Note: This will be multi-chaptered and flows through Zuko's life in exile. This first one you will see exactly who he feels so dear and sincere about.
Gleaming Moon's Presence
Staring out into the glowing memories,
Standing in hushed silence.
This glistening full moon has an affect,
I won't forget.
For I remember her not by the Sun,
With its fiery chaos, but luminous heat.
I see her in this gleaming full moon as it descends above the black horizon,
Its pure love and healing serenity.
I see her soft golden eyes,
Their beauty so warming.
Her voice I hear as it whispers in my ears.
I'll remember,
I'll never forget,
I'll never give up;
Because she gave me hope.
My eyes search the washing tides as their lulls deafen my heart. I see the transparently wistful clouds glide by her enchanting, encircling presence. Forever she is engraved in my thoughts, in my heart, my soul. Her spirit looms over me, blessing my steps while darkness seemingly consumes me. 'Never forget who you are', she whispers so lightly. But who am I? I never wished or imagined this being my fate. I was going to change the world. I was going to sit on that flaming throne as this war only lingered on. I was going to finally make my father proud.
But now, every time the gleaming moon lights this dark, lifeless sky, I will remember. I can never give up. I will never let her down, not anymore.
As I gaze into the fire I only see my father's anger and rage, my sister's conceited ways as she follows in his shadow. But it does not matter anymore. I have my uncle. I have my mother eternally here with me, always with me.