Disclaimer: Don't own A:TLA
This chapters a little short, I'm trying to get back into writing this story.
Kanya woke early in the morning, Iroh was still asleep beside her and Zuko wasn't in sight. She washed her face in the nearby river before walking along its edge to search for Zuko. She found the Prince practicing his bending by the bend in the river. Kanya didn't want to break his concentration so she moved to sit by the water and watch. Her foot snapped a twig as she moved and Zuko turned instantly sending fire directly at her.
Kanya panicked and bent the fire away from her and into the water. Steam rose up as Zuko ran over to the girl.
"I'm sorry, I thought you were going to attack me" Zuko explained.
Kanya took a deep breath, "It's okay, but do you think… do you think you could teach me the basics of firebending?" she asked.
Zuko was shocked, he wanted to say yes, but he knew that helping the Avatar was the exact opposite of his destiny. He looked at Kanya, the embarrassment seeping onto her face. She took a step back, realizing he would say no.
"Yes" Zuko answered before he could change his mind. Kanya beamed and almost embraced the boy before she realized who he was.
They spent most of the morning going over the basics of firebending. Iroh brought them a little bit of food and some water before going off to try and find tea leaves. By noon they stopped for the day and sat on the riverbanks.
"Kanya, " Zuko began as his bare feet brushed the top of the river.
"Yes?" she prompted him to continue as she sent waves out across the water with her bending.
"Do you remember asking me why I was…banished?" the Prince asked quietly.
Kanya nodded, unsure of why Zuko was bringing this up.
"Well, I want to tell you why" he explained. "When I was fifteen, I attended my first war meeting with my father. But I spoke out of turn, and my father took the outburst as utter disrespect. He challenged me to an Agni Kai."
Kanya looked puzzled, "what's an Agni Kai?" she asked.
"A fire bending duel" Zuko explained, Kanya nodded so he continued to explain. "When I got ready to duel, I didn't know I would have to duel my father. I refused to fight him and… and begged him to stop. He wanted to teach me a lesson, so he gave me this scar. And because I refused to fight he banished me from my home. I could have my honor back when I returned with the captured Avatar." He finished.
Kanya watched as the boy lightly ran his hand over his scar.
I did change Zuko's age to 15, so he is now 18 since it's been three years since his banishment.