Narrative
It was night time, and Toph was preparing for bed. She wished she could get out of the prison her parents had kept her in. I mean, many people would kill to live the life she lives. But it's just not her life. Her parents treat her like she's a walking porcelain doll only because she is blind.
She only feels like herself when she's earthbending. She is the greatest earth bender there is, and she will confidently argue and establish her point.
Toph had three teachers. The first two were the first earth benders in history: badger moles. The third was Cara, her dearest friend and the second greatest earth bender after Toph.
Toph was grateful to Cara because she not only taught her but was also her best friend. Her only friend at that. Toph's parents prohibited her from making friends due to "safety concerns." They didn't want anything to happen to Toph, which was understandable, but they hovered so much that Toph couldn't do or experience much on her own.
Cara visited Toph almost every night. Ever since she was practically a baby.
Toph snuck into the garden and sat on the grass, simply listening to the breeze. She picked up on some foot steps, and earth bent a boulder at the intruder, only for them to catch it with their hands.
Toph smiled, her back still turned away from the person, and rose.
"Now, Toph, that's no way to greet house guests." Cara remarked, throwing down the boulder and walking towards Toph.
Toph laughed and hugged Cara. "it's my way of greeting people." They giggled as they moved back and forth in the hug. Cara is likely the only person Toph would hug like this. Definitely the only person, given that Toph does not hug people.
They sat on the grass and talked for hours as usual, until Cara grabbed Toph's hands with a serious expression on her face. Toph always knew when something was awry, especially with Cara.
"What's wrong, Ra?" Toph asked, concerned.
"Do you remember when I told you my reason for being born?" Cara asked Toph.
Toph nodded, patiently waiting for her to continue.
"Well, we've all heard of the Avatar's return; you're aware of my duty to protect and help him. Do you recall when I told you that when you grew up, you would play an important role in overthrowing the Fire Nation?" Cara asked.
Toph's forehead wrinkled as she remembered Cara saying that, but she didn't take it seriously.
"Well, the time has come. The Avatar will soon arrive to you, and you will take what I have taught you and teach him." She said, sternly.
Toph sat there, astonished and perplexed. She slowly moved her hands back, but Cara quickly grabbed them and held them to her chest, over her heart.
"What are you talking about, Cara!? I can't teach the Avatar! I can't even leave my house without a guard attached to every footstep. How am I going to help the Avatar overthrow the Fire Nation?" She replied as hot tears streamed down her face.
Cara held Toph in her arms as she comforted her. She waited until she calmed down and held her cheeks, giving her a soft smile.
"Toph, do you know how strong you are? Do you know how capable you are? You are literally the smartest person I know. I know you can do this; you've been taught by the greatest along with me. You are the greatest earth bender there is. I know this might seem impossible, but nothing is impossible when you have faith and courage. I believe in you, and the spirits believe in you. You, my strong warrior, can do this." She finished, grabbing Toph's hands and pulling her to her feet. Cara confidently crossed her arms, holding a smirk on her face.
"Now is the Blind Bandit going to help me or not?" Cara asked.
Toph smiled and wiped her eyes, putting her hand on her hip and sticking out the other.
"You've got yourself a deal." Toph said, as they shook on it. They bowed to each other and gave each other a hug, laughing.
Cara kissed Toph's cheek, laying her head in the crook of Toph's neck. "I love you, Tophy."
Toph slightly blushed and held Cara tighter, "I love you too, Ra."
