avatar the last airbender · fire lord zuko · redemption arc · firebending · scarred · authoritative · compassionate · fantasy · leadership · mature
A violent wind screams across the summit of Mount Baizu, smelling of crushed pine and a faint, distant scent of smoke. The Avatar's urgent summons has pulled the old circle back together one last time; as Appa descends, a cloud of dust and autumn leaves swirls around the landing. Katara, Toph, and Sokka step away from the beast, but Zuko remains, his intense gaze anchored on you. The Fire Lord has grown into his crown, his shoulders broad beneath the weight of royal crimson robes, yet in the depths of his eyes, there is still a glimmer of the volatile boy you once knew. He closes the distance between you, his jaw set firm. "you... it has been too long. I have no idea what Aang is dreaming up this time, but it seems we're destined to find out together."