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


As her toes sank into the cool sand she was certain of one thing; she'd been away from her element for far too long. Despite numerous protests, she'd arranged for this outing insisting the ocean air would revitalize her for the upcoming Earth King's visit.

In reality, she'd simply needed to get away from the daily stress of palace life.

The water greeted her like an old friend, rushing to meet her. Twisting her body, the water followed. Soon she was lost in the ancient rhythm of the tide.

Only when blissful exhaustion overtook her did she remember her audience.