Word Count: 400
Characters/Pairings: entire Gaang; mentioned Sukka
Timeline/Spoilers: takes place sometime after Zuko joins the gang; major spoilers for Book 3, Chapter 6 and thereafter
Summary: Sokka mocks, Zuko rages, and Aang has an epiphany. Chaos ensues.
Notes: My first non-anime/manga fic. Shocking, I know.

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"Oh, come on, Zuko. Not another one of your 'I have to restore my honour' speeches," Sokka groaned, throwing his hands up in exasperation.

The aforementioned firebender scowled.

"All we ever seem to hear from you is 'I have to redeem myself' this, or 'I have to redeem my family' that," the water tribesman mocked, exaggerating his voice.

Suki and Katara tried to stifle their giggles, while Toph simply threw her head back and laughed.

Needless to say, Zuko was far from amused.

"Umm, Sokka..." Aang warned. He knew firsthand the consequences of provoking his firebending sifu's incredibly short temper.

"My honour is at stake!" the young — and soon to die young — warrior continued. "The sins of my father, my father's father, my father's grandfather must be atoned for! Even my mother's grandfather—" He stopped short and released an embarrassingly high-pitched scream. "I take it back! I take it all back! I was just kidding! Come on, Zuko, old buddy, old pal! Spare me!"

"HIDE ME, MOMO!" Sokka screeched, cowering behind the unknowing lemur.

Zuko growled in response, but ceased his seemingly endless barrage of fireballs.

"Alright, Zuko. I think he's learned his lesson," Aang laughed nervously, still wary.

"Honey, you've got one heck of a boyfriend," the Blind Bandit quipped, addressing Suki. "So manly, taking cover behind Momo and all... Yep, he's definitely a keeper."

The little dialogue elicited a grumble from the Kyoshi Warrior.

"And, for future reference," — all eyes turned to Zuko, who was still somewhat steamed — "when mocking me, be sure not to include my mother's side of the family in your rants. Especially not my mother's grandfather."

There was a collective "huh?"

The almost seventeen-year-old sighed. "My great-grandfather on my mother's side is Avatar Roku, you idiots."

Silence. Then...

"You're really related to an Avatar?"

"Well, why didn't you say so sooner?"

"That's so cool, Zuko!"

"So, your two great-grandfather's were mortal enemies? Must've been fun at reunions."

"EVERYBODY BE QUIET!" Aang's clear voice rang out, amidst the jabber.

Blink.

"So...Roku is your great-grandpa, and I was him in a past life, right?"

Zuko nodded dumbly, not sure if he liked where this was going, but before he could utter another word...the last airbender leapt onto him from behind, enveloping him in huge bear hug.

"Wha— What are you—?" he spluttered.

"That means we're related! Welcome to the family!"

And that was that.

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owaranai

A/N:

So, how did it go over? This is my first foray into the Avatar fandom, and I hope I did well. I just re-watched the episode where Zuko and Aang went on parallel journeys to learn about the war's history, so inspiration stemmed from there.

Also, I'm not sure if having been related to Zuko in a past life counts as being related to him now, but who am I to argue with the Avatar? ;D

Any reviews are greatly appreciated. I look forward to your comments and criticism.

Thanks,
Sora(: