Zuko finished reading and stared at Kuri's reflection.
"That can't be it! Where's the rest of it?" Zuko searched the scroll to find more information.
Zuko put the scroll down and stood up, and went to the Fire Nation Prison. Zuko slammed the door to the cell behind him as he enters. Iroh was sitting with his head down.
Zuko spoke angrily. "You sent this, didn't you? I found the secret history, which by the way should be renamed history most people already know! The note said that I needed to know about my great-grandfather's death, but he was still alive in the end."
Iroh Looked up at Zuko. "No, he wasn't."
Zuko was confused. "What are you talking about?"
"You have more than one great-grandfather, Prince Zuko. Sozin was your father's grandfather." Zuko was bewildered. "Your mother's grandfather was Avatar Roku."
Zuko was shocked. "Why are you telling me this?"
"Because understanding the struggle between your two great-grandfathers can help you better understand the battle within yourself." Iroh said. Zuko sat down with his head facing down. "Evil and good are always at war inside you, Zuko. It is your nature, your legacy. But, there is a bright side." Zuko looked up. "What happened generations ago can be resolved now, by you. Because of your legacy, you alone can cleanse the sins of our family and the Fire Nation. Born in you, along with all the strife, is the power to restore balance to the world."
There was a bundle inside of a brick wall. Iroh removed a brick and reached for the bundle. Iroh slowly unwrapped the bundle, revealing the once-lost headdress, while he walked toward Zuko.
"This is a royal artifact." Iroh said. "It's supposed to be worn" Zuko stood. "by the Crown Prince."
Zuko took the headdress from Iroh's hand, and held the artifact. Iroh stood quietly, looking at his nephew.
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Sokka, Katara, Reiko and Kuri were all sitting on the hardened lava.
"You mean, after all Roku and Sozin went through together, even after Roku showed him mercy, Sozin betrayed him like that ?" Katara said.
"It's like these people are born bad." Reiko said.
"It's not like that!" Kuri said.
"She's right. I don't think that was the point of what Roku showed me at all." Aang said.
Sokka shrugged. "Then what was the point?"
"Roku was just as much Fire Nation as Sozin was, right? If anything, their story proves anyone's capable of great good and great evil." Aang said. "Everyone, even the Fire Lord and the Fire Nation have to be treated like they're worth giving a chance. And I also think it was about friendships."
"Do you really think friendships can last more than one lifetime?" Reiko asked.
Aang caught Reiko's Hand. "I don't see why not."
Kuri catches Reiko's other hand.
"Well, scientifically speaking, there's no way to prove that ..." Sokka said.
Katara was annoyed. "Oh, Sokka, just hold hands."
Sokka stopped talking, and without moving, he thrust out his hand to hold Katara's. Team Avatar was holding hands, and looking out toward the ocean.