New Fic Recommendations: The Phoned-in Sequel

[drakensis]

The Full Metal Bitch
Avatar AU where Toph is ten years older than canon.

 

The Water Tribe boy pointed at Toph. "I can't believe I thought you were cool! You act all gruff and dashing, but beneath the surface you're not cool at all -- you're The Man!"

Katara scowled. "Sokka! Show a little gratitude -- the woman saved your life!"

"I know, sis, but it's how she saved me that grinds my gears."

Aang scratched the top of his bald head. "I thought being The Man was good?" Modern day lingo was so confusing.

"Not always, Aang," said Sokka. "You're thinking of 'Da Man'. Toph here is 'The Man'. That means she's a big fat boring phony -- a sellout!"

Now Toph -did- turn to face him. She seemed to Aang as if she's just been slapped. "I am not The Man."

"Yes, you are! You're totally The Man! You beat the bad guy by calling in his mortgage! If that doesn't make you The Man, nothing can."

I'm going to have to disagree with Sokka here. Toph is even more awesome than in canon. Which is fairly impressive.
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You're only young once, but immaturity is forever.