Avatar The Last Airbender: "Touched By Fire And Earth" (Toph Beifong)

S3Ep4: Sokka's Master

As I lay on my back, gazing up at the mesmerizing night sky, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. Toph, who was lying next to me, looked absolutely adorable.

Katara, captivated by the celestial display, couldn't help but comment, "Wow, this is truly a spectacle to behold." She was clearly enjoying the dancing lights above.

Sokka, sharing in the wonder, mused, "It's incredible how this makes us realize our own insignificance, doesn't it?"

Toph with her sarcasm said  "Eh, you've seen nothing once, you've seen it 1,000 times"

In an instant, a brilliant sparkle lit up the sky, transforming into a vivid blue meteor hurtling towards the earth. Upon impact, a tremendous explosion ensued, and our entire team sprang into action, recognizing the imminent danger posed to a nearby town by the raging inferno.

Aang, Katara, and Toph swiftly leaped into the fray, wielding their bending abilities to combat the flames. Meanwhile, Sokka and I could only watch from the side-lines, hindered by our own limitations.

Over time, I had grown accustomed to adapting and finding alternative ways to contribute, striving to maintain a sense of normalcy. But the absence of my firebending abilities stirred up a different set of emotions within me, shame and regret.

The weight of my former power, the knowledge that I could effortlessly snuff out a life with a mere gesture, haunted me to my core. It terrified me, leaving me grappling with the consequences of such destructive potential. Yet, now that I found myself stripped of that power, a new sense of shame and regret washed over me.

As we gathered in the town, I found myself seated at a table, my appetite subdued and my desire for conversation diminished. I mechanically picked at my food, lost in my own thoughts and distant from the lively interactions around me. Absentmindedly, I chewed and swallowed, finding little solace in the taste.

Amidst my introspection, Aang approached, his voice breaking through my reverie. "These people," he began, his tone tinged with a mix of relief and concern, "have no idea just how close they came to the brink last night."

"Yeah, the worst thing about being in disguise is we don't get the hero worship anymore" Toph said, while eating a snack

Sokka chimed in, his voice laced with sarcasm "Boo-hoo, Poor heroes"

"What's your problem?" Katara asked, confused "You haven't even touched your smoked sea slug"

I went over, sitting next to him "It's about the fact you can't Bend? Am I right?"

Sokka sighed "It's just all you guys can do this awesome bending stuff, like putting out fires and flying around, and making other stuff fly around"

He continued, by saying "I can't fly around, ok? I can't do anything"

I put my hand on his shoulder "That's not true, being a non-bender is what makes you unique Sokka, You find ways to adapt and overcome"

Katara would approach putting her hand on his back "I know what will cheer you up"

Sokka's eyes widened in excitement as he looked around the shop "Shopping!" he screamed, running off to go look around, My eyes landed on this sword mounted on the wall and I showed Sokka.

The shop owner informed us, that the sword has been created Master Piandao, the greatest sword master and sword maker in history, Sokka and I exchanged the same look, agreeing to go see this Master Piandao.

Sokka and I arrived at Piandao's house, eager to witness the grandeur befitting a renowned sword master. As we approached the entrance, Sokka's enthusiasm got the better of him, and he began knocking relentlessly on the door. After a brief moment, the door swung open, revealing the Butler standing before us.