Okay, another Zuko poem. The Blue Spirit Episode inspired me so much that I decided to take another walk through Zuko's mind. I know how hard that must have been to set Aang free and reject his offer of friendship. These are things Zuko wished he could tell someone but can't. I was inspired by other peopledoing this idea andI tried it myself.Special thanks to each person who reviewed, especially Witty and Firebend, who are my angels of fanfiction. Read, enjoy and review!
On My Own
An Avatar that's on the run
A prince fallen from grace
Could we have been friends
In another place and time?
You asked me that this morning
But I chased you from my side
I know you don't believe me
But I wish we could have tried
To have been friends united
Instead of bitter foes
I just want you to know
It's something I'd have choose
But I never really had friends before
I was raised to be a man
Never made my own decisions
Just live my father's plan
I trained like mad each morning
Till exhaustion made me cease
I was taught to live the way of war
And to scorn the thought of peace
I was taught about my duty
To my people I was bound
Their leader I would become
The moment I was crowned
A thousand burdens on my shoulders
My nation would look to me
To be right in each decision
And wise in each decree
My father was my hero
I knew he did no wrong
Wanted to be just like him
I had to grow up, be strong
I tried to follow my path
But anger was my vice
Spoke out once against Father
And paid a heavy price
Thrown into an exile
Stripped from my throne
Once responsible for so much
Now I was alone
I could have abandoned my title
And embraced a life of ease
No obligation to a populace
No followers to please
But I choose to keep on fighting
To return and lead once more
I cannot abandon my place
In a time of war
We could have been friends
It's more then I deserve
But my nation comes first
Their cause I must serve
My destiny is very set
I must earn back my throne
Despite the call of longing
A prince's life is not his own