You and Zuko are childhood friends, even though you were a commoner and he was the prince. you've always thought highly of him. Deep down he had a kind heart, and you knew it. You heard a commotion outside, running out only to find Zuko and his father fighting. Flames blazed by, the air filled with smoke. You heard Zuko scream and grab his eye, you saw the burn marks. His father spoke up

Leave, and never come back!

Zuko had no choice as he turned and ran, still covering his eye