Title: A Misunderstanding
Author: Jewel Song
Word Count: 209
Challenge #36: "I'm sorry, I wasn't listening"
The moment of truth had arrived.
Zuko, prince of the Fire Nation and son of the Fire Lord Ozai, had finally decided to join forces with the Avatar.
It was a logical decision, really. After all, his father was slaughtering and imprisoning innocent people in a foolish quest for power that would be his downfall. It now seemed obvious to Zuko that even if he brought the Avatar to his father, chained and bent to his will, nothing would return to normal.
So he made his decision.
"…And so I have decided, Ava- Aang , that I will help you learn firebending, and will assist you in your quest to save the world. We must stop my father at all costs."
Zuko carefully watched the Airbender's face, looking for any clue to his thoughts or emotions. All he received was a slightly blank look with a mouth hanging slightly open. He supposed that was natural. It's not everyday that the enemy that's been chasing you for nearly a year suddenly offers to teach you.
"Well? Do you accept?"
Aang blinked a few times before looking at Zuko like he'd never seen him before.
"I'm sorry, I wasn't listening. Can you repeat that?"
Zuko roared and threw a fireball at him.
: "Grant me the security to accept things I cannot change, the courage to change things I cannot accept, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those people I killed today because they pissed me off." - Random Forward :