"So this is Republic City?" I asked, feeling the wind blow across my face as the ship sailed into the harbor.

"We haven't been here in years." Lu Ten mused, looking up at the statue of Avatar Aang as we passed.

"I'm glad our training is finally done." I smiled, looking at my twin brother.

"What do you mean our? Your training is done. Sifu Lee is just letting me take a break." He smiled back.

"Do you think we'll be able to see the city before the festivities begin?" I wondered aloud, my heart racing as we got closer to the harbor.

"I doubt it. With all that's been going on with the Anti-Bending Revolution, we'll be restricted."

"We won't. Iroh will, though." I said, hearing the door open and footsteps behind us.

"Why hello, Crown Prince." Lu Ten grinned as Iroh leaned against the railing. He was taking a leave for a week from the UF.

I didn't pay attention as they started to bicker. The city spread out before us, the legacy of Avatar Aang, Earth King Kuei, and Grandfather Zuko. I strained to see any satomobiles, but couldn't. Even from here, I could hear the horns coming from them. The tall buildings rivaled even that of the Royal Palace. Some might even be higher. Okay, probably a lot would be higher. Police force airships flew in the sky, gray and gold outlines against the blue sky as they kept a bird's eye view.

"Ursa. URSA." Iroh said, snapping his fingers in front of my face.

"Huh? What?" I said, looking at him.

"We're here." He said, looking down at the dock. I looked to where his gaze was fixed and saw a Northern Water Tribe ship.

"Not them!" Lu Ten hissed, and Iroh hit him.

"Be polite." He frowned.

"You sound like Mom." Lu Ten said, rubbing his arm the door opened again.

"Who sounds like me?" Mother said, coming out from below deck.

"Iroh." Lu Ten and I said as the same time. She smiled at all of us and looked off the side of the ship.

"There's Tenzin. Let's go." She said, walking down the gangway when they had it set up, flanked by two guards. Iroh followed after her, then Lu Ten and me walking side by side to bring up the rear. I kept my eyes down as we walked, trying to make sure I didn't trip over my robes. I kept a hand on the shuriken in my long sleeves, out of habit. Grandmother Mai always says to be prepared. I was planning on doing that.

"Tenzin, good to see you again." My Mother said, looking at Tenzin when we got off the boat.

"And to you, Fire Lord—" Tenzin started.

"Is this the Fire Lord? Why aren't you called Fire Lady? Hey, I met you before! Korra saved you from drowning. Are these your siblings? What are your names? You two look a lot alike! Are you twins? Daddy, can we go back to the island and show them around? Why do you have such funny names? You're really tall. Why is your hair so long? Your brother's hair is short, why don't you get a haircut? Why do you wear such fancy—" A little girl said, running in between us as we all followed her with our eyes and stared at her.

"Ikki, don't bother them." Tenzin said. I felt a tugging at my sleeve and looked down.

"You're really pretty." A little bald boy said, looking up at me.

"Thank you." I responded, smiling at him.

"Your children are darling." Mother said, looking at them. An older girl was standing next to Tenzin, watching us. "Thank you for coming to see us."

"You're welcome. I would be happy to show you to the embassy." Tenzin said.

"Dear, why don't they stay on Air Temple Island with us?" the woman said. I looked at her, studying. She was an Air Acolyte. The baby in her arms held onto her finger as she looked at us. Considering the dear, she was probably Tenzin's wife, Pema.

"It's quite alright, we can stay at the embassy." Mother said.

"Well, would you come over for dinner?" Pema asked, smiling at her.

"We would be delighted." Mother smiled. Tenzin and his family walked with us to the Fire Nation Embassy, not far from the docks. Our stuff was waiting when we arrived.

"We'll see you tonight then." Tenzin said before he and his family left.

"Let's just hope we can survive dinner." Lu Ten said, looking at me.

well, more to come later! I'll try to post a chapter every friday, but if I have a really good idea, I might post an extra chapter. Reviews are welcome! I'll take suggestions. You'll get to see what the love interest is in the next chapter :)