A/N: Okay guys, I decided to turn this into a chapter story. This chapter is a little short, but the next one will be longer. Comments/Reviews are much appreciated.

Nakua paced back and forth in front of the large window looking over the docks at the Fire Nation capital. It had been months since her beloved left with her father in-law, Commander Bumi, to assist the Avatar in Republic City.

She felt a gentle hand on her shoulder and sighed. "I know, I'm worrying too much..."

The Fire Lady laughed softly. "It's alright, Nakua. I'm worried as well, both of our husbands are out there".

She touched her daughter in-law's swollen stomach gently. "How are my grandchildren today?"

Nakua smiled happily. "Anxious to see their papa and grandfather...Iroh doesn't even know that we're having twins."

Ursa smiled pointed out towards the sea. "Ahh, he will know soon."

Nakua looked out towards the horizon and saw the United Forces fleet returning, their flags at half-mast. Both the Fire Lady and Nakua's faces fell instantly.

"Di-Did you hear anything of a death, Fire Lady?"

"I did not. Come, we're going to the docks."

Nakua nodded and followed her mother in-law. The women waited impatiently as the boats docked and the men left the ships, both searching for the Commander and General among the faces passing by. Ursa was the first to spot the pair.

She grabbed Nakua's wrist and gently pulled the younger woman in the direction of the men. Bumi spotted the women and picked up Ursa, twirling her around and smiling.

"Hello, my beautiful wife."

Ursa touched his cheek softly and pecked his lips. "Why are the flags at half-mast? What happened?"

Bumi's eyes, normally wild and energetic, saddened. "Avatar Korra is dead. Amon too. Both died in an Equalist airship explosion. Iroh blames himself, he was attacking the airships behind the one Korra and Amon were in. One directly behind it veered into Amon and Korra's to avoid Iroh's attacks, causing both to explode in impact."

Ursa and Nakua looked over at the distraught General. Bumi hugged Nakua and kissed her cheek.

"Go comfort him, dear."

Nakua nodded and touched Iroh's shoulder, gently squeezing.

"My love..."

Iroh turned and hugged her close, burying his nose in her hair, "I failed..."

Nakua ran her fingers through his hair. "Shhh, you did not fail. You did everything you could to keep the other airships away from Amon and the Avatar. The Equalist controlling the airship caused the explosion. Not you, my husband."

Iroh sighed heavily. "I just feel somewhat responsible. What if she was in the Avatar State? Then there will never be another Avatar."

"Calm yourself, Iroh. If Avatar Korra is the last Avatar, she will be known for defending her people and giving her life to protect benders and non-benders from Amon. If she is not that last Avatar, she will be in the Spirit World willing and waiting to help the next Avatar on their journey."

The General hugged her tightly. "I know...Thank you for easing my mind, my beautiful wife. Now, what have you and the Fire Lady been doing while Commander Bumi and I have been away?"

Nakua smiled. "Well, we finished the nursery. Would you like to see it?"

He kissed his wife's cheek and smiled, "Lead the way, my love."

Nakua lead Iroh back to the palace and stopped in front of the room connected to their bedroom.

"Go on and head inside, I want to see your reaction."

Iroh turned the doorknob gently and opened the door. The walls of the nursery were covered in a soft red with shimmery gold flecks in the paint. The hand carved furniture was lacquered in black and the linens were a darker shade of red with gold accents. Iroh's eye lit up with joy as he drank in every inch of the room.

"It's perfect...Wait, why are there two cribs?"

Nakua blushed and rubbed her belly. "I am sure you can think of why, dear General."

Iroh was quiet for a moment before gasping, "Tw-Twins? We're having twins?"

Nakua wrapped her arms around her husband and kissed his cheek, "Twins, my love. Two waterbenders, of course."

Iroh looked down at his wife, a playful smile on her lips, "Now, my love, you know that we're having two firebenders. You can tell by where you're carrying most of the baby weight."

Nakua scowled, "Iroh, don't make me slap you already after being home only fifteen minutes."

Iroh smiled and kissed her lips, "You look so cute when you're angry. I was only joking about the baby weight."

Nakua smiled and nuzzled her husband's neck. Iroh grinned and kissed her hair.

"But, I was not joking about the firebending twins."

Nakua punched him roughly in the shoulder before turning on her heel and heading back down to where the Fire Lady and Commander Bumi were waiting.

"Owww! That hurt!"

"I warned you!"