Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studios.
She woke to warmth, soft whispers and familiar faces. Just not the one she missed most.
"Welcome back Sweetheart." Her father sat on the edge of her bed. His smile failed to erase the worry in his eyes. She winced. Her head pounded and her mouth tasted like salt. She swallowed thickly.
The whispers resumed, drawing her attention. Toph conversed with her captain. She looked worried. Katara frowned wondering what could've shaken the earthbender.
"Dad, what-" she croaked.
"Shhh, rest now. We'll talk soon."
Sokka poked his head in. He looked exhausted, like he hadn't slept in weeks. "Aang's back."
