It was a warm, sunny day in the Fire Nation capital. In a large estate, a young boy shifted in his sheets. He would've loved to stay in dreamland, if not for the morning yells of his maid.

"Master Kuzon! The sun has risen! It is time to start the day!", her shrill voice called.

The child sat up in his bed and his eyes slowly opened.

"Master Kuzon!", the maid yelled, knocking on his door.

"I'm up", he said groggily.

Kuzon stepped out of bed and walked to his open window. He took in a deep breath of morning air. His body started to awaken and he felt more energy. Kuzon stretched his arms and a smile graced his face as he looked toward the sunrise.

"It's almost time!", he said.

The 12 year old started getting dressed for the day. He brushed his black hair. Unlike most people native to the Fire Nation, Kuzon's hair wasn't long and straight. His head was covered by short, slightly ruffled locks.

He checked himself in the mirror, golden eyes shining when he was satisfied. Kuzon ran out of his room and down the hall into the dining area. He came in and sat in a chair in front of a beautiful woman.

Between them, at the head of the table, was a man.

"Good morning Kuzon", the woman greeted.

"Good morning Mother", Kuzon said back.

The woman wore robes of red and black, her dark hair pulled into a neat bun, while the rest fell on her back. She smiled happily at her son's excited smile. The man wore clothes of a similar style and had a serious face that was softened by his child's happiness.

"It's about time for your friend Aang's annual visit, isn't it?", his father asked.

"Yeah! He's supposed to come tomorrow! I can't wait!", Kuzon exclaimed.

"I anitcipate the young airbender as well. He always knows how to make one laugh", his mother mused.

The family ate their breakfast and some time later a maid came in.

"Excuse me, but it is about time for the young Master Kuzon to depart for school", she said quietly.

"Thank you. Go ahead Kuzon", his father ordered.

"Yes Father", Kuzon obeyed and followed the maid out of the room.

He went outside and stepped into one of the carriages his family owned, and was on his way. A few minutes later the carriage stopped in front of of the school. Kuzon attends the Royal Fire Academy.

He gathered his things and walked to his first class. He sat down and soon the class was filled. Kuzon's teacher walked in and his entire class stood and bowed.

"Good morning class", the thin man said. He went to the front of the class and sat down.

"Good morning Mr. Juyi", the class said back.

"You may be seated."

The class sat and awaited their teacher's directions.

"Today we will be learning more on the history of the Royal family. Open your books to the 11th chapter entitled "Companions of our Lords."

The students opened the books. Kuzon turned the pages but could hardly concentrate. He was so excited about his friend Aang coming to visit. Soon Mr. Juyi started going on about people who were friends of the Fire Lords.

Kuzon started to tune back in when he started talking about the friendship between Fire Lord Sozin and Avatar Roku.

"Both were men of noble blood and knew each other since they were children. But the day came when Roku was discovered to be the avatar and had to start learning the elements."

This was where Kuzon started to get interested. He loved the idea of bending all of the elements.

"Fire Lord Sozin started to colonize the Earth Kingdom, as a result their friendship was strained", the teacher continued.

A student raised their hand.

"Yes, Zonra?"

"If Avatar Roku was part of the Fire Nation, why didn't he believe in colonization?", she asked.

"Good question. The avatar's duty was to look out for the well-being of the world. He did not see the benefits of colonization."

"But what are the benefits?", Kuzon asked.

"By bringing Fire Nation culture to the others, we enlighten them and show them another view of the world", Mr. Juyi answered.

Kuzon had trouble with this answer. Aang had always told him his beliefs on the world, such as it should be in harmony. No one should be greater than the other. That meant colonization was wrong?

If then, did that mean the Fire Nation was wrong?

'Of course not!', Kuzon shook his head. 'Neither the sages, nor the Fire Lord would do anything that wasn't good for the nation. And they wouldn't force themselves on other people.'

"It is said that even if they both viewed each other as enemies, Sozin helped Roku save a small village he lived in from an active volcano. This was the event that ended Roku's life."

'They worked together? Even when they were enemies? They must've been really good friends.'

"And although we don't know his identity, we know the next avatar was to be born in one of the Air Temples."

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The school day was over and Kuzon awaited for his carriage to come pick him up. Before he left, his friend Kiza came up to him.

"Hey, Kuzon! Are you coming to tomorrow's play?"

"Of course Kiza, I wouldn't miss it for the world!"

"Great I've worked really hard. I just hope I can remember my lines."

Kuzon's ride came up to the school.

"I'm sure you'll do fine."

He spent the ride home thinking about what Mr. Juyi said. Everything seemed to contradict each other. When he got home he briefly thought about something that always bothered him. His firebending.

Kuzon had yet to attain it, and he wondered if he would get it at all. It was summer and the comet that came every hundered years was due again in a few years. Everytime it came appeared, Kuzon heard that firebenders gained a huge power surge.

He wanted to be able to feel that power. But the way things were going, he would never become a firebender. His father was a strong bender. Kuzon had watched him while he trained with other masters.

Kuzon wanted to be a firebender. He needed to be one. But enough of those thoughts. He needed to prepare for Aang's arrival. He made sure his room was all clean and set. If anything was out of place, he called a servant to fix it.

"Come on Aang, I can't wait any longer!"

I need a few ideas for names. Kuzon is going to have an older brother and I can't think of any names.

Also, send in some ideas for others, if you please.

Thank you!