Chapter 5: No Interfering...(coughs)
Katara wrung her hair out, bending the water as she went along. Aang sat next to her, bending a stream of water around in a circle. Toph and Sokka watched avidly.
"They're going to be together," Toph muttered at the corner of her mouth.
"Not if I can help it," Sokka snapped under his breath. Katara laughed at something Aang had just said. Aang blushed.
"There you go," Toph responded out loud. She sat up, stretching. "Oi, Katara, get over here." Katara whispered one last thing to Aang before hurrying over. Toph beckoned her behind a clump of trees.
"Ya, Toph?" Katara asked briskly.
"I've noticed you and a certain Avatar have been getting along well," Toph remarked slyly.
"What do you mean?" a blush crept onto Katara's tan cheeks, and the corners of her mouth fought to stay downward.
"Oh, I see you and Aang flirting. You particularly."
"What do you mean? I'm not flirting with Aang!" Toph arched her eyebrows.
"Katara, I KNOW when someone is lying. Look, I happen to know he likes you back..." Katara's eyes widened, then fell.
"Toph...I'm surprised he still isn't mad about Zuko. I DO like him that way, but I never thought he returned the favor. That's why I gave up and went out with Zuko."
"Well, either way, he still in love with you Katara. Just, watch out for your brother. He doesn't suspect you now, but he will if you two start making out in front of him...I'm all for it, Katara," Toph mocking smirked before exiting the area. Katara looked around, a blush still smeared across her face. She noticed Momo staring at her from a nearby tree branch.
"Don't say it," she murmured, dragging herself back to camp. Momo blinked, then his attention caught on to a passing fly. He caught it skillfully, then stuck it in his mouth. He jumped when he heard new footsteps.
"Soooo, Aang," Sokka was saying, causally and yet not so causally kicking a rock and stubbing his toe. "How are things with Katara?"
"Fine," the young avatar answered, scratching his head.
"Anything...going on?" Sokka did his best to sound manly, then failed.
"Not really...I learned a new move today, though!" Aang sounded excited. Sokka's mouth dropped when he remembered Katara's giggles.
"Involving?" Sokka continued, a wave of panic flooding his body.
"Water, duh." Sokka nearly fell over.
"WATER?!" Aang looked confused.
"Ummm, ya? What did you expect?" Sokka DID fall over this time, knocked out cold. Aang scratched his head before turning around and heading back.
"Katara, I think Sokka might be sick," Aang said as he got back to camp. Katara and Toph looked at each other, smiling secretly.
"Why?" She asked him smoothly.
"Well, we were taking about waterbending, and he fainted," Aang explained. Katara shrugged. Just then Sokka ran back to camp, his arms flapping.
"AANG!" he fumed, charging straight at him. Aang jumped up, hugging a ball of air.
"What?!" Aang yelled in surprise.
"YOU-GOT-KATARA-PREGNANT?!?!" he fumed. Aang let go of the airball, falling straight on his back.
"NO WAY SOKKA!!!!" he yelled, his eyes wide. "WHERE'D YOU GET THAT IDEA???????"
"YOU-SAID-IT INVOLVED WATER!" Sokka was out of breath, hands on his knees.
"I WAS TALKING ABOUT WATERBENDING FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!" Aang screamed. Katara and Toph looked at each other, then burst out laughing.
"Sokka, you are a true moron," Katara decided, falling back with laughter. Sokka stood up straighter, puffing his chest out in a I-want-to-be-manly fashion. His cheeks were red with embarrassment.
"Am not," he mumbled. Aang stood up, looking weary, and went over to Appa. Katara followed, looking self-consciously at her stomach. Toph followed Katara, but stopped at Sokka. She put a threatening finger on his chest.
"Don't interfere, Sokka, now they're gonna be awkward, all thanks to you cheating," Sokka's chest deflated.
"It SOUNDED like he was talking about- and her water...OH, WHY ME YEU!" Sokka slumped back over to Appa. Toph smiled, following. Her light, light green eyes sparkling with amusement. She needed another plan.
Struggling onto Appa, Toph looked from Katara to Aang. She knew a way to bring them closer together, a way to settle the score. All she needed was the perfect moment.
Katara was steering. Toph scooted over to where Aang was sitting, or at least where her senses were telling her. And yes, it was him.
"Hey, Aang," she greeted, smiling warmly. Aang wiggled uncomfortably.
"Uhh...hi?" Katara and Sokka listened with their ears perked.
"Listen, I was wondering if tomorrow you'd like to go on a date with me? Like, I don't know, an activity that might be going on at the next village we visit," Toph smiled. Katara and Sokka both jumped at her words. Aang froze. Sokka's favorite word, legendary in fact. Activity.
"A...date?" he stammered.
"Ya. I kind of like you, so how bout it?" Aang shifted in his seat, examining Appa's saddle with interest.
"I guess," he finally answered, much to Katara's displeasure. Sokka immediately pulled Toph away, looking upset.
"No interfering?!" he snapped.
"Oh, ya. This is better for your deal anyway, so why are you peeved?" Toph folded her arms.
"I'm NOT." Sokka turned around, his arms also folded. Toph smiled and steadied herself before walking back over to Aang on jell-O-legs. She "accidentally" sat on him for maximum jealousy. Katara felt her eyes water with anger, thoughts of murder and arson flooding in and out of her ears.
She was toying with your mind to get Aang for herself! Someone in her head screamed. But, she truly was no better...
"Oops, sorry Aang," Toph apologized. At the corner of her eye, Katara saw Aang blush. Toph scooted onto Aang's other side, clutching his arm for support. She was a PURE genius.
"Sooo," Aang said conversationally, glancing at Katara with gilt. "Where are we going?"
"To a place," Katara snapped. Aang was surprised at the coldness in her voice. Toph snickered.
"As in?" she continued. "For all we know you could be leading us to the fire nation."
"We're GOING to a nearby VILLAGE, TOPH. It's not like I'm gonna get lost! If you're so smart, then YOU steer us there!"
"I'm BLIND. I have a REASON not to be able to get us there!" Toph responded. Sokka and Aang looked at each other with worry.
"WHAT IF I HAVE A REASON?" Katara yelled. "IF YOU AND AANG WEREN'T FLIRTING SO MUCH I'D BE ABLE TO CONCENTRATE!"
"Wait, me and Toph weren't-" Aang started to say, but Toph cut him off.
"Don't worry, Aang, she's just jealous." Katara shut her mouth, anger and tears all mixing in her eyes, making them not their usually azure color but a furious cobalt. Aang was shocked to see her so upset, so he abandoned Toph and sat down next to her.
"Katara, we really weren't flirting-" Katara shook her head, angry.
"That isn't why I'm upset, Aang! She just- and- oh, never mind! Let me fly in peace!" Aang turned as if he'd been slapped in the face. He looked at Toph, who was smirking. Sokka was watching her, whispering. Aang strained his ears to hear more. He caught the words, 'jealous,' 'influence,' and 'bet.' Sighing to himself, he wondered what was going on.
"Toph, why do you want to go on a DATE with me?" Aang snapped. Toph gave a fake sigh, while Sokka smirked.
"Because I love you, Aang!" she exclaimed. Sokka burst out laughing. Aang, however, was not amused.
"Whatever," he mumbled, glancing at Katara. Well, maybe he could benefit from all the madness that was going on...
Author's Note That's o-so-wonderful
Hey ppl it's the Poison-person again. Toph is pure EVIL, and that's why we all luv her, right? Leave it to her to get those two together. Didn't I say fake Taang and Zutara to make the Kataang work? I'm sorry about the last chapter with Toph inspecting Sokka's biceps, forgot she was blind. (Slpas head)
Zuko will be appearing shortly. KICK HIS ASS KATARA! And don't worry, FAKE Taang.
KATAANG 4 LIFE!!!!!!!!!!
-Poisonedmoonshine474