There was a part of the Spirit World that Yue feared even more than Koh's lair (an incredible feat, considering its reputation). But this was a desperate circumstance that required some extreme action and the highest of the higher-ups.
"Universe?" she called, treading cautiously through the strange place. There was nothing there (literally. It was total limbo, a world void of anything). "I... I have a problem that I think deserves your attention."
Something responded – not a voice or an image or anything tangible. It was more of a feeling, a notion that whatever existed in this place wanted her to continue.
Shivering (why did it have to be so creepy?), she said, "Well, Koh the Face Stealer just went against a deal he made with Avatar Aang. He said if he showed any emotion before Aang, he would give back Toph, a girl he had captured."
Another response passed through her. The Universe wanted to know how Koh had gotten Toph.
"Well, I sort of... brought her to him."
A wave of intense anger and disapproval washed over her. It was like each individual nerve was being screamed at, a dizzying, gut-clenching sensation.
"But it was with good reason!" she said, louder than necessary. Body still tingling uncomfortably with rage, she continued in a normal tone, "Roku, Aang's Guide, meddled in business he shouldn't have. He possessed a girl Aang liked so they would get together, even though I had just spent months trying to get them with their proper soul mates. I didn't know what else he might do and I don't have direct control over Aang or Toph, so..."
There was stillness. Yue held her breath, bracing herself for another angry response.
Then the Universe was telling her to bring Koh, that It would fix this mishap. However, just as she was about to release a sigh of relief, another feeling came over her – warning.
Don't ever do something like this again.
With a nod and a word of thanks, Yue hurried to find Koh (and get away from the intimidating force of the Universe).
Author's Notes: Because I'm feeling productive today, you get an update for this fic, too. =D
This chapter was pretty fun to write. Personally, I love the Universe.
Disclaimer: I do not own 'Avatar' or any of its characters.