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It is two years after the 100-year war. Peace is the new norm in this era.
After two years of sitting on the Dragon Throne, Firelord Zuko finally has some time for himself, after all those peace talks. And he decides to spend some time with his friends. And his best friend has an idea. And because it is Sokka, Zuko has not very high expectations and is scared for his life.
“Zuko! Okay, so that idea what I had-“
“Is it illegal?” Zuko says with a sharp tone.
“No!”
“Can it get any of us in any type of problems?”
“Well, it can get you in a little problem, but dad and I can get that fixed in no time!” Zuko raised an eyebrow.
“Why don’t I trust you, Sokka?”
“Okay, ehm, the idea is for you to spend your vacation at the Southern Water Tribe!” Zuko froze.
“What?”
“The Southern Water Tribe! Me and Katara’s home!”
“Yeah, yeah, I know that. But aren’t those people scared and angry at us firebenders?”
“Ehm, yeah they are… but dad is their chief, he can get them to accept you for at least a few weeks!”
“I thought your stupidness was gone after Sozin’s comet.”
“I think it is an amazing idea.” Sokka folds his arms on top of each other and sticks his nose in the air. Zuko has to brace himself not to laugh.
“They hate the Fire Nation, you used to hate the Fire Nation, I am literally their leader.”
“We can at least try it! Or we don’t have to tell them you are the Firelord! Cloth you in our clothes and we just say you’re from the Northern Water Tribe!”
“Sokka, I’m a firebender, my eye is golden, and half my face is burned. I somehow think they will recognise me anyway.”
“I do not think so.”
“Neither do I, but because of another reason.” Katara said while walking towards them.
“Agni, please tell me you’re not too into this plan.”
“I am. I think it will be good for you, to be completely gone from your duties. I do not think you will be recognised because we Southern Water Tribespeople are not completely connected to the outer world. We only found out about the war when we got attacked. I’m not surprised if most of them don’t even know you are Firelord.”
“That sounds not good. What if they don’t know the war is over and they attack me when they find out I’m Fire Nation?”
“We’ll protect you.”
“I can protect myself thank you very much.”
“Zuko, why are you so stubborn!?” Sokka shouts out.
“Because I get assassinations pretty often, Sokka. And although I trust you two, I do not know if I can trust your tribespeople.”
“Dad can get them to accept you.”