Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender or any of their characters. I pretty much own Leilani and those involved with her life(minus the Bei Fongs and the Gaang and, well, anyone you recognize from the show itself).

This is my first A:TLA fanfic so I hope you like it! Enjoy.

PS: Sorry for the expo, it helps with the later story.

Blue eyes scaled the piece of parchment in her tan and soft hands. A small knock was heard. The fifteen year old turned her watery eyes toward the open door. A woman with pale skin and green eyes stood in the doorway.

"Is this true," the young lady asked as she clutched the parchment, "Am I really adopted?"

The older woman gasped, "Where did you get that?"

"Answer the question," she nearly growled.

"Leilani, we were going to-"

Leilani put her hand up, "Don't even say it! Does Toph know?" The woman shook her head. She shut her blue eyes to keep the tears in. "LEAVE," she screamed. The noble woman left the doorway.

The young girl slammed the door shut and locked it. She grabbed her blue knapsack and packed. During her packing, a hole formed in her floor as someone rose up. Leilani knew who it was without looking.

"Where are you going," Toph asked.

"I'm getting out of this lie-breathing hell hole. I'm sick of this place and everyone in it!"

"Wow, thanks."

"You don't count. You want to come with?"

She shook her head. "Not yet. I'm not finished being the Blind Bandit."

Leilani smirked. "Of course not. Do you want me to write?"

Toph laughed. "Maybe, if I wasn't so blind."

"Just checking," the girl paused. She grabbed Toph and pulled her into a tight hug. A single tear fell down her cheek as she spoke, "I'll miss you."

Toph returned the hug. "I'll miss you too, Weirdo."

I smiled as I remembered my 'sister'. I held the heart pendant that clung to my shoulder bracelet. Toph had given it to me the day I left. She bent it herself. It had been eleven months since I had left my home in Gaoling. I had only been staying on Kyoshi Island for a couple months. The locals had been kind enough to take me in, of course after tying me to a pole and interrogating me for a day. Once everyone was assured that I wasn't a Fire Nation spy, they had opened up their homes in joy. I studied with the Kyoshi Warriors in fighting tactics. Suki, the leader of the group, allowed me to keep a couple of fans on me. An elderly couple, Lee and Ruka, allowed me to stay with them and work at their shop. I normally did the odd jobs that the couple were too frail to accomplish. Today, my job was to sweep the front porch. My bright blue eyes looked down as I swept. A small breeze danced with my long black hair that was held back with a clip. My tan skin contrasted with the green attire that I was wearing. Since it was such a nice day, I had decided to wear a light green dress that had a white waistband. One side was slit open, allowing me some mobility. The sleeves stopped just passed my elbows. They hung loose. My bracelet clung to my bicep, unseen.

"Leilani," a familiar voice called from a distance.

I looked up to see a friend of mine. I smiled and waved.

"Orian!"

The handsome young man ran up and spun me around in a circle. He had stunning green eyes and a bright smile. He had pale skin and short brown hair. A small ponytail only held up some of his hair while the rest flowed to his shoulders. I giggled as he spun me. When it stopped, I smiled.

"How are you my friend?" I asked.

He slowly set me down. "Great now that I'm with you." My cheeks turned pink. Orian smirked. "I have a surprise for you."

I cocked my head in curiosity. "What for?"

"For your birthday! Did you honestly think I would forget it?"

I shook my head. "Although, I wish you did. You don't need to do anything for me."

He chuckled. "But that's the fun part."

"Alright, alright. Just let me finish sweeping."

He took the broom from my delicate hands. "I'm sure my grandparents would understand." He began to drag me. "Come on!"

The two of us ran toward the back of the village and into the forest. We soon reached a small lake and waterfall. I felt Orian's gaze as I looked at it.

I gasped, "I've been here for half a year and you've still been able to surprise me." I looked into his eyes and smiled. "Thank you."

"This isn't all of it." He scooted back toward a bush and pulled out a small basket that was filled with food. He grinned. "Lady Leilani, would you care to join me for a picnic?"

I giggled and curtsied. "Why, of course Master Orian. That would please me very much."

The two of us sat down near the water. The handsome man handed me a sandwich and then grabbed one for himself. Once we satisfied our appetites, we talked for a long time. I absentmindedly twirled my finger in the water. The sun began to set.
Orian sat back.

"So, how's your sixteenth birthday going so far?"

I laughed. "Near perfection."

He smirked, slowly stood up, and held out his hand. "Would you care for a dance?"

I blushed again. "There's no music."

"Does there need to be," he asked while slyly smiling.

I gently took his hand and stood up. He grabbed my small waist and pulled me close. I wrapped my arms around his neck. We swayed back and forth. He gazed into my crystal blue eyes.

"You know, I've been wondering."

"Mmhmm," I urged somewhat knowing where this was going.

"I really like you, and by the way you're blushing makes me think that you really like me. I was wondering if-"

He was cut off as I pressed my lips to his. I slowly pulled away as he smiled.

"So that's a yes."

I giggled. "Did you really have any doubt?"

"It's amazing what the mind can do," he remarked.

A sudden rustle in the bushes caused us to stop. I turned around and looked at the bush behind me. A clattering of hooves was heard. Soon enough, a large beast popped out and charged. As I turned to cover myself, it was instinctive for me to direct my hands at the beast. I braced myself and closed my eyes. The pounding stopped.

"Orian," I asked.

He had been holding me. "Um, you might want to see this."

I slowly lifted my head and gasped, "D-Did I do that?" The beast had been frozen in a case of ice. "What exactly is it?"

The green eyed boy looked at it. "I think a Sabertooth Moose-lion. I thought they hibernated."

I looked at my hands as it sunk in. "I-I just froze that thing. So, that makes me…"

"A water bender," he finished smiling.

I grinned. "I'm a water bender! WOOHOO!" I looked at the water again with curiosity. I pushed and pulled a small bubble into the air. I quickly dropped it and looked at my newly acquired boyfriend. "I think I should change my name."

He looked at me puzzled. "Why?"

"Because I'm no where near who I was. I'm a whole new person."

Orian smoothly rubbed my cheek. "Alright, what's your new name?"

I paused and then smiled. "Nahla."

"My girlfriend, Lady Nahla, is a water bender," he proclaimed.

"You betcha." I poked his chest as we kissed again. We broke apart. "Best birthday ever."

Every day after that, I trained when I could, with my boyfriend by my side of course.

Again, sorry for the long expo. Thanks for reading it anyway! I really appreciate it.

There's much more to come!