Chapter 5: The Visit

Zuko POV:

Once I talked with Katara about my relationship problems. I decide to meet with Iroh at the teashop. Iroh has the earth kingdom style dress with brown coloring.

"So how was your talk with Katara? you know my nephew, you spend a lot of time with her" Uncle said cheerfully.

" It was fine, she was worried about her relationship with Aang. Anyway, are you sure about staying in Ba Sing Se because I may need your help on being Fire Lord and that the commoners haven't completely forgiven you about your siege." I question.

"Well, Zuko, I'm aware my sins will not be forgiven, but I'm willing to redeem myself in the eyes of the Earth Kingdom. I know taking back Ba Sing Se from the Fire Nation will not be enough to atone for my sins as the Dragon of The West." Uncle said regretfully

"I mean you showed me what love is and I am forever grateful for the fact that you never give up on me even when I betray you at Ba Sing Se. Uncle, how can you be so confident about me being the Fire Lord. I still need your guidance because I'm not my people will accept me." I said doubtfully

" Zuko I know you will not make the same mistakes as your father did. You have become a better man than he ever will be. Don't worry yourself, you still got your girlfriend Mai and your new friends to help you out. Feel free to visit me, so we can have tea together and I can give you some good advice". Uncle smile.

You're right Uncle about that, I will always have you, Mai, Katara, Aang, Sokka, Suki, and Toph in my corner whenever I mess up. It's always nice to talk to my uncle, he always lifted my spirit up. Too bad when I was still obsessed with getting my father's approval, I mean Ozai's approval. It's pretty clear to me that he never care about me, but also he didn't care about Azula either. He never mentions her, not one bit. It's like he views her what he views me, expendable. Maybe that's why Azula has her mental breakdown at the comet, I guess she finally realize that Ozai never care about us. I am willing to forgive her, but she has to prove that she wants my forgiveness and trust. It's funny how I wanted to defeat her and claim the throne, but I don't feel joy from that. I know that Azula and I will never have the same relationship we had as kids, but I'm ready to start over with her. I know it's not my fault how our relationship is bad, and I guess I finally realized it's not her fault either. Ozai makes us view each other as enemies and make us fight for his love. I don't need Ozai's love anymore. He doesn't deserve to even be called my father. I guess now, he just a stranger who happens to know where Mother is. Who knows maybe I'll get Azula back, get my family back if Mother can be found.

"Nephew, you have been thinking a lot lately. You know you can tell me anything." Iroh said in concern.

"Oh I've been thinking about going to Ozai again to try to get him to tell me where Mother is and I have been thinking about Azula as well," I said

"Well your sister is smart, perhaps she just needs to explore the world. Your sister needs to know what loss is to become a better person or else she will make the same mistakes as Ozai. You know your sister reminds me so much of myself when I was the Dragon of the West, I was so ruthless towards my enemies and I was fanatically loyal towards my grandfather's cause. Come to think of it, we are both prodigies and I suppose Lu Ten understands your sister more than Ozai and Ursa. Your cousin Lu Ten is possible the only person that got you and your sister to get along, something Ursa was never able to do. I sense the Spirt Ruler is in this world, and I sense he is with Aang. Perhaps your sister's journey of healing and enlightenment begins shortly, anyway nephew you should let your mother go." Iroh said in a serious tone.

What does he mean about the Spirt Ruler and what does mean about Azula going on a journey? At least it is better to just leave her in a mental institution. Uncle did talk about the Spirt Ruler when I was at the Western Air Temple to find Aang for my hunt. I wonder what places the Spirit Ruler will take Azula. I cannot believe that Uncle is against me when it comes to finding Mother, maybe Uncle knows where Mother is.

"I don't know if I can let her go, maybe we can find her. I want to see her again, and to tell her about my journey." I said urgently.

"But still nephew, what will happen if Ozai was lying that your mother was alive. Your father is a type of person who will do anything for power, even though he loved your mother. He is not merciful enough to let your mother live, he might be playing a game with you. Just be careful with meeting your father. By the way, Mai just left Ba Sing Se to go back to the Fire Nation. Your friends Katara and Sokka went back to the Water Tribe, meanwhile Suki and Ty Lee went back to Kyoshi Island. Tell you what Nephew, you can go back to the Fire Nation while I look after Toph and Aang" Uncle offer.

I can question Ozai without worrying about Toph and Aang. I cannot believe that Mai left without me, damn she is so impatient.

Later at night

I walk to the prison cell that holds Ozai in place.

"It seems my traitorous son has returned, Ah let me guess you want to ask about your mother. I'm surprised that the Fire Nation hasn't been destroyed by your incompetence." Ozai said in a haughty tone.

"Ohh don't worry Ozai, Fire Nation will continue to thrive, but without you. Anyway yes, you will tell me about Mother you miserable old man." I said coldly

"Ohhoo talking to your father like that. If I dare talk to your grandfather like that, he will burn me. I'm not telling you where your mother is because she is ashamed of you and your sister. I guess your sister is a failure like you are. What a pity, I guess your mother birthed two failures." Ozai said mockingly.

"I'm supposed to shred tears, Mother does care for us unlike you. I am embarrassed to call you my father, you have done nothing to contribute to this world. You are a failure everywhere, you fail as a father, possibly fail as a husband, and you also fail as a Firelord. You wasted tax money from the colonies just for your stupid role-playing suit of grandiosity. Do the colonies know about that?" I said in cold anger

"I have you know it was worth it. Thank god for your sister and the nobles didn't know about that or else they will have my head. I trick those stupid colonies into paying for my awesome suit. Anyway, you will never see your mother and I won't tell where she is because you didn't say please." Ozai said maniacally.

"I've had enough of your games Ozai. You act like a manchild, and I can't believe that Azula and I have to fight for your approval. You are going to die alone and no one will miss you. Hopefully, Azula will see you for what you are, a pathetic insane old man. You know what, I'm going to take away your spicy noodles privilege." I said in an annoyed tone

I can't believe that I have an insane manchild as a father. Thank god Aang took away his bending.

"How dare you take my spicy noodle privilege! That is one of the few things that brought joy to my painful existence. Ahh my life is so hard." Ozai said sorrowfully

"Ohh go cry me a river. You will eat old cabbage and a hard piece of bread or you can tell me where my mother is." I said in a serious tone.

"On second thought I eat the old cabbage and the hard bread, you will never know where your mom is even if I have to suffer for horrible food, but it is worth it." Ozai begins to laugh like an insane schoolboy.

"Then we are done here, I will be back until you can talk like a sane adult. I guess it will take a long time to happen." I said in a frustrated tone

Great I have to babysit my psychotic father just to find my mother. What does Mother see in that, I suppose I'll ask her that once I find her. I'm going to bed with my girlfriend Mai.