Last-Minute Meetings
The residents of Kiyoshi Island turned out in force when Appa landed in the village. Aang, Katara and Momo jumped to the ground.
Sokka was right there at the head of the crowd. He embraced Katara immediately. "Great to see you guys, again." Appa growled. Sokka nuzzled the bison. "You too, big fella."
"We didn't expect to be here this soon," Katara said.
"But Bumi had everything under control," Aang said with good cheer. He took a big Ty Lee hug.
Suki led them through the village to her dwelling. "As you can see, a lot's been happening here." She indicated the new construction taking place.
"Yeah," Aang said, taking in the sights, "Zuko really came through."
"Zuko isn't the only one," Ty Lee added. "We get a lot of help from the Friends of the Golden Sun."
Katara's brow furrowed. "They come here, too?"
"They do a lot of good things," Suki said. "Speaking of which...Ty Lee, why don't you tell them?"
"Great!" the acrobat gushed. "We got the invitations to Azula's wedding. I'm definitely going."
"What about you guys?" Aang asked.
Sokka cleared his throat. "I say yes. Everyone else will most likely be there. It would be a great chance to get together again. Plus, Masa is my friend."
"I'll go," Suki said, "if you guys agree."
"Sure." Aang had no hesitation.
Katara's eyes shifted back and forth. "Why are you guys looking at me like that?"
"Well," Sokka said, "we've come to count on you to point out the flaws in our arguments. You're just good at it."
The waterbender sighed. "We helped her after the breakout because she needed us. This is different. To be her guest...weird isn't a strong enough word. But Sokka's right: everyone else will probably be there. We should go."
"Say that again," Sokka said, cleaning his ear.
"Which part?"
"The part about me being right. I liked that part best."
"Sokka!"
"Just kidding. I do that, you know."