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Kensho sat beside General Iroh and Azula in the stands. Many generals and officials came to see the fight.
"I hope Zuko is going to be alright. Fighting a general will be no easy task." He comments.
Iroh hummed in agreement.
After a moment Zuko's opponent appeared. He let the robe fall from his shoulders and looked at his enemy, only to see his father.
"No." Kensho mutters, turning away as Ozai scarred his own child.
After the "fight" Kensho went to see Zuko being tended to by the doctors.
"Is he going to be ok?"
The doctor nods, pulling him to the side.
"He'll still be able to see out of the eye after some time. Still, it's hard to think a father would do that to his own son."
Kensho looks at Zuko, laying down on a cot, with the smell of burnt flesh seeping into the area.
[Flashback]
Exiting the bunker, Kensho and his team saw Lu Ten fighting a large force of earth benders.
On the opposite flank, Zen appeared and joined Lu Ten's force. Kensho joined the two, burning an approaching earth bender with a quickly blast.
"What happened?" Kensho asks, reaching the two.
"I don't know. They knew we were coming." Zen remarks, destroying an incoming boulder.
"We're already in the thick of it. Might as well charge forward." Lu Ten says, gathering troops closer so they could break through the fortified earth benders.
Letting out a war cry, Lu Ten led Kensho, Zen, and the gathered soldiers forwards. The trio unleashed a wave of fire, breaking down the stone walls the earth benders tried to create. The Fire Nation was starting to advance, when boulders came raining down fro the wall.
"We can't beat the wall's defenses. Retreat!" Lu Ten yells.
Rocks came thundering down, creating a storm of dust, limiting everyone's vision.
Kensho found himself alone, trying to make his way through the dust and darkness. While moving around he stumbled onto a large boulder, with blood splattered around the ground.
[Present]
Kensho found himself drinking from his flask in front of a door. After getting sufficient liquid he opened the door and entered Zuko's Room. It was dark, and the bed was neatly made. He takes a seat, and another sip.
"I thought I'd find you here."
Kensho looks at the entrance as sees Azula. He waves the hand not holding the flask.
"What are you doing."
"Can't you see? I'm making myself useful."
"Oh stop it." Azula says, snatching the flask away, "You didn't know Zuko was going to face father. There was nothing you could do."
"I could have run in and helped him."
"Don't be ridiculous. That wouldn't have accomplished anything."
"Maybe you're right. I'm just trying to get drunk at this point."
Kensho reaches for the flask, which Azula keeps away.
"What you're going to do is go home, relax, and sober up. Is that understood?"
"Ok fine. Can I at least have the flask back?"
Azula thinks for a moment before shaking her head no.
"You're cruel." Kensho says, walking away.
"Only because I care."
As Kensho leaves Azula holds the flask close.
When Kensho arrives at Lee's House he opens the door and sees all three tenants sitting around, with worried looks on their faces.
"So, what happened?" Jun asks.
"Zuko lost. He had to fight his own father, which he didn't."
"Oh Agni. Is he going to be ok?"
"He's going to have a nasty scar over his left eye, but otherwise he's fine."
Jun lets out a sigh of relief.
"Unfortunately, Zuko has also been banished."
That comment drew Lee's attention.
"Hmm, that's troubling. To think the Fire Lord would banish and scar his first born. I'm starting to think we should leave before something else happens." Lee states.
Kensho takes a seat next to Jun on the couch.
"If so, then I'd recommend moving to Ember Island. It's a tourist resort so we won't be caught up in any of the Capital's affairs, for the most part."
Lee nods in agreement.
"I agree. The island is primarily a place where Fire Nation officials and citizens can go to have fun and relax. There is a small military presence to keep the peace though, just in case."
"Then it's settled. We can leave within the week."
Lee nods before standing up.
"I can let my captain know about my resignation. I think he's been hoping I would retire anyways. He says I work too hard."
As Lee leaves, Hena stands up and announces she'll start letting people know they'd be leaving. Jun volunteered herself and Kensho to help pack.
Inside her room Jun had an excited look in her eyes.
"I can't wait to see Ember Island. It'll be different living on an island."
"Jun, we live on a big island already."
"Yeah, but we're surrounded by stone and buildings."
Kensho shrugs, watching his sister move around like a wild falcon. She pulls out two similarly colored red shirts and held them up.
"Hmm, which one do you think looks better on me?"
Kensho walks up to her and plants a soft kiss on her lips.
"You look good in both."
"Aww, charmer, but I still need a real answer."
"I don't know. I'm a man, Jun. I don't know what looks fashionable."
"I guess I'm asking too much of you. Don't worry your head off. Hena can help me later."
A knocking at the front door causes them both to go quiet.
"Kensho? It's Zen. Open up!"
Kensho leaves the bedroom muttering, "That idiot. What does he want?"
He opens the door and sees a now whistling Zen holding a letter.
"Ah, good. You're here. General Iroh asked me to give this to you."
Zen hands the scroll to Kensho, who breaks the seal and opens it.
"Oh man," Kensho says, glancing at Jun behind him, "I was going to make sure my friends made it to Ember Island safely first. Do we have to go so soon?"
Zen gave his friend an apologetic look.
"I'm afraid so. Best pack your things then say your farewells. We leave tomorrow."
"Does Cassandra already know?"
"No, I'm going to tell her now. Let's hope she doesn't call for a divorce now."
The two chuckle for a second before Zen walks off. Kensho closes the door and sees an inquisitive looking Jun staring at him.
"What did Zen want?"
"He gave me orders. Zen, Cassandra, and myself will be shipping out. Tomorrow."
"What!?"
Jun grabbed the scroll and quickly read it. After doing so she throws it randomly and it lands on the floor near her bedroom door.
"No, we were so close. We were going to leave, live on Ember Island." Jun says, dropping onto the couch.
Kensho sits next to her and rests her head against his shoulder.
"It's not fair."
"This war doesn't provide much fairness."
"Do you really have to go?"
"Yes."
"Can't Zen and Cassandra handle things?"
"No."
Jun let out an exasperated sigh.
"Well, might as well continue packing then. At least we can spend our time together with what little we have."
Kensho and Jun continue packing, taking their time. After they finished packing all of Jun's clothes she shut her room's door, and proceeds to throw Kensho onto the bed and straddle him.
"I feel like you want something."
Jun gives him a rough kiss, hugging him close.
"I *kiss* want to *kiss* have you to myself as long as I can."
Kensho smiles, flipping their positions. Jun blushes under him, lightly moaning as he starts kissing her neck.
"K-Kensho, you won't forget about me. Right?"
Kensho stops the kissing to look her in the eyes.
"I promise."
In the morning, Jun, Lee, and Hena said their final goodbyes to Kensho at their house. After saying goodbye he met up with Zen and Cassandra at the docks.
"So, ready for the next great adventure?" Zen asks.
"I'm still mad at you." Cassandra responds.
"Why? It's not my fault we're doing this. If anything, it's Kensho's."
"Hey, our prince needs us."
"Our prince needs you. We're just along because we're in your team."
The trio finally arrive at the docks and see an outdated cruiser waiting for them.
"Oh, that's lovely." Zen remarks.
"Come on. Let's unpack then figure out our next move." Kensho orders.
The three load up onto the cruiser and go their their separate room. Kensho opens the door to see three cots lining the walls.
"Alright. I get the middle cot. You two decide who gets left and right." Kensho says, laying down on the cot, tossing his bag under the cot.
A soldier knocks on the door frame, gaining everyone's attention.
"Sorry to bother you, sirs and ma'am. But we found a stowaway. She says she knows you all."
The soldier pulls someone out from the side.
"Hey guys."
Jun gives them an awkward wave.
Kensho got up from the bed and dismissed the soldier.
"Jun...what are you doing here?" Kensho asks.
"I wanted to go with you all on your mission."
"Well, I'm sorry, but this is too dangerous. Just...give us a moment."
Zen and Cassandra nod before leaving the room. Kensho closes the door and massages his head. Jun sat on his cot, looking slightly guilty.
"What is this really about?" Kensho asks.
"...You're not well."
"What? I'm fine."
"Physically, yes. Mentally? You aren't at all."
Before Kensho can respond Jun pulls out a flask. His flask.
"How did you get that?" Kensho asks.
"Azula paid me a visit and told me that she found you drinking. Said you blame yourself for Zuko's injury."
Kensho doesn't respond, so Jun pockets the flask and walks over to him.
"I wanted to come along to make sure you'd be ok." Jun says, burying her head into his chest.
Kensho gives her a kiss atop her head saying, "You're a kind soul Jun. Please. Trust me on this. Just go with Lee and Hena to Ember Island. For me."
Jun lets a few tears run.
"Ok. I'll trust you. Just please come back. Please?"
"I will. I'll bring you back some souvenirs."
The two share one soft kiss before Kensho opens the door and escorts her off the ship. As soon as she steps foot off the ramp it rolls into the side of the ship. Kensho watches Jun as the ship sails away. He stays there until the port becomes a small line.
Kensho returns to the room, finding Zen drinking a bottle of something.
"Drinking already?" Kensho asks, rhetorically.
"Yup. Want some? This is apparently some black berry tasting drink."
Kensho ponders for a moment before nodding his head, taking a seat next to his friend. The two enjoyed their drinks before passing out on the floor.
Cassandra found them still on the floor, and tossed them into their cots. She laid down on her and decided to get some sleep while she could.
[2 Years later]
Jun, Lee, and Hena had settled into their new home on Ember Island rather well. It was more spacious than their previous home and looked much nicer.
"Kensho would have loved it here. He always enjoyed swimming and burying himself in a hole." Jun thinks, sitting on the beach a few miles away from the house.
Jun laughed at the memory of Kensho's body being buried in sand.
After spending sufficient time walking Jun returned back to her home. She entered and saw Hena at the kitchen reading a cooking book.
"Oh, Jun. There you are. A friend of your dropped by and is in your room." Hena says.
This intrigued Jun. Very few people knew where she was. She thanked Hena and entered her room, which was very dark. A small blue flame suddenly came into existence, allowing Jun to see who it was.
"Hello, Jun. I have a proposition for you."
"Azula."
A.N. Alright. That's it for this chapter. Hope you enjoyed
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