A/N: The mysterious woman is going to be revealed in this chapter!
Zuko's POV
Just as Zuko and Arianna were getting ready to leave their room to head to the boat so they could go to the Northern Water Tribe, there was a knock on the door.
Zuko went to the door and answered it; standing in the hall was Iroh.
"Uncle, is something wrong?"
"Someone is in the throne room, and they are requesting an audience with you and Arianna," Iroh answered.
"Can't this wait until we get back?" Zuko asked.
"I'm afraid not, she said it's urgent," Iroh said.
"Hold on one moment," Zuko responded.
He closed the door and turned to Arianna. "We're needed in the throne room."
"Why?" she questioned.
"Someone requested an audience with us and she said it is urgent," Zuko replied.
Arianna nodded and she, Zuko and Iroh went down to the throne room.
Standing there was a woman in a cloak. Zuko motioned for her to come closer and she did.
"What is your business here?" Zuko inquired.
The woman shrugged out of her cloak and revealed that she was holding a baby.
"KURUK!" Arianna exclaimed.
She went over and took Kuruk in her arms. "Oh my baby boy, you're safe!"
Tears started streaming down Arianna's cheeks. Zuko looked down at his son and stroked his cheek. Kuruk grabbed one of Zuko's fingers in his little hand; he smiled and then gently detached himself from his son; he turned back to the woman.
"Could you please lower your hood so we can thank you properly?"
The woman looked down, lowered her hood, and then looked back at him. Zuko couldn't believe who was standing in front of him.
"Mom?"
"Oh, Zuko."
"MOM!" Zuko flung his arms around his mother and started to cry.
Tears streamed down Ursa's cheeks as she hugged her son.
After a minute, Zuko pulled back. "I can't believe this."
"Zuko, I'm so proud of you, you've grown into a wonderful young man," Ursa said.
"Ari, come here."
She went and stood by Zuko.
"I want you to meet my mother."
"Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. Thank you so much for bringing him back," Arianna replied.
"It's nice to meet you too. I had to bring him back, he's my grandson," Ursa responded. And then she turned to Iroh. "Hello Iroh, it's nice seeing you again."
"Ursa, this sure is a surprise," Iroh said.
"Can I get a hug from my favorite brother-in-law?" Ursa asked.
Iroh went over and gave Ursa a hug.
"I heard what happened to Ozai, did his fire bending really get taken away?" Ursa questioned.
"Yes, I don't know how the Avatar did it, but he did," Zuko answered.
The four of them went and talked and were happy to be re-united with family.
Hahn's POV
Hahn couldn't believe that his plan didn't work.
Watch out Arianna, here I come and I'm showing no mercy this time, Hahn thought to himself.
Once his had healed the burn on his leg, he made his way to the royal palace.
A/N: This fic is starting wind down, only 2 chapters left. Well, technically 1 chapter and the epilogue. And I have no idea if Ursa is a fire bender, but she is for the purpose of this story, and I have no idea if Hahn is a water bender, but again, he is for the purpose of this story.
Ayatsukimi: Yay! You were right!
Raidersfan777: Yeah, Ursa is pretty beast, but then again, you don't mess with family. Yay! You were right too!
K drama queen: I've missed hearing from you, and I'm happy that you like the story.
Until next time!
~Forest Princess
