The Funeral
The Funeral
Summary: I've read many fanfics on Iroh's death, but very few focus on the aftermath so here it is.
Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar or Wicked!
The morning sky was as dark and as grey as the people under it. General Iroh passed away the night before and Fire Lord Zuko couldn't be anymore heart broken.
There were very few attendants to the Funeral, mainly the Order of the White Lotus, the crew from Zuko's ship, Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Suki, Mai, Ty Lee, Hakoda, Chit Sang and the Fire Lord.
Zuko and his few friends: Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Suki, Mai and Ty Lee, were the only ones at Iroh's deathbed, it was only supposed to be Zuko there, but, he needed them for emotional support.
Iroh's death on still hot in the teens' minds as it played on and on:
"His condition is getting worse," said a healer, Kekkou they think her name was; but there has been many healers, "If any time he is to pass away, I suspect this is that time"
Zuko sighed as he stood up followed by: Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Suki, Mai and Ty Lee
"Hold it" Kekkou said
But before she could say anymore, the Fire Lord said "I said they could come in with me, for emotional support"
"Okay"
They saw Iroh, pale, lying on the bed. Toph, noting that there were no chairs, earthbended 8 rock chairs. Zuko sat in one closest to Iroh's head and the others took their seats
"Zuko?" Iroh's voice sounded weak, but they heard it
"Uncle" the tears in Zuko's eyes started to water, but he didn't cry, not yet.
"I thought just you'll be at my deathbed," Iroh said noting the other seven teens.
"I couldn't go through this alone Unc-Father" Zuko said with a small smile
Now Zuko saying "father" took everyone aback, but they quickly recovered.
Toph could feel Iroh's heart beat fade, but said nothing; allowing Iroh to say his final words to his nephew.
"Zuko, my son, you have disappointed me in the past, but that never got in the way of my love for you, remember that"
Only after Toph said "He's gone" is when Zuko allowed his tears to fall; and only when his tears fell is when the others got out of their seats to comfort him.
They were all dressed in mourning colours. They all said something small before the cremation of Iroh's body. They all thought Zuko would say some big speech on how Iroh helped Zuko become who he is today, but Zuko's speech was the shortest. It only had four words: "I love you, Father."
After the service, there was a small party, the sky was skill grey, but no rain came down. There was a band, and a storytelling place for them all to tell stories of their times with Iroh. There was also a place to get tea, ginseng.
Near the end of the party, if you called it a party, the band got sheet music for a song from a musical Iroh took Zuko to see. For Zuko was going to sing something. All the attention went onto the Fire Lord as the music started. Then he started to sing.
I've heard it said Like a comet pulled from orbit
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you:
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good
They all started to walk back. Some of the people asked Zuko what was the name of the people asked Zuko for the name of the song, in which he replied "For Good".
Someone also gave Zuko a small box, containing his Uncle's remains.
That evening Zuko's friends stayed in the palace. He said good night to all of them.
After saying good-night to Ty-Lee, Zuko then said "Good night Uncle" to Iroh's remains and went to sleep.
Then Iroh's spirit appeared and said: "Good Night my son" and kissed his forehead before crossing into the spirit world For Good.
The End
