A/N: Alright! That was pretty quick, I think...XD I gotta say, reviews make me so happy its ridonculous. Thats right. you heard me. REDONCULOUS.

Invader raven: Oh man. Grammer? crap. yeah sorry about that, I'll try to pick up more XD (I've been scolded ;;)

Thawn716: hmm...the Azula section...im gonna see how it plays out...I might bring her in after this whole spiel...not too sure yet...She's one of your favs?? seriously?? man...she pisses me off sometimes!! XD oh well. Well, Sokka is just trying to see if there are loopholes that he can stick his fingers in and mess around ;)

(btw, I havent done a disclaimer...does that mean im gonna get suued?? ;;;;; ahhhh. SO. I dont own ANY BIT of Avatar: the last airbender)


Flickering torch lights lit the way for two cloaked figures running through the halls in the fire nation palace. The two started turning the corner when one grabbed the other and pulled him into a dark nook.

"Stay still, Sokka! I feel someone coming!" Toph hissed at Sokka as he started to protest to the rough treatment. "Alright, go."

They ran quickly down until they found the staircase going down. Sokka felt a burning shame when he thought about how he found out about it. He had sneaked into Iroh's room, trying to find anything that would help end the bond between his sister and Zuko. He had accidentally come across a scroll that had some mysterious symbols in them. It took him a few days it decipher it, but it told him that there was a secret library hidden in the depths of the palace. He then intoxicated Iroh into telling him the specific whereabouts.

It had to be done; for the good of my sister and all humanity! Sokka continued on, dragging Toph behind him.

Man, he always puts so much effort when it comes to his sister…what about me? Toph thought treacherously.

Sokka kept running until he found an ominous door half lit by dying torches. "Well we found a creepy looking door highlighted with creepy lights…I guess we're here!" Sokka stood there looking proud, while Toph rolled her eyes and pushed him and the door. They both would've gasped in wonder as they saw/felt millions of scrolls nestled snugly in dusty shelves – except when they did, they ended up coughing and hacking from all the dust that open door swirled up.

"You'd think that -- coughcough that in the hundred years they -- hack took to build wheeze this library, they might have gotten some better ventilation!" Toph spat out, struggling with the dust coating her lungs.

Sokka could only nod furiously as he jammed the door closed. They tried to stand as still as they possibly could so that the dust could settle. Taking the smallest steps that they could manage, Toph and Sokka started to search.


Katara woke up to find that her previously empty bed was filled with the body of her significant other. Katara gently brushed back his hair from his closed eyes. She smiled gently as Toph and Sokka crept into the bedroom with daggers in their hands. Katara flipped Zuko over as Sokka plunged the knife into his heart. Toph took Katara's wrist and slit it, pouring the spilt blood unto the knife.

Sweet Agni's fire! Though Zuko through the pain. I can't move! Why aren't I dying? M-my heart…HNG! Zuko's body heaved as Katara's blood touched the blade. He could feel her connection slipping away from him. THAT hurt more than the dagger.

"Go on Katara, give it the last twist." Toph's lips curled in an evil smirk as Sokka stepped away from the bed.

She won't do it, she won't – oh gods…Zuko's eyes frantically rolled in their sockets as he tried to move away. He felt Katara's hair brush his face as she bent over him. She stared imperiously into his eyes as he hand gripped the hilt.

"I never loved you…" Katara whispered as she slowly twisted the blade.


"NOOOO!!" Zuko screamed as he bolted up in bed, sweat soaked with a wildly beating heart. He glanced beside him to see that Katara was still very much asleep and not bent over him watching him die.

Just a dream, it was just my subconscious reflecting back what I over heard yesterday. Zuko grabbed his shirt and panted for a while. He curled his other hand and brought it into a tight fist.

That damn avatar is not an obstacle anymore. She's bound to me.

Zuko put his head back on his pillow while hugging Katara's body closer to him.


Toph and Sokka rubbed their sleepy eyes while trying to read the hundredth scroll drooping in their limp hands.

"I GOT IT!" Sokka screamed, jumping up.

Toph jolted and smashed a fist into the ground, sending two earth blocks flying into Sokka's knees, forcing him to slide down the wall that they were both leaning on.

"Hey!" Sokka protested.

"Hey yourself. Don't startle me like that again. Next time, the blocks will be higher and on the other side." Toph jabbed a finger at Sokka.

Sokka subtly covered mentioned body part. "Anyways, I found the solution! It was in the legend of the fourth rulers of the Fire Nation!"

Sokka waited as Toph crossed her arms. "Fine, I'll bite. What's the story?"

"It's a legend. Hm…Let's see…It says that there was a prince who would sneak into the towns and villages to escape his royal duties. One day, he saw a beautiful commoner girl playing with another boy. He fell in love at first sight, and befriended the girl. They became fast friends; frolicking in the streets everyday and getting into all sorts of mischief. One day, the young prince fell into such a temper that he collapsed with a fierce fever. The court physicians told the worried Monarchs that it was the same Choosing that held them before. The soldiers found the girl and brought her to him. An old magic gripped her and she was forced to seal the bond between each other." Sokka raised his eyebrows, "So even back then they manipulated people. Hmph."

Toph jabbed a finger at his temple. "Keep reading, Mastermind."

Sokka stuck his nose in the air and continued.

"The two were wed and soon succeeded the Emperor and Empress. They had one son before their relationship started to deteriorate. The pair would often be furious at each other, so much so that their bond was almost severed. The Empress had elevated her rank too quickly and still longed for her old life. One night, she snuck out of the palace, still dressed in her rich garments. While she took a short cut through and alleyway, she was robbed and violated. As she lay dying on the street, the Empress felt her bond and connection slip away like the blood flowing from her body. The Emperor could not take another wife from the constant pain that plagued him." Sokka paused.

"What? That's it?" Toph asked.

"…No…there's a bit more, but…I didn't think about how sad that actually was. They fought, but they still loved each other 'til the end." Sokka's eyes softened slightly before he shook his head.

"What am I talking about? These two may have loved each other, but Katara doesn't love Zuko, so. Ideas?" Sokka rubbed his hands and frowned when a layer of dust rolled off.

"Well apparently if you're violated, the bond is broken—"

"NO!! ABSOLUTELY NOT!" Sokka's face turned red from anger, "we're trying to save my sister! How does getting her raped help her in any way?"

"Look, YOU were the one who wanted ideas. I'm just being objective. Besides, there seems to be another way. They got mad at each other, yeah? Well it says that that made the bond weaken."

"So?" Sokka was still breathing hard.

Toph rolled her eyes. "So, that means that if you get them angry enough at each other, the bond will probably break! And, knowing Zuko, he has plenty of rage to break an ancient un-breakable bond/spell thingy!"

Sokka blinked and stared at Toph. Then he hugged her tightly.

"You're a genius, Toph! Yes!!"

Toph's face became red as she mumbled a 'you're welcome' while being crushed into Sokka's chest.

This is ridiculous…isn't this supposed to be the other way around? The girl squishing the guy? Ah, screw it. Toph buried her face deeper into Sokka, smiling contentedly. That smile was washed right off her face when Sokka suddenly spun her around to stare at her face.

"Waitaminute. What gets Zuko angry?"

Toph sighed.

"Obstacle number one."


Iroh sat at the giant table for breakfast and scratched his head.

"Where is everyone?"

Aang walked into the room with a dejected air that wilted the leaves in Iroh's tea.

"What's wrong, avatar?"

Aang plunked himself down in a chair and sighed.

"Well, the girl of my dreams was stolen by your nephew. The universe hates me." Aang put his head in his arms. "But the worst part – you wanna know about the worst part about this is? She's happy. The last man I want her to be with and she's happy."

"Hm…that is a troubling dilemma indeed. What will you do?"

"What CAN I do? She's happy and the last thing I want to do is steal her happiness."

Iroh nodded thoughtfully. "Good words."

"But you know what? If there's a way that I can take her away, I will. I won't look for a way, but I get thrown the chance...and if I do, no angsty fire nation prince is going to stop me."

Aang scraped his chair back and stormed out of the room.

Iroh sighed and rang a bell for some…fresher tea.


Zuko stood frozen in the shadow of a large tapestry as the avatar marched past him. His fists shook with anger, but he dared not even breathe in case he was found. Finally, he slowly let out his breath, turned around and walked back to his room.

The avatar can make as many threats as he wants, but at the end of the day, it's MY bed she's sleeping in.

Sokka was zombie walking back to his room when he saw Aang storm through the halls of the Palace with Zuko angrily walking away as well, down a different hall, one level above. Sokka's sleep deprived brain put two and two together.

"Flameo sir, flameo."


A/N: Alright! wow, these people eavesdrop waaaaayyyy too much (maybe only Zuko) haha I threw some Soph into there XD

oh. btw, I wont be able to update for a while, on account of IM GOING TO JAPAN AND KOREA!! wooooot! yahhh!! Maybe I'll stick in a chapter before a leave...i doubt it, since I'm leaving on friday...XD

Katara walks into the room

Katara: Thats all that I get in two chapters? what the hell?! its a zuTARA.

me: --;; just be a little patient...

Katara: ...at least let me heat it up a little with princey...please??

me: god i can smell your hormones from over here...

Katara: hey. the only reason im getting pent up sexual frustration is because you arent letting me get some morealone time with Zuko!

me: sigh just wait a little bit more and I promise you, he'll jump you like no other.