This is my first fanfiction so please bear with me. It starts off a bit TophxAang but it isn't really. This is going to have more chapters so please review and tell me how it is.

Rated: K+ Genre: Action/Adventure/general

Disclaimer: Unfortunately I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender Though I wish I did.

Chapter 1 Forgiveness

The blazing sun shone down on our favorite gang while they sailed through the harsh desert on a sand sailor. A glider with masts used for transportation in the desert. Not too long ago their flying bison named Appa was stolen by sandbenders and sold to a trader in Ba Sing Se.

When the sandbenders found out the bison belonged to the Avatar they offered them a ride on their sand sailors to the Earth Kingdom capital Ba Sing Se. Aang the Avatar was furious at first when he learned his beloved animal guide was taken from him. His rage brought on the incredible power of the Avatar state. Without his friend Katara who knows what would have happened? Eventually he agreed to let them take him to Appa.

Aang the Avatar was a 12(112) year old monk and the last airbender in the world. Travelling with him are his friends and companions Katara, Sokka, and Toph. First of all, Katara is a 14 year old waterbending master and cares for Aangs well being. Next, Sokka is the 15 year old warrior from the Southern Water Tribe. Big Brother to Katara he is often overprotective and always hungry. Last but not least is the newest edition to the group. Toph is a blind 12 year old girl who 'sees with Earthbending.

Throughout the entire ride Aang was glaring daggers at the sandbenders. The sandbenders, fearing the Avatar state, remained far to the back of the sand sailor they were riding.

"Don't worry Aang we will find Appa soon. He'll be okay I promise." Katara told Aang encouragingly while putting an arm around his shoulders.

"Thanks Katara." Aang replied trying to smile but not quite pulling it off.

" I know what your thinking Aang, but the sandbenders are trying to make up for what they've done wrong. Also, you should talk to Toph again. You know it isn't her fault all of this happened so you shouldn't blame her." With a nod towards Toph Katara moved to sit next to her brother Sokka who was busy stuffing his face with food. Momo the flying lemur joined in by eating a bug.

Aang contemplated what Katara told him and eventually walked over to Toph. Said person was leaning over the sand sailor looking bored out of her mind. She turned upon hearing footsteps approaching. Cloudy grey eyes met her milky white gaze as he thought of what to say to her.

"Well are you going to stand around all day or are you going to say something Twinkletoes?" Toph questioned rather rudely.

Surprised by this Aang asked, "How did you know it was me?"

"Simple." Toph stated with a smirk, "I can feel your light footsteps when you walk. I'm blind remember?"

"Oops! Guess I forgot. Sorry about that." Aang answered a bit ashamed at himself for forgetting such a simple fact.

"Don't worry about it Twinkletoes Iget it all the time." Toph replied with a shrug. "So what did you come to say in the first place?"

Aang flinched and for once was glad Toph couldn't see it. Taking a deep breath he built up enough courage to say what was on his mind.

"I don't blame you for losing Appa Toph. I know you tried your hardest to prevent what happened. I was just angry that Appa was taken. Without you we wouldn't have escaped from the collapsing library. Please forgive me for yelling at you earlier."

Toph looked surprised for a moment before saying, "Stop being mushy Twinkletoes."

"Of course I forgive you. If I was you I would have been angry as well. You should really be saving your energy for finding Appa instead of apologizing though I am grateful. Anyways I'm sick of this annoying desert. I can't see a thing with this sand."

"You'll love Ba Sing Se Aang it's a proudly built city filled with earthbenders and of course earth so I can see." Toph smiled leaning back into her original position.

Aang blinked at hearing Toph say his actual name and not Twinkletoes for once. Frankly it was a bit creepy. All of a sudden Momo flew onto his shoulder chittering wildly. Grinning Aang petted Momo's head while thinking,'Please hold on Appa….'

So how did you like it? Good? Bad? Please review so I can see what you think. Don't worry Zuko and Iroh will be coming in next chapter.

Toph was easier than I thought to write in this story. Anyways, This is not a TophxAang fic they're just friends.