Boormerang's Return Tokka Week 2

Day 7. Chocolate

Chocolate = Love?

Disclaimer: I do not now, nor have I ever, owned Avatar the Last Airbender or its characters. But I am glad it was made

It was a rather peaceful day for the gang. After discovering and destroying an old hidden fire nation weapons battery in the northern territory of the earth kingdom the group had found a pleasant village to spend the night called Shi Chang. It was quite a nice place and was well known for its large traders market. Merchants and traders come from all corners of the globe to do business and show case new items and wares.

It is here we find the two female members of the Avatar's group walking down the food venders to re-supply and just have a look around.

"So tell me again how we got stuck with shopping duty this time." Toph asked annoyed as the two walked down the street.

Katara rolled her eyes at the earth-bender next to her; she thought it was about time she started to complain.

"Well…" Katara said calmly, "the boys did it last time and right now they are looking for a place for us and Appa to stay the night." She finished noticing the girl just blow her bangs out of her eyes. It was a clear sign of her annoyed acceptance.

Time went on as the two went from one stall to the other. Even after being with each other for so long Toph still could not get use to Katara's shopping frenzy. They couldn't just go and get the needed supplies, nope Katara had to search through every single inch of every single vendor before getting what they needed. Toph was already getting weighted down with the supplies, but did that stop the water bender, noo.

'Every time I am stuck shopping with her its always ends up like this.' Toph grumbled in her mind. 'Must run in the family Sokka does it too whenever we find a weapons shop.'

"Okay I think that is every thing we needed." Katara announced happily as she was looking over a list she held in her one free hand.

"Are you sure Sugar Queen I think I still have a pinky finger free to hold more." Toph spat sarcasm oozing of every word.

Katara turned her head to the girl behind her an awkward smile forming on her face at what she saw. Toph was nearly covered in bags and boxes. At least four bags hung off each arm and she was carrying a small tower of boxes in her hands blocking her face. It was a comical site for the other shoppers.

"haha, well you and Sokka do have an appetite like a lion turtle," Katara said half-mused before starting feel the look on Toph's face even through the boxes.

"Besides you don't see ingredients and spices like these every where you know." Katara said defending her shop-o-holic escapades.

Toph grunted as she adjusted some of the bags on her arm. "Whatever, you didn't forget the jerky this time right?" Toph asked as the two continued down the street.

Katara signed in relief. "How could I? You and my brother have been complaining about not having any since we left Omashu."

"Can't blame us if your cooking takes too long." Toph muttered to herself.

They started to make their way to the center square where they were going to meet up with the others. However before they made it to the corner a man called out to them from a medium sized stall.

"Hello Ladies," The elderly man shouted with a smile catching the attention of Katara, "May I interest you in trying out an unimaginable delicious treat with enchanting powers?"

Katara smiled back to the merchant and walked over to his stall. She gazed at the assortment therein with curiosity. Within the items on display were different sizes of varying brown looking treats. Some look like little rocks, others were shaped like animals and flowers.

For Toph, she was about to complain about Katara stopping again when a rich scent entered her nose. It was a heavenly smell and compelled her to follow the water mistress to the stall. Once there the alluring aroma of the treats pegged at her curiosity to know what the man was selling.

"What are these?" Katara inquired still memorized by the small pieces of auburn treats.

"Ahh these my dear lady are an amazing creation from the eastern border of the earth kingdom." The man spoke putting on his best salesmen voice into play. "They are called Chocolates."

"Chocolates?" Toph asked as she put down the boxes she was carrying to get a better smell of the so-called amazing creations.

"Yes!" Again the salesmen spoke leaning over the table of the stall and smiling brightly. "These chocolates are one of the most delicious and sweetest treats you will ever consume. They can be made into any shape and are good either by themselves or melted and topped over other foods."

Katara was impressed at the sweets in front of her and was starting to salivate a little at the thought of having one. Little did she know that the scent alone was having the same affect on Toph.

The salesman seeing his opportunity went for the kill. "There is also the enchanting power they have." He said cryptically with a smile on his face awaiting inevitable question to be asked.

"What power?" Katara asked truly curious.

Toph also began to listen with interest.

"Well when you eat one piece of chocolate it gives you the feeling of being in love." The man answered dramatically closing his eyes and placing his hands on his heart.

The two girls 'stared' at the man for a moment. "Your kidding right?" Toph spoke disbelieving.

"I assure you young lady I am telling the honest truth." The man spoke with sincere confidence in his proposal.

Katara looked at the man then to Toph. "Well?" She asked.

"He isn't lying." Toph said still unsure of the claim.

The man chuckled good naturally and put a smile on his face. "Well if you don't believe me why not try one for yourself." He said as he took out two small samples the size of a small rock and handed each one to the girls.

Toph, never to deny a free sweet when given, took the piece and brought it to her nose. The scent alone made her drool in anticipation, it was a rich and intoxicating scent. Without any more delay she popped the treat in her mouth and the effects were instant. It was as if her taste buds were rejoicing all at once at the new sensation taken in. Each chew caused a wave of pleasure to be release and her tongue was dancing in her mouth. She fought back the desire to moan in delight. When she swallowed it was with both sadness and eagerness: sadness to have the flavor gone but eagerness to feel it go down her throat.

What came next she was not anticipating. As the enchanting delight hit her stomach she felt a rush in her head from the stored energy of the treat. Her heart quickened and every part of her tingled with a wave of bliss from her toes to the hair on her head. All the time this was happening, from the first chew, an image of someone was ever present in her mind. The person she cares for more than any other never left her and it was as if he was holding her the entire time.

After a moment the to girls gave a sign of contentment. The salesman smiled at the reaction of the girls and knew he had two new-satisfied customers. He looked over to the tanned skinned one and saw a peaceful expression on her face as she hugged her sides with her eyes closed. Taking in the other girl he saw he holding her cheeks with a dreamy look in her eyes and a sly smile on her lips.

Knowing he had to bring the girls back from the land of chocolate bliss he spoke. "Well ladies what did you think." He asked already knowing the answer. "Did you enjoy the trip?"

Both girls started to regain their senses and reluctantly shook off the effects of the truly enchanting sweet. Katara blushed with embarrassment and looked over to Toph who mirrored her actions perfectly. Without even needing to ask Katara pulled out a decent amount of money.

"Can you give us this much worth please." The water mistress asked barely holding back her eagerness as she handed him the money.

"My pleasure Miss." The man said as he took the money and gathered some of the assortments of the chocolate on the table. "Here you go, enjoy and do come again." He said as he handed Katara a large box, which she took with a smile.

The girls turned around to leave but were stopped when the man spoke up again. "Oh an interesting thing about this chocolate." He said amused. "It does give you the feeling of being in love, however, if you saw someone while you were enjoying them that is the person you are truly in love with." He laughed at the end.

That caused both girls to look down for a moment and blush, giving their thanks they left and went to the center square to meet up with the others.

They sat waiting by a fountain. They both had been quiet since they left the chocolate merchant. Katara had to ask.

"So Toph." She spoke nervously. "Di..did you see anyone when you had the chocolate?"

Toph stiffened and a pink tint came to her face as the memories came back, but before she could answer she heard someone calling to them.

"HEY Katara, Toph," Came the cheery voice Aang. "We found a place to stay only a block away from the stable where Appa is." He said unaware of the relief on Toph's face as he went up to Katara who had a blush on her face.

"Ah the lovely couple." Sokka spoke sarcastically seeing them hug as he walked up to Toph. "So did you guys get the jerky?" He asked enthusiastically.

All Toph could do was nod as she turned her head to the side to hide her burning face from his view.

Sokka look at the boxes laid about and signed. He was most likely going to have to haul everything back to the inn now. He sat down and saw a box on the top and opened it to see small brownish looking rocks. Having the natural curiosity that rivals most sane creatures in the world, he picked one up and placed in his mouth.

He was instantly sent on a ride of flavors and feelings he had not expected. What made him curious was why during the entire event did an image of Toph come to his mind.

The End.

AN:

Well that's it day 7 just a few days too late. I am so sorry that I couldn't keep with the deadline. I need to make it up to all the Tokka fans out there by simply writing more Tokka.

I will do my best. I thank everyone who reviewed and gave me support and encouragement.

Until next time

Long Live Tokka