Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender, or any other characters, I only own my OC- Kami and any plot changes I make to the story.

Author's Note: In case anyone was confused, Kami is going to be one year younger than Zuko

Ages: (Did I get them right?)

Zuko: 10

Kami: 9

Azula: 7

Later that night, Ursa slipped unnoticed into Zuko's room.

She was dressed in a dark robe with a hood; something that someone of her Fire Nation status, would never wear.

"Zuko. . ." She whispered.

Zuko was sound asleep. Ursa smiled down at him sadly, knowing that this would be goodbye. She hoped she would see him again, someday.

But somewhere, deep down in her heart, she knew that someday would never come. Slowly, she walked over next to him and sat down on his bed.

"Zuko." Ursa said firmly. She knew that this would be the last time she would ever speak to him, or even see him for that matter. Zuko barely opened his eyes, obviously unaware of the importance of him being woken up. Ursa pulled him up by his shoulders, and gave him a slight shake. Zuko opened his eyes now, still not fully awake.

"Listen to me, Zuko. Everything I've done, I've done to protect you." She pulled him into an embrace tightly, unaware to Zuko, it would be the last time she would ever get to hug him.

"Take care of Kami for me." She whispered.

But to Zuko, still sleepy, his mother's last words were long forgotten in his dream-like state.

Footsteps were heard outside of the chamber.

Ursa released Zuko and looked him in the eye. "Remember this, Zuko. No matter how things may seem to change. Never forget who you are."

A dazed Zuko nodded. And then slowly he fell back, going back to sleep in an instant.

Ursa smiled a lone tear slipped down her face, and she walked out of the room. However, as soon as she walked out of the room, she burst into tears.

Ursa was never seen again.

Things were never the same once she left. Suddenly Fire Lord Azulon was dead, Iroh's birth right to the throne was revoked, and Ozai became Fire Lord. Ursa's disappearance was never explained, no one knew that had happened to her. Not even Zuko and Kami.

*3 year time skip*

"C'mon Kami!"

"I'm not quite so sure about this Zuko. . ."

Kami and Zuko stood by the war room entrance. The entrance was being guarded by two soldiers on each side of the curtains. Zuko watched in amazement as royal officials went in through the curtains, captains, admirals, and more.

Kami just stared timidly at the two guards guarding the entrance.

"I don't think we should be here. . ."

"Of course we are allowed here! I'm prince Zuko! I'm going to be Fire Lord someday!" Zuko said excitedly.

Kami nodded slowly, "I guess. . .but-"

"Then let's go!" Zuko interrupted, grabbing Kami's hand and dragging her to the entrance.

Then, just as Zuko and Kami were about to go in, one of the guards stepped in the way, blocking his path. Kami backed up quickly 'I knew we shouldn't be here' she thought.

"Let me in!" Zuko ordered to the guard, but he didn't budge. Suddenly, Iroh stepped in and grabbed Zuko's shoulders, pulling him back.

"Prince Zuko, what's wrong?"

"I was-"

Kami interrupted childishly. "Zuko wanted to go to the war chamber! I told him not to! We aren't supposed to there! But noooooo he had to go anyway! Then, all of a sudden the guard blocked our path! And then-"

Zuko coldly glared at Kami, angry he had been interrupted. "That's enough Kami" Iroh gave a slight chuckle. "No one is to blame here."

"Prince Zuko, you're not missing out on anything, don't worry. Trust me when I say that these meetings are dreadfully boring."

"But if I'm going to be Fire Lord someday, don't you think I should start learning as much as I can?"

Iroh pondered for a moment. His nephew did have a good point...

"Very well...but you must promise not to speak in there."

"Thank you!" Zuko burst out. "I mean-" He bowed. "Thank you."

Iroh chuckled, and stroked his beard. Zuko grabbed Kami's hand and began to drag her to the entrance. Iroh glanced at Kami, who looked scared of the two guards. "Kami, you don't have to go in if you don't want too."

Kami shook her head. "No. . .I'll go in too."

Iroh smiled, and they walked over to the war entrance, this time the guard who blocked their path before, moved. Kami took a deep breath, then they went inside.

"The earth kingdom's defenses are concentrated here. The strongest earthbenders and fiercest warriors." An elderly man explained, pointing his baton towards the earth kingdom area on a very large map he stood on, which, draped over the very large table in the war room.

Iroh sat next to Zuko, who continued to watch eagerly, and Kami sat next to the other side of Zuko.

"So...I am recommending the 41st." The man suggested while dragging a Fire Nation prop over towards some earth kingdom props on the map.

"But the 41st is entirely filled with new recruits. How do you expect them to defeat the powerful earth kingdom soldiers there?" Another man reminded in confusion, who looked more older.

"I don't." The first one replied. Kami looked confused for a moment, and then she got it. He couldn't possibly-

"They'll be used as a distraction while we attack from the rear. What better to use as bait than fresh meat?"

Kami felt very sick at that statement, her eyes watered, and she began to feel dizzy. How could they do such a thing? Kami knew they shouldn't have come.

"You can't sacrifice an entire division like that! Those soldiers love and defend our nation!" Zuko shouted in protest. Kami nodded in agreement. But then there was a complete silence throughout the chamber. Iroh looked at his nephew in disappointment. All the older men's glares were on him, and then Zuko knew he did something wrong.

The flames surrounding the Fire Lord's throne rose abruptly.

This was bad.

From the duel room, Zuko lowered into a kneeling position, back facing opponent, the cape still draped over his shoulders. Everyone had heard of Prince Zuko's duel, and many people of the fire nation had come to watch.

Kami stood next to Iroh, and Azula stood on the other side of Iroh. Azula was smirking the whole time.

"Uncle. . .he'll be alright. Won't he?" Kami asked, referring to Zuko.

"Zuko's fate rests in his own hands." Iroh stated wisely.

Kami turned back to look back at the duel, it was about to start. Kami smiled, Uncle Iroh had made her feel much better. But what Kami didn't know, is that Iroh was just as worried.

Hearing his opponent step onto the opposite side of the stage, Zuko then stood up and brushed his cape off. He faced his opponent, getting into a fighting stance and his hands up ready to fight. However, his eyes widened when he saw who it really was.

His father. Zuko realized forthwith the mistake he had made back then: he had spoken out of term in the Fire Lord's war room. He had disrespected the Fire Lord.

It wasn't the general he was going to fight.

Kami realized this too. "Zuko. . ." She whispered, knowing there was nothing she could do.

The duel began. Ozai advanced towards Zuko. He didn't know what to do. He couldn't back down from an Agni Kai. But he didn't want to fight his father, either.

"Father! I only had the fire nation's best interests at heart! I'm sorry I spoke out of term!" Zuko told his father, panicking, not knowing what to do.

He did not listen to him. "You will fight for your honor."

Zuko got down on his knees and pleaded, "I meant no disrespect, I am your loyal son!"

"Rise and fight, Prince Zuko!" Fire Lord Ozai stated coldly.

Zuko lowered his head. "I won't fight you."

The Fire Lord got closer to Zuko. Kami glanced towards Uncle Iroh, to see a horrified expression on his face. Kami turned back to the duel, eyes wide, this was bad.

"You will learn respect. And suffering will be your teacher." Ozai stated cruelly.

And then, it got ten times worse than it already was, Ozai lifted his hand. . .which was lit with fire.

Tears streamed down Kami's face. Iroh covered Kami's eyes, and looked away himself.

Zuko's agonizing scream was heard throughout the whole fire nation.

[Author's Note]

OMG! This chapter was so sad to write! :'(

But here's the good news: Kami was in this chapter more! The first two chapters of this is basically just a prologue of sorts, but the next chapter is going to be on the hunt for the Avatar! Meaning Kami is going to be more of the main character! XD Sorry for all the time skips btw! Theres is another one next chapter. . .Oh! And it's finally going to be a 1st person POV! But I might switch back to a 3rd person POV if you prefer it that way. . .please comment and let me know!

Anyway. . .Please review/favorite/follow if you want me to continue :3