The Second Avatar Book 1: Water

Chapter 1: Her Lie Heavy

Like most people, they don't know their purpose in life; well, it just so happened that Fire Lord Azulon planned out my whole life. The day after I was born, Fire Lord Azulon took me from my parents, and as soon as I was able to walk, the Fire Lord put me to work. Fire Lord Azulon introduced me to his son Iroh, who seemed lovely until his son died, which was a loss for the whole nation; I even felt bad for him. That was the day I met him, the first and last person I could or even would fall in love with; of course, I didn't know it at the time. Zuko's eyes slowly met mine, and I instantly averted mine. I was never allowed to lift my eyes to another royal I would get in huge trouble. Zuko reached up to his mother and whispers into her ear and pointed over to me, and she takes a glance at me and then says something back to him.

Azulon " come, child, we must go back and continue your studies, and before that, I would like you to get me a glass of water."

"Yes, sir."

He nodded at me and walked over to his studies, leaving me alone, allowing me to walk to Iroh, give him my condolences, walk to the kitchen, and grab some water. Just as I was turning the corner, I accidentally spill the water on someone. I instantly bow my head, apologizing and waiting for a hit or slap, but it never came. I slowly raise my head and face the one woman I found terrific, Zuko's mother; she seemed so godly.

Ursa " you need not fear me, only my husband, Azula, and Azulon. I would never lay a finger on such a beautiful young woman such as yourself."

"I don't believe a smart and charming woman could ever catch the eye of Ozai, but then again, he did have a handsome son."

Ursa " I noticed he took a liking to you today; it's too bad you had to leave so suddenly; why was that, my dear?"

"I have to study, and the Fire Lord told me to bring the water that you just so happen to be wearing right now; if you want me to, I'll clean your clothing. "

Ursa " you already have to make a trip back to the kitchen. I wouldn't want you to do that, plus, it's water it'll dry."

" very well, I'll go ahead and go grab more water. I'm sure I won't get into much trouble as for getting a little wet call on me when you need me; I'll come, I promise."

She nods her head and leaves. I walk back to the kitchen and grab water again, this time walking carefully, turning the corners. As I was walking, I saw Zuko reading a book on the other side; he seems so at peace I wish I could be at peace. I walked into Azulon's studies, quickly put the water down on the desk, bowed, apologizing for being late, and waited for him to do something, but it never came. I slowly looked up; he looks at me intensely, and soon, to my surprise, he asks me to take a seat next to him, and I do as the Fire Lord tells me to.

Azulon " I have done nothing but make you fear me, but in reality, I should be the one to fear you, and yet you still know nothing."

"Sir, I don't believe I understand where this is going."

Azulon " I have done something that will change your life forever, but my son knows not of who you are, which will allow you to get away and learn more."

"Why would I ever leave? I love it here, sir."

Azulon " My dear child, the world is not supposed to fear the Fire Nation; everyone is supposed to be equal; that was what you were supposed to do, but I was greedy."

"Sir, I still don't understand where this is going."

Azulon " The spirits wanted to bring in a second Avatar that way she could learn all the elements and teach the first Avatar, but she doesn't know yet."

"Well, then what is the point in telling me, sir?"

Azulon " I am getting old, and I can feel my end coming soon, and when I die, I fear someone will take my life but for a noble cause."

"Sir, why are you telling me this? I can't do anything about it."

Azulon " You, my child, are the second Avatar, and I will teach you everything I know, and I will have to rush this lesson so that you at least know fire."

"Are you sure you're not sick, sir? There is no way I am the second Avatar."

Azulon " You are, and because of what I did to your real family, I will promise you Zuko, so when everything is over, I want you to marry him. Don't worry; I won't tell him a thing, so he'll fall in love with you as you are."

That was the last real talk Fire Lord Azulon and I had, and after a couple of months of practicing Fire, I became very fierce with Fire, but Azulon died before he could see who I became and his son Ozai became Firelord and Ursa disappeared at night while everyone was asleep.

Zuko " How can you be so great at firebending and not learn it until a month ago?"

"It must come naturally to me, given I know nothing about fire."

Azula " Servant, come here. I want you to come to help me with something."

Zuko " Azula, you can't just push her around; she's not your servant."

Azula " Oh, and who's servant is she cause last I checked, she was grandpa Azulon's servant, which makes her everyone's servant."

"What would you like, Princess Azula?"

Azula " Oh, she talks; let's see how well she is at firebending, shall we?"

"I'm sorry, but I am not allowed to fight with a royal unless we are in class actively."

Zuko "Come on, I want your help with my homework."

I nodded, and as we passed Mai, Zuko started blushing like a mad man. I started giggling, and he started blushing even harder.

"Maybe if you took a picture, it'd last longer, my dear prince charming."

Zuko " Your joking, right she could never like a fool like me, and you, of all people, should know that I can never get my words straight when my mom introduced you to me."

" That was because, for some reason, you liked me when you first set eyes on me; thank goodness you over it; I don't know how I would deal with you."

Zuko " I liked the idea that I never met you because grandpa Azulon kept you hidden from everyone except uncle Iroh which I still don't understand."

" I hope you never do; you'll never look at me the same if you find out. I promise Azulon I would never tell you until you are of age."

Zuko " Of age for what?"

"To be Fire Lord, but you got a long while until then."

Zuko " Tell me did he maltreat you on his death bed?"

" No, he considers me his granddaughter by then. I wish he could see me now."

Zuko " I'm sure he's up there with the biggest smile with how skilled you are."

We walked into his studies, and I started helping him with his homework; although I am younger, I loved to learn, and I passed every test. Once Zuko was done, he started to show me different things with his Fire, and then his father came in and didn't seem happy.

Ozai " Girl, what do you think you're doing in my son's studies? Isn't there a dish to be cleaned?"

" Yes, sir, I'll get right on it."

Zuko " No, she will not leave; she is not only my tutor but is my friend too; she's the only person who understands me."

Ozai " Is she? She's merely a servant; why would you ever befriend one she would steal from you or make you worse."

Zuko " But she hasn't, which goes to show how loyal she is; good to me, and that is why she is my friend."

"Prince Zuko, that is enough; your father has the right to shh me away. Calm down and listen to him. I promise to see you tomorrow at practice goodbye."

I walked out of his room and into the kitchen, knowing full well that night, I wouldn't see my prince charming until the day I would found Aang.