When truth comes into the light
Disclaimer: This story was written for mere fun. I do not own any of the characters or other elements of ATLA.
A/N: Hi, everyone! After being a devoted fangirl of this site, I've finally decided to upload one of my own fanfics. This is the first time that I ever do this. Please let me know what you guys think. Enjoy! :)
P.S. Sorry if there is any gramatical error (English is not my mother tongue :P).
"What do you mean I'm not your daughter?"
Those words kept ringing inside Toph's mind. A few weeks ago, a hawk Messenger had arrived at a forest where the gang was hiding. It had a letter that was addressed to Toph. Apparently, it came from the Beifong's house. At first, the young earthbender had thought that it would say something like "young miss, you need to come back immediately. As a lady, it is your duty to…". She had already received a scroll like that one after the failed attempt of her kidnap at Ba Sing Se; unsurprisingly, such an action was payed for by none other than her own father. To get things done already, she had asked Katara to read the letter for her. What came after, she didn't quite expect it…
Dear Toph,
We are writing this letter to provide you with an information that has always been kept hidden form you. We are deeply sorry that you should find out about it through this paper rather than in person, but it had to be due to the current situation. With all our sorrow, we must inform you that we are not your biological parents. The reason of why we are telling you this is because, two days ago, a man- if we should ever call it like that- came by looking for you. We cannot explain every detail through this medium for it would have complicated our goal of warning you as soon as possible. The only thing that we can tell you is that this being had given you to us when you were only a baby. We were told specific instructions concerning you; some of them included providing you a new identity an assure that you were our true heir. After all these years, this thing has come back to take you. What was his purpose? We know not the answer to it. The only thing for sure is that he is extremely dangerous and that you must, at all cost, avoid being recognized. Even if you are with the Avatar, we are not sure about the power of this being. Toph, even if you might never forgive us, you must stay safe.
I hope to be hearing from you soon.
With love,
your mother, if you still would like to call me by that,
Poppy Beifong
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When these final words were said, everyone remained silent. It seemed as if some dark spell had overtaken them. The only thing that echoed across the field was the sound of their breathing. Aang directed his gaze towards the girl who was currently the main topic of the former letter.
"Toph, are you…?"
But she had already turned around and started to walk away.
A/N: I know this is a short chapter, but before I continue, but I promise that more of them will keep coming. Have a nice day!