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The Best Medicine

The metal hinges screeched as Katara closed the door behind her. Sokka was waiting in the hallway, already in his Fire Nation clothes, his back pressed against the wall. "How is he?" he asked.

Katara shook her head, "Not so good" she replied. "He's got some pretty serious injuries; it will take a while for him to recover." Sokka lowered his head, his expression grim. Katara pulled some clothes from beneath her cloak, "Could you help him get his clothes on, it may be a bit difficult for him in his condition. Then we should bring him on deck for some fresh air."

Her brother nodded. "No problem sis" he said, taking the clothes from her. Tucking the clothes under his arm, Sokka entered Aang's room and shut it behind him.

Katara wrapped her cloak tightly around herself, despite their name, these Fire Nation ships, were terribly drafty. She then decided to head above deck herself, and warm herself in the sun.

"Thanks for helping me Sokka" Aang mumbled to the warrior next to him.

"No problem buddy" he said back. After several awkward moments, they finally managed to get Aang into his Fire Nation attire. As Katara had instructed, the two were now on their way above deck to get some air that didn't smell like coal.

Aang hobbled along on his staff, already he was panting slightly and sweating a bit. This didn't go unnoticed by Sokka, who was walking but a few steps behind the injured Avatar. When they reached the stairs, he wondered if Aang would be able to make the short climb. But he did.

Toph had been leaning on the railing of the ship, also in her Fire Nation dress. Suddenly she sensed someone coming on deck. Her eyes widened in realization, she may have been unused to metal, but there was no mistaking those dainty footsteps.

Without her being aware, her feet started moving towards him. "AANG!" she cried, wrapping her arms around his neck, and pulling him into a hug.

"T-Toph?" he asked uncertainly, heat rising to his face.

In response, the earthbender just hugged his neck tighter. "How do you feel?" she asked back.

Slowly, Aang brought his hands up, and folded them around her tiny frame, completing the hug. "Much better" he answered bashfully. Toph could feel a blush in her cheeks and was positive that the color of her face was matching her dress.

Unbeknownst to the two preteens, Katara and Sokka had been watching the whole time. Sokka was shocked that Aang, was still standing. "I don't get it, a minute ago he looked like he was about to keel over any second. And now he's magically healed, what's up with that?" he asked Katara.

Katara just smiled and shrugged, "Well; love is the best medicine."

First of all I just want to say sorry to all the nice people who reviewed my last drabble fic. Your kind words will not be forgotten. But it just didn't feel like a good first chapter, but if want it back, just say so and I will repost it. Season three starts today!!!

P.S. I just want to thank xcgirl08 who is an excellent Taang Author and artist. This fic was inspired by one of her artwork called 'Daily Dose of Vitamin C' When I saw it, I always imagined that Toph was smiling and blushing, because she was relieved that Aang was alright and hadn't been killed. Xcgirl08 id you're reading this I just want to say, I'm a big fan of all your work and I hope you continue.