after the storm
. helium lost .

Author's Notes: I was struck by this idea, plopped down to write it, and, to my utter surprise, it came out to be exactly 100 words, without any planning at all. IT MUST BE A SIGN. Anyway, enjoy. :)


A casual bump on the street was all it took.

Zuko went immediately into his defensive stance, arms raised before him, weight spread evenly over his two feet.

But Jet didn't react. Instead, he picked himself up, ruffled his hair a bit, and smiled.

"Sorry."

"I'm not a firebender," Zuko said warily.

Jet raised his eyebrows.

"I never said you were."

It was now Zuko's turn to be surprised.

"But what about—"

"There is no war in Ba Sing Se," Jet said enigmatically before turning and continuing down the street.

Behind Zuko, Smellerbee wept as Longshot held her close.


Author's Notes: Feedback is good. :D