#Pirate!Azula

[dawnsiren]

So uh. I’m listening to Annapantsu’s cover Queen of Kings on loop while vaguely feverish and it spat out a vaguely incomprehensible AU idea?

Pirate!Azula ft. Azuyuetara (Is that the ship name for that trio? Idfk it works)

Do I have a remotely comprehensible plot for this? No!

Beginning? Only vaguely!

Ending? Nope!

Any sense of its place in the timeline? Not really!

[uglysquid-28]

Zuko saying fuck you to Ozai and just becomes a pirate out of spite are my favourite fics especially if his crew is the 41st division that he saved. Here are some of my headcanons for this:

- zuko actively starts working to stop his fathers tyranny, but he takes a long time to come to terms with it.

- I dont mind if it’s a crew he picked himself, love the oc’s

- he meets hakkoda and they become allies after a little disagreement because they are pirates.

- everyone knows he’s fire nation but be a of the reputation he built of going actively against the fire nation they don’t care

- he has a heavy bounty because the fire nation considers him a deserter

- he does not want anything to do with the avatar but still helps where he can

- the gang knows of him as the blue spirit or their little helper

- add slow burn Zukka

- spy Azula, like when they meet outside they are at eachothers throats but secretly helping each other

- Zuko doesn’t become a pirate right away. What happened first was that Zhao captured him and told every one that Zuko got killed ( it could be that he said it was a freak accident or something, or that Zuko was a traitor and his father ordered the kill) but Zuko escaped and then he became a pirate. Thing is that Zhao is the only one that knows Zuko is the infamous pirate, but he can’t tell anyone cause that means he lied/ wasn’t able to fulfill his mission.

You can use these ideas if you like

[waterfire1848]

What do you imagine would happen if Zuko had been swept away by the current like in the comics and fire fans reactions? Like Ozai does canonically try and swim after him but Zuko just gets swept away.

Hello, @deadlyangelofpurity !!! (BTW love your art)

The fire family loved going to Ember Island every summer and they had never had a problem with the beach before so Ursa and Ozai don't really bat an eye when their three year old son run around on the beach and saves a turtle-crab. Ozai keeps an eye on him while Ursa is more focused on the one year old baby in front of her. When the giant waves comes up and washes Zuko away, Ozai darts into the water to save him and Ursa starts screaming for Zuko. Despite Ozai's best efforts the ocean claims the three year old before he can get to him. The guards arrive and look over as much of the ocean as they can, scanning the water for him, while others stay on land and look over the beaches. Ursa is inconsolable when they have to leave Ember Island without Zuko and holds Azula a little closer while Ozai is too stunned to speak. He could have sworn he was about to grab Zuko. How did he let his own son slip through his fingers? Ozai never made it a secret that he didn't like how weak Zuko's firebending was, but he was still his son. Ozai still cared for him and the thought that his own weakness is the reason his son is dead now is such a blow.

The Fire Nation mourns for the loss of the young prince. Azulon, who didn't care too much for Zuko, uses the opportunity to yell at Ozai and Ursa for failing to watch their son and letting him die. For a moment, he briefly considers removing Azula from their care but Ursa begs him not to and he decides against it. It's not said, but the family seems to understand that Ozai and Ursa aren't going to try and have another child. Ursa because she couldn't bear the thought of losing another child and Ozai because he doesn't want to risk failing a second child. Ursa grows more and more attached to Azula, her baby is now her only child and she showers her with as much affection as a mother possibly could. Ozai trains relentlessly, never letting himself be satisfied with his results. Another unspoken understanding is that they are never returning to Ember Island again. Ursa gives up her love for the Ember Island players and Ozai orders their family beach house torn down and everything sent to them at the palace. It's a very sad time for the family.

Meanwhile, Zuko's not doing so good. He get's swept out to see and survival---amazingly---by the skin of his teeth. While he's out at sea, a familiar group of pirates notice him and pick him up. They help him warm up and give him some food. Zuko's only three at the time, so they have no real reason or want to hurt him. On the ship, Zuko thinks the pirate life is amazing (Zuko: What's that? Captain: Our sail. It's the heart of any good ship. Zuko: What's that? Captain: Crow's nest. It allows us to see what's further out on the ocean. Zuko: Can I see? Captain, laughing: You sure you won't get scared. Zuko: I won't! I promise! Captain: Alright). That being said, the crew does try to ask the boy where he's from and when he says the Fire Nation palace, they come to an issue. On the one hand, they don't want to keep a three year old from his family. On the other hand, they will probably die or be locked up the second they step foot on Fire Nation soil. (Pirate: So we're keeping him. Captain: Of course we're keeping him. Pirate: What about when he asks about his family? Captain: He's three. Give him some time and he'll forget all about them. He'll make a fine pirate.) That's exactly what they do. They train Zuko do be a pirate and to use his bending to help them steal. Zuko becomes incredibly good at sneaking into nobles houses and stealing their stuff to bring back to the ship so the pirates can re-sell it. (Captain: Zuko! Where did you get that? Zuko, holding a ruby dragon statue: I stole it from some rich Earth Kingdom noble who said my outfit *the outfit the captain got for him* was disgusting. Never even knew I was in his house. Captain, shedding a tear: I have never been more proud of you!)

With Zuko "dead" and after Lu Ten dies, Ozai still makes the move to try and get Iroh's position because after Zuko died, Ozai has been pushing himself more and more into just about everything to make himself absolutely perfect (and make up for not saving Zuko that day). Azulon can't order Azula's death because he's running out of young heirs, so he sends Ozai into the war to actually experience what Iroh has gone through. Azula and Ursa remain at the palace where Azula starts her training as the crown princess but remains close to her mother's side (having grown up close to her and since Ursa is the only parent she has left). Azulon takes over Azula's training and puts her through intense sessions to try and make her into the perfect weapon. Ursa does what she can for her daughter, but she can't go against the Fire Lord....or can she? When Azula comes to Ursa one night, terrified because grandfather said he'd kill her if she didn't perfect her lightning strike by tomorrow and Azula doesn't know if she can, Ursa decides enough is enough and kills Azulon and, since no one else is around, she becomes the Fire Lady for the time being.

While that's going on, Ozai is in the war in the Earth Kingdom. He's not on the front lines, he's in the tents with the admirals and commanders but it's still a lot to witness after having grown up in the palace. One night, while some of the soldiers are staying in a coastal town, Ozai is woken up by the sound of someone messing around in one of the tents. Ozai goes to inspect it and, low and behold, it's Zuko (although Ozai doesn't recognize him). (Ozai: Who are you!? What you doing!? Zuko:...Would you believe I'm an inspector? Ozai, holding up fire: No. Zuko: Didn't think so. Catch me if you can, old man!) Ozai does catch him and is about to burn him until he sees Zuko's golden eyes and realizes who the thief is. Zuko is a teenager now so he doesn't really remember Ozai and runs away. Ozai, abandoning his soldiers, run after his son all the way back to the pirate ship. (Ozai: ZUKO! Zuko: I don't know who you think I am! But I'm not your son! Ozai: Yes, you are! Zuko: No! I'm not! I'm a pirate! My mom was some woman from the coastal towns and my dad passed away when I was little. I'm not- Captain: He's your father. Zuko: What? Captain: You....I think we have some explaining to do). Zuko listens to the captain's explanation and hears Ozai's side of the story. When all is said and done, the Captain believes that Zuko should go with his father back to the Fire Nation, so Zuko does (even if it is hard to leave the only family he really knows). Ozai and Zuko head off as soon as they can to return to a palace where Ursa is in charge and Azulon is dead.

[mira-needs-more-coffeee]

I heard pirate Azula Au and came running lol

[the-genius-az]

The Holy Trinity of the Caribbean.

incorrect quotes.

Mai and Ty Lee, dressed as men: Captain Az!

Azula: Will you join my crew? welcome to the board!

Mai: I came to look for the woman I love.

Azula stops with a disgusted face, she didn't like boys.

Azula, while gesturing to her subordinate to leave:: You really flatter me, but my only love is the ocean.

Ty Lee: Azula!

Azula, turns around quickly: Girls! hide the rum.

[stardust948]

Monk: This is an opportunity for you to change for the better!

Azula: I love those opportunities. I like to wave at them as they pass by.

[pixiedust-poppers]

Love that out the three kids the ONLY person you don’t have to worry about becoming a villain is Cubby cuz he simply doesn’t have the heart to harbor any real hatred or vitriol in him. He’s a simple lad with simple needs.

JAKE AND IZZY on the other hand these two have the capacity to do so, though I think Jake would be the easier of the two to fizzle out via pulling on his heartstrings because he is a really kind and good kid who tries to see the best in people.

Izzy is um, you’re probably going to have to beat her ass to actually take her down and she won’t go down without a fight, you can yap all you want but she is not hearing you. Now not saying she doesn’t have a heart and all but you’re not going to stop her from reaching her goal with words, you’re going to have to physically do it.

[ap-kinda-lit]

Zuko: You were actually telling the truth. Azula: I actually do that a lot, yet people are always surprised.

[sketchbonked]

chapters 12 and 13 are up now!

folks we have finally made it out of ep1

uploads might slow down a lot in the coming weeks because of ap exams, but i’ll still probably get at least one new chapter in between now and may

hope you guys like these chapters! if you have fanart or any questions whatsoever about the fic or any of the characters, don’t hesitate to ask! i love getting asked about my work

[thena0315]

ATLA Stand Alone Comics

[akiizayoi4869]

I feel like Azula would be so much happier if she was a pirate. No idea why though

Honestly I can see that.

[dawnsiren]

what do y’all think Iroh would have done if Zuko had died as a result of his Agni Kai with Ozai? Would it be different based on if he died IN it vs if he died later of infection/complications?

[tulio19mx]

Sexytember 2023

[mira-needs-more-coffeee]

[jaredstrout]

We Arrrr Pirates! - little Azula

I had that idea of what games Azula played when she was small and had that picture of her dressing up as some historical pirate queen with Mai and Ty Lee as her trusted crew and going on raids in the palace. With Lu Ten being a more playful, but often abscent play mate Zuko was often the victim of these raids, getting all his stuff stolen from his room, leaving only a mysterious map for him to regain his ‘treasures’.

And then Azula and her crew often ambushed the dump Admiral Chao (yes Hahn knew about the story and had his ‘knowledge’ of the Fire Navy from the tales of the Seafire Witch and her encounters with the less than competent admiral) when he tried to do so. Zuko spent a lot of time then tied in a wardrobe, or getting drowned by buckets of water and whatever traps Azula could think of.

Ozai ended these silly games once he became aware of it (a loong time after it started as he didn´t give a shit and rarely spend time with his children) but Azula always had that old pirate costume hidden and dreamed of the good old days.

Also Azula could become a new version of the Seafire Witch after the end of the series and become famous for stealing ships without killing anyone, no matter how injured some soldier´s pride maybe once she emptied the ship´s storage.

[the-genius-az]

Headcanon/Au.

After escaping the asylum and receiving help from Dai li, Azula became a pirate, and the Dai li are her faithful and loyal followers/crew.

Maybe at some point Mai and Ty Lee will join her to have her help (I don't know, something about them needing something at sea or something).

And they both loved the sea as much as Azula, making the three of them the Holy Trinity of the Caribbean.

Sorry, I'm a little... TOO obsessed with the Pirates of the Caribbean (I don't know if that's their English name) right now, especially Elizabeth/Jack/Will, and now I imagine Maizulee as them.

bitching with the boys