Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studios.
The waiting crowd didn't surprise her; the Captain had sent word nearly a week before to expect them. However, the sound of their cheering stunned her. Warmth spread through her chest, a smile easily gracing her lips as she overlooked her people.
The Kyoshi Warriors were waiting when she docked. She flashed Suki a grateful smile, all she could offer in the public eye, before disappearing into the awaiting palanquin.
"Welcome home, Fire Lord." Iroh smiled warmly, already pouring a second cup of steaming tea. "Your people missed you."
She smiled, her heart lighter than it had been in months.
