Sokka and Suki: The North Pole
Sokka and Suki had reached the North Pole after a long and strenuous journey on the huge airship that Zuko had lent them. They were now about to land on one of the ice landing platforms that had been specifically constructed after the end of the war for Fire Nation airships. Below, Chief Arnook and Hahn were standing to welcome them. Hahn had a scowl on his face, and it was very similar to the one on Sokka's face when he saw Hahn's scowl. Both of them had become sworn enemies when Hahn had found out that Yue and Sokka loved each other. As the airship touched down, Chief Arnook walked towards them and offered his hand for Sokka to shake.
"So, you left one bitch and went for another slut eh, womaniser?' snarled Hahn. Blood boiling, Sokka rushed towards Hahn his sward already drawn, only to be restricted by Chief Arnook.
"Hahn, I am going to have to have a talk with you about your language. I do not expect anything lesser from my successor." said Arnook
"WHAT! You made him your successor? Were there no other worthy people to hand over the reins to, instead of this filthy bastard?" growled Sokka.
"ENOUGH", shouted Suki.
Sokka was taken aback at her outburst and lowered his head in shame as he walked towards the meeting room in the palace of the North Pole. There, once everyone had calmed down and was seated, Sokka and Suki explained the situation to them.
"Therefore, we need access to the Spirit Oasis, so that we can look for the Shaman's Container. Also, we need help from the leading monk at the North Pole as he may be able to guide us in our quest." said Sokka once he had finished explaining the situation to the people assembled.
"That will not be a problem, Warrior Sokka. We shall lead you to our temple and it is conveniently located beside the Spirit Oasis. We shall proceed at once, as this problem is such that we must solve it as fast as possible." said Chief Arnook as he stood up and began to lead Sokka and Suki to the temple. The North Pole had been fully rebuilt after the Fire Nation attack. In fact, it looked better than before, as many fortifications had been made using Fire Nation technology. Admiring the rebuilding, Sokka reached the river where he had first met Yue, and the bridge was only a few metres ahead. Seeing these places, he stopped short and tears began to well up in his eyes. Yue was his first love, and although he loved Suki as much, she could never erase Yue from his heart. Just then, he felt a soft hand touch him. It was none other than Suki.
"It's ok Sokka. I'm here now. I know you miss her, but I can help you with overcoming your grief. C'mon now, we have more important business to deal with now" comforted Suki.
Sokka felt touched and he began to cry as he pulled her in for a kiss. It was not passionate, just a 'Thank You" kiss to Suki to show his appreciation for her.
"Now stop crying. Where is that manly man I love so much", teased Suki.
At this, Sokka let out a hearty laugh and wiped his tears from his eyes. Chief Arnook looked on and felt touched, thinking that Sokka would have made the perfect groom for Yue, if she had not become the Moon Spirit. This almost brought tears to his eyes but he controlled himself and regained his composure as fast as he had lost it.
Soon, they reached the temple and Chief Arnook called for the chief monk. His name was Monk Kiviuq, and was very old and was one of the wisest men on the Earth.
"So, may I know why the heroes of the 100 year war are at my humble doorstep?" asked Monk Kiviuq.
"Well, we were hoping that you would be kind enough to give us information to find the find the Shaman's containers. A group called Ozai's Loyal Soldiers intend to find them and summon the Shaman King into the physical world. We do not know their name, though it is most likely to be world domination, again. Therefore we need your help to stop this." explained Sokka reverently.
"Only the worthy find the Shaman's Containers. One has to undergo severe tests and face his other self in the Spirit World if he wants to find them. This is the first time someone has asked me how to find these containers. However, I trust you as you are the saviours of the world and therefore will lead you to the place where you will take the test to see if you are worthy of being possessors of these dangerous items.", said Monk Kiviuq with a smile that gave both Sokka and Suki a warm feeling inside, knowing that he was a kind- hearted person.
"We shall begin on these tests tomorrow, for it is already night and you will need all the strength you have for tomorrow. Rest well, and good luck for tomorrow." With that, Monk Kiviuq went back into his room and pin drop silence was heard after that.
After that, Sokka and Suki went back to their rooms as advised by Monk Kiviuq and were soon cuddled up with each other under the blankets. There was a sense of awkwardness as the topic of Sokka's ex- girlfriend had been brought up, but Suki wanted to resolve the issue now and forever.
"Well Sokka tell me about Yue. You seemed so infatuated with her. And don't worry, I am not going to be angry", asked Suki while placing a comforting hand on his cheek.
"Well she was funny, nice, and beautiful and I loved her. But she gave up her life to save the Moon Spirit, and now she has taken its form." said Sokka honestly as he did not want his and Suki's relationship to be built on lies.
"So, have you gotten over her death?" asked Suki.
"Yes, and that is mostly because of you. You have taken her place in my heart now, and there is nobody I love more than you. I see Yue more as my protector and guardian angel rather than lover. And I am sorry if you felt offended when Hahn insulted you. I already hate him, and now he has brought my hatred to an entirely different level because of the fact that he insulted you." said Sokka, while wrapping a protective arm around Suki. Hahn's name brought a snarl to his face, but he decided personal hatred had to be dealt with later.
"It's ok, and always know that I will always love you, regardless of whether you had an ex-girlfriend or not. And hey, maybe we can meet her when we go to the Spirit World tomorrow." said Suki before planting a chaste kiss on Sokka's lips.
"That would clear up a lot of things, wouldn't it? Ok. Now let's get our rest so that we can complete and succeed in the test tomorrow. And remember Sokka, I love you", said Suki.
"I love you too baby", said Sokka as the loving couple drifted off to sleep. Who knew what challenges they had to face tomorrow, but for now they lay in each other's arms, dreaming about each other, absorbed in their love for one another.
