I wrote this fan fiction on a whim. I think General Iroh II is a beautiful character and a rather impressive testimony to the Fire Nation royal family lineage (Let's face it, even Lord Sozin was kind of hot—Fire Nation joke!). Since Iroh II was only in three episodes last season, we weren't able to truly enjoy his presence. However, I believe that he's exactly like his grandfather, Zuko. He's the fandom cake; everyone wants a slice of that.
Onto the summary: While Iroh II stays on Air Temple Island, his patience is severely tested when everyone suddenly wants a piece of him. Shenanigans ensue.
Get ready for both strange and predictable pairings, and then some rather…unorthodox, crack-tastic displays of affection.
Oh, yes.
Wisdom
The wind blew at the fire bender like a relentless tornado. As he struggled to walk to the courtyard, still praying to Agni that Asami was there, his borrowed robes flapped and swished awkwardly around him.
It was like the dead air benders were trying to spite him.
He stopped trying to push against the air for a moment, instead opting to stop in his tracks. He glared up at the sky and asked,
"What? You don't like that I'm wearing your clothing?"
He didn't expect someone to answer. Tenzin's soft spoken but deep voice replied, "I don't think they mind."
The young prince looked over his shoulder to see the older air bender standing before him. The wind blew at his robes softer now. In respect of Aang's son, Iroh bowed and said,
"I apologize. It wasn't my right to say."
Tenzin simply shook his head and responded, "It's alright, general. I'm sure you've had a rough day."
Iroh was about to explain all of his inconveniences that had barred him from courting the pretty Miss Sato but stopped when he remembered that Tenzin's two young daughters had been in his bedroom while he was naked. Such a dishonor would be placed on his shoulders.
Instead Iroh cleared his throat and said simply, "My clothes were defiled is all. Your wife allowed me to dress like this. She's very kind."
The older male nodded, a glint of pride in his grey eyes.
Iroh smiled in return, fully prepared to make his leave. The monk continued to speak, however, commenting, "You resemble your grandfather, general."
The younger male said, somewhat surprised, "Yes, you know my grandfather. Of course."
Tenzin replied, "Yes. He and my father were good friends, as your mother is a dear friend of mine. Let me tell you something, Prince Iroh, about the Fire Nation's royal family."
Iroh raised an eyebrow, prompting the monk to continue.
The air bender said, stroking his beard, "You're all destined for great things. Your great-great-great grandfather was Avatar Roku, your grandfather defeated his sister in Agni Kai and became Fire Lord, your namesake owned a chain of successful tea shops all around the Earth Kingdom, your mother is Fire Lady, and you, general, will one day be Fire Lord. Yes, you are indeed destined to be great."
The prince's mind marinated in this information for a moment. "Hmm," he said lamely, "My grandfather was correct. Air benders are quite wise." With that, he bowed respectfully to Tenzin and hurried off.
Tenzin sighed and smiled slightly, "Perhaps the next fire bending Avatar will come from his lineage."
