Azula was given a second chance to live life anew. She quickly accepted that chance and chose to correct her wrongdoings and to make up for every mistake she had done in the past. But when the time has come that she was able to learn her true identity, she and his brother were drifted apart. It was almost perfect, they treated each other like friends after the hundred year war. The two didn't expect things to be this way. What would their fate be after years of living without seeing each other?
Chapter 1 (part 1): When The Truth Comes Out
Things may have been not good for me in the end. But I'm going to start all anew. Happiness may be forsaken from me right now. But one day, I'll find what real happiness is for me.
It's been months since the hundred year war ended. And here I am inside my room. You've might been thinking that should I be in prison or maybe in a mental institution. Well, Zuko decided to set me free after spending a month in prison… And it took me some time to realize that I was wrong all the way, that father never loved me. I learnt that I was only used as a weapon during the hundred year war, it felt like my whole life is a lie. Regards with mom, the problem was still unsolved when it comes to her.
But gladly he decided to give me a second chance, to find my real self after those years that father controlled my whole personality, after those years when father took my own freedom to do what I want. I need to find what is really there for me, I need to find who I am… And I guess I should thank my brother for giving me that chance, he would've killed me before or would've locked me out in prison for life.
Well, he made me continue my studies I was supposed to be a freshman this school year, but the school staffs and authorities decided to make me a sophomore. Since my entrance examination, which was 6 months ago, had only one mistake. Zuko decided to continue his studies too, before he will officially become a fire lord. But sad to say he's still in 8th grade, since he was still 14 back then when he was banished by father.
"Hey, if I can't finish my studies and you do, I guess I should give the position to you…" he always say whenever he goes to my room and asks a particular question about his homework or about some lessons in school that he's not familiar with. I just roll my eyes and reply, "Shouldn't you be the one helping me since I'm younger than you?"
Well, I'm not that interested in being the fire lord anymore… that was long gone and no longer should I come back to my old self. I guess our bonds with each other are getting stronger… It really feels good to have someone who is really there beside you. I never even thought that this day would come, the day that everything will be alright… Somehow….
By the way, Zuko broke up with Mai like 2 days ago… I don't know why but I'm glad he did… But he didn't went to school and he didn't ate for almost straight 2 days. I feel bad for him, I think I'm starting to get worried, or should I. I know how it felt like… to love or trust someone so much, but that 'someone' would leave you someday, or even worse, would betray you.
I don't know but… Did Mai and Ty Lee really did consider me as a friend? Or did I really just control them to be my friends through fear? Regards with mom, I don't know why… I don't know why she hates me… Does she really do hate me, or is it just me? No, I- I can't explain… Why do these things keep on circling my mind? I shouldn't be really thinking about these things, I have to move on and forget what happened in the past, things are probably different right now.
Right now, there is a sudden knock on my door, stopping me from thinking about a certain thought. "The door is open, you can come in… whoever you are…" I said. And so the door was opened, it was Zuko. "Oh hey, I haven't seen you for days…" I told him with a slight smile, I was somehow glad finally seeing him "Are you okay?" I asked him. "Maybe…" he replied. I laughed softly, "C'mon… I know you're not okay… But I guess you're hurt from what happened…." I said. He just sighed and sat beside me.
He placed his palm on my right shoulder and asked me something out of the blue, "Hey, do you have a boyfriend already?" I smiled, "Of course not!" I exclaimed. "Do you think I should have?" I asked him in a jokingly kind of way. Well, we both laughed
"So, what does it feel like to be in a relationship, Zuzu?" I added.
He sighed, "It'll just hurt you in the end if you don't have the right person to be with... I couldn't believe that she cheated on me..." my eyes slightly widened.
"She can't… I knew how much she loved you… S-she betrayed me because of you…" I said as I bow my head down facing towards the marble floor.
"I shouldn't be thinking about the past again…" I said as I place both my hands on the sides of my head, pressing them on with pressure. "It drives me nuts" I sighed and let go…
"But she was kissing a guy when I came in her room! I saw it with my two eyes! Do you think she really loved me?! Man, she cheated on me! How dare she!" He shouted at me in extreme anger. I bet he really got hurt from what he saw… So I rubbed his back and said, "Hey, chill out a bit… Take it easy…" I tried to comfort him and to keep him calm. "I'm sorry for letting your anger out… maybe she's just… not the right one for you…" I apologized.
"No, it's not your fault, Azula…" he told me, "I just really couldn't keep it in…With all those emotions inside me, I really need someone to talk to when it comes to this…"
I chuckled, "If you need someone to talk to, then why did you choose me? Why not just Uncle Iroh, I'm sure he has wiser advices for you…"
"Nah, I just wanted to see what your reactions would be from what had happened… I just wanted to know you would even care… And plus, Uncle Iroh went somewhere else…" he told me.
I smiled and placed my arm on his lap. "You wanted to know if I care….?" I asked him once again
"Yep, do you?" he replied.
I took a deep breath, "Yes" I answered. "Of course I do, were siblings right?" I said. He smiled and looked directly into my eyes, "Thanks, I didn't even expect you to say that…." He told me "Or maybe the Master Liar is playing games with me again…."
"Hey!" I exclaimed, "Of course not…" I told him "Things are very different right now…" "Well then, mind if we hang out right now… You know, to the streets?" he asked. "Um, sure… Okay… I'll get dressed right now…" I told him as I went through my walk-in closet. "You better get ready too, I'll meet you outside…" I said as I change my wardrobe.
So I dressed myself casually and wore my hair down with my bangs clipped onto the side. I quickly went outside and saw Zuko standing in front of me. I quickly approached him,
"So, let's go….?"
"Yeah" he answered and started walk, leading my way.
When we reached the streets, which were located just near the shore, Zuko quickly reserved places for us both to watch the fireworks display which is about to happen in an hour, since it's already 6:00 pm. He then asked me to buy us some snacks to eat for later, I nodded as he handed me some money which I folded and kept in my pocket. "Go buy some street foods or any kind of food you wish to buy… And don't forget the drinks too…" He told me before I left.
So I was loitering through the streets… And I have to say the crowds are crazy this time of the day, I couldn't even manage to see where the food stands are.
While walking through the numerous numbers of crowds, I bumped a middle aged woman who looks like she is already in her late 30's. I quickly gave her an apology, and when she looked at me, she went like crazy telling me that I was her long lost daughter.
"I'm really sorry, maybe you've been mistaken me as your daughter…" I told her.
The girl behind her, which is her daughter, I think, quickly grabbed the middle aged woman to stop her craziness and gave me an apology as well. But we were both shocked to see each other's faces. She looked exactly like me, all the details from our faces are all the same…Were like… Twins…
"Iona, she is your lost twin, isn't she?" the middle aged lady said from the background. Her daughter's eyes went teary. Just when she's about to touch me, I quickly left.
I couldn't believe what happened, or even couldn't believe what I saw… Was it even real? My mind went puzzled. Anyways, I tried to forget what had happened a while ago and did what Zuko asked me to do.
And gladly I came back successfully to the place after walking into enormous numbers of mobs. "Here's the change…" I said as I handed him some coins from my pocket. "I bought some fried noodles and some flaming fire crackers… And I bought some Iced Tea too…" I told him and handed him his food along with his drink.
He took it and placed it beside him. He's leaning onto the shady tree behind him, looking somewhere far away to the open sea.
I still remember what happened a while ago. Is it true that I am the long lost daughter of the middle aged woman whom I bumped into? Is it true that I am the lost twin of that middle aged woman's daughter, who I really looked like? It confuses me… Maybe that's why mom chose to love Zuko more than she does to me, maybe it's because… I'm not a part of the royal family… And I knew that father only used me as a tool. I knew that he never loved me… Zuko, I don't know with him… But I think he treated me well… Like were true siblings…
I need to know my true identity, I'll be confronting father about this matter tomorrow…
XoxoxoxoX
Hey guys, thanks for reading my story. I hope you like it's concept though… Please review and write what you think… If there is something you didn't like about the story, please tell me and I can improve it in the next coming chapters… Beware of grammatical errors though! Hehe, sorry about that… This is going to be a long story I know… And I apologize for how I write, despite the fact that I'm only 13 and not that fluent in English since I'm Asian Besides, there is more in the subject 'Grammar' that I should learn Haha! Hope you enjoyed!