A/N: This set of oneshots takes place in the same world as my other story 'Imbalance'. I encourage you to read that story though it's not really necessary to read that story to understand these one.


Title: A Little Bit Of Home

Summary: Aang has a surprise gift for Skye that he hopes will remind her a little bit of her home in the Earth Kingdom.

Note: This collection is dedicated to my best friend and number one Skyaa shipper, she knows who she is! I hope you love this story!


"Good morning." Aang smiled as Skye walked into the kitchen rubbing her eyes. The young woman's curly hair was a mess and she was barely awake but Aang still thought she looked just as beautiful as she would all dolled up for some important event.

"Good morning Aang." Skye managed to grin back at her boyfriend. "Where are we headed today?" She asked as she pulled two cups down from the cupboard and placed the kettle on the stove for tea. Ever since Aang's little sister Korra helped to unlock airbending, Skye and Aang had been traveling to each of the four Air Temples in search of any new benders with Opal. Together they'd found over two dozen new airbenders and that didn't even include the people their other friends had located in their travels.

"Actually, nowhere. We're ahead of schedule… If we leave today Korra and Katara won't be ready for us in Republic City when we arrive."

"Oh…" Skye thought about this as she poured the now boiling water into the cups and brought them over to the table. "So are we going to start training the new airbenders today?"

"I had something a little bit more fun in mind." Aang grinned at the girl, causing her honey-brown eyes light up, all traces of her sleepiness were gone now.

"Like what?" Skye asked, sipping her tea. She watched Aang intently as he leaned forward in his chair and motioned for her to come closer. She obliged with a little giggle.

"You…" Aang kissed her softly. "…will find out when we get there."

"Aang!" Skye tried to hide her excitement as she feigned disappointment. "I want to know what you're planning."

"What are you planning?" A tiny voice asked as she entered the kitchen. Opal was dressed in traditional airbender clothes, her short hair pulled back into to stumpy little ponytails.

"It's a surprise for Skye." Aang answered, getting up to pour the little girl a cup of tea as well. He'd grown rather fond of her over the few months he'd spent with her traveling around the temples. When he'd shared this with Skye she told him that she actually thought of Opal as a daughter as well.

"Skye loves surprises." Opal pointed out as she sat beside the woman. The truth of the matter was that the young girl had learned to love Aang and Skye too despite the fact that her own parents had left her on the streets.

"I know she does." Aang laughed. "That's one of the best things about her! She loves to have fun." His words caused Skye's cheeks to flush. "Actually, in order for Skye to get her surprise I have one for you as well."

"You do!?" Opal jumped up, spilling a few drops of her tea in the process. "What is it!?"

"I want you to lead the airbenders in meditation this morning." Aang told her. He knew the young girl would be excited about this. She was always reading about the best methods of meditation and paid extra close attention when Aang spoke about it to the group. She was the youngest airbender he had in the group, but she was also the most dedicated to learning about the element.

"I would be honored to." Opal grinned and bowed to Aang. Aang laughed and bowed back before hugging her tight. "I'm gonna go get ready!" The tiny girl squealed as she clapped her hands and ran to get her scrolls.

"You made her day." Skye told Aang once they were alone again. She loved him because he was so genuinely good. Aang blushed slightly and held his hand out for her.

"Come on. I want to show you your surprise." As soon as Skye wrapped her fingers around his, Aang started down the halls of the Eastern Air Temple. It didn't take long for him to find where he was going. He'd spent some of the first nights there exploring while everyone else was asleep. He was too intrigued by his surroundings not to look around, the place was dripping with the information of his people.

"What are we doing here?" Skye asked. Her voice echoing in the large room. The ceiling was incredibly high and instead of walls there were huge openings leading outside supported by elegant columns, the room seemed to be more of a gazebo than a room. Aang smiled and walked to one of the railings and looked out into the sky.

"It's the best place to glide out of." He told her, turning away from the clouds in favor of something he thought was much more beautiful. The Avatar walked over to Skye then, the way the sun illuminated the darker flecks in her golden brown eyes made his heart skip a beat. "I love you

Skye." He smiled her favorite crooked smile and placed a gentle kiss on her soft lips.

"I love you more Aang." The petite girl wrapped her arms around him, she would have been content to hold him like that forever but after a few minutes Aang pulled away.

"I have something for you. Wait here." Aang kissed her forehead and crossed the room. "Close your eyes." He ordered, he could hardly keep the excitement out of his voice. Skye grinned and closed her eyes. Seconds later Aang was standing before her.

"Can I open my eyes now?"

"Yes, open your eyes." Aang watched as Skye opened her eyes and her face lit up.

"Aang!" Skye could hardly believe her eyes as she looked at the glider Aang held. It was made of a beautiful light brown piece of wood and it was carved with intricate designs. Earth Kingdom designs. Skye's breath caught as Aang spun the glider open to reveal that instead of the typical orange and yellow colors, this one was a beautiful pale green with light brown trim.

"I made it myself." Aang admitted shyly. He rubbed the back of his head. "I thought it would remind you of the Earth Kingdom."

"Thank you!" Skye threw her arms around him, hugging him tight before pulling back a bit to kiss him. "Thank you so much. You have no idea what this means to me." The girl's eyes shone with unshed tears of joy as she looked back at the gift. "I love it Aang."

"Well do you want to try it out?"

"Of course! Get your glider!" Skye told him, she was really excited now. Aang hurried to get his staff from across the room, then he and Skye climbed up onto the railing together and gripped their gliders tight.

"On three?" Aang asked. Skye nodded and took his hand.

"One." She giggled.

"Two." Aang smiled, tightening his fingers around hers.

"Three!" They yelled together, leaping out into nothing but air. They laughed as they fell through the clouds together. It was almost a game to see which of them would open their glider up first. Neither of them wanted to, but the feeling of rocketing back up into the sky was almost as exhilarating as the initial rush of the fall. They ended up letting go of each other's hands and opening their gliders at the same time. Speeding swirls of orange and green went whirling around the temple. Skye had practiced on other gliders for her but this one felt different… it was special because it was made just for her by the man who held her heart. They rode the air together for hours, falling, twirling, spinning, and swooping. It was about noon when they finally decided to head back to solid ground.

"Aang…" Skye smiled, leaning her staff against one of the railings so she could rest her hands on Aang's chest and stand on her toes to kiss him. "Thank you for the glider. I love it… but not as much as I love you." She smiled and kissed him again. Aang wrapped her up in his arms and kissed her gently.

"I would do anything to make you happy Skye. I love you so much."