The Assassin [atla]

chapter eight

After a couple weeks of riding on Appa's back, Kai's wounds had finally started to heal. Her ankle was still a bit sore and sometimes she would get dizzy spells from her mild concussion, but other than that she was feeling like her normal self. Sokka was a big help during her healing process, him basically becoming an overprotective mom of some sort and stopped her from doing anything remotely dangerous. Although it was extremely cute to her, it was also slightly annoying how clingy he can be. Not that she was complaining.

During the ride Aang had filled them in on everything that Avatar Roku said, including the fact that he had to master all four elements before the comet arrived. Aang was really stressed about it, basically pacing the whole way there and almost falling off of Appa, which gave Kai multiple mild heart attacks. Katara was quick to reassure him, telling him that she would teach him a few moves herself.

Within just a few minutes of flying they came across a rather beautiful lake with a large waterfall. Kai couldn't help but smile brightly at the scenery, taking in how beautiful it looked. Although the peace was quickly ruined by Appa as he landed roughly in the water, sending a large wave straight to Momo, who was sitting peacefully on a rock. She watched in mild amusement as Aang went to strip down to join the bison, only to be yelled at by Katara for getting distracted.

"So while you guys are playing with water, what am I supposed to do?" Sokka asked.

"You could clean the gunk out of Appa's toes?" Aang suggested as he handed Sokka a large stick.