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A/N: A lot of people are reading this and many are putting it on Story Alerts or Favorite Story; but can you guys please review. It would completely make my day.

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The old General and probably the wisest man the world will ever see was now sipping his tea and enjoying the company of the younger members of his family. Yes, the entire Team Avatar is a big family and they were all outside next to the turtle-duck pond.

"So, that's what happened after he left." Iroh was shocked at how merciless the world could be. Arianna's ink black locks of hair whipped around from the breeze and her eyes welled with tears of the past. Her hand subconsciously touched the necklace that graced her neck.

"You're strong, my daughter," Iroh patted her on the shoulder, "But, it's okay to cry once in a while." Toph hugged her, something she rarely did. The rest of the Gaang came up next to her copied the same action; everyone except for Sokka.

"The entire world has suffered from this War." Katara whispered, "But we'll be fine because we have each other, right?" Being the 'always-optimistic' one, she smiled at Arianna with her sapphire eyes. They glowed with hope and love, something Arianna hadn't seen in a long time. Her brown eyes reflected the same warmth and hugged her friend once more. Aang's cough broke the silence. (He was still sick.)

"On a happier note, Katara and I have some news!" Zuko smiled. Arianna smirked, already knowing what it was.

"Zuko and I are engaged!" Katara screamed as she pulled out her hand to show the ring. Its red stone sparkled with the sun's rays. Why am I not surprised that it's red?Arianna thought to herself.

"WHAT?" Sokka screamed and fainted.

"Yeah, we're planning to have a small wedding with just family and friends. There's some other stuff that's going to get in the way." Katara's smile fell a little but regained its composure at the thought of being Zuko's wife. Iroh was glowing with happiness for his nephew and to be daughter-in-law. Aang, on the other hand, seemed more down than usual. Toph noticed this and quickly started worrying.

He still loves Katara.Her brain racked itself. How could I have been so STUPID?

Her thoughts were interrupted by Arianna. Her hand was on Toph's shoulder with sympathy. Toph, being the girl that doesn't show weakness, quickly pushed her hand off and walked away.

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A man, covered in dark, forest green rags, writhed in hurt. The slashes on his back stung every time his body moved an inch. His legs felt like jelly and his usually strong hands throbbed with pain. His scar, one that he had received long ago, was cut open again. His pure, brown eyes shined with fear and anger.

"You should've known better." Another man, obviously higher in rank than the him, kicked the shackles around his ankles. The metal cut into his skin and he let out a blood-curdling scream once again.

"I will never tell you." He coughed, "Evil never wins, Long Feng! AAH!" He screamed as a knife cut through his leg.

"You willtell me, or there will be dire consequences." His voice thundered. The man simply turned away and swallowed his pain. "Tell me, Sheng, do you love your wife?"

Sheng's eyes widened with shock. "What did you do to her?" He shouted as loud as he could.

"I take it that you do." A vicious grin plastered itself on Long Feng's face. "And what about your daughter? It's a shame that she'll have to die so young."

"Don't hurt her!" He cried, "Hwaimei and Ling are my entire life! I'll tell you. Just save them." The former spy's head hung in defeat.

"Go on." He grinned victoriously as the light from the green fire lit his face in the most evil ways.

"The General. He gave it to the Fire Nation girl with brown eyes. She has it." Tears gushed out of his eyes.

"That is all." Long Feng turned around and motioned for the other agents. They surrounded him. A smile grew on his face as he heard the most disgusting scream in the distance: the scream of death.

"Where do we put the bodies, sir?" A Dai Li agent came up behind Long Feng.

"Dispose of them." He said in disgust as he looked at the three bodies in front of him. "Somewhere where no one will find them. We can't risk anything. The Princess was adamant that nothing falls apart."

"Yes sir." The agent bowed at his master.

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"Katara!" The Fire Nation girl ran up to her waterbender friend who was now practicing her bending.

"You want to spar a little, Arianna?" She smirked.

"As much as I know how much you love getting your butt kicked by the BEST firebender in the world, I was thinking we could do something else." Katara's head tilted in confusion.

"Come, on. The royal dresser has arrived!" She pulled her friend by the wrist. "Whooahh!"

"I can't believe that I'm engaged to Zuko!" She screamed with delight. The dresser sighed as she tried to make her calm down so she could tailor the dress perfectly.

"I'm happy for you, Katara." Arianna smiled but inside, she still wished she could be up there one day. Maybe with Sokka!

Awww, shut up. He hates me. He said so HIMSELF!

No, maybe he's just having a rough time with his rejection with that other girl.

"Let me ask Arianna. Arianna! Do you like this one?" Katara looked at her friend.

"No. Not really. Any other ones?"

Whatever his problem is, I doubt he'll ever propose to me. She continued with herself.

Whatever you say, honey. I'll be ready to say "I TOLD YOU SO" on your wedding day!

Shut up!Arianna screamed at her inner self. "I hate you." She whispered under her breath.

"What was that?" Katara asked suddenly.

"Nothing!" She smiled innocently. "Wow, that dress is beautiful, Katara." It was red. Surprise, surprise… but it hugged onto her figure like no other dress has. The gold that outlined the glowing red added that Fire-LadyPIZZAZ! It reached her toes in the most magnificent way. Her blue eyes sparkled and surprisingly, made the dress look even more beautiful.

"This is the one." Katara smiled. "Thank you Mrs. Ming." She politely bowed.

"No problem, your highness. May your love for the Fire Lord keep strong like the flames of the Eternal Fire." She blessed the younger woman.

"Thank you." Katara turned around to Arianna. "Where is everyone?"

"Zuko went to some meeting and I think Sokka went as well." A flash of hurt passed through Arianna at the mention of the Water Tribe boy, but was left unnoticed by Katara. "Aang is resting, or at least he's supposed to be and I'm not sure where Toph went." The memory of her running away came back to Arianna.

"Oh my Agni! I have to find her!" She rushed to the door.

"Wait!" Katara screamed from inside the room. "Can you help me get this dress off?" Arianna laughed.

"Sure."

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"Love is stupid." Toph hissed through her tears. "Only idiots would go there. I am notan idiot." She stood up with pride.

"I am the Greatest Earthbender!" Her fake pride couldn't fool herself. She fell to the ground; her tears fell to the ground and splashed everywhere, like the broken pieces of her heart.

"Yes, you are." Arianna walked up to her friend. "No one can change that." Toph wiped her tears away and repeated her mantra in her head. Don't show weakness. No weakness. No weakness. No weakness.

"Toph, what happened?" Her consoling voice broke through Toph's heart and she fell apart. The 'great earthbender' was now crying so bad, you would start crying at the sight of her; tears of sympathy.

Toph's strong structure was now broken and she gasped out a few words, "Stupid Avatar…..loves…..stupid…..waterbender…..pretty…..I'm ugly…..always alone….."

"Toph," A tear rolled off her cheek. Her hand reached her chin and pulled her face out of the folds of her shirt. Toph quickly recoiled and hugged onto the older girl's chest. Her sobs were pulling at Arianna's heart so much. All she wanted was to kiss the girl over and over again and tell her that she's okay; and that's exactlywhat she did.

Her gentle hands pushed the unruly raven-black bangs off of Toph's face. "That stupid b#$h, he always loved her. Why would he lead me on?" Her face became red in anger. Arianna nodded slowly and whispered, "Let it out. I'm here for you." She patted her back as the younger girl hugged her chest.

In an hour, she fell into the clutches of sleep from exhaustion. Arianna kissed her forehead and tucked her in her bed. "I've never seen her this bad." She whispered to herself as she closed Toph's bedroom door.

"What happened to Toph?" Sokka asked and ran into Arianna who was guarding Toph's door from Sokka.

"Nothing. She's just sleeping." The exhaustion in her beautiful face betrayed her.

"What happened?" He adamantly hissed. "She's like my little sister, and I don't want you messing her up!" He pushed Arianna out of the way and stormed inside only to see a peaceful Toph snoring quite loudly. He looked closer and saw tear stains on her cheeks and glared at Arianna with worry.

"This is the lasttime I'm going to ask this. What happened?" He whispered and closed the bedroom door behind him. Arianna sighed. He isn't going to give up, is he?

"Sokka, now isn't the time." She pushed him to the side, "And you are in noposition to be shouting at me!" Her anger boiled and let itself out.

"Look, that was all a mist-," SLAP!A stinging sensation stung his cheek; Arianna's usually warm brown eyes were now a deadly color. "You jerk! You have no idea what you did to me! Stupid Water Tribe idiot!" She screamed and walked away.

"I'm sorry." He whispered as he watched the girl of his dreams walk away.

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A/N: Review please.