Disclaimer: I don't own anything from the Avatar the Last Airbender franchise. All rights belong to their respective owners.

Hey everyone! Sorry for the wait but I had so much work, especially since I'm going to college very soon. I've decided to create my second story as many of you know I wanted to try something new and I thought an ATLA story would be an awesome story to work with since it was one of my cherished shows growing up. My favorite character in the show had to be Sokka because he was the 'oldest' of the group (I know Aang is older) and he would take charge trying to keep his friends together. I felt he was the person who helped calmed situations later on in the story as an older sibling would usually do when their younger siblings argue with each other and I related to that at some points in my life. That's why I felt inspired making this story about Sokka and I hope you enjoy; with that out of the way let's get to it! 2nd story in progress!

ATTENTION: This is just an experimental story, I won't progress with it unless I see people actually wanting more or reviewing positive things about it. So please review!

Chapter 1

Republic City*

Sigh* Another day passes and yet nothing changes in this city...

It was a chilly morning in Republic city, most of its citizens were sleeping in due to the holiday but, walking down a dirt-paved road was a man around his early 20's kicking the ground beneath him, ignoring the cold numbing feeling around his body. He stood at 6ft, very slim but had a physique that would make any woman look back for the second time. The man's hair kept in place with a small ponytail waving in the wind behind him. He sported a goatee that rather accentuated his angular jawline and a blue northern water tribal wear he had been given as a gift that worked well with his physique. But the one thing the man wore proudly was the southern tribal necklace he wore as a child, it was the only thing he had that brought back memories of his home.

The man looked tired, his eyes wandered aimlessly into the city that he's supposed to represent justice for, but knew that will never happen. "A lot has changed over the years, back then me and the gang would invade nations and command armies, now I just listen to diplomatic events..." the man sighed thinking over his choices in life, wondering if he made the right choice. "I guess nothing else can be brought into the city that's worse than what's already inside" the man chuckled quietly to himself.

"Mr. Sokka!~" a flirtatious voice called out behind the man.

"Oh, crap..." Sokka snapped back into reality as his eyes widened hearing a familiar voice. "How is she here!?" Sokka thought but wasn't waiting to find out the answer, he was ready to sprint away. Just as he was ready to make a break for it, the woman tackled Sokka down hard onto the dirt road face first.

"Murphus naiuewj!" Sokka muffled unrecognizable words underneath as he was choking on the dirt. The woman was sitting on him as he frantically trying to get air into his lungs.

"Ehehe... guess I tackled you a little too hard" The woman laughed getting off of Sokka allowing him to gasp for air dramatically.

"Oh come on now I'm not that heavy" a dangerous voice was heard from the woman causing Sokka to sweat.

Cough* Cough* "N- No! You're not heavy! Who said that?" Cough* "You just caught me off guard that's all!" Cough* Cough. "You're a very light and if I might add an amazing woman" Sokka sputtered hoping that was the right thing to say.

"Oh Sokka you're making me blush, you're still the cutie I remember~" the woman purred cheerfully with a faint red hue spreading across her cheeks.

Sokka sighed "Yeah yeah, so I've been told for the thousandth time by you Ty Lee," Sokka said as he turned around to look at her.

Ty Lee, one of the very if not only person Sokka's ever met with so much energy, not as much when she was younger but still enough for him to be amazed. On the outside she may only seem innocent with a bubbly personality, Ty Lee was a formidable hand-to-hand opponent, often utilizing chi blocking, a unique style of combat which targets pressure points located in specific areas of the body.

Ty Lee was able to disrupt her opponent's chi flow and temporarily paralyze them, preventing them from bending or moving for a period of time. If Sokka hadn't been training his agility and some forms of martial arts over the past couple of years, he wouldn't stand a minute in the ring against her.

Still, It was funny to him considering they were enemies back then and she would constantly flirt with him anytime she paralyzed him to the ground. Sokka never admitted it but Ty Lee was very gorgeous back then and still is.

Getting back to his feet, Sokka noticed that Ty Lee hadn't changed that much over the years, she still wore her original clothes except her hair is much shorter but long enough to reach up to her neck. Sokka really liked the new look.

"So what brings you to Republic city, Ty? Last time I saw you were at one of my visits to Kyoshi Island" Sokka asked raising his hand to help Ty lee up.

"Well, let's just say I'm taking a vacation from the island, a permanent one" Ty Lee grabbed onto Sokka's hand picking her self up. A sad smile appeared on her lips "I guess after the... you know... situation... the Kyoshi warriors and I never got along afterward" Ty lee bent her head avoiding eye contact.

Sokka listened in shock. "What? Ty, I'm sorry I-I didn't mean... Let me go fix this, I know that a lot has happened before but I'm sure Suki can-" Sokka was interrupted when Ty Lee raised her hand to stop him.

A smile appeared on Ty Lee's face "Sokka you're too kind" Ty Lee went on her tip toes and gave a peck on his cheek. "But it's for the best" Ty Lee said noticing Sokka turn red from embarrassment causing Ty Lee to grin. "Besides, it was my choice, nobody forced me out and they told me that I'm always welcomed back if I ever drop by again," Ty Lee said.

"But what will do now?" Sokka asked, even if she made this decision by herself, he still wanted to make sure she will be alright.

Ty Lee grinned "Oh I got a new job here in Republic city!" Ty Lee cheerfully said as she went into her pocket fishing out a folded piece of paper. As she unraveled the paper, Sokka noticed it was on paper dated way before him, and there was only one place that still used that type of formal paper.

Sokka smiled "So you got a job at the task force with Toph huh?" Sokka said leaving Ty Lee in shock that he knew what she was about to show him already.

Ty Lee pouted and crossed her arms "Meanie, you didn't let me even show you it" Ty Lee stuck her tongue out causing Sokka to roll his eyes.

He rubbed the back of his head and offered his other hand to Ty Lee. "Congrats, so what position did you get? I'm assuming the great chief has something big in store for you" Sokka asked which Ty Lee smiled.

"Yup! Toph requested for my assistance on a case of hers, she said my chi blocking abilities will be needed to take down the major crime lord: Sho Geiman aka. The Pyro Maniac and his crime syndicate" Ty Lee said making Sokka shudder from hearing that name.

"Sho Geiman... I haven't heard that name in years, the last time I saw him was in court for a murder case where the victim was burned alive in a boat near the fire nation. Sadly, the council ruled him not guilty based on the lack of evidence against him. Geiman had been in court for multiple murders, burning houses, burning people, it doesn't matter how many people he's hurt or killed, the courts can't prove him to any of the crimes because the council won't give jurisdiction to the task force to look into the cases." Sokka thought bitterly.

He had fought openly and privately for the task force to be their own unit and be able to make their own decisions but the council always disagreed with a 5 to 1 vote. They wanted to stay face with the public but also making sure no one could make any decisions without the council's approval. It angered him every time because nothing gets done and innocent people get hurt because of it.

"For goodness sakes, the bodies were burned alive and he coined the nickname The Pyro Maniac himself!" Sokka closed his eyes in frustration and gripped his fist in anger.

"Sokka?" Ty Lee's voice snapped him back into reality. Sokka looked down and noticed Ty lee's concerned face. Sokka tried to put on a smile "Yeah what's up?"

But Ty Lee knew better that Sokka was bothered by something, so she decided to cheer him up, her way. "Nevermind" Ty Lee waved her hand dismissively, "Anyways, looks like we will be seeing each other more often councilmen cutie~" Ty Lee seductively purred as she placed her head onto his chest and placed her arms over his neck.

Sokka's cheeks turned a bright red "H-Hey! People are watching us!" Sokka whispered as he noticed the streets were beginning to fill with citizens. Ty lee curled her lips into a smile. "And your point is?"

Hey isn't that councilman Sokka? A voice hollered out getting everyone's attention.

Aww man, look at the gorgeous woman beside him! Is she single!? A guy asked to which every other guy nodded as they were stunned by her beauty.

No fair! Why does she get to be with Sokka!? A group of girls shouted as they were jealous that this woman got to be with their stud

Does he know her? An elderly couple asked each other.

Councilman Sokka with a mysterious woman?! Score! Now that's a scoop for the news! A feminine voice shouted as it was coming closer to the two.

"Great... Just what I need" Sokka thought as he rubbed his head in annoyance all to Ty Lee's amusement.

"Mr. Sokka! Mr. Sokka! Yirri Zhou, news reporter for the Republic City Times, care to answer a few questions?" The reporter asked beaming with such energy that it made Sokka wonder if she and Ty Lee were related.

"Hello Mrs. Zhou, I would love to chat with you, but I must be going, I'm already late to work as it is. I will ask my secretary to see if I can make a schedule to have an interview" Sokka spoke with a professional attitude all the while humorously prying Ty Lee off of him.

Zhou smiled "Oh but I know how this works Councilman Sokka, you run off and say that you will contact us for an interview but never will," The reporter said cutting off Sokka and Ty Lee into a corner, putting them into an uncomfortable situation all the while she took out a notepad and pen.

"So while I have you here, I would like to ask you a few questions," Zhou said as she clicked her pen

Ty Lee frowned, she now was getting annoyed with the reporter too. She released Sokka and walked in front of him.

Sokka was surprised by this "T-"

"Sokka said he will try to give you an interview, he never said you would give you one, so please stop trying to pester him and leave him be." Ty Lee spoke leaving Sokka speechless as he witnessed a different side of Ty Lee for the first time.

Yirri was taken back at first but then regained her composure "That's very sweet of you, trying to protect your lover's image I suppose?" Yirri innocently smiled all the while having a different intention. "I won't let this bitch tell me what to do, I can make or break anyone's career, even as big as someone like Mr. Sokka here," Yirri thought.

Ty Lee crossed her arms and bent forwards to look Yirri dead into her eyes "Mrs. Zhou, let me be the first to tell you a scoop"

Yirri smiled "Oh? Then, by all means, please" The reporter asked as she placed the tip of her pen on her notepad.

"Number one, Sokka and I are not lovers, 'Not officially that is' we are just good friends catching up, after all, we met during the war and it's only natural to hug after haven't seen each other in many months" Ty Lee began as Zhou started scribbling in notes.

"Number two, you have to find a better way to conceal your real self," Ty Lee said making Zhou stop in her tracks.

"Excuse me? I don't what you mean" Yirri tilted her head. Ty Lee placed her hand in front of Yirri's face

"Cut the act, Mrs. Zhou, I can see people's energy and let me tell you, you're probably the foulest energy I've ever laid eyes on" Ty Lee casually said making Sokka snort holding in his laughter and the scene unfolding before him.

Yirri was beginning to get annoyed "So you're a freak with a useless ability, wow your mother must be really proud of you" Yirri smirked triumphantly.

Ty Lee giggled "Yup! Because she knew that I can do things to help make this world a better place, unlike a certain reporter I know, just in case you need a hint, it rhymes with cow" Sokka couldn't help himself, he balled out laughing along with a few other citizens who were listening into the conversation.

Yirri gritted her teeth angrily "How dare you..." Ty Lee innocently smiled "Oh and number three, you might want to invest in new clothes, you can't earn respect with that attire your wearing, it's... how do I put it... so a hundred years ago," Ty Lee said looking at Yirri's Wolfbear blouse and brown fur skirt.

Yirri had enough, her face contorted into a snarl. "How dare you, you impudent little freak! I've earned my respect from these bozo's you call citizen's of Republic City, they grovel underneath me and so should you! I can make or break anyone's career! ANYONE!" Yirri screamed from the top of her lungs.

"Anyone, you say?" Ty Lee asked.

"ANYONE!" Yirri shouted back.

"Even your own?" Ty Lee giggled pointing behind her.

Yirri turned around and her face turned a deathly white.

There were tens if not hundreds of pissed off citizens who heard everything she said about them.

"Bozo's huh?" A man shouted causing a commotion of shouts from the others

"You expect us to grovel to you?!" An elderly couple spoke

"This bitch was trying to make our councilman Sokka look bad on purpose!" A group of women called out angrily.

"Ergh! This getting bad real fast" Yirri thought when suddenly a cabbage was thrown near her head. Shocked she looked to see everyone throwing assorted food items at her

"Let's get her!" A group of people shouted simultaneously as they hurled food at her

"Ahh!" Yirri screamed as she blocked her face and proceeded to run the opposite direction of Sokka and Ty Lee. The crowd gave chase leaving only Sokka and Ty Lee alone.

They cracked a smile at each other and proceeded to walk away.

At the United Republic Council*

Walking down a corridor to the Council main doors were a group of metal bending police force recruits, taking notes and reading over the rules of regulations while in the middle was the Chief of Police, Toph Beifong.

"The main role of a metal bender police in any situation is to preserve order and keep the peace. The whole reason I created the metal bending task force is to enforce criminal laws, reduce civil disorder, protect people and property." Toph Beifong spoke in a bored tone.

"But most importantly to kick ass," Toph thought as she grinned underneath her bangs.

Absorbing everything like a sponge, the recruits wrote down everything their commanding officer told them.

"To accomplish this goal, the council granted us certain unique powers that citizens of Republic city do not have. Things like the legitimate use force in preventing crime and the power to impose fines for criminal behavior." Toph spoke as she stopped in front of the main door and turned back to the recruits.

"Any questions?" Toph asked in her usual voice, bored and uninterested but hoping with every fiber of her being nobody did. When Toph first started the metal bending task force, she believed she could help protect people, not ask for permission and act like a teacher to the new cadets. But since the council decided they called the shots to everything the task force does, she couldn't impose on them.

Sokka tried cheering her up when the council explained that she would have to do an orientation for the new recruiters herself. Toph remembers the entire ordeal completely as if it happened yesterday.

A few months ago* (Flashback)

"Toph... please come out" Sokka tapped the rocked shaped tent behind the Republic Council.

"There is no way I'm teaching a bunch of recruits!" Toph's voice was heard inside the rock tent. She may have matured into a young woman but she still sometimes acted like her younger self.

Sokka groaned "Oh come on Toph! You trained Aang, and look at him now! Thanks to you, he's become one of the best earth bender's this world has ever seen!" Sokka said trying to cheer Toph up. "Toph, you're a really great teacher, you've been the toughest and bravest out of all of us when me, Aang, Katara and you traveled together, so I know you can do this" Sokka said as he leaned with his back on the stone tent.

She leaned her back on the wall with a blush on her face though he would never know "Y-You really think so" Toph said trying to sound tough but couldn't. Thankfully for her, Sokka didn't hear it.

"Yeah of course I do! We're friends and I know you can help shape those recruits just like you did for Aang." Sokka grinned "Plus, you can train them the Toph Beifong Waay~" Sokka sang the last bit causing Toph to snicker at his horrible singing.

The ground began to rumble making Sokka move away. The rock tent descended back to the ground leaving only a smiling Toph. "You have a terrible singing voice" Toph teased.

"Hey!" Sokka shouted feeling insulted but knowing she was just joking.

Toph sighed "Alright I give it a shot, but don't expect me to go easy on them because they're recruits," Toph said walking towards Sokka.

Sokka laughed and placed his hand onto Toph's shoulder "I wouldn't expect anything less Toph" Sokka grinned "I guess that means I get to call you Chief from now on" Sokka said making Toph smile knowing he made a nickname for her.

"Oh by the way" Sokka moved his other hand and grabbed a rolled up paper from his pocket and unraveled it. "I made a design for the new metal bending task force" Sokka smiled proudly at his work. "Pretty neat right?" Sokka asked.

"Yeah! This looks really good..." Toph said

"Yeah I made sure that added a look that showed-" Sokka began

"For someone who can actually see it," Toph said interrupting him as she pointed her hand in front of her milky colored eyes.

Sokka smiled awkwardly and rolled the paper back up "R-Right... Sorry" Sokka apologized as Toph decked him with a punch to his arm.

"OW! I said I was sorry!" Sokka howled in agony as Toph proceeded to walk away. She chuckled, "Idiot" Toph grinned.

Present* (End of flashback)

Toph placed her hand on her chest feeling the new armor she was given. Sokka explained to her he requested a specific one for her.

Sokka made the entire uniform out of a lighter metal than the task force allowing her to move faster and catch up to the criminal but still have around the same wear resistance and shock absorbent structural wear as any other metal bending officer.

The lighter metal had been infused with an experimental chemical fluid that Sokka received from a friend at the Republic City Science Institution that allowed the metal plating to strengthen when made in contact, allowing it to protect against any stab attempts.

An exoskeleton fiber made out of magnesium alloy was added from the shoulder down to her thighs and lower legs, making it have a higher yield strength, ductility for shock loads, hardness for penetrative attacks and easier to maintain strength to weight ratio. (I'm no engineering genius so please don't roast me if this doesn't make sense lol) Lastly, the feet had a cut on the bottom to ensure Toph can see what she is targeting.

The metal uniform was being held together by a wire that allows the user to stretch in any direction without it snapping off. It was very durable and was a nice touch to the uniform.

The only thing she created was the metal wiring contraption that laid beside her hip, an invention that helped grab people if they were far away.

As the invention did bring a lot of praise it also brought its fair share of controversy, Toph was close to having the invention not being signed off by the council based on the account of the invention could be 'misused'

She alongside with Sokka fought tirelessly for the invention to be permitted and over a gruesome week of arguing, they were victorious.

As much as they wanted to celebrate their victory, they still knew the road ahead was going to be hard, they still need to overcome the obstacle the council placed on them and perform to the best of their ability.

It's just going to be difficult if the metal bending task force can't even patrol the streets without having to ask for consent from the council.

"Mrs. Beifong?" A voice brought her out of her thoughts.

She shook her head "Yes?" Toph asked.

A male recruit stepped out of the circle, "Is there a possibility that a metal bender may use 'excessive' force to learn information that could help a case?"

"Absolutely not" Toph began. "Having been granted these privileges, it is important for society to look up to those who exercise these powers to protect them, not fear them. The temptation to engage in the same activities that the metal bending officers are supposed to prevent is very real and requires a lot in order to prevent individuals from contributing to the problems of society rather than policing them" Toph said as everyone nodded.

"The way metal bending police should act should be with patience and with understanding, treating anyone an everyone with the same respect they would want unto themselves. For example, an metal bending officer who has become frustrated with the criminal justice system is prevented by the council from beating confessions out of suspects, just as that suspect has a human right against such treatment." Toph said.

"That's our chief of police for you!" one of the recruits said as everyone began a round of applause. Toph proudly smiled knowing that she came up with that on the spot.

As the wave of applause died down, the main door began to open, everyone turned to look except Toph who smiled knowing who was there.

"Hello, Councilman Sokka" Toph walked up to Sokka who smiled back. "Hey Chief"

Toph smiled brightly when Sokka said the nickname he gave her when she started training the recruits.

"Good morning Councilman Sokka!" The recruits bowed in respect.

Sokka raised his hand "At ease ladies and gentlemen, it's quite alright, just call me Sokka" He turned his head back to Toph "So I just found out today that Ty Lee is starting out for a position in the metal bending task force."

"That's right, I personally asked for her because of her chi blocking abilities, they could be of great use for the force if a suspect starts running or... in our case starts burning," Toph said as Sokka caught on.

"Good thing for you I can agree with this but, I'm not so sure the other council members will." Sokka lowered his head.

Toph chuckled as she placed her hand on her hip. "It's a good thing then, cause I came all this way to present my case to the council and I wanted your help"

Sokka thought about it for a moment and then nodded "Alright, you've got my help, but don't think it'll be easy"

"I know," Toph said as she slugged his arm with a punch "I just didn't need you to remind me"

"Ergh, alright I ask for that one," Sokka said wincing as the turned his head to the door "Alright you can come in now!" Sokka hollered.

Immediately, Ty Lee somersaulted into the room and landed gracefully. "Hey everyone! My name is Ty Lee and I'm glad to make your acquaintance, let's be friends!" Ty Lee said as she gave a two-fingered salute and a wink to which the male metal bending officers hooted and cheered while the females officers rolled their eyes.

Toph turned around making sure her recruits notice her. They gave her their undivided attention "Alright, that commences our orientation, I hope you all learned something from this and I would personally like to say, welcome to the metal bending task force" Toph said.

The recruits bowed and began leaving the main hall of the Council and went on their way, leaving Toph, Sokka and Ty Lee. "Alright, well I have to get to work now, you two will have to make a plan if you want to make your case to the Council representatives," Sokka said as he walked to the doors leaving the two to discuss their strategy.

Inside the United Republic Council Hall*

Sokka opened the door and began looking around the Council hall. Created by Avatar Aang, it was the governing body of the United Republic of Nations. It was a deliberative assembly composed of non-elected representatives from the Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, Air Nation, and both the Northern and Southern Water Tribes, Sokka being the representative for the Southern Water tribe.

Each member was to represent their nation to show no single nation can exert its own will over the developing country. The Council discussed governing and political affairs inside the City Hall, along with acting as the commanding body of the United Forces. The Council also served as judge and jury in the case of important trials.

However, Sokka believed that the Council was flawed in its composition and was unable to handle the challenges of new political movements. Noticing the other council members were being escorted to their offices, he began walking towards the front and to his office seat.

Upon arriving, he opened the door only to be met with a curvaceous woman who was standing in the middle of his room holding a scroll with Scheduled Events written and a bottle of whiskey with a cup overturned on the top of the bottle.

"Councilman Sokka welcome back, I hope you're trip to the South pole was relaxing" the secretary walked forward and smiled.

Sokka smiled "It was very relaxing indeed Hinosa" grabbing the bottle of whiskey and pouring himself a drink.

Hinosa Oe, Age: 24, Nationality: Fire Nation Capital, Ethnicity: Fire nation, Star student with a 5.0 GPA from the Republic City College for the Gifted, Learned all 4 nation's language origins, and most importantly Sokka's secretary, She hails from a wealthy family from the Fire Nation capital acting as a temp, shadowing Mr. Sokka for a chance at an eventual position in the council board. She and Sokka had met during Zuko's birthday party.

Hinosa accidentally bumped into Sokka, apologizing repetitively that one night after she split her drink onto his attire. After they officially greeted each other, they started to click, both laughing and talking about different subjects that included Politics, Science, War strategy and other subjects. After a few weeks, they became good friends and that's when she asked for an opportunity to shadow him.

At first, Sokka was hesitant because he didn't know Hinosa that much since they had just met not that long ago, but giving her reasons about how it would be a great experience for her to learn first hand from a council, he eventually agreed.

Hinosa is an extremely intelligent person that could rival him at almost every subject known including politics; she could give a college course of every bill that was signed off by the council members and explain their pros and cons far better than any other professor Sokka knew within a a hundred mile radius of the city.

"Remind me again why you wanted to shadow me and not the other council members?" Sokka asked as he turned around to face her and began downing his drink.

"Well, 1 because we are good friends and I thought it was a good choice for me to shadow you," Hinosa said.

"Although it is true we are good friends, that is not a satisfactory answer, next reason" Sokka challenged.

"Number 2... um, because the council members are very impolite and full of themselves" Hinosa answered back.

"That may be true, but that doesn't mean it isn't a good reason not to try, last time I checked you told me I was the first person you asked, even if the council representatives can be discourteous, someone like you should not everything is sunshine and rainbows, So I ask again, Why is it that you wanted to shadow me?" Sokka asked with a neutral tone in his voice as he leaned on his table.

Sokka didn't want to sound mean when he was retorting back her answers, he just knows that Hinosa needs to understand how a council representative should act. He has been challenging every statement she has made ever since her first time entering his office, but sadly she hasn't caught on.

Hinosa furrowed her brows and thought her answer over a few moments. Sokka tapped his foot quietly as he awaited her response. Hinosa looked up and took a breath.

Sokka leaned forward.

"It's because I want to learn how a councilman should act when presented with a situation, and you out of every other council representative can help me achieve that," Hinosa said.

"Trying to cajole me isn't going to help you Hinsoa" Sokka said placing his cup on his table and crossing his arm.

"I'm not sir, it's just when I see the council, I imagine a group that's supposed to be for the people" Hinosa began getting Sokka's attention. "Instead it's a group of prideful individuals with so much ego, that this building couldn't hold it." Sokka stifled a chuckle.

"But there's always that one person" Hinosa raised her pointer finger in the air "That one person, who is always in the shadow of the others trying to help people, even if it meant breaking a few rules to do so." Hinosa said.

"And Councilman Sokka, that one person is you, I've seen all the times you've tried to keep the peace between the council and the people, including the metal bending task force. I looked at my odds of learning anything from the other council members and I came short, but with you Councilman Sokka, you continue to show me what it takes to be a council member." Hinosa said with a bow.

"Even if it takes me a hundred years to become a councilman, I will not disappoint you and I will learn everything there is to act as a civil peacekeeper and be fair to all" Hinosa said.

There was a long silence and then a clap.

Hinosa's eyes widened and she looked up. There she saw Sokka sitting on his table, wearing a big smile and clapping.

Sokka smirked as he got off his table and pulled out another cup from his cabinet. He poured a glass of whiskey before taking his own and passing the new glass to Hinosa. "Congratulations looks like you passed my test"

Hinosa gasped happily "You mean"

Sokka chuckled "That's right, I'll write you that recommendation letter for a position at the council"

Hinosa squealed in delight as she took the cup out of Sokka's hand and hugged Sokka. Realizing what she was doing she moved away and cleared her throat."Thank you for your words of wisdom Councilman Sokka, I intend to use this knowledge for good for good only," Hinosa said downing the whiskey but cringed at the taste.

Sokka laughed "You'll get used to the taste, trust me, this baby will help you with any stressful situation in the office," Sokka said pointing at the whiskey bottle.

Hinosa nodded, still all too excited, pulled out her scroll and unraveled it to tell Sokka what is scheduled for him today.

"Anyways we still have to deal with a multitude of cases including a new case that popped up, relating to Chief Beifong wanting to recruit someone from the Kyoshi Island, named Ty Lee," Hinosa said as Sokka nodded.

"Ok, thanks Hinosa, you're dismissed as of now," Sokka said.

Hinosa nodded and walked out the door. Sokka noticed from the blurred glass a figure dancing happily before going back to a normal walk. Sokka chuckled before downing another drink.

"Let's hope Chief and Ty Lee have come with a plan" Sokka thought as he placed the lid back on the whiskey bottle and walked out the door to his office.

United Republic Court*

A few hours had passed and the hall began filling up with crowds as the members of the council walked to their assigned seats. As the day progressed, Sokka sat there filing old and new records to use as reference in the cases he was being presented at the time, some of them being ridiculous such as a cabbage landing in the middle of a street and a group of people fighting over the rights to it, to a man suing for 100,000,000 yuan's for a store owner ruining his favorite shirt.

"Just kill me now" Sokka thought miserably after dealing with his 47th case of the day.

"Thankfully this is our last case" The Fire nation councilman sighed in relief.

"Good, cause I don't think I could stand another idiotic case like that again" The Earth kingdom councilman replied in disgust.

"Let's just get this over with, Case Number 48, will you please come forward" The Fire nation councilman called out.

The doors opened and out came Chief of Police Toph Beifong and Ty Lee.

"Good morning Councilmen'" Toph spoke

"Good morning Chief Beifong" the Northern water tribe councilman replied while reading over his notes about the case.

"So it appears you wanted to include a new member into the metal bending task force?" The Northern water tribe councilman asked.

"That is correct Northern Water tribe councilman, I believe she would be a great asset to the task force," Toph said pointing at Ty Lee.

"Hmm... Why is that?" the Fire nation councilman questioned.

"She has the ability to chi block her opponents, rendering them paralyzed and unable to use their bending abilities for a certain amount of time," Toph said causing a hush in the council room.

"This woman has the ability to paralyze her opponents? Interesting..." The Earth kingdom councilman rubbed his chin with curiosity.

Ty Lee walked forwards and bowed before getting up and smiling "Hello everyone, my name is Ty Lee and I believe my skills can be of great use to this country" Ty Lee said as the council members nodded. Sokka watched carefully

So far so good...

"Hmmm, I guess it would seem that we would have to decline for the recruitment of Mrs. Ty Lee" The Fire nation councilman spoke which the other council members except Sokka nodded in agreement.

"What?!" Sokka, Toph, and Ty Lee all shouted in Unison.

"I-I" Toph couldn't even find the words to ask.

"I don't understand Fire nation councilman, she has the potential to help this country reduce the crime rate that's growing exponentially!" Sokka asked in shock they already came to a decision so suddenly.

The Fire nation councilman looked to Sokka "Well you out of everyone on the council board knows she was originally a war criminal when she helped the Fire nation back then" the councilman spoke. "After all it was her involvement that stopped you, Avatar Aang, your sister Katara, Mrs. Toph Beifong on multiple occasions" The Fire nation council shrugged his shoulders.

Sokka noted the small smirk on the councilman's face, somehow Sokka felt the fire nation councilman didn't feel all too bad about that.

"Besides, she could negatively affect our status as a new country, making rash decisions like this could lead to problems" The Fire nation councilman said receiving nods form the other council members.

Sokka gritted his teeth and gripped his fist beneath the table to avoid being seen by the other council members.

"I know she helped aid in the prevention of the peace between the four nations, but that was because she was manipulated and bullied originally into that life. It wasn't her fault!" Sokka defended leaving Toph and Ty Lee especially speechless to how far he was going to help them.

"Listen, we all make mistakes, but that's how we are, a bunch of mistakes, it just takes us to learn from them to make better decisions later in life and Ty Lee did just that after the Boiling rock incident." Sokka began.

"Ty Lee has come far from what she started out, she wanted the approval from a someone she knew which led her astray but Ty Lee eventually wrote her wrongs, that's why I believe you shouldn't hold her pasts against her!" Sokka said standing up.

Sokka raised his hand towards Ty Lee "If you can't see the need for people like Ty Lee, then you're no better than the criminals you speak so down upon" Sokka said which caused the room to gasp and murmur upon themselves.

"I have one final thing to say" Sokka spoke quieting the entire room. "This is to the people of Republic City, are you okay with this woman entering your country, a woman who has been through so much and is now not only a changed person but also trying to do more good for herself and for the people around her. Are you capable of giving her a second chance?" Sokka asked as he sat down.

The council members and the crowd could only stared in shock, no one's ever asked the public for an opinion, it's always the other way around.

The crowds sitting in the seats began to speak amongst themselves debating the question.

Toph ran up and went to Sokka "Are you crazy?! If they vote no for the recruitment your career is over as councilman!" Toph whispered as she worried her friend may lose his job over her carelessness.

Sokka grinned and placed his hand on her shoulder "You got to have faith Chief" Sokka said.

Toph walked back unsure what decision may come.

"Has the decision been made?" The Northern Water tribe councilman asked to which a chant of yes occurred.

"Then please select one person to come down and give the vote." Sokka asked to which one man in the front row stood up from the crowd and walked up to the front.

"Name and Occupation?" Sokka asked.

"Hello Council members, my name is Miran Lonzeng and I'm a scientist of the Republic City Science Institution. I will now announce the decision I and the public here today have decided" The man started. "We as a group agree with the other council members that the woman here today named Ty Lee does have a past that could negatively affect the future of Republic City" Mr. Lonzeng spoke getting nods from the councilmen.

Toph gripped her fists tightly afraid what the outcome might be, Ty Lee, on the other hand wiped away a tear knowing she can never truly escape her past.

"The thought of having a former criminal work to help protect and work for us is a truly unique and difficult thing to think about." said getting a lot of nods from the audience.

"However," The man said receiving everyone's attention

"We live in a world where times have changed and unique things have occurred from difficult situations" the man began.

"Huh?" Toph and Ty Lee thought simultaneously.

"We once lived in a world where the thought of world peace between the four nations could never occur, a few years later here I am today, a Fire nation scientist working amongst scientists from other nations who I can proudly say are my fellow comrades," The man said receiving an ovation of claps.

"This world has been built upon difficult situations, but it takes a unique person to help solve the problem, and that is what our developing country needs right now. A unique person and Ty Lee is one of those unique people" Miran smiled

The council members were starting to sweat, "What are you trying to say Mr. Lonzeng?" Hoping they weren't hearing correctly.

"What I and the group of people behind me are saying is that today, we vote for the recruitment of Mrs. Ty Lee in the Metal bending task force division," Miran said which caused the room to an uproar in cheers

Sokka smiled "I thank you Mr. Lonzeng and everyone here for your decision here today," Sokka said over the cheers of the people. "Let the record show that today, we have become a truly unique country, allowing our past not to define who we are but what our actions of the present do," Sokka said earning him an ovation of cheers and applauds.

Sokka turned his head and saw Ty Lee through tears giving him a big smile and mouthed the words 'Thank You' Sokka gave her a wink and a thumbs up.

"That ends the council meeting, the meeting is adjourned" The fire nation councilman grumbled as the rest of the council members walked away without a second glance.

Sokka's office*

Sokka walked into his office feeling good about himself, he walked to his table and pulled out a notepad from his drawers and began writing down his log of everything that transpired today.

Sokka kept this log as a way to keep track of a better solution if ever a case similar to a past one is brought up. He would look into his notes and come up with ideas or bills that could be mentioned to the council for the foreseeable future.

He knows it might now be done in his time but someday in the future he as high hopes for it, for now, he has to work with what he has already.

Placing his notes back into his drawers, Sokka began to gather his belongings ready to go home. Just as he gets his stuff, he noticed a scroll underneath the bottle of whiskey he had sitting on his table.

As he pulled out the scroll he noticed there was a wet stain telling him it placed underneath the bottle not too long ago and that "Someone drank out my bottle" Sokka said as he unraveled the scroll and noticed the Fire Nation Capital stamp on the bottom hand of the scroll.

Sigh* "What does Zuko want now?" Sokka said as began reading.

Hello Sokka,

How has everything been as Republic City? I know you have a lot on your plate right now, especially with... the situation.

Sokka eye twitched as he opened the bottle of whiskey and drank from it.

But I know you're capable of doing this because you're the only who can do this. Listen, My sister, Azula is being transferred from the Fire Nation Rehabilitation Center to Republic City's Detention Center.

Sokka's started to spit out his drink from shock.

You've probably spit out your drink right about now...

Sokka looked at the bottle and placed it back down on the table to continue reading.

You've probably spit out your drink right about now but I wanted you to know that I didn't want this to happen, I tried fighting for her to stay in the fire nation but the group of advisers told me it was best for the country. I had no other choice otherwise I'd suffer the consequences.

So I know this isn't the most proper way of doing this but I have no other choice, Sokka, I am begging you, no pleading with you, please check up on my sister. I know she was a formidable foe when we were younger but Azula's mind had been slowly slipping, I'm really scared for her because even though she did many horrible things to us in the past, Azula's the only family I have left especially with the passing of Ozai.

Sokka noted with the word Ozai "He still hasn't got over his problems with his father"

I don't care if I have to pay you Sokka, I really don't because I have enough to give a fortune away and still have enough for the fire nation to continue progressing for years to come. I just want to make sure she's alright.

If you are to do this, then Azula should be at Republic city by now.

I can only wish you luck, who knows maybe you'll be the one she opens up to.

From, Fire Lord Zuko.

Sokka took a breath in a sighed. "Great now I have to deal with this..." Sokka said rubbing his forehead. His mind was aching from the amount of work he had today, normally it would be around 25 cases per week but due to his vacation, it added up.

He looked at the note again and then placed it back on the table. Sokka got off his table and walked to a window to look outside. "It's still bright outside..." Sokka said.

"I am so going to regret this..." Sokka thought as he walked out of his office.

Republic City's Detention Center*

Sokka walked to the main gate glancing around him as he noticed the place had a very unpleasant feeling to it. "Great, now I sound like Ty Lee" Sokka rolled his eyes, but the feeling never went away.

As Sokka past the front doors, he walked up to the receptionist table where a man wearing the Detention Center uniform and carrying a clipboard was there.

"Name and to whom you are visiting?" the man asked while filling in papers never glancing once to Sokka's direction,

"Councilman Sokka and i'm here to see Princess Azula" Sokka casually said.

The man raised his "Azula? Why on earth would you be here to see her?" The man asked furrowing his eyebrows.

"The Fire lord asked me to check in on her" Sokka shrugged.

"Heh, Good luck, may every spirit in existence protect you from that thing" The man chuckled as Sokka narrowed his eyes as he proceeded to look for Azula's room.

After 10 minutes of searching, Sokka found a large door made out of solid stone at the end of the hallway he was at. "I can only assume that would be her room..." Sokka sarcastically thought edging closer to the door.

To Sokka's surprise, no one was guarding the door, at closer inspection, Sokka noticed there was a food shaft which was full of cobwebs indicating it hadn't been used for days and the room had only one hole that allowed air to pass in and out the room which deeply disturbed him.

"I can't believe the other council's would allow this to occur at the Detention Center" Sokka thought as he was disgusted with the Detention Center's building protocols.

Sokka looked for a handle that would allow him to enter but found none. Sokka placed his hands on the door and began pushing. Just as he expected, it began to shift, and withing a few seconds Sokka was able to push the door open.

Sokka looked around, he was appalled at the scene. There laid Azula strapped onto a bed way too small for her looking very sickly and pale, her eyes never opened but her lip began to quiver.

"Please stop... I didn't mean too... I'm sorry" Azula pleaded quietly.

"Oh my god..." Sokka thought as he rushed over to her and checked her vitals.

Sokka checked her pulse and was shocked at how low it was. As Sokka examined her closer, he noticed she was starting to shiver non stop and assumed she must have a fever. To his dismay, that wasn't the least of her worries.

He pulled out his knife given to him as a gift from his friends at the South Pole. Sokka cut her loose from the bed only to notice she looked very frail as if she hadn't eat for awhile.

It then suddenly clicked when he saw the cobwebbed food shaft, "they really intended to kill her." Sokka thought.

He couldn't believe it, he was beyond furious at what the Detention Center was. Sokka grabbed Azula easily off the ground and proceeded to run out the room. He needed to get her to a hospital now.

As he past the hallway, Sokka ran past the man at the table and sprinted out the door way. The man saw him and was shocked. "What the hell are you doing?!" The man shouted getting up as he gave chase to Sokka.

Sokka ran as quickly as he could carrying Azula bridal style all the while the man was running after him. "Get out of my way!" Sokka shouted as people around him suddenly veered off his direction allowing him to carry Azula to the nearest Hospital.

Upon arriving Sokka carried Azula to a mat and carefully placed her down before going up to the closest nurse he could find.

"Councilman Sokka! To what I owe-" The nurse asked cheerfully before Sokka stopped her mid sentence.

"I need your help, call the Chief of Police down here, I have a patient who's really hurt" Sokka asked getting the nurse's attention immediately.

"Alright, get them to the healers " The nurse said as Sokka nodded and ran back for Azula.

"Mmmph... Huh?" Azula's voice croaked as she tried to open her eyes but couldn't as the light was blinding her.

Sokka came back and picked up Azula, not noticing she was awake.

"NO! PLEASE!" Azula screamed scaring the living daylights out of Sokka.

Azula was thrashing and ripping at Sokka trying to break free "H-Hey Azula! Im trying to help you!" Sokka said trying to reason with Azula.

"No more! I can't take it anymore!" Azula screamed as she began throwing punches desperate to get away.

Sokka gritted his teeth as he couldn't move away from most of the punches "Damn it!" Sokka thought as he powered through and brought her to a healer who helped set Azula down onto a bed.

But to no avail, Azula began twisting and turning, thrashing around trying to escape, making it difficult for the healers to help her.

"Sir I need you to hold her down for awhile, I can't treat her while she is moving around too much" The healer asked Sokka to which he nodded.

Sokka cupped Azula's face as gently as he could "Azula, listen, no one is going to hurt you! I just need you to trust me" Sokka said as he grasped her hand and began rubbing it gently.

Azula twitched at the touch but eventually calming down a little bit.

With every few seconds, Azula slowly began to toss and turn less and less, allowing the healers to treat her wounds. Sokka sighed in relief.

Azula began to whimper and curled up using Sokka's arm as a shield as if protecting against something. "What did they do to her?" Sokka thought as he felt genuinely sorry for the princess.

The Healer began to work on Azula as Sokka stayed by her side reassuring her everything would be alright. Suddenly there was a crash right outside the hallway Sokka and Azula were.

He went to get up but Azula grabbed onto his arm tightly in fear, feeling as if the only thing giving her comfort was slipping away. Azula didn't know what it was that gave her that feeling of comfort but she did not intend to let it go.

"Where are they?!" A man's voice boomed which Sokka recognized it to be the guy who chased him from the Detention Facility. Sokka heard more crashing noises beginning to occur and knew he had to stop the guy before innocent people got hurt. But much as he tried, Azula did not intend to let her only feeling of being safe leave her side.

Sokka had to act fast.

He scourage the cabinets that were the closest to him and found a scented candle that induced a relaxation in the body.

Managing to light the candle using only one hand, he wafted the aroma to Azula allowing her to be surrounded by the lovely smell.

Her grip slowly relaxed and a small smile began to form on Azula's lips. Sokka moved his arm away allowing him to move freely.

Sokka noticed Azula was peacefully sleeping, somehow Sokka felt like this was probably the first time she was having a nice sleep.

"Alright, time to take care of business" Sokka thought as he walked out the door.

End of chapter 1

Man that took awhile! But I think this chapter went well. Let me know by leaving a review telling me what you thought about it, was it good, bad or just meh. I'd love to hear your thoughts! Remember this is just an experimental story, I won't progress through it unless I see a majority of people actually reading the story and asking for more. But if not, i'll most likely scrap the idea and just work with my first story. I want to thank those who commented and read my stories as it helps gives me a general idea of how the story is progressing. I see the numbers growing with every chapter I make from my first story so I can only hope I can receive the same amount with this story. Be sure to expect another wait and with everything out of the way, Thanks and Enjoy!