A Confrontation

A Hero always comes Home

The rest of the ride was quiet. Zuko looked like he wanted to talk to her. But when he went over to her, Zoe had punched him in the face. Usually Toph would make fun of Zuko, but she didn't. Soon enough they landed. Iroh showed Zoe to her room. Zoe didn't come out. Not even for dinner. Katara wanted to bring her some but Sokka stopped her. Finally Toph spoke up.

"Will someone tell me what is going on?" Iroh sighed. He looked at his nephew.

"She should be mad. It's my fault." Zuko muttered. He got up and walked away.

"Ok I have issues with that girl. Only I can make Sparky upset." Toph stated. They all laughed for a brief moment but soon the laughter died. It was too quiet. But quiet gave everyone time to think.

Zuko approached Zoe's room. He took a deep breath.

Scary to think it might be your last breath isn't it? A voice in his head taunted him. Zuko tried to shake that thought out of his head. He bravely stepped into Zoe's room.

"I'd get out of here if I was you." Zoe warned.

"Zoe let me ex-"

"Explain? I know what happened. And don't tell me how sorry you are. I'm sorry too."

"You- You are?"

"Yes I'd hate to have me as an enemy. You can't beat me."

"Zoe-"



"No don't talk. It's not helping."

Aang broke the silence.

"Zuko did something to her didn't he?" Iroh seemed caught off guard.

Aang is very wise at times. Too wise for his own good.

"You could say that."

"What? Did he dump her?" Sokka joked. Iroh became very grim.

"No. It's much more serious than that."

"He took something from her. Didn't he? Something she can't get back." Aang asked. Iroh became very serious.

"You will know when the time comes!" He yelled.

"Then what will?"

"Nothing!" Zoe screamed.

"Please Zoe you don't understand-"

"I don't? I saw them take her away! She's gone! Because of you!" Zoe spat.

Katara heard Zoe scream "nothing!"

Great she probably just killed Zuko. Katara walked into the Zoe's room.

"I hear her voice every night! I see her being taken away! I'm haunted by it every single night! Every time I close my eyes her face is right there! When's the last time you had to relive that? When's the last time you heard her scream?" Zoe ranted. She had wanted to say this for a very long time.



"Zoe please-" Zoe's rage boiled inside of her. Her anger and hurt possessed her.

"No! Zuko I know you! You betray every one you meet." Zoe spat. Zuko's eyes widened. Katara helped him out of the room.

"Zuko that's not-" Katara began.

"No. She's right. I'm a traitor." Zuko replied sadly.