Author's Notes:
Alas, A: TLA is not mine.
Dedicated to a little princess and her mom and dad.
Happy Birthday, Princess
Little hands, little feet, little eyes, little everything.
Zuko stared in awe of his baby daughter.
The apprehension he had felt when it had first sunk in that he was to become a father had disappeared. His responsibilities as Fire Lord were forgotten. Expectant family and friends would have to wait.
Nothing existed at that moment except his daughter.
Small as she was, she was already the biggest part of his life. Like an expert thief, she had already stolen his heart.
No, that wasn't true; he gave it willingly, without reservation.
Baby Izumi squirmed and kicked. The swaddling cloth would not hold her. Zuko reached out and pulled at a corner to further free her. She looked up at him and gurgled. Zuko was head over heels.
He looked lovingly at Mai, eyes sparkling with unshed tears of joy. Exhausted, but happy, Mai broke into a brilliant smile. Dad took Mom's hand in his.
Baby between them, the happy family savored their moment a bit longer before letting the world back in.
A/N:
Happy birthday!
