Early in the morning, I was awakened by a deafening explosion that shook the temple as if a bomb had gone off. Glancing around, I noticed everyone was wide awake, likely startled by the blast as well.
Another bomb hurtled through the air and crashed into a nearby bridge. Aang made his way back to the site, followed closely by Appa. Using his airbending, Aang forces the large, ceiling-high metal doors surrounding our site to close.
Despite Aang's efforts, more bombs relentlessly pummeled the temple. As the ceiling began to crumble, a section collapsed, with Katara unknowingly standing beneath it. In a moment of alarm, Zuko swiftly pushed her out of the way.
"We can't even sleep in peace!" I exclaimed, hastily gathering The Duke and wheeling Teo to safety.
Toph and Haru took charge, utilizing their earthbending skills to create an exit through the wall.
Toph pointed to the newly formed passageway. "Come on! We can get out through here!"
One by one, we quickly entered the tunnel. However, Aang remained behind, desperately attempting to coax Appa into leaving by tugging on the bison's reins. Aang noticed Zuko standing defiantly, facing the incoming airships.
Aang shouted to Zuko, filled with concern, "What are you doing?"
"Go ahead! I'll hold them off. I think this is a family visit." Zuko replied, dashing away.
"Zuko, no!" Sokka and Katara ran up to Aang.
"Come on!" Sokka urged. "We've gotta get out of here!"
Aang, Katara, and Sokka began together, pulling on the reins in an effort to guide Appa. The doors of the building continued to crumble, destroying the temple.
The trio continue to struggle, urging Appa into the tunnel.
"I can't get him to go in there!" Aang said. "Appa hates tunnels!"
"Aang, there's no way we can fly out of here." Katara shouted.
"We'll have to find a way!"
"We need to split up." Sokka suggested to the others. "Take the tunnel and get to the stolen airship."
Katara turned around and suddenly grew angry. "No!" She walked up to her father. "The Fire Nation can't separate our family again!"
"It'll be okay." Hakoda reassured her. "It's not forever."
Katara hesitated for a moment, then hugged her dad tightly before returning to Aang. Sokka and Hakoda shared a hug, and Hakoda also embraced me. Afterward, I grabbed Suki's hand before joining the others as we leapt onto Appa. The two groups departed in different directions.
Toph examined the wall. "I can clear that away and we can fly out through there!"
"Um, there's an awful lot of fire in that general direction..." Suki said.
"We'll get through. Let's go." Aang declared.
Appa flied through to the outside of the temple, covered by a shield of rock in front. Azula tried to bring him down, only for the shield to absorb the blasts. Appa escaped and the shield disintegrates.
Behind Azula, a second airship rises, revealing Zuko getting onto another airship. The gang and I intensely watched as the royal siblings faced off.
Appa dodges fire blasts coming his way as Katara deflected several large whips of fire with her waterbending. We rose above the airship to avoid more fire.
Azula and Zuko were evenly matched until they both hit each other with fire-packed punches, launching them both off the airship. Zuko is caught by Katara, but Azula is left falling.
"She's...not gonna make it..." Azula used her firebending to propel herself toward the cliff, stopping her fall with her hair pin and saving herself. "Of course she did." Zuko grimaced.
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During the day, we had found a secured spot near an uninhabited beach to set up camp. As night fell, we gathered around the campfire, creating a warm and nostalgic atmosphere.
Sokka playfully sat on my lap and grabbed the lollipop I was enjoying, deciding to have a taste himself.
"Wow, camping...." Aang lightly chuckled. "It really seems like old times again, doesn't it?"
Jokingly, Zuko chimed in. "If you really want it to feel like old times, I could, uh...chase you around a while and try to capture you." A smile spread across his face, and the rest of us burst into laughter, except for Katara.
She let out a sarcastic laugh. "Ha, ha."
Sokka raised his cup and toasted, "To Zuko! Who knew after all those times he tried to snuff us out, today he'd be our hero?"
Everyone, except Katara, raised their cups and cheered, saying, "Hear! Hear!" Aang nudged Zuko with his elbow playfully, while Toph gave him a light punch.
I couldn't help but smile at Zuko.
Zuko smiled back, "I'm touched." but his smile quickly faded. "I don't deserve this."
Angrily, Katara grumbled. "Yeah, no kidding." She stood up and walked away.
I lightly glared at her as she disappeared into the shadows.
Sokka looked at me, perplexed. "What's up with her?"
I simply shook my head, not having an answer.
"I wish I knew." Zuko sighed before following after Katara.
"What's with him?" Sokka asked.
Sokka and I were the last ones left by the campfire. Eventually, everyone disappeared and went their separate ways into their tents.
Before leaving, Sokka playfully smacked my ass and whispered that I should join him in his tent later for some fun.
You know what that means ; ))
I hopped onto Appa and began searching for the cute lingerie I had purchased from the store in the Fire Nation.
"Whatcha doing?" A voice called out to me.
I slid off Appa slowly, holding a handful of questionable items. "Huh?"
Suki covered her mouth in disbelief. "Are those handcuffs?"
I cringed in embarrassment. "Uh no."
Suki, still dressed in her prisoner's uniform, placed her hand on her hip. "So you just happen to have fancy undergarments and handcuffs lying around?"
I quickly nodded my head.
"What do you plan to do with them?" She asked.
I tried to avoid eye contact with Suki. "You ask too many questions!" I hurriedly walked towards Sokka's tent, but accidentally bumped into someone.
I looked up and saw Zuko. "Oops, wrong tent." I blushed, feeling embarrassed.
Zuko's gaze briefly scanned the items in my arms, but I quickly hid them behind my back.
Zuko raised an eyebrow at me. "Sorry, do you need to talk to Sokka, too?"
"Me?" I nervously laughed. "Why would I want to talk to Sokka? No way! I have no interest in speaking to that loser!" I raised my voice slightly so Sokka could hear me, and with that, I hurried away.
I could hear giggling coming from around the corner. I stopped in front of Suki, who was laughing uncontrollably. "Oh, he caught you!"
I pouted and sat down beside Suki on a rock, resting my head on her shoulder. "It's tough being constantly horny when you're around kids all the time."
Suki squinted her eyes at me. "Right..."
I patiently waited for Zuko to leave Sokka's tent. What in the spirits was going on in there?
I turned to Suki to pass some time. "So, does anyone make your vagina tingle?"
Suki gasped. "Venus!"
"What?" I laughed but then stopped. "Seriously, though, no one?"
Suki shrugged. "Well, I do find Zuko somewhat attractive."
I raised my eyebrows in surprise. "Scar face?"
Suki scolded me. "That's mean."
"He lets me call him that," I shrugged. "Yeah, I admit, Zuko's a pretty boy."
Suki smiled slightly. "Yeah."
My mind wandered for a moment. "You know who I think you'd be cute with?"
"Who?" Suki asked with enthusiasm.
"Prince Neymar." I smirked.
"The Northern Prince you were engaged to?!"
I gave her jazz hands. "The one and only. I think your personalities would match. Despite his issues, I think you two would make a cute couple."
Suki rested her chin on her hands. "I don't want your sloppy seconds, Venus."
From the corner of my eye, I noticed Zuko being pushed out of Sokka's tent.
Zuko recollected himself as he stared at the tent's entrance.
After a few seconds, Sokka poked his head out excitedly and whispered, "Venus!"
Unfortunately for him, Zuko had barely taken two steps away and was curiously looking back. Sokka pretended to be oblivious and whistled, causing Zuko to groan and stomp away.
Suki couldn't help but giggle. "Go 'talk' with your man. I'll go speak with Zuko so he doesn't interrupt."
I beamed with joy. "You'd do that for me?"
"Of course," Suki said. "Plus, I really want to talk to Zuko."
Once Zuko was far enough and Suki started following him, I quickly dashed into Sokka's tent, attacking him with a hug.
Sokka stumbled and fell to the ground with a thud. I hovered over him, planting a kiss on his cheek, and whispered softly, "Hey."
He sat up straight, rubbing the back of his head. "Hey."
We gazed deeply into each other's eyes. I pursed my lips, breaking our eye contact briefly as I glanced towards Sokka's tent. The soft glow of candlelight and scattered rose petals created a beautiful ambiance, centered around a flat mattress with a cozy blanket.
"This place looks beautiful," I awed.
"Not as beautiful as you." Sokka smiled, pulling me closer to him.
I nestled my nose in the crook of his neck, inhaling his intoxicating scent.
"I brought something special," I whispered in a hushed tone.
Sokka's curiosity was piqued. "Something special?"
From behind my back, I revealed a pair of handcuffs. "I took them from the prison."
Sokka's lips pressed together, uncertain of how to react.
Lightly biting my lip, I pouted playfully at Sokka, casting a gaze that spoke volumes.
In response, Sokka leaned in, pressing his lips fiercely against mine. Slowly, he took the handcuffs from my hand, and I eagerly kissed him back. As our passion intensified, Sokka leaned his body weight over me, gently pressing me onto the mattress.
Breaking the kiss, Sokka stepped back and helped remove my clothes, as I reciprocated by undressing him. Soon, we were both completely naked.
Sokka glanced at the handcuffs in his hand, his concern evident. "Are you sure about this? I don't want to hurt you."
Propping myself up on my elbows, I assured him, "I'll let you know if anything feels uncomfortable."
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Sokka nodded, taking my hands in his and crossing them above my head. The cool touch of the metal clasped against my wrists sending a shiver down my spine.
Pressing his lips to mine once again, Sokka initiated a passionate kiss. His hands and lips explored the contours of my neck, drawing out a soft giggle from me.
"I'd stop giggling, you're under arrest," Sokka whispered seductively in my ear, his hand finding its place on my breast, causing a moan to escape my lips.
"Punish me, Sokka," I murmured, gently testing the restraints of the handcuffs against my wrists.
Sokka opened his mouth, taking the soft bud of my breast into his mouth. Gently rolling it around on his tongue, soft moans escaped my lips as he tenderly caressed my soft skin.
With a satisfying pop sound, Sokka pulled away. His hands worked quickly to remove my panties, swiftly tearing it off, when the straps refused to cooperate. As our bodies aligned, Sokka gently presses his hips against mine.
I could feel his hardness pressing firmly against my wet entrance, seeking its way inside.
"I want you," I moan, urging him on. Arching my body to increase the friction against his arousal. His moans mingle with mine as my wetness brushes against the base of his shaft, coating him with my desire. Sokka left tender kisses, tracing down my abdomen, heightening my anticipation.
"I want to take my time with you." He whispered, his voice filled with desire. Lowering his head, Sokka paused just below my navel, teasingly building anticipation. His hands slid beneath me, supporting my waist as he guided my wetness towards his mouth.
I whined my hips, grazing my throbbing core against his chin. The sudden friction caused a passionate moan to escape my lips.
Driven by desire, Sokka didn't hesitate. Lowering his head, he took my swollen bud with his lips, sucking on the sensitive bundle of nerves as he pushed deeper between my thighs.
Sokka's hands firmly held my thigh as he kissed my clit. His lips came off my clit repeatedly just for him to quickly take it back in his mouth. Sensations tingled through my body, causing my legs to quiver while I attempted to free my hands from the handcuffs.
Sokka drew nearer, gently resting his chin against the opening of my cunt. Pushing into it as if he was attempting to fuck me with his chin. My cheeks flushed with warmth. It was so wrong, but it felt so right.
"Sokka," I moan, grinding my hips into his face, soaking him the more he ate me. He gulped my juices as if he were parched, making sure to get every last drop.
His tongue swirled around my hole, swiping his tongue up and down my slit repeatedly. Coming off the top of my clit with a flick. My eyes rolled in the back of my head, feeling myself getting closer to my release.
"You're gonna make me come." I moan, thrusting my hips to push Sokka into my pelvis as I rode his face. He hummed against my skin, probably unable to breath as I fucked my hips into him. The vibrations sending me over the edge.
My wrist banged together as the chain of the handcuffs shattered, freeing my aching arms from their position above my head.
"S-Sokka, I'm gonna come." I whimpered. Sokka pulled his face away from my opening, dropping them to my sides as my hips jolted into the air over and over. My white cream seeped out of my cunt as I clenched around nothing.
Sokka sat up, catching his breath while observing my opening from the orgasm that he just gave me. Sokka savored the remnants of my juices.
"So beautiful," Sokka whispered, moving nearer. He allowed me a moment to compose myself before he gently began stroking his mushroom tip up and down my slit. As my body gradually calmed, I opened my eyes to meet his gaze.
Sokka leaned down, placing a gentle kiss on my lips. "You managed to break the handcuffs?" he asked.
I nodded, biting my lower lip in response.
He leaned down once again, kissing me tenderly. "It's alright, we don't need them."
My gaze locked with Sokka's captivating eyes. "I'm ready."
Sokka tenderly caresses my slit gently with his tip. He observes my face closely as he gathered my juices around his length, making sure to be properly lubricated. With a reassuring smile, Sokka pressed his cock against my entrance, stretching my inner walls. I flinched slightly.
"Did I hurt you?" Sokka asks, concern evident on his face.
"N-no, don't worry," I reassure him, locking my eyes with his. I raise myself slightly to plant a tender kiss on his collarbone. He does as he is told, gradually pressing his cock deeper inside me.
"Oh..spirits," I whimper, tilting my head to the side as Sokka reaches his fullest depth inside me. We both take a moment to catch our breaths, as I clenched around him. Sensation floods my face, evident in my flushed expression. Taking it as a signal, Sokka begins to move, pulling his hips back, sliding himself in and out of me.
He increased his pace, pushing back into me, breaking the tension. I reciprocated by meeting his thrusts with my own, our bodies moving in sync.
"Uh!" I moaned, causing Sokka to pick up his pace. Our bodies melted into each other and became one. I glanced down to where we met, Sokka following my gaze and doing the same. Watching as I sucked him right in. Coating his skin with my juices, glistening under the light in the tent.
"Mhm, Venus." Sokka whimpered unable to look away as he fucked my pussy. His hips snapping into mine, balls deep every time our pelvis met. I whimpered at the sight of him disappearing inside me.
"Mhm," Sokka whispered passionately, holding my leg up with his hand, enhancing a better and deeper access into me.
Gazing into his eyes, I bring Sokka's head closer to mine, forcing him to make eye contact with me. His eyelids were heavy, he peers at me through half-closed slits, his mouth agape, whimpering uncontrollably above me.
"L-look at me." I moaned out, holding his head and securing it in place, lightly grasping his chin between my thumb and index finger. A bead of sweat, falling from his forehead.
"Venus," Sokka whimpered. I felt his tip hit my cervix over and over. The veins in his neck stuck out as he held himself up over me. I leaned up to place a soft kiss on his lips. Breaking away as he angled his hips slightly, hitting my g-spot.
Sokka captured my lips in a kiss, pushing his tongue past my lips, fighting against the muscle for dominance. I responded eagerly, my arms wrapping around his neck, drawing him closer.
Leaning down, Sokka showered my jaw and shoulder with tender kisses, leaving a trail of affectionate marks.
Moving further, Sokka planted a kiss just above my breast, then traced a line with his tongue up the center of my neck and along my chin, finishing off with a teasing flick. The pleasure was undeniable, and a moan escaped my throat, his warm, wet tongue causing a delightful sensation that made my eyes roll.
"I'm..going to come." I grunted in between breathes.
"No," Sokka whispered as he slowly slipped out of me. "Don't come yet."
Disappointed by the loss of contact, I pouted and took deep breaths, trying to steady myself.
"I want to try something." Sokka panted. Suddenly, he swiftly flipped me onto my stomach, leaving me gasping in surprise.
Now on all fours, an unfamiliar position for me, I turned my head from side to side, trying to catch a glimpse of Sokka.
Sokka's gentle hands began to caress my ass, gliding up my outer thighs. Soft kisses landed on my cheeks.
Leaning down onto my elbows, I closed my eyes, raising my ass into the air. "Damn, Venus," Sokka murmured, gripping my ass tightly. Then, with a sudden smack, I felt a searing, hot sensation on my cheek.
Suddenly, Sokka's body pressed against my back. He gently tugged at my hair, causing my weight to shift onto my hands. I arched my neck to follow the grip on my hair.
"Did I smack you too hard? Are you okay?" he whispered into my ear.
I smiled at his concern. "Yes, Sokka. I'm okay." I mumbled.
He kissed my cheek affectionately, then leaned back down, his hands gently caressing my ass.
"Venus, spread your lips apart for me." Sokka demanded, his breaths heavy with desire.
I do as I'm told as I separated my wet folds. Exposing my throbbing entrance. Sokka rubbed his cock up and down my slit, coating his hard cock with my slick. The sounds that came from my wetness made us both moan.
Sokka slowly entered me and I feel myself gasping for air as he penetrates me.
Sokka breathed heavily behind me. He maintained his slow movements. He rests a light hand upon the base of my spine. "Spirits, you feel so good." Another groan escapes my lips.
I flip my hair over my shoulder in an attempt to watch him behind me. Sokka's mouth hangs open. I could see his teeth resting behind his lips. His eyelashes fluttering as he cheeks are warmed up.
"Faster," I whispered with a hushed tone.
His eyes promptly opened. With the biggest grin I've ever seen, Sokka looked down at me. As he tightens his grip on my waist, he says, "Hell yeah," in a whisper. He maneuvers me back onto his cock so hard that I gasped and my hair flew into my face. He then started to thrust into me.
My entire body is saying thanks to Sokka as he quickens his thrusts. As I gasped at the slapping of our bodies together, the pit in my stomach grows larger.
Sokka rapidly smacked my cheek once more. It felt so good with his cock inside me. "Harder," I whine as my entire body jiggles with the force of his thrust.
Sokka pulled against my hair. My neck curved again, but he pulled me too far back. Before I knew it, I fell back atop his thighs. I instinctually grind on his lap, feeling his cock slipping in and out with each movement. "Mhm hm,"
Sokka's hands collapsed around my torso and chest. One hand falls upon my neck, squeezing its sides. He bites deep into the skin at the nape of my neck. I leaned my head back onto his shoulder.
"You're so hot," Sokka murmured. Abruptly, he pushed me back onto my hands and knees. His elongated cock still rested firmly inside of me. His hands are back in my hair as he thrusted even harder into my bottom.
"Sokka, mhm," a whimper releases from my lips as I take in his entire length.
I feel my legs tighten as my eyes rolled back. My breathing heightened as I let out profound throaty groans from my throat and stomach. "Sokka, oh spirits," I let out into the air as my hips started pushing back into him.
"Venus," Sokka mutters as he burst three hard thrusts into me. I almost feel as though I might faint. The sensation almost overwhelming, but some how I wanted more. Sokka spanked my other cheek. The feeling making me push back onto him even harder.
"I feel it, Sokka," I whispered as he laid two more solid thrusts inside of me. My entire body shook as electricity floods through my blood stream.
"Goodness," Sokka moaned as he maintained his speed. "I can feel you tightening around me." His moans grew more prolonged. They matched his thrusts as his grip loosened in my hair.
I'm still trying my best to stay up right, but I recognize the telltale signs of his orgasm. I rapidly grind my aas upon him, skin slapping against one another. Sokka's nails dug into my cheeks, so hard I released a sharp breath. "Venus, fuck," he mumbled.
With a heavily loud moan, Sokka pounded himself as deep as he could within me. "Ugh, Venus." he whispered as he gave me three last slow grunts. They felt so good, my fingers grasp onto the blankets.
After the last stroke, Sokka slipped out of me and released all his fluids down my spine, once he released everything he fell beside me.
My body collapsed onto the ground. Sokka grinned sweetly as he pulled me closer, positioning me on my side with my leg between his.
"You are absolutely the best thing that has ever happened to me," Sokka whispered, brushing a strand of hair away from my face.
I smiled, leaning in to kiss his beautiful lips. "I love you, Sokka. I really mean it."
Sokka's hand gently rested on my cheek, his thumb tracing my brow line. "I love you too, Venus," he said, kissing me again. "Never forget it," he whispered softly.
"Never." I sighed contentedly.
Sokka's intense gaze locked onto me as he placed his fingers in between my nose to adjust my nose piercing, it must have pushed up and twisted earlier.
"Thank you." I blushed.
He pressed his lips back onto mine, and we began to kiss passionately.
"Do you think anyone heard us?" I whispered against his lips.
"I hope not." Sokka murmured. "But you were pretty loud, so I don't know."
I pouted at him. "You were pretty loud too."
Sokka grinned, wrapping my leg over him as he nuzzled his face in the crook of my neck. "We were both pretty loud, how about that?"
I nodded my head as my eyelids began to feel heavy. I felt kisses being promoted all over my jaw and neck area.
"Sweet dreams," I heard Sokka murmur before sleep had consumed me.
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I was woken up to something poking me inside my nose. Tiredly, I opened one eye to see Sokka sticking his fingers up my nostrils.
"What are you doing?" I whispered, pulling Sokka's fingers out of my nose.
"Trying to wake you up," he said in a low husky voice. "I missed you."
I smiled lazily, looking up at Sokka through my hooded eyes.
Sokka lightly shivered as I gazed up at him through my lashes. "Don't look at me like that."
"Like what?" I questioned, growing slightly cranky.
"You have fuck me eyes," Sokka whined, pulling the blankets over his crotch, hiding his visible boner.
I furrowed my eyebrows, confused. "What does that even mean?"
"It means you have fuck me eyes. Women, get out of my tent! It's too early for me to be aroused like this."
I grabbed Sokka's tunic and began placing it over my body. "Sokka, you're ridiculous."
Sokka looked at me, a hint of concern in his eyes. "Are you trying to kill me? Why are you wearing my tunic?"
I gestured towards my ruined clothes from last night. "Because you did that. Besides, I'll be back soon. I'm heading to the lake for a quick bath."
"Alright," Sokka whispered. "Before you go, how about a goodbye kiss?"
I smiled, tilting my head and leaning in to kiss him.
Pulling away, I declared, "Okay, I really need to go now."
As I tried to stand up, I stumbled and fell back onto my knees. Feeling embarrassed, I glanced at Sokka, only to find him laughing.
"Could you help me, please?" I asked shyly.
Sokka stood up and helped me regain my balance, saying, "Awe of course, always here to help."
"Thank you," I murmured gratefully before leaving his tent and making my way slowly to the nearby waterfall to freshen up.
Half an hour later, I returned to find everyone awake and scattered around the camp. Aang was feeding hay to Appa, Sokka fiddled with a flower necklace and Katara and Zuko approached Appa, with Zuko carrying a sack over his shoulder.
I approached Sokka, who nervously stood up, holding the flower in his hand. "Um, I made this for you," he said, stumbling over his words.
I looked down at the adorable necklace made out of flowers and smiled.
Sokka continued, still stuttering. "I-I know it's not fancy or anything, but I hope you like it."
My expression softened. "It's perfect, Sokka." I pushed my hair aside as Sokka stood behind me, placing the flowered necklace around my neck.
Turning around, I stood on my tippy toes and grabbed Sokka's face and kissed him gently.
Sokka and I pulled away when we heard commotion amongst the group.
"I need to borrow Appa." Katara demanded.
Jokingly, Aang said. "Why? Is it your turn to take a little field trip with Zuko?"
"Yes, it is."
Aang seemed slightly surprised. "Oh. What's going on?"
"We're going to find the man who took my mother from me," Katara said.
Sokka's eyes widened, and he grabbed my wrist as we approached the group.
"Sokka told me the story of what happened." Zuko said. "I know who did it and I know how to find him."
"Um...and what exactly do you think this will accomplish?" Aang questioned.
Katara shook her head in dismay. "Ugh, I knew you wouldn't understand." She begins to walk away.
"Wait! Stop!" Aang exclaimed. "I do understand. You're feeling unbelievable pain and rage. How do think I felt about the sandbenders when they stole Appa? How do you think I felt about the Fire Nation when I found out what happened to my people?"
I frowned lightly.
"She needs this, Aang." Zuko said. "This is about getting closure and justice."
"I don't think so. I think it's about getting revenge." Aang stated.
Angrily, Katara shouted. "Fine, maybe it is! Maybe that's what I need! Maybe that's what he deserves!"
"Katara, you sound like Jet."
Aang turned to me, giving me an apologetic look.
May his soul rest in peace.
"It's not the same!" Katara exclaimed. "Jet attacked the innocent. This man, he's a monster."
"Katara, she was my mother, too, but I think Aang might be right." Sokka voiced.
"Then you didn't love her the way I did!" Katara growled.
"Katara!" Sokka exclaimed, shocked.
My eyes widened, and I covered my mouth with my hand. I couldn't believe Katara had said that to her own brother. I held Sokka closer, wrapping my arms around him, trying to provide comfort. He let out a sad sigh and returned the embrace.
"The monks used to say that revenge is like a two-headed rat viper. While you watch your enemy go down, you're being poisoned yourself." Aang chimed in.
"That's cute," Zuko said. "but this isn't air temple preschool. It's the real world."
"Now that I know he's out there...now that I know we can find him, I feel like I have no choice." Katara said.
I couldn't even recognize the little girl I had known anymore.
"Katara," Aang tried to reason. "You do have a choice: forgiveness."
"That's the same as doing nothing!" Zuko growled.
"No, it's not." Aang replied. "It's easy to do nothing, but it's hard to forgive."
"It's not just hard, it's impossible." Katara walked away into the field, with Zuko following behind.
I looked up at Sokka and spoke softly, "I'm sorry she said that to you. Even though you don't talk about her much, I know you miss your mother dearly. I hardly speak about my father, but deep down, I miss him too. Just because you don't express it as strongly as Katara does, doesn't mean you don't feel it. Don't let Katara get into your head, because I know you."
Sokka kissed my forehead and rested his chin on top of my head. "Thank you, Venus. I know at least one person will stick by my side no matter what."
I lovingly stared into his eyes. "Always. Sokka, we're gonna be together. Forever."
Sokka smiled, his body shaking with a light chuckle. "I just got the tingles, V."
I laughed, pulling him even closer to me
Forever...
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It was nighttime, and Sokka and Aang were hiding behind rocks, keeping an eye on Zuko and Katara to see if they would try anything. I was inside the tent, gossiping it up with Suki.
"-and then he smacked my ass!"
Suki giggled. "Oh my spirits, did it feel good?"
I blushed, feeling a bit giddy. "It hurt, but it was like a pleasant sting, you know? It felt good."
"Eeek!" Suki squealed. "You're so lucky." Then she pouted. "You guys get it on all the time."
"I guess," I shrugged, tilting my head. "Have you talked to Zuko?"
Suki shrugged back. "I did, but he told me he has a complicated past with that girl, Mai, so he doesn't want to rush into anything just yet."
My lips formed an 'O' shape. "But that doesn't mean he doesn't like you. You know how Zuko can be all dark and awkward; maybe he's just shy."
Suki blushed lightly. "I guess."
Later that night, Sokka informed me that Zuko and Katara had left to find the man who killed her mother.
The next morning, Katara and Zuko returned. Katara was visibly upset, and she told me she couldn't go through with it, breaking down in front of me.
I comforted her, doing my best to soothe her and be there for her.