Day Of Black Sun: Zuko's Past Chapter 2

So some people pointed out a lot of grammar mistakes in the last chapter and I'm editing this a bit more, hopefully its better. This one is also longer, because I put the whole conversation between Zuko and Ozai.

I ran as fast as I could through the molten halls and went the other way when Toph, Sokka, and I ambushed that Fire Nation guy. I kept running until I saw a little room. I poked my head through and saw, Zuko and Ozai!

I wanted to attack, but Zuko has his swords. He was a very skilled swordsman from what I saw when Zhao had me captive. I should wait and listen to what they were talking about and strike when the time was right.

"-Cause the Avatar's not dead," said Zuko, his voice calm.

"WHAT!" Ozai screamed. Wait, if both Zuko and Azula knew I had survived, why didn't Ozai know.

"In fact, he's probably leading this invasion. He could be on his way here right now," Zuko told, still calm.

"GET OUT, get out of my sight right now if you know whats good for you," Ozai retorted. He had a lot of anger in his voice. How could you get so angry with your own son?

"Thats another thing, I'm not taking orders from you anymore," Zuko said calmly. He doesn't seem to care about his Dad rejecting him. All Zuko would talk about was his stupid Fire Nation honour and this guy's love.

"You will obey me, or this defiant breath will be your LAST," Ozai started to charge at him but then Zuko pulled his swords out.

What is Zuko doing? I shouldn't complain, but what craziness is this! Just a month ago he betrayed his Uncle for his evil father, now he's pulling swords on his father?

"Think again!" Zuko yelled, "I am going to speak my mind, and YOU are going to listen."

Ozai then sat down. Yep this was definitely was going to be interesting. Maybe Zuko changed? No, he couldn't. Katara told me he betrayed her in Ba Sing Sa, Zuko was just as ruthless as his father. He should wait and listen to what he had to say to his dad.

"For so long, all I wanted was for you to love me, to accept me. I thought it was my honour that I wanted, but really, I was just trying to please you." Zuko said.

Zuko wasn't kidding. Thats all he heard from him, fathers love, his honour, it was ridiculous.

"You, my father, who banished me just for talking out of turn," Zuko said. A hint of anger in his voice, he then continued, all the while pointed his sword at Ozai, "You, my father, who challenged me, a 13 year old boy, to a Angi Kai, how can you possibly justify a dual with a child!" Zuko yelled, angrier then ever.

What! How can any father do that, no wonder he was so confused and wanted to capture me? That was his only way of going home, to try to get his Dad's love. Of course you're going to do what ever it takes. No Dad should think their son is complete garbage like Ozai had thought of Zuko.

Thats probably where he got that scar from, that Agni Kai, that would leave you emotionally and physically scarred. I fell real bad for Zuko. He was just a very confused kid who went through a lot just to get love.

"It was to teach you respect," Ozai retorted. What, how could anyone think thats right.

"It was cruel, and it was wrong," Zuko said. Damn right, thats one of the most cruel things you could put a kid through.

"Then you have learned nothing," Ozai defended.

"No, I've learned everything, and I've had to learn it on my own," Zuko said, "growing up, we were taught that the Fire Nation was the greatest civilization in history."

Yeah right, maybe the most evil and hated one.

"And somehow, the war was our way of sharing our greatness with the rest of the world. What an amazing lie that was," Zuko retorted, "the people of the world don't see our greatness, the people of the world our terrified of the Fire Nation. They don't see our greatness, they hate us, and we deserve it."

I was surprised by what he said. Again, a month ago he basically secured Fire Nation Victory in the war, and now he regrets what the Fire Nation did?

"We've created an era of fear in the world, and if we don't want the world to destroy itself. We need to replace it, with an era of peace, and kindness." Zuko finally said.

I was thrown back by that one even more than the last one.

"Hahahaha," Ozai said, "your uncle has gotten to you hasn't he?"

"Yes, he has," Zuko said, that put a frown on Ozai's face.

"After I leave here today, I'm gonna free Uncle Iroh from his prison, and I'm gonna beg for his forgiveness. He's the one who's been a real father to me," Zuko said

Damn right he is, he's caring and loving. Ozai is ruthless and hateful.

"Oh thats just beautiful, maybe he can pass on the ways of tea and failure." Ozai said

"But I've come to an even more important decision. I'm going to join the Avatar, and I'm going to help him defeat you," Zuko said.

WHAT, this is crazy! How could he say that, join are group? Everyone hates him, how could he persuade us to join. I could vouch for him, I guess. He just stood up to his father, pulled swords on him, and told him off as a terrible person and father. Maybe he could join the group, he seems like he actually has changed. Would he teach me firebending? I dunno, I think he probably would.

"Really, since you're a full blown traitor and want me gone, why wait. I'm powerless, you've got your swords. Why don't you just do it now?" Ozai said tauntingly.

"Because I know my own destiny. Taking you down is the Avatar's destiny," Zuko said while sheathing his swords, "goodbye."

Ozai tried to taunt him and stay, but Zuko just kept walking. Now is my chance to see if Zuko has changed and take down Ozai. It's now or never.

I jumped out with my staff in battle stance. "The Avatar is back!"

Well, it was basically the same as the show again except with Aang's thoughts of the conversation. Again point out any big mistakes you see.