Chapter 15: Slide

Well, what interesting things shall I ramble on about this time? Hmm. Well, let's see the "Sokka song" I had hinted about. It isn't this chapter. I'm actually rewriting it because I didn't like the way it turned out, so good timing because that's next chapter. I got the lyrics all set, and it's to the tune of "Psycho Killer" and much better than the one I had before. So that'll be coming up next chapter I just have to stick in the actions now. Anyway. Nothing else at the moment, though I'm sure while I'll think of something for the note at the end.

Sokka waited with Kemos (Crin's bison if you forgot). Crin and Tomo were going over some basic airbending techniques. Sokka had lost interest quickly and now gazed around the beach, wondering what to do. He had already sharpened his boomerang.

Sokka heard the faint strummings of music in the distance. It sounded like "Secret Tunnel." Sokka frowned and listened closely. Yup. Definitely "Secret Tunnel."

"Hey, guys. I think I hear something."

Tomo stopped explaining something so they could listen. "Is that music?"

"Shhh."

The words drifted through the trees.

Secret tunnel,

Secret tunnel,

Secret, secret, secret,

Secret tunnel!

Sokka's hand connected to his forehead with a resounding and familiar smack, leaving behind a characteristic red mark. "I know who that is."

"Hey! Sokka! What's up?"

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Aang and Toph had a moment alone, finally. Toph smiled as Aang planted a soft kiss on her cheek. Their hands slipped together.

"Want to go for a walk?" Aang asked.

"Sure." Might as well. It wasn't like they could go out on a real date or anything at this point. They were out in the wilderness and would probably be departing soon. Toph searched her mind for conversation topics. Anything. "So… how's life?"

"Uh… very… lifelike."

Toph laughed. "Did I tell you about Master Spillic?"

"No."

"The crazy earthbending instructor back on the island," she said.

"Oh yeah. I met him once."

"He calls everyone Charlie if he doesn't remember their names. He's completely insane."

Aang laughed. "You're kidding. That reminds me of Bumi."

"Maybe they're related. Some people think Spillic is as old as the island."

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When Jet woke up, Azula had already left the shelter. It was insanely hot. He shaded his eyes against the fierce sun as he stepped out onto the beach. The sand burned the soles of his feet which were rather thick from travel and physical exertion.

Jet scanned the beach and spied Azula a little to his right. She was letting out a large and continuous burst of flame. He jogged towards her. "Azula!"

She turned to face him, but hadn't stopped firebending. Jet dropped flat to the sand. Azula ceased the fire. "Shit! Jet, are you alright?" She helped him up.

Jet shook his head in shock. "Wasn't expecting that." He was alright.

"Well, you shouldn't interrupt when I'm firebending," she concluded.

"What are you doing?"

"Letting off excess heat."

"It's called swimming," Jet said, pulling her towards the ocean.

Ok, so a Taang moment for you Taangers, a Master Spillic honorable mention, because I love that character so much. Hehe. Shoutout to my inspiration for Spillic. A Jetzula moment because that's the point of the story. And a taunting hint for the Sokka song. My work for this chapter is done. Uhg, it's not particularly long, so sorry about that. I don't know, the chapters for this story are very short for some reason. And for some reason they just get shorter. So I may start posting two towards the end. Anyway, I have a question to ask concerning my story that's waiting in the wings, so to speak. I want to know, if anyone has any serious objections to making "Fate" a sort of character. I was thinking that because I'm dividing this story in parts, each one fifteen sections, it's complicated. But I was thinking between parts, I do a little bit of commentary courtesy of "Fate" which will kinda go with the title idea, "Because I Don't Make Mistakes." So let me know if you guys mind the Fate thing so I had start writing those parts in or not or just change the title. Anyway that story won't be coming out till after this one. And I may not even be finished by then. It's going to be a long one I think. Well, I guess if I have nothing else to post I would start posting that one before it's finished. But then, I do have some oneshot ideas.