The Choice School For Benders

by Frodo-Swaggins32

He was tired of School "Only 2 more years" he told himself. She just moved here; No friends just her overprotective brother, and her somber father. But when they collide, maybe this year won't be too bad after all.

7. Chapter 6

The Choice School For Benders

Chapter 6

By: Frodo-Swaggins32

Aang

I woke up particularly earlier than usual, around 5. But unlike yesterday, i'm actually really excited for school now! I got up out of my bed and walked over to my closest and put on some sweatpants, and a workout top. I went over to my nightstand and grabbed my phone and earbuds, then headed down the stairs. I went over to the fridge grabbed the milk and some cereal and poured a big bowl.

After I ate my cereal I wrote a little note and put it on the counter for Gyatso, it read:

"Hey Dad I'm going for a run I'll be back around 6" Then I headed out the door.

Katara

I woke up from my deep slumber feeling a lot less stressed compared to yesterday. All of my uncertainty of whether this year would be different than last year was gone; I knew this year was going to be a great one! I loved my classes, I loved the school, and lastly I loved the people here! I looked over at the clock

5:08

I got up and out of my bed and decided to go for a morning walk since I had a little time to kill. I threw on some short athletic shorts and threw on a blue tank top. I put my hair in a ponytail and headed downstairs and then out the front door.

Aang

I started at a slower pace for about 5 minutes or so then started to pick up the pace. I ran a few miles, I passed Zuko and Azula's house and the park, then passed the small corner store at 2nd Street. I stopped and decided to get something to drink. As I walked in, I immediately went to the back with all of the glass doored refrigerators, and grabbed a Red Bull. Then walked up to the counter and paid for my drink. As I walked out side of the store I looked at my watch and noticed It was already 5;25 and thought I should start heading back. As I was walking I saw a tall slender women running in the park. She had chocolate hair that was put up in a ponytail and those short skirt that showed off her legs. Then she looked over at me and could tell I was checking her out. "Well that's embarrassing" I thought. Then I realised That it is Katara! " Oh Jeez I really hope she didn't see me!"

Katara

I jogged down the street for about half a mile until I came across a huge park, I've never been here so I decided to check it out. I jogged along the sidewalk until I came across a cute little lake. I jogged all the way across the lake until I saw it was already 5:40 and started jogging back to the main road, and I saw Aang. I jogged over to him, he was looking at me and waved.

"Hey Aang!" I said as he walked over.

"Hey Katara, I didn't realize you ran around here."

"Yeah I normally just use our treadmill, but I decided to check out the area a little more. And I'm glad I did! This park is Great!" I told him, I really enjoyed Aang as a friend, he was just so easy to talk too.

Aang

I loved hanging out with Katara, we continued to talk as we walked to her house since It's on the way to my house.

"So you like Red Bull huh?" Katara asked and pointed to my half empty can.

"Yeah, I like to drink it in the morning and at work, It helps me from getting drowsy; And it taste pretty damn good" I told her and we exchanged smiles. Then we came up to her house and Sokka was out by his car with the hood up. "Katara is something wrong with his car?" I asked

"I guess so, it's been having problems all week." She told me as we walked over by Sokka. He was intently working on the car and didn't look up, but obviously heard us walking up to him.

"Hey Kat, sorry but we're gonna have to take the bus… " He stopped and looked up at me. "What are you doing here with my sister Aang?" He shot me a dirty look. But before I could respond Katara spoke up.

"We ran into each other on our runs, Aang lives right down the street Sokka." She told him in what seemed to be a happy tone. But sokka didn't seem amused.

"Well isn't that a coincidence." Sokka said. "Well anyway hurry up and get ready Katara we're going to have to ride the bus again, something is wrong with the car's air filter; And I can't get a new one until this afternoon."

"Ok" Katara told her brother. "Well I'll see you at school Aang, you gonna be on the bus?"

"Actually I'm planning on just taking my car. I could give you guys a lift if you want?" I offered. But Sokka shot it down.

"No thanks Aang"

"Ok. Well I'll see you guys later" and I jogged off to my house because it's already 6:20 and Gyatso is probably worried sick! I ran up to the house seeing Gyatso standing on the porch.

"Aang where have you been? I thought you were going to be home at 6?" He asked in a concerned voice.

"Don't worry Dad, you know I can handle myself." I reassured him. "But no I ran into someone on my run, that's why it took so long." I told him, and couldn't help but smile.

"Oh really now?" He gave me that same stupid look. "And who would that be Aang?" He snickered as we walked into the house, and I made my way to my bathroom to take a shower.

"Katara dad, she lives just down the street." I told him nonchalantly

"Well we should invite her family to dinner, as a way to welcome them to the neighborhood" He plotted.

"Yeah Dad I dont think thats a good idea." I told him.

"And why not?" He asked, from the other side of my closed door.

"Because Dad, her brother doesn't like me. And I told you she has a boyfriend!" I shot.

"Just because she is going on a date doesn't mean we can't invite them for dinner son." Gyatso chuckled.

"Ok yeah maybe, Dad I need to take a shower and get ready" I told him, and he finally left me in peace. I walked in the bathroom and took a quick shower and got a nice outfit together. I walked down stair got a coffee cup and poured some coffee in along with some creamer. I said goodbye to Dad then walked over to my car and started it. I drove down the street but I couldn't get Dad's idea out of my head. Maybe it actually wasn't a bad Idea, maybe if I invited them over Sokka could grow to like me a little more! Yeah I'll invite them this weekend, I made up my mind; and before I knew it I rolled up on the school. I walked inside the main entrance and scanned the crowded area for Toph and Teo, i'm here 35 minutes before the first bell even rings but the common area is already packed! I walked along the wall until I came up to the entrance to the field in the middle of the C shaped building. I looked out the window and saw Toph and Teo chilling by the fountain, I walked outside and made my way to them.

"Hey guys" I called

"Hey Aang, how you been?" Toph asked.

"I've been really good actually, yesterday was pretty awesome; didn't have any work at all! So I basically just got paid to sit around and chill."

"Hey hey how was your date Aang?" Teo asked.

"Umm what date?" I asked confusingly.

"Oh come on twinkle toes, no need to lie. You went out with that water tribe girl!" Toph replied with a big grin.

"What. No. We just went to lunch and talked, she wanted to know why I was upset yesterday. We talked about my Mom and stuff. She's going out with Haru guys" I told them, concerned Katara would hear this rumor. She would probably not talk to me if she heard.

"Well that's not what we hear Aang… " Teo said kind of concerned. "I would watch out Aang, I'm sure Haru won't be to happy about you two going to lunch."

"Who's been saying we're dating anyway?" I asked.

They both looked at each other then Toph spoke up. "Were not quite sure who started it but I've heard it from a few people. Again Aang I would watch out, I'm sure Haru won't be to happy." She finished.

"Oh jeez ok" I said. "But guys were like just friends, i'll explain it to Haru; I'm sure he will understand." I finished. Me, Toph, and Teo talked about our classes for a bit until I saw Haru walking towards us and he did not look happy!

"Oh here we go" Toph mocked, as Haru approached.

"What the Hell Aang! What this I heard about you going out with KATARA?!" Haru shouted and everyone started looking our direction. "I thought we were friends Aang? How could you go behind my back like that!" He kept yelling and got up in my face.

"Haru don't worry about it, it was just lunch. I was going through some crap and she is my friend bro. I wouldn't ever go behind you back like that" I told him, even though I would and kind of did. But that answer seemed to calm him down. "Trust me Haru, Me and Katara are just friends. Number one rule in the book, Bros Before Hoes." I told him and he laughed.

"Aight Aang, sorry for freaking out there. Well I'll see you in art." Haru said and then left.

"Wow Aang, that was close!" Teo exclaimed.

"Yeah no kidding" Toph agreed.

"Hey you guys wanna come over this weekend? I'm thinking of having a little get together at my place." I told them.

"Wait like a party? HELL Yeah I'm in!" Toph yelled.

"No, no, not a party but I was going to invite all our friends and have a bbq, go swimming that kinda stuff." I told them, Teo looked happy but Toph just pouted. "Toph were not living project X" I laughed. Then the bell rang. "I'll see you guys later." Then we all went our separate ways.

Katara

Once Me and Sokka got to the school I made my way to the cafe and sat in line. I ordered a white caramel Americano, and scanned the commons for Haru, he never texted me yesterday which was kind of disappointing, since he did ask me out yesterday but didn't even bother to text me… I made my way over to a table and sat with Sokka, he had been acting kind of weird once we got here and it seemed like he was looking for someone.

"He Sokka are you trying to find someone?" I asked

"No, well I mean yes, and no." Sokka stuttered.

"Well which one is it Sokka" I laughed at him.

"Well it's this girl Yue, I have a couple classes with her and was hoping to see her." He explained.

Then I saw Haru walking over to me. "Ok well good luck with that" And with that I left Sokka to join Haru. "Hey Haru" I said with a big smile.

"Hey Katara, you excited for friday?" Haru asked me.

"Yes! Where are we going?"

"We are going to the best restaurant in all of Omashu me lady." He said in an accent along with a light sarcastic bow.

"Awesome!" I was really excited to be going on a date with Haru! Even though we've only known each other for a little while now he is really kind, and always knows how to make me feel good. Then the bell went off but before I left Haru stopped me.

"Hey Katara, before you go. I never did get your number" He said with a light giggle. "I kind of need to know where you live" He laughed. Of course how was he going to text me, if he didn't have my number I thought.

"Yeah of course, I totally forgot." I wrote my number on a little piece of paper then said bye and headed off to class.

Aang

I walked into the building and made my way to English, once I got there I saw Katara in the same spot we sat at yesterday and I joined her.

"Hey Katara"

"Hey Aang, long time no see." She giggled, and I couldn't help but give a big smile.

"Hey I wanted to talk to you about something Katara." I told her.

"Yeah what is it Aang?"

"I'm having a barbecue at my house on saturday, and was wondering if you and Sokka would wanna come?"

"That sounds awesome Aang! We would love to, should I bring anything?"

"Um, just bring like some kind of party snack kind of thing. I'll take care of the rest"

"Sounds good Aang" She beamed, then Ms. Ju De walked in and the class went quiet and she started going over what we were going to be doing for the day.

The rest of the day went by fast, me and Katara talked as we walked from class to class, until art; then she focused most of her attention to Haru which was ok. I invited Haru, and a few other people to the barbeque and people seemed pretty excited, It was gonna be a good weekend. Then we all went to lunch and unlike yesterday we all sat together and got to know one another better. And for free period we all went outside and played soccer and frisbee. eventually it was time for bending practice.

We all got into our groups, Haru, Hotah and I walked over to the bleachers and talked about some strategies for this year when Han and Zuko walked up.

"Well It looks I'm going to be carrying the team again this year." Zuko scoffed. I kept my cool but haru got pretty upset.

"Oh yeah, last time I checked Zuko. You're team came in last place last year? Also you're not even the best firebender in this class let alone the best bender in general. The only reason you're in this school is because you are the firelord's bastard! Talk about a disgrace. If anyone is going to be carrying its going to be Aang, Hotah and Myself." Haru told him, even though everything he said was true. I think it was a little harsh. I knew Zuko wouldn't take Haru's comments.

"Well Haru, at least I have a father. Last time I checked, Your father is serving a life sentence in prison!" Zuko got louder and then shouting at Haru.

Haru got out of his seat and started to make a run for Zuko, and Zuko stared to make fire in his hands as a warning for Haru. But he didn't even notice. Haru just kept charging at Zuko until he got right up in his face and punched Zuko right across the face before Zuko could even react, He was on the ground and Haru just kept punching him. Me and Hotah ran over to Haru and tried to pull him off Zuko but Haru was just too powerful. I didn't think we would ever get him off Haru, until Toph came over and stopped Haru. Then we heard Mr. Pakku blowing his whistle.

"Stop it right now!" He shouted. And something about Mr. Pakku just scares the shit out of all of us. We all took a few steps back while Haru cooled off and we helped Zuko up. "Now I don't care about your daddy problems you two! And If you two want to fight like children then I am going to treat you like children! Now Haru go to the office right now! And Do NOT come back today! I'll call ahead so they know your expected." Mr. Pakku finished. "And please somebody walk Zuko to the nurses. Everyone else continue with your forms" He finished.

"Come on Zuko" I told him as I helped him to the exit, Katara was still in shock at what just happened. I didn't like Zuko at all but it was the right thing to do. We shuffled in silence until about halfway to the health room, Zuko decided to break the silence.

"Why are you helping me Aang? Like you hate me." He said.

"I don't hate you Zuko." I said, but he gave me a weird look. "Ok maybe a little" He let out a sigh. "But still I don't think Haru had a right to beat the shit out of you like that. And I guess it's just the right thing to do."

"Ah" is all Zuko said as we came up to the nurse's office. We walked in and the nurse gave us a shocked look.

"Zuko are you ok?" She gasped

"Yes Mom I'm fine" He responded, but I am totally lost.

"Wait MOM? Ms. Ursa is your MOM?" I couldn't help but blurt out.

"Yeah You didn't know that?" He said nonchalantly as the nurse, or his mom grabbed an ice pack.

"No I didn't, that cool." Is all I could say, I'm still shocked because well. Ms. Ursa is the nicest person in the whole building, and Zuko is just so… Zuko.

A few minutes after I decided I should head back to Bending. "Alright Zuko I'll talk to you tomorrow."

"Cya Aang." He waved as I walked back towards the gym arena complex. Once I got back Hotah and Han were sparing and Hotah unsurprisingly was winning handsomely. Then next to them Toph and Azula were also sparring. The best firebender vs the best earthbender, It was a good spar indeed. But my focus was on Katara, She seemed really down; and I knew why.

"Hey Katara, are you ok?" I asked and sat down next to her on the bleachers.

"No, I mean what happened to Haru? He went totally freaked out! Is he always like this? I'm not sure If I should go on the date with him anymore, I don't want to be with someone like that." Katara said with her eyes starting to redden up.

"Oh no, no Katara don't worry like that. Honestly, I've never seen Haru that upset. Zuko really touched a nerve I think. Haru was really close with his dad until a year ago he went to prison. But Haru is a really nice guy Katara, I would still go out with him. At least give him a chance." I reasoned with her.

"Ok, thanks Aang, I guess it just kind of shocked me. Well anyways, I talked to Sokka about saturday and he's down. He just wanted to know if he could invite a couple of people?" She asked.

"Yeah that's totally cool!" Then the bell rung and we made our way outside.

"Ugh I hate riding the bus! Like it takes an extra 30 minutes to get home compared if we just drove!" Katara complained.

"Well, I. uh, could give you guys a ride if you'd like." I stuttered.

"Really? I mean if you don't mind I'd love too!" Katara said and I could feel the blood rushing to my face.

"Alright cool, should we give Sokka a ride? Or just leave him?" I asked sarcastically and Katara started laughing.

"No, he can take the bus." Katara said with a big grin. We walked out the main entrance and headed over to my car. "Woah, I didn't know you drove a Challenger?!" She said in amazement.

"Oh yeah! This is my pride and joy, over 700 horsepower, 650 lbs of torque, and the custom paint job. All done by me." I couldn't help but smirk, Katara just awed at it for a good minute, Teo was right. This thing is a lady magnet! "Alright, well hop in!" I told her and Katara happily obliged.

"woah" Is all she could say when we sat down.

"You haven't even seen the best of it" I said playfully. I pressed the ignition button and the car roared to life. And I skidded out of the parking lot at about 40. Katara looked thrilled as I speed down the road. "Hey do you mind If we stop and get something to drink real quick? I'm really thirsty." I wasn't thirsty but just wanted an excuse for this moment not to end.

"Yeah of course!" She said.

"Cool, wanna listen to some music?"

"Yeah! What kind of music you got?" She asked.

"Um, I got a bit of everything to be honest. I got some rock, country, classical, pop, some rap, or some EDM." I told her.

"Well, I kind of like it all, except classical and country!" She said and we started laughing.

"Ok sounds good." I plugged in my phone and put on Roses by the Chainsmokers.

As soon as it started "I LOVE this song!" Katara squealed. "The Chainsmokers are like my FAVORITE!"

"Yeah they are awesome! I like them because their electronic but their songs still have GREAT lyrics!" I said and she agreed. "Hey if you like them, I know they're coming to town soon. Me, Toph and Teo were going to get tickets. If you wanna come?" I asked as we drove into the coffee stands drive thru.

"I'd love too! Sokka really likes them too!"

"Awesome!" I told her and the lady on the intercom came on.

"Hello, what can I get started for you today?" The lady asked.

"Yeah can I get a 32 oz strawberry Italian Soda." I turned to Katara "Do you want anything" She looked kind of reluctant. "It's ok, it's on me" I said with a smile.

Katara

"Yeah can I get a 32 oz strawberry Italian Soda" He asked the lady. Then Aang turned to me. "Do you want anything?" Oh jeez I did, but I don't have and money. "It's, ok, it's on me" He said with a kind smile. I did want to accept but I didn't want to seem to eager. And Aang did pay for our food yesterday, it's almost like he like spoiling me. Which I thought was really sweet.

I finally was able to get the lump out of my throat, " Um, can I get a Non-Fat mocha latte with caramel drizzle and a pump of chocolate?"

"Of course" He said with a sweet smile and repeated my ridiculously long order to the lady.

"Alrighty, that will be 10.73" She said and Aang pulled up to the window and handed the women the money. She first handed him the soda and Aang put it in the cup holder. Then she handed him the latte, Aang turned to me and handed it to me with a cute smile. He put a some money in the tip jar and we sped away in his supercharged car. I rolled down the window and let my hair flow, and sipped on my drink. Whenever I was with Aang I just felt truly alive, like nothing could ever ruin this moment. Until he drove up to my driveway. We sat for a minute until Aang broke the silence.

"Well I had a great time hanging Katara. Sorry but I've got work later." He said, with a saddened tone.

"So did I Aang" I told him and he gave me a big smile. "I'll see you tomorrow." I told him and got out of his car"

"For sure." He said and then backed out of our driveway.

Dear readers. I want to thank you all for the continued reviews and support! I'm sorry for the late upload! This chapter kind of got away from me this week and I postponed to work on it till Friday then of course Friday I came down with what I think Is the plague! I still have it but I wanted to get this chapter out to you all before Monday! I again want to thank my Personal friend/Beta Reader/Writer Spency! He's been a huge help with this story! I also want to thank my Beta Reader Mighty-Atlantian! Also how do you like these longer chapters? This is my longest long one at over FOUR THOUSAND words! And also I will start doing small time jumps no more than a week or two at a time, just to help move the timeline on. I really want to also thank you guys we have reached an AMAZING landmark with over 1,200 Views! I never thought this would happen on my FanFic, again THANK you all and have a wonderful week! Hopefully this will help with that Monday slump :-)