K15: Okay guys, this came to me while I was supposed to be paying attention to an assembly.

Zuko: go figure right? Leave it to Kayko to mess things up.

Me; Excuse me. That's it where's my frying pan?!

Zuko: Katara took it and gave it to Sokka, who gave it to Aang, who gave to Azula, who gave it to Ty Lee, who gave it to Mai, who gave it to Toph, who gave it to Momo, who gave it to Dad, who gave it to Mom, who gave it to Iroh, who gave it to me.

Me: You couldn't just say that from the beginning?

Zuko: no.
Me: Oh brother. Anyway, I'm going to allow you guys to read this fic now. So enjoy please. Later. K15

Disclaimer: if I owned Avatar there would be more Zutara moments. XD

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I've always been able to tell when people are lying, by their breathing and heartbeat patterns. And believe it or not, Sugar Queen lies, a lot.

"Katara, where are you going?" Sokka asked.

"To get water."

Lies, I don't say it though. Really she's going off to cry about Jet's death. She's trying to act brave and doing a fairly good job about it. Though nothing can get passed me.

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Spark and Iroh have finally joined my, our, side. Now we have all the elements on one little team, giving us a step up on the Fire Nation. Because now we have info on the Fire Nation's palace, giving us an even more advantage on the Fire Nation.

Sugar Queen mourns over the lost of her boyfriend. But now it's more openly and everyone knows how much she misses him. Yes even Sparky knows. So just relax and let me tell my story.

"Would you quit crying!" He yelled. "Contrary to popular belief, I don' care that you miss your rebel of a boyfriend, nor do I care that you wish to be killed."

"Liar," I mumble under my breath, as Sparky's footsteps storm off. In all reality he cares, he doesn't want her to die. Nor does he want her to miss Jet any more. He just wants her all to himself. And he's doing a fairly good job hiding his true affections for Sugar Queen.

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Our group is growing bigger and bigger day by day. And more rebels (including some of Jet's) are joining our side. Which makes it easier and easier for Twinkle Toes to master his elements better, especially since we have more than one master.

It's late at night, and Sugar Queen has finally forgiven herself for Jet's death, and has let it passed. Sparky has refused to give her any information about his true feelings. And that's all right. Because Snoozles is a blabbermouth and tells everyone that he's (Sokka) in love with Ty Lee. Speaking of which we now have Sparky's sister, Lightning on our team. Whatever Iroh and Zuko can't teach dear ol' Lightning can. There are also the warriors of Kyoshi, as well as the King of Ba Sing Se and Omashu.

Anyway, back to my story. I'm sitting out staring at the stars, wishing I could see them. Twinkle Toes approaches me carefully, and I mean not to disturb me.

"Toph," his voice soft and scared, almost that of a small child's. "Can I talk to you really quickly?"

"Make it fast I'm busy." I'm just trying to imagine what's out in the night sky. Nothing-important right?

"Well, I was hoping you could help me with my little problem."

"Depends what it is."

"Well, I have a crush on this girl, and I don't think she knows it."

"Do I know this girl?" I questioned, turning my blind eyes towards him.

"No,"

That's a lie, and again I don't say it. I can't bring myself to say it, I know this girl very well. It's either Katara, or myself. But I won't question my pupil. Because he's doing a good job at hiding his true feelings from us.

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It's about three days before Sozen's comet and everybody's nervous. I can see it, well feel it. Aang hasn't quit pacing since we've started developing the plan. I swear I can hear Azula praying every night to Agni, and Zuko's temper is running high again. Even Snoozle's a mess and is tearing his hair out.

Our team has grown, and everyone is happy. Even Sugar Queen who is finally done lying to herself and everyone around them. I'm surprised that she hasn't kissed Sparky yet; she's actually falling for him.

I looked over at Sparky, who was surprisingly helping Sugar Queen fix dinner. I can tell he's lying to her still, by not showing her his true feelings. Though that doesn't really bother Katara, at least I don't think. Maybe I can force the two together. So something can really happen, and sparks can fly.

"Sparky, come here." I yelled.

"What?"

"Tell her. Tell her how you really feel." I whispered as he reached me.

"Tell her what? Who are you talking about Toph?"

I've gained a new respect towards Zuko, a respect saying how good of a friend he is. It's nothing really, and it's not like I'm trying to steal him away from Katara or anything, but he needs to know how she feels…

His heartbeat picked up as she walked past him. I could feel his breathing hitch, and I swear his knees got all weak. Never in my life have I seen Zuko like this before. Normally he's one that never fails to show his power.

"You know who I'm talking about." I said, walking off.

"No I don't." Another lie. I had never heard so many people lie before. Oh well.

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Sozen's comet arrives tomorrow. It's hard when all you want to do is try to keep from killing each other. Sokka has almost killed Zuko three times, and Zuko's almost killed Snoozles five. Sugar Queen and Twinkle Toes are going at it, and Iroh and Azula and me? Well, we're just watching the show.

"Tea Toph?" Iroh questioned, handing me a cup.

"Please." I replied, taking a sip. "Did you know Sokka's lying about his feelings?"

"To who my dear?"

"Pokey and Lightning." I said, fully aware that one of them was sitting right next to me.

"Oh do tell Toph." Azula said.

"He's madly in love with both of ya." I said, shrugging.

"Really?"

"Yup."

Iroh was smirking I could just tell. "Did you know…" He started.

"Zuko and Katara? Yeah, she hasn't told him yet." I finished for him.

"That's surprising. My brother has actually fallen in love with someone other than a Fire Nation girl." Azula said sipping her tea.

"Wanna get them together and stop all these lies?" I asked.

"Sure."

A smirk was suddenly placed on my lips and I was sure that Azula was going to regret even provoking me into doing this. I earthbended myself up on a tall pillar to get all there attention, hopefully it would work.

"Hey all ya shut up and listen!" I yelled, as loud as humanly possible. I looked down towards Iroh. "Are they looking?"

"Yes. You have their full attention, my dear."

"Good." I said looking back at all four of them. "I am sick and tired of your lies towards one another. You wouldn't believe how much Sugar Queen lies."

"I don't lie Toph." She said. I felt her heartbeat pick up.

"Don't tell me you don't. You'd cry over Pretty Boy Jet, and when Sparky showed concern you'd tell him it wasn't needed." I said, and then turned to Sparky. "Sparky, whenever you told Katara you didn't care about her crying over Jet, but in reality you wanted her to give all that attention to you."

Iroh chuckled as a blush (at least I think) appeared on the prince's face. I was far from over. I was just starting with the stupid ones first.

"Sugar Queen, you told me that you could care less if Zuko jumped off a cliff. But you want something different from him." I continued, again it was Sparky's turn. "You, Sparky, you get weak at the knees when Katara passes by, your breathing starts coming out in short in shallow breaths, and your heart beat quickens."

"You know nothing." He lies; he remembers the time I confronted about Katara.

"Damn it Zuko. Just tell the girl that you want to make love to her right now." I grunted.

Zuko looked away from Katara and sighed. It was a love struck sigh. Which was surprising, I thought I'd never hear that come out of his mouth. "Katara, I have sorta a crush on you."

"Really?"

"Yeah," He said.

I smiled again. "Okay you two, problem solved stop begging each other and get to work on Iroh's nine grand nieces and nephews." I teased. I then turned to Sokka and Twinkle Toes. I had a couple of problems to work out with those two.

"Hi Toph." Aang said, waving.

I blew a strand of my black hair out of my face before ripping into Snoozles. "Okay, you listen here. You've got to stop playing with women's hearts. First Suki, then Ty Lee, and now Azula. Now tell me what is the best punishment for playing with someone's heart? Ripping out their voice box? Cutting off personal parts? How about putting you into the ground while Katara and Sparky have sex in front of you?

"So tell me who do you feel strongly for?" I questioned.

Sokka gulped and his knees began to shake nervously. I knew that three girls had their eyes set on this said boy. What ever I could do by myself, they could do ten times first. And I wasn't going to tell the boy that he was playing with my heart. I currently had more pressing matters in mind.

"I will leave you to tell one of the three girls. Good luck Sokka." And I left it at that. I felt his footsteps go off, but I felt three more chase after his. I figured Azula was going too. I turned to Aang and said three words. "Good luck Aang."

There was much more what I wanted to say, but couldn't bring myself to say it. I was lying to him and myself. I sighed and left camp for the night. Not wanting to get in the way of last minute plans.

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It's a few hours before the comet. I was nervous now. Everyone seemed to work everything out. And surprisingly enough, Snoozles wasn't dead by Azula and Suki. Though I could have dealt with the fact he chose last night to confess his true love to Ty Lee (I'm now going to be scarred for life).

Katara and Zuko are making plans to if they both survive the war. But she has to keep reminding him that she's only fourteen years old. I'm impressed that they're actually getting along. But even more impressed that Zuko's not hiding anything from her. They actually spent most of the night talking about their pasts. It was nice for the moment.

Azula now was reviewing the plans over with Twinkle Toes. I couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he doesn't make it through the final battle. But I couldn't afford to think like that. Everyone seemed so happy, well except me. I just wanted to see what the Avatar looked like just for a moment. But that was all right. My happiness didn't matter.

I walked up and down the rows of people getting ready for the attack on the palace. It was suicidal what we were doing, but I wasn't supposed to care. I walked off to the river by where we had made camp. We were just outside of the Fire Nation's capital. I fell to my knees and began to cry. Wanting more than anything to have what everyone else had.

"Toph?" Great it was Iroh. Couldn't he see that I wanted to be alone? "Is there something you wish to talk about?"

I sniffed and wiped my tears away with my sleeve. Now I know how that Meng girl felt. "No," I said, "It's nothing."

Iroh sat next to me and pulled me into his arms. "My dear, I have a niece, a nephew, and I had a son. I know that it's nothing."

"Everyone has someone to talk to and spend."

"Hey Blindy tough up." I heard Sparky growl. Great now he saw me crying. Who else was by me that I didn't fell the vibrations from?

"Go away Zuzu." I growled.

I was pulled from Iroh's arms to his. He held me out at arms length and did something I never expected. He hit me! The little (well he's not little) brat hit me! I couldn't believe it. I was soon passed into Zuko's arms.

"One, never call me Zuzu. And two. Toph you keep this group together almost as much as Katara does." He said, "Without you, we would have never realized how much pain we were causing each other.

"You are like the little sister of this family. We need you as much as you need us." He said giving me a hug. I never knew that Sparky could be the huggy type of person.

"Go away. I don't."

"Aang loves you."

"What?"

"I was talking to him last night and he had some…" he paused looking for the right word. "Girl issues."

"Twinkle Toes?"

"Yeah, he's looking for a certain girl."

"So." I sniffed once again. I felt stupid.

"He wants you. Though don't tell him that. We've got to get ready for the battle tomorrow." Zuko said, giving me another hug. "Think about what I said, if Aang survives the battle I want you two to work it out."

I smiled and shook my head. "Whatever Sparky."

Zuko hit me on the shoulder before walking off. I'm sure he was going to find Katara. Another great make-out session between the two would be called right here. I closed my eyes and then asked Iroh for a cup of tea.

It was time for the comet; it was coming earlier than Prince Zuzu thought. And it kind of freaked the boy out. The power overwhelmed him, and he collapsed. Katara offered to stay with him, since she was a healer, but was cut very short.

"I don't think so!"

Iroh smiled and sat Zuko against a tree. "He can't take the power like his father or me. It's because of his mother's side. Azula seemed to get more of our blood."

"If that makes any sense. I suggest that Snoozles stays with him. NO offense Snoozles." I said, shrugging.

"Better me than my sister."

"Exactly."

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"Katara, get Toph. I want her to know something." Aang whispered.

Azula looked at the girl and nodded before taking off. She returned later with me. I felt two people on the ground. The lightweight of Aang and the heavier body of the Fire Lord Daddy-no love.

"Are you alright?" I asked dropping to my knees.

"No, I want you to do something. I want you to tell my story. I've actually ruined the Avatar cycle. It may or may not continue. You and Katara are in charge of telling the world of what happened. I want Azula to name a child after me…"

My eyes widened. He married Azula? Well, not exactly married… I couldn't believe him. I nodded as I bit back my tears. What was it pick on… he lied to me. Another lie, but this time it hurt me. I was going to kill Sparky.

"It's alright, I will tell of your what I'll do it." I said smiling.

Katara smiled, and gave Aang hug. Then turned to me. "It's alright, Aang. We'll get your story across the land." Katara smiled.

I couldn't believe that all these lies would come back to haunt me one day. And I never expected to be one of these fools to pull this on me. I nodded and felt the Avatar's life fade away. The comet left the sky and I was left with two bender girls. Both who I hated with a passion.

"I'll spread the news Twinkle Toes. But I'm sure you won't like the news I spread." I growled leaving. "Oh congratulations Azula."

I left the group that day. And I didn't come back. Not that I was going to. It was something that I was going to do. I sighed and went back to the Earth Kingdom. I didn't go back to my family though, that was the last thing I was going to do.

Katara actually married Zuko, though I didn't go to the party or the wedding. I was actually supposed to be in Katara's line. I didn't want anything more to do with the kids, and I heard that Azula's child was the first airbender since Twinkle Toes death. And what happened to Sokka? Married Ty Lee, they had children it was sweet I went to their wedding… sorta. But there were no more lies involved.

What happened to the Avatar cycle?

Well, that's something you'll have to ask Sugar Queen, in her side of the story.

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K15: What did you guys think? It wasn't what I was going for at the beginning. Anyway, my goal was to get this up as the last fic for 2006. Anyway, please review. Later. K15