A/N: hey guys...sorry i havent been updating lately. i was waiting for this chapter to be betaed, busy with volleyball, and fantisizing over me and friend's new collab story for the percy jackson archive. im not sure when it will come out cuz im waiting for andy to- u know what? here's the chapter...

My Life's Changer

Chapter 10 (i think)

Kira/Liliana's POV

"Air is the element of freedom. The key to freedom is to have fun. So, Kira," Aang asks, eyes serious when he turns to face me. "what is the most exciting thing you have ever done?" He's resolved to teach me Airbending for the next seven hours. We were supposed to start earlier, but my wake up call was Sokka, and he didn't wake me up until after the Gaang ate breakfast. So now I'm barely awake, and my stomach is growling like crazy. But that's what I get for asking Sokka, of all people, to wake me up. Who cares? I was having this awesome dream, and if anyone woke me up a moment earlier, I would have slapped them.

"Really, Aang? I bet your girlfriend already told you about my whole life so I won't be explaining it again, thank you very much." I pause, trying to read Aang's neutral expression as he nods. Katara glances at me from where she and the Gaang lounge against the wall. "But do you honestly think that I would do anything fun?"

"Now you're sounding like Zuko." Sokka laughs, but then turns strangely pensive. "But now he seems...happy. I don't even know the last time he was happy."

Whoa. Back up.

"Toph didn't tell you? I thought that your girlfriendwould've told the whole Fire Nation by now," I say, exaggerating the word girlfriend on purpose. I know he likes Toph, though I know they aren't a couple yet. I don't miss the way Toph's cheeks redden as she hurries from the room.

"Looks like I've got something to do." She runs back into the palace. Dammit— I think I gave her an idea. Silence falls in the training grounds.

"Anyways . . . let's get back to the task at hand," Aang suggests. I nod and his face lights up. "Have you ever gone penguin sledding?" I shake my head. "Oh my gosh! You need to learn how to have fun. Maybe we can bring Zuko. . . . He needs to loosen up. . ." Wait. Bring him where? Oh, never mind. Aang is still yapping about how much fun he had penguin sledding. "You've been on Appa before right?"

"Yeah. But I was unconscious both times." I roll my eyes and suddenly Aang is pulling me toward Appa.

"Come on. You're gonna get a sense of freedom!"

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"That was so fun!" I enthuse, jumping off Appa's back. We just flew around the Fire Nation and the rush of the wind against my face was so . . . freeing. I guess Aang's lesson on freedom was well taught.

"Okay. Back to the real stuff. Since you mastered Earthbending already, and you're from the Earth Kingdom, you might have trouble with Airbending. So let's start off with something easy. You are going to try to make a dome out of air. Like so." Aang moves his arms in a circular motion above his head. A dome is forms in less than four seconds. "Try to attack me." I follow his orders and Earthbend a medium sized boulder at him. The boulder gets pulled upward by the swirling currents of the dome, and flies straight for Sokka. I quickly gain control of the boulder before it can squish him.

"Okay. Looks easy enough." I try to copy Aang's formation, moving my arms in a circular motion, but I end up picking up rocks and air and form a kind of cave. I sigh and drop everything.

"It's alright Kira. You'll get it eventually. Try it again. But this time, move your arms more fluidly. Last time the movements were fierce and forceful. That's what caused you to pick up the rocks. Earthbending comes from strong and quick movements, while Airbending is more graceful."

I nod and take a deep breath.

(line) Six Hours later...

"Yeah!" Aang exclaims, facing lighting up. "You got it! Now, before you fully master Airbending, you have to learn my favorite move. I invented it myself. I call it the air scooter." Finally! It's almost over. "First you make a sphere of air." I do as he demonstrates. "Now here's the tricky part. You jump on and keep your balance." He does as he explains, and I copy. Then he starts riding around in circles. I try to, but I fall on my behind. Aang chuckles, and his eyes focuse on something behind me. I turn around.

"Zuko!" I call, and run over to him before I can stop myself. I jump on him, my legs around his waist. He holds me up with ease. I lean down slightly to kiss him. I guess this is the only time I'll ever be taller than him. Our lips touch for a longer kiss than I expect. I guess you could say it looks like we're making out . . . Katara giggles and Toph rolls her eyes in my peripheral vision. I lower myself to the ground as soon as I feel vibrations of someone else approaching, standing in front of Zuko with my arms around his neck. A servant walks beside Zuko and bows. Zuko takes the tea from the tray the servant holds. I make eye contact with the servant and can hardly contain my gasp. It was Moku. Shit. I quickly release my grip on Zuko and step back, but it's too late. Moku shoots a deadly glare my way as he retreats. A wave of guilt washes over me as I realize I haven't thought about him since our failed 'date'. In my defense, I have had
more pressing matters at hand, but still . . . I accept the tea Zuko holds out to me and take a sip. Mmm . . . Ginseng. My favorite.

"So Kira. I heard you and Sparky made out yesterday."

Toph's comment makes me smile and, ignoring Sokka and Aang's perpetual surprise, I kiss Zuko again. A gasp from behind makes me pulls back hastily once more— but the damage is done. I turn around to meet Mai's surprised eyes.

"Zuko?"

A/N: yeah yeah i know it was short. kinda...yeah. so there was a little confusion on who Liliana was...She is the same person as Kira. The spirits changed Liliana's name to Kira so she would forget her past with Zuko because the spirits knew that Zuko would eventually team up with Aang...Get it? PM me if u dont

also...er...DEMIGODS RULE! i found out two weeks ago that im a demigod. Wanna hear more? read our collab story. its percy jackson and NOT POSTED YET. so i will notify u if you wanna read it. its basically 4 OCs that go to camp half blood. i think its just random one shots...so yeah...ANd ALEX! if ur reading this, then i will NOT go on a date with N.D.A. tonight. k. (N+M= hades and aphrodite grandkids. lol.)

oh yeah! who else is watching THE LEGEND OF KORRA?

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Marina (smith) Di Angelo :]

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