AN: Thank you for your reviews. This chapter was actually very hard to write. I had to make some changes to the original canon for any of it to actually correlate with the point of this story. The formatting wasn't trying to work with me, so if it looks strange, I apologize.

Aang, Toph: 13
Katara, Suki: 15
Azula, Ty Lee: 16
Mai, Sokka: 17
Zuko: 18

Story Legend
"-" Conversation
'-' Thoughts
'italics' flashback
'italicized word' emphasis

Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender. It belongs to Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.

"In a universe where a boomerang surpasses the barriers of insanity and strikes hard into black tresses causing a wave of backlashes and irreversible damages; Apparently it is possible to catch lightning in a jar"

- The Sapphire Prodigy

"To Catch Lightning"

"Chapter Two"

"The first thing you must learn is that your weapon is an extension of yourself: You must think of it as another part of your own body."

"Like a second head?"

"Well, more like an extra-long, really sharp arm. The sword is a simple tool, but in the hands of a master it becomes the most versatile of weapons, and just as the imagination is limitless so too are the possibilities of the sword."

When Sokka learned of the master swordsman Piandao, he was actually excited. After his bout with depression born from the realization that he was practically useless to his friends (although they disagreed), Katara suggested they go shopping. Not long after they found themselves in a weapon shop.

"Flashback"

Sokka observed the weapons in the shop. While skimming around, a sword caught his eye. The sword was framed and positioned above the others. A dragon was depicted on the scabbard. Sokka moved closer to examine the alluring weapon.

"That's what Sokka's talking about." Behind him, the shop keeper approached.

"You have a good eye. That's an original from Piandao, the greatest sword master and sword maker in Fire Nation history. He lives in the big castle up the road from here."

"That's it. That's what you needed all along, Sokka."

"A sword?"

"Not the sword...a master. We've all had masters to help us get better. You should see if you can study with Piandao." Aang is certain this would be good for Sokka. If anything to boost his self-esteem. He hadn't realized that Sokka thought so lowly of himself.

Katara and Toph agreed wholeheartedly. "That's a great idea. I could've never gotten to where I am without Master Pakku. Everyone needs a teacher."

"I learned from badger moles. They don't talk, but they're still good teachers."

Sokka pulled out the sword and examined the blade. "It would be nice to be a master swordfighter. All right, I'll talk to him."

"Flashback Ends"

Sokka sat down on a rock musing over what he had learned. Piandao told him that a warrior must practice a variety of arts to keep his mind sharp and fluid, which led him to learn calligraphy. Of course, Piandao was not impressed when his first attempt turned out to be far from the subject matter, however, he eventually made out satisfactory.

'If anything, Azula will be impressed!' Sokka thought grinning before he abruptly frowned, remembering the argument he had with her in Ba Sing Se three weeks ago.

He wasn't exactly sure what Suki told Azula or what happened to frazzle her nerves but for a moment, he thought she was going to kill him. Azula did loosen up before they departed back to their respective friends, but she did say that the way Suki described him when they captured her and the rest of the warriors was beyond that of a friend. Sokka assured her there was nothing between them and thankfully she seemed to believe him. Yet, he was still sort of confused about it. He was certain he made it clear he housed no romantic feelings for Suki in the Serpent's Pass. Perhaps he didn't clarify it enough?

Sokka supposed it was really his fault. His actions at the time could have indeed been interpreted as that of a protective lover when really he was just an overprotective friend. The idea of losing someone the way he lost Yue was sickening and he sought to protect Suki from the same path. In the end it didn't help. Especially when they had that conversation.

"Flashback"

Sokka sat beneath a small stone arch, watching the moon. Aang had decided to lead them through the Serpent's Pass since there was an issue with the tickets for the ferry.

'Everybody thinks I wallow in sorrow over you Yue, but you know the truth. I miss you, I'll always remember you. But...'

'...Azula.'

God, it was hard not to think about her! He was trying his hardest to force down the spiraling pleasure at the thought of having her moaning underneath him again.

"It's a beautiful moon."

Sokka never thought he'd be so close to uniting with Yue. He could've died from fright. Had he not caught himself, he would have fell out from under said stone arch.

"Sorry! I didn't mean to shock you."

"It's okay." Worse things have happened. Suki wasted no time and sat down next to him, a little too close for comfort.

"Sokka, you know I can take care of myself right?"

"Yeah I know."

"Then why are you acting so overprotective?"

"Suki, you're my friend and I just want you safe. Something happened at the north pole, and I couldn't protect someone. I don't want anything like that to ever happen again."

At this, Suki nodded thoughtfully. "I lost someone I cared about. He didn't die, he just went away. I only had a few days to get to know him, but he was smart, and brave, and funny."

Sokka looked at Suki somewhat intrigued by this person she was describing. Spirits know he needed a distraction from his mind.

"Hmm. You only had a few days to get to know him, he was smart, brave, and funny. You know that actually sounds like me." Sokka chuckled egotistically at the thought, for all of ten seconds.

"It is you stupid!"

Sokka froze.

"What?"

At this point, Suki closed her eyes and drew in for a kiss only to find air. Suki opened her eyes to see Sokka had stood and moved away from her.

"Suki, I'm sorry. I didn't know you- I mean- Suki I don't see you that way." Sokka turned and walked away, resisting the urge to bolt like a bat out of hell. He left her there, hoping she could understand.

"Flashback Ends"

Sokka frowned again. No, he was certain he made it more than clear. He told her he wasn't interested, that he did not see her that way. She seemed okay, afterwards. Anything born outside of that conversation was all in Suki's head. He wondered what would happen when Suki and the others learn of his relationship with the princess. Would they even believe him when he finally gathered the courage to tell them? Hell, he didn't even believe it at times! It was almost surreal, everything that has happened.

A Couple of Months Ago...

Sokka was positive that deceiving your friends to find your enemy for leisure purposes was a crime, but he couldn't shake the need to figure out what happened between him and Azula. He was dying to know how she felt!

Sokka told Katara and the others that he wanted to go hunt for food and Katara nodded knowing of his insane meat obsession.

"Be careful, Sokka."

"Yeah, don't get killed Snoozles!"

Only Toph would assume he'd get into trouble and NOT be able to defend himself. After announcing that he may not be back for a few hours, he set off determined to find Azula.

That is how he found himself, at some random Earth Kingdom village on the outskirts of the canyon. She wasn't at the makeshift campsite he originally found her at, so with an educated guess, he trailed further down the canyon hoping to find some sort of clue as to where she went. He found a village and by some strange bout of luck Azula was here! Although upon closer inspection she looked slightly different.

"Miss! Here's your tea!"

"Thank You."

Ginseng from the Earth Kingdom, and a low class village at that! Well, disguised princess beggars can't be choosers! She was starting to miss her friends as annoying as they can be at times.

Contrary to popular belief, Azula cared for her friends. They were technically all she had, well outside of her father, and at times he's not exactly the best company. Sometimes she desired more out of her princess package deal. As churlish as that sounds, it's the only reason given for her current situation. It isn't everyday a princess ignores the finer things, and frolics about in peasant clothing! She probably should feel some slight of remorse for the apocryphal background story she gave the first merchant she encountered but it's mostly just habitual, like Zuko's paranoid mantra.

Having Ty Lee, Mai, and a barge of incompetent soldiers around all the time can be stifling. Thus, it has become a guilty pleasure to martyr around with the uncouth simply for free space. The excuses are endless! But she's more surprised that no one has questioned their accuracy yet. Again! Azula found herself annoyed at her barge of incompetent soldiers.

Azula was all set to enjoy her tea when she spotted him.

'Unbelievable.'

She isn't sure which one is more terrifying, the fact that she actually hoped to see him again or the fact that he was actually bold enough to search for her.

Perhaps she slapped him too hard.

Azula almost launches into battle mode but that would probably draw unnecessary attention.

Damn. Looks like she's caught between a rock and a hard place. Azula was starting to think she had been in the Earth Kingdom too long.

She supposed she needed answers anyway! 'That pervert scoundrel had no right to touch me in such a violating way!' That's what she's been telling herself ever since the incident. Looks like Zuko's not the only one with unhinged mantras. It doesn't matter that she responded to said "violating" advances.

How did she even end up in this mess? It's more of Ty Lee's taste. Late teenage rebellion? Azula had never been so conflicted! All of this over a water tribe savage, a self-proclaimed warrior, a non-factor non-bending idiot!

Who gave her the craziest orgasm ever! 'Ugh!'

She was so busy demeaning his person that she didn't quite pick up on how close he had gotten to her.

Sokka approached her with a bravery he didn't feel. He felt anxious and wondered if she would burn his eyes out if she knew that they were currently undressing her.

Probably.

"Azula-"

A hand clamps over his mouth.

"Shut up! Do you want everyone here to know my name!"

Sokka supposes he should've thought that through. The fact that she's here in the earth kingdom dressed as an everyday commoner should have clued him in.

Exasperated she forces a smile, hosting hidden killer intent.

Sokka takes the plunge and takes her right hand startling her! He brings her hand to his lips and places a soft kiss in hopes of appealing to her nature, well her womanly side.

Surprisingly, it works.

"What is it that you want, Sokka?"

He's certain this momentary lapse in judgement won't last long. Shouldn't she be frying his circuits full of lightning right about now? Sokka mentally smacks himself. No jinxing. Ignoring the tingles scouring his body when he heard her say his name, he got right to the point.

"Look can we call a truce? We need to talk." Sokka is almost shaking with desperation, He just has to feel her soft lips against his again! Azula attempts to burn him with her eyes.

It doesn't work. "Fine, I suppose we can."

Azula motions for him to follow her, and they walk off towards an empty field away from cloying eyes and whispering villagers. 'Like they have nothing else to do.' Azula scoffs in disdain before tosses her tea out on the grass. 'It was mediocre anyway.'

Sokka decides not to comment.

"So what exactly are you doing here?" Not that he isn't elated to have her so close, but the scene itself is rather unsettling. He was sure she would have been long gone from here by now. Maybe she brought her friends here too? It seemed beneath her to dress in rags and mingle with the commoners. Then again, she didn't seem to mind mingling with him.

Azula could not fathom what came over her that caused her shift in attitude. "Oh, Sokka" and said young man tensed at the seductive tone, "so uninformed, even a princess needs a break." Even if it just so happens to be among Earth Kingdom peasants.

Sokka shivered at her teasing tone. He was going crazy. He lifted an eyebrow in confusion. "So where's-?"

"Mai and Ty Lee are still back at the camp." He isn't sure if that's a good thing or not. They may be her Fire Nation friends but they would still make good witnesses.

"And, why are you here?" Not that she cares.

"Oh, you know just hanging around."

Azula rolled her eyes. Instantly Sokka relaxes his shoulders, and grins at her, laughing merrily much to her displeasure. At first he was certain that all of her expressions were a representation of her lack of a soul. Now he can't help but think that they are rather adorable! 'She's so cute!' He'd never say that aloud though. She would burn him alive!

So instead he decides to save her time and murder himself. "Your so feisty!" He subconsciously touches her face "And so beautiful! Like a fire lily..."

"Firelily?" Did she hear him right?

"Well, I've never really seen one in person, but Wan Shi Tong's library had a whole section on world florals. I've seen pictures and they reminded me of you."

Azula couldn't hide her blush fast enough, so she attemoted to mask it with an anger she didn't feel. "You shouldn't be here!"

"Neither should you."

Before Azula could even begin her haughty speeches, he made his move. He kissed her unexpectedly, like before. Azula, however, responds much faster than this time. Falling back into the soft spring grass, grasping clothes and fingering silky locks, they kissed wildly with the passion of long lost lovers.

Yes, Azula was certain she had been in the Earth Kingdom too long.

When Sokka met up with her again it was under more violent circumstances. The Fire Nation apparently, thought that drilling a hole through the walls of Ba Sing Se was reasonable. Sokka, Katara, and Aang worked inside the drill's superstructure while Toph worked on the underside of the drill, attempting to slow its advance with a stone brace.

"So we just need to weaken the braces, instead of cut all the way through." said Katara.

"Then I'll go to the top of this thing, and deliver the final blow. " Aang hopes this will all work out as planned.

"And boom, it all comes crashing down!" When all this is over, Sokka should probably try out for acting.

"Everyone inside that wall, the whole world, is counting on us." The pressure was intense.

"The whole world, minus the Fire Nation that is."

"Duck!" Sokka just barely manages to duck to avoid a blast of blue flame. Azula, Mai and Ty Lee run out onto another massive girder well above them.

"Wow Azula, you were right, it is the Avatar.. and friends." Ty Lee smiles seductively at Sokka who flinches and waves. "Umm. Hey."

Azula glares menacingly.

Katara grabs his arm and pulls him away. Ty Lee drops to the bottom edge of the girder and swings out towards Aang, who throws her backwards with a gust of wind. Sokka and the others rush down the corridors reaching an intersection.

"There's something I need to do. Katara get out of here, I'll catch up. Aang you know what to do!" Not allowing Katara time to object, Sokka rushes off.

Azula pursued Sokka. Sokka pauses and turns to address his prodigy lover. "Really, a drill?"

"Now, Sokka you know I am a princess of the utmost caliber! Everything must be done fashionably."

"So you use a dirty drill to tear down the walls?" Sokka was astounded.

Azula frowns at his choice of words and slithers around him, before pushing a note into his hands. "I don't have time for mindless chit-chatter. I have an Avatar to catch." And with that she's off.

Sokka is fine in the end. He met back up with Katara and they escaped Mai and Ty Lee using the slurry pipeline. Screaming with fear, Sokka and Katara ride the cascade of slurry out the rear spout of the drill, sliding to a halt in the grayish ooze. Toph, appeared from beneath the drill, relatively unscathed. The drill was stopped by Aang, who of course had to battle Azula, of which he was still curious about.

He and his friends stood watching the sunset over the barrens from atop the outer wall.

"I just want to say, good effort out there today Team Avatar."

"Enough with the Team Avatar stuff. No matter how many times you say it, it's not gonna catch on. " He swore Katara was always trying to find a way to bring him down.

"How about..." Sokka whips out his boomerang, startling Momo, "the "Boomerang Squad!" Sokka was certain this one would take! "See it's good cause it's got "Aang" in it. Get it? Boomer-Aang."

Aang nods in response. "I kinda like that one."

"Let's talk about this on our way into the city." Katara was annoyed. She and the others start to walk away. But Sokka remains rooted to the spot undeterred.

"The Aang Gang?"

"Sokka."

"The Fearsome Foursome"?

"You're crazy." Even Toph is unimpressed.

"Why? We're fearsome!" Sokka now alone, takes this time, to pull out the note Azula slipped him during the commotion.

'Meet me on the outskirts later, there's an inn'

"Did you have to shoot your crazy blue flames at me?" Sokka was irked that she was so nonchalant about nearly burning him to a crisp.

Azula glanced at him unmoved, "Did you have to flirt with Ty Lee?"

Is she serious? "What! She flirted with me! She's always flirting with me!"

Azula ignores him and pulls out a bottle of red wine. Sokka watches her intently while she pours two glasses. Sokka smiles faintly, he did need something to loosen him up for this conversation.

"Did you have to try and drill your way into Ba Sing Se?"

"Did you and your peasant friends, have to try and stop me?"

"We didn't try to stop you, we did stop you."

Azula is ready to strike him dead, before calming herself and handing him his glass of wine. The two lovers drink in silence for a while contemplating the day's events and surprisingly Azula is the one to break it.

"This is so wrong."

"Very, princess."

"Then why are you here?"

"I could ask you the same thing." She simply cannot issue a challenge and not answer to her own. No he was not going to humor her games.

Frustrated Azula sighs "Sokka..."

But he ignores her agitation, he's feeling rather warm now. The alcohol worked wonders otherwise he wasn't certain what he may have done to her and whether or not it would've been good or bad. She was causing all kinds of problems for him lately. She's causing one for him right now, but thankfully it could be corrected.

"Lets not discuss our oppositions. This relationship we have is the bigger question. We can't keep putting off this conversation" Sokka knew that his inquiry was based off of loaded bullshit, it was inevitable and he was curious but right now he just wanted to fuck her rough for punishment. Shooting blue fire at him, oh she's going to pay. He wanted to fuck her silly. He could be declared mentally insane, chained to a mountain side and beaten repeatedly till he refuted this nonsense. But he was Sokka, the meathead who breaks rules, the guy who wanted Azula.

Azula remains still willing herself not to look into his eyes. Sokka approached her and kneeled down where she is seated on the edge of the bed. He is all prepared to woe her into the sheets but it apparently doesn't matter.

She suddenly decides to make the first move.

Sokka was more than pleasantly surprised when familiar little hands grab his shirt and her lips collide with his. In any other situation he may have called her out on it but he was so horny!

He wasted no time in removing her clothes. Her body is stunning and never ceases to amaze him. He still wonders how the hell she hid her cleavage under that armor. Azula doesn't attempt to hide her delight either. She stands up and twist him about until he is the one on the edge of the bed and she's the one on her knees.

Azula moves to undo his pants and Sokka watches her excitedly. Azula smiles arrogantly and meets Sokka eye for eye. "Do you want me to suck your cock?" The princess is so blunt!

Sokka normally wouldn't kiss her ego, but he had a long day and he needed release. "Yes, please."

"Please who, Sokka?"

"Please princess."

Azula takes him down in one gulp. Sokka moans tossing his head back, his hands play in her hair loosening the tie that held her topknot in place. 'I wonder what she did with her crown?' Her mouth was wet and warm, really warm. The advantages of sleeping with a firebender are endless.

Sokka looks down to watch her ministrations and nearly cums in her mouth. She looks him in the eyes while her red lips move smoothly up and down his shaft. Azula moans sending vibrations up his cock, and he shudders. "Fuck."

Suddenly it's too much and he quickly pulls her off and stands to remove his clothes fully. Lying back on the bed against the frame, he eyes her lustfully. "Ride me."

Azula settles herself on top of him and places one hand on his right shoulder and wraps the other one around his length. Spreading her legs a little she slowly lowers herself down. "Sokka." she moans happily feeling the thickness slide against her walls. Placing both hands on his shoulders, she begins to bounce up and down riding him to euphoria. Sokka grunts placing a hand on her hips and the other on her left breast fondling it. He is delighted to have such a nice view of her volumptious breast bouncing.

Sokka moves to take her right nipple into his mouth, and she arches her back in pleasure, spreading herself on him a little more. Suddenly he's hitting her spot and a fire awakens in her. She whines. "Yes! Agni! YES! Right there!"

Her eagerness is killing him! He pushes her back onto the bed and moves into a kneeling position, placing both her legs over his shoulders. He proceeds to fuck her, good.

"S-Sokka I-I'm gonna-" She chokes on her words. The pleasure was beginning to cloud her thoughts. Sokka is now the one smirking. 'Not so cocky now, huh?'

"Cum for me, Firelily." Sokka groans out, losing himself in the tightness of her walls.

"Sokka!" Azula closes her eyes and screams! A white light burst under her lids and suddenly she is falling in a warm haven. Unfortunately for them, blue flames spout out and slowly begin to burn on the ceiling.

"Ahh." He releases, when she grips him like a vice. It is salvation after such a rough day.

He falls on top of her for a moment, before moving to the side as to not crush her. As dangerous as she is, her body was curvy and supple and she was a little on the short side. It was actually rather satisfying to stand several inches over her.

Azula opens her eyes satisfied, her moment is short-lived. "Sokka." Her eyes are wide now and shocked.

"Yeah, sexy?"

Normally, she'd roll her eyes at such blatant arrogance, but at the moment she needed to address a more serious matter.

"Sokka the ceiling!"

Sokka turns over, and see's the ceiling burning blue. "Shit!"

Down the hall, they could her the beginnings of a commotion, and they scramble to get their clothes on.

"Quickly, out the window."

Down the hill from the inn. Sokka and Azula stare each other down unsure of what to say.

"Well, somebody was clearly excited." Sokka decides this is a really good time to be cocky. Azula doesn't agree and rolls her eyes. "Whatever." she smiles sneakily and Sokka eyes her warily.

"You know, I could've put that fire out right?"

Sokka shook himself out of his daydreams. Thankfully no one was around to see his full-on erection. This is probably what he gets for thinking of Azula so provocatively at such a bad time. He should probably be heading back now.

Azula...

Their relationship had him walking on clouds...

Not regular clouds but fluffy clouds with hidden spikes.

After finally admitting the truth about his feelings to Azula he felt so good, I mean how could he not? She returned his feelings! He didn't even think it was even possible to dream something like that up! But he couldn't be happier!

After some time passed and he was certain his erection was gone, Sokka headed back to Master Piandao's mansion.

"You've had a good first day of training." Sokka wasn't too sure about that.

"I have? But I thought I messed up every single thing we worked on." It was true, he was a mess at everything.

"You messed things up in a very special way. You are ready for a real sword."

Sokka grinned excitedly. "Are you giving me one of yours?" Piandao stared blankly at him,"No." Sokka groaned and slumped down disappointedly.

"Your sword must be an extension of yourself. So tomorrow, you will make your own sword. "

Well, that's something to look forward to.

AN: Review's please! Thank You!

- The Sapphire Prodigy