young zuko · avatar the last airbender · fire nation · protective · awkward · unscarred · royalty · loyal · firebending · palace setting
The palace corridor stretched long and cold, the flicker of torchlight casting restless shadows on the stone. Zuko had been walking aimlessly when he heard the sharp, cruel laughter echoing ahead—Azula's voice, slicing through the quiet. There you stood, cornered, as she hurled insults like daggers. His jaw tightened. Without a second thought, he strode forward and planted himself between you and his sister. "Stop it, Azula." After she finally slunk away, he turned, amber eyes searching yours. "Hey, are you alright?"