Beifong-Bandit

It was perhaps just after sunrise in the capital city. Even at that hour, the streets were buzzing with energy and life. Long woke to the sound of a neighbor’s rooster crowing. Once he finished dressing, he left his sleeping quarter to join his father, step-mother, and siblings for breakfast. As always, Long chose to sit beside his only full sibling, Lin. And, as was often the case, it was his father who spoke first. “Long, will you be attending your studies today?” the man asked. “Of course, father. Did you believe otherwise?” came the reply. Long’s father, whom most of the city simply knew as Councilor

My room may seem like a mess, but look close and you'll find That even my room has a certain order, of kinds. In one corner there's books, here I frequently read, Paying the world and its cares no heed. In another, a dresser where I would put my clothes If weren't already full of things I've yet to outgrow. My closet is full of puzzles and books, And drawings on papers that fill all the nooks. From my ceiling hang stars that glow in the dark Too bad the pushpins I use will leave a mark. On my walls hang posters of all different sorts. Maps, promos and signs with smart-alec retorts. My room has a desk, which is so covered in stuff I can'

The swallow returns each year, like a faithful friend. Why, then, am I sad? Is it because she returns, not to me, but to the nest she rests in? Or do I, in fact, envy all the places she’s seen on her long journey?

arctic winds cannot penetrate polar bear's fur I am envious.

Toph  Blind Bandit  Stubborn, independent, adventurous, confident  Lover of earthbending, her freedom, Sokka.  Who believed she could take care of herself by herself, breaking rules is fun, that Katara is fun to argue with.  Who wanted to travel the world, be treated like a normal person, help Avatar Aang and his friends save the world.  Who used her family's wealth and position to get tickets into Ba Sing Se, her sensitivity to vibrations to see even better than a normal person, her powers and cunning to win at gambling and help her friends.  Who gave up the comforts of home to travel with Aang and friends, earthbending lessons

Time is running out for my book report that's due early December.

Let my light shine bright though the night and through the day all the way for you.

The silver moon full. The great gray shape that makes men shiver starts the hunt.

Your mind's wide open; anything can happen here. Close your eyes and dream.