Sunrise

Aang had made good on his promise. Taking inspiration from Avatar Kiyoshi's dealings with Ching the Conquerer, he had raised up a substantial landmass in the ocean between the Fire Nation and the Earth Kingdom. He had done this carefully over a period of several weeks. Truth be told, he was glad to be done with it because he was worn out. He and Appa flew out to Kiyoshi Island and picked up Sokka and Suki. He wanted their opinion on it, because he knew they'd be honest with him. Ty Lee wanted to come along too.

"Looks really good, Aang," Suki said.

"Not much here, though."

"Sokka, I just raised it up. Nobody's moved here yet."

"I like it," Ty Lee chirped. "Lots of room!" She began a series of cartwheels.

"I'm guessing we go and get Zuko now?"

"Sure thing, Suki," the monk responded cheerfully. But before he could move, Sokka pointed up to the sky. "I think Zuko just found us," Sokka mused.

Sure enough, a large airship was descending from the sky. It came to rest on a clear expanse and extended a gangplank. The royal family had arrived, making their way down to the ground.

Aang and Katara embraced lovingly.

"Hi, guys," Ty Lee said pleasantly.

"Ty Lee," Azula said. "There's someone I'd like you to meet." Azula unwrapped Roka's face from the swaddling blanket.

Ty Lee pressed her fists against her cheeks and squealed with joy. "Ooohhhh! Look at the little baby!"

"Roka," Masanori said proudly. "Our daughter."

Ty Lee bounced right up to the new parents and infant. "She is SOOOOOO cuuute!" The acrobat was trembling with happiness. By now, everyone was crowding.

"Yes, she is." Suki couldn't hold back her happy tears.

"Who's a pretty baby?" Sokka cooed. "Who's a pretty baby?"

"Now you have someone you can talk to, Sokka," Azula sniped. Sokka blushed but kept smiling.

"Wow," Aang said, almost too struck for words. "How old is she?"

"Three days," Masanori said.

"Now all of the family is here with her." Zuko's words were well-chosen.

"Except Iroh," Suki said.

"He'll be along," Ursa said. "I wrote to him myself."

"We thought we'd all go back and wait for him at the palace," Zuko said. "After we're done here."

"Sounds great," Aang said. "Roka, welcome to our Gaang."

"Her hair is just like yours, Azula." Ty Lee began to feel Roka's scalp. The baby began to cry. "I'm sorry! I didn't mean-"

"It's okay, Ty Lee," Azula said. "She doesn't know you yet. She will soon."

"I'm really happy for you guys."

"We all are," Aang said cheerfully. "If we hurry back, we can be in time for dinner."

"Sounds good to me," Sokka said. "I'll bet this involves one heck of a story."

"You have no idea," Katara mused.

"Wait," Masanori said. "She's the first baby to ever see whatever this island will become. That means something."

"I agree," Aang said. "It's a good sign. Let's all give thanks and pray."