A/N: Ok, I finally bore down and decided to write this! It is going to be hard because I have writers block but I think I can do this! *Peppy look* K so this is basically a filler to explain why Toph was kidnapped ;) Enjoy please :D
Disclaimer: I do not own A: TLA nor do I own pie….. Sigh life is tough xP
"I-I thought you were put away?" Toph stuttered. Azula growled and slapped Toph hard. "NEVER! They thought they could lock the Fire Lord up in a lowly prison cell? Yes they did, stupid fools! Iron is to weak for me, I melted it and escaped!" Azula gloated. "Why didn't I hear about your escape then?" Toph asked. "Zuzu didn't want the peasants to get scared." Azula replied. "What does all of this do with me?" Azula grabbed Toph's chin and pressed a knife to her cheek and started carving unknown shapes into her face. Toph couldn't pull away for two reasons, one, Azula hand was holding her face straight and, two, the gurney had leather straps tied around her ankles, knee's, waist, stomach, neck elbows, and wrists. As Azula carved away on Toph's face, she explained. "Well I have wanted the throne ever since I lost the Agni Kai. They took me away and stowed me in a deep underground prison. For five years I had time to plan my escape and revenge. I tried to find the most valued and weak person in your 'gang' and of course it is you." Toph narrowed her eyes and squirmed around. "I'll show you! I'm not weak! Let me out of here and we can battle head on!" Azula narrowed her eyes and sunk her nails into Toph's chin. Her ferocious eyes broke their blind glare in a brief intake of pain. She dug her nails in further and then let go, continuing her carving. "Don't interrupt me, girl! Granted you are close to my strength, but we are not battling. I am not stupid enough to take your bait. You are strong on earth but helpless in the air or water. Now, back to my story. Where did I stop? Ah yes, the weakest 'gang' member and how everyone loves you. Sokka, your Fiancé, Katara, your mom away from home, Aang, your good friend. Perfect isn't it? So one day a sat in my cell till a break in the guards and I ran over to the bars and started firebending the metal bars. They got so hot they melted. I slipped through and escaped and came here." Toph could tell that she gestured. "Well I can feel that you're gesturing but ya know… I can't see exactly!" Toph muttered. "Oh sorry I forgot!" Azula rolled her eyes, but that was lost on Toph. "Well, you never explained why you need me!" Toph reminded the crazed Fire Nation princess. Azula held Toph's chin gently, as if examining her face. "Perfect." She said as she looked at the Earth Kingdom symbol carved into her face, blood streaming down it, making her face (to Azula) quite beautiful, the pale skin color with the drastic red blood streaming down it. "I was getting to that. Well you and the Avatar are good friends, grant me that?" Azula inquired. "Uh ya, I guess." Toph said not liking where this was going. "Well I have a feeling that you know where he and that little wretch of a water tribe peasant are honeymooning." Oh crap, I do! Toph thought. "It'll take a lot to get me to talk!" Toph said brashly, and again regretted it. Azula pressed her knife hard where her pinkie finger connects to her hand. Tears started to prick the back of her eyes trying to get out. She tried to hold them back but it was futile. The tears streamed down her delicate cheeks mixing with her blood. Azula pressed the blade even harder until she heard something go thump on the ground. Toph widened her eyes as she realized what it was. M-my pinkie? She tried to wiggle it but nothing happened. Her body was in shock and the pain had been so overwhelming she couldn't feel the horrible pain of loosing a digit. Her mind felt as if a black cloth was closing itself over her brain. Just before fainting Azula cackled, saying, "You see Toph; I am willing to do anything to get the truth. Severing a hand, an arm, foot, even ears is nothing; I cracked a while ago and nothing will stop me. Sweet dreams, Toph." With that Azula slammed the back of her hand to Toph's cheek, the uncarved on one (the right), helping unconsciousness close over her mind.
End Note: The next chappie will be about Sokka! You'll have to wait for Tophie (hmm I think I am gonna use that) Well bye people!
