Ever since the war was over all Zuko dreamt about was her. She wouldn't get out of his head. She was still in the fire nation, hopefully waiting for him. Just like in the promise they made before Zuko was sent to find the Avatar. All Zuko hopes is that she remembers.
Prologue Prince Zuko and his crew have finally captured the Avatar and they finally get to return home. Lately, however, all Zuko has been able to think about is the friends he left behind in the fire nation. Especially his two best friends, Kari and Takeru. Not even a thought about the Avatar, not one at all. His main focus is Kari, who, only three years ago made a very important promise to him. One that he would never forget...
Chapter 1: The Promise Zuko quickly awoke once again. His breathing had increased dramatically. Slowly sitting up on his bed once again, Zuko slowly began to take in only deep breaths. Once everything seemed normal he glanced up at the fire nation scroll on his wall. Tomorrow, he would be able to go back to the fire nation and rejoin his people. The ones he left behind so long ago. There was one that he was most looking forward to seeing. His old best friend Kari, he has missed her so much ever since their last day together...
-Flashback-
Kari and Zuko stood at the port watching the sun slowly peek over the horizon. Kari let out a small sigh as she looked at Zuko. Her hair blew behind her head gently as the breeze went by. Slowly a single tear runs down her face as she looks up at Zuko, "I can't believe your own father banished you. He just can't do that. I won't let you go!" She gently hugged Zuko and rested her head on his shoulder as more tears slowly began to fall.
Zuko hugged her back gently and slowly ran a hand up and down her back, "I'll be back Kari, I promise you that. However, I do want you to promise me something, okay?" Kari nodded slowly keeping her head buried in his shoulder. Zuko continued, "I want you to promise me that you'll wait for me. I'm not willing to lose you to any other person in this entire nation"
Glancing up at him and nodding Kari answered, "I'll wait for you Zuko... I promise..." The two hugged one last time before Zuko walked onto his ship to find the Avatar.
-End Flashback-
Zuko smiled a bit thinking about that last day. Just then he heard a faint knock at the door. He quickly changed his expression to his usual scowl and said quickly, "This better be news about the Avatar!" His Uncle Iroh entered the room and looked at him.
"Still not dressed I see, eh Prince Zuko?" Iroh stated in the form of a question. He continued, "You'd better hurry, your soldiers wish to get off the ship and see their friends and families. We shouldn't keep the rest of our firebenders waiting either. Besides I have loads of tea that I need you to carry off for me." Iroh smiled a bit. "We're all getting off in five minutes. Meet me at the bridge in three or five" Iroh quickly exited the room as Zuko swung his legs to the side of his bed. Seeing as he always wore his pants to sleep in, he slipped on his shirt and armor. His glance went back to the fire nation scroll on his wall once again as he quickly thought to himself, 'This is it... this is what I've been waiting for. Finally I see my own people once again.' He took one deep breath and blew out the single candle that had lighted his room through the night. He walked towards the door and slowly opened it. He walked down a few narrow hallways on his ship until he met up with his uncle at the bridge. His uncle glanced at him, "Are you ready, Prince Zuko"
Nodding slowly Zuko answered, "As ready as ever Uncle..." Slowly the bridge went down to the sound of thousands of people cheering. Zuko, Uncle Iroh and the troops from the ship all slowly walked down the bridge back to their own people. Many soldiers rushed to their families, hugging and greeting. Zuko, on the other hand continued his walk with his uncle. His eyes scanned the crowd for any sign of Kari or even Takeru who was his other best friend. Takeru and Kari probably stayed friends while he was gone. At least, he hoped so. Reaching the very end of the crowd Zuko had almost given up hope, but that's when he saw her. There she was and for one thing Zuko was not pleased. Yes, she was there, but so was Takeru, his arms draped around her neck. Zuko slowly walked over by them and nodded to them still wearing his scowl. Kari smiled a bit and was about to say something but Zuko cut her off, "I can't believe you forgot our promise. It was only three years ago..." Zuko stomped away and he couldn't believe she could do that to him.
End of Chapter 1
Sorry for the shortness, but I hope you all liked it so far. It's my first official fic so, R&R please. And I beg of you no flames...
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