A/N Here's chapter 3

I am so sorry I haven't posted in forever. School got kind of crazy and I keep getting this really stubborn cold.

Disclaimer: I do not own A:TLA or LOK

Kyo's POV (Flash back)

It was my 8th birthday, and I was in my dining room having cake with my parents. Suddenly the door to the hall burst in, and 7 masked men walked through it. I, being eight, thought I could handle anything.

I got into a bending stance, which only served to amuse our attackers, considering I couldn't bend yet. I then got really, really lucky. They threw a fire ball at me to get me out of the way, but I some how managed to accidentally firebend it just enough so that it didn't kill me, just knock me out.

When I came through my parents were dead. And I had remembered something. I had recognized the voice of one of our attackers: he was my father's closest friend, Tzi.

Kyo's POV (present)

What is he doing here? If he finds me he'll probably kill both of us. This girl may be crazy, but she did offer to feed me plus she didn't know what she was getting into when she offered. Oh, crap! What if she decides I'm to much trouble or lied earlier? Or worse she could have recognized me! I have to get out of here.

I snuck toward the door, trying to figure out how to make a run for it. I was just about to dash out of my hiding place when I finally processed what I was hearing.

"No, sir, I haven't seen or heard anything out of the usual."

"Are you sure? This boy is extremely dangerous, miss."

"Yes, I'm absolutely sure."

"Well, then have a good day, miss."

I can't believe she covered for me. In that situation, even I would have turned me in.

"Kyo, I know you're there. Come on out. They're gone."

"Why didn't you turn me in? You don't even know me at all. Heck, I don't even know your name!" I half muttered completely in shock.

"A promise is a promise. Go finish packing your bag. We need to get out of here before anyone else shows up."

With that she walked away.

Linn's POV

Ha! The look on his face after he realized I wasn't going to give him away! I don't know what has happened to that poor boy, but it looks like he hasn't had anyone to trust in a very long time. Those men said he was dangerous, but I doubt he is. He was literally shaking with fear when I caught him. If anything he's probably in danger. We are so both going to die or get captured. Well, at least I'll have company.

I glanced at my mostly packed bag. Now where did mom keep those herbs? Thank God she taught me how to correctly use them. I grabbed the fireseed from the top shelf in my room. Since he's a fire bender this should be the most effective for in general. The rest of the herbs grow locally, so I could probably find them as we need them.

After safely tucking the jar in my pack I walked back into the living room, praying he was still there. I had the oddest feeling that I'll need him on his trip.

He was leaning against the wall with his back pack hanging off one shoulder.

"May I ask why we're headed to Omashu?" Kyo asked as he push off the wall.

"I have a relative there I need to see. Don't worry, we'll avoid any cursed secret tunnels." I jested.

"Haha," he responded sarcastically, "let's do that."

Rolling my eyes, I strode out the door.

A/N: I am so sorry I haven't updated in months. I can't promise I'll update more frequently but I can promise that I will tell you if I ever stop writing this story. I hope you liked this chapter. Review, like, follow, or PM me. I like that just as much as the Christmas cookies I ate this morning.

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