Told you that I wasn't abandoning this. Actually, I've been writing in my mind while sit at work to keep myself from thinking about how much I hate my job. Haha. Anyway, here it is!

The morning was cold, but when Kai opened her eyes, she was perfectly warm. Nestled in Bolin's strong arms, her head beneath his chin, she was perfectly comfortable in the warm embrace they held under the blankets.

But the sun kept rising and no matter how hard she tried, Kai could not drift back to sleep. The day was here. Nothing was going to stop time. And she worried. Exasperated and afraid, she pulled herself out of the strong earthbender's arms. After a long sigh, she smiled down at Bolin as he slept on. Climbing from beneath the blankets, she kissed him on the forehead, brushing thick locks away from his eyes. He grinned in his slip, but did not otherwise stir.

To think, that in a matter of hours she could no longer feel any connection to this man who had become the rock in her life. Simply the thought of starting over sent chills across her skin. Grabbing Bolin's discarded shirt from the ground, she wrapped herself in the fabric and stood by the window.

The spring morning was cool and her sigh fogged the glass. Reaching out, she wrote her name in the condensation. Who was she? Still, despite defeating Gatz, she knew nothing of her past. Now, all of it was gone with his memories and she could again lose herself. Panic gripped her heart and her stomach churned. She rubbed at the goosebumps on her arms and fought the urge to cry.

"Hey," a soft voice called. She turned. Bolin was awake, holding the bed sheet around his shoulders like a child.

"Are you cold?" he asked. He didn't wait for her response before he stepped closer and wrapped her in the cloth as well. She stood there, soothed by his presence. With her bending, she melded their beings into one, an action that seemed so natural after their night together.

"I don't ever want to forget this," she sniffed, snuggling herself to his chest.

"Don't worry," he laughed halfheartedly. "You and me. We're pretty unforgettable."

Kai feigned a scowl, but laughed anyway, appreciating his humor. After a kiss, he pulled her back to him.

"Nothing changes," he said, repeating her words from the previous night. It was a promise. A promise that, no matter the outcome of the coming day, what bound them together would stay. Even without her bending.

This plagued Kai. She knew Bolin would hold onto her whether or not she was changed by the loss of her bending. She worried that he would be trapped with her by his own loyalty and love. A love that might not be returned. Of all things, this scared her the most. That she would cost him more pain than she would ever be able to comprehend. She was too afraid to voice any of it. From their union, however, she knew he understood.

"Kai," said Tenzin softly, "it's time."

She nodded and stepped from under Bolin's arm. She took a deep breath and stood straight, trying to seem composed because inside she was shaking. Every step she took towards Korra, every step she took away from her new life and toward the uncertain future that awaited her, she felt her resolve crumble. She hated this. Kai had never been one to bemoan her fate, but she hated this timeless drifting. She had no past, no future. She had only the people she was now walking away from. Tenzin and Pema who had given her a home at the temple. Iroh and Asami who had joined her in her quest to right Gatz's wrongs. Korra and Mako who had joined the fight. Pyke who had died in the final battle. And Bolin...

She stopped.

She couldn't take another step.

She couldn't.

Not now.

Turning, she ran back to Bolin. He caught her as she buried her face in the crook of his neck and shoulder. He squeezed her tight, lifting her off the ground.

For a moment he held her like that, suspended between times.

"I-" she sobbed, "I can't, Bolin. I can't."

"Shh," he kissed her gently, setting her back down. She looked up at his green eyes, at his sad smile. "Nothing changes," he whispered in her ear.

Strengthened, her knees solidified enough to support her own weight and she stood, still holding his hands.

"Nothing changes," she echoed.

She turned back to Korra, her hands slipping out of Bolin's

Bolin felt his brother lay a comforting hand on his shoulder as he watched Kai take her slow steps towards where Korra waited. his breath hitched when the two waterbenders faced each other. His pulse drummed in his ears and Kai dropped to one knee, head bowed.

When Kai lifted her head, eyes closed and vulnerable, Korra entered the Avatar state.

The wind instantly came to life, bringing to being a maelstrom of cherry blossoms. Dust stung his eyes, but Bolin could not bring himself to close them.

When the world around them settled and Korra came back from her state, Kai's eyes were still closed.

"Kai?!" Bolin ran reaching her just as she collapsed.

Will she remember Bolin? Is she dead? I Know, but will not tell you MWAHAHAHA, You'll just have to wait for the next chap. Oh, and leave a review please. Was it good? Bad? Could I have done something differently? What do YOU want to see happen? I read every review! As in, I refresh the page until I get one. Lol. I have no life.