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


For the second time she was flying through the Spirit World, although this was a new experience. Zuko held her tight, keeping her from falling from the dragon's back as they raced through the sky.

It could have been romantic if not for one nagging detail. Zuko had no heartbeat. Pressed against his chest she'd become aware of its absence. Unlike Aang, Zuko was here in spirit only.

She recalled Aang's warning and wondered how long a body and spirit could remain separate before the split was permanent. Zuko had disappeared months ago. Was she too late to save him?