Prologue-
Twenty-Five Years have passed. It was a time of peace that reigned throughout the four nations. The world has changed in many ways.
Shortly after the fall of Fire Lord Ozai, his exiled son, Zuko took the crown. Many members of the fire nation were displeased, saying Zuko had no right to claim the crown after throwing his title away. His sister, Princess Azula, was extremely displeased and in result, ran away and lived in exile for many years with her companions Mai and Ty Lee. Zuko's uncle Iroh helped him out in his first few years of ruling, as Zuko was still young when he was crowned. Zuko greatly apprciate his uncle's help. Once Iroh thought his nephew was on his way to becoming a great Fire Lord, he left his nephew and returned to a quiet life at Ba Sing Se.
The Avatar himself, Aang, after bringing down Ozai was seen as a world hero. He tried to make his home back in the Southern Air Temple, but he ended up traveling around the world for a few years, doing his Avatar duties and seeing what he has missed in the hundred years he was gone.
Toph Bei Fong returned to her life at her estate. Her parents became extremely proud of the fact that she not only was the one who taught the Avatar earthbending, but that she was part in the fall of the Fire Lord. Still their strict rules did not change. They insisted she was kept a close eye on at all times. However one night, when she was 18, she rebled and ran away from home. Some rumored she went to Ba Sing Se, to live with her old friend Iroh.
Sokka and Katara returned to their home as well. They were pleased to see that the Southern Water Tribe was on it's way to becoming a great city to rival their sister tribe. Katara had been named a diplomat when she turned 18, helping out the world, and traveling around with her good friend Aang. Her brother was now a serving as a warrior under his father. One of his dreams for a long time. Sokka had also been known for taking many trips to the near by Kyoishi Island, where his very good friend, Suki lived.
One day, what seem like to be out of nowhere, Sokka purposed to Suki. Everyone was so shocked, especially Suki (who of course said yes!) They made their home in the Southern Water Tribe. After their first son was born, Sokka's father, Chief Hakoda, retired his title, leaving Sokka their heir the Southern Tribe.
Shortly after that Aang had been on an Avatar Mission to Ba Sing Se. While he was there he ran into his old friend Toph. After not seeing each other in close to ten years they had much to talk about. And soon their old flame rekindled. Aang purposed to Toph, and they married in a quit ceremony. They made their home at the Southern Air Temple.
Around the same time, Katara had taken a trip to the Fire Nation to catch up with Zuko. She meant to only stay there a week, but ended up being there for a month. Both of them learned much more about each other, and they soon were engaged and married.
And now it has been twenty-five years. No war, and no war planning. The once youthful Gaang has now grown up, and has their own children to look after. Our story begins on the faithful day, where all four nations come together to celebrate the peace throughout the world.
And Fire Lord Zuko, who can run an entire nation, along his side is is wife Katara, now have their most difficult task of all... waking up their children.
Chapter One-Arrivals
"Park...Park wake up!."
Park opened his eyes, he say his mother, Firelady Katara, standing over him. She smiled as he sat up and rubbed his eyes. He looked out his window to see the run hasn't even risen yet.
"Why'd you wake me up so early, mom?"
"Don't you know what day it is?" Katara smiled, "It's the twentieth fifth anniversary of peace throughout the four nations."
Park pushed his hair off his face, " Oh yeah, now I remember. And everyone is coming here right?"
Katara smiled, "That's right, your Uncle Sokka, and your Aunt Suki. As well as Avatar Aang and Lady Toph."
It was at that moment when Park woke up completely. He had been waiting for this day since he heard his father talking about it. He knew he was going to be Fire Lord, and having peace within the four nations was something he loved. He heard stories from his mother and father about how the world was engulfed in war for 100 years. He never wanted anything like that to happen. Plus he got to see his friends today, what sixteen years old wouldn't mind that.
"Where's Dad?"
"He's waking up Jing."
Park laughed, "Gave him the hard task."
"Yeah, he'll be in there a while," Katara smirked," You know your father, and you know your sister."
"Both will never give up without a fight." Park laughed again, "And Ursa?"
"She's been up for a while now." Katara sighed, "Running through the palace screaming 'Daki's coming, Daki's coming." Katara leaned in and hugged her son, "Get ready, I have to go and wrangle Ursa." Katara went to leave then turned back, "And put your hair back today."
Park sighed, "Yes, mom."
"Jing...Jing, get up."
"Didn't you once say 'Firebenders rise with the sun, waterbenders rise with the moon?"
"Don't quote me, young lady, get up."
"Make me!"
Zuko sighed as he leaned on his daughter's bed. He could lead a whole nation, but he couldn't get his 14-year-old daughter out of bed. "Do I have to get your mother? GET UP!"
"Fine." Jing threw her covers off her! "For the love of Agni."
"Get dressed." Zuko said as he left. "Best cloths, you are meeting someone special today."
"I've met Avatar Aang 100 times already."
"Not just him," Zuko said right before leaving, "Someone very special to me."
"Ursa," Katara yelled chasing the eight year old princess around the palace, "Come on Ursa, I have to finish your hair."
"But I think I look pretty already, don't you think so mom?" Ursa said as she finally stopped right after being caught by her mother.
"You do sweetie." Katara said. She passed Jing's room; she peeped in and saw she wasn't up yet. "Jing...up now?"
"Waterbenders..."
"Don't quote your father!" Katara rolled her eyes "Get up!"
"Make me!"
Katara knew what she was trying to do. Ever since Jing found out about bloodbending she had been dying to learn. Katara refuse to teach her. Claiming she would never use it again. "Just get up."
Jing sighed as she tore the covers off her head. She couldn't stand having people come over the palace. It always meant, she had to act proper, Park acting like he had he was Fire Lord already, and Ursa became the little hyperactive nut she was. She threw on clothes that the servants had laid out for her. She hated being waited on. She hated this whole princess thing. She just wanted to be a normal girl.
Park strolled passed Jing's room, she was standing in the mirror looking at herself, "You know if you keep that look on your face long enough it will stick like that."
Jing turned around, "Ha ha. Very funny."
" So you excited?"
"Oh yeah," Jing sighed as she crossed her arms, "Thrilled."
"What's wrong?"
"What's wrong?" Jing said, "This is so stupid. Why do we have to celebrate this stupid peace holiday?"
"This is the day where dad, mom and Avatar Aang helped bring peace to the world! Plus Dad said we are meeting someone special today!"
"Our long-lost Aunt?"
"Jing," Park crossed his arms and stared at his sister, "We don't have an Aunt. Dad was an only child, you know that!"
"Not in the royal scriptures!" Jing snapped her head around the face her brother, "I was reading them the other day! Dad had a sister! And I found stuff about our grandpa too!"
"Grandpa died during the 100 year war!" Park sighed, "He was an admiral, you know that."
"Park!" Jing said as she grabbed her brother shoulder, "Son's of admirals don't become Fire Lord. Dad has a past."
"If he did." Park removed his sister's hand off of him " Dad would tell us, hey mom would tell us. Or Uncle Sokka!" He turned to leave, "Come on Jing, be happy. For dad and mom." He shot his sister one last smile and left.
"No Ursa you can't wear my necklace!"
"But..."
"That necklace means alot to me. You can wear it tomorrow, but not today."
"Why?"
Zuko walked into his room to see Ursa and Katara sitting at a vanity. Katara was fixing Ursa's hair. He gave a smile to his daughter and kissed her on the forehead. "That necklace is how your mother and I met." Katara shot a look to him, "Your mother lost her necklace and I retuned it to her."
"Awww." Ursa said
"Dad!" Park yelled. He came into their room and sat down on their bed, "Jing going crazy."
"What else is new." Ursa said, she then proceed to get her hair pulled by Katara
"She's going off saying something about your long lost sister, and our grandpa."
"Your father doesn't have a sister." Katara said quickly, "And Grandpa died long time ago." Katara a look to Zuko.
"Yes, your mother's right." Zuko sighed.
"Who are you trying to convince dad?" They all looked around and in the doorway stood Jing. Her arms were crossed.
"Ursa, Park, Jing," Zuko said, "Please finish getting ready." The three children got up and left. Leaving the Fire Lord and Lady in the room alone.
Katara sighed, "They're going to have to know Zuko. Sooner or later..."
"I know." Zuko snapped. "Jing a smart girl. She probably knows it already."
"DAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! I'm bored!"
"We've only got off the ship Kwan."
"Lin, please, you are 14 years old stop acting like this."
"But..."
Sokka had literally gotten off the ship before his children, Kwan and Lin acted up. Suki tried her best to pry Lin from her legs. She had been the same way since she was a little girl. Kwan trailed behind his father dragging his feet.
"For goodness sake Kwan," Suki snapped, " You are 16 years old. Start acting like it! And Lin, let go!"
Sokka sighed, "Thank you Suki."
"So why do we have to go into the fire nation?"
"25 years old peace dum-dum" Lin said quietly "Daddy just told us before we left." Kwan look toward Lin. She let out a squeal and looked away
"It's a very special day for all." Suki said, "And Fire Lord Zuko said you are going to meet someone very special today."
"Is grandpa coming? Is it grandpa Hakoda?" Kwan said.
"No," Sokka said, " But I think you'll really like him."
As soon as he said that a large thing flew over them. Kwan's eyes lit up. Sokka let out a smile.
"Helloooooooo Chief Sokka and Lady Suki!" A voice called. Suki crossed her arms as she watched her husband run toward the big thing that just flew over them. Turns out it was Appa! And riding was none other the Aang and his family. Aang jumped off, and then helped Toph down. Their twin children, Daki and Xi, jumped down. Sokka ran to Aang and gave him a huge hug.
"Sokka we saw each other a few months ago." Aang laughed
"Hey but this is a great day." Sokka said, he turned to Toph and gave her a hug too. "How are you doing...Lady Toph."
"Ugg, don't ever call me that Snoozles." She said.
"DAKI!" Kwan came running up yelling and he tackled the son of the Avatar. "How are you?"
"I'm doing fine!" Daki smiled, "Wanna see the new airbending move daddy taught me?"
"No her doesn't Daki!" Xi said as she crossed her arms, her eyes moved toward Lin, "Hey."
"Hi." Lin said quickly. Lin had never been close with Xi or her cousin Jing. They were so much more outspoken then she was, Her eyes moved toward Daki as she blushed, "Hi, Daki." She said quietly
Daki walked up to her, picked up her hand and kissed it. "Hello, young kyoshi warrior!" He said
"Ok, you are going to make that artic-hen I had for dinner come up last night." Kwan said as he rolled his eyes. He knew his sister had a crush on Daki since she was born. He always found it kind of sickening. Same went for Xi, she rolled her eyes.
"So, " Xi said trying to change the conversation, "My mom said that we are meeting someone today!"
"Yeah," Daki said, "Someone close to Fire Lord Zuko."
"They better be interesting." Kwan said, "You know this day is going to be filled with nothing but speeches, and cheering, then standing up and clapping."
"Yeah," Daki said as he put his arms on his hips, "But we are going to see Park with his hair pulled back." The two boys laughed out loud. They knew Park hated having his hair back. He said it made him feel weird.
"Come on everyone." Aang called the children. "The Fire Lord and Lady are waiting for us."
