Iroh
Sips his tea, remembers a better time-and Lu Ten.
All because he couldn't get there in time to protect.
Sokka
Cries while smiling when the moon is full.
Because he feels responsible for not being able to stop her.
Toph
Grew up laughing at the world she was hidden from.
They fail to see what makes her strong.
Zuko
Carries a mark while in exile-the loss of his nation…
All because he was honorable.
Katara
Screams towards the sky as it rains.
She couldn't heal her mother then, and she can't heal him now.
Jet
Views the world with hatred in his eyes…
And finally found peace in that final moment before he closed them for the last time.
Mai
Throws her knife impassively-face full of boredom, and uncaring.
Simply because, long ago it began to hurt too much to feel.
TyLee
Continues to cartwheel happily and wonders
When pretending caused her so much pain
Yue
Was able to smile knowing what she would someday become.
From here, seeing all her smile no longer reaches her eyes.
Suki
Trains desperately for hours on end-
And holds on to the hope that one day he'll notice her.
Ursa
Gave her life to save her son-
But now-watching- she wonders if her efforts will all end vain
Haru
Keeps practicing, but despite his improvements
He can't help imagining how much stronger he could already be
Song
Goes about her daily tasks of healing…
Knowing now for certain that there are others sharing her pain
Lee
Felt betrayed that day, and ventured out on his own
Only this time, he won't give up without a fight
Azula
Smirks, making claims for the Sons and Daughters of Fire
For this was her teaching, but she accepted that this was all she had ever known
Aunt Wu
Always dreamt of truly seeing the future…
When she finally did-she told no one, and closed her shop
Aang
Feels responsible for 100 years of war, pain, and loss
All because he was incased in ice…
Avatar Aang
Cries, this time no one is there to consol him
And he can't help but ask what they lived their lives thinking:
"What if…?"