Hey guys~ Sorry for such a late update! Anyways here's the first chapter!

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10 Years Later

"You're joking aren't you?" Lu Ten exclaimed causing all heads in the garden turn to focus on the two Princes. Zuko glared at his cousin before grabbing his arm and tugging his away from the palace gardens. They had been sparring when Zuko brought up the subject of the lost nation and how he wanted to find it, something after all these years has been on his mind.

"No I'm not joking" Zuko says once he felt that they were secluded enough, his eyes wandering to make sure they weren't followed.

"That is a suicide mission Cousin! There have been no proof that the Southern Water Tribe even existed! You're about to be promoted to my Commander, don't ruin your life over this." Lu Ten pleads his golden eyes meeting his cousin's.

Now at the age of 24 Lu Ten was soon to become the Fire Lord himself, his father now much older was getting closer and closer to stepping down and passing the crown to his beloved son wanting nothing more than to make tea and enjoy watching his son to continue to grow up. Zuko however had been slowly making his way up the ranks in the Fire Nation Military, not having to carry the burden of running a nation, he figured he could at least serve beside his cousin in some way.

But he felt that something was missing, in all his 20 years of life Zuko felt incomplete and he knew the Southern Water Tribe had to do with it. He needed, no, had to find it. It was his purpose, he could feel it.

"Lu Ten…" he begins and trails off.

"Give it until I become Fire Lord, if you are still obessed with finding the Southern Water Tribe then I will not hesitate to send you off with the best crew and the best ship. You have my word as Future Fire Lord." Lu Ten promises.

Sighing not wanting to argue with him anymore, Zuko nodded his head as Lu Ten slaps his hand on his shoulder with a large grin "Now Cousin, lets head to dinner I'm sure our family is waiting for us."


"So tell me Nephew, how has the military been treating you? Corporal Jee isn't giving you too much of a hard time is he?" Fire Lord Iroh asks before taking a sip of tea.

It was dinner time and one of the only times his entire family was actually together. His Uncle sat at the head of the table, to his left was his cousin Lu Ten, on the other was his father Ozai, then his mother Ursa, along with Azula next to their mother, her friend Ty Lee finally at the end. Zuko sat next to his cousin with Mai another one of Azula's friends next to him.

Rising his lips slightly into a smile "No Uncle."

"If he is, keep your mouth shut about it." Ozai spat out before taking a bite of his food "No son of mine will complain about his training. Whatever his superiors are doing clearly are for his own good." He glared pointedly at his Brother who in turned chuckled.

"Relax brother, let's not be hostile at the dinner table. Especially in front of these lovely women." He winks over at the women cause Ursa to softly smile, Azula to roll her eyes and Ty Lee to giggle.

Ozai frowns at his brother before continuing his food, his cold eyes meeting Zuko's before the flickered away. It was no secret that Ozai despised his son, the entire kingdom knew, Zuko however could not for the life of him figure out what caused his father to hate him so much.

He glanced down at his food and absentmindedly played with it while the others at the table continued to chat, his mind wandering about the Southern Water Tribe once more. No matter how much he tried, he couldn't get it out of his head.

A sharp kick to his shin grabbed his attention, looking up he saw his sister's golden eyes meet his. "You're daydreaming again." She says quietly.

His relationship with his sister was odd, by no means were they exactly close but there was still some sort of a mutual respect for each other that caused them to get along and he knew sometimes his cold, somewhat evil sister worried for him.

She knew what it was, his obsession for the past 10 years. It was eating him alive, she wondered if he continued this way if he'd go completely mad.

"It's nothing." he shrugs picking at his food again. Enough's enough he decides. Tonight, he finishes his plans for his trip to the Lost Nation. Now to make sure Lu Ten doesn't find out.


Spreading the map out of his desk Zuko stood staring at the piece of parchment. The candle next to him lit his room brightly. He sighed as his eyes moved through the map, it was old, probably older than his great grandfather but it was one of the only maps that actually showed where the Southern Water Tribe was on the part of the Royal Family had its perks, he was able to "borrow" the map from the royal library without a hassel.

"Now to make plans." He says to himself, his gazed focused on the small nation at the bottom of the map. It was larger than Ember Island or even Kyoshi Island for that matter but still not as large as the Norther Water Tribe.

He knew the conditions of the seas where he was going, the southern part of the world was no easy place to sail but with is training he can do it. He had just the ship and knew if he could sail to where the nation used to be, there could be clues to what happened. He just needs to get there.

There in the corner of his room there lay piles and piles of food, water, and thick clothing. He had managed to keep this all hidden from prying eyes. He knew his family worried for him but this was something he needed to do.

It was late in the night, a perfect time for his escape. He had managed to set up his ship after dinner, Lu Ten was preoccupied with a meeting with his father and he knew the rest of his family wouldn't pay any mind to him, even his mother. It was a small ship, it didn't require coal or any a crew to keep it going. It was small enough for Zuko to man it himself, he could do it. After all, he was trained to do so.

Quietly he changed into dark clothing along with a dark cloak, he could hide his face better. He didn't need to draw attention from anyone. Gathering his first bag he quickly threw supplied into it, stuffing the bag as much as he could.

Exiting his room his eyes wandered to make sure he was truly alone, he was in the East wing where guards didn't patrol as much, the Royal wing was more important. He slowly walked never letting his guard down when a voice stopped him "You know dum dum, you can't expect no one of follow you by leaving a trail."

He turned to see his sister Azula standing behind him, dressed in all black with a bag? A smirk was on his lip as she tossed an apple up and down. His eyes glanced over to his bag that had a hole in it causing food to leave a trail. "Dammit." He breathes out in frustration " What do you want Azula" He says harshly.

The smirk never leaves her lips "Why big brother, did you think I wouldn't join you on your little journey?"


Yay for crazy Sister joining the journey! But honestly seems like Zuko is the one who's a little crazy here huh?

And I know it seems rushed but don't worry, the siblings have a longgggg journey ahead of them!

Hope you enjoyed and I will post the next chapter soon :) **Prepare for introduction to more characters ;)***