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Toph paced back and forth in her chamber angrily, occasionally pausing to take a deep breathes only to continue her movement once
more. She blew her bangs out of her face and finally left her room, heading for the royal dining room where she was supposed to have
breakfast with Zuko and Yuan. Sweat trickled down her back as she though about having a civil meal with the man she loved and the man
she was engaged to
Her naked feet made a soft slapping sounds as she moved quickly through the Royal Palace, hoping to get to the chamber before both
men were left in there alone. With her hand resting on the door, she heard talking and laughter and she went inside. Zuko sat next to
Yuan, laughing at a joke the earth bender had just told.
"Good morning Toph," Zuko called, raising his teacup at her. She nodded and slowly took her seat across from Yuan and on Zuko's other side, wary of any tension in the air but could sense none. Yuan smirked, and pouring tea for Toph, who nodded in gratitude.
"Any news?" Yuan asked smoothly.
"None, why do you ask?" Zuko inquired. Toph frowned slightly, worried in which direction this conversation would end up going.
"I've been hearing rumors. Disturbing rumors about the ex-Fire Lord and princess," he replied. Toph moved to rise but Zuko paced a calming hand on her shoulder before turning to face the Earth kingdom Captain.
"I can assure you these rumors aren't true but if they were…"
"Zuko!" she snarled.
"—What help could you offer us?" the Fire Lord finished. Yuan rubbed his chin thoughtfully before replying.
"Ozai and Azula brought only devastation and horrors to the people of the four nations. If they had escaped from their prisons, I would do everything my power to capture them again and bring them to justice," he said firmly. Zuko felt a small smile reach his lips but said nothing.
"Well, it's good to know that we have you on our side, Captain Yuan," Zuko muttered and gestured for breakfast to be served. Plates of
steaming rice and porridge were placed in front of the three seated at the table. Toph grabbed the spoon eagerly, her stomach rumbling. As
she raised the aromatic porridge to her lips, her stomach balked and threatened to heave. She gagged, shooting out of her chair. Zuko and
Yuan both watched with concern. She sprinted out of the dining room and barely reached her room before vomiting the substance in her
stomach but most of it was bile.
She retched until nothing would come out again and she rose, shuddering and gasping.
"Toph?" a soft voice called through the door.
"Go away!" she replied with a cracked voice.
"Toph, please let me in."
"No!" she cried, splashing water on her face and neck.
"Please?"
"No! Go away!" she was crying now, furiously wiping away each tear as they fell. She felt the person outside walk away, recognizing Yuan's steps. She sighed with relief and stumbled back to her bed, tired and frustrated.
Knock came on the door as Toph woke. Her stomach growled loudly, protesting the lack of breakfast and probably lunch. She sighed but didn't open the door. The knocking continued until Toph grew irritated and bended it open. The person outside was not whom she expected: Katara.
"What are you doing here, Sugar Queen?" she asked. Katara rolled her eyes, sitting next to Toph on her bed.
"Nice to see you too," she replied, giving her friend a quick one-armed hug.
"Where's Baldy?"
"He's talking with Zuko. Did he not tell you we were coming?"
"No," Toph muttered, angry that the Fire Lord had kept the Avatar's visit a secret from her.
"How are you feeling?" Katara placed a motherly hand on Toph forehead. "Zuko told us you got sick during breakfast." Toph nodded slowly, turning her head to look at Katara.
"You don't feel warm," she murmured. Toph leaned against her water bending friend, knowing it was uncharacteristic of her, but even though she didn't want to admit it, Toph was scared.
"Katara, I'm not sick," she whispered. Katara frowned, pushing Toph's bangs behind her ear.
"Then what's wrong?"
"I'm…"
"What?" Katara asked, getting frantic. Toph sighed deeply, turning her pale eyes to look at Katara before she spoke.
"I'm pregnant!"
Note: Duh duh duh!