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Published: 2008-02-22 06:16:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 9663; Favourites: 98; Downloads: 51
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Wow. I never thought I would finish this one. I started it all the way back on 's birthday, because she's been such an amazing influence on the Avatar fandom-- especially the Maiko fandom-- and I wanted to do something for her. But I got really busy and forgot about it until yesterday, when I had MY birthday (20 omg) and remembered what I had started for Rawles' birthday.So... uhm... yeah! HAPPY RIDICULOUSLY BELATED BIRTHDAY, RAWLES? <3
As most of you Maiko fans probably already know, the title of this piece is a reference to one of Rawles' many coined phrases: "The Fraught Reunion of Destiny" (meaning, of course, the inevitable reunion of Mai and Zuko and the Betrayal For Love that will soon follow it).
The scene is inspired by this screenshot: [link] which appears to depict Zuko as a prisoner of the Dangerous Ladies being interrogated by Mai. My hope is that it leads to lots of hugging and kissing and crying and declarations of love and their intention to never be parted again and then Azula will come in and SOME CRAZY AMAZING FIGHT SCENE/DARING ESCAPE WILL ENSUE. fjklmfdjklfnqwfhqwo! *FLAILS*
Lineart and coloring done in MSPaint, wall and final touches done in GIMP. Poses inspired by some random anime picture I saw somewhere.
Mai and Zuko (c) Mike, Bryan, Nickelodeon and Viacom
Art (c) me
NO SHIP WARS IN MY COMMENTS PLZTHX.
EDIT: Okay, so, I'm really hating this background right now. If anyone wants me to post the Mai and Zuko part from the foreground (in its original state, with more saturated colors!) with a plain background then let me know in a comment and I'll do it.
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Comments: 50
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heheheh... Is azula stunned, surprised, or enjoying the drama and high-tention atmosphere of emotions?
lol -_-
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I think she must feel jealous - of Mai.
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At first I thought Azula had shot Zuko with her lighting as Mai "interrigated" him, hence the tears on Mai's face, but now I see.
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The detail! The emotion! It just... it tugs at my heart! MY HEART.
I want to say so much more, but I'm afraid adlkfaslkd;! is all I can muster right now! And I must admit, if this doesn't happen I will be one very sad person! *envies yur mad mspain skillz liek whoa*
OH! I'm sure everyone has already mentioned this, but adding Azula's silhouette just adds so much more! Oh, maaaan. <3333333333
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AAAAANGEEELLL! Thank you so, so much fghjkgfd! [insert a bajillion internet hearts here]
"And I must admit, if this doesn't happen I will be one very sad person!"
OMG ME TOO. HOW HAVE I ALLOWED MYSELF TO BUILD UP SUCH EXTRAVAGANT AND SPECIFIC HOPES? D8 If their reunion isn't ONE OF THE MOST EPIC THINGS TO EVAR BE EPIC IN THE HISTORY OF FOREVAR then I'll be a horribly sad panda.
" *envies yur mad mspain skillz liek whoa* "
*envies ur tablet and wmm skiz-illz* ^__^
P.S. THANK YOU AGAIN OMG.
P.P.S. <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3!!1!1
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Thanks! I was hoping it would be. 8D
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OMG HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY I LOVE YOUU AND OMG 20. fdjiosjdskjadlk
This picture kind of tears my heart up. The emotion is...fjdsdskja. Amazing. And the silhouette of Azula is terrifying, yet fantastic. EXCELLENT job. <33
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OMG THANK YOOOUUU I LOVE YOU TOO BG MAH BB. *INTENSE HEARTINGS*
Oh noez, I don't want to tear up ur heart! D8 But, I'm really glad that it communicates emotion. Especially since, if I recall correctly, you're not normally a big fan of Maiko. I love it when art can transcend ship preferences! ^__^
Thanks so much for commenting and faving and being lovely as always! It means so much.
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WHAT U MUST B CRAZY! I LOVE MAIKO. IT'S NOT MY OTP BUT I LOOOOVEEE IT. <3333333
AND YOU ARE SO WELCOME. ^_^ *EVEN MOAR INTENSE HEARTINGS*
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Oh fraught reunion of destiny! How I love thee! And Azula....that...wow, that's creepy. I love it.
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FRAAAUUUGHT REUUUNIOOON fghjgfhsd!
Thanks so much, Spooty! I'm glad Azula added the desired level of creepyness and foreboding. I needed it to offset the insane amounts of HAWTNESS AND LOVE AND BAMFTASTICNESS that is impossible to avoid whenever Mai and Zuko are together in any form-- even shoddy MSPaint art like this. 8D
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LOL BAMFTASTICNESS! That word sums up Maiko SO well
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I'm picturing the fraught reunion of destiny to go a little something like this:
Zuko: Welcome to Walmart, how can I help you?
Mai: OMFG, ZUKO?!?!
Zuko: Mai.......hey.....
Mai:
But if that doesn't happen, then angst and Maikouts are good as well
Keep up the good work
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You know what? WalmartGreeter!Zuko sounds like perfection. I might have to reconsider my entire theory.
LAWLZ. Thanks so much for commenting!
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I was debating between Target and Walmart.
Then I realized that Target was for Zutarians everywhere.
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OH SHI--
Well, now I have to boycott Target I guess. XD
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I'm never shopping at Target again
Walmart is way better, anyway.
And since Katara sent Zuko to Walmart, that means that Zutara = fail.
She would have sent him to Target if there was any hope for the pairing
Wow I'm getting way to wrapped up with this
-collapses-
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LOLOL! INTRICATE BARGAIN SHOPPING CENTER SCENARIOS FTW. 8D
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Like, hells yes <3
And then the shop for Toko is Kohles
And the shop for Zaang (Zuko x Aang) is...KMart
I'm Hayley BTW
-extends hand-
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And... Pakkana = PriceClub? lolol.
Hey, Hayley. I'm Leslie. *shakes hand* ^__^
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Hm...
Kataang can be JC Penny >DD
Nice t'meetcha, fellow Maiko fan!
The world needs more sensible people who don't look at the supersupersubtext to prove their stupid crack pairings.
Don't they have homework to do or something o.o
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"Don't they have homework to do or something o.o"
*laughs* Inorite? It's amazing how much time people spend convincing themselves and others that reality can be whatever you want it to be if you make enough fanworks and whine loud enough. XD
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I know, right XD
Zuko bathed in the lake last night. That means Zutara's happening in canon.
Zuko and Katara high-fived in the season trailer. That means they're secretly having babies.
Tch, yeah right.
Scene:
Teacher: Well, we all know today that there was a HUGE term paper due. -begins to collect the paper-
Mary: ...
Teacher: Mary, do you have your paper?
Mary: No...sorry
Teacher: What in the HELL were you DOING these past months?
Mary: ...Looking through subsubsub texts to prove that Zutara's gunna happen in canon, and writing essays proving it's canon
Teacher: ............................................................
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AHAHAHAHAHA! YEAH, PRETTY MUCH! XD
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I need to draw that.
Seriously, I've got a whole list of crap I need to draw once school starts back up again (I bring my tablet to school XD)
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That would be pretty much the best fandom-related fanart ever conceived.
Also, tablet at school ftw.
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I beg to differ.
Spootay's Wanksterpiece theater is by far the best fandom-related fanart ever.
Or at least, if it's anti-Zutara.
That was just full of lulz.
Thanks though, Imma start drawing it tomorrow morning.
I know, right?
I drew Zuko's Rant there >D
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Oh Mai. Oh Zuko. OH FRAUGHTFUL REUNIONS. <3
Love the pic, and happy belated birthday! c:
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I'm so happy you like it, Dingle! You were the first Avatar fanartist I ever adored, so getting comments from you is always wonderful. ^_^
And thanks for the birthday wishes! Two decades omggg. *dies*
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*EXPLODES OF HEARTING*
Also, omg, happy belated birthday!
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Azula is so ominous and scaaary in the back!!!
<3333
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I'M SO GLAD YOU LIKE IT OMG. <33333
Azula gave me a lot of trouble and I almost didn't include her, but then I thought, "NO. I MUST. THE BETRAYAL FOR LOVE IS PART OF THE FRAUGHTNESS fghjkls!"
Thanks so much for commenting and faving and BEING THE AMAZINGLY AWESOME AND AFFECTING PERSON THAT YOU ARE. Without you the Maiko fandom wouldn't be nearly what it is.
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So much Fraughtness! I want a scene like this so baaaaaaad!
I saw your note and added this to
Hope that's OK?
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OMG ME TOOOO. SO MUCH IT ACHES.
Of course it's okay! Thank you for adding it! <3
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OH YES.
IT IS COMING SOON.
AND IT WILL BE EPIC.
YES.
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