Chapter 12

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Iroh is lying on a table, getting a relaxing massage at a resort.

"This is what I've been missing. Who knew floating on a piece of driftwood for three weeks with no food or water, and sea vultures waiting to pluck out your liver could make one so tense?" Iroh looks at the clearly unhappy Zuko, walks over to him, and sits down on the ground "I see. It's the anniversary, isn't it?"

"Three years ago today, I was banished. I lost it all" Zuko looks up "I want it back. I want the Avatar, I want my honor, my throne. I want my father not to think I'm worthless" he looks on regretfully

"I'm sure he doesn't. Why would he banish you if he didn't care?" Iroh says

Zuko gets up and walks away. He goes to a door and knocks "are you dressed?"

"yeah come in" Kira's voice was heard

Zuko walks in the room

"is something wrong Zuko?" Kira asks

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"is something wrong Zuko?" Kira asks

"I like the new dress" is all Zuko says before hugging her

"Zuko what's wrong?" Kira asks

Zuko sighs "It's been 3 years"

"I know" Kira rubbed his head "it's ok"

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Iroh comes back to the place where the 3 are staying at. He puts a bag on the table and shells fall out. He begins picking them up and looking at them. Zuko and Kira enter behind him.

"Look at these magnificent shells!" Iroh says happily "I'll enjoy these keepsakes for years to come"

"We don't need any more useless things! You forget, we have to carry everything ourselves now!" Zuko shouts angrily

"Let the old man have his hobbies Zuko" Kira says placing a hand on Zuko's shoulder "he's not getting any younger you know"

"Hello, brother. Kira. Uncle."

The 3 turn their heads to see Azula sitting at the table calmly.

"What are you doing here?" Zuko asks angrily

"In my country, we exchange a pleasant hello before asking questions" Azula rises and walks toward the 3 "Have you become uncivilized so soon, Zuzu?"

"Don't call me that!" Zuko shouts angrily

"Zuko stop shouting" Kira walked to Azula "forgive your stupid brother, all these years away from home have made him forget his manors"

"oh of course I understand, you're still the same as ever though princess" Azula smiled "it's been three years you look good, I love that outfit"

Zuko growled and stood in front of Kira

Azula gave him a questioning look "I'm just talking to a friend, stop being so overly dramatic Zuzu"

Iroh cleared his throat to get their attention "To what do we owe this honor?"

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