Thou Bitter Sky

by SoloMoon

A collection of 100-word drabbles from Zuko's POV exploring his characterization, ranging throughout the whole show; includes at least a few appearances from Mai, Toph, Katara, Aang, Suki, Iroh, Azula, etc; contains minor Maiko and Kataang.

39. The East: pt 1

"After we conquer Ba Sing Se, I promise I'll take you there," he tells me.

"Really?" I hear it's the biggest city in the whole world.

He smiles. "I promise, Zuzu."

I roll my eyes. I'm way too old for his nickname for me, but I don't mind when Lu Ten calls me that. He's the best cousin ever, after all.

"You'll come back soon, right?" I don't know why he and Uncle have to go fight some dumb war anyway.

He's rolling his eyes now. "I promised, didn't I? Don't worry, Zuzu. I'll be back before you know it."