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

Chapter 76

Previously on Chapter 75

"Just like us..." he said. I smile softly at him and nod my head. "Yeah... just like us" I said. He smiles and cups my cheeks. He leans down and gently places a soft kiss on my lips. I closes my eyes, gently kissing him back. Finally... we can live in a world of peace.

-We Need A Plan-

Y/N P.O.V

Aang and I gather in a room, along with the others in the Fire Nation. We are currently discussing our next move. What should be doing next as the ones who are in-charge in restoring balance to the world.

"So, what do you reckon we do next, brother?" I said, turning to look at my brother who's sitting across from me. He turns his head to look at me, and shakes his head.

"I'm still not sure about that, Y/N... these whole time, I have been focusing more on mastering the four elements to fight the Fire Lord. And now that he's defeated... I haven't think of what to do next" he said. I nod my head at what he said.

"Yeah. We never thought that we'd come this far. We nearly died along the way... no, you did died" I said. He just nod his head at what I said. "But you brought me back with your spiritual power as a Spyrth. Now it's time for us to think what's the next step would be" he said. I just hum and nod my head. I lean my back against the seat's backrest.

"Wait... I know what we need to do!" I said, with an excited tone. Everyone seems startled by my sudden outburst. "What?" Zuko asked. I turn to look at him and grin.

"You know how the other nations only sees the bad side of the Fire Nation, right?" I said. They nod their heads at what I said. I smile and stands up, placing my hands on the table.

"What if we go around the world and show them the new Fire Nation. We can teach them that Fire Nation have changed, that the Fire Nation can be kind and gentle too. Not just ferocious and dangerous" I said. They turn to look at each other and nods their heads in agreement. Aang grins at me.

"That's a good idea, sis! But the problem is... there's more people in our group, it's not just the five of us anymore. It'll be too much for Appa to carry all of these people" Aang said, gesturing towards everyone in the room.

I let out a sigh. I take a seat and nod my head at what he said. It's true... it used to be just Aang, me, Sokka, Katara and Toph. But now there's Zuko, Mai, Ty Lee, Uncle Iroh and Suki.

I place my hand on my chest, feeling the lump of my bison's plush. I've awaken my true self. Maybe I'm strong enough to bring b/n back to life. I've got to give it a try.

"Y/N?" I hear my brother called out to me. I snap out of my daze and turn to look at him. "Yeah?" I said. He stares at me with a worried gaze.

"Are you okay?" He asked. I give him a soft smile and nod my head. "Yeah, I'm fine. Why do you ask, brother?" I said. He shakes his head, and smiles at me.

"You just seem to be in daze. Just wanted to make sure that you're alright..." he said. I just hum softly at nod my head. "Don't worry..." I said. He just give me a small smile.

"And as for your plan... we'll figure something out on how to travel. We can take the ship. It'll take longer than flying. But there's going to be a way" he said. I just smile at him as the others nod their heads.

***

It's now night time. But I can't sleep. So I just stay outside by the porch. I lean my weight on the railing. I stare up at the sky, watching as the stars twinkling softly. The wind blows on my hair ever so gently.

"Can't sleep?" Someone said. I turn my head to see Zuko. He smiles softly at me as he walks towards me. He wraps an arm around my shoulder. I scoot closer to him, leaning my head on his shoulder.

"Yeah..." I said, nodding my head. He tighten his arm around me. I just snuggle closer to his side. He places a hand on my hair, gently caressing my hair.

"Why? What's on your mind?" He asked. I let out a sigh and turn to look at the distance. "What Aang said today... he's right, you know..." I said, sighing softly.

I turn my head to look at Zuko, who stays silent as he waits for me to start talking again. "All of us would need to fly at some point. Sure, we have an airship. But airship kind of gave off a war vibe because that's what's it's been used before. So we need Appa. But there's more of us now... he'll be exhausted carrying all of us..." I said. He tighten his arm around me, as if it's his silent way of giving me comfort.

"I'm sure we'll find a way, Y/N..." he said. I just give him a soft smile. I place my head on his shoulder. I start to yawn softly, my eyes starting to grow heavy.

"Finally feeling sleepy?" Zuko asked. I turn my head slightly to look at him and nod my head. "Yeah... I'm starting to feel sleepy..." I said. He pulls away from me and wrap my arms around his neck. I stare at him in confusion, and let out a yelp when he scoops me up in his arms. My other arm quickly grab onto his shoulder.

I pout at him, as he stares at me in amusement. I hit his chest gently. "How about a little warning next time?" I said. He nudges his nose against mine. I start to blush at his action.

"Sorry, love..." he said. I just roll my eyes and places a soft kiss on his cheek. He smiles at me. He starts to walk back inside the palace. He make his way to the direction of my room.

After a while of walking, we finally reach my room. Zuko gently places me back on my feet. "Goodnight, love... I love you" he said, placing a soft kiss on my forehead. I smile softly at him. I stand on my toes to place a soft kiss on his lips.

"I clvoe you too, Zuko..." I said. He smiles happily at me. He turns around and walks away, leaving me on my own. I turn around and enters my room. I walk towards the bed and lay down. I move to lay on my back and stares at the ceiling.

I take out my b/n plush and stares at it. "I have to at least try it. I haven't got the amount of spiritual energy back then... maybe I have enough to bring her back now" I said. I turn to lay on my side, still holding onto the plush.

I yawn softly. I keep staring at b/N's plush. I won't know if I am able to do it if I don't try it. So I'll give it try it tomorrow. Hopefully, I'm strong enough. No... I know I'm stronger than before. I believe that I will bring b/n back... she will be back.

*to be continued*