Author's Note:
Hello! This is my very first Fan Fic featuring Sokka, Zuko, and Aang. The story takes place three years after the War and Sokka thinks his two male friends seriously need a "manly conversation" with cactus juice drinking. Pairings are mentioned. Such as a bit of Zujtara and Kataang. Also SokkaxSuki.
Warning: Highness because of CACTUS JUICE!
Disclaimer: Sokka: Nevva doesn't own Avatar the Last Air Bender! Just the idea of the story but none characters at all!
Nevva: Thank you Sokka.
Sokka: No problem. Anything to make you happy...(goo-goo eyes)
Nevva: (backs away) Are you high on Cactus Juice?
Sokka: A big FLUFFY MUSHROOM! LOOK!
Chapter 1: Rants
For once in his life did Sokka deliberately stopped himself to be overwhelmed by the tempting smell of the Fire Nation's steamed chicken rabbit that filled his nostrils. It was inviting, it was whispering in his ears, 'You know you want me". Yet, once in his life did he not give into the food's temptation and went about his business…painfully, very painfully. He had duties to attend to.
Being Sokka, he was exceptionally known for being ambassador for the Water tribe/Nation. Well in the Fire Nation, and Earth Kingdom high ranked places ,where men were dressed in robes and had twirlable mustaches and women were draped in the finest silk and were covered in elaborate make-up, that is. Yes, he was also known all around for his eternal love for food and sarcasm. But in this case where his feet were quickly shuffling across the floor to the Meeting place of the Fire Nation's Palace or Home of the Fire lord, he was Sir Sokka.
Sokka had grown. It had been three years after the war, and Sokka had transform himself from that lanky boy to a tall young man with broadening shoulders. Yet his fun, serious but care-free personality didn't change. That can be proven…anywhere. It was to be proven right now.
The eighteen year old boy finally made it to the Meeting room where all dignitaries of the Earth, Air, Water, and Fie Nation resided. He stormed in to door where the fire nation guards stood holding lethal spears ready to risk their life for their dear Fire Lord. Sokka made a toothy smile at them, winked, and gave them a big path on the back. It was show time.
Entering the room with enormous breath taking and blowing gusts of air he managed to say ," Hi everybody! Sorry I was late, there was there this big Platypus bear running the corridors. You know the one, I ADOPTED JUST A WEEK AGO. Appa doesn't seem to like him very much."
That was just Sokka. Everyone one just looked at him in stupefied awe whilst Fire Lord Zuko broke the silence and said quite irritably , "Sir Sokka please take your place so this meeting can be soon ended." Aang watched his friend made him self to his seat in awkward movements. He was there because he was well the Avatar and represented the Air Kingdom since he was he only Air Nomad alive.
Zuko, Sokka's best buddy began to speak. Sokka still couldn't believe the once banished prince and son of Ozai (who was responsible for the death of his mother) was his best buddy. "Well that's how life is" thought Sokka. Since Zuko proven himself he wasn't the ponytail freak who was going to burn them to ashes anymore, Sokka saw him as a trust-worthy guy of decent principles. There was of course Aang. He was Sokka's friend from the very beginning of this epic adventure but he was just an innocent kid who was going through adolescence through problematic stages. "He's just a fifteen year old kid", thought Sokka, so he didn't have that manly best bud affection for him. Still Aang was his friend always and plus he was dating his sister. Sokka watched him like a hawk.
The recent Fire Lord cleared his throat, and spoke, "As you know the war has ended three years ago. Refugees are being taken care of and are supplied with food and shelter. Ships of the Fire nation are at ease from firing at the innocents and all is well mixed with peace and harmony. However there is unrest in the Fire Nation and that's why I called you here today. Soldiers and Fire nation civilians are rebuked by other nations despite the treaty."
"It's been three years Sir. How can that be?" whispered an Earth Kingdom official quite timidly. He was clearly intimidated by the Fie Lord's presence. "Great… additional stress" said a little voice in Zuko's head. " This man still thinks I am a cold blooded murderer. "
"That's what I am deeply concerned about.", replied the host in a more aggravated tone.
"Clearly it can't be my people who are trashing out on the Fire Nation. We are humble beings you know. Heck I don't blame the other nations treating the people of your nation so because of all the things they have done to US!" commented Sokka in a dignified tone. Others began to cheer with him except those of the Fire Nation.
Zuko was becoming more annoyed now. Not only was he late for his therapy appointment, he had to pay more because of what his friend was doing.
Mr. Timid then shouted, "Its time they have their own medicine. Aang kept on observing the scene wishing Momo was here. That's how discomfited he felt.
Zuko began to feel disgust enter his system and wasn't about to breathe fire. Not right now. "I thought we had an agreement with the nations becoming one? Through love and harmony and spiritual stuff? Furthermore we just have brief attacks at nights in villages. I just hosted this meeting so you can have a better understanding and communication to your people.! All nations will be benefited! Agni! Cooperate with me men! Stop whining and give me a break!"
Everyone in the room let that rested as the fire that surrounded the room glowed passionately creating intensit within the room occupied nobles.. They listened to the teenaged king who was too stressed out for his age. How did they know? The room's "decorative fire" began to show hints of blue. Avatar Aang and Sir Sokka noticed. The meeting had to be canceled. They didn't want to see Azula in the male form.
" So you can all go and have a nice day. Drink some cactus juice. Its nearby the Jasmine Dragon and it'll quench ya!" said Sokka who's voice was cracking despite the years of puberty had been over. With that the officials left abruptly whispering goodbyes and good luck to the two boys who stood with knees wobbling.
Zuko appeared terrible with his head resting against his clenched hands and his traditional top-knot undoing to the mass of shaggy hair of ebony. Sokka on the other hand still exihibited warrior's wolf tail giving more of spontaneous look and treating his quirky personality. Aang still had the old bald head thing going on displaying his iconic blue arrow tattoo. Hair wasn't the main topic really.
"Umm…Zuko…ah..What's the problem?" inquired Aang a bit apprehensively .
"Life, Mai, YOU!", shouted the fire lord with his eyes burning holes into Sokka who began to tremble like a leaf. Sokka may be a warrior but he wasn't sure the boomerang that he had presently at that time won't be suitable competitor for a flaming fire ball from the Fire Nation's head of state. So a simple question should be asked. "What the heck did I do?"
"I don't think that's a good idea Sokka.", said Aang in a little more frightened tone. He knew what Zuko was capable of in terms of fire bending and sumari fighting especially in this turmoil point. How? The guy traveled the whole world shooting fire discs at their rare!
"Let's see. Hmm…You have just had the other nations voting to witness a mass execution against MY PEOPLE! Oh and no problem! Lets just forget our treaty. Then you had to have a sister! Your sister wants to gut me with her magical ice daggers. Because she thinks that I am responsible for ordering papaya instead of mangoes for the palace. She says she wants a papaya salad and bla bla for YOUR IN-LAWS because YOUR fiancée likes papaya. Now she wants mangoes. Why did I let YOU have YOUR engagement ceremony bla here. And YOUR sister in charge of it! Then there is Mai who is throwing knives at me because of that stupid story YOU told of the effects of us getting tipsy on Your favourite drink CACTUS JUICE!"
Sokka watched his friend kept on ranting and surprisingly wore a big fat smile smuggly on his face. Zuko suddenly stopped his rampage when he felt the stupid grin stare at him. "I think we should go somewhere else Sparky. You too Aang. We certainly need a manly conversation." The next thing Aang felt was his eyebrows furrowing into deep confusion whereas Zuko felt the palm of his hand encountering his forehead with sudden collision. It was going to be a long, long, frustrating day with a hint of Sokka. Scratch that. A whole bucket of Sokka.
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