I'm sorry this is so short, but I didn't get much time to write this. I'm just so busy now. I hope you like it and the next chapter should be up before December 20th.

Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: the last Airbender and never will…

"How long until we land Aang?" asked Katara.

Aang turned back and gave her one of his goofy smiles. "Not long now, I can see the palace from here."

It had taken the group about half a month to reach the Fire Nation, and their journey was about to come to an end. Sokka was still in his grumpy mood, constantly asking if they could just drop him off at Gaoling. Aang refused, and reminded Sokka that he had to go with him to the Fire nation. The warrior had asked why, but Aang just said it was important.

Aang guided Appa to land next to a small pond where he could see Zuko feeding some turtle-ducks. The Avatar jumped off of his bison and ran to meet his firebending master. Zuko had his back to him and Aang couldn't tell if their plan had worked, but as soon as the young airbender saw the fire lords smirking face he knew part one was a success.

Aang stopped in front of Zuko and whispered "Is she here?"

The firebender nodded.

The young Avatars face light up. "Perfect."

At around 10am a groggy Toph got out of bed and headed for the dining room where Zuko said he would meet her, and of course the room's floor was made out of wood. She hated that room because of it.

As Toph got closer she could hear people talking.

Great why didn't Sparky tell me other people would be here?

Toph reached the door, gripped the handle, and walked in.

Aang, Katara, and Zuko all turned to see the half asleep Toph trying to find her way to the table.

"Good morning Toph. Did you sleep well?" asked Zuko.

"Like a baby moose-lion. Who else is here?"

"Well..." started Zuko.

"Hi Toph! I can't believe how much you've changed." Interrupted Katara.

Toph's mouth fell open "Sugerqueen? Is that you?"

The waterbending master ran over and embraced Toph in a warm hug, but it was soon cut short by Toph's fist meeting her arm.

"What are you doing here Katara and where's Aang?" asked the dumbfounded women.

"Well me, Aang, and Sokka were summoned here by Zuko. He didn't tell us why yet." replied Katara while she rubbed her injured appendage.

Just then Sokka walked in looking as tired as Toph did.

"Ugh… Zuko do I need to be here? I've got stuff to d…"

That was when he noticed the beautiful women standing with Katara.

Oh sweet spirits! Who is that?

She was shorter than Katara, but not to short. She was wearing a sleeveless pale green dress that showed off her developed curves and slight bust. Her hair was jet black and hung all the way down her back.

Bangs were covering her eyes and it reminded him of someone, but he couldn't quite think of who.

She had a paler skin tone than most, but it was flawless and Sokka took it all in. He examined every inch of it, but stopped on her left arm. The warrior's eyes shot open even further then they had before. It was the same black space-earth he had given Toph after he completed his training with Piandao.

Wait just a minute… That means that she's… what in Oma and Shu happened to Toph!

Katara was watching her brother. "Sokka… Are you ok?"

The warrior was brought out of his trance and nodded. "Yeah I'm ok. What makes you think I'm not ok? I'm perfectly ok with everything going on!"

Aang glanced back and forth between the two siblings wearily. "Good. Now we can get down to business."

"Agreed." Added Zuko.