Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studios.
Appa groaned out a low greeting at their arrival and she buried her face in his fur, nuzzling the great shaggy beast. Part of her knew this would be the last time she would fly with him for a very long time.
When she pulled away, Aang was waiting for her. Wordlessly she accepted his hand. He held her gaze briefly, before turning away to gather Appa's reigns. Her heart ached as she settled into the saddle alone.
She heard Aang's gentle command and once again they were flying. Closing her eyes she let the world fall away beneath her.
Author's Notes: Welp, I failed. Migraines struck up again and frankly I just didn't feel like turning on my computer. So I'll try to get a couple extra chapters out this week to get back on track.
