O.K guys this is my first fanfict, so please go easy on me.

Anyways here is chapter 1 hope you enjoy! p.s the stroy takes off after the end of season 2 and this is not a Zukokatara fict, although there is hope for Zuko later on in the story.

O'yeah, I don't own avatar (tear) nor anything of it but that doesn't stop me from wishing I could.

Chapter 1

"Uncle, I'm sorry," said a frustrated dark shadow leaning against a prison cell door.

A tired young man about the age of sixteen, was standing outside one of the many cells located in the earth kingdom prison hold. The young man was no other than Zuko, the banished fire prince.

Zuko was pleading for his uncles forgiveness, he knew he had betrayed his uncle and was now paying the consequence.

"Uncle, I'm sorry," Zuko said once more with a soft whisper.

Inside the metal prison cell was an elderly many who had grayish brown hair and a beard that seemed to suit him. The cell he was sitting inside of was cramped and dark, in the right corner of the cell was a small pillow and a thin blanket. The man was sitting against the back wall of the cell so that he was able to see Zuko's face through the small opening of the door.The elderly man was Zuko's uncle and once general of the fire nation, known as Iroh or the dragon of the west.

"Uncle, please answer me." Zuko was now begging, something he had only done once because his pride was one of the most important things he held on to besides his honor.

His uncle simply got up, and turned around so that his back was now facing Zuko, as if telling him he did not want to speak with him.

Zuko sighed. This was the third time today he had come to the earth kingdom's prison hold, each time trying to get a word out of his uncles mouth. Every time he attempted to apologize to his uncle, he would get the same response. To Zuko his uncle's behavior seemed out of character. His uncle used to be a jolly man who always looked happy. He would always look to the brighter side of situations no matter how bad they were, which annoyed Zuko.

Now his uncle would not even say a single word to him, instead he saw a disappointed face.

Zuko sighed again in defeat. He didn't blame his uncle for not wanting to speak to him, because he knew the whole ordeal was his own fault. A few days ago he was closer to his uncle than he had ever been, he had felt happy for once in his life. But he ended that moment in his life when he chose to help his evil manipulating sister Azula, capture the avatar. Zuko was now regretting his decision, he knew that his sister would deceive him in a matter of time, but the worst part was not being able to speak with the one person he trusted more than anyone; his uncle.

He had not spoken to anyone. When Azula talked to him, she only spoke about her next step in taking over the earth kingdom, which was no interest to Zuko. He only wanted to return home with his honor.

Zuko looked once more at his uncle before leaving, hoping that his uncle would turn around and see how guilty he felt, but that didn't happen. His uncle was still facing the wall.

Iroh was held in the top level security prison hold; alone. Azula made sure her beloved uncle would not escape.

Zuko looked around the prison hold once more before leaving. It was dark and damp, the only light came from the lit torches that hung on the sides of the prison wall. The whole place seemed miserable and lonely, he didn't like seeing his uncle in such a place.

As he began walking away he heard his uncle humming in the distance, this gave Zuko hope that his uncle didn't hate him.

The walk to the center of the palace where the king's chair (srry i don't know what the room is called) was. It was long walk away but Zuko was in no hurry to see Azula. He came every day to see his uncle secretly since he joined Azula. She had forbidden him from seeing Iroh because she believed their uncle would manipulate Zuko.

As he walked he became lost in his thoughts, but when he looked up he noticed that he was only a few feet away from the entrance to the hall of the king's chair. As he entered he noticed that no one was there, he figured his sister was giving an intimidating lecture to the earth kingdom guards on what they should do next in their plan to victory.

As he walked toward the kings chair he stopped in his tracks...

flash back

"And how did Great-Grandfather Sozin win the battle of Hahn Ti?"

Zuko knew the answer but was intimidated by his father and began stuttering.

"He carefully calculated his advantages: they were up wind and there was a drought." Azula cut in and answered for her stumbling brother.

Zuko gave his younger sister a glare as Ozai congratulated her for knowing the answer. He then told her to show fire lord Azulon what new fire bending skills she had learned.

After Azula had performed her fire bending skills gracefully, which brought a small smile to their fathers face. Zuko had become a little jealous of his sisters fire bending, and decided to show what he had learned too. He proved to be clumsy as he stumbled, which displeased his father, but the only person who believed in him was no other than his mother.

As fire lord Azulon grew impatient, he order every one out of the chamber except Ozai. As their mother left, Azula grabbed Zuko and hide behind a current so they were able to hear what was going on between Ozai and Azulon. As the two began eavesdropping they heard their grandfather ask their father what he wanted.

"Revoke Iroh's birth right, I'm your humble servant here to serve you and our nation. Use me."

Ozai statement angered Lord Azulon deeply for the lack of emotion he had for Iroh who had just lost his only son.

Zuko was shaken as he heard his grandfather raise his angered voice at his father.

"Iroh has suffered enough but your punishment has just begun..."

Zuko, terrified at what he had just heard ran away in fear no longer wanting to listen the rest of the conversation.

end of flash back

That was the last day he had seen his mother (besides her waking him up at night later on that day). Zuko looked down at the floor, looking at every little detail trying to concentrate on something else so he could get the lump out of his throat.

He decided to go to his new bedroom so he could meditate. But as he started to lift his foot he heard an eerie and unpleasant voice.

"Where have you been?"

"You seem to be disappearing lately."

Zuko knew only one person who had a voice like the one he just heard: Azula. Zuko turned to see his sister who was standing near the throne chair, she wore a devious smile across her face. She had changed into her fire nation robes that were a deep red with gold lining.

"Exploring" he simply said as if he had no care in the world.

"Where to," Azula asked, as if pretending to be interested in what he did.

"No where," his voice was agitated revealing that he was getting annoyed with her questions.

"Really, then you wouldn't mind explaining to me how this no where seems to lead you to uncle's cell every day?" he voice began to rise, as she seated herself in the kings chair. She looked down at her brother as if pretending to be his judge.

Zuko was frozen to the ground as he heard what his sister had just said. He was sure that no one was following him when he went to his uncles cell. He was unable to speak, she had caught him in his lie.

Azula stared at Zuko with an intimidating glare suggesting that he had better answer her. Instead of getting an answer Zuko looked straight in to her eyes as if challenging her to look away.

This went on for moment until Azula grew tired of her brothers pointless challenge and broke the silence.

"I understand why you sought uncle" she said looking away.

Zuko doubted that.

"He's the only person you trust, but now uncle has no trust in you. Just face it, your alone, and the only person you can trust is me."

Zuko looked down to the floor, his temper was raising. He was furious at what she had just said. Azula did not know him nor had she every tired. But inside he knew she said the truth, uncle was indeed mad at him. The only part he didn't believe was the part of her being the only person he could trust.

flash back

"To what do we owe this honor?" Iroh said looking at his niece.

"I've come with a message from home. Father's changed his mind. Family is suddenly very important to him. He's heard rumors of plans to overthrow him—treacherous plots. Family are the only ones you can really trust.

With a soft whisper she began again. "Father regrets your banishment. He wants you home." she said looking at Zuko.

In reality, it had been a scheme to bring him and his uncle back as prisoners to the fire nation. His uncle warned him but he did not listen, for this was his chance to return home.

end of flash back

Zuko refused to show his anger to his sister because he knew it would only satisfy her even more. Zuko simply turned around and began walking to his room. But before he could walk any further, Azula began to speak again.

"Brother, don't you want to hear what father wrote ?"

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I'm sorry this is so long, but it's and introduction and they are kinda boring unless your an amazing writer which i am not. but i promise the story will get better in the next few chapter, i plan on including more of this Avatar's guardian in them.