Disclaimer: Okay, I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender, proof to the rest of the world that there is a merciful God(please don't be angry, it's just a joke)………..

OKAY (doing aerobic exercises at brisk pace very pathetically) alright okay, keep moving don't stop………………..

Okay, no more nonsensical ramblings…………….straight to the story………..

Recap: Zuko stared upward as the large white beast plummeted quickly through the air.

Straight at his ship………….

" FIRE THE ENGINES, FULL SPEED, PUT EVERY MAN WE CAN ON SHOVELING COAL!GO GO GO!" Zuko screamed over the terrified shouts of the sailors.

Fear and necessity pulled most of the men into action, stumbling over each other, frantically racing for the engine rooms.

Zuko found himself almost alone on the deck, the large white mass growing ever larger, ever closer. His clenched fists trembled with panic as precious seconds ticked by.

Moments seemed to stretch into minutes, then hours. Zuko could barely contain his fear.

A violent lurch from under his feet tossed Zuko to the deck, and staring up from his back, the Prince realized that it was too late. Fear immobilized him as his eyes glazed over in shear unadulterated terror.

Above him, Zuko barely registered the sight, as the bison pulled his tail outward and pushed sharply against the air, pulling himself to a stop, only 3 yards from the mast of the Fire Nation ship.

Appa took off in a blaze of strength spurred forward by the adrenaline, inspired by the whispered urging of his master's soft semantics. Not all the individuals on board the flying creature had expected this turn of events however.

A short scream rent the air as a figure umbled down from the beasts back, falling towards the deck.

Golden eyes observed as the horrified companions of the victim stared down at the falling girl. Pushing himself to his feet, a young man raced forward. Luck alone would allow for the girl to survive.

Luck, or destiny………………

A short chapter I know, but I'm in a difficult time of my life, so it makes it hard to find the time to update, I truly apologize.

Also, I had no inspiration for my 30 seconds of randomness, so sadly, this chapter will have none. If you have ever had someone who said stupid things often, like me, send me examples in your reviews and I'll try to work them into 30 Seconds of Randomness. Thank you, and thank you to my reviewers.

I STILL love you all, even you monkey 2000, even if you STILL don't like my story.

WindBender