Risks
The Avatar sat close to the girl next to him, talking quietly so as not to be overheard.
''Toph... I'm sorry, but I don't think we should be thinking about our... relationship at a time like this. There's a war going on, and if you get hurt or targeted because of me, I'd never forgive myself.''
Toph was silent, glaring at him with her pale green eyes. She then stood up and walked over to Iroh and Katara, and was quickly served a cup of tea and welcomed into the conversation.
Later that night...
''I think we should enter port a day and a half before, then go into battle half a day before. That way we can get as many of their soldiers weakened beforehand, so we can take them out easier when the eclipse comes. It'll leave a clearer path for Aang to go to Ozai.'' Sokka told the group, who were having a meeting on what to do once they entered the Fire Nation. The six of them knew that they had to raise an army and go to the Fire nation, but after that, their group was totally split on what to do.
''How about we raid on the day of the eclipse. That way Aang can go beat up Ozai, while we take out as many firebenders as possible. It'll be hectic, but it'll make a good diversion for Aang.''
Silence greeted the blind earthbender's suggestion, until Aang spoke up.
''No. No way. That's too risky.''
Toph looked him straight in the eye with a glare matching the one the Avatar was given earlier that day. She kept her voice level but icy as she replied, ''If you don't risk anything, you risk more.''
For some reason, Aang couldn't figure out whether she was talking about battle plans, or their relationship.
Author's Notes: Harry's not the only one with a hero complex, apparently.
So, um, that was like the worst Taang drabble ever, but I was not in a very romantic mood when I wrote this.
So, what d'you guys think should be next? Funny? Clichéd? Angsty? Fluffy?
The thing that Toph said at the end, 'If you don't risk anything, you risk more,' is a quote from somewhere. I think Erica Jong, maybe. Tell me if I'm wrong.
Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender, nor am I making any money from writing these drabbles.