Zaofu, three years later
It had been a while since he was here…
That said, it didn't feel like home. Not anymore.
That was what Baatar's taughts were as he made his way through the city. He didn't like it. This was a victory. He should feel happy. Why wasn't he feeling happy?
His wandering brought him to the playground and despite everything, he couldn't help himself as he sat down on one of the swings like so many times before.
"Baatar?" He could hear someone say as he looked up. Kuvira. "What are you doing here? There's much to do."
"I'm sorry, love." Baatar said. "I just… I needed a moment." This softened Kuvira's expression.
"Not as easy as you figured, right?" She said, taking place on the other swing. "It's okay. You're allowed moments of weakness. After all, this place will be gone before long and it has been your home in the past."
"No it wasn't." Baatar said, voice angry. "Zaofu is a place for benders and other special people. I never was one of those, so why should I be sad if it's gone?!" Baatar harshly said, before looking away. His eyes were watering. Brilliant. That meant his glasses would be a mess…
A gloved hand was placed on his, before it was grasped tightly.
"You are special. If anyone says otherwise I will hunt them down." Kuvira told him. And despite his mood, Baatar smiled.
"Same." He said, before letting go. A few moments passed, before a silly taught ran across his mind as he started swinging.
"Baatar?" Kuvira asked, sounding a little incredulous.
"It's a swing, isn't it?" He answered somewhat cheekily. "So why not use it that way?" Kuvira just smirked.
"Baatar, we really don't have time for this…" She tried. He ignored her, before getting to the highest point and jumping off.
"Baatar!"
However, her worries were unfounded, as he managed to land perfectly. Baatar turned around to see Kuvira's surprise quickly wiped from her face for a small smile as she clapped for him.
"You've come a long way."
"We both did." Baatar said. "Now let's get going. I'd hate to leave the Great Uniter without her desired results."
