Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studios.


"I can't Sweetie."

Her heart dropped. She knew, but hoped anyway. Leaning into his touch she tried to listen to his reassuring words. They had to find Zuko and she was needed here. The sooner they left, the sooner they'd be back with Zuko and she'd be back home.

It did nothing to lessen the sting.

"Promise you'll write."

"Every chance I get."

"And find Zuko soon."

"I will."

Leaning forward she rested her forehead against his, her voice cracking with unshed tears. "I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you too. Be strong, we're counting on you to keep the peace."