Avatar: The Last Airbender: To Tame a Fire Dragon

Chapter 35: Good to Be Home

As the sun started to come up, we all woke and got ready for our trip to the Air Temple. As we cleaned up our camp site, Zuko looked at the sky, and he said, "It looks like a good day to fly home. The sky looks clear."

I looked up, smiled, and said, "Yeah, you are right. Moon Flower will love the cool air on her wings and in her mane, as well."

Aang put his things on Appa. As he sat on his head, he looked over and he said, "I bet Appa would like to get back to the temple as well to rest. This has been a nice vacation."

Iroh nodded and he said, "Yes, it was a nice break from work and just relax." As we got everything cleaned up, the others hopped on Appa and I hopped on Moonflower.

As Zuko walked up to me, he asked, "Are you sure you feel well enough to fly? I mean you sounded pretty sick with that cough last night."

I blushed and I said, "Yes,Zu-Zu, I will be fine. It's not far, and if I get sick, I will tell Moonflower to land, and I will take a short rest."

Zuko smiled at my answer as he hopped on Moonflower's back. As Aang told Appa to fly, I kicked Moonflower as she opened her wings and took off. As we flew towards the temple, Katara looked over at me and she asked, "So,Water Flower, are you going to be ok without any medication? I mean you still look pale and that cough sounds rough."

I looked over at her and answered, "Yes, I will be ok. I don't feel that sick." Katara smiled as we flew.

Sokka looked over and he wonder and asked, "So, Seume, what will happen to the wolves that you and Zuko have? Will we ever see them again?"

I giggled and said, "Yes, they will come back, and I bet they will be waiting there."

As we got closer to the temple, I coughed and I said, "Ouch, that hurts."

Zuko looked over my shoulder and he thought to himself, "She looks really pale and that cough sounds really bad. I wonder if I can do anything to help her with it."

As we got closer to the temple, I looked and I said, "Look! There is the temple." Aang nodded. As we flew in, Appa and Moonflower landed as the othersgot off. Zuko got off Moonflower's back as I got ready to get off. I slid off and landed on the ground. I stumbled a bit, but Zuko grabbed my arm and caught me before I hit the ground.

I smiled and I said, "Thanks, Zuko,I guess my legs turned to jelly." I let out a small giggle.

Zuko let me go and he said, "Any time." I started to get my things as Iroh came up and looked at Zuko , "Zuko you look worried, and I know it's about her."

Zuko nodded his head and said, "Yes, why won't she let us help her? She is being really stubborn about this."

Iroh laughed and he said, "It's like a horse. You can lead it to water, but it has to get a drink on its own."

Zuko looked at him confused and he said, "What does that mean, Uncle?"

He laughed and he said, "You will find out. Don't worry, ok." I grabbed my things, and I walked to my room. I opened my door and Fire Lily, Midnight Star, and Snow Star came pouncing on me. I laughed and I said, "Great to see you guys."

As I petted all of them, Katara came up and she said, "I guess they all missed you."

As she laughed, I nodded,got up, dusted myself off, and said, "Yeah, I guess they did."

Aang walked to his room with Momo and he said, "Thanks for showing us your home, Seume. That was the most fun I have ever had at the North Pole."

I gave him a big smile and I said, "Thanks, Aang. That means a lot."

As we all got settled down, we got ready for dinner. As I set the table, Rocky walked up to me and he said, "Waterflower, are you sure you're ok? You are sick, and if you get any sicker, you need to see the doctor."

I put down a plate and I said, "I know, but if I do everyone will treat me like a baby, and I don't want them to treat me like that."

Rocky rubbed my head and he said, "Oh, I see, but if you feel any sicker, please let us know. I just don't want anything to happen to my little,Waterflower."

I giggled and I said, "Ok, rock head." I give him a big hug as Katara calls us for dinner.

We all sat down and I said, "Wow, this looks good," as I took a taste of the soup.

Katara smiled and she said, "Thanks."

As we all ate, I looked up and I said, "It's good to be home. You know, I missed the temple."

Aang looked at me and he said, "Yeah, traveling is nice, but it's good when you get to come home."

As we all finished, I helped with the dishes. Toph walked up and she said, "Well, looks like you are sick just like I said."

I looked at her and said, "Well, yeah, I know that, but I can take care of myself."

As I glared at her and washed one of the bowls, Toph shook her head and said, "Well, if you don't want me to tell the others, you just better tell them yourself."

I blushed, sighed, and said, "I will tell them in due time. Don't worry."

As the dishes were finished, we all sat around the fountain for a little bit. I looked outside and I said, "We made good time. It's sunset now."

Aang looked out and he said, "Yeah, if we left any later, we would have been flying in the dark."

We all talked and laughed and told stories for a while until we all felt tired. We all said good night, and Zuko walked up by my side and he said, "You know, if you need anything tonight, don't be scared to come to my room and let me know, ok? I mean I am here to help."

I turned bright red, and not from the fever. I nodded and I said, "Ok, Zu-Zu, I will let you know." I gave him a kiss goodnight. As I walked to my room, I closed my door and slid down to the ground.I said, "What have I gotten myself into? I don't want to hurt anyone." Fire Lily and the others came up and sat by me. I smiled as I got ready for bed.

Zuko got ready for bed. As he climbed into bed, he said, "I just hope Uncle is right and she will tell us."

As he fell asleep, Iroh smiled to himself and he said, "They are perfect will bring them just a little bit closer."He took a sip of his jasmine tea