Disclaimer: I own nothing. Apparently, not even my own mind.
AN: this is about as odd as I can get. Anyone who's read any of my Avatar stuff knows how much I hate Ozai. But somehow, when I was thinking about this, I felt really sorry for him. I can't even imagine what it must be like to live the way he does. So here it is, for everyone who liked 'Don't Blush'.
Waiting
"Rebels are approaching."
Rebels have come before. They have never succeeded.
"Your son is leading them."
Zuko? He's returned?
"We've deployed soldiers."
What have you learned, Zuko? What have two years taught you?
"Our men are dead. They've broken through."
Is that the path you chose to take? I've been watching you. I've been waiting for you to return to me. I've been expecting this day since I gave you that mark.
I'll wait at my throne for you to take what is yours.
You begged me for mercy once, my son. I denied you.
Will you do the same?