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Description The Fire Lord and the Orphan have an Impromptu Nap.

Zuko and Kurzu
From Ozai’s Vengeance
by Fandomme

Like many of my fellow Zutarans I have been inspired by Fandomme’s fiction. This was just a small detail in an epic tale. But the picture it created in my mind was so vivid I had to illustrate it. Fandomme’s Zuko is so absolutely irresistible.

I have been drawing many of her beautiful words …

From Chapter 11:

“Zuko spent the rest of the day quietly. He dismissed his secretaries to larger projects -- he had put off pressuring the Earth Kingdom to buy more Fire Nation-manufactured farm equipment, but the time for that was over now that Toph Bei Fong had taken up residence in his home for an extended period -- and wandered the palace instead. He took Kurzu with him after both men had an impromptu nap. The child liked being carried and was much lighter on Zuko's shoulders than either Toph or Azula had ever been. Zuko gave him the grand tour and let him crawl on antique furniture in the library while he brushed up on Agni Kai etiquette. He brought him to the kitchen and Kurzu ate the pieces of dumpling that Zuko tore open for him. He sensed the eyes of his staff on him, wary and bewildered, surprised at this man who accepted challenges from a long-dead lover's brother and carried a fussy refugee child like a talisman. Zuko brought Kurzu to the palace vault and the child's eyes danced as he generated lightning from his fingers and shot it down the dragon's gaping mouth, triggering the switch behind the intricate golden door so that it swung open with a mighty creak. Zuko recalled a time when he had watched Ozai do this very thing. It must have been at least twenty-five years ago. Until this moment, he had never remembered it.”

If you haven’t read it yet, find Ozai’s Vengeance here:
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(The Prologue made me weep.)

Zuko is from Avatar: The Last Airbender … coming soon to a television near you. ... I hope we find out next weekend in NY!
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Comments: 166

katelenny [2012-04-15 20:45:40 +0000 UTC]

ahhh i see the yellow dots tooo. but this is freaking cuute

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Chanzina [2012-01-22 04:12:17 +0000 UTC]

awwwwwwww ^^

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immortal-night [2011-06-01 02:07:49 +0000 UTC]

wow..just.. wow

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Merrydaze [2011-02-13 01:23:42 +0000 UTC]

Is it just me or when you look at the center of one of the crosses on the window you see a yellow dots out of the corners of your eyes?

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blackunicorn666 In reply to Merrydaze [2011-11-12 07:26:53 +0000 UTC]

Good I'm not the only one who sees those lol

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letskickitt [2010-07-04 13:01:09 +0000 UTC]

its soo beautiful.
and now, after seeing this and many other pictures inspired by that story, i have to read it.

ohlawdd.
but seriously, this is a gorgeous work of art :]

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Tristar-Phoenix [2010-06-27 20:50:31 +0000 UTC]

I've read the fan fic twice now. This pic just captures the moment. Beautiful.

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SheWhoWalksWithThee [2010-04-06 23:02:10 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful. Zuko looks like Mai or Azula, though...but I love this pic.

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Drisela In reply to SheWhoWalksWithThee [2010-04-07 21:20:53 +0000 UTC]

Too girly huh? Damn pretty boys.

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JemMumble [2009-12-11 23:36:08 +0000 UTC]

Gosh So inlove after this pic!!

LOVE IT

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Drisela In reply to JemMumble [2009-12-12 03:34:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, You should read the fiction that inspired it!

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ladyleyleybug [2009-07-28 07:38:32 +0000 UTC]

What I would give to be that baby...

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B6L6U6E [2009-03-11 02:48:16 +0000 UTC]

I OV! It was amazing awesomeness!

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HelenaHelenova [2008-09-25 13:26:21 +0000 UTC]

I haven't seen any fanart of Zuko and Kurzu, so this makes me incredibly happy! OV is truly THE Zutarian dream!

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Drisela In reply to HelenaHelenova [2008-10-01 21:54:40 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE OV.
I have more illustrations in the works from this amazing fanfic.
But alas, my computer is sick ...
until it gets better all new projects are on hiatus.
But you can expect to see more of little Kurzu.

I did one (but left it unfinished) of Zuko, Katara and Kurzu in Ursa's tub. It's adorable. I should post it here. It's not as kinky as it sounds.

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HelenaHelenova In reply to Drisela [2008-10-02 17:32:17 +0000 UTC]



The whole bit about the three of them in Ursa's tub was always one of my favourite parts! I'd love to see it, and I'm sure I'm not the only one!

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Winters-Avatar [2008-08-08 03:39:18 +0000 UTC]

AAWWWW KAWAIII!!!omg this is too cute! defiantly captures the moment. Ozai's Vengeance is an amazing story, one of the best I have ever read. you definitely complimented it well!

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Drisela In reply to Winters-Avatar [2008-08-08 17:56:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I plan to illustrate more of OV. My intention was to draw something from each chapter ... but that might be too ambitious. I'll take it one illustration at a time. XD

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MistressYume [2008-08-05 13:54:39 +0000 UTC]

awww *melts into goo*

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Drisela In reply to MistressYume [2008-08-05 20:10:33 +0000 UTC]

Have you read the fic that inspired it?
WONDERFUL!

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MistressYume In reply to Drisela [2008-08-06 14:59:59 +0000 UTC]

Yes I have! && it's amaaaaaazing!

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Violetphantasy [2008-07-05 06:32:56 +0000 UTC]

What a peaceful and adorable scene.^^

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Bewitcher14 [2008-06-26 01:57:37 +0000 UTC]

oh wow i think i've commented on this before but just read ozai's vengeance and so i get why this is so amazing now!! *sigh* this picture is just soooo adorable and perfectly depicts them I love it!! zuko is so amazing in that story- his devotion to kurzo...

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zukocats22 [2008-06-05 11:12:03 +0000 UTC]

aawww, that's so incredibly sweet. I love the story too

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celest1 [2008-05-18 02:54:57 +0000 UTC]

Yep, the Kurzu/Zuko moments of OV were some of the best and this is beyond awesome. I love the peaceful expression on their faces. Amazing job.

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RicaNG [2008-05-15 19:21:06 +0000 UTC]

I am currently reading that fanfic and I'm loving every chapter! I think one of my favorite things so far about it is the bond between Zuko and Kurzu; it's adorable and funny at the same time. Thanks for drawing this! Instant

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Drisela In reply to RicaNG [2008-05-16 18:00:12 +0000 UTC]

Yes. I was charmed by Zuko/Kurzu too.
Fandomme is so amazing, she makes Kurzu his own little guy and not just a plot device. Keep reading it's a wonderful and fulfilling story, I plan to illustrate more of it. If I may, I would suggest reading ALL of Fandomme's writing. It's incredible.

thanks.

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RicaNG In reply to Drisela [2008-05-16 21:34:01 +0000 UTC]

I have read "Stormbenders" and I it! The other ones I will read after I finish OV, for sure ! In the meantime, I look forward to your upcoming artwork! Do you recommend any other fanfiction, while we're on the subject?

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Jade-Sabre [2008-05-02 18:15:06 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness. This is the second nigh-perfect Zuko I've seen in two weeks, which has GOT to be a record. In my experience of looking at other people's drawings, Zuko always seems to be the one that people have the most trouble with, but here, you NAILED him. Ack! The entire shape of his face is just RIGHT. Especially around the eye. It's really, really, REALLY wonderful. And I love his arm. And his hair. And little Kurzu! So cute and little.

This picture is BEAUTIFUL. *claps*

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mshepnj [2008-04-25 03:38:44 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely gorgeous! A lovely tribute to a great fanfic. Well done!

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jaella08 [2008-04-24 04:13:59 +0000 UTC]

omg. beautiful boys!
so THAT'S what zuko's ganna look like....omg.

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twisted-angel21 [2008-04-23 11:13:58 +0000 UTC]

Tre cute

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PrincessofLlyr [2008-04-22 23:22:26 +0000 UTC]

I've been waiting to see a drawing from that story. I love it! That is outstanding!

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daydreamer91794 [2008-04-19 01:29:29 +0000 UTC]

The story was so...(looks at dictionary that was coincidentally there)exquisite!i loved the tension in the story.i was also wondering ,if it isn't to much trouble,could you draw what you think all the kids in the story look like.
---
"If at first you don't succeed use a bigger hammer."-me

"Don't do the nip the nip is bad."-me

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musicvidnut98 [2008-04-19 00:15:36 +0000 UTC]

Awwwwwwww! So cute!

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Bewitcher14 [2008-04-17 16:39:58 +0000 UTC]

this is sooo beautiful, even without reading the description it made me tear up a little.

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PinayAnimerican [2008-04-15 02:38:06 +0000 UTC]

This is SOOOO adorable! I love how you drew Zuko and the Orphan! =^^=

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Drisela In reply to PinayAnimerican [2008-04-15 22:03:02 +0000 UTC]

THANKS!

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Bee9 [2008-04-15 01:36:53 +0000 UTC]

Okay for a more proper comment:

Wow! Zuko looks fantastic. The anatomy of his arm and face profile is awesome. I LOOOVE the baby. The little inoccent face is adorable and the small eyebrows, AND i really like how you did those little knuckle dots on the baby's hand because they really have that!

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Drisela In reply to Bee9 [2008-04-15 22:02:49 +0000 UTC]

yeah. widdle baby pudgy hand dimples. oooooh he's so cute!

And YES, I Zuko, in case you didn't know.

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Bee9 [2008-04-15 01:33:46 +0000 UTC]

aaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

wait....DUDE. "long-dead lover's brother's son" oh nooo....?

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Drisela In reply to Bee9 [2008-04-15 22:01:28 +0000 UTC]

"accepted challenges from a long-dead lover's brother"

YOU MUST READ THE FIC!!!! It's wonderful!

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Maseiya [2008-04-14 17:17:58 +0000 UTC]

*squeeee* xD This is so perfect! I love how you can capture any moment, whether it's fierce, complicated, joyful, upsetting, tender, etc. etc.. Sign of a great artist, that you can be versatile! I looove how you drew these two together... that baby is so well drawn, and he looks so content, being held in Zuko's arms... ^_^ And Zuko looks peaceful, too... I this so much!!! >: O Wonderful!!!!

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Drisela In reply to Maseiya [2008-04-15 21:59:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.
I held on to this illustration for weeks!!! You remember ...
Finally I had a breakthrough! I'm so glad you liked it.
NOW YOU MUST READ THE STORY!!!!!

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MandaMom [2008-04-14 11:31:55 +0000 UTC]

*Very gently removes baby and places him in a nice comfy cradle....* K everyone, JUMP ON HIM (Zuko, not the baby LOL) So pretty!

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in-need-of-a-muse [2008-04-14 01:56:06 +0000 UTC]

wow, the shadows came out really well, especially on zuko's arm.

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pinksy456 [2008-04-14 00:59:00 +0000 UTC]

omg! at first i thought that lady was a real person. wow, you are getting really good!

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thecrunchyblueberry [2008-04-13 22:30:44 +0000 UTC]

That is the cutest baby in the history of EVER. And how do you always manage make Zuko the smexiest guy in the universe without a single slip-up? Seriously. I think you're the only fan artist without a sloppy-looking Zuzu in their gallery. You deserve a truckload of cookies.

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