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Memories from Western Airtemple	By : DarthAnimus Category: Avatar - The Last Airbender > AU/AR - Alternate Universe/Alternate Reality > Slash - Male/Male Views: 16187 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I don't own "Avatar: the Last Airbender" or the characters. I don't make any profit out of writing this.

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Memories from Western Air Temple
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“Aang?” Aang glanced up when Zuko called his name, turning his head to see the fire prince approaching him across the temple courtyard. Giving a welcoming smile to the older boy Aang turned around on his seat perched on a fallen pillar and questioned: “What do you need, Zuko?”

The firebender finally reached the shorter teen and crossed his arms over his chest as he began speaking: “Usually there is a sanctum in temples, one dedicated to the past Avatars. Is there one here as well?”

“Um, yeah. I think so”, Aang replied with a nod. He wondered why Zuko would ask about something like this as he continued: “I don’t know any reason for there not to be one.”

“You wouldn’t happen to know where I should look for it, would you?” Zuko questioned and Aang scratched the back of his head as he thought.

“It’s probably pretty close to the centre of the construction”, Aang finally replied and looked at Zuko. “It probably has an elemental lock, though, so only an airbender can open the door.”

“I see…” Zuko muttered, glancing to the side as he grit his teeth for a moment. Then the golden eyes returned their focus to Aang and the prince spoke, almost shyly: “I don’t suppose you could…”

“Oh, I’d love to come along and open the door for you!” Aang exclaimed in a cheerful manner and leaped off the pillar. He then proceeded to grab Zuko by the arm and started to drag the firebender inside the temple as he added: “I suppose it would be about time for me to go and see the room myself, since it’s sort of a habit of mine to visit them.” The aibender laughed to himself at that but Zuko did not join in. Aang decided to give the other boy some more time before expecting something like that from him.

The countless hallways of the temple were in decent shape so the two boys did not need to find any alternative paths as Aang led their way into the heart of the temple that could have been considered to be a city with how large it was. After some time Aang recognized a familiar gate that could have been considered identical to the ones he had seen in other air temples.

Finally releasing his hold of Zuko’s arm Aang waved his hand to signal the prince to step back before he used his airbending to open the locks on the doors that opened slowly, creaking all the way in a manner that made both Zuko and Aang cover their ears to block out the worst of the sound.

After the gates were completely open Aang leaped into the doorway and bowed deep as he spoke in jest: “After you.”

There was some grumbling from Zuko as the firebender marched past Aang in annoyed haste but the prince stopped short after he had stepped fully into the room. Aang walked up to the taller teen and watched with satisfaction as Zuko gaped at the countless rows of Avatar statues.

“Pretty impressive, don’t you think?” Aang questioned with a smile at the room that may have been dusty but was in no way less grand because of it. Beside the aibender Zuko nodded his head before muttering: “It’s amazing.”

Just when Aang had started to grin at the admission Zuko rushed further into the room, his direction clear to him. Aang darted after the older boy, but the other’s longer legs made it hard for Aang to keep up without the use of his air nomad speed.

It was after Zuko had stopped before a specific statue that Aang somewhat realized what Zuko was after. He knew which Avatar was in question even before he was beside Zuko staring up at Avatar Roku’s serious face, carved into cold stone.

“Did you know that Sozin ordered almost all images and statues of the Avatars to be destroyed?” Zuko asked without looking at Aang. “This is the first time I get to see what Avatar Roku looked like.” There was a tone of awe in Zuko’s voice and the prince lifted a hand slowly but dropped it back to his side, as if afraid that some punishment would fall on him if he touched the statue.

“Do you think he sees the world as it is today?” the firebender questioned as he tilted his head to the side, all the while observing the statue before him. “Do you think he sees what we have become?”

Aang did not need to think, he knew. He had talked to Roku on several occasions but Zuko apparently had not thought of that. Just as Aang was about to open his mouth to tell Zuko that Roku indeed could see the world, he was struck by a sudden memory.

“I can’t remember my mother’s face all that well anymore”, Katara spoke softly as she fingered her necklace with caring fingers. “But I’d still like to think that she can see me even if I can’t see her anymore.” The girl smiled softly at Aang. “My one wish is that my mother will know what a great bender I’ve become."

“He’s watching over us”, Aang spoke out loud and Zuko’s golden gaze turned to meet his pearly grey one. “As far as I know, Roku can see us clearly and isn’t disappointed with what he sees.”

Even when he did not know the reasons behind Zuko’s interest in Roku, Aang could see that something about that answer meant a lot to him, in the same way Katara cared for her mother’s memory. And that was enough of a reason to give the other boy reassurance.

Slowly, a smile made its way on Zuko’s face and it was not one of those timid smiles that meant that the prince was not sure if he was allowed to wear that expression, but a really wide smile full of gratitude that had Aang grinning right back at the taller teen.

To be continued...

Ending Notes: I figured that even though I have only two reviewers (thanks Tellnoone-Noonetells and MiriuOniaya, you're wonderful) it's enough of a reason to keep this story going. Especially since I have a few dozen of chapters already written and ready for posting. This load of finished chapters means that I will be updating this story frequently. I hope you all will enjoy the ride.
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