A/N: This is a story idea that continues where the episode Zuko Alone (what a great episode) ended. The prologue is my take on Zuko´s and Iroh´s parting. I know; it is very different from what it really is, but bear with me. The first chapter will follow shortly. Please read and review!
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Prologue
The setting sun bathed the world in an eerie crimson red. Two shadows stood, their features blurred into darkness by the brightness of the background. The leaner shadow spoke, the young man's voice quiet and hesitant.
"Uncle, I must find my own path."
The heavier set man sighed softly, "I know, Zuko."
The young man stood still, waiting for the rest of the words.
"Remember, though, that in the darkest of times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength," the older man murmured wisely.
The sun burned the horizon as the young man looked back one last time at the kind old man before tearing his gaze away.
The uncle did not hear the young man's next words as he whispered them inaudibly into the fleeting wind.
"Thank you."
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