Chapter 2: Worst Case Scenario

And so they fell. The heat caused the air to become thick and hard to breathe in, but that was the least of their worries. They were falling down the side of a fire nation aircraft, and it was a long way down.

She couldn't help but scream on the way down, but suddenly the falling stopped. Her hand grasped his; he wouldn't let her go, he wouldn't let her die.

"Hang on Toph," he groaned, obviously in pain but still determined not to let her fall.

"Aye aye captain."

She was hanging to her death, but the end was the last thing on her mind. All Toph could think about was him.

The last few months had consisted of the longest summer of her life, and yet it was the most fun and excitement she'd ever had her whole life. All because of him.

"Just…hold on," he screamed over the sound of the ships' engines, never losing the grip of her hand. He was going to try and save her life.

So many times had Toph saved Sokka; the invasion (twice), in Ba Sing Se (three times), even today she had done what she could to help. Okay, so it was pretty much a daily thing, saving Sokka. And now it was his turn to do the same for her. She knew he would try. But…

His hold on her hand started to loosen, and the earthbender closed her useless eyes, preparing for the fall to come. It didn't…yet.

She decided she would have to tell him…tell him how she truly felt. Something she had to do before she died.

"Sokka…" she tried to scream, but it only came as a whisper. "Sokka!"

"It's going to be okay Toph, I've got you. I won't let you go."

Damn, she thought. He's going to make me cry…Toph Bei Fong does not cry!

Toph held in the tears, thankful that it was Sokka she'd live her last moments with.

"Sokka, I have to tell something."

She was surprised to hear the warrior laugh. "This is really bad timing, Toph."

"I…" It would just be easier if she blurted it out. Like ripping out a porkiepig's needle. Fast and almost painless. Almost. "I love you!"

"Waah?!" Sokka almost completely let go of Toph at the moment, but caught her hand before she could fall. Their connected arms swung in the air between them.

"I love you Sokka. I couldn't die without letting you know." Damnit, don't start acting like Sugar Queen, all mushy and girlie. Just say it and be done with it.

"You're not going to die Toph, I won't let you." But they both knew it was getting harder to hold on.

"Just say goodbye Snoozles," Toph couldn't fight her tears any long. They plummeted to the earth beneath her. At least when she fell, it would be into her element. Like home.

"No…" She heard him sniffle; of course Sokka would end up crying too. And he didn't even try to fight the tears.

"Toph, I l—" BANG! Suddenly one ship fell into another, and they were both falling to their deaths. Or so they thought…until they hit metal and Sokka realized they were still in the air.

"What just happened?"

"What were you going to say?!"

Their words were jumbled together, and Sokka suddenly realized that he was straddled atop Toph. They were alive, and together.

"I was going to say…I was going to say that Iloveyou," the warrior said this proudly, but he was still nervous, and so the last of his words were muttered under his breath. The earthbender had acute hearing though, and understood every word.

"Then kiss me Snoo-" and he did. Her cheeks turned the same color his were, a light crimson, and when their lips touched a chill was sent through the both of them. The kiss lasted so long, that once the couple pulled away, they were both fighting for air.

"Mah…Marry me," Sokka said, panting. And he meant it. The space earth he had given Toph what seemed years ago was still on her forearm, as it always was, and the warrior pulled it off and told the earthbender to change its form. It was just that second that Suki came running towards them.

"Are you alright?!"

"Better than alright," Toph replied, fingering the chocker around her neck. A green scrap from her sleeve, tied to a blue piece from Sokka, held a pendant that was once Toph's space rock bracelet. It now took on the shape of a heart, and within that heart were the adjoined water tribe and earth kingdom symbols.

"We're engaged."

A/N: Okay, so its pretty much the worst-case scenario for Suki, but there were no specifics! Hehe. Besides, I had fun. I could see it all happening as I wrote it, and I hope you guys can do the same reading it. Anyway, after that, Suki pretty much had a heart attack and fell off the airship to her death. She won't be missed. (No one knows if the heart attack was caused by devastation or her girlie screams of excitement. Do we care? Nuh uh.) I love the engagement necklace 3 Alrighty, so that's Tokka week day two. Can't wait for more!! Oh, and please comment, cause when you don't you make me said…  Hehe ;)

Also, this chapter is dedicated to kasplosion, I have my reasons. :D I'm actually going to dedicate one chapter to one person, chapter one has been dedicated to someone on DA. You won't know if you've had a dedication til...well, the chapters up. This chapter is dedicated to kasplosion because of the comments i've read from you, whether the feedback is positive or negative (i dont think it ever has been tho) its honest, and it makes me happy to read your comments. ALL of your comments keep me writing you guys, remember that :D