I was going to write a Zuko/Iroh episode 25 but Superlazy wrote it far better then I ever could. So, I did it poetry form. Although I am glad that Iroh didn't die, I was disappointed with the parting and felt it could have been more moving. So I wrote it myself. I still can't wait for Zuko to get stronger, defeat his witch of a sister and reunite with his uncle in the Fire Nation as their new leaders and at least we know it will happen…eventually…please! For those who tried to review Downfall but failed due to glitch, you can review now and I'd love to hear what you thought! Chapter 21 will be up ASAP! Dedicated to Storm of Insanity, an amazing artist.
Unspoken
Dear Uncle, now I must go now
Though it breaks my heart to leave
I know how much I mean to you
I know how much you'll grieve
You have held my hand all my life
You have taught me all I know
Yet, an acorn can't stay in the oak's shade
I need some space to grow
All my life I've been a prince
And bent my life to Father's will
I would do anything to please him
And yet he rejects me still
All my life, I ran up a hill
Trying to prove myself a man
Trying to win my father's love
Only to fall back down again
He stripped me of my confidence
He sent me from my land
Stripped of my birthright
And on my face, he placed his brand
I searched for the impossible
And felt my hope slide from my grip
Fortune stripped me from victory
First, the Avatar and then my ship
All this time, you've been beside me
I relied on you far more then I can say
You trained me, advised me, saved me
And gave me hope for a new day
I have taken every comfort from you
A prince should not beg like the poor
You suffer with me in exile
And each day, you endure more
I don't know if I am worth anything
Without my title, my crown and throne
Who am I? I must find this out
And I must journey this alone
Azula will track me, not you
So we'll be safer when apart
I'll be able to survive alone now
Due to your wisdom in my heart
With all that you have given me
I hope I can discover my pride
And no matter where my path leads me
We'll be together on the other side
