No. No. Zhang is wrong. It can't be. Uncle Sokka would never

"I- I don't believe you Zhang," Bumi hissed.

"It's true Bumi!" Zhang argued back fiercely, "You're uncle is a backstabber!"

"How dare you accuse my uncle of this bullshit?! Uncle Sokka would never do such a thing. My uncle is a respectable man Zhang! You can't just go around and accuse him of shit like this!" Bumi yelled back loud enough to make it sure that defending his uncle was his priority. If Zhang was telling the truth, then there's no way he can look his uncle in the eye anymore. It just can't be true. IT CAN'T.

"You don't believe me Bumi? Still think your douchebag uncle is still the wise damn hero the whole city thinks of him? Well then take a look at this!"

Right when Bumi was about to yell back at him for insulting his uncle, Zhang handed him a letter. Whatever letter this was, Bumi was hesitant to read it. If what Zhang's saying is right, and this letter is proof of it, then everything will change. As painfully thrilling as it is, Bumi had to take the letter. He had to read it. He had to know the truth. Above all, he hoped that whatever was in that letter is a misunderstanding.

Dear Hu Li,

We've had an amazing two weeks at Ba Sing Se haven't we? It felt great to be alone with you. No bothers, no worries, just me and you. You're so fun, so exciting, and absolutely beautiful. It was great waking up all those mornings and having you lying right next to me. I want you so much. I wish you were mine. Sucks that we had to part ways after our vacation.

Don't worry, after I get some policies settled in the Northern Water tribe, I'm coming back for you. In the meantime, try not to let that husband of yours bore you! Haha!

Yours Truly,

Sokka.

This was no doubt his uncle's handwriting. Bumi had no words. It was like time froze and there he was, reading this letter. All the good things about his uncle, it was all a lie. His uncle is a lie.

"That letter was written over a year ago," Zhang told him, "I stole it from my dad. He was the one who found it. Remember when my mother told me she had to spend a few weeks at Omashu for business, and your uncle told you he had to go to the Fire Nation to resolve conflicts at their government?"

"They didn't, did they?" Bumi whispered, clearly hurt, "They went on vacation with each other at Ba Sing Se."

"Yes," Zhang choked out, "Yes they did."

Bumi couldn't believe it. It explains a lot. How Sokka often picked him up from sword practice, and how often he would talk with Hu Li during a game... They were dating this whole time. Was Sokka taking advantage of him?

The fifteen year-old teen tried to massage his temples. He didn't know whether to be sad or angry. He felt like letting tears run out his eyes, but more preferably, he wanted to punch a wall.

"Bumi, you're uncle is a home wrecker," Zhang told him sharply.

Being fed up with the insults, Bumi shouted back, "Well what about your mom? She was the one being a slut."

"Shut up!" Zhang shouted back. As much as he hated hearing his mother being defined with that word, he can't help but feel that Bumi did have a point. Nonetheless, he blamed Sokka for stepping into his mother's life and ruining the family. "We all know your uncle. Being that guy with the fancy clothes and a lady or two in his arms every time there's a public event. Always thought he was the 'playboy' type. Even the newspapers would call him that!"

"He's not like that anymore Zhang," Bumi defended.

"Yeah, now that he knows he has a son, but his actions before surely had a cost! Look at what he did to my family! My parents are constantly fighting while my sister keeps on crying because of them. I tried to comfort her while my household is becoming a mess. Your uncle is a fucking home wrecker! He made my mother betray us, and look at my family now!" Zhang shouted with all his might, tears stained in his eyes.

As angry as he was at Zhang, he did sympathize for him. "I'm sorry Zhang. I'm sorry for what you're going through, but you can't just solely blame my uncle."

"Why not?!" Zhang shouted back.

"Cause your mother was the one who betrayed you guys! She chose to pursue this relationship!" As painful as the words may be to Zhang, Bumi had to say it.

"She wouldn't have if your uncle never came into the picture. He probably influenced her!"

"And how the heck would you know that?"

"Come on Bumi! Remember the newspapers articles? You're jackass playboy uncle would definitely do this type of shit."

Bumi did feel that Zhang had a point, and felt himself getting angrier. Either he was mad at Zhang's words, or he was mad at Sokka's past actions. "Well your whore of a mother clearly fell for it I guess! If she loved you guys hard enough, she wouldn't have!"

Those words were like a knife to Zhang's heart. With a tear dripping out of his eye, and his mind completely filled with hate, Zhang spoke his last words for the night, "Fuck off Bumi. I'm done with you and your family."

And Zhang left the room, slamming the door. As for Bumi, all he could do was sit on Lei's bed and cry. Not only did he learn about his uncle's actions, but he lost a best friend.

And this was all Sokka's fault.

Finally arriving back on Air Temple Island, Lei was looking forward to a goodnight's sleep. He had so much fun today with his parents, and today is surely not the only day he's been this happy. It practically became a ritual for him to think and smile about his awesome family during his walk from the dock to his dormitory. His relationship with his father is going great, and his father's relationship with his mother is blooming as well. They all feel like a true family, even if his mother and father are technically 'boyfriend and girlfriend.' Nonetheless, they still are a loving couple, and his loving parents.

Suddenly, he snapped out of his thoughts when he saw Zhang storming out of the dormitory, tears stained in his eyes. "Damn, Zhang what's wrong?"

Zhang saw Lei standing in front of him, and his eyes fired at the sight of the older teenager who looked exactly like Sokka. "You wanna know what's wrong Lei? Your father."

Lei was startled, yet confused. The look on Zhang's face was threatening, and what about his father? "What are you talking about Zhang?"

"Your father is a scum Lei! A fucking scumbag!"

Lei felt his blood boil over the sudden insult. "What the hell Zhang? Why are you insulting my father?! What the hell is wrong with you!?"

"Go to your room and ask Bumi," Zhang spoke in a softer voice, "I'm done with you people."

Lei watched the angry teenager walked back down to the dock. He wanted to go up to him and argue more, but he had to go to Bum. He had to find out something. Why does Ronin Zhang hate his father?

He immediately walked to his room and there was his cousin, Bumi. Moreover, he noticed Bumi in the same mental state as Zhang. Tear-stained eyes, with a look of anger and sadness plastered all around his face.

"Bumi," Lei spoke nervously, "What is up with Ronin? And why does he hate my dad?"

Bumi looked up to his older cousin. Whenever someone calls Zhang by his first name, things are serious. "You know Hu Li?"

Lei nodded slowly, still confused over where this conversation was headed and what Zhang's mother had to do with this.

Bumi, with his head turned away and his eyes shut, handed his cousin the letter. "This was written over a year ago."

Lei gazed at the letter offered to him. Whatever this letter was, it was his answer. He took the letter and slowly read….

….What?

After reading this letter, he looked at his younger cousin who was still looking away from him.

"It- it can't be," Lei spoke, "I don't believe it. It has to be a misunderstanding."

"How is it a misunderstanding Lei?" Bumi's eyes shot back to his cousin, "I don't want to believe it either, but that's Uncle Sokka's handwriting right there, and it says stuff like 'want you so much' or 'lying in bed right next to me' or some shit like that."

Lei couldn't grasp what's happening right now. This cannot be true. His father is a great man.

"Look, I have a good relationship with my father right now alright? You can't tell me this is true." Lei's voice began to crack. It was like his whole world was crumbling apart. What he feared about meeting his father a few months ago seems to be coming back to him.

"So what am I suppose to say Lei? That letter isn't real? Cause let me tell ya, I really wish it wasn't, but it's right there in your hands."

Involuntarily, Lei ripped the letter in half.

"Bumi, I respect my father. I'm so thankful for him..."

"I felt that way too Lei," Bumi spoke as he shut his eyes again, "FELT."

Lei had all respect for his father, but now he doesn't know whether or not he wants to respect him anymore. The relationship they had, it was a good relationship, yet this letter just made him want to throw all the respect away.

Him and his father had a happy two months together, but then this letter showed him something. A side of his father he never knew about.

"No, no!" Lei began to shout, "I just bonded really well with my father, and you're going to show me this?!"

"How do you think I feel?!" Bumi shouted at the same volume, "He's my uncle for crying out loud! And now I just found out he was in a relationship with my best friend's mother and ruined their marriage. My uncle who I looked up to my whole life, did this!"

Lei wanted to let the tears fall out his eyes, but he found himself becoming angry. He remembered the articles he read in the newspapers about his father constantly having a woman in his arms, but he never knew he would stoop down to this level.

"Zhang's parents," Lei whispered, "Sokka was the reason."

That was the first time since he visited Republic City when he called his father by his first name.

"Yeah Lei," Bumi choked out, "Sokka was the reason."

That was Bumi's first time as well.

Sokka and Suki laid in each other's arms on the sofa. No clothes, skin to skin with a blanket covering their lower halves. Having just made love, both the couple felt satisfied like always. After all these years, they still know each other both physically and emotionally. It made it easier for them to fall for each other again.

"Isn't it funny how we decided to do this on the couch rather than in our room?" Sokka asked her, smiling

"Oh shush," Suki replied, "I love it when it's spontaneous."

"True. Next time you want spontaneous, just do what you did earlier. I love surprises." Sokka smiled when he thought about her earlier. He came out of the shower, and there was his girlfriend, his ex-wife, lying naked on the couch with a seductive look

"No problem," Suki giggled, "It always feels the best after a nice clean shower."

Sokka chuckled, "Getting down and dirty after a clean shower, okay then."

Suki playfully slapped him on the shoulder and gave him a kiss. "So you and Lei are having another father & son time tomorrow?"

Sokka smiled, "Yep. We'll be at the dojo practicing more of our moves. He's getting better, and he's actually teaching me stuff in return."

"Lei seems to like it a lot," she told him as she kissed his cheek, "Thank you Sokka."

"For what?" He asked curiously.

"For making my son happy."

Sokka smiled once more and kissed her. For the past few months, he was thankful to have his ex-wife come back to his life. Moreover, he was glad to meet the world's most amazing son.

"Come on babe," he told her, knowing she loves being called that, "Let's go to bed."

And he carried her to his bedroom, leaving their blanket, towels and clothes out in the living room. As they laid in bed, Suki laid her head on his chest as he wrapped his arm around her. To them, nothing felt more comfortable than being together.

Sokka looked up to the ceiling and smiled. This will be another goodnight sleep, and he's looking forward to spending some quality time with his son tomorrow.

Not one of my longest chapters, but enough to get the tension to start. Stay tuned for some harsh feelings! O_o