A/N: Sukka speaks to the moon. GB!Yukka.
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Gender-Swap Boot Camp: moon
Sukka lay awake in her sleeping bag staring up at the night sky. On a normal night, she too would be fast asleep like her friends, her face buried into the warmth of Appa's fur, but she couldn't, for tonight was special. Tonight was their night.
She gazed up at the full moon, the white orb reflecting silver light on the trees and stones around her. Its glow hypnotised her and she couldn't look away, memories of her first love playing through her mind.
His story was a tragic one. He was born prematurely, not expected to live to the end of birth day, but his parents never lost hope. Their desperate prayers to the moon spirit were answered and he grew stronger, but as a side-effect, his hair turned white, just like the moon.
Grateful for life, he was kind to everyone, regardless of heritage or colour. He was smart and a great warrior with a lot of pride for the Northern Water Tribe, willing to do anything for his people.
Sukka had fallen for him as soon as she saw him and she could tell that he returned her feelings, but they could never be. He was already betrothed to another Water Tribe girl, set to be married by the turn of the year when she would be of age. However, despite his unhappiness with his union to the horrid girl, he would not terminate the betrothal. Marrying the girl would bring peace within his tribe and he would do what he must for his people.
His devotion to his country was put to the greatest test when the Fire Nation attack and he did the most selfless act anyone could have done. He gave his life for the moon spirit, returning the life it had given him. His sacrifice helped Aana drive the Fire Nation away from the South Pole and prevent countless other deaths. He was a hero though no one understood gravity of what he had done to save them.
A lone tear slid down her eye. Sukka did. Just before he gave his life, he had told her he loved her. He had told her he would give up his people for her. He would travel with her and the Avatar and they could finally be together. They could get married, start a family and grow old together. But things hadn't happened that way.
Sukka opened her eyes, staring back at the glowing orb, feeling her heart break all over again. How she wished things had been different. She let his name drift on the cool night air, "Yurek."
