Sky's p.o.v.

Great of all things I have to miss the lovers cave, I was gonna get Aang stuck with the Hippies so I could get lost in the dark with Sokka.

I let out a deep sigh as I stayed in my hiding spot making sure the coast was clear. So now I needed to come up with a plan on how to catch up to the others fastest. Well if I could get boat money, I could catch a ride to Kiyoshi, or I could find my way to Gao Ling in time for Toph if . Dang I don't know where here is without a map.

I wandered my way out of the secluded valley as I thought. I knew money would be needed so I began devising how to get cash.

The first village I visited had a butcher who bought animals to cut up so I went and did some hunting selling him the animal and someone else the skins so jingle in my pocket, a backpack which I bought and filled with supplies and some directions. I also invested in some new clothes to blend in better. I braided my wavy blond hair and pinned it so it hid under a bandana I bought and found some mens black pants and a brown tunic. I certainly didn't want to stand out to much, well at the moment.

I decided to follow a trail used by caravan's to get to Gao Ling knowing it'd hopefully get me there in time. Travelling alone was a drag pretty quick though. I couldn't just glide because one it would draw attention and two I forgot my staff on Appa.

As I journeyed I decided in some towns if I couldn't find work I'd change into my other clothes and sing for money, so that was another way I figured out to get money. For these I usually sang Disney songs, and changed into my water tribe dress back.

I eventually spotted a pair of beggars and realized upon better look it's Zuko and Iroh. I pouch a bit of my gold as well as catching a few fish bow fishing before I return to where they are.

Just in time to. There's an idiot making Iroh dance by swinging swords at his feet.

I rush over to the big moron and slug him (Bet you thought I was gonna slap.)

"How dare you pick on a helpless old man.", I say glaring at sword boy who looks at me stunned as do the two firebenders in attendance.

"Now bow and apologize before I make sure your incapable of reproduction." Which not surprisingly puts fear in said idiot who does as asked throws his coin in the basket and leaves as my glare follows.

"Why thank you, you are such a charming young lady.", Iroh says as I look at them and finally face to face recognition enters theirs.

"Why thank you Mushu, I brought you guys some fish you can make yourselves for dinner.", I say handing him the food and a pouch of money.", May this help you on your way " As I wink.

"Wait why did you help us.", Zuko says.

"Oh, because sometimes everyone needs a friend, also you not that bad. Underneath all that pride somewhere is a good guy who needs a little kindness directed his way."

"What do you want from us?", Zuko asks disbelieving.

"Nothing, just making sure you don't die of starvation. ", I say "so see you Lee, we'll meet again."

I head on my way when I come to a fork in the road where a rough guy jumps out.

"Hey what up.", I say.

"What a pretty thing to be on her own.", he says looking at me.

"Ya but I gots peoples expecting me so I aint gots time for you bub.", I say as I stare him down.

"You'll bring a pretty penny then your owner can fix your smart mouth.", he says.

"Wouldn't work, cause one your a jerk and two, I 'd die first.", I say perkily or maybe you will if you don't get lost."

as I take my bending stance eyeing him. Dummy he is swings his fist at me so I use blood bending, and suddenly he's beating himself up.

I keep at it until he passes out then continue on my way.

I eventually find a fire nation colony and decide to rent a hawk which I claim to send to my soldier boyfriend a happy birthday but it's really a note so my friends know I'm safe.

The best part was the hawk guys take bribes so getting them to let me was a breeze.

I was feeling very optimistic that I could catch up after especially after I found, you guessed it a map. So between it and my handy dandy compass I was making decent time and I traveled with caravans when I could pretending to be a boy and acting as a protector against bandits.

The caravans were nice cause then I was less lonely for a little while.

Sokka's p.o.v.

We were sitting in the middle of a swamp eating giant bugs on a stick when a fire nation messenger hawk landed by me looking at me. Last time was cause we accidentally had a fire nation baby in Omashu. But I took the message anyways and instantly the hawk flew off.

"What is it Sokka?", my sister asks intently as I unroll the scroll to reveal very neat hand writing and at the bottom is Sky's name.

"It's a letter from Sky.", I say them begin to read.

Sokka,

I bribed a fire nation soldier while in disguise to send you this note.

I'm safe, and I escaped the cave in and airships by finding a good safe hiding spot.

If this finds you in Omashu beware Azula, she's crazy.

Also the bag will never really go with the belt.

I'm working my way back to you guys the long way, so don't worry and I'm no where the hawk is .

See you all soon. Love, Sky

"Well at least we know she's safe.", Aang says.

"Ya.", I say "I can't wait, I miss her."