The Avatar Returns
Chapter 1
The cold climate of the south pole weighs heavily in the area. Many icebergs are present in the sea the penguins all go about their business being one with nature
A ship suddenly comes through the waters plowing through the ice. It was being powered by coal the smoke flowed out the pipes at a constant rate. On the deck of the ship stood a young boy. He had short black hair and was looking out in the distance. He wore red armor complete with dense shoulder pads. The armor was light and simple in design so as to make the user more maneuverable.
A man comes from inside the ship approaching the young boy
"Prince Weifang" said the man to the boy. "We've spotted him"
Weifang turns to the man. "Good, let's not keep him waiting" he said
Suddenly, a large light shoots up in the sky. It drew their attention as something odd. The light soon fades and the skies go back to normal.
"What was that sir?" asked the man
"I don't know, but that's not important. Get me to Prince Zuko right now" The man nods and goes back inside.
The ship goes a good distance until it comes across another ship of equal size. On the other ship sat an elder man in his chair wearing a similar outfit as Weifang. There was also a teenage boy with a ponytail and his left side scared he was standing on the dock looking out to the horizon. The ship parks next to each other and a drawbridge connects them. Weifang crosses over to the other ship. The old man looks and smiles
"Weifang?" said the old man
"Uncle Iroh" said Weifang. The two hug. "It's been so long"
"Two years by my count. What bring you all the way to the south pole?"
"I was looking for you guys."
Iroh looks at Weifang in confusion.
"Looking for us, why?"
"Because I wanted to"
"No you don't" said the ponytail boy as he walks over to Iroh. "Why would you come here now of all times?"
"Zuko, show some politeness to your brother" said Iroh to him.
"Uncle, it's been two years, two years and he shows up now when we've found the Avatar?"
Iroh sighs. "Zuko, I told you not to get your hopes up, there's no guarantee that that is the Avatar."
"It might" said Weifang. "Even the smallest clue can lead to the Avatar"
"Or another dead end" said Iroh. "Zuko and I've been down this road a few times, it's lead to nothing but regret and pain."
"That's enough Uncle" said Zuko. He turns to Weifang. "It's time for you to go Weifang."
Weifang looks at Zuko with a determined look on his face. "Zuko, you can't just shut me out like that" said Weifang "What if I can help?"
Zuko grunts in anger. "I've had enough of your help" said Zuko pointing to his scar. Weifang grew silent.
"Zuko, that's enough, you can't keep living in the past" said Iroh. Zuko brushes past Iroh going inside.
"He's angrier now" said Weifang.
"A lot has changed in the two years he's been away" said Iroh. He gently strokes his beard. "But he does have a point, why are you here?"
"You too?"
"It's not like I'm not happy to see you, but given my brother's attitude and tendencies, you being here is suspicious."
Weifang sighs heavily. "Well, I'll admit, I'm not here by accident. Truth is that I'm not supposed to be here. Dad doesn't even know I'm here. He thinks I'm in a camp in the north towards Whale Tail Island."
"Then why did you come here."
"Because this is the first time in two years that I've been away from home for a long period of time and when I heard the rumors of you and Zuko I figured that I try to reconnect." He looks back towards the deck of the ship. "Doesn't look like I'm very successful."
Iroh sighs. "Look, it's not like I'm glad to see you, It's just well, last time you and Zuko saw each other…."
"He still blames me for what happened, yeah, I know. Do you?"
Iroh closes his eyes. "Of course not, you did nothing wrong, it's just that your father has ways of twisting the truth. To Zuko, you're the reason it happened."
"But Uncle, if I hadn't stepped in—"
"It doesn't matter if you stepped in or not, it would have happened either way." Iroh places his hand on his shoulder. "Try not to dwell on the past, maybe you being here will work out better for Zuko.
"Prince Weifang" said a soldier from Weifang's ship. He had a packed bag in his hand. "I packed up all the essential belonging like you asked. "
"Thank you captain" said Weifang. "Um Uncle, do you have and extra room?"
Iroh raised an eyebrow. "So you intended to stay all along huh?" said Iroh. There is an awkward silence before Iroh smiles and laughs. "Well, you're in luck, there's an extra room on the third level. I'll go prepare it for you." Iroh goes inside the ship. The captain leans towards Weifang.
"Sir did you inform them about your mission?" said the captain.
"I only told them what I want them to know" said Weifang. "If they found out about my mission, it will complicate my relationship with them.
"How long will you be able to keep it a secret sir, the FireLord want's you back by the end of the summer whether you killed the avatar or not."
"Yeah, I know. Still not sure if killing him is the right method."
"Sir if anyone can kill the Avatar it's you." Weifang takes a deep breath.
"Take the ship back and rejoin the rest of the fleet, and inform my dad that I may be on a possible lead on where the Avatar might be. Expect my information to be scattered as I will not have the opportunity to properly inform him on my progress."
"Yes sir." The captain returns to the ship and they undock from Zuko's ship. They then turn around disappearing into the distance. Iroh comes back out.
"I've got everything ready for you" said Iroh.
"Thanks Uncle" said Weifang.