Category:Gen Chiyo

Gen was found several hours after her parents fiery deaths by a newlywed couple Xei Mei Lin and Zhenzhen Ying Qiao. Xei would convince ZhenZhen to adopt the little orphaned girl. Raised by both Zhen and Xei, (mostly Xei) very lovingly in their home in the Earth Kingdom. The family resided in Yu Dao for six years before relocating to the massive capital Ba Sing Se when Gen was 12 years old.

The have lived very happily and luxuriously in the new home not far from the Earth Kingdom Royal Palace in the Upper Ring. The buildings of the Upper Ring are generally huge walled compounds. The homes are designed is much like small versions of the Royal Palace, itself.

The Upper Ring contains the city's upper class population, as well as military and government officials. Xei's family were citizens of the city and resided here, protected against criminals by the Dai Li. Xei came to love the now 16 year old Gen as a daughter.

Xei secretly trained her in Chu Gar Praying Mantis Kung Fu. ZhenZhen however, would eventually see in Gen only the potential she was gaining as a powerful Earthbender he would also begin to train her in the Hung Gar style, teaching her some of the advanced techniques that she currently knows.

Gen and ZhenZhen have a dysfunctional relationship, they will not accept the 'father-daughter' type of bond that should exist between them. He allows her to live in his home, provides for her, and trains her in Earthbending and only tolerates her presence because of his love for Xei.

The compound were Gen lives is positioned perfectly for her to sneak out using her Earthbending, Gen often ventures to the Lower Ring, she and her pet Ostrich Horse, Min seem to love Old Ba Sing Se and Fire Light Fountain. She often goes without letting anyone know or asking for permission.