The True Fire Lady

I am Fire Lady Ursa. Currently: Fire Nation [This is an RP blog for A:tLA] "Zuko, please, my love, listen to me. Everything I've done, I've done to protect you. Remember this Zuko. No matter how things may seem to change, never forget who you are."

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Undertow

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Jet laughed and shrugged at her response. 

"I’ve heard a man should always try to be a woman’s dream come true."

He quirked his brow at her offer and inspected the scroll. It was sealed in wax with something that look a lot like a noble crest with a dragon, but he couldn’t be sure what it might say inside. He could barely read to begin with but he was sure he could go to his usual contact to have it read to him. 

"I’ll see you there as soon as I drop this guy at a station… What am I supposed to do with this?"

[thetruefirelady]

Honestly, Ursa was far more amused with his responses than anything else. He seemed like a good man, good head on his shoulders. But only time would prove that to her. She was a little ways away when she heard the question. "Give it to the guards!" Was her response and she continued to move forward. The seal was his ticket to the Jasmine Dragon without any question or hassle from other people. Iroh was well known in the town now, as he had been before. It was there she would be waiting, if he chose to show up.

[torrriah]

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Undertow

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Jet arched his brow at her amusement and straightened, adjusting the leather straps crossing his robes that held his hook swords. “Yeah, he was a big guy… I was surprised he could move that fast.” 

He chuckled and hoisted the end of the rope over his shoulder. “I wouldn’t stick around by the docks after dark; it’s not safe. If you need someone to keep an eye on you walking through the streets, I’m very affordable.” He offered her another grin and a wink. “Name’s Jet. I hang around the Brass Lantern tea house if you ever need a guard or…” He shrugged, a smirk playing on his lips. “…company.”

[thetruefirelady]

She smirked, not showing the surprise that she had at his words and actions. Of course, she had always been known for her beauty but she certainly did not expect it from him. "Oh, of course. A strapping young man around to protect me who is clearly easy on the eyes? Seems like a dream come true."

Ursa took a step towards him, patting his shoulder. "How about this: I may have a job for you. A semi permanent one but, if you want it, you have to come find me at the Jasmine Dragon." She then handed him a piece of paper with a seal on it. "This will ensure you have a way there." Taking a step back, she gave him a wink this time. "Look forward to seeing you there, Jet."

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Undertow

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"I’m fine," Jet replied, tilting his torso back to stretch. "You should see the other guy." He jerked a thumb towards the idiot lying on the ground and offered the older woman a rakish smile. 

He bent to roll the man over and continued looping rope around him in the hopes it would make him easier to drag.

"You aren’t hurt, are you? He already knocked into a few people. Fast for a big guy…"  The man groaned and Jet promptly silenced him with a fist to the face. 

He glanced back up, taking in the woman’s appearance. She certainly didn’t look like a peasant and therefore seemed out of place in the lower rings. “You lost?”

[thetruefirelady]

The woman didn't appear to quite believe him when he mentioned that he was fine. She let it slide for now and laughed softly when he motioned to the man on the ground. He was only done because she had brought him down. But she wasn't about to reveal that. It was the way she was, appearing weak and helpless.

"I'm not hurt. Thank you though." She moved around the body as he roped it up to pull it along. Clearly a bounty hunter. "I was surprised at how fast he moved. But then I think his weight did most of the work." A snicker came from her before she caught herself.

She shook her head. "No. I know where I am. I was headed towards the docks when this oaf come along and then you followed along. What was your name? I don't think you told me."

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Undertow

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Jet sprinted down the street, ears and head cleared and energy back as he gained on the giant. He hopped a fabric cart’s handles easily and side stepped the groups of people gathering to stare after the criminal. 

He laughed and offered a pair of passing women as he nearly avoided knocking both them and their several packages out of their hands and stumbled against a surly looking fish monger.

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[thetruefirelady]

She was a little surprised to see a young man come running up. Had he been in pursuit of the giant oaf now lying on the ground? A little tilt of her head and she smiled. 

"Oh, I'll be fine. He's knocked out for the moment." She had moved back a little to give the man room. Watching him tie the man's hands only seemed to confirm her suspicions. A mercenary or bounty hunter, perhaps? He did seem to have a look about him but it wasn't this.

Before she had a chance to speak another word, she noticed the black eye on his face and the way he was moving. Injured. Most likely in the fight with the oaf on the ground. She cleared her throat and stepped a bit closer to him. "Are you alright, dear? You seem to be injured. How bad is it?"

Of course, she had expected him not to answer. Almost like she expected him to have the attitude of doing everything himself. The thought brought a little smile to her lips. However, she did not let it deter her from at least making sure that he would live to see another day. She was no waterbender, after all, and could not heal him instantly. But she was an amazing apothecary and knew all kinds of medicine.

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Jet grunted as he went sailing off the pier, the strike still resonating in his ribs. The giant of a man who’d struck him threw back his head and laughed, the sounds distorted as Jet hit the water with a painful thwack and felt himself sink.

Of course. Fight a big man like that and figure kiting around them would tire them out… until they use one of their massive meat hooks as a hammer to your insides.

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[thetruefirelady]

The former fire princess had made her way to Ba Sing Se as she had every year. It was a chance for her to catch up with Iroh and enjoy some time away from the Fire Nation. She did imagine that her children loved it too. Though she never quite hovered, she wasn't sure how much they enjoyed her presence.

The streets were peaceful right now. A couple of guards here and there. A bazaar set up with wares from all over the world. She stopped to look but didn't purchase anything, nothing really caught her attention. Taking in this city, she began to make her way towards the docks. Perhaps the sea air would help her gather her thoughts.

There was a commotion ahead of her. People gasping or crying out as well as rather large footsteps making their way towards her. The very ground shook beneath her and she assumed it was some form of Earthbending. Perhaps a fight got a little out of hand 

It was not until a rather large man came around the corner that she saw the source of everything. A thief, perhaps. He did seem to have that look about him. She knew full well he wasn't going to stop, nor was he paying attention to his surroundings as he nearly ran people down. No one seemed seriously injured but she felt the need to stop it.

As he came towards her, she ducked down and swept her leg under him, knocking his own out. He let out a cry of shock as he came, quite literally, crashing down on a cart that had been used to carry cabbages. He didn't have much of a chance to get up as his head smacked into the ground harder than she was expecting. Ursa moved over to ensure that he was still breathing. It was then she looked around to see if there were any guards about.

[thetruefirelady]

Ooc: I am gonna work on open posts for everyone. Well, for my characters. Ursa, ambassadorkatara, and whipsswordsandsarcasm.

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[atlasixyearslater]

Avatar: Six Years Later

The Hundred Years War has been over for just over half a decade and the world is still repairing from the damaging aftermath of the Fire Nation’s last gambit for power. With a Phoenix King Ozai defeated and Zuko on the throne, the nations are attempting to usher in an era of peace and harmony. In this wake is the Harmony Restoration Movement, which has struggled against armed and peaceful resistance. To offset the general uproar, plans have been discussed on turning the Fire Nation colonies into an independent multinational haven of its own.

While these are simply plans that are in talk, the success of Yu Dao has set a precedent for change in the nations.

We are still seeking characters to build the world of 6YL. The following characters are open and needed asap.

Aang

Sokka

Suki

Mai

[exfirelordozai-blog]

URZAI IS REAL. GO HOME.

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[Busts out of the grave]

BACK BY UNPOPULAR DEMAND:  ME

[thetruefirelady]

Very unpopular demand!

[herohearts]

Mother knows best

[fire-lord-azula]

I love your tag.  Zuko is absolutely his mother’s child.

[aangtics]

do you think ursa actually loved azula as much as she loved zuko? whats your opinion

 I think it’s safe to say that she loved both of her children very much.

Imagine having two kids. One is fairly “normal” and the other acts up and causes drama. It’s not that you hate the child that acts up you just dislike what they do. Why don’t you outright hate that child? Because you put blood, sweat, and tears into raising that child…into keeping them safe…loving them. Plus, you know they have good qualities too. I remember asking my mom about something like this and basically she said a child could literally drag you to hell and back and you could still find room in your heart to love them.  I guess one can never fully understand that bond until they have a child of their own? 

I think it’s possible to feel very distant from your child, (that was Ursa’s situation), but I’m sure she still loved Azula. Clearly she was closer to Zuko but I wouldn’t say she loved him more. I don’t know, I just think it’s different with your own kids. I feel like people are trying to compare this situation to a friendship…and family ties/relations are different than friendships. :/

[fire-lord-azula]

Well-said.  Thank you for your thoughtful perspective.

[sunwukxng]

I actually really liked Ursa. I found her to be a mother who would do anything to protect her kids, even if it meant killing her father-in-law and being banished to save the life of one of them. 

I found her one of the most compelling and sympathetic characters in the series, especially for a minor/background character who appeared only in flashbacks.

One of the best subplots in ATLA, imo.

[fire-lord-azula]

Reblogging for truth.

[avatarlastairbendershow]

[thetruefirelady]

Hi^^ Seems like a nice blog. So.. do you think Ozai missed Ursa after banishing her? (According to your canons, not that horrible thing called the search)

[It’s hard to say, really. Depends on the person playing the Ozai and the headcanon. In my headcanon, yes. In his own way. He didn’t use Ursa; he loved her. Made the most of what happened. Eventually, the pressures from his father made him shift his focus and the issues he had before came swimming to the surface. So, like I said, in his own way.]

[thetruefirelady]

Headcanon for Ursa

Disclaimer: I have read the descriptions of what happened in the comics and am, honestly, utterly appalled by it. There is a lot there that I feel breaks character. This is all my opinion, of course. However, this headcanon reflects the Ursa that I will be playing.

The former princess of the Fire Nation is a very skilled firebender as well as apothecary.

Ursa was raised around Ozai and Iroh. In fact, she was close to Iroh and considered herself a friend of Ozai. Being of Roku's bloodline meant she was close to the royal family.

She had no inclination of a relationship with either brother, seeing Iroh as more of a sibling than anything. Her feelings for Ozai did not take hold until she heard the rumors that she may end up betrothed to him. The love was slow at first, she knew of Ozai's temper and how he was. This did not deter her entirely and she found herself falling for the man.

Their marriage was almost perfect at the start. She had come to understand how Ozai worked and was able to avoid causing any conflict. When Zuko was born, she was ecstatic. Quite happy in her new role as a wife and mother. The marriage seemed stable but started to grow rocky with the pressures of Fire Lord Azulon.

When Azula was born, she was still happy in her role. However, once it was shown that the girl was a prodigy, Ursa was commanded by Ozai to treat her differently from Zuko. In fact, she was not to show any sort of love towards the child. Ozai wished for a "true heir" and would make Azula just that.

With the stress of protecting Zuko from Ozai as well as watching her daughter turned into a monster, she grew weary of her role. Her marriage was now in pieces and she felt they could never be recovered. It was not until Zuko was threatened by Azulon himself that Ursa found herself forced to make what seemed to be an impossible decision. Ozai gave her a choice. Allow Azulon to punish Zuko in the way he saw fit (which would probably mean his death) or to give him the means to kill the Fire Lord.

To protect her son, she killed the Fire Lord and was banished.

From then on, she has been living in a small village on the edge of the Fire Nation, where the royal family had not been well known. She keeps to herself and runs a small shop. While she knows she can never return to the capital, she listens for news constantly.