A/N: ok, so on the first chapter, I didn't give much of an explanation, but here it is: this story is basically a spiritual happening that's supposed to help Zuko and Katara understand each other and what happened to their mothers. The place where they find this information is much like HeartofFire-SoulofWater's garden in her story The Secret Garden (it's on this site, so check it out). So yeah, I just wanted to clear that up. Oh, and this story is after the season two finale.
Disclaimer: I don't own Avatar the Last Airbender (but if I did, this story would be summarized down and made into an episode!)
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Winter…Spring…Summer…Fall…
Four Seasons…
Water… Earth…Fire… Air…
Four Elements…
There is no separation among these elements and seasons as some may think there is…
They are all the same… but they act as though they are not…
In the Winter… there is snow about the ground, yet the blossoms of spring still lie below the layer of white.
In the Spring… there is rain and clouds, yet the rays of light from the Sun still shine above the clouds' armor.
In the Summer… there is much heat and not enough clouds, but the cool breezes of autumn aren't far behind.
In the Fall… there are light breezes and leaves falling, but the cold air of winter is still around you.
In water… there are the swift movements of air, the strong movements of earth, and the fierce movements of fire.
In earth… there are the flowing movements of water, the fierce movements of fire, and the swift movements of air.
In fire… there are the strong movements of earth, the swift movements of air, and the flowing movements of water.
In air… there are the fierce movements of fire, the flowing movements of water, and the strong movements of air.
Think about it…
There are no differences…
There are no separations…
Everything is… connected…
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"Zuko my love, listen closely, I don't have much time…"
"Huh… Mom?"
"Zuko listen to me, no matter how things may seem to change, never forget who you are…"
"Mom!"
"MOM!"
He looked around, his breathing disheveled, expecting to be back in the Fire Palace, his mother leaving at the doorway.
But no.
All he saw was the grand room he now owned in the Earth Kingdome Palace.
With a sigh he stumbled out of the bed and looked at the outfit Azula had given to him the night before to dress in when he woke.
The colors were of his nation: reds, gold, grays and black. There was a baggy gray long sleeved shirt with black forearm cuffs, grayish red baggy pants, traditional gray, black and gold royal Fire Nation boots, and a long, deep red robe with extra gold trim and two shoulder covers, representing that he was of the second highest royal status.
He gulped, remembering his sister's words…
"When you wake in the morning, you will put on these victorious colors and stand next to me here at this throne and we will rule this unworthy kingdom… together…"
He looked down at his pajamas.
Thin, baggy black pants and a dark red sleeveless shirt with gold trim on the collar.
He looked out the window to see that it was only dawn.
He slipped on his old Earth Kingdome soft, dark brown leather moccasins, grabbed his Duo swords, and jumped out the window, landing cat-like on the ground.
He looked around and saw a few Dai Li agents walking around, but they ignored him since he was trusted by their leader.
He strolled around the grounds and suddenly came upon a mysterious looking patch of woods.
Unsheathing his swords, he wandered into the woods.
As he walked, he swore he heard a familiar tune playing in the distance.
'What was that song again?' he wondered.
Before long, his mother's voice filled his head, reminding him of the sweet old lullaby she used to sing…
"Alas my little Prince,
You're finally awake
It's time to get out of bed, sleepyhead
So come and greet the day.
The sun shines down on you
You'll someday be big and strong
Don't think that you aren't now
It's been there all along
There's a ray of light
For everyone
There's a ray of hope
Shining from the sun
There's a ray of love
From me to you
And I know
You return it too…
Alas my little child
The sun is shining bright
Enjoy the day as much as you can
For soon it will be night
My little Prince
You shall grow to be brave
But don't think you aren't now
The time will be here come what may
There's a ray of light
For everyone
There's a ray of hope
Shining from the sun
There's a ray of love
From me to you
And I know
You return it too…
Believe in the sun
Believe in the life
Believe in the one
That shines in the light
Believe in you
Believe in me
Believe in the birds
That sing in the trees
Believe in the moon
Believe in the stars
Believe in yourself
And you will go far…
There's a ray of light
For everyone
There's a ray of hope
Shining from the sun
There's a ray of love
From me to you
And I know
You return it too…"
As the song played in his head, he looked at the ground and ran into a wall.
As he fell back, he reached his arms behind him and sunk his swords into the ground and back flipped so he was standing again.
The wall looked to be made of ivy, but he could tell there was something behind it.
He walked forward and tore at a patch of the leaves and vines until the Water Tribe symbol came into view. It was etched thickly into the rough gray stone that was the wall.
"What's this doing here?" he murmured to himself.
Suddenly, the symbol started glowing, shocking him.
He stumbled again and this time he fell on his back.
'Please…' a voice pleaded in his head, 'Don't leave…'
The voice sounded familiar, but different, and he couldn't place it.
'Bend the fire…' the voice begged again.
Hesitantly, he brought flame to his hands and molded it in the air before pushing it towards the wall.
The shaped fire fit perfectly into the engraving and it started to glow brighter and suddenly ice shot up from the ground in a small circle around him, jagged edges facing the sky.
He shouted in shock and then his world went black…
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A/N: I know that this chapter is almost the same as the last one, but w/ Zuko instead of Katara, but the next chapter is going to be better. Just trust me people… and review please XD