Author's Note: Okay so this is the second to last chapter and one last time I would like to thank all of the authors who have reviewed, even to those who have not, okay to all my readers! I hope you enjoyed taking Kaya's journey with me.
Chapter Sixteen: Ready
Toph's Point of View
I knew when Kaya got up in the morning something was different. She was happier and seemed less confused, for she had always had a lot on her shoulders, being very mature for her age. Not only that but when Suki told her that Aang had stayed out for the night, she actually seemed worried.
"Are you feeling okay Kaya?" I asked, a little worried about fever.
"I feel fine!" She said brightly and started to lay out breakfast. When she passed me, she leaned down and whispered to me.
"I want to talk to you when you are done Aunt Toph. But take your time!" Then she skipped past.
When she finished eating she scooted out of the room as casually as she could. Though I couldn't help notice that she was bouncing a bit more like a ten year old girl should. I followed her out into the bright morning. I blinked to accustom my eyes to the bright light reflecting off of the snow.
"What's up cloudy?" I asked, making her smile at he new nickname.
"I met my mom last night." She told me, sounding very excited.
"I guess I was right about the fever." I said out loud by mistake, but she didn't even pretend to be hurt. She just plowed on.
"No no she came to me in my dream last night. Oh Aunt Toph it was amazing! She was so smart and beautiful and-and...Am I like her?" She asked suddenly. The question caught me by surprise.
"Yes Kaya you are very much like Katara. Stubborn, too powerful for your own good and everyone elses', motherly, and sometimes out of control."
"Hey!"
"Hey yourself! You didn't let me finish cloudmaster! But you both are beautiful, wonderful, smart, curious, loving, careful, dignified, and oh so determined!"
She giggled and plopped down in the snow. I sat next to her.
"She told me to forgive my father."
"Ya you should forgive twinkle toes. I am pretty sure he feels bad right now. Speaking of Aang..." She seemed to be confused for a moment then Aang appeared beside us.
"Kaya we need to talk" and "Dad we need to talk" rang out at the same time.
He looked surprised but nodded and they slid a little ways away. It pains me to say I eavesdropped, no actually it doesn't pain me at all.
"Dad I met mom last night. I know now why you miss her. She is- is just amazing." She said, sounding breathless.
"She visited me too. I am so sorry Kaya. I did blame you for something that even I couldn't have prevented. But know this I never hated you. I wasn't sure if I loved you but I know I have never hated you."
"Do you love me?" For once, she sounded nervous.
"Yes I do. I know that now. I love your mother and always will but it is high time I start cherishing what I have and what I have is you. My wonderful daughter."
"I love you too dad. I am sorry and I forgive you."
I smiled at that but heard no more for soon Sokka stood over me.
"Eavesdropping are we?" He asked.
"You should be talking. Spying on me while I am eavesdropping." I said as he dragged me away.
When the two came in, my god daughter seemed so much more happy.
Later she told me that her father was going to take her with him when he left next.
"I will be sad to go but I can't wait. I will miss you, and Uncle Sokka, and Aunt Suki and the twins!" She informed me.
Before I went to sleep I heard Aang whisper something to me "I know you were listening."
Three Days Later
Sokka's Point of View
She waved to us from the back of Appa, and I could tell she was laughing from on the ground.
Though I was happy for her, I felt a twinge in my heart, feeling as if a part of me was being scoured away.
She had forgiven him and he had forgiven both her and himself.
My niece became a faint dot in the sky and I felt the groud lurch beneath me as the feeling of loss swept over me. But at least I knew I would see her again.
"Good-bye Kaya." I whispered to the clouds and watched as my niece disappeared from my view.