Srry for the long wait guys, my little laptop shut down on me and deleted the stories. And job(s) are driving me crazy. I hope you enjoy this story. please review.
The war was finally over, Parties, celebrations and festivals were happening all over the 4 kingdoms. It felt like a dream, the people coming together and enjoying the magical feeling. No more worries and fears. The avatar has finally freed this nation of constant wars. Over in Ba sing se a couple week later, a relaxed Toph kicks it back with Aang and Katara, relaxing in long chairs. The two couple plan their next trip. Toph listened to their conversation, wondering what it must be like to finally have someone to yourself. She sighed to the thought of Zuko going back to his first. She punched the wall as the earth underneath her drink flies upward, then back down, landing in her hand. "Hey Toph, wanna help us pick a place to visit?" Katara asked the blinded girl, "Nah, I don't know anywhere to go but the places Aang dragged us too over the past year.." Toph yawned and rolled over to her side, placing the drink next to her. She couldn't think straight, her thoughts were running around the fire prince. She couldn't get her mind straight nor can she control her emotions. "Toph...I know you're upset because of Zu-" Katara leaned in close till Toph slammed her hand down and pointed to Katara, "Don't say his name around me! I'm fine!" She quickly stood up and marched to her reserved room and locked it, making sure no one gets in she placed a huge rock behind it. Knowing she's the greatest earthbender she can take on anyone who tries to kick it in. Her room is filled with roses hanging from the ceiling and green sheets, a fireplace and a dresser made out of marble. Clearly she didn't care because she couldn't capture the beauty in the room. Rolling around in the bed and trying to hold back tears, she could remember the moment they had. Every kiss and every tender touch. She couldn't take it anymore. That moment seeing her crush walk away from her into the arms of his first crushed her in a way she never dreamed of. Watching him hold another female in his arms the same way he use to hold her. The blind earthbender held her chest, her beating heart aches. Every thought that ran around her mind mocked her, dancing around her while pointing and laughing. Knowing she'll never get him back. The pillow she laid her head on started to feel a bit cold. She felt the cushion and noticed it's soaked. She's been trying to hold back tears but they flowed like a river, not knowing it she tossed it aside and continued to cry.
"So you're saying this...is just a one time thing? I don't understand princess." The blind girl folded her arms as the fire prince started to slowly breathe then continue, "Toph...What happened at ember island...was a mistake, I shouldn't of thrown myself onto you. I forgot about my feelings for Mai and ju-" Toph punched his arm as she tried to hold back tears, "So...you just think you can use me and just throw me aside?!" She roared, Zuko placed his hands on her shoulders as she quickly pushed him back. He could see in her eyes she couldn't hold the flow of tears anymore. "I'm so sorry Toph…..My feelings for you is real, trust me." The fire prince tried to calm the earthbender down but she wasn't having any of it. "Liar! Just go play around in your happy doll house and leave me alone! I never want to see you again fire princess!" Toph used her earthbending to send Zuko back away from her, slamming him against the wall. "Toph! Please let me explain!" He started to run towards her till he was stopped by a rock that flung out the ground. "Toph I want to still be friends with you! Your really special to me-!" Zuko dodge the rock being thrown at him. "Special?! You should've thought of that when you first kissed me!" She kicked the ground, sending the tip of her toes in the ground making a wave heading towards Zuko. Quick on his feet he jumped over it and grabbed the little girl. "You're special to me Toph, I can't...go on like this, I still want you in my life…" Toph could feel his heart, He's telling the truth. "I...hate you...so much…" Toph grabbed his arms and pushed him off of her. "I know...I'm sorry Toph…but I'm in love with Mai." Zuko felt a sudden quake of the earth, he looked around and noticed nothing is happening. He scanned Toph, her eyes watery and clutching her fist. The quake suddenly stopped as she walked away. "I don't wanna see you face, ever again." A final whisper from the earthbender as she walked away from the fire prince. "Toph…" He felt like a piece of him was sliced by a axe, slowly being taken away piece by piece as it makes its way down the center. Every swing with every step she takes. The fire prince gathered up his strength to move again and walked the opposite direction. Leaving a battle field behind them and forgotten feelings in the cracks.
Fire nation: 3 days ago
"Zuko...come in here, look you have a statue of you here next to Aang…" Mai pointed out the window of the carriage ride through the lovely scenery of the fire nation. "Yeah..I wanted that...reminds me of the good old times." Zuko muttered, arm around his lovely bride to be. "This place is so boring now…." She sighed placing her head on his shoulder. "What else can the fire lord do?" She abused his power but he didn't care. His mind was elsewhere. The couple walked over to the manor as a couple of servants took their coats. "So I was thinking we can go swimming." Zuko Suggested. "Swimming…? Why swimming is boring…" Mai questioned the fire lord's odd suggestion. "Swimming is peaceful... Can you swim?" Mai raised her eyebrow and continued, "Yes, I can swim. What type of stupid question is that?" Zuko thought about the blind girl and his heart started to feel again. "I know some people who can't swim…" Zuko walked over to the balcony, over watching the beautiful fire nation city. "Oh come on Zuko, you're the fire lord. let's do something fun…" Mai pulled on his arm, he stopped her and smiled. "It's been a couple of weeks since I seen my friends...would you like to visit the earth kingdom with me?" Zuko asked, Mai rolled her eyes and folded her arms. "Whatever...I guess there's something to do over there." She looked up and smiled at him. He leaned over to kiss her and hold her close. The emotionless girl excited him but not as good as the blind girl. He has feelings for Mai but he doesn't know why. She's not very interesting but he's in love with her. The sex they have is very bland and is over very quickly. Zuko never understand his obsession with this girl but he couldn't wrap his mind around it. The thoughts came to a sudden holt when he heard a laugh, reminded him of the blind girl. The high pitched girly cocky laugh she does. It made him smile. Warmed his heart. He quickly looked down at the girl he was holding and noticed pale eyes looking at him. "Toph?..." He asked, Short with dark hair and a beautiful figure. Tiny hands and perfect pale skin. She smiled as he leaned down to kiss this beautiful creature. The kiss was long and passionate. "Toph...I'm sorry..I shouldn't...I should of…" He couldn't collect his words. "Zuko?..." His eyes closed holding this girl tightly.
'Zuko!" a sudden push and shove as he awoke from the lucid dream. The prince looked over to his bride to be, lying in bed she folded her arms as she waited for an explanation. "You were mumbling in your sleep Zuko." She said, Zuko heart rate increased as he paused for a second. 'did she hear me say her name?...' Zuko sat up, trying to meet her gaze. "Sorry was having a...nightmare…" Zuko smiled, Mai rolled her eyes and rolled over to her side of the bed, pulling the sheets and trying to get comfortable. "Just don't wake me up again…" Zuko sighed and looked over towards the window, over seeing the ocean. As the water danced around and the moonlight shines over the ocean, all Zuko can think about is the blind earthbender. How she was afraid to swim at first and holding onto the man tightly hearing her heartbeat. He smiled at this thought and brushed back his hair with his hand. He thought he made the right choice by picking Mai, he broke her heart at the boiling rock but she saved him at the end. Zuko feels the need to stay with her, but he also wants to be with Toph. He doesn't understand his feelings towards these girls but it's hurting him inside emotionally.
Ba sing se: now
"Leave her alone...she doesn't want to be bothered." Aang grabbed her arm before she can knock on the door. "She's been in there for hours...she needs someone to talk to…" Katara knocked on the door, waited till she heard a noise. Nothing, she tried to open the door but it was locked. "Let me…" Aang tried to open the door but it wasn't lock it was being blocked, "She doesn't want anyone in, there's a rock behind it." Katara knocked on the door again, "Toph! it's me, I just wanna talk to you!" Aang pressed his hand on the door and tilted his head, "Wait…" He kicked the door in with the rock behind it. The room was still intact, "Where is she?" Katara asked searching the room, "I don't know..we have to go find her." Aang ran back into the hallway as Katara followed. "Where do you think she would have gone? " Aang shrugged and grabbed his staff along the way, "We have to split up, knowing Toph she'll see us coming before we see her. So I'll fly around and see if I can spot her." Aang looked around, pausing and trying to map out the place before he takes off. Katara didn't know where to start, Ba sing se is huge. "Toph!" Katara yelled, "What…" a soft voice echoed through their ears, they turned around to see Toph sitting on the stairs with her feet kicked up. "Toph we thought you ran away!" Katara ran up to her and hugged her. "Run away? And where exactly will I go?" Toph tried to push herself off of Katara but her grip is too tight. "Toph are you alright?" Aang sat next to the girls, "Yes I'm fine, thank you." Toph finally pushed Katara off as she smiled a little. "If you need anything I'm here alright," Katara said, "Yeah Yeah Yeah, mother stuff and hugs and kisses...I don't need it guys, seriously I'm fine. I'm going to take a walk around this awful place. Alone." Toph stood up and glared at the two couple as she walked away. "Think she'll be fine?..." Katara asked him, "Yeah...She's a tough girl…" Aang continued, "But...we should follow her…" Aang suddenly felt his feet sink into the stairs. "I heard that!" Toph stomped her feet as she made a tunnel underground and closed the entrance. Aang kicked his feet out as he rubbed them, "I'm worried about her…" Katara said softly placing her arms in her lap. "She had her heart broken….now Zuko is getting married to Mai. Toph needs some space...I think when she comes back from her walk she'll feel better…" Aang held Katara's hand, they both were worried about Toph. She never came back that day, Aang and Katara started to search for her, looking all over Ba sing se with no luck. They asked around wondering if anyone seen her, no one did. They checked the tunnels and caves near the outer city line. Aang noticed a carrier coming into the city, royalty. Fire nation symbols and guards protecting it.
"Zuko!"