Disclaimer: ATLA is all Mike and Bryan's.

Wow, three updates in one day! I guess this story has me really going! Enjoy :)


Her breaths came in harsh gasps, chest heaving and eyes wild. She pressed her back against his, trying to find a way out of this mess. Dozens of them surrounded the pair, slowly closing in. She bent her flowing weapon as he ignited a bright flame. Both were high off adrenaline.

"Ready?" He whispered with a smile.

"Whenever you are." She smirked back.

"Ladies first."

She rolled her crystal blue eyes and growled before suddenly lashing out at the men. He followed her lead, bursts of fire jetting toward the enemies. They rolled and lunged as one, attacking with the ferocity of an army.

No matter how difficult the situation was, she knew her back was always, always covered by his watchful eye. And no matter what happened, he could always count on her to stick with him.

After countless advances, the two halted, once again back to back. The dozens of men that had previously encircled them were now all unconscious, scattered around the moonlit clearing.

"Ready?" She asked, turning to smile at her companion.

"Whenever you are." He answered, golden eyes glowing in the night.

"Ladies first." She smirked.