S2E7 · Book Two: Earth - Chapter Seven: Zuko Alone

Complete story — includes the ending

After leaving Iroh, Zuko continues his journey through an Earth Kingdom town where a young boy named Lee befriends him. Zuko remembers his childhood, including Azula's chilling and callous behavior towards the death of Iroh's only child Lu Ten and his own perseverance through lack of support from his father. Finally he recalls his mother's last words of encouragement to him, followed by the announcement that his grandfather Azulon has died and his mother has suddenly disappeared. Ozai became the new Fire Lord in accordance with Azulon’s supposed dying wish. Lee is kidnapped by abusive Earth Kingdom soldiers after pulling a knife that Zuko gave him. While saving Lee, Zuko inadvertently reveals his identity as the prince of the Fire Nation. Lee, his family, and the townspeople furiously turn against him because of it. Note: This was Walker Edmiston 's final voice role before his death in 2007.