You're My Path (Zuko X Reader) Book 3

Chapter 40

Previously on Chapter 39

I clench my hand. I let out a scream and run towards her. "Y/N! No!!" Aang yelled. Azula turns around. She lift her hand and throws fire at me, burning right below my shoulder. I screamed in pain at the burn feeling. She kicks me on my stomach so hard that I got sent flying towards the wall. My vision starts to get blurry and everything turns black.

-Pulling Back-

Aang P.O.V

I rush towards Y/N. I kneel down next to her. I turn her so she's laying on her back. Her eyes are closed. I turn to look at her shoulder to see it's burned pretty bad.

"Y/N? Y/N!" I said, while shaking her non-injured shoulder. She's not responding at all. I turn to look at the others. "We have to take her to Katara..." I said. They nod their heads in agreement. I gently scoop Y/N up in my arms.

We rush outside and get on Appa's back. "Appa, yip yip!" I said. He quickly flies into the sky. I turn my head to look at Sokka, who's holding Y/N in his arms. "Hang in there, sis... we'll get help for you" I said. I turn to look forward and urge Appa to fly faster.

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We finally reach where Katara is. She runs towards us as we land on the ground. I give her a sadden look as I get on Appa's saddle. I gently pick Y/N up and jumps off Appa's back.

"Katara... help her" I said. I gently lay Y/N down on the ground. Katara rushes over to us and kneels down. "What happened?" She asked, as she starts to heal Y/N.

"It was all a trap! Azula knew we were coming and she's plotted out every move! We've just got to get to the beach as fast as we can. If we can make it to the submarines, maybe we can get away safely" Sokka said.

"They've got air power, but so do I! I'm gonna do what I can to slow them down. Katara... take care of Y/N for me, okay?" I said. She nods her head. I open my glider and fly away. I try to hold them off as long as I can. But there's just too many of them. So I end up returning to the others.

"Try and find cover! I think we're about to see some bombs!" Sokka said. I turn my head to look at the airships, their hatches are open. But for some reason they keep moving forward.

"Why aren't they turning around to attack us again?" Katara said. "They're heading for the beach... they're gonna destroy the submarines!" I said, realization hits me like a thunder.

"How are we all going to escape?" Sokka said. His voice is void of hope. Hakoda walks towards us, he have his arm around Bato who's helping him walk. "We're not" he said.

"Then our only choice is to stand and fight. We have the Avatar, we could still win" Sokka said. I turn to look at my sister, who's laying on Toph's lap. I just want to bring her to safety.

"Yes, with the Avatar we could still win. On another day. You kids have to leave. You have to escape on Appa together" Hakoda said. "What?" Katara said, with a surprised expression.

"We can't leave you behind! We won't leave anyone behind!!" She said, turning to look at the rest of the invasion force. "You're our only chance in the long run. You and Sokka have to go with Aang and Y/N somewhere safe... Y/N needs to rest so she can get better" Hakoda said.

"The youngest of our group should go with you. The adults will stay behind and surrender. We'll be prisoners, but we'll all survive this battle" Bato said. Tyro walks towards us.

"I've got some experience with the Fire Nation prisons. It's not going to be easy, but we'll get by" he said. Sokka turns his head to look forward. He looks alarmed. "They're at the beach already!" He said. I watch in sadness as they destroy the submarines.

I look down and walk towards Y/N. I gently take her from Toph and carry her in my arms. I walk towards Appa and jumps onto his saddle. I hug Y/N tightly as tears begin to stream down my cheeks.

I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn my head to see Katara. I wipe the tears away and stands up, facing the invasion force.

"Thank you all for being so brave and so strong. I'm gonna make this up to you" I said. Everyone starts to get on Appa's back. Including The Duke, Teo and Haru.

"I know just the place for us to go where we'll be safe for a while. The Western Air Temple!" I said. I start to direct Appa to the direction of the Western Air Temple.

Zuko P.O.V

I stare into the distance where the Avatar's bison is flying. I'll set things right between us. Especially between Y/N and I. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right with her. Hopefully, they'll forgive me for all the mistakes I've done.

Time-skip

Aang P.O.V

Appa soon get tired for flying for too long. So we've got to walk the rest of the way. I have Y/N in my arms, so Appa wouldn't have too much weight put on him. I wanna carry her on my back, but then I'll put pressure on the burn wound on her shoulder.

"This is humiliating" Katara said. I turn my head to look at her. I gently adjust Y/N in my arms, so she won't fall. "You mean getting thoroughly spanked by the Fire Nation or having to walk all the way to the Western Air Temple?" Sokka said. I turn to look at him to see him looking at Katara.

She turns to look at him momentarily. "Both..." she said, after a while. I let out a sigh and give them all an apologetic smile. "Sorry guys, but Appa gets tired carrying all these people" I said. We keep on walking forward, with Toph leading the way.

"I wonder how the rest of the troops are" Teo said, from behind us. "They're probably on their way to a prison. Seems like my dad just got out and now he's going back in" Haru said.

"I miss Pipsqueak..." The Duke said. "I miss not having blisters on my feet" Sokka said. I just let out another sigh.

"Hey, we're here! I can feel it!" Toph suddenly said. We stop walking, as we are all standing by the cliff. I smile, knowing we'll be safe for now. Everyone just stares into the distance in confusion.

"Uhhh... I think your feet need their eyes checked" Katara said. I shake my head. "No, she's right. We are here!" I said, smiling happily. Feeling happy that we're finally here. I look down at Y/N, who's still unconscious in my arms.

"We're here, sis. You will be able to have a proper rest. I'm sorry that I kept on failing at protecting you. I'm such a bad brother..." I said. I place a soft kiss on the side of her head. Please be okay, Y/N...

*to be continued*