Chapter 6: Sokka's POV
Did Toph really think that Suki and he were getting married? And even if they were, wouldn't they at least invite her, even if it did make an awkward tension? Toph was one of his best friends; how could she think she wouldn't be invited to his wedding? All this was going on in his head while Katara sat Toph down and started to explain what this war was about. Well, it wasn't quite a war yet, but it certainly could become one if they didn't stop it now.
"So, Toph. You're probably wondering what this 'war' is about. Let me just give it to you straight. Celia. She's a deadly water bender that is currently in the earth kingdom colonies. She has a henchman, Teu, who goes and gathers people to wipe out the non-followers. Celia believes that the fire nation have not suffered enough for what they have done to the world. They wiped out the air benders and basically the Southern Watertribe, killed the moon spirit, and countless other murders. Now Celia has started a group to get revenge since we won't. She lived in the Northern Watertribe, but there she only had two followers. She wanted more. So she came down to the Earth Kingdom Colonies and there she met the earth bender, Teu. Together they have continued to bring publicity to their group. We have overlooked until now, for there has been recent cases of murders, all tracing back to Celia and Teu. But there's one more thing. Celia's a blood bender. We are not sure how she learned the technique, but because she knows it she is very dangerous on a full moon."
"There's just…so much to take in…" Toph mumbled. That was true. When he had first learned of Celia and Teu he didn't know what to make of it. There couldn't be ANOTHER war so soon after the 100-Year War. That's why they were meeting. To find the quickest, simplest way to end this conflict. Celia and Teu were gaining followers fast. Soon they would move part of their group to Ba Sing Se and do whatever it took to convince them to join. Then from there, they would take their revenge on the Fire Nation. But we all want to stop it before they even moved to Ba Sing Se.
"I completely understand. After two days in meetings, the best we have thought of is to send a group of our best negotiators, and fighters, off to see if we can make some sort of a compromise with Celia and her followers. We have to expect the worse, which is why we are sending the Kyoshi warriors. But I am also coming, just for the fact that she is a blood bender. Tomorrow at noon we leave. You are welcome to join, but it would also be helpful if you stayed here and kept control with Aang and Sokka. Just do whatever you'd prefer," Katara explained.
"As much as I'd like to join, I think it would be best for me to stay here. These boys need someone to take charge and show them what's up" she said with a laugh.
"Sounds good. See you in the morning to say goodbye!" With that they all found their rooms; Sokka with Suki, Aang with Katara, and Toph all alone.
"Come on Suki, let's get you down to the dock," Sokka said sleepily as he nudged Suki out of bed. Today Suki was leaving to end this 'war' and he would be left with Toph, for what could be up to six weeks. What would he do with all his feelings? He loved Suki, but he couldn't deny the fact that he loved Toph too. He guessed he would just play it by ear and see where his heart ends up.
"I love you, Sokka. I'll think of you every minute."
"I love you too, Suki. I'll count down the days until I see you again. Stay safe, my fan girl," and with that Sokka wrapped Suki up in his arms and kissed her, but he couldn't help thinking of Toph while doing so.