A.N. I am so sorry for taking so long with this chapter but I got stuck at times and other times i was really busy. I really hope you like this chapter and thank you for reading. Please review.

"Lee, you just firebended." I could hear how surprised he was by this. All I could think was how could this be possible. It couldn't be possible that I firebended. I am a master waterbender not a firebender. The only person who can bend more than one element was the avatar and he was missing.

While in my state of confusion Azula said, "Let's test him out then." And before anyone else could protest Azula hurled more fire balls at me and this time I just did what instinct told me and stopped the fire balls with a small fire shield. She did came at me and threw some more fire balls this time they were more scattered so a shield wouldn't work so I decided to charge at her and her fireballs then tumbled pass. At this moment I was so glad I knew other ways of fighting or else I would have been ashes. When I got on the other side of Azula I looked back at her and she was enraged probably since I just dodge her attack with what looked like little effort but it was quite a bit.

Again Azula looked like she was about to attack me again and I was hoping that third time wasn't a charm. Suddenly I heard a yell, "Azula! What are you doing to Lee?" It was Ursa who came to my rescue. I don't think I have ever felt so relieved in my life.

"We were just playing a little game." Azula made sure she said this with as much innocence in her voice. I was glad to see that Ursa had no signs of buying it.

"Boys come over here. Now Azula you cannot just attack someone with fire if they cannot defend themselves." Ursa's voice was very stern and there was no hesitation for us to come next to her.

"But mom Lee can defend himself. He is a firebender."

Ursa seemed confused after Azula said that but she still replied, "Azula, please just go along and play with your friends." I was happy to see Azula leaving but felt bad for Ty Lee and Mai since now they would have to deal with Azula and her foul mood. Once the girls gone Ursa decided to take us to a different garden and when we got there she asked, "So boys, what is with Azula saying Lee can firebend?" Zuko decided to tell his mother everything that had happen when we were with Azula. After Zuko was finished Ursa had a slight look of concern on her face for a moment then she saw me noticing her expression quickly change to a happy look. "Lee, that's great to hear. Your father will be so excited to hear the news. Why don't we send a letter to him and Zuko we can also send one to your Uncle Iroh? I'm sure he will want to hear from us."

I did send a letter to my father about what happened and made sure to sound excited and not confused in any way which was difficult. What was happening to me? I had to check to make sure that what was happening was true so I found a pond that no one was by then I tried some waterbending and it felt like how it always did. I then proceeded to make a fireball in my hand and it worked. I just sat in the garden looking at my hands one holding a ball of fire and the other held water.

I decided to try and not let it worry me too much and just wait for wait for my father's reply to this. I really could use him right now. Adjusting to the Fire Nation started out easy since I had my father and I made some new friends like Zuko and Iroh but after my father left it became hard on me. I only had Zuko to be my support and he was busy a lot of the time with his prince. Also I had to live with my grandfather who seemed to be disgusted with me. He deemed me unworthy to be considered his grandson since I couldn't bend. I was fine with this since I didn't care for him either since he was an old grumpy man who cared about nothing except himself and his stupid beliefs. I guess now since I could firebend I was going to have to deal with him more. Why do the spirits hate me?


Three weeks later

I hate being a firebender. Ever since everyone found out I have been treated different. My grandfather actual cared what I did with my life now so he put me through every kind of training he could so I could become a soldier in the army. Azula wanted to be around me more so she could spar with me and if I didn't spar with her she would make life even more like hell. The worst part is now I couldn't see Zuko as much since I was either at my training, lessons, or Zuko was. I really wish my father would come home or at least I wish I could get his reply to my letter stating my firebending.

"Lee, are you paying attention?" My history teacher's expression was that of pure annoyance.

"Yes, of course I was, sir." I probably shouldn't have said it with some sarcasm but I really didn't need any tutors. I learned more from reading then with these "experts."

"Then could you care to explain what happened at the first siege of Ba Sing Sa?" After my teacher said this I showed him just how much I knew and had a ten minute explanation about every mistake the Fire Nation made during that Siege. I would have explained longer but my teacher stopped me. He then decided to quiz me about everything he could think of to try and find something I didn't know but gave up when he realized that I didn't need to learn anything from him. This is what happens when I have nothing to do and I have access to a library.

I left my history lesson and went to my room to relax for a few minutes tell I had to go practice firebending. When I reached my room I noticed that on my bed there was a letter and I ran to it. As I thought it was my father's reply to my letter explaining my firebending. At a first glance it seemed a lot shorter than I thought it would be.

Dear Lee,

I am so happy to hear that you are a firebender. We will have to spar when I get back. I have been informed about your progress with your tutors and I am so proud of you. I always knew you were smart but out smarting a tutor is something else. I miss you so much and I cannot wait to return and see you. I love you son and I hate that I cannot write more but we are about to go off on a big mission.

Love, Your Father

P.S When I come home which could be very soon we will have catch up on some things. Also Iroh and Lu Ten says hello.

I couldn't believe that this was all my father had to say. I just told him that I can firebend which wouldn't seem like much except I can also waterbend. I scanned over the letter a few times and that's when it hit me. My father must thought someone would read this letter so he had to act as if I only knew how to firebend. That's probably why he mentioned the catching up part. He meant that in person we will talk about what has happened. I really hoped that he is right and he would be home soon.

I decided that I would put the letter away and go look for Zuko and that's when there was a knock on my door. When I opened the door I saw that it was Zuko and he was holding a dagger that looked like it was earth kingdom made. "Lee, look what I got from my Uncle. It's from an Earth Kingdom General who surrendered."

"Does that mean that the siege will end soon?" Zuko nodded and I was very happy with the thought of seeing my father soon.


Two Years Later

"Lee, are you ready yet?"

"Yes grandfather I am ready."

"It's about time. Now come along the meeting will be starting shortly." I have to say I hate my grandfather. He always makes it seem that I fail him in every way which is just dumb. For the last two years of living with him I not only moved into advance firebending and martial arts but I have also have finished all the tutoring that I need. Sometimes I wish I could just leave this place but ever since the fail siege of Ba Sing Sa my grandfather will not let me out of his or his guard's eyes. I always had to go to all of his meetings and trips for the army which sucked since they took me away from my few friends at the palace.

Now I have to go to anything war meeting but unlike the others this was more important and the Fire Lord was going to be there so my grandfather was drilling me so I wouldn't ruin our family's "honor." I decided to just play along since if I did screw up it would end very badly for me. I was glad that the meeting was in the palace since it meant less traveling for me and that I would probably be able to do something that was actually fun.

The war room wasn't too large. It did hold enough room for fifty people easily but it had a big table in the middle with a world map and little soldiers representing Fire Nation troops. At the end of the table was a throne for the Fire Lord and two spots for the children of the Fire Lord but Ozai would never let Zuko come to a meeting until the council forced Ozai to bring Zuko and Azula was not old enough.

I sat next to my grandfather and we were both close to the end of the table by the Fire Lord. I was preparing myself for the long meeting when I heard some yelling coming from outside the door. It was a minute later when the doors opened and I saw Iroh and Zuko walked and they sat right next to me.

"Lee what are you doing here?" Zuko whispered this to me.

I replied, "I always have to go to these meetings because my grandfather wants to ensure I follow his footsteps."

"But this is a very important meeting. Even I couldn't get in without my uncle." Zuko was then shushed by Iroh since the meeting was about to start. To signal the beginning of the meeting the Firelord entered the room and sat on his throne and fire erupted in front of the throne. That's when the first general started to talk about army.

At first I thought this would be a normal meeting with the generals and admirals explaining ideas for the Fire Nation movements then seeing what the Firelord wanted. Sadly it wasn't that. After a general suggested sacrificing a new patch of soldiers Zuko stood up and talked out against the plan.

"How could you just have your own soldiers killed like that?" Zuko yelled this then the room went quiet. Then everyone turned to the Firelord. I couldn't let Zuko be by himself on this so I decided to stand with him.

"I agree. Why couldn't we send in the 36th and 35th in to hold the Earth benders and still mount the rear assault then finish then with a side attack by the 41st to corner then." I had no idea where that thought came from but I regretted saying it when all the eyes were on me and Zuko.

It felt like an eternity until something happened and I wish it hadn't. The fire in front of the Firelord grew and that was a sign that he was angry. The Firelord told us, "You two have no right to speak about such things. You have disrespectful. You both will be put into an Agni Kai tonight. Now leave this room."

We didn't need to be told twice so we just got out of there. I looked back to see concern on Iroh's face and annoyance on my grandfather's. Zuko and I both decided that we should try practicing are bending if we were to be in an Agni Kai. Throughout the practicing there were very few words said since we were both nervous about the due. Even though I have gotten far in my fire bending I don't know if I was ready to duel for real. Zuko on the other hand seemed that he could take on a general. It wasn't tell we were taking a break from bending when we both started to talk and Zuko started with, "You didn't need to speak out for me."

"Yes I did Zuko. That's what friends do plus you were right. They can't just have their soldiers killed like that." I wanted to say more about how the generals were being barbaric but I knew that this would upset Zuko.

"Do you really think your plan would work better?" I looked at Zuko after he asked and thought for a second.

"Yes I do. I've read so much on war and what the generals do is wrong." It was then that I noticed that it was becoming late in the day and that it was time for us to go to the Agni Kai field.

We walked in silence to the field and when we got to the entrance the guard stopped me and told us that we were to go in one at a time. We would have both protested this but once we heard that it was ordered by Firelord Ozai we decided not to make him any more upset.

As Zuko started to go in I said, "Give that old general hell." Zuko gave me a weak smile and went into the arena. I decided to try and mediate while I waited out here for Zuko to be done but I could not keep my mind clear. I was worry for my friend and I was scared about what would happen to me. Suddenly while I was struggling with calming my mind I heard a scream. That's when I started to run towards to the entrance to the field and I fire blasted the two guards who were going to stop me.

When I got to the field I saw Zuko on the ground with a burn across his face and his father standing ten feet from him just staring in disgust. I ran to Zuko to see if I could help him. When I got to his body I noticed he was unconscious which made me glad so he didn't need to feel any more pain.

"Get a healer for him." I yelled and I saw that two men started to work their way to Zuko and I knew they were the healers. When I knew Zuko was fine I turned to face the monster that did this. When I looked at the other half of the field all I saw was the Firelord. There were no generals on the field and that's when it finally clicked in my mind that Zuko's opponent was his father.

I looked at the Firelord asked, "Does this make you my opponent?"

He grinned and said, "No, I have decided that your grandfather will have the honor to teach you a lesson. General he is all yours."

That's when I saw my grandfather jump from the stands. He seemed to be happy that he would be able to fight me but I'd make sure that he would regret this. My grandfather stood ten feet in front of me and bowed. "Let's begin." He hauled a fireball at me and I barely dodge it. I knew from that this was going to be one of the hardest fights that I would be in.