Title: Gave Up
Eight years after the war, everyone seemed to be settling down. Aang and Katara were happily married and even had their first child named Kya. They spend most of their time in the Southern Water Tribe. Occasionally, they would visit Toph and Sokka or attend meetings in various parts of the world. Zuko and Mai are married as well and have a child. Sokka and Toph were no exception. They were married, or "hitched" as Toph would call it, two years ago when she turned 19. Now, twenty one- year old Toph and twenty four-year old Sokka live in Omashu where King Bumi gladly gave them a palace-like home.
Everything was as perfect as it seems. Toph seems to be enjoying her role as a sifu, so she opened up a school to teach metal bending to worthy students. Sokka serves as a councilman from the Southern Water Tribe. Even though he doesn't live there, the people couldn't find a more worthy candidate. Although two years married, these two refuse to give in to the monotonous routine of married life. In fact, everyday seemed to be a surprise. And yes, it includes riding the well-known mail carriers (or should I say super slides) of Omashu.
Even though everyday seemed to be a surprise, the pair always knew what to expect, like an expected surprise. However, when Sokka's bird, Hawky, delivered mail one day, the pair was shocked. Inside the carrier was a letter addressed to Sokka. It was from Katara and Aang telling them to pay a visit to the Southern Water Tribe.
"Come on Toph, it will be fun!"
"Sokka, do you realize what you're asking me to do?"
"Please Toph! The last time I've been home was more than two years ago. I haven't seen dad ever since our wedding. I haven't seen any of my old friends since our wedding. Plus, Aang and Katara are expecting us. Don't you want to see your own niece? So, please? We won't stay long, maybe just a couple of weeks?
"Hmmm, I'll think about it Snoozles.
"Really?
"Really"
"Really really?"
"Really really"
"Really really real-"
"Meathead, if you repeat that word one more time, you will be buried six feet under the earth. Got it?"
"Yes ma'am."
By now, Sokka was grinning from ear to ear. He didn't think he'd get this far. He thought Toph would just flat out disagree or tell him to go by himself. But actually consider go with him? That was unexpected.
A few days later, Toph had made up her mind and agreed to visit the Southern Tribe. However, she clearly stated that they will only stay there for two weeks and Sokka owes her big time.
Sokka had no difficulty packing because he had a number of bags that he purchased. After packing, he made a schedule for their visit. Everything was accounted for, such as bathroom breaks and relaxation times. He thought that if he gets to see his home for two weeks, he might as well make the most out of it.
As the two lay down on their beds for the night, Sokka couldn't help but think how his home would look like. He had not been there for two years, but it felt like more than that. He just hopes that Toph would not throw much of a fit.