"Alright Lin just take it one step at a time." I'd been released from the hospital a few hours ago by Katara with a warning to take it easy. So Kya had come and driven me home. But now she was fully intent on nursing me which meant dealing with her constantly treating me like an invalid.

"Kya I might not be able to see the path but I know how many steps to the door I need to take." Although I was finding it a bit difficult. My seismic sense was difficult to use and so far I could barely see more then two feet in front of me. I wouldn't call what I was doing walking, more like shuffling as I wasn't sure of the exact distance and wouldn't allow Kya to help me.

I can do this. Just make it to the door.

It took a while but I finally managed to make it to my goal. I reached out my hand like I had a thousand times but as my hand got close I didnt feel the metal of the doornob, instead I felt nothing but air.

"Uh Lin you still have another few feet to go."

What? But I was sure I was there. In a panic I felt around a bit more but discovered she was right.

Kya took my hand despite what protest I put up and guided me to where the door actually was. This time I really did manage to open it, but once I was inside I faced another problem. My seismc sense only worked around solid earth and metal while my home was fitted with hard wood floors.

"Come on Lin lets get you somewhere comfortable so I can fix you some dinner." A part of me wanted to just relax and let Kya help me but If I was ever going to get better I had be able to walk withing my own house.

"I got it."

"You sure?"

"Yeah I'm pretty sure I can find my own couch in my own house." I said a bit to harshly and instantly regretted.

"Alright but don't be afarid to call if you need some help." after a moment I heard her footstps as she walked away leaving me alone. When I was sure she was gone I took a couple steps and reached for the wall to feel my way around. I hadn't wanted Kya to see me doing something so helpless like this.

Come on it's just a few feet untill the doorway then five feet to the couch.

My hands passed over the pictures and frames that decorated the wall all the while I felt my way untill I felt the solid frame. When I ready I took a few steps extending my hands and feeling the air untill I felt the cool fabric of the couch beneath my hands. From there it was all to easy to make my way to the other side and collaspe onto my back. After a minute I could't help buy let my hands wander up to my bandages.

A few months untill I know for sure. I'll be fine, not the first injury I got in the field.

But despite how many times I told myself I'd be fine something inside me, specifially the massive ball of anger refused to let me move on. I wanted to find who did this and give them exactally what they deserve.

"You doing okay in there Lin?" I heard from the kitchen. "Yeah just thinking."

I layed there for a while letting my thoughts wander to how I was going to get around without Kya noticing. I was determined to get over this as soon as possible and the longer Kya was here the more dependent I'd become of her.

I know I'll need her for some things but I don't want her to coddle me.

I wasn't sure how long I was there but I guess I dosed off because next thing I knew there was a delicious smell wafting into the room. It was the scent of something spicy cooking which was strange because last time I checked I didn't have much in the way of supplies. Feeling curious I got up and began my journey to the kitchen being careful to keep to the walls so I could feel my way around untill the scent of food cooking got closer and closer.

When I got close enough to the opening I heard Kya humming a familer tune as well as the sound of something being sturred as well as plates being moved.

"Lin you're just in time the stews almost done."

"Kya where did you get the ingredients for stew?" I asked as she moved me to the table so I could sit down.

"Well when I first got here I noticed how barren you supplies were and since I'm going to be here for a while I went to the store and buy some. I mean really Lin I know you spend more time at work then you do home but to only have some fruit and salted meat. I've known hermits in the wastelands of the watertribe who had more then that.

"Sorry, I'm not used to haveing people here."

"Don't worry about it. Now eat your stew I worked really hard on it."

It's been a while since I had her cooking. It took me a couple of minutes to find the silverware but once I did I dug into the stew enjoying every mouthful.

Kya had many skills but cooking was always at the top of the list. In fact she'd once tried to start a business but instead fell in love with traveling.

"Is it good? I haven't really tried to recipe in a while."

"Kya you know you cooking is always good." But then again I'd gladly eat anything you cooked for me.

"Thats good to hear. I was worried I'd lost my touch."

As we ate a thought popped into my head. "Hey Kya."

"Yeah."

"I know a lot has happaned but we never got to talk. I mean one minute we were heading home to celbrate then... you know." I heard her spoon drop as she realized I was right.

"Yeah I mean we haven't seen each other in nearly a year."

"Well we do lead some pretty active lifes. But tell me how have you been? Last I heard you were in the firenation."

"Oh yeah I was hitting up some of their tourist spots. Then I somehow wound crashing a party that soon got out of hand. What about you?"

"Police work mostely, but I have tried to have a social life."

"Really?"

"I take days off from time to time." At least once or twice a month.

"And tell me Lin what exactly do you do on these days off?"

"I mainely just relax at home." The table shook slightly as she got up. After a moment I felt her arms wrap around me. "Well it might be a bit late but I hope you like your present."

"It's perfect Kya" I said returning the hug. It felt nice being there just the two of us.

"How about tommrow we go into the city and we have a proper birthday celbration."

"Sounds good to me." Although a part of me did wonder exactly she had planned. Kya was nothing if not spontaneous and that sometimes led to her getting in over her head.

"Now come on lets finish up here and head upstairs so that I can do your daily healing session."

"What?"

"Yeah I have to do regular healing sessions so your body can recover."

As soon as we finished she took me by the hand and led me up the stairs and into my room. I took a seat and waited for the water to hit my face.

Moments later I could feel the cold soothing sensation of her healing abilites around my eyes and cheeks.

"This should only take a few minutes so just try and hold still."

I'd forgotton how good this can feel.

It felt so good I let out a few well moans as my muscles relaxed. When it was over my face was left slightly numb but feeling better.

"Alright then now lets get to bed."

Wait what?

"Kya what do you mean?" but she wasn't in front of me, instead I heard a slight rustling sound comming from the bathroom. "I'm sleeping with you of course."

"What?"

"Lin you only have one bed. Besides I need to be near you incase something happen in the middle of the night. Besides it's not the first time we've sleeped together now move over so I can get in."

I knew I wouldn't be able to change her mind so after quickly stripping into my nightwear I pulled back the blankets and got in next to her.

It was strange to be in bed with her after so many years but I also felt slighty relived as she always did help me relax and feel safe.

"Night Lin."

"Night Kya." I turned over and started to drift off but not before Kya said something that really got to me. "Lin I know it's not in your nature to admit things but If you ever need to let it all out you know I'll listen. After all you're someone very special to me and I hate to see the people I love in any kind of pain.

"I know Kya." And hopefully I'll be able to let her in soon.