AN: Hey, so even like 3 years after writing this, the mean comments still suck. The reader has a southern accent (canon with Avatar). The relationship develops a little quickly for most people's liking. There's infidelity and (attempted) polyamory. Leave now if you hate any of this. Thanks!

"I can hear the swamp crying daddy." You called out to your father.

Everyone was somber. An attack by fire nation on the edge of the swamp had begun, looking for water benders. With luck, the swamp would protect them. But it was taking major damage in the process.

"We all hear it, baby. We all do."

That was five years ago. Today, the avatar had come. And you told the story of your swamp. How you wanted revenge.

"Do you want to come with us, YN?" Aang asked you.

"Aang! Team Avatar already has three people! How much more can Appa hold?!" Sokka yelled out in protest.

"Is it Appa that you're worried about? Or the size of your food ration?" Katara quipped.

"Naw, it's fine! But I reckon a flight outta the swamp would do me real good. Swamp don't get too happy to let me go as usual. Benders are real protectors, you know?" You responded casually.

"You're a bender?!" Aang asked enthusiastically. "Do you have anything to teach me?!"

"I figure that whatever I can teach ya, you don't wanna know."

"What do you mean? I can learn from anyone. We all have something to teach." Aang prodded.

Instead of explaining verbally however, you simply clenched your fist, causing all three kids to freeze up.

"What are you doing?!" Sokka squeaked out.

Releasing them quickly, you laughed and apologized, "I didn't know how else to say it. Most people dunno what a I am. I barely even know."

"Barely!? You stopped three of us! With one move! You must be a master of something!" This was exciting for Aang, who was always looking for a master to teach him.

"Was just luck, I s'pose. Seventh daughter of a seventh daughter under a full blood moon. Reckon there ain't a lot of us who can do that. Anyway, can I have a lift out?"

"Of course. Hop on Appa!"

After saying your good-byes to Slim and the rest of your family, you hopped on Appa, calling out in excitement as he rose into the air.

"So where do you want us to drop you off?" Aang asked you.

"That field up yonder looks good, Earth Kingdom, right?"

"That's right! We're going to Ba Sing Se. Are you sure you don't want to come?"

"Ain't no fire nation there. Rather wander around the colonies, towards the Fire Nation."

"Alright, if we can't possibly convince you." Sokka replied, happy to hear you'd be exiting before dinner even.

Within an hour or so, you were dropped off and left to your own devices.

"Not very wet out here." You mused. "I might even get cold." You had your personal bits covered in leaves and flowers, but it got really humid in the swamp, so you were pretty scantily clad. Looking over towards the colony, the sun beat down.

"Or not." You laughed. "Best git on my way."

It took you another two days to get within sight of the colony. On the third day, you entered it just in time.

"My name is Zuko, son of Ursa and Fire Lord Ozai. Prince of the Fire Nation and heir to the throne!"

You grew angry; was he here terrorizing random colonies for his father? What a monster. As you went to intervene, you saw the next scene unfold. Prince Zuko walked towards a small boy, who was shoved protectively behind his mother.

"It's yours. You should have it." Zuko offered a beautiful dagger.

"No, I hate you!" The little boy screamed

Yeah, I hate 'im too. You thought as you made your way towards him.

Admonished, the prince hopped on his ostrich horse and began to ride away.

Heck no, he ain't gettin' away so easy! You sprinted towards him and called out.

"Hey you! You better stop right there, I gotta talk to ya!"

He ignored you in classic Zuko-style.

"I won't ask ya again." You warned.

And you didn't. The next second, you planted your feet and gripped both of your hands together. The horse ostrich stopped and let out a screech. Zuko also let out a yell.

What is this? He thought as you walked around to the front of him.

"My name is YN and I got somethin' to say to you! You're the Fire Prince right? Well, your daddy destroyed my home and I ain't happy about it! Take me to him immediately! Stop terrorizing all these nice folks and let's go."

But Zuko barely heard you. Instead, his inner monologue was raging.

On the Fire Lord, I have never seen someone so... I don't even know. Is she wearing... plants?  Why can't I move?

"Did ya even hear me?! I said, let's go!" You called out.

"I, uh, um, alright?" Zuko smacked his face. This was ridiculous. He couldn't take you to the Fire Lord. He couldn't even go to him.

How am I going to explain this? He thought as you released him and the ostrich horse and hopped on the back of the bird. Wrapping your arms around his waist, he had one more thought cross his mind. She's... touching me. And a shiver rose up his body.

"Are ya cold? It's blazin' out... Anyway, how long 'til the palace?" You asked.

"Um..." Zuko started the ostrich horse, "Well... That's a long story."

"Well, I reckon I got time."

AN: I edited this chapter very slightly to be a little less cringey. The rest of the story is fine. :)