Hey! Thanks for reading! Here is the next chapter! Don't go too hard on me for this one. I had to have a filler chapter about Nia growing up a tad. The next chapter though I am really proud of. I think you'll like it! So just read this one so you aren't all "Huh? She's # already? How did that happen?". Well Enjoy! R&R!

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AN AVATAR'S BLESSING

CH. 2

ADVENTURES IN PARENTHOOD

Nia had the life. Her parents bought her what ever she wanted, she lived on a very large estate, she had known all of the nobles since she was practically born, and her parents loved her very, very much. Even though she did have everything she could ever want and more she wasn't a spoiled child. She was very peaceful and always willing to help and share with others. Her parents couldn't ask for a better child. They doted over her: getting very excited when she said her first word or took her first step or any other firsts of a baby.

The nobles were secretly jealous of the Avatar's little daughter. She would attend all of the grand parties and balls, dressed in the finest clothes and jewels, with her parents. While the other children would get antsy Nia was always poised and polite. She silently stood at her father's side while he and her mother talked with the delegates.

During a party the Earth King was throwing Nia had gotten bored for the first time. The servants had been talking about the Royal Palace and showing the guest around. Since Nia practically came here everyday to play with the young princesses she knew about every nook and cranny of the palace. Normally she would talk with the young princesses at parties but at this particular party no children were allowed.

"But, Papa, why am I allowed if no other children are allowed?" she asked when they learned the little princesses would not be attending.

"Because, my little flower, you are a very well behaved little girl, unlike most little girls, princesses or not," he answered.

So while her parents were talking little Nia strayed off to pet the Earth King's bear Bosco. When she turned around her parents weren't there anymore! She started searching for them with no luck. Being a very silent and polite little girl she did not go disturbing the party. She asked if anyone had seen her parents. The people were astonished at how such a little girl so extravagantly dressed and apparently spoilt would be so polite. Sadly though no one had seen her parents. She found her way out of the crowd and sat at the plush window seat.

"May I join you?" a soft voice answered. Nia turned to see a slim young woman with black hair neatly in a bun. On her face she had a very small pair of glasses. Her dress seemed to have been made by the finest tailors in the Earth Kingdom, with little diamonds and emeralds strewn in here and there. Nia nodded and made space for the woman. "You seem rather small to be by yourself. Have you lost your parents in the crowd?" she asked after a moment. Nia nodded and began telling the woman what had happened.

"Mama and Papa are going to be very upset with me," she replied sadly. The woman was still in shock that someone so small could be so polite. She had heard that none of the children were allowed at the party and could understand why this child was an exception.

For another two hours Nia sat with the princess. Around ten-o-clock she had fallen asleep with her head on the princess's lap. Her parents had searched frantically for her and were relieved when they found her asleep on the window seat with company. "Niao Hua!" Katara said rushing forward and scooping her up. "Nia don't every leave again like that without telling us! You had Papa and I very worried."

"Thank you very much for watching our daughter. My name is Aang," Aang said bowing to the princess.

"You mean you are her father? If Nia told me sooner she was the Avatar's daughter I would have been able to find you a while ago," the princess said. "Well you didn't need to worry about her. She was very polite and quiet. She is simply charming. I would have expected most little girls her age to have thrown a tantrum or to at least have cried. She seemed very upset but she behaved like a little lady," the princess continued. Katara and Aang smiled at their daughter. "Well, if you would please excuse me I have to go and find my father," she said after a moment.

"Who might that be? We'd be happy to help," Katara asked.

"Why, the Earth King of coarse." she replied before walking away.

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As Nia grew older her parents were lucky her personality didn't change. She was always sweet and willing to work. They decided that she should learn waterbending first and airbending when she was older. But as for today they decided to enjoy their little blessing.

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AAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!! I couldn't think of a good ending and I'm rushing a bit! Well I hope you aren't bored to death. The next chapter will be loads better I swear! By the end of this chapter Nia is only like 5. Well, thanks for reading! It means a lot to me! R&R! Peace out!