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Well, I actually did start replying.. But

erased the whole thing as soon as I finished T-T

... it sucked..

But basically I just said thank you to every1, but

in different ways.. xD

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Chapter 12

Toph skyrocketed through the Earth Kingdom. She had been going so fast, she reached the ocean in less than an hour. She stopped when she reached the shore to take a break, she had been earth bending all day. She rubbed her forehead, and took a deep breath, preparing to start again. She blasted her way into the water, bending wet sand to help her move faster. She was petrified of what she was doing. Toph couldn't swim, and she was heading into the middle of the ocean, alone. She had never wanted to fly on Appa so badly in her life. She quickened her pace, speeding through the water so fast the Earth Kingdom was disappearing behind her. Once she noticed that it was completely gone, she went even faster. Hurry, hurry!! Toph's mind screamed. Then, her heart thudded when she started to see the shore line of the Fire Nation. She realized she must have been going as fast as she ever had, she had just made a two day trip in less than an hour. But, she knew it wasn't over yet. She hurried, pulling earth out of the deep water as much as she could to keep her moving. The Fire Nation got closer and closer, until she could feel the details of the trees and people at the beach. Then, she started to hear waves. She had forgotten how the waves broke at the shore line. She was very thankful they didn't hear like very big waves. Toph earth bended as quickly as she could, as quickly as she has ever bended before. Then, when the waves got louder, she earth bended up, so she could glide over them, easily. As soon as she felt soft sand instead of wet sand, she landed, catching her breath. The people at the beach watched her in confusion, and one of the children yelled COOL! She face planted into the soft sand,"Land!!!'' She yelled happily. Toph pet the sand with pleasure,"Sweet, sweet land.."

The people at the beach exchanged glances, then went back to what they were doing. Eventually, Toph stood up, and started towards the royal palace.

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Sokka glanced back at the beach one more time.

Suki groaned,"Sokka, just come on." She complained.

"I want to see if I look close enough, if I can still see the institu-"

"You can't! Just come on!" She yelled and grabbed him by the arm. Ty Lee giggled, and Zuko just glared.

"Fine, fine!" Sokka said, turning himself around. The walked back up the trail that lead towards the palace. When Ty Lee saw the garden she used to play in, she jumped.

"I remember this place!" She squealed,"Mai and I used to-" She cut herself off, and glanced at Zuko to make sure she didn't hurt his feelings. He just kept walking.

"Never mind." Ty Lee said quickly.

Sokka ran and caught up to Zuko, then turned around towards the girls,"You guys go... Do each other's makeup or something, Zuko and I need some guy time."

He said smirking. Zuko rolled his eyes, but didn't object.

"Fine. Have your stupid guy time. C'mon Ty Lee." Suki said and took her by the arm to the guest rooms Zuko prepared for them earlier.

"What is it?" Zuko asked as soon as the girls were gone.

"Welllllll.........." Sokka started, playing with his fingers.

"Spit it out." Zuko said dryly.

Sokka sighed,"I knocked up Suki." He said with a groan.

Zuko jolted upwards,"What?!"

"I know! That's what I said!" Sokka yelled, waving his hands for emphasis.

Zuko shook his head,"That was a really stupid move Sokka."

Sokka nodded,"I know." He sighed. Sokka didn't realize it but he was walking backwards, again.

"How did you and Mai not get pregnant?" Sokka asked, absent mindedly.

Zuko stared at him. He didn't want to talk about her right now. It hurt too much. He tried not to think about it, so it wouldn't hurt when he had a conversation with somebody. "Well.. erm... I don't.. we haven't... really.. done that before.." He trailed.

Sokka stared back,"What do you mean you haven't done that before? Toph said that she-"

"Well, we've done.. some stuff... I guess.. but we've never gone... far.." Zuko interrupted,"She probably just got the wrong idea or something."

Sokka nodded understandingly,"Oh.. You should've said something."

"I tried but nobody listened."

There was silence between them. It wasn't uncomfortable, but it wasn't enjoyable. Sokka yawned,"I'm just worried what people will think of us. They've always looked up to us, and called us honorable and ... good things. And this happens." He shook his head and looked to the sky.

Zuko realized he was talking about Suki and him again. He didn't really know what to say, since he's never been in the situation himself before. He's never even thought about it. Zuko just nodded.

They continued until they reached the nation, and Zuko was immediately greeted by two servants. "You have a visitor." One said.

Zuko nodded and waved them off, and continued to the hall. Sokka followed curiously. They eventually got there, and saw that the visitor was an old friend.

"TOPH!!!!" Sokka yelled and ran to hug her. She groaned,"Whoah there." She said, pushing him off,"It's good to see you, but how about you don't kill me." Toph smiled.

"Hey Zuko." She said.

Zuko nodded,"Hey.. May I ask.. What you're doing here? Or.. How you even got here?" He tried not to sound rude.

"I earth bended here. Across the ocean. It sucked. But I got here, amazingly. And I came because I'm worried about you." She said, sounding apologetic.

"Aww, thanks Toph!" Sokka cooed.

Toph glared at him,"I'm talking to Zuko." She growled.

"Oh.. So you know what happened..?" Sokka asked, feeling disappointed.

She nodded,"Word got out. I came as soon as I heard what happened, or about what happened.." Toph explained.

Zuko stared out the window,"Oh..." He trailed off, deep in thought. He thought of her again. He thought of them together, and he cringed with pain. But, he didn't want to stop thinking about her. And now, hearing what Sokka had just told him, he wanted to be with her, in that way. More than ever. He wanted to feel just her skin against his. Zuko wanted her back. He wanted her body back.

Sokka noticed he was completely dazed off,''Uhh.. Zuko??" He asked, shaking his shoulder a bit.

Zuko's eyes opened,"Wha-.. What..?"

"You kind of looked dead for a minute there." Sokka said, confused.

"Oh.. sorry.." Zuko said, embarrassed.

"You alright?" Sokka asked.

"Yeah.. I'm fine." Zuko shook him off and trudged back to his office.

Toph and Sokka were left alone.

"Man.. I didn't think it'd be this bad..." Toph said, crossing her arms.

Sokka nodded,"Other times he will act fine... and then this.." He trailed off.

They were both quiet.

"So, Suki's pregnant huh?" Toph said smirking.

Sokka flew back,"How did you know?!" He blabbed, shocked.

"Because I heard her talking about it. And I felt extra heart beats when I passed their rooms.." Toph teased.

"Oh. Well ... yes she is..." Sokka went on. For some reason it felt the most weird to admit this to Toph. Maybe it was because she would always find a way to use this against him.

"I'm guessing it was an accident." Toph continued.

He groaned,"Yes Toph, it was an accident." He admitted annoyed.

She laughed,"I knew it would happen eventually. Sooner or sooner." She joked, and headed for the guest room she usually used.

Sokka rolled his eyes,"Well that's nice of you." He called sarcastically.

Toph giggled and tucked herself into bed, tired from her not -so - long journey.

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Pretty short. I know. ^^

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