The Hunter's Mix

by blackfire93

A 5 year old girl named Cobra meets 3 year old Zuko. As Cobra comes from a past filled with violence, secrets and lies she is put to the test when the day comes to tell Zuko everything. They were bound together at a young age but as they get older will that tie break or hold out? Some secrets come to light, will Cobra live or die and will Zuko accept all of her?

5. Chapter 5

Chapter Four

Ever since Cobra had first seen her face two years ago she and Zuko had become even closer. She was now fifteen and Zuko had just turned thirteen, for Zuko's thirteen wish he asked Cobra to find his mom, and Cobra had agreed. She was leaving this very night before Zuko went to his birthday celebration.

She was embarking on a journey that would take her an unknown amount of time to complete, she really didn't want to leave Zuko alone but he had asked, begged and demanded that she search for his mom ( she had ignored him until he apologized after he tried to order her to). Finally she agreed to do it after Zuko promised to stay close to his Uncle who was the only other person in Zuko's family that she trusted. As Cobra mused about this Zuko came through the door his breath coming in fast as he had ran the whole way from the royal training grounds to his royal apartment. This brought Cobra out of her musing and she grabbed the small bag she was taking along with her and tugged it over her shoulders, while Zuko closed his door.

"Well I'm off." Cobra said after the silence continued for a couple of minutes. Zuko gave a sad half-smile, "Thanks for doing this I know you'll find her." He said both happy and sad that she was actually leaving. Cobra waited a second to make sure no-one else was in the apartment then she took off her mask, "Look I wanted to give you something to remember me by when I leave is that okay with you?" She asked. Zuko nodded wondering what she could have gotten him when she surprised him by leaning forward and brushing her lips across his, letting them linger only for a second before she pulled back and in one smooth motion put on her mask and opened the door. And just like that she disappeared into the darkening night. Zuko raised his hand to his lips in surprise. 'She kissed me.' Was the one thought that continued to run through his head. When he finally was able to think again it was time for him to get ready for his thirteenth birthday celebration although he had been thirteen for over two months now. However when Zuko pulled on his celebration clothes he felt something in his pocket. After pulling it out he realized it was wrapped in a black silk scarf with a note that said, "This too." The only person who could have done it and would have only left those two words was Cobra, Zuko knew this and eagerly unwrapped the black silk scarf. Underneath was a golden necklace painted black and a small container shaped like a single flame filled with some kind of liquid was attached to it. Another note was nestled behind it explaining what it was and what it did and how to use it. Zuko read the instructions several times and then tossed the note into the fire making sure it was burned before putting on the necklace underneath his clothes and leaving for the celebration.