Iroh: Unheard
Friday.
Aang sat at the table alone, his troubled gray eyes tracing patterns in the wood. "Avatar Aang- it seems you could use some guidance." The Airbender lifted his head slightly to meet the eyes of the kind old man behind the counter.
"Katara... she doesn't want me. She chose..." He winced, unable to say the name. "Your nephew. I just... don't know where my life could possibly go from here... Katara's EVERYTHING to me...."
"Life happens wherever you are, whether you realize it or not."
Aang looked up, recognizing the truth in those words. "But why did she choose him?" His voice broke. " Why did she leave me?"
"Avatar, water is the element of change. You need to understand that water must be allowed to flow freely- it is forever in motion, adapting around new obstacles and continuing. Katara is like her element. She does not wish to be protected- only supported. Water cannot be contained by its own will- it must simply be complimented."
The Airbender thought for a long moment. "I think I understand now. Thank you."
But as Aang stepped outside, he saw Katara and Zuko laughing and holding hands. He continued washing the counter, despite the fact that it was sparkling clean already. The Avatar's hands balled into fists and the old man could almost see the anger being forced down.
Iroh sighed, knowing he had gone unheard.
Yeah, I know what you're all thinking. Why the heck did Iroh get a chapter?! Truth is, I'm running out of characters, need one for each day, and I'm going to have to make it midnight when Toph has her scene if I want continuity as is. Sorry! R&R people! ^_^