Toph was, to say at the least, frightened. The realization hit her: she was alone in a crazy place. She, before coming here, never believed ghost stories. Once again, the laughter sounded. Children's giggling filled her ears.
She pulled rock around her, creating a sort of stone tent. I'll just keep them out. she thought.
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Zuko placed his palm on the middle door's handle, gently curling his fingers around it. He pulled the end of it upward, hoping that a scream wouldn't sound again. Nothing- so he pushed the door forward. He sighed in aggravation-a passage. Well, this is perfect, he thought as he turned to gesture that Katara should follow him.
"C'mon," Zuko said.
"How do we know that's the right way?" Katara asked in response.
"We don't," Zuko retorted, grabbing her by the wrist and pulling her along.
The two trudged down the second passage, both very vigilant. As they approached the end, five new passageways came into view.
"Ugh! This place is a living hell!" Katara exclaimed.
"You've got that right…" Zuko's voice trailed away as he concentrated on the options.
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"Hello, earthbender," a cold voice whispered in Toph's ear, making her jump.
She now stood in a fighting stance inside her cramped stone shelter. "Who's there? What do you want?" she called into the darkness.
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--Serenitae
