Summary: it's kind of like "Romeo and Juliet" but with a lot more drama and romance. Anyway, Prince Zuko and Princess Ayaka's families have been feuding since before Prince Ryu (Ayaka's brother) was even born. They used to get along, but over the years, their friendship turned into violent hate. They say it's because years ago, Zuko's great grandfather killed Ayaka's great grandmother for a crime she was falsely accused of: witchcraft. Ever since that time, both families don't want anything to do with each other and they've forbidden their children to be friends. However as Fate would have it, Zuko and Ayaka met and fell in love. But will their love for each other be enough to withstand their families feud? Or will they choose their own path towards love…or hate?
Note: This takes place years BEFORE Prince Zuko had his "accident" so those of you who watch "Avatar" every Friday, then you know what I'm talking about.
Chapter 1: The girl of my dreams.
Fire burst out of Prince Zuko's fist like a striking cobra. His opponent, caught of guard, fell to the ground. Zuko grinned. He had never before done that to anyone, let alone someone who was much bigger than him and a master Fire bender.
"Had enough Sensei Koryu?" he asked smirking. Koryu lay on the ground gasping for breath. "Yes, Prince Zuko your training is over for today. Whew! You nearly fried me! You have improved very much. I am very proud of you. This comes from a teacher, but also a friend. If you keep practicing, you will get better. Now, help me up if you please, it's rather uncomfortable on the cold floor of the Agnikai stadium" Prince Zuko laughed and helped his teacher up. "Thank you. Now go change and have some fun." Koryu said with a smile. "You know, for a twenty-year-old, you act like an old man." Said Zuko mischievous amusement in his voice. Koryu looked at his pupil. "Just go." He said. Zuko smiled. "O.k. grandpa." He said and left. Koryu just smiled and watched him leave.
After changing into black pants and a red shirt and after eating dinner (his favorite: roast duck with fried rice) Zuko went to go take a walk on the beach. As he was skipping stones across the water and trying "ever so carefully" not to hit a Fire Navy ship, he noticed someone, or something come to the shore and sit on the dock. Now, he was too far away to actually see who or what it was, so he decided to go and investigate. As he got closer, he saw that there was a girl sitting on the dock instead of, (in his mind) a gigantic killer ape. He saw her pull out a wooden flute from her red dress and begin to play. Zuko, not wanting to be seen hid behind a large wooden pole under the dock and listened to the music. It was soft, quiet, and lovely to listen to. He got so lost in the music's rhythms that before he knew it, it was over.
"Please, don't stop playing, it's a beautiful song!" He said as he ran up on the deck. The girl, startled, sent a burst of fire at him, but he dodged it easily. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to frighten…you." He said. He got a clear look at her face. She had long, dark, jet-black hair tied back in a ponytail with two shorter pieces of hair at the side of her face, and beautiful blue eyes. Zuko couldn't take his eyes off her for it was extremely unusual to see a Fire bender with blue eyes, but he didn't care, she was beautiful and (in his point of view) well developed. "Please don't stop playing it was a lovely song and I'd like to hear it again" he said, once he found his voice.
She looked at him questionably. "Don't you remember me?" she asked. Her voice sounded like a chorus of angels to Zuko. Zuko looked taken aback. "Have we …met …before?" he asked. She smiled. "Zuko, you haven't changed a bit." She said. "Try to remember." Zuko searched his mind to find out where he had seen her before. Then he remembered a time when he was a boy of about eight and he saw the same girl younger by maybe a year. He tried to remember her name. 'Ayaka' he thought. Yes, it is Ayaka I'm sure of it. "Uhhh, would your name just…happen to be…Ayaka?" He asked hesitantly. She beamed. "Yes, it would Prince Zuko." She said.
"Ummm…it's good to see you again prince Zuko, but I have to go." Ayaka said after there was an awkward moment of silence between them. "Oh…yes…of course." Zuko stammered as he watched her leave. He had a question for her, but couldn't remember what it was. "Wait!" He called after her once he remembered. Ayaka stopped and turned to face him. Zuko couldn't help but stare at her beauty. "Yes?" she said clearly annoyed that he called her but is not saying anything. Zuko shook his head clear of all his "fantasies" about her. "I was just wondering…when I could hear the song you played…again." He asked hesitantly. Ayaka smiled. "Meet me back here tomorrow at the same time. Then, I'll play for you." She said and left. As Zuko watched her go, he said to him, "I think I just met the girl of my dreams."
So…what do you think? I'm open to any suggestions or criticism NOT ABUSE! Please review and tell me what you think.