Unbroken Spirit II (Zuko x OC) (Book 2)

Chapter 1

Nakota:

It's been exactly three weeks since I left with Zuko and Iroh and left my siblings behind. Oh how much I miss them, but I also had to keep by promise and look after the two firebenders. Eventually we found a village that was surrounded my cherry blossoms which looked absolutely gorgeous.

Zuko and I were sitting across from each other under the blossom trees while Iroh was getting his massage. I was reading a book that I picked up on the way over here, but kept glancing at Zuko here and there at times. He looked upset which made my heart ache for him.

Iroh was apparently speaking to us and noticed that we weren't in the mood for talking. He walked towards us, kneeling down to Zuko. "I see. It's the anniversary, isn't?"

"Three years ago today, I was banished. I lost it all. I want it back." His words made me put down my book and sit near him. "I want the Avatar. I want my honor, my throne. I want my father not to think I'm worthless." I leaned my head on his shoulder and grabbed his hand.

"I'm sure he doesn't. Why would he banish you if he didn't care?" Iroh smiled while I gave him a straight face with Zuko glaring. He then got up from his spot and walked away from us. "That came out wrong, didn't it?"

I shook my head, face-palming myself. "Iroh, we really need to work on your jokes." I said and watched Zuko's figure retreating.

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Iroh and I were walking along on a beach trying to head home until he stopped us to collect some seashells. After he got enough, with my help of course, we finally made our way back to our hut. On our way, we bumped into Zuko who seemed a little calmer than before.

Iroh dumped all his shells on the table. "Look at these magnificent shells." He awed and picked one up. "I'll enjoy these keepsakes for years to come."

"We don't need any more useless things! You forget we have to carry everything ourselves now." Zuko voiced laced with annoyance.

"Hello, brother."

We slowly turned and saw a girl sitting on the table with Iroh's shells. She had on Fire Nation clothing with her hair tied up in a bun. She then averted her eyes to Iroh. "Uncle."

"Oh great, another sibling." I rolled my eyes. She was either a hot head like Zuko or just plain evil. Either way, she seemed distrustful.

"What are you doing here?" Zuko asked, glaring at her.

"In my country, we exchanged a pleasant hello before asking questions." She admired a shell she picked up. "Have you become uncivilized so soon, Zuzu?"

I snickered. "Zuzu?" I smiled and laughed.

"Don't call me that!" Zuko yelled at her. He pointed to me afterwards. "You don't either!"

That's when she finally noticed me. "Well well. You found yourself a new friend I see, Zuzu." She circled me, observing me.

Thankfully, Iroh had spoken up. "To what do we owe this honor?" He asked. She flashed her eyes to him and now stood in front of Zuko.

"Hm, must be a family trait. Both of you so quick to get to the point." She taunted and crushed the shell in her hands. "I've come with a message from home. Father's changed his mind. Family is suddenly very important to him."

"Suddenly?" I asked and raised my brows. "Shouldn't that be always?" Iroh put a hand on my shoulder, trying to shush me. She smirked and continued.

"He's heard rumors of plans to overthrow him, treacherous plots. Family are the only ones you can really trust." I looked to Zuko, her words taking affect on him. "Father regrets your banishment. He wants you home."