"You've been through a lot, haven't you?" Tara asked Leiko after she explained everything.

"Yeah, a lot. I can't believe that just a little less than a month ago…everything was fine. They were here with me, where I could laugh with them. It feels like they've been gone for an eternity."

"You must miss them."

"I miss them all so much. They were my family. And I'd give anything to kiss Zuko again, or laugh with Iroh, or hold Reina, or go hunting with Tila."

"I can imagine." Tara sympathized. "I miss my family back in Solomi."

"I liked that town, it was nice and quiet. Living in the capital everyday kept me on my toes." Leiko stated. "Have you had any word from your family?"

"Not in many years. But I do know that my sister, Cera, is being held hostage by the fire nation soldiers." Leiko looked stunned.

"Your twin sister? What did she do?"

"She organized a rally against the fire nation soldiers and was caught. Only the gods know what they're doing to her."

"Than what are you doing here?" Leiko asked as she set aside her cup and stood up. "You should be out there, fighting for your family!"

"Awe, Leiko." Tara said and then sighed. "I have no fight left in me."

"Nonsense! The Rebel has never lost her fight! You're a warrior! We never lose grip! We stay in the game until we die! We live to protect out families!"

"You don't have any family left to protect, Leiko. You should be like me. Eyes glazed over and wondering what your purpose is in life." Tara asked as she turned away.

"Tara, you were The Rebel! You were an awesome warrior! And you still are! Don't let your move to the northern air temple make you forget!"

"It hasn't. There are millions of fire nation soldiers Leiko. Even two warriors of our magnitude couldn't take them all down. Not even the Blue Spirit did it alone." Leiko felt pain come to her heart and that queasy feeling return to her stomach. She touched it and swallowed. Her poor Zuko…

"Zuko was the Blue Spirit." Leiko admitted. Tara looked up.

"What?"

"Yes. He was." And then there was silence.

"But I thought he was trying to capture the avatar. And he worked with him?"

"He had no choice." Leiko said and bowed her head.

"Leiko," Tara brought them back to the subject, "Even though you are a strong warrior, you couldn't defeat a whole army rank on your own. I know you want revenge, and that's all normal, and I respect that…but you can't do it. You'd just be killed." Leiko clenched her fists.

"I can do anything for him." She said. "And I don't have to do it by myself. I have you to help."

"Huh?" Tara looked surprised.

"Don't you get it? A warrior needs adventure and the ecstasy of the feeling when her sword slices through her enemy. You won't find that here."

"I've slain about a few dozen fire nation soldiers here. That's good enough for me." Tara said.

"I'm asking you to come with me and get your life back, as an old friend."

Tara looked up at Leiko. And at the moment, Leiko found remorse in her sunken eyes. She looked like she had lost sleep on the matter for years. And she probably did. But she wasn't too lost to be saved. No warrior ever gave up like that, or at least they shouldn't. Leiko knew that Tara would only be proud to get back in the game, and she wanted to redeem her old friend back to the way she was. "Please," Leiko spoke again. "If you help me get revenge, I'll help you free your sister." Tara looked up with a glisten in her eyes.

"I haven't seen my sister in so long." She spoke softly.

"You have my word. My word is my bond."

"Your bond is your blood?" Tara asked. Leiko nodded and held out her hand. Tara smiled and stood up to face Leiko. She shook her hand. "Deal."

Leiko and Tara helped the rest of the crew pack up their supplies and bring them down to the ship. Tara gathered her things in a knapsack and packed up all her weapons. She walked around the temple one last time to say goodbye to those she knew and held close since she moved there. But despite the melancholy look on her face, she was excited. She joined Leiko and Captain Sienna in the moving hut and made her way down the mountain range. After boarding the ship and setting sail, Tara joined Captain Sienna and Leiko at the front of the ship and looked out at the ocean as it came and went. The waves crashing up against the sound of the sails fluttering in the sea breeze, it was thrilling. Leiko watched as a smile crossed Tara's face.

"Thank you Leiko. For reminding me." Tara spoke.

"You're quite welcome." Leiko replied.

"Now, off we go to the North Pole." Sienna said and looked at the two warriors. "I'm sure the two of you will have the chance of being healed."

"I haven't had any battle wounds in years." Tara said.

"Well, with some luck we'll get some." Leiko said and looked at Tara. The two teenage girls laughed after a moment. They did not fear pain or blood. After laughing so hard, Leiko felt that twinge in her stomach. She looked at everyone the other two and smiled sheepishly. She began to feel a bit dizzy. "Excuse me." Leiko said and she walked away from them and to the side of the ship where no one else was standing. She leaned over the edge and vomited again. "Dmn." She growled and wiped her mouth. "What the hell is wrong with me?" and she thought about what it could possible be. She figured it was all stress and excitement, and maybe because the ship was less stable than Zuko's. She figured that the healers at the North Pole would be able to heal her.