Pointless Zutara-isque drabble that I came up with last year but never refined till now :3
Masks
The bell of the shop chimed delicately as Zuko entered the small, shabby looking room.
The firebender stared at the masks on display at the shop. There were many masks with various colors and various designs all lined up on the shelves. It was easy enough to see that they were made to be used for theatric purposes, but Zuko decided it would suit his situation just fine.
A red and gold mask designed in the obvious image of a dragon stood out to him from the center of the room. Compelled by the design and color, he almost reached out to take it but then stopped short. A red mask would be a dead giveaway that he was fire nation. It was too risky to even try it.
Moving on from it, Zuko saw a grey mask that was tamer and less extravagant. The light grey and white tone gave it a blended effect and it's features were distorted with a twisted smile.
Zuko's eyes didn't even linger on that one.
At the top of the room, a green mask hung from the walls. It was designed simply in the image of a badger mole and it was a pretty decent choice as a disguise. No one would suspect the banished prince to be hiding behind an earth kingdom styled mask.
Thus, Zuko reached out for it.
However, his as he moved, a flash of light caught his eyes as the evening sun rays reflected off a mask tucked away in the corner of the shop. It was light blue designed in the image of some beast or demon with its pointed eyes and long, white fangs.
Zuko didn't know why but immediately, the image of a young girl with flowing brown hair and blue eyes of the same electrifying color filled his mind. It was almost as though she was standing in front of him, piercing him with her hypnotizing gaze.
Without really thinking about or realizing what he was doing, he reached over to the mask and picked it up. Dropping the payment on the counter, he left without a word.