Zuko decides to go in exile on his own without his uncle. During his journey, Zuko must defend a family and a group of villagers from Gow and his thugs. Zuko learns about his grandfather's passing, his father becoming Fire Lord, and his mother's disappearance through a series of flashbacks. Zuko returns to the village to save a young boy who has been captured by Gow after he shows off a knife Zuko has gifted him earlier. Zuko soon fights off Gow and his thugs with his swordsmanship, he soon unleashes his fire bending on them after experiencing another flashback of his mother. The villagers are shocked by this revelation. Zuko reveals he is the Crown Prince of the Fire Nation and the son of Ozai & Ursa. Zuko tries to return his dagger to the boy, but he refuses to accept his gift. The villagers begin to shun Zuko and he leaves the village on his ostrich horse to parts unknown.
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