I looked down to see Ozai cowering below me. He looks so scared, so frightened. I knew now that I couldn't kill him. I remembered what the Lion Turtle had told me and I knew what to do. I had to take away his firebending.

"Ugh." I groaned as I sat up out of bed. My whole body ached and felt sore. I threw my legs over the side and forced myself to stand. I noticed that the room was unfamiliar to me. Looking around I realized I was in the Firelord's palace. Zuko's palace. I smiled, happy for my newest friend. He deserved this.

I slowly made my way down the stairs where Sokka and Katara were waiting.

"Morning Aang." Sokka greeted cheerfully.

I stifled a yawn. "Good morning, Sokka. Katara. What's for breakfast?" My stomach rumbled loudly.

Katara giggled. "Sokka made us eggs."

I winced. "I think I'll pass. Got anything vegetarian, Sokka?"

Sokka shook his head. "You want vegetarian you'll have to go to the market and get something."

"Okay. See you guys later." I made my way to the palace doors. On my way out I passed Toph. "Hey Toph!" I greeted.

"Hey Aang, where are you going?"

"To the marketplace. Wanna come?" I asked, hopeful.

Toph shrugged. "Sure beats sittin around here all day." She stood up and followed me outside.

Zuko's POV:

I guess I was the last one up because when I came downstairs everyone else was there waiting. They all smiled when they saw me.

"Morning Firelord Zuko!" Aang greeted me.

I smiled at my new title, Firelord. I was the new Firelord. "Hey Aang, I'd like to talk to you for a second."

"Oh, sure thing." Aang stood up from the table and followed me into the long hallway. "What is it, Zuko?"

I swallowed. I didn't want to admit this, especially not to Aang.

"Go on." he prompted me.

"Well.." I began. "I'm worried Aang."

"About what?"

"About my father.." I swallowed again. "What if his firebending comes back or something?"

Aang looked at me, his gray eyes locked with mine. "Zuko, Ozai can't bring harm to anyone any longer. I made sure of it. The only way he can get his firebending back is if I give it to him."

I nodded, relieved. "I'm glad to know that. Now let's get back to the kitchen, I'm hungry."

Katara's POV:

"I wonder what they are talking about in there." I said half to myself.

"Probably some Firelord/Avatar mumbo jumbo." my brother, Sokka, replied, shaking his head.

I nodded and excused myself from the table. I headed down the hallway when I overheard Aang talking.

"Zuko, Ozai can't bring harm to anyone any longer. I made sure of it. The only way he can get his firebending back is if I give it to him." Aang was saying.

I widened my eyes. Zuko was afraid that Ozai would come back to get us?

"I'm glad to know that. Now let's get back to the kitchen, I'm hungry."

I heard their footsteps as they came closer to me. I panicked and ran in the other direction.

"Katara?"

I spun around. "Oh-uh, hey Zuko. What's up?" I tried to be casual.

Zuko looked me over. "You weren't eavesdropping, were you?"

"Me? Oh no never."

Zuko didn't seem convinced. "Whatever. You think just because you're the favorite, you can do whatever you want."

The favorite? What is he talking about? "I'm not the favorite!" I retorted.

"Yes you are. Everyone likes you the best." Zuko looked at his feet.

I felt bad for him. "Zuko.."

He looked up. "Azula was always the favorite. She got special treatment and everyone loved her. Just once I think it'd be nice to be so admired and respected."

Suki's POV:

I giggled to myself as I watched Sokka try to walk around. His leg was still hurt from the fall he had during the battle with Ozai. "Need some help?" I offered.

"No no no, a warrior doesn't need help." Sokka steadied himself. "And I am the best warrior there is!" He took a step forward and slipped, falling to the ground.

"I can see that." I tried my best not to laugh. I knew it must be difficult for him to get around. Helping him up, I noticed that Toph had walked in. "Where have you been?"

"With Zuko's uncle. That man loves to talk."

I smiled. Iroh was such a sweet guy. It was no wonder Zuko liked him so much.

"I promised Aang that I'd teach him metalbending so I'll see you guys later." Toph turned and began to exit. She stopped and turned back around. "Actually I won't see anyone later." She smiled and walked off.

Toph's POV:

"Alright air-head, show me what you got!"

A large metal sheet sat between me and Aang. I could hear him struggling. "You make it look so easy, Toph. This is impossible." he said.

I sighed. "Aang you mastered all four elements, defeated Firelord Ozai and saved the world from a Fire-Nation invasion. I think you can learn metalbending."

I couldn't see it, but I knew he was smiling. "Thanks Toph. I'll give it another try."

Sokka's POV:

My stupid leg made everything impossible. I couldn't train, I couldn't walk, I could barely stand up! "When will my leg heal?" I asked Suki, who was busy giving my leg new bandages.

"In a few weeks." she replied. "Don't worry Sokka, you'll be good as new soon."

I sighed. "I want to be good as new now. What if something happens?!"

"Sokka, nothing is going to happen."

"You don't know that."

Suki sighed. "Sokka, can I talk to you about something?"

I could tell something was bugging her. "Of course you can. Tell me anything."

She hesitated. "I think I'm going to go back to Kyoshi Island."

"WHAT?!" I stood up fast and immediately fell back down. "You can't leave now! Everything was finally perfect.."

Suki's eyes locked with mine. She looked heartbroken, I could tell this was hard for her. "Sokka I need to get back, the Khoshi warriors need me. It's my job as their leader to be there for them. I'm so sorry."

I opened my mouth to protest, but then I thought better of it. "You know what Suki, you're right." I tried my best to smile. "The Kyoshi warriors need you. I'll miss you a lot but..I'm not worried."

"You're not? Why?"

I struggled to stand and made my way over to her. I placed one hand on the side of her face. "Because I know that it'll always be me and you, forever." I leaned in and kissed her. Her lips were always so soft, I'm going to miss that a lot.