Zuko Returns to Iroh - Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) Season 3 Script

INT. IROH'S TENT, THE CAMP OF THE WHITE LOTUS - MORNING

ZUKO sits cross-legged on a rug, watching IROH as he snores loudly, his back to the entrance of the tent. He has not moved from the spot all-night. 

Iroh, wakes and sits up, stretching deeply with a loud yawn. He glances over his shoulder, catching sight of his young nephew and turns away. His face drops, saddened. 

Zuko sees his reaction and scrunched up his face, struggling to hold back tears. 

ZUKO:
Uncle. I know you must have mixed feelings about seeing me. But I want you to know ...
(begins to cry)
 I am so, so, sorry, Uncle. I am so sorry and ashamed of what I did. I don't know how I can ever make it up to you. But I'll- 

Iroh whips around, pulling Zuko in a tight embrace. He is crying to. A smile forms on his lips.

ZUKO: (Cont'd)
(in shock)
How can you forgive me so easily? I thought you would be furious with me.

IROH:
I was never angry with you. I was sad because I was afraid you had lost your way.

Iroh CRADLES the back of Zuko's head with his hand. 

ZUKO:
 I did lose my way.

Iroh lets go, pushing him back so he can look directly Zuko's face. The young prince averts his eyes from his uncle's gaze. 

IROH 

But you found it again. And you did it by yourself. 

Zuko finally looks into Iroh's eyes. They are twinkling, brimming with tears and pride. 

IROH: (cont'd)
And I am so happy you found your way here. 

Iroh pulls him back into the hug, patting him on the back. 

ZUKO:
It wasn't that hard, Uncle. You have a pretty strong scent.

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