Change of Hearts (Zuko X Reader) Book 2

Chapter 53

Previously on Chapter 52

But if I let that go... then I'll be able to be with Y/N for the rest of my life. I have no idea what to choose right now. Should I choose my Kingdom... or Y/N.

-Betrayal-

Y/N P.O.V

Zuko looks troubled by what Iroh and I said. I gently slip my hand in his. "Zuko... remember I said that I believe that there's good in you? It's time for you to choose what's right, Zuko..." I said. I place my hand on his cheek, turning his head to look at me.

"She's right, Prince Zuko..." Iroh said, placing a hand on his shoulder. Zuko turns to look at him, then back at me. He stares into my eyes. He slowly lift his hand and gently place it on my cheek. He leans down and gently place a soft kiss on my forehead.

"Come with me, Zuko... join me and my friends. We can stop this war together" I said. He gently caress my cheek, while leaning his forehead against mine. I close my eyes, savoring the feeling.

I hear a sound and turn my head to see Iroh trapped in a crystal. I look around and spots two Dai Li's and Azula. Zuko removes his hand from my cheek, but still keep my hand in his.

"I expected this kind of treachery from Uncle. But Zuko, Prince Zuko, you're a lot of things, but you're not a traitor, are you?" Azula said. Zuko take a step forward and shields me from Azula's sight. But she already seen me.

Zuko gently squeeze my hand. She looks down and notice our entwined hands. I can see a smirk on her face. "Well well... look who we have here. And this isn't something I expected from you Zuko. You're... dating her?" She said, pointing at me.

I can feel his hand slightly tensed at what Azula said. I'm scared that he might choose to side on Azula. "Release him immediately!" Zuko said, still standing in front of me.

"It's not too late for you, Zuko. You can still redeem yourself" she said. Zuko's hand shakes a little. "The kind of redemption she offers is not for you" Iroh said. I give his hand a light squeeze. He turns his head slightly to look at me. I shake my head, staring at him with a pleading gaze.

"Why don't you let him decide, Uncle?" Azula said, glaring at Iroh. She turns to look at Zuko again. She gives him an inviting look. She's trying to convince him to join sides with her.

"I need you, Zuko. I've plotted every move of this day, this glorious day in Fire Nation history, and the only way we win is together. At the end of this day, you will have your honor back. You will have Father's love. You will have everything you want" she said.

"Zuko, I am begging you. Look into your heart and see what it is that you truly want" Iroh said. I take a step forward. I stand on my toes and place my head on his shoulder, so my lips is next to his ear.

"Zuko... you don't have to go with her. Please... just join me, Zuko. We can stop this war..." I said. I turn to look at Azula as she glared at me. Zuko turns to look at her. She smiles at him, but it looks sinister. "You are free to choose..." she said. She gestures the Dai Li agents. They earth-bend themselves out of here. Azula leaves to follow Aang and Katara.

"I have to go after them. I have to warn Aang and Katara. Please, Zuko... don't choose the wrong side. You're free... remember the ones who truly cares for you" I said. I place a quick kiss on his cheek. I turn around and chases after them.