Seventeen years ago, I was born blind. My parents decided that I was going to need protection all my life. They thought I was helpless. They kept me a secret from the whole world. They did it because they love me and want to protect me, I know. But then I realized something very important. I can protect myself.
Sixteen years ago, my father let me walk without shoes in the estate. That was the first time I ever saw. The first time I didn't feel completely blind. When I walked off and made a pebble fly off the ground, they were terrified. Their precious little girl was an Earthbender. They wanted to protect me even more, so when the best master came to teach me, he kept me at the beginner level. But then I realized something very important. I am the best.
Fifteen years ago, I was lonely. I was sitting in the garden when a small creature came out of the ground beside me. It played with me for hours and I was happy. My only friend wasn't even human. When it started to get late, it started to leave. I followed it out of the estate. It started digging a hole. When I went in after it, I came out in a cave. I was scared. My friend was gone. Something huge was shaking the ground. I started to cry when the Badgermole came through the wall. I walked up to it and it licked my face. We played for awhile and I could start moving bigger and bigger rocks. I yawned and figured that I should go home. But then I realized something very important. I learned from the true masters.
Fourteen years ago, I was kidnapped. There were two men and I was in the garden playing with my friend. The men grabbed me and took me away. Leaving my bewildered friend to go home. I cried and cried as they tied my hands together. But they made a huge mistake. They let me stand on the Earth. I tried to make whatever rocks to hit them, but one of them was an Earthbender and was stopping them all. But something else happened because of their big mistake. I sent out my vibrations. And when my bigger friends got there, I was safe. They brought me back home and I ran to my mother. She untied my hands and picked me up. When my father heard the news, he had the estate surrounded by guards. He said it was for my protection, so I went along with it. But then I realized something very important. My friends would always be there for me.
Thirteen years ago, I ran away. I ran to my friends and they helped me. They taught me more and more Earthbending. I was so happy with them. I decided that I would see them everyday. My friends were there whenever I needed them. But then I realized something very important. Without them, I would have gone completely insane.
Twelve years ago, I was happy. I was okay with being protected. Okay with being hidden. I was just fine with what I had. I had friends, air, and people who cared about me. My parents were over protective and I was good with it. But then I realized something very important. I wasn't really happy.
Eleven years ago, I was bored. There was nothing new for me to do. All I did was walk around and Earthbend. It was like I repeated every day. Wake up, get dressed, eat breakfast, go outside, Earthbend, play with Badgermoles, eat lunch, Earthbend, sit for hours, go to bed, and repeat. Boring. But then I realized something very important. If it wasn't for those days, I'd suck at Earthbending.
Ten years ago, the Fire Nation came to Gaoling. They were about to burn the city to the ground. What they didn't expect was that this city had some…guardians. They were at the gates and were dumbfounded when some of them just disappeared into the ground. I knew what was happening, no one else did. My friends, the Badgermoles were helping. I really wanted to help but my parents had me in my room surrounded by guards to 'protect' me. The soldiers were trapped. The city waited for the Earthbenders to get them out and take them away. That was the last time the Fire Nation invaded Gaoling. But then I realized something very important. Without my friends, I might not be here.
Nine years ago, I begged to start more advanced training. I was in the middle of training when I picked up a giant boulder. My master was shocked. He didn't teach me that. My father glared at him when he saw. Later that same day, I was introduced to my new master, Master Yu. I tried to tell him that I was ready for better moves, but my father had him keep me to breathing and stances. But then I realized something very important. He wasn't my master, my friends were the ones who taught me.
Eight years ago, I ran away again. And this time, my parents found out. I hid in the cave and cried. I cried for me. For my life. For everything. When I finally came back, I wasn't allowed to walk the grounds without supervision. No more real Earthbending, no more playing, no more fun. Not that it was fun before, but that really killed it. But then I realized something very important. Running away was the most fun thing I ever did.
Seven years ago, fun had a new definition. Fun for me was sitting in the garden making random people trip and fall. (Sokka: Ah-ha! I knew it was you!-points finger accusingly-) (Author: Sokka sit down before I make you!) It was pretty much all I had left to do. I occasionally trapped some people in the ground just to 'see' them try to get out. It's even more fun when someone else try's to help them. They pulled and pulled and I made it tighter. And when they almost give up and give one last hard pull I send them flying. So yeah, fun was torturing other people. But then I realized something very important. It's much more fun torturing Sokka. (Sokka: Hey! Author: SIT!!)
Six years ago, I found my real fun. Hurting people twice my size. I wasn't some little girl. People feared me. Earth Rumble Six was my kind of contest. That helped me a lot. But then I realized something very important. Fighting those losers made me stronger and better.
Five years ago, the best thing in my life happened. I met my best friends. (Katara: Aw. Author: Shhh… I want to hear.) It was at Earth Rumble Six and I just destroyed The Boulder. Xin Fu decided to ask anyone to come up and fight me. No one came, except Twinkle Toes. And I lost. But he cheated! He used Airbending! So after the match I went home and guess who was there! At first I was thinking stalkers. They thought they were being sneaky but Sokka gave it away. (Aang and Katara glare at Sokka) So I had them thrown into the air. Aang and Katara landed in bushes and Sokka landed on the ground. (Sokka: And it was hard!) But I softened it before he hit. (Sokka looks down embarrassed Author: snickers) So at first Aang was talking about seeing me in a magical swamp. Sweetness stopped him to explain how he needed an Earthbending teacher and that I was the one for the job. But I said no and called for the guards. They left and then at dinner we get a surprise. The Avatar and his friends. He starts talking about me and Earthbending in front of my parents and I kicked him with Earthbending. And after about five minutes food was everywhere. Later Aang and I were caught by Xin Fu and some other idiots from Earth Rumble Six. We were hanging in the air. My parents and Master Yu came with Sweetness and Stupid over there. (Sokka: Hey! I am not stupid! Everyone: Yes you are!) They let me down but decided to keep Aang. The only way to help was if I helped. But Dad had to say three little words. Tiny, Fragile, and weak. He just crossed the line. I started to beat every single one of those Earth Rumble jerks. After that we went back to my house and I tried to get my parents to understand. They didn't. So what did I do? I did what I do best. Runaway. But then I realized something very important. Running away was the best decision of my life.
Four years ago, everything was normal. The war was over, everyone got along, crazy people were in prison, and everything was fine. Too boring for my likings. But then someone had to suggest that we go to the beach. And that's when I learned how to swim. Not easy. Especially with that Meathead being my teacher. (Sokka: Hey! At least you didn't drown! Toph: I almost died!) Anyway, the Airhead and the Waterbug (Katara: That's new. Aang: Not for me.) went Waterbending leaving me in the hands of an idiot. (Sokka: Why must you always insult me! Toph: 'Cuz it's funny!) He decided to teach me to swim and one thing lead to another…yeah not pretty. One minute I'm floating, the next I'm about a mile off shore. Thanks for that. But then I realized something very important. Near death experiences come way too often for us.
Three years ago, the Gang split. Aang went off in search of other Airbenders. (Aang: And I found them!) Katara and Sokka went home with their dad. Zuko stayed in the Fire Nation and was crowned Fire Lord. That left me. I have to say, it was pretty fun. I didn't go home…so it was like I disappeared! I think I went to almost every place in the Earth Kingdom. Only the mainland. Not taking chances with boats. Because I never learned to swim! (Sokka: You're the one who said that if I ever tried teaching you again, you'd kill me! Toph: So that you wouldn't kill me first!) But then I realized something very important. Learning how to swim was not my to do list.
Two years ago, we had a little…unexpected reunion.(Everyone in the Gaang: That's for sure!) I was only supposed to be there a day, but thanks to the master of stupidity, I was there even longer. I went to visit Iroh in Ba-Sing-Se. I later found out that Fire Lord Zuko had the same idea. And then I found out, Katara and Sokka met with the Earth King. And Aang's pretty much wherever he's needed. And boy did Ba-Sing-Se need him. So I tried to escape, but someone just had to see me. Which later lead to the Gaang getting back together. But then I realized something very important. Friends really are forever.
Last year was, like a vacation. We all just hung around and…did stuff. Boring. Except one night when I had a huge surprise. Since the Boomerang Squad lost two of its… acquaintances, I went to get them. I really wasn't that hard. They were untouched for years. A certain Boomerang and a certain sword belonging to a certain Meathead. When I showed them to him, I swear he started crying. (Sokka: Did not! There was something in my eye! Toph: Right.) So the team was complete. But then I realized something very important. Sokka, you did cry.
And this year, is probably the best year of my life. I have the best friends, best boyfriend, and a great life. Now if you don't mind… STOP ASKING ME ABOUT MY CHILDHOOD!
It all started when i was born... FROM SPONGEBOB! It was the inspiration for this fic. Except,
It all started when Sokka asked way too many questions...lol Hope you like it!
-SUKI NEEDS TO GO DIE IN A HOLE, PREFERABLY IN ONE TOPH MADE-