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swynlake-rp · 9 months

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August slipped away into a moment in time…

OTMS

MUN: L! Whether she’s making big, site-wide plot moves like with Eboshi and Hades or finding creative ways to spice up threads on the fly, L's ideas inspire all of us! Our members also shouted out her willingness to jump on opens, follow up on plotting, and try new things– we couldn’t agree more!

CHARACTER: DOLORES MADRIGAL! Between a fake dating plot, a secret identity letter-writing plot, and a family wedding on the horizon, Lo has been living her romcom dreams lately and we simply love to see it. As one member wrote, “It really feels like Lo's storyline has it all right now and I can't wait to see how it all crashes into each other.”

THREAD: CROSS YOUR HEART - SNOW WOLF! This one had all of us on the edge of our seats! L and L did an amazing job of building suspense and tension before the very scary reveal of what exactly was in that mysterious package. We can’t wait to see where this leads for the Hauntley crew.

TASK: TECHNOWAVE PLAYLIST BY LINS AND Z! This playlist was not only so creative, but it was also a true collaboration, creating a totally unique vibe! Props to L and Z for taking on a challenging task and knocking it out of the park.

Honorable mentions: Kristoff’s Country Roads! Our members loved to see how this task expanded what we know about Kristoff and filled in some more of his backstory. Great job, B!

BOARD UPDATES

ICYMI – THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT IS IN TOWN: The Home Office of State Security’s Magick Inspection Division is conducting an audit in Swynlake! Their representative, Eboshi Kanamori, is interviewing the citizens of Swynlake and investigating the Board. So far, she’s done one big thing which is…

REMOVE HADES ACHERON AS MAYOR! That’s right! Hades is no longer mayor – gasp! Eboshi is serving as interim mayor during the audit.

THE BOARD’S FOREST STATEMENT: Please read below for the Swynlake Town Board’s Official Statement on the strange activities happening with the forest animals:

Thank you to everyone who attended the July Town Hall event, and especially those who raised comments and concerns related to the forest. We are aware that unusual wildlife activity has begun to impact local homes and businesses. While the reason for this activity remains unclear, local authorities are conducting an investigation and the Board will continue to work closely with forest stewards in order to determine the cause. In the meantime, please continue to report any concerns regarding forest animals to the rehabilitation center at Pride University, and contact 999 in case of emergency.

TASKS

SUMMER MEMORIES: Create a scrapbook of your character’s summer adventures! This can be from this year, or from sometime in their past. Include at least five pictures and write a 200 word description (or journal entry, or whatever inspires you!) to go with it.

A LATE SUMMER’S NIGHTMARE: Write a self-para about a nightmare your character has had! (700 words)

EVENTS

AUGUST 2 - 8: GREASE OPENING! Grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts and join the cast of Grease in celebrating opening night! The show will have its first performance on August 4th and run through the weekend. The opening night will take place after the first show has run, though feel free to also do behind the scenes stuff.

AUGUST 9 - 15: SURPRISE ANNIVERSARY FLASH EVENT! Since we did a big AU in June, we’re shifting gears and doing a good ol’ fashioned in-canon flash event! Details to come. :) Canonically on Saturday, August 12.

AUGUST 15 - 23: SIMBA’S BARBIE WORLD BIRTHDAY! It’s Simba’s birthday! His last one in Swynlake. :( Everyone is invited. (If you don’t think you know Simba well enough, I’m sure you know someone who knows him!!) Barbie themed, wear your best Barbie lewk. There will be dancing and merriment. More information to come!

AUGUST 23 - AUG 29: CREATIVE ARTS SHOWCASE! Ashlee & Nemo present a creative arts showcase, including performances with singing, dancing, spoken word and poetry. Fellow artists have donated their art for guests to bid on. Cover is 10 pounds, and any proceeds from the show will be donated to the dance programs in Swynlake. Canonically on August 23, it will be held in Town Hall.

BIRTHDAYS

Characters:

Beck Brooks – August 3

Genevieve Davenport – August 4

Tony Rydinger – August 5

Hades Acheron – August 8

Eilonwy Llyr – August 8

Lightning McQueen – August 11

Ella Ashbourne – August 14

Simba Bonfamille-Lyons – August 18

William Clayton – August 20

Moon Yeongtae – August 20

Roxanne Martin – August 20

Phineas Flynn – August 28

Gabriella Krasimina – August 29

Mason "Dipper" Pines – August 29

Aurora Briar – August 31

#swynnewsletter

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sterek-and-stuff-events · 11 months

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Mead Moons Event: Prompts 10-12

Does foodie Derek try to figure out the secret blend of herbs and spices in the amazing meals that Stiles serves up at his 5-star food cart? Or does the gruff Alpha pretend to be a coffee guy, but Stiles finds out that he really prefers soothing herbal teas?

Does Emissary Stiles have to track down some rare medicinal plants with Derek in order to save his father's life? Or does he just come across a strain of weed that will actually get the stressed out sourwolf high?

Do they go for an early evening stroll in field of lavender? Or do they meet at a medieval market where Derek sells herbs and olives and Stiles bakes bread and they end up making some beautiful focaccia together?

Cook up a story or two!

Do Derek and Stiles spend a nice, relaxing week on a secluded island for their honeymoon? Or do they get stuck in Beacon Hills fighting yet another malicious creature, but find ways to get romantic in between stakeouts and showdowns?

Are they strangers thrown together in an arranged marriage who slowly get to know each other in the month after their wedding? Or are they longtime lovers who have some rather adventurous plans to celebrate making it official?

Does an important issue come up in the middle of their stay in Italy that needs to be resolved? Or is the honeymoon period still going strong a year later?

Choose this as one of your prompts and include some of your favorite love songs on your playlist!

Does Stiles' brain stop functioning when Derek wears only a tiny pair of running shorts during a summer training session? Or does Derek have a hard time controlling his wolf when Stiles is all hot and sweaty from playing lacrosse?

Do they meet while choosing the same bit of shade to hide from the unforgiving sun in a post-apocalyptic wasteland? Or do they dare each other to consume hot sauces higher and higher on the Scoville scale until tears are streaming down their faces?

Does Stiles end up stuck manning the grill at the pack bbq so Derek comes over to keep him company? Or do they go to a nearby river to cool off during a record heatwave and one thing leads to another?

Create an image that will make folks 🥵!

Accepting new and unpublished fic, art, and playlists June 3rd - July 3rd. See the pinned post here for more info.

#sterek #derek x stiles #stiles x derek #sterek events #teen wolf events #sterek & stuff events #mead moons #mead moons herbs #mead moons honeymoon #mead moons hot

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satoshi-mochida · 3 years

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Gemdrops’s New Year’s Official art of several games they worked on(including Crystar, Sakuna, and more) from their English Twitter.

#Gemdrops #Crystar #Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin #Spice and Wolf #COGEN: Sword of Rewind #Official Art

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kvrisu · 6 years

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Holo the Wise Wolf mobile wallpapers for @kayura-chan 🦊

#spice and wolf #holo the wise wolf #*#*cap #*spiceandwolf #this series is a blessing to edit with bc of the abundance of hq official art #thank u for requesting #1k

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tetrix-anime · 3 months

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Ookami to Koushinryou (Spice and Wolf) - February Visual - Valentine. Premiere: April 2024

#ookami to koushinryou #spice and wolf #holo #visual #key visual #official art #anime

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my-anime-goods · 16 days

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Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf (Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf) - Holo Dakimakura Cover by Movic. Release: 28 June 2024

#ookami to koushinryou #spice and wolf #preview #anime #holo #movic #dakimakura cover #official art

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manekinekocake · 22 days

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#spice and wolf #official art #Jū Ayakura

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dailyspiceandwolf · 1 month

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Illustration by Aoi Yamane, Animation Director

#Spice & Wolf #Ookami to Koushinryou #Spice & Wolf Official Art #Spice & Wolf Anime 2024 #Official Art #Holo the Wisewolf

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ordonianhero · 3 years

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Above and Beyond

author’s notes: This is a complete one shot. please excuse grammar and spelling mistakes. this story turning out way differently then what I was expecting. The characters belong to jojo56830 Linked Universe. I am sorry I haven been writing much and Chapter four of my main story is on hold till I feel motivated to work on it. so for now I am working on short stories. Hope you enjoy this one. Feel free to take inspiration and do fan art of this if you wish.

Genre: Fluff- lots of fluff and comfort.

words: 2,805

Synopsis: They had been traveling for some time, the weather not letting up. Wild is running a cold. Everyone seemed tired and they needed shelter. Time’s own old injuries are acting up. So Twilight takes it upon himself to make sure they all get somewhere to settle down till the rain settles down and they can recharge.

Characters: EVERYONE

Above and Beyond

It was officially the first day of spring. The grass in the fields they crossed were lush and green. The trees just starting to blossom and gain back their leaves from the long winter days. little flowers bursting from the grounds. The sky was partly blue, with blankets of grey clouds of an upcoming spring storm. The birds were far more lively and chirping as they flew past the nine heroes as they wandered the land. However, despite it being spring, the cold air of winter still lingered. At night the temperatures would drop near to freezing, with frost caking the area. Then as the sun showed the warmth of the day would melt away the cold some. However the cold had seeped into the Older hero's bones. The aches were from old injuries he had gotten long ago.

Legend was being extra quiet. He didn't trust his words to lash out wrong. enough of the cold and hard ground. Their feet sludge through the mud as another bout of showers begin. Spring showers as they are often called. Legend held in his outwardly grumbling. Twilight's own hair stuck to his face, water droplets dripping to his eye. He looked over at the Smith who was not really covered, he removed his pelt and placed the hood and rest over them. Meanwhile the traveler wore a brown cloak. The Captain had used part of his cape to shield Wind from the rain. Wild had been friendly to share some of his hood to Sky. Even though he had his own hood, it wasn't doing much. as the Cub sneezed.

They at this time should find a place to say. From what Twilight could gage, this rain wasn't going to give up anytime soon. The sun teasingly shining through the clouds. The kept moving on with the Leader moving forward quietly. Every once in a while twilight caught him massaging a sore spot on his body. "This rain is really not letting up is it?" stated the Traveler. The rain drops bounced over a few flowers they passed. "They are spring showers." replied Twilight, the heavy rain now just letting up into a drizzle. "is it truly spring?" asked Wind as he peeked out from Warrior's cape. "It sure is. I remember the days working on my uncle's apple farm and dealing with such unexpected showers." Legend said very coldly.

They sloshing of their feet through the mud only made things even more dampening. The captain approached Twilight as they walked. "we should probably look for shelter. I doubt Time will want to. He seems determined to keep walking, but with each step, I am seeing him in pain." he spoke in a low whisper to the rancher. "I agree. I will offer to scout a head for shelter." he replied patting the Captain's soaked back. Twilight walked up to Time who's eyes were focused all about him. "We should find shelter. There's no point to trudge more in this weather. I can scout ahead if maybe to find us something." Time didn't reply. Twilight looked directly into their leader's eyes. They were filled with tiredness. The bags and dark circles gave part of that away. He then looked over at Twilight and nodded to him to do so.

Twilight nodded back as an understanding and took off ahead to go scout out ahead. "where is he going?" asked sky out of curiosity.

"Maybe he is abandoning us." Legend jokingly stated. Wild's eyes widen to that statement. "No he wouldn't." The young sailor's voice came.

"No. he is just scouting ahead." replied the captain, glaring at Legend.

"why didn't he ask anyone to go with him, it's not safe to go on their own." Replied Four.

"He can handle things on his own. I have seen him do so. Fear not." Came their leader's tired voice.

Wild then felt weak and begin to lean against Traveler. He let out another sneeze. Hyrule looked at his friend, he looked flushed. He was clearly sick. Oh Rancher, please find somewhere we can rest at.

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Once twilight was out of sight, he transformed into Wolf form. He could find places much faster that way. His paw sloshed as he went into full run and only stopping to sniff by old tracks of travelers from weeks ago. Which then lead it way west towards some forest. He stopped at the edge of the woods. Using his sense, he was able to calculate that they were not far from a traveler's cabin. He also used it to sense out if there was any enemies nearby. So far. none. Once he gathered all the information, he turned around and rushed back toward the group. Mud splashing against his fur coat.

The closer he got he transformed back and met up with the group.

"There's..." He was trying to catch his breath.

"whoa, looks our Rancher age is catching up with him." Legend laugh.

"Oh cut it out." Snapped Four.

The captain moved up to the front where Time and Twilight were. "find something then?"

Twilight shook the rain off him and then took a deep breath, "I was able to find a cabin. not far. I didn't see any enemies along the way."

"well that's good, wait- how close?" the Captain questioned.

"Oh, 'bout two miles away." replied Twilight.

"You ran, two miles." The sailor said surprised.

"I told you, I have faith in him." Time spoke giving the Captain a look. He reached over and ruffled Twilight's hair a bit.

The captain snorted. Twilight then eyed the rest of the group and spotted the Cub leaning against Hyrule. He looked bout ready to fall over. He rushed over to him and catches him. The group stopped. Twilight picked up the cub to carry him. Wild made a fuss to fight him on it. however he was too weak to do so. Goddesses you're stubborn. He walked over to Epona. Hyrule following behind him. Twilight Lifted the Cub onto her back, followed by himself. "Rest."

"I am not a baby..." Grumbled Wild.

"And you're in no condition to be traveling. You are not well." Twilight replied.

Wild let out a grumble and just rested against Twilight as they traveled on. Twilight own warm body helped combat the cold he felt throughout his own. Hyrule stayed close by Twilight.

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Once they had reached the cabin, they all sighed with relief. The rain had gotten to be coming down harder. Twilight hopped off Epona, Captain offered to take care of Epona as Twilight got Wild into the cabin. Four and Legend got a fire going. Twilight got Wild bundled up to keep him warm. Wild was about to grumble again. Sky helped set up Wild's bed roll. As Hyrule made up some herbal med to give to them. Wild was about to fight him on it till he gave in and took it. Wild could feel its effects as it relieved his aches. Twilight quickly got Wild into much drier garments and then let him fall to rest in his bed roll. some sleep would do him some good.

Everyone managed to get into much drier garments themselves. Time had even though known to not sleep much felt sleep take over him. He had fallen asleep himself. Hyrule was careful to not wake them as he went over and using some of his own healing magic, eased some of the old man's pains. Twilight looked about the room. Everyone looked grateful for the shelter as the rain pounded the roof. Sky found some wood to carve on, while four took to reading a bit. Wind was huddled up Warriors under a blanket. The fire was slowly getting the Cabin warm.

Twilight moved over to fill a kettle up and placed it over the fire to make some tea. Legend was sitting near Four. "So since the chef is sick, whose going to cook?" He asked.

The room stayed quiet. The sounds of those sleeping could be heard, mixed by the rain. "I will make a soup." Twilight replied. Anyone willing to help with the ingredients, much appreciated.

Sky stopped carving, "I can help."

"Me too." replied Four.

"Hyrule, you rest, okay." said Twilight, knowing the traveler need to recharge his magic.

"So what you going to make?" questioned Legend.

"Oh something I have learned from being around you all." Twilight winked.

"Oh this better not be something hyrule made up." Snorted Four.

"thee has little faith in me?" Chuckled twilight.

"Oh I trust you...just couldn't peg you for a cooker." replied four with a soft laugh.

"you'll be surprised." twilight said, as he grabbed out some potatoes, carrots, onion and celery. along with a big chunk of meat.

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Sky helped peel the potatoes and cut them up in to cubes. Four was helping cut up the celery and carrots. while Legend was put to dicing up the onion. Twilight made work with cutting up the meat. Twilight filled a stew pot with water to let the water get to boiling. Legend as he cut the onion was fighting off the tears from cutting it. Which they all quietly chuckled. "aww so you do have feelings." Sky joked.

"shut it bird boy. someone had to cry at the travesty of this meal being done by the rancher." jest Legend.

"or I could of just let you starved." said twilight sprinkling herbs into the stew pot as the meat went in. Followed by him putting the cut potatoes, carrots and celery. He took the onion and tossed it in.

"you wouldn't?" smirked legend as he took everyone stuff to clean up.

"could be worst." Four replied.

"whats worst then-ooooooh. yeah that is worst." sky suddenly remembering about the goron spice.

Twilight finished stirring things up, letting it simmer.

Sky then poured them each a cup of warm herbal tea. which warmed their souls. The rain still falling. Daylight fading.

Legend sat beside Twilight. "So what kind of stew are you making anyways? It seems familiar the ingredients."

Twilight softly smiled softly and bumps Legend gently, "something to feel like home."

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The Nice warm hearth with a stew simmering nicely. The Smell was beginning to fill the cabin. Twilight checking it once in a while and adding more seasonings if needed. Legend took to reading some, while Four worked taking care of everyone's weapons. Sky was plucking gently at his harp. Twilight looked over and seeing a solemn look across his face. Twilight moved over closer to him. "Missing your gal hu?"

"Am I that really that easy to read? You and Time seem to be the two who pick up on that." Sky looked up at Twilight.

"Hm, cause love is easy to spot and the missing of those we care about is easy to spot." smiled Twilight. He saw Time slowly waking up as well.

Sky plinked one last note before setting his harp down. "It's like before when I was searching for her. I was always one step behind to reaching her."

"Hm. That's got to be saddening." responded Twilight.

Time filled his mug with tea and sat by them on a stool. Hyrule also slowly woke up from his own rest, as he slept beside Wild. Warriors, snorted his self awake, not realizing he had fallen asleep. Which gain a chuckle from the Veteran.

Sky blushed a bit. "It's stupid."

"Nah, being in love isn't stupid. It can be amazing, painful and hard sometimes. But when you are that bonded with someone-its magical." Smiled twilight. He went back to the stew to check on it. Taking a sip of the broth.

"Oh, well aren't you a romantic." teased the Captain.

Twilight sputtered at that statement, burning his tongue a bit on the broth. Time just let out a soft chuckle.

"Excuse you, At least I know what being romantic is. versus whatever garbage you try." jeered back with a smirk at the captain.

"Yet you were the one with your heart shattered." the Captain threw back.

"Oh, oh we going there? be very careful what you say, or I may just put something special in your own food." replied twilight.

"Hey. question." their attention was pulled by wind speaking up. he let out a yawn as they all stayed quiet. "why Do you and captain always banter like this? do you have like something against each other?"

"Not at all, it's all out of fun. never intended to hurt each other. It's like a older younger sibling rivalry." Explained Twilight. Warriors nodded in agreement.

"So, like when my sister gets annoying like banter?" asked Wind innocently.

"nah, that would be the Veteran and pretty boy." Chuckled Twilight.

"Oi! No. We just pick on each other like a pair of old friends who attempt to one up each other." Legend replied.

Twilight went back to the stew and snorted.

"I am actually use to this style of talking sometimes. Back when I lead. The men and I would banter in our sparing practices." The captain explained to wind.

"would you like to lead then." Time joking stated. "cause you said 'Use to.' " his arms crossed and a smirk across his face.

"and put up with his left right march- how about no." Teased legend.

"any time old man. Any time." Captain stated with a smirk back.

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Once the Stew was finished, Twilight filled their bowls. He then went over and got Wilds own bowl and filled it. He then gently Woke them up. Wild let out a grumble, then woke. He then smelt the stew, He looked at it and then back at twilight who was giving him a soft smile. He saw everyone Smiling at the having something to warm the belly. He slowly sat up and took the bowl. "you cooked this?" he asked quietly.

"its editable, trust me." smirked Twilight.

Twilight sat beside Wild. Wild leaned against Twilight and took a sip of broth. The flavor was so rich and full of flavor. His mind flashed to something he had made back when he was home in his own hyrule. Tears streamed down his cheeks as he at the stew. Nobody had noticed it except Twilight who had finished his own bowl.

"it remind me of home." wild hoarsely said, tears streaming down his cheeks.

Everyone looked at Wild. Twilight gently rubbed his back. "It's something I learned from Legend, I am sure it something you picked up in your land too. I felt it was the best thing to make."

"Wait, you knew how to make my Uncles stew?" Legend stated in shock. "That's why I recognized this."

Twilight blushed. "well yeah."

"Can I have more?" asked wind.

"Is it better then Grandma's soup then." teased Captain.

"No, but its homey." Wind said, getting a second helping.

Everyone chuckled a bit. Wild finished his bowl and sleepily curled up into Twilight. Like a smile child when sick, all they want is to be comforted. Twilight just wrapped an arm and held him.

"Well since Twilight did most of the cooking, I think its best we help do the clean up." Time spoke up. The captain agreed. Time came over and picked up both Twilight's and wilds empty bowls. He gave Twilight a soft smile to the pup and Cub. Everyone seem to help out with clean up. along with making the fire more.

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More Tea was made as bed rolls were set up. Hyrule made sure to give Wild more herbal med to help fight the cold he had clearly developed. Captain had gotten to telling a story at some point. Everyone was in such a chipper mood. As their night was starting to settle in for the night. Wild had drifted off back to sleep, bundled up in his bed roll and Twilight's pelt. Time pulled Twilight away. Twilight caring side often could get in the way of him getting actually sleep.

Twilight’s bed roll was set beside Time's. Captain put on last log to keep the fire going for the night. Before settling beside Wind. Time poured a sleep potion and gave Twilight it. "Here."

"I-"

Time just gave him a look and Twilight slouched and took it in his hand. Threw it back and scrunched up his face. Letting out a grunt of disgust. Time chuckled. Taking a bit himself. Twilight could instantly feel the effects of it in his body. He couldn't fight it any longer as he laid down in his bead roll. His eye closing, his body going into a resting state. Time just smiled and brushed a bit of Twilight's hair aside. "I am so proud of you. So proud of you."

He leaned over and gently kissed the top of Twilight’s forehead.

"my son."

-fin.

#Linked Universe #linked universe fanfic #lu time #lu twilight #lu four #lu wild #lu legend #lu warriors #lu sky #lu hyrule #lu wind #linked universe fan content

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phoukanamedpookie · 3 years

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Beggar Princess Azula

Continued from here.

Remember, these are not necessarily in chronological order. For now, I'm switching gears from spirituality and meditation.

Fire Nation World Apology Tour

Zuko sends Azula on the Fire Nation Apology World Tour. She visits all the towns, villages, and cities the Fire Nation conquered, colonized, or just steamrolled over in its quest for world domination. Everyone gets an apology, a really nice gift basket, and an offer to make amends. Many big doors slammed in her face. Some open up just to take the gift basket before slamming in her face again.

A few places are receptive, though. Omashu, interestingly, is one of them. Bumi really likes his gift basket. Other receptive places are generally ruled by people who are younger, more open-minded, and committed to moving into an era of peace. Azula very quickly realizes that peace can achieve for the Fire Nation what war never did: share the greatness of the Fire Nation with the rest of the world. For instance, vehicles of war are redesigned and repurposed for the safe transport of people and trade goods. Other regions compete with each other for the fruits, herbs, and spices that can only grow in tropical climates. Obsidian becomes a trendy component of arts and crafts. The Fire Nation military turns toward protecting trade routes and shipments from pirates, smugglers, and bandits that threaten trade.

Azula has a much tougher time with the Water Tribe. The Northern Water Tribe wants nothing to do with the Fire Nation. They're understandably still sore about losing Yue because of Zhao and the destruction wrought by the Siege of the North. They even throw the gift basket back at her.

She gets a cool reception at the Southern Water Tribe. Katara and Sokka are there, and they wonder if Zuko's come for some reason. But when they see Azula, their jaws drop. Instantly on high alert, they get ready for a fight. But instead of attacking, Azula gives Hakoda an official Fire Nation apology and a gift basket. Hakoda is about to tell Azula where to shove her apology and her gift basket when Kanna intercedes and welcomes her to the village. It's a really nice gift basket, after all.

Inside Hakoda's igloo, Azula shares a stiff, formal meal with Hakoda, Sokka, Katara, and Kanna. Azula tries to give the Fire Nation apology and amends spiel, but Katara's not having it. She launches into a litany of grievances against Azula and the Fire Nation, demanding to know what she thought she was doing. Azula: "My duty to my nation, the same as your Princess Yue." Katara: "Don't even speak her name! You're nothing like Princess Yue! You're a monster!" Azula, visibly angry and hurt, curtly leaves.

Azula spends time with SWT kids. They're the only ones who aren't afraid of or angry at her, save for Kanna, who can't be resentful of a girl her Katara's age. There's a snowball fight, and she joins in. Katara watches. The kids overwhelm Azula with their superior numbers and achieve victory. Azula is sprawled out and laughing despite multiple snowballs to the face. EDIT: Azula shows off her firebending moves for the SWT kids, preening at their looks of open amazement and fascination. They beg her to do things like breathe fire from her mouth, shoot lightning, fly with fire jets, etc. She obliges. At some point, her hair comes loose, but she doesn't care. The kids give Azula a nickname that means, She Who Brings Laughter. Katara softens. A little. It's not like she's growing fond of Azula. Pfft, never! She's just happy for the kids is all.

Azula staring at the Southern Lights, awestruck. EDIT: Katara notices for the first time how young Azula is. She tells her a story about the origin of the Lights and what shapes the Lights can take, sometimes a wolf, sometimes a snake, sometimes some other shape. Azula says the Lights look like a phoenix. Katara doesn't see it at first, but when Azula points it out, she does.

EDIT: Katara: "I was wrong about you. I thought you were some kind of monster, that you lived to hurt and frighten people. When Aang told me about what Avatar Roku said, I thought, 'No way. It's impossible.' It was hard enough believing Zuko could change, but you? But here you are, playing with our children, letting Gran-Gran fuss over you, and I get it now: you're just a kid. Like me and Sokka and our friends. Y'know, if it wasn't for the war, I think we would've gotten along pretty well. We could've talked about how stupid our big brothers are." Azula: "So stupid!" Katara: "Right? Let me tell you what Sokka did two weeks ago." Katara and Azula see Sokka, give each other a look, and laugh.

Return from the World Tour

A celebratory dinner for Azula's return to the Fire Nation. A small get-together with Azula, Zuko, Ursa, Mai, and Ty Lee. Zuko's astonished that the trade agreements Azula arranged with the other nations will make the Fire Nation more prosperous than it was during the war. Zuko grumbles something about her being born lucky. Azula says she always hated it when Ozai said that.

Zuko: "C'mon, Azula. Everything always came easy to you."

Azula: "Yes, Zuko, everything was so much easier for me. All I had to do was be absolutely perfect at everything if I didn't want Father to think I was completely worthless. All I had to do was receive perfect marks in every academic subject we were taught. All I had to do was become the youngest firebending master in recorded history. All I had to do was take over the largest city in the world in a bloodless coup with only myself and two of my school friends. All I had to do was take down the Avatar. All I had to do was absolutely everything Father asked of me without hesitation or complaint. All I had to do was dedicate my every waking moment to the Great March of Civilization. Heavens forbid that while I did these simple things, I hurt my older brother's feelings or made him feel inadequate."

Azula calmly excuses herself and leaves. Everyone watches, shocked. Except Mai, who says, "Finally."

Mai and Ty Lee are giving Zuko a look. Zuko: "What? WHAT?"

Ty Lee: "She didn't have it easy, Zuko."

Zuko: "Are you serious? Of course she did!" Imitating Azula: "I'm so perfect. I'm a genius and a firebending prodigy, and everybody adores me. Guess what, Zuzu? Dad hates you."

Mai: "C'mon, Zuko, you know it wasn't that simple for her. Or any of us."

Ursa finds Azula at the last place anyone would think to find her: by the turtleduck pond in the royal gardens. Azula's trying to meditate, but she's too worked up to sit still. She keeps fidgeting. Ursa silently sits near her and hugs her.

Zuko finds Azula. Zuko: "Let's spar." They meet in Coronation Square. They fight until one of them gives up. No holding back. Azula instantly attacks Zuko with lightning. Zuko gives her a what the hell look. Azula: "You said no holding back."

It's a repeat of their Agni Kai, but this time there's no deadly intent, only healthy competition. Azula clearly outclasses Zuko, prolonging the fight just to show off more moves and rub his face in how much better she is. But Zuko doesn't give up. Eventually, they start getting tired. Zuko: "Ready to quit?" Azula: "Not a chance." They keep fighting. Exhausted, Azula says, "Give up?" Zuko: "Never." They spar until they can't even move, only lay on the ground and catch their breath. Azula: "You're getting better." Zuko: "Thanks. You're better too." Azula: "Yeah."

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