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This is one is for a shipping I usually do not write about.

"In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing." -Robert Ingersoll

The sun was rising across the seemingly unending ocean. It appeared like the edge of a small, gold coin and from it the sky became a touch of pink and gold. The rest of the early morning sky was a solemn purple. The ocean itself was still in the unperturbed darkness of the night.

Sokka sat on the sandy beach, wriggling his toes in the cool, scratchy sand. There was a coldness in the air that suggested fall was approaching. He did not seem to be aware for he was in his usual sleeveless blue shirt. The rhythmic pounding of the waves sang to him like a lullaby. He watched the scene with sleepy eyes and wondered if he would catch a glimpse of the unagi.

He looked over his shoulder when he sensed that he was not alone. She came towards him in no hurry. When she arrived, she flopped down on the sand rather ungracefully, which was not really her style. He smiled warmly at her. "What are you doing out here this early?" she asked with concerned eyes. "I woke up and you were gone."

"Sorry," he murmured in response, "I just wanted some fresh air." They watched the sunrise quietly for some time. When the sun had almost climbed entirely over the ocean she spoke again.

"Aren't you happy here, Sokka?"

He looked at her with shock. "Of course I am. I just miss my home."

Her eyes were sympathetic. "Oh, and your family?"

"Yes."

"They could come visit," she suggested with encouragement.

"That's a good idea," he said back. He put his arm around her shoulder. "Thanks."

"Sokka…is there anything else?"

"What do you mean?" he asked, tilting his head down to look at her face.

"You know perfectly what I mean," she stated with a trace of fond irritation on her face.

Sokka's arm pulled her in closer to himself. He looked at the ocean with shadowed eyes. "No," he said softly, "There's nothing else."

He held her and she did not say anything more. He wanted his family to visit, but only father and gran-gran were left. His sister and Aang were…gone. His eyes turned towards his wife, flowing with love but with a hint of despair in their depths. Suki was his world now and if it had not been for her…

He would have let himself became lost.

A/N: Wow, this is the 25th chapter on this series. I am considering making it the last piece. Reviews would be loved! Thanks!