Just to clear up some possible confustion, this fic takes place a couple of years after the show.

Disclaimer: I am not the mastermind behind Avatar and I don't own it. sigh.

Old Aquaintances

"Good afternoon, Lady Bei Fong. I see that we've had another 'training accident'," said Song with a large grin on her face.

"What can I say, the Boulder just won't learn," the earthbender replied with a smirk on her young face, holding a bruised and battered arm. "Got me with a lucky shot. Thought it was broken, but I think it's just sprained."

Toph sat down on an examination table as the newly employeed Healer of the Bei Fong residence began to examine the black and blue appendage. "It doesn't look as bad as the last time you were here, but it is sprained. I would suggest that you take it slow until it completely heals, but I know you won't listen to me."

Toph smiled. "Well I have to pay him back for what he did." Toph liked Song, who despite being very young, was a very good Healer.

"So I heard from one of the servants that the Fire Lord will be coming in three days to discuss with your family on how they could work together to rebuild the Earth Kingdom," Song said trying to make small talk while she wrapped bandages around Toph's hurt arm.

"Yea. Been a while since I saw Sparky."

"You must be excited to meet such a famous man."

"I guess. Hey, I'll introduce you to him."

"Really? I've never met someone so great."

Toph began laughing hysterically at that. "Sparky? Great? He's alot things, but great isn't really one of them. Temperamental, thickheaded, and angsty, but not great. Just try not to stare when I introduce you. He's apparently got this scar on his face and he hates it when people stare."

"I'll be on my best behavior, I promise. Besides, I've seen some pretty bad scars before."

"Oh yeah? Like what?"

"Well, I once met a handsome young man who had this large burn on his face. I met him when I was taking care of his sick uncle."

Toph's heartbeat skipped a beat. No way.

Trying her best to keep a straight face, she asked Song what he was like.

"Well, it was a while back, but I remember that he was very quiet, and the burn scar took up most of his face. He looked troubled, and I wanted to help him. I tried to show him that his scar wasn't as hideous as he thought, and that the world isn't a terrible place."

"What happend to him?"

"I don't know. He left when his uncle was well again. I don't think I'll ever see him again."

"You never know," Toph said with a devious smile on her face. "Who knows, you could meet him in,oh, I don't know...three days."

"I suppose...," Song replied with a confused look on her face.

"Well, if you're done here, I'm going to go and prepare for Zuko's arrival. Something tells me the next few days are going to be very interesting," she said as she hopped off the examination table and left the office with a mischivious grin on her face.

Very interesting indeed.