Chapter 1: Zuko finds out.
"Where is my mother?" Says Zuko.*Glare*
This is after the series ending.
" What do you mean, I think we both know very well where she is." Ozai says looking toward the sky.
" Yes, you told me that, but you're a liar! And even as cold-hearted and selfish as you are, you are a person, so you must have SOME feelings, especially for mom." Zuko fights off tears "Just tell me the truth"
"Alright! It all started that night, you remember it dont you?
(Flashback)
"Ozai, I know what you're planing to do, and its awful! He is your SON! I forbid you to do this or..." Ursa says
He replies " What is one son compared to RULING THE WORLD!"
Ursa has a pained look " I thought you'd say that... take me instead, you need to lose someone you love...and you love me...dont you?"
Ozai's face softens " Of course I do..." He thought about it for a moment. If I kill Ursa, I really will feel pain and Zuko...he'll get better at firebending. One day, hopefully, he will be a great Firelord, continuing my legacy. "Alright...but I can't kill you. So I banish you, you are never to walk into a Fire Nation town, never to wear Fire Nation clothes and..." Ozai sighs "You must change your name also no one must know I will say that you are dead. Remember to live, you must do all this."
Ursa nods. She leaves and comes back a moment later with a bag in hand "These are my most precious items" Ozai takes the bag and looks inside, there is a picture of the family, the crown that the prince wears and the first love letter Ozai ever wrote to her. " You cant..." Ozai pauses to collect himself "...take this stuff you know?"
Ursa smiles "Dont worry I'm dropping them off at certain people's houses... please let me?"
Ozai nods.
Ursa takes the bag and turns to leave.
"Ursa... I will always love you!" Ozai takes Ursa and kisses her. They kiss for a moment then Ursa pulls away. " I better go..." She walks out the door with tears in her eyes.
(unflashback)
"Wow..." Zuko steps back amazed that his dad could love, or even that his mom could love his dad.
" Now you see! I didnt kill her... I wouldnt be able to." Ozai pleaded
Zuko nodded "Okay, then where did she go?"
"Probably the Earth Kingdom, but i'm not sure..." Ozai shakes his head. Then with distaste. " Dont you have to get back to the ceremony?"
Zuko could see his emotional time with his father was over. His face hardened. "Goodbye Ozai!"
Zuko knew he needed to find his mother. He would start packing in the morning, but he better tell the rest.
"Mai, Katara, Aang?" Zuko walked into the banquet hall.
"Yes?" they answered.
Zuko took a deep breath. "I think I know where my mother is."
Everyone's faces looked shocked.
"But Zuko," Katara stepped forward. "you said your mom was...dead."
Everyone nodded.
"No, my dad, he told me the truth. Also i'm going to look."
"No!" Mai cried out "You have responsibilities! To the world, to your nation and to me."
" She's right Zuko" Katara said softly.
Zuko looked into her eyes. He remembered when they were in the cave together and on the pier. They had a connection and if so... she was right.
"Alright!" Zuko gave in. "but I am going to look fer her, soon."
Everyone smiled.
"Hope not too soon" Mai whispered as she sweeped past him.
Maybe I will he thought then raised his eyebrow and trailed behind Mai. Katara sadly looked down the hall at him.
