The next morning the sun rose, casting a slowly growing glow on the white sand. The gang awoke swiftly, moaning and rubbing their eyes. They looked at each other, questionably. A sudden rustle caught their attention. There was a dense dark forest on the island, casting a supernaturally abandoned feel to the place. At the edge was a small girl, no older then eight, collecting a small amount of wood. She was quietly shuffling around, her face pale and her skin tight. She looked malnourished, skin and bones. She had black hair that fell to her shoulders. Half was pinned up as a ponytail, and she wore a white sundress that fell to her knees. It was dirty and tattered, but it gave her a ghostly appearance.
They looked at each other. "Hello?" called Aang, looking at the girl hopefully. Her head snapped up and she let out a wail of tears. She sobbed, screaming and running into the woods. They followed, not sure why, but they did. The girl had run into another younger child, who caught her swiftly. He pushed her off and stood up swiftly. He had black hair, which fell, in a boyish way, to his chin. He wore a white shit and blue shorts; it was obvious that they were once pants. He looked the group over, and then scrunched his eyebrows, causing his blue eyes to squint. "Who are you?"
The girl put her thumb in her mouth and hid behind her brother, clinging on to his shoulder.
"Should we take them?" She asked her brother, who looked at them impatiently.
"I don't know."
"I think we should."
"I think we shouldn't."
"Aw…. C'mon Bubby. Please?"
"Fine," The boy huffed, "Well c'mon. I should introduce myself." He said, motioning towards the group. "I'm Krues, and this is my twin sister; Summer." The girl smiled sweetly, her blue eyes shining.
The twins looked at them, then turned and ran through the scruffy branches.
They came upon a campfire surrounded by many children and teens. On the other side of the campfire stood a girl, who had blonde hair that was pulled back into a tight ponytail that fell to her shoulders. She wore a red dress that fell mid-thigh, and no shoes. She had light silver eyes that danced in the fire's light. She had freckles that splayed over her nose and cheek bones. She was pale and as skinny as Summer was. She stiffened her jaw and crossed her arms. Her eyes showed signs of a once happy and carefree child, but her body language told them otherwise.
"Why are you here?" She snapped, her jaw clenched under her skin.
"Well; we're ship-"Aang started, trying to avoid the girl's eyes. She growled, "Why are you here? In front of me?"
"Well my bis- Uh- we need- uh help?"
"I don't have time to help you with your childish plea."
"Hey!" Sokka yelled, leaping in front of her and pointing a finger in her face. "This is the avatar. Show some respect." He smirked, thinking he caught the girl by fault. Instead, the girl pushed him into a bush behind the group. "Sokka!" Suki yelled, running to his side.
"Sorry I didn't fall to my knees and kiss the ground you walk on." She snarled, her eyes shooting daggers.
Katara scowled, "Look- I don't know what your problem is-" She started.
"My problem? You have no idea."
"Why should I care about you and your problems?"
"You know what- I won't help you." The girl yelled, "Leave my campsite. Now."
"Good job sweetness. Toph said as the reached the beach. "Now what are we going to do?"
