Zuko x Reader: Fire and Ice

Chapter 16: Aftermath

Y/N's POV

Immediately after the events that took place last night, we all decided it was best to head to Chameleon Bay and bring Aang to safety while he recovered. 

At this moment, we're still on Appa heading to the bay. Everyone (Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Kuei) is talking about what we should do next, but I can't stop thinking about Zuko betraying me. Me! And Iroh, too?! He was the one person who stuck by him his entire life! How could you betray the one person who loved you the most?!

This type of hurt is something I have never felt before, and I don't really know how to react. I feel like crying, but I'm too angry to. I feel like screaming, but I'm just too frustrated. I guess this is how betrayal feels. Feeling like you meant something more to someone when in reality, you didn't--because as soon as they find something or someone better than you...they're gone.

I mean, that's what I get, right? I should've just listened to Katara. I should've ended things before I had the chance to get hurt. I swear he had good in him...didn't he? I guess I just thought I could help him become a better person, but he'd rather "rEstORe HiS hOnOR" or whatever.

In all honesty, I really shouldn't be surprised. He put so much energy into hunting us all down and capturing Aang...Yikes, why did I like him again? Regardless, it just doesn't make any sense! His father is Ozai! Fire Lord Ozai--the most wicked man alive. Why would you want the love of someone so evil? Why wouldn't you be happy to be away from someone like that?! How can you possibly fail to find a benefit in that?

Whatever, I can't keep thinking about him. 

I need to focus. As soon as we get to the bay, I need to practice and get stronger. Ever since Ba Sing Se, I've been severely lacking in my training. No more distractions.

We had finally made it to Chameleon Bay and landed on a nearby ship. 

"Katara, Y/N, Sokka!" 

We were greeted by my Uncle Hakoda. He ran up to us and gave us all a big hug.

We were happy to see him as well, but our expressions may have been greatly misleading, and this did not sit well with him.

"What's happened?" He asks. I look at Sokka and Katara, neither of them wanting to speak.

I started, "Well...what hasn't happened?"

"I don't follow."

"Long story short, Aang's been severely injured by Azula, Zu-" I cut myself off. I didn't dare bring up the fact that I was romantically involved with that witch's brother. Not in front of Hakoda. Hell no.

I continued, "-And Katara healed him with the spirit water from the North Pole. He did manage to wake up at one point, but he passed out again immediately after. As of now, he won't wake up." 

Anyway, he was shocked at what I had said. He only looked at me in disbelief before speaking.

"I understand your journey has been nothing short of challenging." I sigh.

"Yeah, you can say that again." 

"It was wise of you all to come here, but the Fire Nation will find us soon, and we're going to need a solid plan."

"Of course. I suppose we'll come up with a great strategy, but as for now..." Sokka was about to go back on Appa and get Aang, but Katara beat him to it. She held him in her arms and walked right past us all, presumably to put him somewhere he could rest. I think I nearly got whiplash seeing how fast she passed us.