Katara ran past the gates and into the city. She didn't even know where she was going. All that mattered was that it was away from Aang and Airi.
After awhile she found herself at the boardwalk. Figures…
She silently sat down and looked up at the moon. When is something good going to happen to me…?
"What do we need to talk about Toph?"
They were both sitting on the bed. When they had first got in the room Toph didn't say anything. They had been sitting in silence for about 5 min.
"Well, I know how mad Sugar Queen is going to be when I tell you this but…right now I know that I have to."
Sokka frowned.
What's so personal that Katara couldn't even tell me? I'm her brother!
He opened his mouth to talk but Toph started to speak first. "This is going to be long so please don't talk ok. Save all questions for later."
He nodded. However, he quickly said ok when he remembered that she couldn't see.
"Well, you remember when we were all traveling together and Aang and Katara were always flirting with each other. And then after the war Aang had finally told Katara that he liked her. She had been so happy then. But, it all started to go away when Aang told her that he had to leave and go help the world be at peace with the fire nation."
Sokka sat there fidgeting, now that I think about it; Katara did start blocking him and the rest of the world off when Aang had left.
"Over the years she seemed to get more and unhappy. And I'm surprised you didn't figure this out earlier. Well now Aang is back. Aang you would think that everything would be all fine and dandy, but it's not. Katara is getting worse and worse by the min. Airi was getting on her last nerves, and mine too. Katara is acting all jealous because she still loves Aang. She always has, and now to her, it looks like he had moved on."
Sokka eyes bugged out of his head. Of course! I don't why I didn't notice that!
"And Airi is the worst person possible for Aang to marry! She keeps muttering things about Katara and about kids under her breath. She even cheated on Aang!" Toph let out a sigh and flopped back on the bed.
Sokka wasn't able to keep his mouth shut when he heard that one.
"WHAT!"
"Yeah, Katara saw her kissing and feeling up on some guy the other night. That's most likely why Katara and Airi were arguing, Airi probably called Katara a few names and Katara got fed up and slapped her. I say she got what was coming to her."
Sokka got up and started pacing the room.
"Wow Toph, why didn't you tell me this before?"
Toph opened her mouth to answer but stopped when she heard a knock on the door.
Both Sokka and her jumped. Sokka looked up only to see Aang standing at the door.
"Oh sorry guys, I didn't mean to scare you. What were you talking about?"
"Nothing, Just talking about random stuff, you know." Toph stood up and searched for her walking stick. "I'm going to the bathroom." She walked towards the hallway in the back of their room, and disappeared behind the door.
"So Aang, what did you come here for?" Sokka looked down at the ground. Resisting the urge to tell Aang everything Toph had said.
"Well Katara's not back yet, and it's really cold outside. Should we go look for her?" Aang leaned against the door. His rubbed his hands together and shivered.
Sokka raised an eyebrow, "No she will be ok, usually when she is having one of her little temper tantrums likes to be alone for awhile. Looking for her would only make it worse."
Aang blushed and looked down at the floor, "Oh, ok then…" he turned around and started but stopped when he heard Sokka.
"Why?"
"Huh?"
"Why are you so worried?" Usually that's my job." Sokka chuckled a little and stared at his old friend.
"I don't know, she's an old friend, I have to at least make sure she's ok." He smiled, "Good night…"
"Good night…"
After awhile Katara got tired of sitting there in the cold so she got up and made her back to the palace. Right in front of the gates was the stable, and for some reason, she felt like going in there.
I remember when I took Maya here. She loved it…
Katara smiled at the memory. For the first time that night, she had a happy thought.
She started walking and slowly made her way back, Stopping on the way to pet a few heads that were poking out from over the door. She soon came to the biggest stall in the back. There was something humongous and furry laying on piles and piles of hay. It took her a moment to realize what it was…
"APPA!" Katara quickly opened the door and made her way over to the animal. At first, he looked startled, but as soon as he saw who it was, he got up and gave her a huge lick.
"Haha, hey Appa, I missed you sooo much!" She gave him a huge hug. Well, huge to her, seeing as her hands only went around his nose. "You still love me right?"
He grunted and gave her another lick.
"Haha, I will take that as a yes."
Katara giggled and climbed up on his back.
"You mind if I sleep here tonight?"
Appa once again grunted and laid down.
"Thanks Appa…" Katara made herself comfortable in his fur coat and closed her eyes. After awhile she was sound asleep.
The next morning Toph woke up to the door slamming shut and somebody rushing up the stairs.
Katara's home…
She sighed and found her walking stick. She quietly got out of bed and made her way to Katara's room. She opened the door and heard Katara rushing to put something on.
"Whoa slow down Sugar Queen, your going to hurt yourself! "She smiled and found her way to the bed.
"I can't! I'm late!" Katara managed to say between breaths…
Toph raised her eyebrows…
"Late? Late for what? Your class doesn't start for another hour."
"I know but today I have to meet the ship full of little fire benders and show them around the city a little." Katara sat down on the bed and threw on a pair of blue boots.
"Oh, I totally forgot about that…do you want me to wake up Aang?" Toph smiled at her reaction.
"No! Don't do that, just let him sleep in."
Toph sighed and put a hand on her shoulder, "where did you sleep last night? It was pretty cold out there and I didn't hear you open a door or anything…"
"I slept on Appa, he's sooo warm! You have to go see him Toph he's cuter then ever!"" Katara giggled and got up, "I'm leaving, see you in a little!"
Toph smiled when she heard Appa's name. Maybe I will go see the big fuzzball.
Katara ran across town to the boardwalk…again. This is getting tiring…
She made it just when the students were getting off the ship. Following them was a man in long, flowing robes. It was only when she saw the scar on his face that she realized who it was.
"Zuko! How are you?" she ran past the seven boys and gave him a big hug.
He smiled and patted her back, "I'm fine, thanks…"
Katara slowly pulled back and smiled…"Where's Mai?"
Zuko chuckled…"She is back at the palace… I didn't want her coming here when she was pregnant and all"
Katara laughed and turned towards the students. They were all in a line, staring at the city that looked like it was towering over them
"So…are these the guys that will be helping out for the show this year?" Katara stared at all of them there was one boy, who was laughing, pointing, and jumping up and down. Man, he has lots of energy; I have the perfect partner for him.
"Come on everyone! Follow me!" Katara headed towards the fountain, followed by Zuko, and seven boys.
When they reached the fountain all the girls were already there. The boys were sitting on the side, playing games. The four girls that did not pass were talking about something that they were obviously interested in.
"Ok girls line up. These will be your partners for the next week and a half." Katara watched the girl's line up and she put pairs together one by one. She made sure to put the boy with tons of energy with Maya. They will make a great team.
She was about to start to teach the first step in the dance but paused when she realized that she did not have a partner.
There is no way I am doing this with Aang, but who's another firebender?
Her eyes skimmed over the landscape and landed on Zuko. He was patiently sitting on the ledge next to the fountain watching her.
"Umm…Zuko, would you mind being my partner, I was supposed to do it with Aang, but, he's obviously not here"
He smiled and stood up, "Sure, it would be fun!"
Aang woke up only to see that Airi had already gone downstairs.
Hey slowly put on a shirt and pants and walked downstairs. Airi, Toph, and Sokka were in the front room. Eating some sort of bread and talking about events that were to happen.
"So there's a masquerade ball right before the show?" I didn't know that. Toph this could be a perfect opportunity for me and you to hang out and go shopping!" Airi squealed and jumped a little on the couch.
Aang walked up and kissed Airi on the cheek. He took a piece of the bread and sat down next to Airi.
"Hey guys, where's Katara?"
Airi rolled her eyes and leaned into his shoulder.
Toph stuffed another piece of bread in her mouth.
"She left. She had to go meet that ship of fire benders. She's probably already teaching them the dance." Sokka smiled and patted Toph's leg, "Don't worry, she's fine."
Aang frowned and stood up, "She left without me? And where did she sleep last night I was up forever waiting for her."
Toph laughed a little, "She said she slept on Appa, I guess she just wanted to see an old friend that she knew would be happy to see her."
Aang walked towards the coat rack and retrived his parka.
"Well, I'm going to go see if she still needs help with that dance of hers."
He quickly walked out and shut the door.
"Geeze, he cares about her too much." Airi stood up and took her plate towards the kitchen.
Sokka leaned over and whispered so that Airi couldn't hear, "How do you think Aangs going to take it when he finds out that Katara doesn't want his help?"
Toph laughed a little, "Not very good…"
Well there you have it!
For some reason, I don't like this chapter, it's very boring, not exciting at all, I promise the next one will be better.
Read and review please! It would help me out lots…..