"Alright Lin now just try one more time. " Ever since I told Kya about what I did she and Katara have been trying to get me to do it agiain. But much like my bending this ability was proving allusive. It probably didn't help matters that I was trying to do it on command

"Believe me I've tried but there's nothing."

"Well what were you doing the last time it happaned?"

"Nothing, I was just standing here trying to listen to what was going on around me and then it just sort of happaned."

Belive me I'm trying. But it's kind of hard to do this on command.

This was one of the few good things to happen lately and I was not about to let this opportunity slip out of my fingers.

I tried once more but even after I took a few deep breaths and listened for as hard as I could the only thing that I could hear was my own heatbeat. So of course when I didn't see results I got angry and kicked the ground in frustration. A few seconds into my anger I felt someone take hold of my hand. Within moments I calmed down knowing who it was.

"Lin there's no need to get angry."

"But"

"No buts, we'll try again later. Now right now lets get to healing your eyes and having a good time. And before you start pouting remember that abilites espically new ones are hard to learn and will often have little to no results at first."

I wanted to protest but deep down I knew she was right. Whataver this was would take a long time to learn but I was at least on the right path.

"Alright." just as we started walking she leaned in close and whispered. "And when were done with that we can find some ways of getting rid of your frustration if you know what I mean."

"Kya!" I said a bit to loudly. She avoided my punch and snickered as she ran to her room. By now I was a bit more comfortable with walking by myself and my memory of this place was getting better so I was able to chase after her. It helped that her laughter was loud enough to follow."

When I made it to her room without bumping into anything I was overjoyed.

Although walking through her room was still a bit of a hassle and I needed her to help me.

"Good news Lin your skin has nearly healed. The redness is now just a small patch and I'm not seeing any additional patches. How does it feel?"

"It doesn't ache anymore, but it still stings a bit when it's exposed to fresh air."

"Well that's pretty normal and it should go away within a few days." she paused before asking the one question she already knew the answer to.

"And how are your eyes?"

"They haven't changed." it hurt to admit it but lying wasn't about to change anything. We'd managed to avoid the topic of my eyes for a few days now but we both knew it would come up eventually.

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be, you're doing everything you can and more. This is going to take time. Besides with you by my side I think I'm going to be okay."

"Lin if I wasn't worried about mom popping in on us I'd jump you right now." Stay calm Lin. We're taking things nice and slow for the time being.

She must have seen my expression because she started laughing again. This time however she couldn't dodge me and I tackled her to the bed pinning her arms above her head.

Time slowed as my mind proccessed what I'd done. My cheeks burned but my body refused to move.

"Well well Lin what's gotton into you?"

Even though I'd just thought about this I couldn't take it anymore.

Screw it I've wanted to do this for years.

I let go of her arms before leaning down and kissing her. We were both suprised by my sudden boldness but she quickly returned my kiss and wrapped her arms around my neck.

As we kissed the world faded away. My mind went blank and the only thing that I felt was overwelming joy.

Our kiss deepened and in a suprise move she flipped me over. "It's nice to see this side of you Lin. What do I have to do to bring it out more offten?"

"I could think of a few things." my hands went to her side and started at the hem of her shirt.

"How about first you two make sure the door is closed and locked?" panicked we scrambled off each other and got to our feet.

"Mom!? How long have you been there?"

Katara? Oh spirits this is embarassing.

"I walked by just as you gained the upper hand. I'd wondered what was going on between you two. But please do your mother a favor and next time you two decide to be intimate please lock your door. Also if you could wait untill night that would be a huge favor. Now how about you two get decent and meet Su down by the docks, it seems she has something to tell you Lin."

It wasn't untill I heard her footsteps down the hall was I finally able to breath.

"Well that killed the mood." she said grabbing my arm. As we walked I laced my hand with hers. "Not completly, but how about next time we take her advice wait untill dark."

"Tonight it is then."

With that decided we made our way to the dock. As we got closer something started to churn in my gut a sure sign that somthing bad was about to happen.

"There you two are I've been waiting for half an hour for you to get here."

"Sorry Su, but Lin's healing took a bit longer then usual."

"And how is that going by the way?"

"It's getting better." but we all knew that my words were just a small portion of the truth.

"Well that's good to hear. Anyway I've good news, or possibly bad news."

"Su just spit it out already."

"Fine but don't get to angry when I tell you this." by now I was getting annoyed and slightly worried. Su always took her time when giving bad news.

"Mom thinks she's found the gang that was at the park that day."

My heart stopped as rage shot through my body. If I could properly bend I no doubt would have sent a tremor through the island but instead I managed to say just three words.

"Are you sure?"

"She's been searching the city for weeks now. She's putting together a plan to bring them in and track down who's responible. We should have them all in the prescient by tonight."

"I want in!"

"Abloustly not!" Kya shouted before pulling me into her. For the second time today I was suprised by her strength. But it wasn't just her strength that suprised me, no it was the fact that her arms were shaking with fear.

Then it hit me. Kya had already seen me get gravely injured once.

Plus she was the one to heal most of it. And now here I am wanting to rush into action again. Great going Lin you've been dating her less then four days and you've already got her scared half to death.

"Kya's right Lin you're in no shape to do anything. We'll come and get you once the dust has setteled alright." my hands went to Kya's to ressure her. "You're right, I've waited a few weeks I can wait a few hours." Her arm loosened by didn't detach completly. I didn't blame her she probably thought I was just saying this and was planning to sneak of later.

"Kya don't worry I'm not going anywhere, I do have a promise to keep after all."

"Damn right you do." It wasn't until we heard her clear her throat that we realized that we weren't alone.

Well at least this time we're not doing something embarrassing.

"Look I don't care whatever you two are up to but just don't get your hopes up to high Lin we both know how slippery criminals can be." I nodded remembering the times I'd tracked down criminals only for them to outrun or evade me for a while before popping back up again.

"Don't worry about me Su I'll be fine."

"Good well that's all I came to say. Now I got to get back before mom looses what little patience she has. You two have fun with whatever it is you're doing here." As she left I couldn't stop my left hand from curling into a fist. This could be my best chance but a part of me was scared.

What would I do if I met the person face to face?