The Moon and Sun Rise Together

Chapter Five

Zuko's POV

"You rise with the moon, I rise with the sun."

In a matter of weeks, I lost my crew and I almost lost my life. I snuck into Zhao's ship waiting to find the best time to find the Avatar, and today was the night. I saw my Uncle Iroh and he kept nagging me.

"I'm sorry. Ever since I lost my son, I see you as my own."

I understand that he sees me as a reflection of my cousin, Lu Ten. This makes me wonder if my father misses me and wants me, his only son home? I just want everything to go back to the way it was before, and that's why I have to capture the Avatar to restore my life and honor from my father.

I finally had the Avatar in my hands, but I was growing weaker and weaker from the cold. I couldn't get home because of this blizzard. There's always something in my way. No one would understand. My sister always had everything go her way. My father says she was born lucky and I was lucky to be born. I don't need luck and I don't wait it. I had to struggle in life and that is what made me strong. It's what made me who I am.
I'm tired...

When I finally woke up, the Avatar was gone!

Again, I let the Avatar slip out of my hands. UGH!

I was already back to the palace and saw Zhao. I was livid.

"You're alive?" Zhao said in surprise.

"You tried to have me killed!" I responded.

He claimed I was a disgrace to the Fire Nation. I was NOT a disgrace. What does he know? No one does. No one can.
I threw all my fire I had at him and was seemingly winning. But then a blue fish spirit appeared and grabbed Zhao.

"Take my hand!" I said as I extended my arm.

However, he refused.

My Uncle quickly ran with me to leave the North Pole and I left with a bad feeling in my heart.

"I'm surprised, Prince Zuko. Surprised that you're not up at this moment trying to capture the Avatar." Said my Uncle Iroh.

"I'm tired." I need to rest. But I can't help but wonder, why do I feel tired?

Katara's POV

I couldn't believe that I let Zuko take Aang away in front of me. He was more powerful than me.

I see Zuko standing in front of me again, ready for a rematch. I am not letting him win, it is not going to be much of a match.

He passed out and we were ready to leave, but Aang decided to bring him with us. I looked at his face. This is the first time I looked at him this close. Aside from his scar, he had other wounds on his face. But he was actually kind of cute...Wait, did I just think he was cute?!

After we arrived back to the Oasis, Zhao striked the Moon Spirit and the moon disappeared. I felt powerless in an instant and I also almost lost hope. Until Aang became one with the spirit to fight against the Fire Nation army and when Yue gave her life back to the Moon Spirit. It was saddening to see her leave us, but now like my mother, she will live in our hearts and watching us from above.

After it was all over, I gave Aang a hug. I was so thankful that he was here and stopped the invasion. Then, I also wonder if we'll be seeing Zuko again...

Meanwhile...
"Iroh is a traitor and your brother Zuko is a failure. I have a task for you." Fire Lord Ozai telling Azula.