Shopping!

I'm sooooo sorry this is late! Relatives came into town early, and I'm not allowed on the computer when my family has visitors. Seriously, I had to get away to post this by saying I had to use the restroom.....

I'm sorry if I left anyone out for my detications. I don't have time to do any more than what I already had done. SORRY!!!!!!!!!

Detications:

ViolotQ: Yes, you can put one in a review.

Second daughter: I agree, it will be fun!

Stargirlrox-hearts-Avatar: :) I loved that song that they got on there. "Decode" is the best ever! I prefer House too.

ibroughthomeababybumblebee: ^^ Thanks!

Cycochics321: Don't worry, Kataang coming up! And, yes, they were making out.

Western NC man: I agree, the Comic Con will be fun to write about. Yes, playlist as in music. I wouldn't like to put music on the playlist that curses, but thank you for the suggestion anyway!

Avkanar00: Don't worry, the next chapter will have alot of Kataang!

AnimeFanGirlWrites4ever: I did forget about Zuko! I'm sorry. I have a nasty habit of leaving stuff out.

Deztructicus: I hope you like it!

Moons-san: Thank you! I know Katybug appriciated your comment ;)

Disclaimer: No matter how many offers I make to Mike and Bryan, I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender, so stop rubbing it in my face! -sob- But wait... I do own EBBA!!! Yay! -party- Don't steal EBBA from me, or I will send an evil army of obese sock-hungry unicorns to to eat your favorite pair of socks! MUHAHAHAHA!


Katara's POV

As I walk into the living room the next morning, I frown over the beautiful Christmas tree. The air is pungent with the scent of fresh pine from the green tree. The lights wrapped around it twinkle brilliantly, all different colors, from red and white, to blue and orange. A wide variety of glass ornaments reflect the shining light, sending shimmering reflections to around the room.

It's not the actually tree I frown over. It's the items under the tree.

I completely forgot to do any Christmas shopping!

I hurry back to my room, with Kya just waking from the cot across the room. Liz, Suki, and Toph are sound asleep. As Kya stretches, she notes my hurry, and asks, "What's wrong?"

"I didn't do any Christmas shopping!" I exclaim. I fumble with my wallet and peak inside. $150.

Kya immediately pops up from her cot, her bed-head flying in front of her at the speed of her action. She face-palms, and sighs, "Neither did I!" She snatches her wallet from her suitcase after fumbling with the zipper. She yanks open her money pocket of the blue wallet, and exhales in relief. "Good, I have money."

"We better hurry to the mall!" I state as I grab my purse. Good thing Kya and I both slept in our clothes.

"Wait," Kya says, grabbing my arm to hold me back. Her brows are furrowed. "I don't know how to shop for guys!"

I sigh, and it's my turn to face-palm. "Neither do I!"

"Who should we ask for help?" Kya asks, while yanking a comb through her wild hair.

We both look each other in the eyes, and nod as we both say in unison:

"Toph."

Later, the Mall

I walk over to Kya in Bed Bath and Body Works. I ask, "What did you find?"

"For Suki I found some lotion," Kya replies, holding up a bronze bottle. "And for Liz I found some soap. What about you?"

"I found lotion for Liz and soap for Suki," I laugh. Kya chuckles with me, but Toph remains silent.

We purchase the items and walk out of Bed Bath and Body Works. I say to Kya, "Okay, two down, three to go," and Kya and Toph, I add to myself, while they weren't looking.

"Same," Kya says, looking at her bags. "Now we have to shop for the guys."

Toph, who was trailing slightly behind us, punches her fist into the air with a loud, "Yes! Finally!"

Kya and I give each other a look that screams, I knew she would do that. We look back at Toph, and Kya asks, "Where should we go?"

Toph smiles an evil grin, and next thing I know, Kya and I are staring at numerous shelves of video games.

"So what do the guys have again?" I ask, scratching the back of my neck in uncertainty. "A Playstation or a Gameboy?"

Toph sighs, and rolls her unseeing eyes. "Neither. They have a Wii."

Kya also scratches her neck in confusion. "What's the difference?"

Toph pulls her hair in frustration as she yells, "IT'S A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!"

Kya shys away from Toph, and picks up a random video game case. "Here we go!" She exclaims, shooting a cautious glance at Toph. "It's called.... Into the Inferno...."

Toph's glare softens as she says, "Oh, I've heard about that one! It's supposed to be really good, and I know Sokka is looking forward to it."

Kya and I share a smile as Toph lightens up, and tells us about what games each boy was looking forward to. I gather the games she mentions, and we quickly purchase them and walk out of the store.

"Wow," Toph sighs. "That was less painful then I imagined. I'm glad we're heading home, though."

Kya looks at Toph questioningly. "What are you talking about? We still have to shop for ourselves!"

Toph's jaw drops. "What?!?" She shrieks. The ground below her cracks as she stomps her foot.

"Come on, Toph," I coax. "It won't be bad! Besides, it will only take a few minutes."


Later, Toph's POV

Quickly, a "few minutes" turned into a few hours.

"Does this shirt make me look fat, Toph?" Kya asks, emerging from the changing room. I can't tell what she looks like, and I really don't care.

I groan, and snap, "How should I know?" I wave my hand wildly in front of my eyes.

I feel Kya's heartbeat increase in embarrassment. "Oh, right," She mumbles, barely audible. She swiftly turns on her heels, and walks into the changing room again.

I begin to think about my plan. I had the basics figured out, but I still needed to iron out a few details. I knew that I would need alot of make-up, and some new clothes......

Katara interrupts my thoughts as she walks out of the changing room, letting the door slam shut. "I'm ready, what about you?"

"I am!" Kya exclaims, walking out of the changing room right behind her.

"So am I!" I quickly agree, standing up. "Let's go!"


Aang's POV

I walk through the mall with Sokka trailing behind me. We forgot about Christmas shopping, so we were here last minute.

"What do you think Toph would like?" Sokka asks, catching up with my brisk pace.

"I'm not sure..." I reply. Then, a jewelry store catches my eyes. I stop outside the store, and look into the window display. The most beautiful thing catches my eyes. It is a plain gold chain, but the ornament is what catches my eyes. Pieces of sapphire are fitted together in an almost mosaic-like way to make a beautiful heart, about the size of a silver dollar. I picture the glittering glass on Katara.... "Wow."

Sokka follows my gaze and sees the golden necklace. "'Wow' is right!" He exclaims. "Let's go in and get it."

"Sokka," I start, holding my . "There is no way I can afford-"

I cut myself off as I see Sokka disappear into the shop. I sigh, and follow him. Once my eyes adjust to the lower lighting, I see Sokka looking interestedly at a chunk of rock behind the counter, sitting on some sort of jewely carving device. Sokka clears his throat as I rush up to him. A salesman walks up us from behind the counter.

"Can I help you?" He asks in a polite tone.

"How much for that chunk of rock sitting there?" Sokka asks, pointing to the gray piece of earth.

"The rock is trash, I'm sure you wouldn't want it-"

"I do," Sokka says firmly.

The salesman sighs, and picks up the rock. He drops it on the counter. "Anything else I can help you with?"

"Actually," Sokka starts. "My friend was looking at that gold necklace with the blue heart in your window. How much is that?"

I glare at Sokka while the salesman answers, "It is on sale for one thousand dollars."

Sokka's jaw drops, as well as mine. But he quickly composes himself, as he says, "Look, my friend here-" He jabs his finger into my chest "-is the Avatar. He really likes that necklace, so...." Sokka trails off, leaving the remainder of the sentence to the clerk's imagination. I glare at Sokka, as though looks could kill.

The salesman's eyes widen in awe as he stares at me. "Of course, Mr. Avatar."

He walks to the window while I glare at Sokka. Sokka shrugs and turns his head away from my fierce gaze. The salesman walks back to us, and hands me the beautiful golden chain. He asks, "Will that be all, Mr. Avatar?"

I nod my head, "Yes, that's all." I look at the beautiful gold chain in my hands. I frown at my actions. This is just like stealing.... I hold it back out to the salesman. "You really don't have to do this."

"Anything for the Avatar."