𝐓𝐖𝐎, sokka + zuko

eight - the firenation capital.

1st P.O.V.

''Hey! Navy Girl! Wake up! We're almost there!''

...

I opened my eyes to see the soldier in front of me, signaling me to get up.

''I didn't even catch your name, so what's your name?'', he asked, smiling at me. Probably the nicest fire nation person i've ever seen. Except General Iroh.

''It's Y/-'', i paused for a moment, realizing that I almost revealed who I am in the enemy nation, ''I-Iku. I'm Iku.''

He just ignored my stuttering and pulled me with him while shouting: ''We're getting you recruited! Hurry up!''

We walked along the streets, nearing what seemed to be the palace. He stopped, and so did I. He told me we needed to wait before the soldiers lead us inside.

As he said, they arrived and escorted us inside. We stood there, waiting to get our new jobs/positions, i guess.

''You'll be keeping our Capital prison. Now go get changed and get to work. You better do a good job there.''

It was one of the soldiers. He said it with a cold tone, shooing us away.

As we walked down to the chambers, i got kinda curious about the soldier i was working with, who was the bright one that got me in the Fire Nation Capital. I asked him what his name is.

''I'm Lee. It might sound like an Earth Kingdom name, that's because i'm from the colonies'', he said, adjusting his helmet.

''Cool, i'm from the colonies too. When did you get recruited?'', i asked, trying not to look suspicious. His name is the one Zuko used in Ba Sing Se, and it made me a little bit uncomfortable.

''I was 13, it was when my village got colonised by the Fire Nation. I honestly don't want to be here.''

''Tell me about it...'', i responded quietly, leaning onto one of the tables.

''Let's change the topic. Where is the list of all the prisoners?'', Lee asked.

I noticed a notepad next to me, and took a look on the first page.

These were all Fire Nation traitors from what i saw in the description, but one name caught my eye.

Iroh. General Iroh.

He was in the cell number 7, it was the furthest one from here.
I went to check on him, hoping he was fine.

I opened the metal door, revealing a lifeless looking man. He didn't even seem like the same person that made the best tea in Ba Sing Se.

He looked at me, then turned back around to look at the wall, clapping his hands, like he went crazy.

He seemed like he needed time, so i left.

For the rest of the day, we gave out food and water to the prisoners, avoiding Iroh's cell. I just slid a small tray under his door, making sure it has tea on it.

It was around 10PM when our shift was done, and two older soldiers took our place. We got our money and left.

Lee and I got to know each other, so we took all our money and found a place to stay for the night near the palace.

''Did you see that?'', Lee asked out of nowhere.
''See what?''
''Nevermind, i'm probably just imagining things.''

And with that, we fell asleep.

...

It was pretty quiet all night along. Lee slept on the armchair that we kinda broke, and i slept on the sofa.

I got kinda thirsty, so i went outside to the nearest fountain.

As i wiped the cold water off of my face, i saw a shadow. It was approaching me. I turned around, but saw nothing.

The silhouette had long, straight hair, and something similar to feathers in it.

I saw the silhouette again, this time my setting my palms on fire, ready to attack.

''Reveal yourself! I'm not playing these dumb games!''

I searched everywhere, but i couldn't find that person.

After a short search, i got tired and left, back to the small, rusty apartment.

I couldn't fall asleep after that. Probably had two or three hours of sleep.

Our shift started at 10AM, and we woke up at 8, so we decided to roam around the city for a little bit.

We walked around looking at all the stuff they have. There are all those things in Ba Sing Se, but there was even more in here. New, handmade clothes, food i've never seen in my life, you name it.

After a while, i heard loud stomps, as if an army was approaching the square. I wasn't wrong though.

Soldiers were clearing out the path for none other than the beloved prince and princess of the Fire Nation. Azula and Zuko.

I murmured something, making Lee and a few people around stare at me.

As soon as they passed by us, everyone bowed. I quickly did the same, but when the soldiers left behind us, i stuck my tongue out at them.

We left the square, nearing the prison. The sight of the big, scratched door under a cliff was terrifying enough, let alone being inside. Lee opened the door, and we went inside.

We gave out water to prisoners. Again, i made sure i gave Iroh some extra tea, and an apple.

He seemed to remember who i am, but remained silent, just like the day before.

As i gave the prisoner No.1 food, i remembered The Gaang. Katara, Aang, Toph and Sokka.

I wonder what they're up to now...

With the Gaang~

''Great. Aang is lost. Again. We're in the Fire Nation, they think Aang is dead, and he's not. Isn't this just great-''

''Do you EVER shut up?'', Toph asked Sokka as she ignored Katara's constant yelling about her not helping .

And when Toph said that, Aang came around the corner waving at them.

He was overwhelmed, Sokka and Katara yelling at him like an old couple and Toph scolding him like she always does.

They all stopped when he pulled a wanted flyer out of his jacket. It was Y/N. She was wanted dead or alive. It said she was last seen near the Fire Nation capital, but that some suspect it's not her.

Sokka looked at everyone, then down.
Since she was wanted, she couldn't possibly be a traitor. He thought badly of her just because she is a firebender. He thought she lied to them. He had his reasons though.

...And then he slammed his head against a rock.

''Why'' *smack*''Am'' *smack*''I''
*smack*''Such'' *smack*''An Idiot?'' *smACK*

After his stupid outburst, they gathered to talk about the invasion. How they needed to get Y/N back, and how Aang would defeat Ozai and Azula.

They kinda made a plan. But they were all too tired from all the travelling, so they fell asleep. Let's just say that it ruined Sokka's perfect schedule and he had to change it. Again.

~~~Back to Y/N~~~

Awesome. I've collected at least 10 wanted flyers. And i'm the wanted one. I need to hide better. Damn it.

After a long day, i gathered all the papers and burned them to ashes.
I knew there was going to be many of those, but i remained calm and collected, waiting for the day of the Black Sun. The Invasion.

1213 words. I feel powerful-
Also...sorry for not updating...i got kinda busy with school and yeah. Sorry again...

Also hey 400+ reads mom get the camera i'm famous-