The Avatar Abandoned

Summary: Aang wasn't frozen for 100 years, he wasn't even born in the Eastern Air Temple. He was born into a family of travelling Air Nomads who were living in the Earth Kingdom of Ba Sing Se. However, when he was five, his parents discovered him playing with little figures made of fire; even though he was an Air Bender. Knowing their son could only be the Avatar - the first in over 100 years, they panicked and abandoned him in the Fire Nation, hoping they would never have to see him again.

Chapter Summary: In which there is little Zuko and Aang, but a fair bit of Ozai, Azula and Iroh.

Warnings: AU/AR, slash, Zukaang. Possible rating increase again.

A/N: I am so insanely awesome that I have planned up to chapter 12 already! Planning is not my thing. The next few chapters are a bit dramatic, but I think they're great! :D

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Fire Lord Ozai glared at the two from his room, unseen. He had allowed his son to keep the boy he had brought home the previous day. But he wasn't happy about it. Not at all.

Zuko was not what he had wanted in his first-born son. He wanted someone who was naturally cold and ruthless. Zuko was neither. Of course, the boy did have a volatile temper, but that was one of those things that were easily taken care of - not to mention the boy always felt sorry afterwards.

He turned to a servant. 'Bring my brother and my daughter here at once. Tell them I said it was urgent.'

The servant bowed low and nodded. 'Of course, Fire Lord Ozai,' he said, exiting quickly.

The Fire Lord turned back to the window, staring out at the two boys leaning against each other, sitting by the pond. He would have to do something about that. Perhaps get rid of the boy. That might make his son see what a useless thing attachment is.

Azula and Iroh strode into the room together.

'Father?' Azula asked, bowing before the throne.

'What is it that you said was so urgent, brother?' Iroh asked, bowing as Azula had done. Even though they were brothers, it was still required of him to show respect to the Fire Lord in his room, lest he start an Agni Ki.

'It is about Zuko. And his ... friend,' the Fire Lord said, his lip curling in disgust. 'I am concerned for my son. What would you say the relationship is between him and the boy he brought back here yesterday?'

Iroh stepped forwards as Azula glanced at him, nervously. 'There is nothing going on between Prince Zuko and Aang. They are just young boys bonding as friends. Nothing more, nothing less.'

Ozais eyes narrowed. He could tell that his brother was not being completely truthful. And he disliked lies.

'Is that so? Because I sense something else, something a little less ... friendly. I think I shall have to remove the boy all together.'

Both Azula and Irohs eyes widened.

'Forgive me, Father, but you simply cannot do that! Aang wouldn't harm a fly, he has no ill intentions towards Zuko!' Azula said, unable to stop herself.

Ozai scowled, turning sharply. 'You will not question my judgement! The boy shall be put to death, and anyone that warns either him or my son will be deemed a traitor and banished!' he roared. 'Now get out!'

Iroh and Azula left quickly. As soon as they had rounded the corner Azula grabbed her Uncle.

'We can't let my father hurt Aang. It would kill Zuko, even if he doesn't realise it yet.'

Iroh hummed, nodding. 'We shall have to stop my brother. You go and get Aang and Zuko, tell them to meet me at the War ship dock. We shall all have to leave, or we shall all be punished. Go and pack some things for yourself, I shall pack most of what we shall need. Be quick.'

Azula nodded and ran towards the garden.

A/N: Bleck, uber short chapter. :'( Me no like. But, it was an important chapter for plot and such reasons. :O The drama! The suspense! I hope you guys can forgive me for not writing this sooner and longer, but life and school and parents tend to get in the way of things. The next chapter will be so much cooler and there will even be a bit of romance and fighting! :O Lucky people!