Hello, everyone! I've been an IroSami shipper for a while, and I decided to try my hand at a story about one of my favorite Legend of Korra couples. So please enjoy the story, and if you have time, review. :)

Strong, independent and loyal; those were just some of the words that describe Asami Sato; it is indeed true that she is a proper and sophisticated lady of high standing, but at the same time, she is also a very skilled and formidable fighter; being more than capable of fighting several Equalists alone with relative ease. The young soon-to-be head of Future Industries is truly incredible in comparison to most women.

However, as she stood in the middle of the destroyed Equalist base where she and two of her friends were temporarily captured, she can't help but feel weak; she didn't feel guilty about helping in the base's destruction, far from it, she actually felt satisfied, knowing that she helped in doing the right thing; the reason why she felt awful was because of her father.

Her father, the only member of her family left, had lied and kept secrets from her; he turned out to be an Equalist and was the one who provided the Anti-Bending group with machinery and weapons; he also tried to capture her friends when he revealed his true colours, he told her that he joined Amon to fight for the non-benders, to avenge her mother's death at the hands of an Agni Kai Triad firebender, and to protect her; he even asked her to join him in battling alongside Amon, and Asami, believing in doing what's right, took the Electrified glove from her father when he offered it to her… and electrocuted him before knocking down the Lieutenant and escaping with her friends to Air Temple Island.

However, despite all the terrible things her father did, Asami still loved him for not only was he the only one left in her family, but because he loved and took care of her ever since she was little, but although she still loved him, she won't deny the fact that she was ashamed of him.

The war between benders and the Equalists had concluded merely over a month ago, and Republic City, and its citizens, was on its way to recovery, and as Korra regained her bending with the help of Avatar Aang as well as gained the ability to restore the bending of others, she almost immediately began using her new power to give Amon's victims their lost abilities back. All in all, everything was starting to go back to normal.

Well, almost everything, thought Asami, the painful fact that her father was imprisoned after the war and that Mako left her for Korra was certainly wrenching her heart, the latter situation left an impact on her, despite the fact that she knew that her relationship with the pro-bending firebender was disintegrating, it still hurt for she truly loved Mako, but honestly, she was happy for him and the female Avatar, because no matter what, they were still her friends and she cared for them and their happiness, nevertheless that still didn't stop her from feeling slightly awkward whenever she was with them, but she knew that the awkwardness wouldn't last long.

Then her reverie was cut short by a familiar voice.

"Are you alright?" the voice said.

She was startled at first but then calmed down before facing the new comer, there stood in front of her, clad in the official United Forces uniform for generals, with jet black hair and strong cheekbones, and a look of concern on his face that Asami could tell was genuine by looking into his sincere-amber coloured eyes, was the crowned-prince of the Fire Nation and one of the leaders of the United Forces, General Iroh.

"General Iroh!" she said surprised, "I'm surprised to see you here."

"I'm also surprised to see you here, Miss Sato," began the general, "I would have never expected you to be here." He indicated to the ruined base.

Asami looked down and was silent for a few moments before responding, "A-actually, to be honest, I really don't want to be here."

Iroh then raised an eyebrow, "Then why are you here?"

"It's rather personal." She said while still looking down, "What about you? Why are you here?" she asked, finally raising her eyes.

"The United Forces have decided to set up a headquarters here in Republic City, and I have considered this area for its location, so I wanted to check if it was suitable, and I am not disappointed; I think that this location is good."

"Oh, that's great." said Asami while trying to muster a smile.

"Thank you, Miss Sato." Said Iroh, smiling.

Iroh must have noticed that she was just trying to smile, because a moment after thanking her, he then said, "Miss Sato, I know that the two of us barely know each other, and I'm sorry if I am being a bit too forward or anything else like it, but it seems that you're having a hard time, and if you need to talk to someone, you can come to me."

Asami looked at him; she was very touched by his offer, but wasn't quite ready to tell him her problems, not yet. "Thank you, General. I appreciate your offer and concern... I'll keep the offer in mind." She told him while smiling.

… and this time, her smile was genuine.

"You're quite welcome, Miss Sato." Iroh replied with his own smile before giving her a bow.