Sokka's Space Sword
A couple years after the defeat of Fire lord Ozai, Sokka enters a small earth kingdom port city to purchase some supplies.
If there was one thing Sokka missed the most about the good old days, it was being able to fly anywhere, anytime on Appa. Team Avatar had split up for the time being, all of them doing their own things in the world. They would all get together every now and then, but the journeys and memories they all shared when they were younger were some of the greatest times of Sokka's life.
Aang and Katara were traveling back and forth between the Earth Kingdom and the Fire Nation resolving any quarrels and conflicts between the two. Toph was back with her parents; their relationship had increased greatly over the past few years. And Zuko was the Fire Lord, doing his best to make up for the war that his great grandfather started.
The only great thing was that he was with Suki.
The past couple months they had been sailing around the world, along with other Kyoshi warriors and members of the southern water tribe. Since the war ended the need for fighters and soldiers was greatly diminished. So instead of protecting the world from nothing, Sokka reasoned that they might as well explore it some more.
They arrived at a port city near the western shores of the earth kingdom continent during the afternoon. The group eagerly got off the water tribe boat and headed into town. Sokka and Suki were the last two to get off.
"I miss Appa!" Sokka exclaimed. He stretched out his back and walked down the boardwalk.
Suki gave him a pat on the shoulder smiling back a laugh. "It's not the end of the world Sokka! We're going to see everyone real soon remember?"
"Yeah you're right." Sokka replied "So what do we have to get at the market again? I forgot."
Suki laughed "What would you do without me! We agreed that we'd go around and try to pick up on any news or gossip and get a couple food items, Ty Lee and the other warriors are getting some supplies and your friends are going to get the bulk of the food."
Sokka nodded. The two lovers strolled into town holding hands, looking at all the shops. Sokka would get distracted and drag Suki to everything he thought was cool or intriguing. They also made some small talk with the merchants while they window shopped. This went on for a good fifteen minutes.
"This place is so cool! They have, like everything here!" Sokka said as he held a small sculpture of a badger mole. Suki looked somewhat amused, but grabbed Sokka's hand and started leading him to the food quarter of the city.
They had gone a few stalls when Sokka stopped abruptly. "Suki, look what they have."
"Come on silly we already wasted our time with that sculpture place." She responded.
"No seriously look" He persisted.
Suki turned her head and saw just an average everyday shop. There was a wide assortment of all types of knick knacks, from scrolls to jewelry. She scanned the shop and her eyes fixed on a sword. A black sword.
"Is that-" She asked stunned.
"It has to be!" Sokka shouted. He was jumping up and down, screaming for joy like a little kid. Suki joined him and they jumped around together. Many villagers gave the two a weird look, but they couldn't care less right now.
They confidentially walked up to the small shop located on the corner of two busy streets. The owner was an old man with long hair and facial hair. He was heavyset and had a slightly noticeable hunch with a permanent scowl that rested on his face. He stood behind the counter and looked annoyed when the two young adults approached him. Sokka's weapon was displayed on one of the shelves.
"Excuse me sir!" Sokka asked "Where did you find that sword?" Sokka pointed to his space sword that he had made himself undercover in the fire nation all those years ago.
"I found it." The merchant scoffed looking down at Sokka.
"Um, you probably won't believe me, but that's my sword. I made it years ago and lost it in battle. Actually I used it to cut this walkway thingy so this fire bender couldn't toast me. It was actually really cool now that I think about it. You must have found it near all those pillars of rocks! Can I please have it back?"
The merchant looked and Sokka and looked back at Suki and back to Sokka. Their eyes were as wide as the moon. "No."
"Thank you so mu-. What?" A hurt Sokka asked.
"I've heard it a thousand times kid, but I ain't no fool. But uh, my mind could change for, let's say, 400 gold pieces." He sneered.
"Forget it." Sokka murmured as he walked away. A confused Suki followed him. They rounded the corner. Once they were out of sight and earshot of the merchant Sokka turned to Suki and grabbed her shoulders. "I never thought I'd say this, but food is going to have to wait." Suki looked into Sokka's eyes and she knew instantly that he was thinking of a way to get his sword back.
"Ok here's the plan," He began "I want you to create a diversion, go to the back of the shop and start banging on the walls and just be loud and obnoxious. When he comes to see what's going on I'll come in and take my sword."
Suki nodded and nonchalantly walked over to the back of the store. Sokka moved into to position, out of the merchant's sight. A few moments passed and there was a large commotion going on at the back of the shop. The merchant looked around located the source of the sound. He grunted and headed off to see what was the matter. This is it. Sokka thought. He briskly walked to the shop, grabbed his sword and kept on walking without breaking stride. He quickly turned the corner and speed walk away from the shop as fast as he could without running. Sokka was grinning ear to ear.
He stopped to look around when he was practically on the other side of the town. A figure was approaching him rather quickly; he couldn't make out who it was. "Hey! This is mine! Don't try to take it from me!"
"I know it is, Sokka!" Suki answered playfully.
"Suki!" Sokka exclaimed. He ran up and gave her the biggest hug he'd ever given. "You're the best girlfriend ever!" Sokka was picking her up and swinging her around and around. They both celebrated together and were ecstatic that such good fortune had come their way. After a couple minutes of rejoicing and recounting old experiences with Sokka's weapon they started to walk back to the ship.
They were almost there when Suki remembered, "Wait we have to get some food!"
Sokka shrugged it off, he was more than content with what he had. "Who cares about food?" He smirked "I've got my space sword."
This was a fun one to do and I love writing these little stories! Thanks for taking time out of your day to read them :) There is still plenty more to come! So follow this story if you want to be updated when I post a new chapter, thanks!