Oh hai guys. I know, I know I seriously have not updated in like a month. A wrote an authors note so you guys would hear from me but besides that, I haven't had a chapter for you guys in a long time. Well, anyway, this chapter is going to be in two parts because it is loong and I want to give you guys something. This first part isn't that interesting, only a couple parts will catch you full attention probably. But it is important. I will have the second part up soon I promise. So, please review, and thanks for being patient! Love you guys.

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Chapter Ten: Jet Part One

Kaiko's P.O.V

My shoes crunched the forest floor as we searched around for our missing lemur. Commonly known as, the trouble making Momo. Yesterday we had stopped in a forest to camp for the night. It was now the afternoon of the next day and we were ready to leave. But, Aang noticed that Momo hasn't been seen for awhile. So here we all are, calling and searching for him. "Momo!" I called out, looking around as Aang flew around in the trees and Katara, Sokka and I were walking.

A sudden familiar screech rang through the forest, making us all share glances before Aang landed in front of us, closing his glider. "That must have been Momo." We nodded and followed the screech as it got louder and louder. We got to a part in the trees close to the camp site, where Momo and two other creatures were hanging in traps from branches, crying out. "Hang on, Momo!" Aang yelled as he flew and climbed up the trees quickly before luring Momo's trap down. Katara and Sokka opened the trap and Momo bounced out, munching on berries. I shook my head as Sokka groaned.

The two other creatures kept crying, pleading to be released as well. "You should get them too." I told Aang. He shrugged and jumped high into the trees and started climbing to get to them.

"This is going to take forever." Sokka said annoyed, taking out his boomerang and throwing it towards the traps. It flew through the ropes, cutting them and sending the traps to the ground. The creatures scrambled away as Aang came down again and I got onto my knees to begin examining the traps.

I ran my finger tips along the metal lining of the wooden trap. "These are fire nation traps." I announced. "I can tell from the metal work."

Sokka clenched his fists tightly as they hung at his sides before speaking. "We better pack up camp and get moving then." Everyone agreed and we made our way back to our camp site. Once we got there, I started to pack up my Fire Nation clothing into my bag as everyone else packed up there own belongings. Katara thought it would be better for me to wear my Earth Kingdom clothing all the time then just some of the time and taking a risk. Even though I loved wearing my necklace for Uncle, she was right, so I barely ever had it shown around other people. I tied the final string around the opening of my bag before I handed it to Aang who was perched on Appa's saddle. But before he could set it down, Sokka butt in and grabbed the bag from his hands. "Uh uh. No flying this time." He stated as he put my bag back in my arms. I gave him a weird look as I swung my bad on my shoulder.

"What the heck are you talking about, Sokka?" I asked as everyone, including myself, turned confusingly to him, expecting a well spoken explanation on why we wouldn't fly when we have a gigantic souring machine right in front of us.

"Think about it. Somehow Prince Zuko and the Fire Nation keep finding us. It's because they spot Appa he's just too noticeable."

Katara rested her hands on her hips. "Appa is not to noticeable."

"He's a gigantic fluffy monster with an arrow on his head, it's kinda hard to miss him!" Sokka said exasperated as he motioned his hands around. Appa roared irritatedly at him, making Aang snicker.

I scoffed and walked over to Appa, gently running my hands across his head. "Don't worry, Appa. Sokka is just jealous because he doesn't have an arrow." Sokka's eyes narrowed down at me and I just stuck my tongue out at him childishly.

He sighed deeply before speaking again. "I know you all wanna fly but my instincts tell me that we should play it safe, and walk." Katara and I exchanged knowing glances as we both smirked at my boyfriend.

"Who made you the boss?" Katara questioned with a teasing smile playing on her lips.

Sokka glowered at her before pointing to himself. "I'm not the boss, I'm the leader."

Katara laughed as I snorted. "You're the leader? But your voice still cracks!" She accused.

"I'm the oldest and I'm the warrior!" He shouted and his voice cracked just on cue. After noticing this he quickly deepened his voice. "So. I'm the leader."

I cleared my throat. "Eh hem." I coughed out and all eyes went to me. "Nice try, Sokka. But I am just as old as you." I said, putting my hands on my hips and grinning triumphantly. "Anyway, if anyone had to be the leader, it would be Aang. I mean, he is the Avatar." I flashed a smile to Aang which he gladly returned, a light blush on his cute cheeks. Katara nodded jerkily, grinning just like I was as she agreed.

Sokka stared me down. "Are you kidding? He is just a goofy kid!"

We all looked to Aang who was now hanging from one of Appa's horns, grinning hugely. "He's right." I shook my head and leaned against Appa before crossing my arms over my chest, getting bored of this conversation already. Sokka started to pick up his things and hoist them on his back as Katara kept on speaking.

"Why do boys always think some one has to be the leader? I bet you wouldn't be so bossy if you kissed a girl." I spit out the water I was drinking in surprise, my eyes widening just as Sokka's was. We glanced at each other and an awkward silence filled the air.

"Wait.. you guys have kissed?" Aang questioned who was now on the ground, his eyes darting back from me to Sokka. I bit my my bottom lip as my face grew warm from the attention of this subject.

"Yeah.."

"How come we've never, ya know.. seen?"

Sokka smirked. "We've hidden it from you sometimes. But, usually you just aren't looking." We both chuckled at the memory of when Aang almost caught us making out in then tent.

"Oh."

Again, another awkward silence filled the air. "Well..." I began but Katara cut me off by flinging her arms around me, hugging my tightly. "Katara... why are you hugging me?" I asked confused as I raised an eyebrow at Sokka who he just shrugged.

She pulled away with her face exited and giddy. "Because this is great news!" She cheered, clapping her hands together. Both Aang and I stared at Katara like she had two heads. She had never acted this... girlish before.

Sokka chortled. "Katara has always loved love. Whenever someone got married in our village, she would get so thrilled about it." I nodded understanding and I glanced back to Katara as she moved in front of her brother.

"Yeah, and this is my brother's first kiss!" She squealed, giving Sokka his turn of being strangled in a hug. He took a deep breath and patted her back. Obviously he does not like this side of Katara. I on the other hand, love it. I turned my head to Aang who was standing next to me and grinning stupidly at Katara as she gushed over how "cute" Sokka and I are. A small smile lit up my face. Guess he likes this side of Katara too. But then again, Aang likes every side of hers.

Once Katara finally shut up about the whole kiss thing, Sokka became serious again. "As I was saying, my instincts tell me we have a better chance of slipping through on foot. And the leader has to trust his instincts."

I laughed lightly before walking up to him and putting my hand in his. "Whatever you say, oh wise leader." I teased before swinging my pack on my back. He glared shortly but squeezed my hand. I smiled even wider.

Aang stood in front of us with his pack on his back as well. "Who knows, walking could be fun." He said, being his optimistic self while grinning.

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"Walking stinks." I groaned out as I trudged myself forward. We had been walking for at least an hour now and I was so tired of it. While Sokka and I were in the front, Katara and Aang were in the back. But of coarse, Appa was the slowest since he wasn't used to walking this long or far. I was starting to envy Momo was flying around our heads and being the happiest one out of our group at this moment.

"How does anyone go anywhere without a flying bison?" Aang whined, just as tired of walking as I was.

"Oh I don't know Aang, why don't you ask Sokka's instincts? They seem to know everything." Katara's mocking voice said. I could here the smile in her voice.

I chuckled as Sokka ground his teeth together. "Ha Ha,very funny." Sokka spat while a frown was planted on his face.

"I'm tired of wearing this pack." Aang complained.

"Ya know who you should ask to carry it for awhile? Sokka's instincts!"

"That's a great idea! Hey, Sokka's instincts, would you mind-"

Sokka cut him off quickly. "Okay, okay I get it!" He glanced around at us as we continued moving forward. "Look guys, I'm tired too. But the important thing is that we are safe from the... Fire.. Nation.." Sokka's voice trailed off as he moved a bush out the way and a Fire Nation army camp stood before us. All of the soldiers stared at us angrily and we stared horrified back. Everything was still before I dropped my pack. "Run!" I screeched, grabbed Sokka's hand as we all started sprinting away, them dropping their packs too. Just as we began running, two of the soldiers sent blasts of fire at the entrance we came through, our only escape.

"We're cut off!" Sokka shouted as he stared at the fire. I looked to him and saw that his shirt sleeve had caught on fire.

"Sokka! Your shirt!" I yelled and he glanced down before starting to freak out. Katara quickly bended water out of her pouch and put the fire out, getting a relieved sigh from Sokka.

The army slowly started to approach us with weapons in hands. Sokka grabbed me and shoved me behind him, angeling his body to shield me protectively. Aang and Katara flanked his sides before getting into their bending stances. I ground my teeth together. Both them and I knew I couldn't bend and ruin my cover. So I was practicably useless since I barely knew how to fight without my fire bending. "If you let us by we promise not to hurt you." Sokka told them bravely and my heart swelled, even though I knew we don't really stand a chance against them.

"What are you doing?" I whispered sharply.

"Bluffing?" He whispered back with fear in his voice.

One of the soldiers in the front laughed. "You promise not hurt us?" He chortled out as he grinned devilishly at us. I wanted to slap that grin right off of his middle aged face.

Suddenly the evil expression went away and he fell to the ground, unconscious. Everyone looked both shocked and confused. "Nice work Sokka!" Aang cheered. "How'd you do that?"

Sokka shrugged. "Uh.. Instinct?"

Katara turned and pointed up to the trees. "Look!" Everyone followed her direction to see a boy around my age swing down from the trees and take down two soldiers just by kicking them in the back of the head. He took his two long hooks, hooked them to their ankles and sent them flying into two other soldiers, all four soon unconscious. "Down you go." He said a triumph grin on his face. I got a good look at him and he was pretty attractive. But, in my opinion, he didn't compare to Sokka.

After that, the fight had began. The teenage boy kept on fighting off the soldiers with what seemed like little effort. To the army's surprise, more kids and teenagers fell from the trees, attacking. "They're in the threes!" One of the soldiers shouted before a small kid landed on his head, laughing joyfully. As more and more came down, Sokka, Aang and Katara started to fight with them. I felt hopeless. I can't fight with out my bending!

I watched as Sokka yelled a war cry and he about hit a soldier, but the teenage boy from earlier got to him first, kicking him the ground. "Hey! He was mine!" Sokka complained, glaring at him.

"Gotta be quicker next time." The boy remarked before running off to finish off more of the army.

As I chuckled at Sokka's annoyed expression, a soldier came up in front of me, his expression changed to utter shock as he took in my identity. Oh shit. "You're-"

"Not a good fighter." I cut off, glancing around nervously for some sort of a weapon. He narrowed his eyes and aimed his sword at me but both the teenage boy and Sokka rushed forward. The boy got to him first, tripping him and grabbing the sword out of the soldiers grip. He stumbled away frightened. I sighed exasperated. I felt like a freaking baby around all these people who knew how to fight.

"You okay?" They asked at the same time, but Sokka sounded more concerned. Sokka glared hard at him and I couldn't help but smirk lightly.

"Fine.. thanks." I said to the teenager. He just grinned charmingly before rushing off again. Sokka stayed close to me the rest of the fight, making sure I didn't get caught in the same position that I just did.

I watched amazed as all these kids fought off an entire army practically all by them selves. Besides Aang and Katara of coarse. I didn't count Sokka, since every time he went to take out a soldier someone got to him first. With one soldier left, I went up behind him, tapped him on the shoulder and once he turned around I punched him square in the nose. He grunted before falling to the ground. "Yes!" I cheered. I wasn't completely useless. Sure, I couldn't bend at the moment or fight with weapons, but I had a pretty hard punch.

I felt a presence beside me. "Good job." I heard a deep voice say. I gazed up to see the teenager from earlier who was grinning down at me. I smiled sheepishly.

"Thanks." We both looked out to see that all soldiers were gone, one running away quickly. Impressive.

Soon Aang, Katara and Sokka joined us. Sokka went straight to my side, glaring at the boy still. "You just took out a whole army almost single handed." Aang stared at the boy, memorized.

"Army? There were only like, 20 guys!" Sokka said. I rolled my eyes. What was up with him?

The teenage boy walked forward before turning to look at us. "My names Jet. And these are my freedom fighters. Sneers. Long Shot. Smellerbee. The Duke. And Pipsqueak." He introduced, acknowledging each one of his 'freedom fighters.' All the names were pretty unusual.

Everyone started to mingle and socialize as I walked over to one of the trees and leaned against it, examining my hand that was starting to ache from punching that guy so hard.

"Hey." The deep voice of Jet suddenly spoke from beside me.

I jumped shortly, startled, but quickly recovered. "H-hi." I stuttered, embarrassed about how I got scared so easy.

He laughed lightly. "Sorry. Didn't mean to startle you."

I just waved it off. "No big deal." I said, going back to looking at my sore hand.

"I never caught your name."

I glanced up at him again. "Oh, uh... Jin." I lied. I could tell these people didn't like fire benders. So, I'm pretty sure they would hate the princess of the whole nation.

His grin widened. "Such a pretty name for such a beautiful girl." I felt a blush start to rise up in my cheeks, but I shook it off. You have a boyfriend, Kaiko. You shouldn't blush at other boy's compliments.

So I just smirked at him. "Thanks. I guess I should be thanking you for saving us too."

He shrugged, shoving his fists into his pants pockets before leaning next to me on the tree. "No problem. Anyway, it was helpful for us. We had been waiting to ambush those soldiers all morning. We just needed the right distraction. And then you guys stumbled in." He told me, puffing out his chest as he spoke. Gosh this boy definitely loved to flirt. But he was being nice so I wasn't gonna get angry.

"Yeah, well, we were relaying on instinct."

"You'll get yourself killed doing that." I chuckled lightly before looking away from him and at my hand which I carefully clenched into a fist, wincing slightly.

Noticing this, Jet gently took my hand in his, examining it by laying it on his palm. "Looks like you punched that guy pretty hard." He remarked and smirked down at me.

"Yeah. Well, it was the only thing I could do since I can't bend or fight really.." I told him.

"Maybe I could show you some pointers some time." He offered. I hesitated, but nodded. He beamed brightly before turning his head to something before speaking again. "Looks like Sokka isn't enjoying us talking." That got my attention. I moved my gaze to Sokka who was standing alone a few feet away from us, his angry expression directed toward Jet. "I think he likes you." Jet commented with his gaze on me again.

I bit my bottom lip awkwardly. "Well.. he is my boyfriend. I would sure hope he likes me." Jet's happy expression turned dark as he quickly turned his stare to the ground.

"Boyfriend?"

"Yeah.."

"Oh."

"Uh huh." Well, this turned awkward pretty fast. He put my hand back at my side slowly and everything was quiet between us. "Well, anyway-" I began but I was cut of by The Duke yelling over to Jet.

"Hey Jet, these barrels are filled with blasting jelly!" He informed as he stood on his tippy toes over some barrels that the fire benders had.

"That's a great score." Jet said, his happy expression back again. It was like he forgot that whole thing, just like that.

Pipsqueak picked up a large box and turned to him, a big grin on his face. "And these boxes are filled with jelly candy!" He said happily.

"Also good. Let's not get those mixed up."

The freedom fighters started packing up the boxes and barrels. "We're gonna take these back to the hideout." The Duke announced to Jet.

Aang looked to Jet excitedly. "You guys have a hideout?" He asked him smiling.

"You wanna see it?"

"Heck yeah! Sounds way more fun the walking anymore." I said and Jet laughed at my enthusiasm.

"Then let's go." He went to grab my good hand but Sokka was at my side in an instant, wrapping his arm around my waist and giving a warning glare to Jet. Jet frowned deeply, shrugged and started walking with Katara and Aang on his tale.

I turned my head to Sokka. "You don't need to be so rude." I told him as we began following them. I understand that he was being a protective boyfriend but Jet was being very kind to us, he could at least be semi nice.

He grimaced. "Yes I do. He was flirting with you. Do you expect me to be okay with that?"

"No..."

"Then Please, Kaik-"

I cut him off quickly with a harsh whisper. "Don't call me that. I told Jet my name was Jin. They obviously don't like the Fire Nation so they wouldn't like me."

He nodded his head. "Okay. I'll inform Aang and Katara about that."

"Thank you. And for now, can we please not talk about Jet?" I leaned over and kissed his cheek softly. "You have nothing to worry about. Okay?" His sour facial expression lit up into a brighter one once my lips touched him. A small giggle escaped my lips as I looked forward to see that we had stopped and Jet was glaring at us.

"We're here!" He announced after giving Sokka the evil eye and looking around at everyone.

Sokka stepped forward. "Where? There's nothing here." He spat, crossing his arms over his chest.

Jet's lips turned up into a smirk before grabbing a long rope that hung down from the trees with a hand loop attached. "Take this."

He took it suspiciously. "Why? What's this do-" His sentence was cut off by being yanked upwards into the trees, his yell fading away as he got farther up. I rolled my eyes.

Jet offered it to Aang but he just smiled and declined. "I'll get up on my own." He flew up into the trees, jumping on each branch to get to the hideout.

Katara took the rope next politely before flying up into the trees after Aang. I grimaced at the rope as it hung down again and Jet held it out to me. I really did prefer not to do that..

Jet noticed my displeasure and he laughed softly. "Here. Grab hold of me." I raised my eyebrow at him once he held out his hand.

"What?"

"Just do it." I shrugged, took his hand and before I could do anything, he spun me towards him and wrapped his arm around my waist as his other one held the rope. The whole time he was staring down at me and I had to look away as we glided upwards. Once we got up there, we landed on a wooden platform that was built on a tree. As I studied the hideout, I saw many of the same platforms, huts to sleep in, bridges from tree to tree and wires and ropes connecting to each tree. Aang was having fun with those. Let just say, it was a pretty awesome hideout.

"It's beautiful up here." I said while I smiled to myself. Now this was the way to live. Not on some metal ship or in a big mansion.

"It's beautiful. And more importantly the Fire Nation can't find us." He told me and I looked at him impressed.

Suddenly, Smellerbee landed on the platform next to us and my eyes shot to her. "They'd love to find you, wouldn't they Jet?" She said smiling teasingly.

"It's not gonna happen, Smellerbee."

We started crossing the bridge with the freedom fighters, Sokka and Katara behind us. "Why does the Fire Nation want to find you?" I questioned, genuinely curious.

"You could say I've been causing them a little trouble." He chuckled before he continued. "See, they took over a nearby earth kingdom a few years back."

Pipsqueak spoke from behind us. "We've been ambushing their troops, cutting off their supply lines and do anything we can to mess with them." Damn. I couldn't imagine what they'd do to me if they found out who I really was.

"One day, we'll drive the Fire Nation out of here for good and free that town." Jet said surely.

"That's really brave."

Sokka poked his head in between us. "Yeah nothing braver then a guy in a tree house." I shot him a look. He just won't stop being mean will he? All he is doing is talking to me. It's not like he was groping my body or kissing me.

"Sorry about him. He's not being very appreciative." I spoke to Jet as I narrowed my eyes at Sokka before looking forward again.

"It's fine. He probably just had a rough day." Sokka gave him one last dirty look before sinking back behind us and kept on walking.

I decided to ask more questions. "So, you all live here?"

"That's right. Long shot over there, his town got burned down by the Fire Nation. And we found The Duke trying to steal our food. I don't think he ever had a home."

"What about you?" I asked and he stopped walking suddenly, causing me to stop too. I glanced forward to see Sokka look back at us before moving forward reluctantly. I took a deep breath before turning back to Jet, waiting for his answer.

"The Fire Nation killed my parents. I was only eight years old." Oh gosh. "That day changed me forever." His gaze was locked down and I felt my heart drop. So many lives. So many people effected just by my nation.

"I'm so sorry, Jet." I told him honestly. "I guess you could say that Fire Nation messed up my family too.."

"What happened?" Shit.

"Uh.. I-I don't really like to talk about it." My voice was strained and he took it as sadness, regret shooting through his eyes.

He nodded understandingly before resting a hand on my forearm. "Sorry I asked."

I shook my head. "No need to apologize." I forced a smile, guilt eating at me. "Let's go meet up with the others." He agreed and we both continued walking forward, not talking the rest of the way.

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"Sokka?" I poked my head hesitantly into his hut. I hadn't spoken to him since we arrived at the hideout. It wasn't my doing either, I've been wanting to talk to him but he kept on avoiding me. I have been thinking of what I could of done to make him upset with me but nothing came up. The thought of Sokka angry at me scared me because besides Aang and Katara, he is all I have right now.

He was sitting in the corner fiddling with his boomerang, his expression blank as he glanced to me but quickly looked to the ground. "Sokka?" I tried again. Still no response. This time, he didn't even acknowledge me. I felt a ping in my chest and I started twisting a stray hair nervously. I walked up to him cautiously. "Why are you not talking to me? Did I do something? Because I can't think of anything I did to make you mad enough to not talk to me."

His eyes shot up to meet mine before shoving himself up from the ground roughly, his glare focused on me. "You don't know what you did?" He snapped, his tone scary. I took a step back afraid of the way he was acting. "You have been flirting with Jet ever since we met him. And right in front of my face too!"

I gaped at him. "What?"

"You heard me."

"You... honestly think I have been flirting with Jet?" I questioned astonished.

He didn't phase as his glare bored into me. "Don't act dumb, Kaiko. You've barely left his side this whole time. Admit it, you like him."

I pressed my lips together as I shook my head slowly. "I can't believe you." I murmured softly. "After all we've been through these past two weeks, you think I would just throw it all away for some guy I just met?"

"I wouldn't be shocked. You did that to your Uncle and brother didn't you? You were there with them for way longer then two weeks and you just got up and left them. Why should I think you wouldn't do the same to us?" He spat angrily yet truthfully. He actually thought that way of me. I felt pain coarse through my body and I clenched my jaw, tears starting to form in my eyes.

I stared into his deep blue orbs, only to be met by anger and betrayal to go along with my hurt and sadness. I bit my bottom lip before moving my gaze to me feet. "If you honestly feel that way then I don't think we should.. stay t-together." My voice cracked at the last word as I felt a tear slip down my cheek.

After a moment of silence passed, I looked up to him. He was staring down at me in surprise but it quickly washed away to an unreadable expression. "That may be for the best." His voice was low and he turned around so I was facing his back.

I wiped away the tears and reluctantly started walking towards the entrance. I stopped suddenly, glancing over my shoulder at him. He was still standing with his back to me, his fists clenched and a tense form. "Sokka." He didn't look at me. "I just want you to know, that I would never leave you guys." And with that, I sprinted out of the hut, sobs racking through my body.

You all probably hate me now... but I needed some drama in there. And I know, Sokka is acting like an Ass. But don't worry, everything will get better soon enough. Look for part two soon everyone! And please review!