ATLA, In A Darker World

Chapter 9 Rebel

— Rebel (Spy)(Fugitive on the run)

What exactly do you expect?

  A series of unfortunate circumstances has placed your predecessor in a bit of a precarious situation. Your superior officer made a grave mistake due to her own stupidity and defected from the Fire Nation to save her life, leaving you and a whole other bunch to bear the brunt of her actions. Under normal circumstances, your starting point after crossing over should have been the fire nation prison cell. At the critical moment, the connections left behind by your stupid superior finally paid off. Your former teacher, Master Piandao who taught you everything he knew on the art of swordsmanship, and bladed weapons and cherished you as one of his most talented disciples, laid aside his dignity and pleaded with the Fire Lord to give you an opportunity to redeem your honor after a full year of imprisonment. Ozai, with a scheme up his sleeves and seeing your possible value, agreed to his proposal. And so the respected fire Lord found time out of his busy schedule to pay you, an insignificant pawn a visit in the Capital City Prison (Hari Bulkan). The key to your cell was dropped at your feet as the Fire Lord explained what exactly he wanted of you. Faced with imprisonment, a chance at freedom and possible death if you refused, you graciously took the opportunity presented to you and at a suitable date several days later, escaped from the Hari Bulkan with your life and your skills. Two months later, you have been on the run from the Fire Nation. You successfully snuck into a Fire Navy cruiser and dismounted at sea, not far from the territory you currently are . Unfortunately, the weary soul of your predecessor, finally realized after freeing himself from the immersion of false freedom, the extremely difficult task you have been entrusted with and fainted in Hei Bai's burned fields. You took the opportunity to cross over.

  Ozai has placed you in a precarious situation. You are a fugitive of the Fire Nation and the scum of the earth in the eyes of the other nations. Everyone is against you. Those who could still find a chance to befriend you will turn against you when they discover your true purpose. So...... The scum of all nations. Until you complete your task successfully, chances are your status will remain the same, hunted by both Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom until the day you die or have the strength to turn it all around. Permanent Defection is also an option, as well as successfully completing your mission. Nevertheless, your life may not be guaranteed even if you do until Ozai sees your handiwork.

You are the greatly enhanced version of Prince Zuko. And not in a good way.
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Yep, that just about sums it up nicely. The memories he just processed confirmed this fact.

Luca's predecessor was visited by the Fire Lord back in prison. Although he knew not that his old master was the one who instigated it.

Ozai had given a task. One that, when he thought of it, was truly difficult to accomplish.

The arrogant words and indifferent expression were clearly etched in his mind, unforgettable as if it were just yesterday.

“If you, Luca, want to return home to the Fire Nation and regain your honor, glory and dignity, you must prove your loyalty…".

Ozai's expression didn't change one bit. His tone cold, as if he were talking to an insignificant ant.

“I am a benevolent ruler ......”. Remembering these words, he nearly puked in disgust.

Turns out, all bad guys had their shamelessness stat raised to the max level. Or had they brainwashed themselves to the point where they believed what they said about themselves?

“.... So I am willing to give you a chance to do so”. His face carried a hint of seriousness.

“If you want to prove your loyalty, then you must do one of two things”. At that moment, hope had risen. Was it possible to actually regain all he had lost?