The second cycle.

Ch: 1- The Firebender meets the Avatar.

I leaned against the metal wall of the ship, my eyes closed as I felt the cold breeze nip at my skin. The all to familiar sound of the engines running with the water flow is something I've become accustomed too.

Iroh sat at the table playing Pai Sho, an interesting game that I tend to play against him in. I usually never win with only securing two victories over the years I have known him. The only reason I'm not playing right now is because I already lost three times in the past two hours and my pride can't handle another devastating defeat.

Suddenly I sensed a strong spiritual energy burst in a great distance away. The sea slightly shifted as a force blasted through it, and the air turned into a slightly stronger breeze.

I opened my eyes to see the large glowing beacon in the sky, and a smirk came to my face as years of waiting has finally come to it's end.

Zuki: "Finally, Uncle, Ryan do you both know what this means?" She asked calmly trying to hide her anticipation. She turned towards us awaiting an answer.

(Add the scar).

I hummed in response as Iroh stared at his price and plotted his next move against his enemy the infamous air.

Iroh: "I won't get to finish my game?" He asked without looking away from the piece.

Zuki turned away from us and stared off into the distance glaring at the pillar of light.

Zuki: "It means my search is about to come to an end." She spoke with determination.

I smiled at the girl feeling quite fond, and at that feeling I frowned knowing exactly what I'm about to do will ruin our friendship.

Iroh sighed which I swear dropped to, Iroh finally takes his eyes off the piece and looks at the princess. He sets the piece down as Zuki turned to look at us.

She pointed towards the light and spoke as it disappeared.

Zuki: "That light came from an incredibly powerful source it has to be him!" She once again turned back to the direction of the light as Iroh spoke.

Iroh: "Or it's just the celestial light, we've been down this road before princess Zuki. I don't want you to get to excited over nothing." He spoke as he placed down another Pai Sho piece. "Please sit why don't you enjoy a cup of calming jasmine tea." He offered.

Zuki harshly turned around her hair swinging through the air.

Zuki: "I DON'T NEED A CUP OF CALMING TEA!" She shouted, "I need to capture the Avatar." She looked towards the steering room and spoke to the captain. "Helmsmen head a course to the light." She ordered.

Iroh studied the piece in his hand fiercely, as he set it down a strong wind picked up shaking the pieces.

I decided to finally speak up.