and rubbed your eyes.
Y/N: I hope you have a good reason to disturb my sleep.
He looks at the floor and quickly explains that the princess sent him to take you to her. Now you understand why the poor guy looked like he wanted to wet his pants. You tell him that you will be ready immediately and that he can leave. You change quickly and head towards the princess's rooms. Once there, you enter and see Azula walking around the room, looking like she's about to commit a crime. She sees you and immediately hugs you. Since when does Azula love hugs so much?! You hold her in your arms and head towards her bed, pulling her with you.
Y/N: what happened? You look worried.
Azula: I saw father hurrying to the council and I didn't see you coming out of his chambers.
Y/N: I'm sorry Zula, I was tired and took a nap.
Azula: father won't execute you for treason, will he?
Y/N: no Azula, your father won't kill me. In fact, the two of us are getting married in a week.
That seems to calm her down. After a few moments she smiles excitedly but quickly puts on an impassive mask. You sigh and give the girl a faint smile. It was always difficult for her to hide her feelings in front of you. You always felt that you were her only real parent and that makes you regret your escape even more. Okay, you'll never regret this, but you know you should have taken her with you. How would things be now?
Y/N: now, let's leave the wedding aside. Tell me what else you did in my absence.
Azula: what did I do? I told you, I trained and attended my father's meetings in the war room.
Y/N: not that! what else did you do in your free time! you know, fun.
Azula: Fun? what kind of fun?
Y/N: going out on the town with Ty Lee and Mai, pranks on the nobles.
Azula: Am I allowed to do this?
Y/N: you are as boring as your grandfather! Even me and your father used to do this.
Azula: Dad was going out on the town?!
Y/N: did I tell you about how I got your father drunk by lying to him that royals can't get drunk because royals have dragon blood?
Azula looks at you in amazement and sits more comfortably, waiting for you to continue. You giggle and start telling her stories about your and Ozai's teenage years. If only things were as fun as they were back then.
From the very next day, things went crazy. First you had to do dozens of preparations for the wedding day, then the wedding came and you swore that you would never wear another wedding dress in your life. That thing was a torture device. Then came Azula's departure. After only one month Ba Sing Se fell and Zuko returned. Ozai kept his word to your amazement but you didn't and used your time with Zuko to try to convince him to betray his father. When the eclipse arrived and Zuko confronted his father you threw him an encouraging smile. But you had to look angry quickly to make sure Ozai didn't suspect anything. He didn't. When Zuko asked you to go with him Ozai tried to kill him with lightning. You thanked all the gods when Zuko redirected the lightning.
Ever since Azula was betrayed by Mai and Ty Lee, you've noticed that her mental health is rapidly deteriorating. The last straw was when Ozai left to burn Earth Kingdom without her. The worst was that you forced him to leave her behind. You didn't want her to take part in such a genocide. It was too late for Ozai, but not for her.
The Agni Kai hurt you more than anything. When Zuko was safe thanks to Katara, you ran towards Azula as fast as you could. You knelt next to her without caring if she would have hurt you with her fire. You pulled her into your arms and started stroking her hair slowly. She rested her head on your shoulder and began to breathe sparks between the broken whimpers she was making. You didn't move away, you didn't care about your dress.
You swore to yourself that you would stand by Azula and bring her on the right path regardless of the cost. You were a firebender and you weren't afraid of getting burned.
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