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In a world where the Invasion of Sozin's Comet was neither a success nor failure, Zuko always wondered what it would have been like if he did join the Avatar as he had planned two years ago. Life would be simpler, but thoughts like that don't matter anymore. It was too late. Zuko had already turned his back against Iroh and went into the fleeting protection of the Fire Lord. He was given purpose again. Being the Captain of Pohuai Stronghold is a great honor, although unwanted.
The Fire Lord's new pet, Zolin, travels to the stronghold for a routine visit. Zolin, a precocious war minister who is favored to be named heir in light of Azula's untimely imprisonment, finds that Zuko has little to no control over the invasive Freedom Fighters who are now backed by the Avatar and his team. That simply won't do.
After an ambush gone wrong, Zuko finds himself far from his ward with the Avatar's hostile waterbender. With no other options, the two begrudgingly work together to return to their respective responsibilities.