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Chapter: 8

It was special night for Zuko and Shonen. It was their date. They were at the Dragon Bonsai Park. Zuko wore his usual Fire Nation armor, while Shonen wore her mother's dress. (Described in last chapter.)

They both sat under a huge bonsai tree, which was right next to a shimmering blue lake. "You look beautiful in that dress, Shonen." Zuko said. She blushed. "Thanks, Zuko." She said. "You know, it's the last of my mother's belongings. I would be devastated if anything happened to it." She cuddled under Zuko's chin. Then he put his hand on her waist, bringing her even closer. She rested her hand on his shoulder.

A few seconds later, they looked at each other, face to face. They started leaning toward each other. They closed their eyes. Just when they were about to land another kiss, they were interrupted by a familiar voice. "Well, look what I found." It said. "A prince and a princess. This must be my lucky day." A dark figure slithered out of the shadows. It was Kotor. "Kotor!" Zuko and Shonen said as they went into a fighting stance. He snapped his fingers.

In a flash, Okkatoru swooped down from the sky and took Shonen. He landed next to Kotor. "Put her down!" Zuko commanded. "Yeah, jerk!" Shonen said. "Don't make me go dragon on you!" This just made Okkatoru and Kotor laugh. "I'd like to see you try, baby sister!" Kotor taunted.

"My pleasure!" She yelled out loud. "Fire Up!" Nothing happened. This made Kotor laugh even more. "Hah! Stupid girl! I tainted your mother's dress with a potion that I guess disables your powers."

Zuko was very angry. Flames started to form around his fist. With all his might, he hurled a huge fireball at Okkatoru and Kotor.

As the fireball closed in on the two, another fireball came out of nowhere and hit Zuko's fireball, canceling both out. Then another dark figure stepped out of the shadows. It was general Zhao. Shonen and Zuko were surprised. "What are you doing here, Zhao!" Zuko asked as his fists began to catch on fire again.

"Well, I'm here to bring you home. I'm sure your father would like an explanation on why you returned to the Fire Nation before."

"Do you even have any proof that I went into Fire Nation territory?"

"Yes. Many of my soldiers on my ships saw you entering Fire Nation waters, so you better come with me and face the consequences."

"And if I refuse?"

"Do you know what dark dragons eat?" He asked. Zuko shook his head. "Dragon warriors, prince. If you don't come with me, then your precious girlfriend gets eaten right now."

Zuko's fists began to cool down. He kneeled down, bowing to Zhao. "Alright, Zhao." He said. "Just don't hurt Shonen."

Zhao just laughed. He walked to Shonen. "Do you know what me, Kotor, and Okkatoru benefit from capturing you and my little niece?" He asked. Zuko was shocked.

"Little niece? Are you referring to Shonen?"

"Yes. And I would never think of hurting the only daughter of my brother Katsu, a general who died honorably during battle."

"I don't buy it, Zhao." Zuko said, while Shonen nodded.

"It's doesn't matter. Anyways, capturing you and Shonen benefits to us."

"How? Explain it!"

"Alright, I'll make it short and simple. You being with Shonen caused you to become weaker, making it easy for us to force you to surrender. Not only will I take you, Okkatoru will take Shonen. And with her out of the way, Kotor will become the next ruler of this island."

After that, he snapped his fingers again. Two of his soldiers tied Zuko's hands and took him to Zhao's ship. Shonen could only watch helplessly as Zuko disappeared into the forest with Zhao following behind. She was still in Okkatoru grasp. He and Kotor began to head the other direction. What will happen to her and Zuko?

To be continued….