Prompt: #072 Forgiveness
Title: Thank You
Word Count: 183
Rating: K
Author's Notes: I don't have much to say about this. I think it's okay. Nothing great. I like serious Sokka.


"I'm sorry," Sokka's voice was strained as he spoke. "But, you have to understand that it isn't easy for us. You've been the enemy for so long."

Zuko shifted his weight from one leg to the other grumpily and crossed his arms. A scowl had firmly settled across his face as he listened to Sokka's "speech". His eyes darted over to Katara briefly before they settled back on Sokka.

"Look, I'm not any good at this ..."

"Obviously." The corners of his mouth tipped downwards a little more.

A growl of frustration sounded in Sokka's throat. "Thank you for saving Katara today. You didn't have to, but we're grateful you did. If you hadn't she would have been kidnaped by those bandits." His voice softened. "So, thank you. And, we're sorry for not trusting you back there. I'm sorry." Zuko didn't respond for a moment. He sized Sokka up before finally coming to a decision. The scowl let up and his eyes seemed a bit warmer than seconds before. Zuko's hand shot out and Sokka immediately understood. With a smile, Sokka shook Zuko's hand.