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Uncle Iroh is on the brink of tears. I can't see Zuko properly from my position, but I bet that if I could, Zuko would be trying to hold back tears as well. And I know that even though Zuko tries to act all tough most of the time, he is my best friend and as all best friends know, your friendship is so strong that you could practically detect any hint of sadness, even if you aren't in the same country.
Okay, this is a slight over statement, but I don't really care. A girl can exaggerate, can she not?
I am nearly on the brink of tears myself, this moment is so bitterly sweet that even the stoniest of heart would collapse in a pile on the ground and cry for hours on end. But the tears shed would not be due to sadness, but due to over whelming happiness. Have you ever felt so happy that you actually cry?
It's like time has stood still and subsequently moved in slow motion, as Zuko runs to hug his Uncle.
This is truly touching and as a tear slowly makes the journey from my eye to the ground; my mother appears with a giant smile on her face.
"Iroh! How lovely to see you!"
She is sitting serenely in her wheelchair, speeding towards Iroh. She always had a soft spot for him. As my mom and Iroh hug, I watch as Zuko brushes the tears from his face as if they were cinnamon drops.
"Are you okay, Zuko?"
His golden eyes shimmer through his tears.
"Yes, Katara. I have never been better. I missed him so much. I…I just can't believe it."
And then Zuko grabs hold of me, as he hugs me, the tears still falling from his eyes. If you listen, you can hear my heart breaking. I had no idea. He seemed so calm and happy this morning. But now, I realise that Zuko wasn't completely himself this morning. But now, I see the old Zuko. The happy, confident, loveable Zuko.
My Zuko.
Okay, I know. I know. Terrible chapter. Short. Terrible. I get it. :(
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