Flame {Zutara}: Book 1 ✔️

Part 29

Sokka's POV:

You did it, Sokka

That voice of reassurance was all he needed to know she was safe. Footsteps approached his direction, Katara soon appearing at his cell.

"K-Katara, I-"

"Shh, I don't need to hear it. I know everything..."

"I'm so sorry..."

"I'm not upset with you anymore, she opened my eyes."

"Yue?"

"She played a part... I was referring to someone else... Mom..."

"You saw her?!?"

"She's always been there watching us, we just couldn't see her..."

Katara pulled a set of keys off from the outer walls, searching over each one. Unlocking the cell it swung wide open, his eyes wide open from shock. Sokka cautiously exited the cell, wrapping his arms tightly around his sister. He was convinced the cell would become his home.

"You're letting me out - just like that?"

"We're family, Sokka... I just hope you'll be more cautious of your actions, from now on."

"I'm so sorry... I promise you I'm a changed man now..."

"I know, it's in the past..."

He shook the guilt away, a smile forming replacing his once blank expression. Squeezing Katara even tighter he started to laugh.

"You're married now! Let's get this party started, huh?"

She didn't even consider that, the celebration never took place. Locking arms with her brother she cheered, "Let's go find the husband and those guests of ours!"

He couldn't help but smile , reflecting back on his actions. He promised himself that day forward he would be a changed man. He would use his newfound power for the benefit of the people rather than his own wrong doings. With so many loved ones around him he knew it would be a long journey to regain their trust. However, he would never give up on this seemingly pointless task. His friends and family made him whole. Once up the dark staircase he turned to Katara, pausing for a moment.

"I want to talk to him, in private."

"Sokka, I don't know if that's-"

"I know he has a lot of hatred towards me right now, but I need to make things right."

She only nodded, pointing out to the balcony before them. She exited the hall, leaving the man alone to wait in suspense. The worst thing that could happen is death, and as much as he hated to admit such a thing - he kind of deserved it. Pacing back and forth across the balcony I need to make things right for once.

After a few moments passed by footsteps were heard in the distance. Eyes focused on the ground he pleaded, "Zuko, I-"

Zuko approached him slowly, in a quick instant grabbing Sokka's arm tightly, squeezing as hard as he could.

"Listen to me, I know Katara loves you so I'm not going to kill you, but if you ever do anything to harm her or myself or my nation ever again myself and the whole damn gaang will, do you understand?"

"Y-Yes! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

He let go quickly, opening his arms out.

"Now that we have that settled, come here, brother!"

Still hesitant Sokka awkwardly embraced him. They both let go, Zuko threatening once more.

"I'll still be keeping an eye on you, now come on, let's get this celebration started."

|| I'm sorry this chapter has taken so long! Writers block has been kicking my ass, anyways just a few more chapters left thank you all for your patience ||