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Also, This is my first fanfic. But feel free to do any criticism you'd like but when you do it point out the reasons so I can actually improve. I hope to release more as time goes, but I usually don't have much time available.
This is the story of Prince Lu Ten, the rising Dragon.
First Chapter – Flame of the Winter
It was a clear yet cold morning in the palace and the silence that usually reigned over these walls, this day was broken by the distant cries of a baby. The royal chambers were filled with many nobles and even the Fire Lord himself was present to witness the birth of his first nephew. And although not said it was known he wished for a boy to assure the continuity of his royal heritage, as such he could not be more pleased when he heard:
"It is a boy, my lady, healthy too" said the royal physicist.
It was a strange sight for the new born, and he wouldn't remember it or even see such sight again. Everyone in the room had their hands in a position of reverence, even the Fire Lord himself for this wasn't aimed at the baby himself but to their god Agni, a request for the child to be blessed by him.
The silence now being broken only by the words of his father:
"You my son, a gift of the Golden Flame, shall be named Lu Ten in honor of the spirits that led me back from the Spirit World. And to you my wife, I've got to say I couldn't love you anymore than I already do." Declared Iroh, the Crown Prince, to all those around the room.
"Guards, deliver these words to the people. That the second line of the Royal Family is assured with the birth of Lu Ten, and as customs demand we shall hold a festival in one week to honor Agni and his infinite wisdom" Stated Azulon in a calm demeanor as he placed his hands in Iroh's shoulders, and although at first glance one wouldn't be able to know, he was happy.
"Yes, my Liege." Answered the Guard's Captain as they left to do his biddings.
Only then the nobles disengage their posture of reverence and proceeded to congratulate the family. First the Fire Lord himself, followed by Iroh and then his wife Liu Huan. The gifts we're numerous to the point most people would never achieve a wealth of this size even in a lifetime of working.
And although still exhausted by the deliver, Liu Huan raised the baby in her hands. And as his little hands grasped her finger she smiled, unbeknownst of the future that awaited him.