My Honor

by Leila Data

Prince Zuko had one goal - to capture the Avatar in order to regain his honor. But then Zuko begins to realize that his father cannot restore his honor. A Petrarchan sonnet from Zuko's point of view.

All I ever wanted was my honor.

It was my drive to hunt the Avatar.

To complete this mission I'd burn and char.

Succeed, and father restores my honor.

A constant reminder of dishonor,

Banishment and this mark that is my scar.

I could not fail to kill the Avatar.

I would do anything for my honor.

I once believed my uncle was a fool,

But I started seeing with a new view.

A decision: I am not my father.

For my fire, anger was once my fuel,

Now I'm learning all I knew isn't true.

I, Zuko, will restore my own honor.