The Next Avatar (On Hold)

Chapter 3

I had finally made it to Zaofu. After getting lost 4 times and missing the train, I had built up the courage to ask for directions. When I got off the train I stared in amazement at the city in front of me.

Toph told me a lot about her children, grandchildren, and her adventures with Avatar Aang and Firelord Zuko. She also mentioned her position in the Zaofu police force. Before I do anything else, I have to meet Toph's children and grandchildren. I wonder what they're like, Lin and Suyin.

I wandered through town carrying the map Toph had provided. I walked along the path for 15 minutes before reaching my destination; a large building.

As I approached the building, a guard came up to me. He was a young man, maybe in his early 20's with short brown hair.

"Excuse me. Can I help you?" He asked. "Oh a-actually, I came here to see Suyin Beifong." He looked at me suspiciously. "May I ask why?" Why?

"I just-I really need to speak to her." I struggled, my cheeks flaming in embarrassment. "I'm sorry, but she's very busy and I can't allow some stranger to waltz in without a reason."

"I-I understand but-" He cut me off. "I need you to step away." I can't just leave. Toph said I needed to meet her family. She said it was important. "I can't leave." I said quietly. "Guards!" He shouted.

Suddenly two older men grabbed my arms and started to drag me away. "W-Wait!" I yelled. "You don't understand!" They roughly pulled me back as I struggled. "Toph Beifong, Suyins mom sent me!" I screamed. "Wait!" A voice I didn't recognize rang out.

I expected to see a woman, who I would have expected to be Suyin, but instead I saw two men. "If she knows Grandma Toph, then we should at least hear what she has to say." Said the second man. Grandma? I looked up at them. Both of them had green eyes and dark hair. They seemed to be in their early 30's.

The guards released me. They smiled gently. "Come on, we'll show you the way." I nodded and followed them inside the metal house. Wow, its beautiful. They noticed me admiring the house and laughed lightly. I looked over at them, a little embarrassed.

Wait a minute, they're twins. "What's the matter?" One of them questioned. Without realizing it, I spoke. "Wei and Wing." They shared a look of surprise. "How do you know our names?" Wei asked. Toph had taught me a trick to tell them apart.

Before I could answer, Wing spoke up. "Guess she really does know Grandma." They laughed again. They're pretty friendly. Soon we came across a large door and entered a large library. "Wait here and I'll go get my mom so we can speak. Wei you stay here with her." Wing said walking out of the library, leaving Wei and I alone.

"So where are your parents? You seem a little young to be traveling alone." He questioned. "They, um, died when I was younger." I glanced at the floor. "I'm sorry, it must've been hard." I gave a small smile trying to lighten the mood.

"Actually, Toph raised me." His eyes widened "Really? I thought maybe she had, well, died by now." He grimaced. Before I could tell Wei about Toph, the door suddenly opened and Wing's head peeked in. "I brought her."