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

Chapter 59

Previously on Chapter 58

"I might have a chance to bring my bison back!" I said, excitedly. His eyes widened in shock at what I said. The grin on my face widens. b/n... hang in there, girl...

I'll bring you back

-I'll Wait For You-

Y/N P.O.V

Aang stares at me as if I just grow a second head. He just stares. I just tilt my head as I stare at him. "A-Are you s-serious about what you said, Y-Y/N?" He asked. I grin and nod my head.

"Well, that's what my parents told me!" I said, still grinning from ear to ear. He starts to smile at what I said. "That's great! That means Appa can finally have a friend of his kind just like Momo, right buddy?" He said, turning to look at Appa who let out a groan. l/n flies and lands on my shoulder. She nudge her face to mine and licks my cheek. I let out a giggle and pat her head.

"But first... I need to build up my spiritual energy. My parents said I'd need lots of it" I said. He smiles and gently pat my back. "I'm sure you'd be able to pull it off, sis. You're a lot stronger than I am" he said, smiling reassuringly at me.

I smile at my brother's supporting comment. "Thank you, Aang..." I said, wrapping my arms around him. He wraps his arms around me. "Of course, sis..." he said.

I pull away from him and smiles. I take out the plush of b/n from under my shirt. I gently caress the soft material. It's made of b/n's fur. Using this, I should be able to bring her back.

I take it off my neck. I gently place it on the ground. I take a few steps back and outstretch my hand. I close my eyes, focusing on willing my spiritual energy to emit from my hand. The plush starts to glow. But it doesn't changed.

I drop my hand and breathe heavily. I drop on my knees and knees. I let out a shaky breath, tears starts to build up in my eyes. "I should have known it's not going to be that easy... my spiritual energy is still too weak..." I muttered, sadly. Aang kneels down next to me and gently pat my shoulder.

"It's going to take time... but I'm sure you're going to success someday..." he said. I just let the tears fall from my eyes. I miss b/n. I just want her back. Aang wraps his arm around me, gently hugging me. I lean my body against his as I let out a sob. He gently runs his hand through my hair, trying his best to comfort me.

***

I'm sitting on top of a rock. I turn my head and notice something landing. "Wait... what's that?" I said. The others turn their heads after I said that. My eyes widened when I realize it's a war balloon from the Fire Nation. I instantly put my guard up, just in case it's an attack.

I let myself relax when Zuko and Sokka steps out of it. I raises an eyebrow in confusion. "What are you doing in this thing?" I asked. "Yeah, what happened to the war balloon?" Katara joins in.

"It kind of got destroyed" Zuko said. I stare at him in surprise. "How? What happened?" I asked. "Sounds like a crazy fishing trip" Aang said. "Did you at least get any meat?" Toph asked. I turn to look at her with a straight face. It's definitely not a fishing trip if they go and get their war balloon destroyed.

I crossed my arms across my chest, staring at the two guys in front of us with an accusing gaze. "Hm. I'm starting to believe that you guys aren't actually going for a fishing trip. You both went somewhere else... didn't you?" I said. The two of them exchange glances and turn to me.

"Well.. we did went fishing. But we got the best meat of all. The meat of friendship and fatherhood..." he said. I turn my head as I notice three figure walking out of the ship. My eyes widened when I notice two familiar faces.

"Suki!!" I yelled out. I rushes towards her and pulls her into a hug. She let out a giggle and wraps her arms around me. I give her a light squeeze and sniff softly.

"I'm so glad you're okay..." I said. She let out a giggle and nods her head. "Me too..." she said. I pull away and turn to Hakoda. I bow at him. "I'm glad you're safe, sir..." I said. He smiles softly and bows at me.

"Dad?" Katara said. Hakoda turns to look at her and smiles. "Hi, Katara..." he said. Katara runs forward and hugs her dad. I smile softly at their reunion. My eyes widened as I realize something.

"You went to the Fire Nation?!" I yelled out, turning to look at Sokka. He flinched at the my sudden raise of voice. He start to sweat nervously while rubbing his neck.

"It's not the Fire Nation. It's a prison... the Boiling Rock" he said, laughing nervously. I turn to look at Zuko and glares at him. "And you're the one who took him there, right?!" I said. He gulps and nods his head.

"Both of you are so reckless!!" I scolded. They hung their head, in shame. I let out a sigh and make my way towards them. I wrap my arms around both of them.

"But I'm so glad you're both alright... please don't do something so reckless without telling us before hand, okay?" I said. They stiffen for a moment and relaxes. They wrap their arms around me. I close my eyes as I hug them for a bit longer.

Time-skip

It's now night time. I'm sitting by the fire, staring at the flame in front of me. My mind went back to my attempt at bringing b/n back to life. I let out a sigh as I stand up.

I make my way towards the cliff and sit down. I let myself relax as I stare at the sky above me. The stars twinkling in the night sky are the ones keeping me company in this lonely night.

"Can't sleep?" Someone said, snapping me out of my thought. I turn my head slightly to see Zuko. "Yeah" I said. He walks over to me and take a seat next to me.

"Why? What's on your mind?" He asked. I turn to look at him. "I was told by my real parents that I'm able to bring the dead back to life. Which means... I have a chance at bringing my bison back. The only problem is... my spiritual energy is still too weak to do something like that" I said. He frowns at what I said.

"I'm so sorry... you lost your bison because of me. It was my soldiers" he said. I give him a small smile. I turn to look forward. I feel something being place on top of my hand. I look down to see Zuko's hand.

I turn to look at Zuko. He stares into my eyes for a moment. I notice he's slowly inching closer. But as our lips are about to touch. I quickly pull away. He looks hurt by my action. I just get up and move away from him. I turn around so my back is facing him.

"I'm sorry, Zuko... I'm still not ready for that" I said. I can hear a soft sigh. I feel my body being embraced from behind. He places his head on my shoulder. "I understand... no matter how long it'll take,

I'll wait for you...

*to be continued*