Welcome! I have finally decided to start my story about Tsuyosa (from who I get my name) No, don't worry. I'M not in the story. Tsuyosa is a character whose name I liked. But enough of that, ON WITH THE STORY!

CHAPTER ONE- Some Should NOT Come True

Zuko was mad at his uncle.

REALLY mad at his uncle.

If it weren't for the fact he was a war hero, his uncle would be burned to a crisp.

But being mad wouldn't help. Making it known he was mad would.

"I can't believe you dragged me out here!" He hissed. Zuko hated the market place, and it was well known.

"Prince Zuko, you have been on that ship non-stop for the past week. You should get out. Just think of it as training. Besides, you got that gem because you got out." Iroh pointed out.

This gem he was talking about was no ordinary gem, Zuko could tell. The craftsmanship was superb; each curve flowing to an invisible wind, the garnet and strange red stone mixed perfectly.

It would fetch a great price.

What? You thought he bought it for some artistic reason? The guy sold it for three copper pieces, and it was worth at least one hundred gold! Course, he said it was cursed or something, but who would believe THAT junk?

"I didn't get it for myself, uncle. I just need to find a good buyer to make a nice buck." The teen explained. Iroh just smiled.

"Whatever you say, Prince Zuko."

Zuko collapsed on the bed. He was unusually tired after training.

Of course, it was also midnight. That probably had something to do with it.

Sitting up, he began getting ready for bed. He then remembered the gem. Digging into his pocket, he grabbed the stone, looking at it confused.

Apparently, a legend about this gem was well known in these parts. Anyone who saw it began praying and ran away. So, he was stuck with it. At least it was only three copper pieces.

"Well, I've gotta do SOMETHING with it." He mumbled. By the looks of it, it used to be part of a necklace, and the clasp was still there. So, he grabbed a spare piece of string and quickly made a necklace.

Holding it up to a candle, Zuko noticed it was a bit transparent. Even the thick, red stone. Even stranger, there was a symbol in the center. A mark almost like the one for firebending, but it had an eye inside it. The prince could've sworn he'd seen it somewhere before, but he couldn't remember where!

"Figures. I'll ask tomorrow…" He yawned, getting into bed and almost immediately to sleep.

It was a strange dream.

There was fire, and a girl.

She had long black hair and golden eyes. A garnet adorned her forehead and she wore fire nation armor, fit for a woman, of course. Her right arm had a sleek black glove and she was smirking in an all-knowing way.

Slowly, the woman (who now didn't look much older then him) walked over to the prince. Wanting to back off, Zuko fought is fear and stayed put.

"You are the Prince of Fire, are you not?" she asked. Her voice was still soft, but far from feminine. She was a warrior, not some housewife.

"Who are you?" Zuko demanded. They were only a foot apart, and determination was reflected in both their eyes.

"Is that any way to ask? Prince of Fire, you are still young, but you should pay attention more often." The girl smiled. Zuko glared.

"Who are you?" He asked, softer but with more hatred.

"Tsuyosa."

Zuko slowly awakened, not opening his eyes. He just stayed like that, burying his face into the softness next to him. It smelled good, like burnt pine.

Wait, this was his room. No one else should be here.

"WHAT THE HELL?" he yelled, sitting up and almost falling out of bed. A girl was lying next to where he was. Right next to where he was.

"Good morning, Prince of Fire."

It was the girl from his dreams.

A/N- OKAY! Done with the first part! I'm sorry if Zuko was a bit OOC, but admit it, it's kinda hard to avoide!

R&R