Dangers

As Toph slid off the bed and into the closet, Sokka knew something was up. He had not been able to fall asleep the past few days, and each time he heard the closet door creak open. Today he would find out what was behind that door.

Of course, he thought. A hole. That screams secret.

Sokka continued a good fifty feet behind Toph through the dirty hole. He saw a light down a little ways, and he immediately recognized the area as his least favorite place.

The Earthbending Arena.

Sure, it was cool and all, but he almost got killed quite a few times there. He crouched in the hole, watching his girlfriend carefully. She stomped the ground, sending her opponent flying into the crowd. Everyone cheered as the Blind Bandit held her belt high in the air. He smiled, knowing she was very happy there.

Suddenly, the crowd, all wearing fire nation shirts, turned on the announcer. He shrieked and jumped off the podium, heading for the door. Toph sensed the disturbance and ran for the hole, but was pinned down by one of the rogue fans. "I can take you with my hands tied behind my back," she taunted as she struggled. "Let's go right now!"

The man laughed as he bound her hands and left her. Toph hopped to her feet and sent a wave of dirt after the man, who tried to light it on fire (like he did with everything else) and failed miserably. The earthbender began to yank at the rope, but she was sadly taken away by some fire nation soldiers. The cage made of wood, she had no way to escape. "We're going to kill you, little girl," the man said.

"Whoa, Toph, that was a really crazy dream."