A/N Here's the second chapter. Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own LOK or A:TLA

Linn's POV

When I rounded the corner, I found myself staring into a frightened pair of amber eyes. Jumping back a foot or so, I examined the face that belonged to the eyes. He had unruly black hair and a ghostly pale complexion. He look my around my age, possibly slightly older, with sunken cheeks.

"Who are you and what are you doing in my house?" I questioned warily. He didn't appear dangerous but looks can be deceiving. It was then that I noticed he was glancing around wildly, looking for an escape route. "I'm not going to hurt you. Besides, even if I wanted to, I doubt I could." I jested trying to calm him.

Uncertainly, he responded. "My name is Kyo. I-I'm sorry. I don't want to steal from people, but I have to! Please, don't call the enforcers. I promise to leave and never come back. I-"

I cut him off. "I'm not going to call the enforcers, but I need help. I'm traveling to Omashu in a few hours. It's not safe for a young girl to travel alone on those roads. Will you accompany me? I will bring enough food for both of us."

It took all my restraint to keep a straight face when his jaw literally dropped. "Y-Yes, of course I'll help! I know you should never look a gifted horse-donkey in the mouth, but why are you being so kind to me? I was about to rob you and you're offering to feed me. Why?"

"I need the protection." I shrugged. "Besides, the thugs on that road are horrible. I'm not necessarily sure that this counts as a favor."

"True. I have ran into them before and it wasn't fun." He agreed wincing.

"You're still coming, right?" I asked nonchalantly.

"It's free food. I don't really have a choice," He sighed defeated. Glancing at me with a curious expression he questioned, "Are you a bender? I think I have a right to know."

At the last part I raised my eyebrow. "Finally found a backbone, have you?" I chuckled lightly, "I'm a nonbender. You?"

"I'm a firebender. I-" he started.

"Good, you'll be more protection," I said cutting him off.

"May I finish my sentence now?" He asked and at my sheepish nod he continued, "I'm surprised your not a bender. You act and look like an earthbender."

"What do you mean?" I was completely confused. Earthbender act and look a certain way?

"You act confident and rooted. Your movements are stiff but strong. The biggest thing, though, is your eyes. I've only ever seen that shade of green in a earthbender's eye. Are you absolutely sure that you're not a bender?"

"Yes, I'm absolutely sure! What idiot wouldn't realize they could bend?" I huffed. Seriously, what does he take me for? An idiot?

Time skip: After the sun rises

Kyo's POV

I don't trust this girl. She invited me, a criminal, to go with her on an already dangerous trip and offered to feed me. I don't even know her name! Also, I've never met someone who's so obviously a bender but doesn't know it yet, before. It's possible she's lying about being a nonbender, but I don't think so. You don't get that offended when you're lying.

My thinking was interrupted when shouting came from the front door.

"Enforcers! Open up!" Yelled a familiar voice.

Recognizing the voice, I'm pretty sure my heart stopped.

A/N: Darn it. I think that one was actually shorter (at least it was before I wrote this). Sorry guys, I'll keep trying. If you haven't noticed yet, I love cliff hangers. If you guys don't like cliff hangers I will attempt to reduce my use of them. Did you guys like Kyo's POV? Thanks to my first reviewer, zuko890. Also, you should check out Gatene's story: Legend of Gena An Avatar-World Story. I eat reviews for breakfast along with chocolate. Please send some my way. Favorites and alerts are good for breakfast too. Here's a cookie for your awesomeness: (::)

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