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Author's Notes: So uhh… I've noticed Zuko's Arc is getting kinda long so I'll just skip this and go over the killing of the fire lord ok? Ok!

"Trust Nobody"

-Three years later-

So much has changed ever since Jet left and the royal family heard that prince Zuko's assailant was mysteriously killed

Even Ty Lee was devastated when Jet left because her usual perkiness has considerably decreased. Usually when someone proposed to her, she just smiled at them and apologize. But now, she glares at them and make rude comments about how they will never meet he expectations. She was starting to act cold towards others

But none of them knew what really happened to Ty Lee except for Azula. Azula knew what happened to her but she won't say anything. Ever since she heard those words coming from the mouths of her friends, she became distant to them. She doesn't even care if Mai doesn't address her as her superior anymore

Azula became more cold blood and brutal to servants. Every little mistake they made she literally snaps and they wished that they were banished than being tortured by her

Zuko on the other hand, well… He is happy for some odd reason

Even though he had that huge scar on his face it didn't hinder him in his training. In fact, it made him even more intimidating.

He also started to learn how to use Dao swords. Swordsmen mocked him because Dao swords were for beginners but he proved them wrong by dueling with them. What Zuko substituted with power was his speed and agility, especially the fact that he knew where the vital points are to get a critical hit

Mai… Well… Uhh… She's colder… There's really not many to say about Mai. She was stoic as ever and she still doesn't care for anyone. She became deadlier with her daggers and her accuracy was as sharp as an expert archer

All in all, these are not kids anymore but young adults that had to grow up before their time. They saw things that scarred them and made them what they were now

Ozai was not happy about that. He knew that Zuko was going to be a hindrance to his plans and he knew that he was also after the throne. He knew that Zuko was after the throne ever since they received the news that Lu Ten was killed during the war and Iroh didn't have the heart to rule anymore

Ozai thought he had the advantage but he wasn't a fool not to think that his son may think of a way to get it first. He knew how crafty Zuko was. Zuko was after all his son and Ursa's. He always observed Zuko's training just in case there would come a time where they would have to fight for the throne and he knew that given a few more years, Zuko will completely destroy him

That's why he ordered that assassin to kill him but failed. He was thankful that the idiot didn't ask who he was and only cared about the sum of money he would get if he successfully killed the prince. That only proved his theory that his son was aware with his surroundings and he wasn't going to be easily ambushed

That's why he had a new plan, to kill his father. He knew it was risky but it was the only way to get the power and delay Zuko in getting it himself. He was scared though because even though his father was old he was the fire lord for a reason and he was still skilled enough to kill Ozai, if it was a fair fight.

That's why this was the perfect opportunity to strike because the fire lord was not feeling well and he was inside his room resting.

'I must make my move quickly before someone else will beat me to his room' he quickened his walking. Well quick enough that still made him look superior to others. When he was on the hallway towards Azulon's room he saw his son exit it and started to run away

Ozai's eyes widened and quickly ran inside Azulon's room and saw that his father was in his bed and his throat was cut open

"Agni…" he whispered and looked towards where Zuko ran

He shook his head "Guards!" he shouted and in less than a minute three guards was infront of him

"Wh-what is it my prince?" he stuttered

"Tell me, who was in charge of guarding my father?" he asked too calmly which scared the guards since they didn't know what was happening

"Actually prince Ozai, he told us to leave him alone because he was tired" said one unsurely

"Are you suggesting that my father, who was very sick, told you to leave him alone when he was vulnerable?" has asked and the guards was confused since prince Ozai used 'was' instead of 'is'

"Y-yes my prince" the guard gulped

"You, incompetent, worthless…" Ozai was going to continue when he was cut off

"I know what happened…" said a person monotonously

"What?!" Ozai growld, he was angry that he was interrupted

"Prince Zuko has done it" said the person without even flinching from Ozai's glare

"Be careful what you say because this is not a simple matter that can be resolved" Ozai was furious since his son was one step ahead of him again

"He told me yesterday" said the person "I thought he was bluffing but I guess I was wrong"

"Guards" Ozai said while clinching his nose "Find prince Zuko and arrest him for treason…" he looked towards the guards and saw them widened their eyes so he had to elaborate "He killed the fire lord"

The guards scrambled and ran for their lives

Ozai looked towards the only person left and glared "You better not be lying or you will be held responsible for his death" and he walked away

The person smiled and walked on the opposite direction, completely satisfied by what it had done…

-End of flashback-

Author's Notes: No, this is not the end of the chapter… I just wanted to tell you that what you read until now was Zuko's flashback and we will now return to the part where Iroh and ZUko were talking… No, Zuko didn't tell Iroh about the killing, he only told him about how he got his scar… Let's continue

"So that's how it happened" Zuko said nonchalantly

Iroh just nodded and was amazed how Zuko reacted when he was supposed to be killed

'This is going to be difficult then' Iroh mused 'I thought he was as gullible as his sister but I guess he isn't'

"Ok, how about this then… Let's go on a journey" Iroh smiled towards his nephew

"Where are we going?" Zuko asked suspiciously

Iroh's smile grew wider "We are going around the world and I'll show how things are different we are from them"

"Why are we going to travel again?"

"One, your father needs to lose some steam and maybe then he would rethink the punishment he has for you. Two, You need to learn what being fire lord is like and one way is to know what it feels like being the one being ordered around"

Zuko's eye widened "You mean…"

"Yes…" Iroh answered knowing what Zuko was going to ask "We are going to be commoners going around the world visiting exotic places and learning their lifestyle"

"Why are you trying to help me?" Zuko asked sincerely which Iroh noticed

'Good, he's beginning to trust me now' he smiled inwardly

"Because I know you didn't do it" He said comfortingly "I know you were framed and I want to everyone to see that your father was wrong"

Zuko closed his eyes and inhaled deeply "Thank you uncle. I don't know what I'll do if you didn't help me back there"

"I understand my nephew… Come let's go to the docks and make our way first to the Watertribe"

Zuko raised an eyebrow "Why start there?"

Iroh smiled "Because I owe and old friend a visit"

Author's Notes: There! It is done! I know this was short but don't worry because the next character I'm going to feature is my most favorite one! Please review! Thanks!