the thief and the airbender
before the battle
[spoilers for "Kuvira's Gambit"]
Jinora was sure she had made the right decision by staying behind in Republic City to fight. It washer city, her home, and she was going to fight for it like the majority of the airbenders. Some airbenders were helping with the evacuation to speed it up, but Jinora knew Kai wasn't among them. He was staying behind too.
She flew to the rooftop where he was waiting, and he turned to her when she landed. "Hey," he greeted, a faint smile playing on his lips.
She wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug. "Hey yourself." He placed her head on her shoulder, snuggling into the crook of her neck. Jinora smiled, but turned her attention to the horizon. "I suppose all we can do is wait."
Kai withdrew his head from her shoulder, frowning. "I guess so..." He took her hands and laced his fingers through hers', uncharacteristically solemn. "Listen Jinora, we know how ruthless Kuvira can be... Just promise me you'll be safe, okay?" His voice wavered.
Jinora half-smiled at him, and leaned up to press a quick kiss to his jaw. "Only if you are," she said. Kai gave her hand a tight squeeze.
Now, all they really could do was wait and hope that they would keep their promises to each other.
*SCREAMS*
my bbys stood next to each other all is glorious and good and they went on a mission - and worked together so well omg and Kai's one of the best airbenders i so called that yes YAS - and sometimes they did things in sync and stayed on top together. Kai's alive and with Jinora all is good in the world he was by her side the entire time THANK GOD THE DROUGHT IS OVER PRAISE BRYKE.
ok i'm just gonna go cry now. Feel free to leave your fangirl/boy feels in the box below. The Kainora fandom is a beautiful one.