Chapter 2: He's not innocent

He was pacing around the room, confused and worried with nothing to do but wait. Sweat rolled down his face as every minute passed by. The anxiety to find out what was going to happen was intense. It was painful.

The war had passed and Aang had beaten the Fire Lord. Azula had of course tried to stop him on the day of the solar eclipse, but her plan did not turn out the way she expected. Aang got almost the whole world to support him. Most soldiers of various tribes and nations fought in the war. This helped Aang a lot. But since he had encountered Haru and Tyro again, his life was a living hell. Well not Tyro, but mostly Haru.

Tyro had asked Katara's father Hakuda, and her brother Sokka, if Haru could marry Katara. Aang had heard and was almost in tears. But Sokka had known who Katara truly loved. Sokka had told Tyro and Haru that he needed to talk to his father and would get back to them. Haru's face appeared to have a curious expression at that moment.

Sokka had explained to his father Hakuda that Katara did not like Haru in that way. Her heart was taken by someone else. Hakuda angrily snapped back at Sokka, saying that traditions like that were not acceptable and that he did not want him supporting his sister in decisions like that. Hakuda thought that Haru was a nice boy and his family was nice too.

It took a lot of convincing, but Sokka finally got his dad to agree. When he had told him that the avatar was the one that Katara loved, Hakuda's whole facial expression had completely changed. Sokka also explained how Aang had liked Katara for a long time and that Katara would be very happy with him. Aang would know how to take care of Katara. Aang was like Sokka's best friend. Like a brother. They knew eachother well.

Hakuda had agreed and Sokka was pleased. Now the only hard part was breaking the news to Tyro...and Haru.

This was what happened(Sokka's POV) :

My father and I were walking down the path that led to many different tents. We got some looks from people and a few glares, until we approached Haru and Tyro's tent. When we entered the tent, I saw Tyro reading a book and Haru was standing there observing a bear rug. Tyro looked up and smiled.

"Oh, Hello Hakuda. Sokka. Please, have a seat." The middle aged man pointed to a small rug where my father and I took our spots. Tyro tugged at his beard. Haru curteously smiled and took a seat next to his father.

"Tyro." Hakuda spoke in a deep voice. "We have thought over your offer about Haru and Katara's marriage." He took a deep breath before breaking the news. "I'm sorry Tyro but my daughter is in love with someone else. This marriage can not take place."

Tyro nodded quietly. "I just thought Katara was such a nice girl for Haru. But I guess things don't always turn out to be the way you want them to be." He chuckled lightly.

I glanced over at Haru. There was an expression on his face. Something I could not explain. It just wasn't the innocent little Haru anymore. He had a malicious look on his face and his fists were clenched together. He looked like he was about to have an outburst.

But he sat there.

Quietly.

Saying or showing no sign of anything.

Hakuda rose, nodded politely, and exited the tent. As I rose too, something felt strange about the place. Right when I was about to exit, I glanced back once more behind me. I looked at Haru and it shocked me.

Haru's eyes bore a deadly gaze on my face...and there was a knife in his hand.