Title: Trials (1/3)
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Word Count: 150 each; 450 total
Disclaimer: Don't own anything, except plot.
Summary: Zuko learns the importance of persistence.
A/N: My first ever fic for the Avatar fandom. This is relatively light stuff and is a series of drabbles.
i. and so it begins
The first time he proposed to her, a tempestuous rainstorm was raging outside the safe confines of the isolated cave. He was confident as they watched each other across the flickering fire, the shadow of its flames dancing ominously against the rugged walls of the cave. "Marry me," he said, his eyes locked in her brilliant blue ones. Her heart swelled dangerously once she had overcome the initial shock, and she imagined how her life could change, bringing blissful happiness, undying love, and a multitude of small, laughing children. All too soon, however, she returned to reality and stared into his golden eyes, tense in anticipation but self-assured. The storm thundered and roared in her ears as she thought about the war, the Fire Nation, Toph, Sokka, and Aang. She hesitated, but once the answer was wrenched from her lips, her voice was firm.
"No."
He left without another word.
A/N: This was Part 1 of 3. Please review or click on the arrow for the next part!