Tai Lee and Gen stepped into the Jasmine Dragon arm in arm, laughing. Gen was funny, and Tai Lee was having fun. A woman at the door told them to find a seat, and Gen lead Tai Lee to an empty table.

"So, what do you like to do for fun?"

Tai Lee smiled at him. "I like to climb things, and fight people, and... have fun!" He laughed.

"That does sound fun. So you're a Kyoshi Warrior, huh?"

"Yep."

"What's that like?"

"Oh, it's great. We get to-" She stopped as a voice came from beside her.

"What can I get you?" The girl was pretty, with waist-length chocolate brown hair and big blue eyes. She was also familiar, and for a moment Tai Lee couldn't figure out why. Then she recognized her. She'd seen a picture of this girl once, when she was going through the hot Water Tribe boy's bags. This girl was his sister! The one who was supposed to be dead.

And from behind her came a familiar voice. "Uncle! We need two jasmines at table five!"

It couldn't be... Zuko?! Tai Lee stood. Gen stood with her.

"I have to go."

"Go? Go where? I thought we were having fun-"

But Tai Lee was already gone.

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I laugh. "Go! I'll be fine. You and Uncle go serve tea to the Earth King. I'll watch the Jasmine Dragon and we can celebrate when you get back."

Zuko looks at Uncle, who is practically glowing after receiving the invitation to serve tea at the palace. I give my husband a gentle shove. "Go!"

He laughs softly. "All right."

He catches me around the waist and kisses me. My toes curl and my stomach roils with heat, and I consider making Uncle go alone.

But Zuko pulls away, smiling at me, and I push his hair off his forehead. "I love you."

"I love you, too, Kara."

And they're gone. They climb into the carriage and I watch as they drive away. Then I shake my head and return inside. Maybe I'll make cinnamon rolls tonight. Zuko loves them.

I step into the back room, thinking about what I'll need to make the gooey, yummy pastries. I grab the cinnamon and the flour and sugar, and set them on the counter. I'm reaching for a spoon when I hear clattering from outside. I frown.

There were alley cats in the refugee camps in the lower rings, but here in the Upper Ring? I push open the door and peer outside.

"Who's th-"

And that's when the rock hand slams over my mouth, cutting off my words.

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So.. it's building up to the big scene! Can anyone guess what it's gonna be? *laughs evily*

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