"I still don't see why we have to wear these clothes." Miki complained staring at the outfit her mother held in front of her. It was the ceremonial attire for the royal family, with some modifications to attribute to Miki's airbender status. Toph sighed and pinched her nose with frustration.

"I've told you several times Miki, the new Avatar is coming to the Nation to start their earthbending training with me. Your father wants us to dress nice for the ceremony the Fire Sages are holding today. He even changed your robes. Just wear them this one time." Toph explained trying to keep her temper in check. Miki rolled her eyes then took the robes.

"Fine." She sighed and blew the door to her room shut with airbending before starting to change. Toph sighed angrily as her hair was blown from the bun that the servants had put it into and tried to fix it. Once Miki had changed she played with the fabric disapprovingly. The seventeen year old airbender was used to light breathable fabrics, which was nothing like the fabric of the robes she now wore. Toph smiled at her then turned towards the door seeing Zuko come down the hallway. As he stopped outside the door Toph bent it open.

"We're almost ready Zuko, no need to hurry us." Toph said as she smiled. Zuko looked from her to Miki smiled.

"You look beautiful Miki. You've grown up so much." Zuko commented then wrapped an arm around Toph, who leaned against him lightly. Miki sighed and walked past the two heading out of the room. Toph took a deep breath and hung her head.

"She's so stubborn..." She lamented, causing Zuko to laugh.

"She's like her mother. You were once like that too Toph. She'll grow out of it." He remarked.

"You weren't so perfect either scar face." She countered before heading out to where they were supposed to be gathering. Zuko sighed hearing her old nickname for him before following. They had been married for sixteen years, but he still found new ways to bring her old temper back to life.

Once Zuko made it to the entrance hall of the palace he looked around to see all of his family members. Rien was hiding in the shadows leaning against the wall, obviously letting his mind float elsewhere. Miki was standing next to her mother, her armed crossed giving him an angered look. It seemed that the only child of his that was actually paying attention was his only child, the crown prince, Lu Ten. Other than his family and the guards, there was no one in the hall.

"So you make us get all dressed up for this thing and they don't even show up on time?" Miki cracked. Toph nudged her.

"Miki!" She exclaimed. "Show some respect. It's a long journey from the Southern Water Tribe." Miki opened her mouth to argue back but stopped looking toward the doors as they opened. Two men in white lotus robes walked in followed by a girl. Rien looked up then looked surprised as he saw the girl.

"Korra?" He asked confused. The girl looked at him and smiled some waving. Rien looked at her then turned his gaze towards his parents, evidently confused at why their childhood friend was here. His mother also looked confused then looked at Zuko.

"Why didn't Sokka and Suki tell us their daughter was the Avatar?" She asked Zuko, who took a deep breath.

"They told me." He admitted. "I couldn't tell you because no one was supposed to know. For her own protection." Toph scowled then punched him in the arm. Zuko jumped back and rubbed the quickly bruising area with his hand. "Ow! What was that for?"

"For keeping secrets." She replied, a smug look on her face. Te girl accompanying the two White Lotus sentries smiled and walked over to Toph and hugged her.

"Sifu Toph! I can't believe you get to teach me earthbending like you did for the last Avatar! I can't wait to start training." She exclaimed, bouncing on the balls of her feet to emphasize her excitement. "I've been reading all of the stories about the great war and have so many questions!"

Toph took a deep breath. She was not prepared for the amount of energy her pupil would have, and Korra was evidently spewing energy through her ears. Toph quickly put her hands on Korra's shoulders and stopped her bouncing. The vibrations were already giving her a headache.

"I'm glad you're excited Korra, but your training will have to wait until tomorrow. Today is reserved for your arrival ceremony and to get you settled in." She explained, keeping tone calm.

Korra bowed her head giving a disappointed look. "Who cares about the ceremony?" She asked. Miki smiled hearing this and patted her friends shoulder.

"That's what I said!" She exclaimed then looked at her parents. "I told you there was no point in getting all fussy over this. Korra doesn't want to do it either and..."

"Enough Miki." Zuko commanded, interrupting whatever Miki was going to say next. Miki shut her mouth and turned her back to her father. Zuko then turned his attention back to Korra. "The world has been waiting for the Avatar to reappear into the world Korra. I think the people of the Fire Nation has a right to know that you are here." He explained. Korra looked at him then at the sentries, who both nodded in agreement.

"Whatever." She said then looked at Miki, noticing her clothing. "What in the world are you wearing Miki?" She asked. "You look like someone dumped a bucket of leechee juice on those clothes."

Miki laughed some and nodded. "I know right? I hate these clothes but Mom says I have to wear them to the stupid ceremony."

Zuko sighed as the girls continued talking then looked at Toph. "I would say that she's like you Toph, but its clear she got Sokka's sense of humor." He lamented. Toph shrugged, listening to the two girls talk instead of listening to Zuko. Miki always seemed happiest when Korra was around, and constantly exchanged letters with her. Having Korra in the palace while she learned may help Miki find her own path.

A servant went over to Zuko and bowed before informing him that the Fire Sages were ready to begin the ceremony and asked for him to bring everyone immediately. Zuko nodded then looked back towards his family and cleared his throat.

"It's time to go." He said then headed to the landing where he had been crowned Fire Lord eighteen years before. All of them but Korra went out onto the landing to see the large crowd that had gathered for the occasion. Zuko went to the front and gave his speech, then announced Korra's name.

Korra came out onto the landing and looked at the large crowd, looking nervous and frightened. She had never seen so many people before, the Southern Water Tribe had no where near this many people. She took a deep breath then looked at the crowd.

"My name is Korra, and I am the new Avatar."