Chapter 6
Sokka stood on the bridge where Yue and he met on those cold nights. Why did she repel me like that...
Sokka curled his hands into fists. He wasn't angry just a little upset and he wondered if it was something he did. He sighed then decided to head back to the hut where his friends dwelled. He turned just to find his sister standing before him.
"Where were you?!"
"Her Sanctuary," Sokka replied softly. The young waterbenders expression softened then muttered something about how they shouldn't of come. She then muttered something about how they shouldn't of come. "I'm fine, Katara, don't worry about it."
Katara just looked at him. "Seriously Katara, I'm alright," he said, putting his hand on her shoulder.
"Okay...well come on we've been invited to go eat breakfast with Arnook."
Sokka shook his head and his sister gave him a quizzical expression. "You go ahead...I'm not hungry."
"But your always hungry," Katara mumbled before turning away from her brother. "Well go tend to Appa then...I'm sure he'll be happy to see you."
Sokka nodded before heading towards the place Appa was being kept. "Hey there buddy," Sokka greeted the huge creature. Appa ran towards Sokka thus knocking him over. "No Appa!"Sokka exclaimed, but it was to late the bison had licked him. "Ah man now I'm all wet...thanks a lot!"
As Sokka tried to free himself from Appa he heard a girl giggling. His heart fluttered as he remembered when this exact same thing happened except Yue was there laughing and smiling as Sokka got mauled.
Sokka finally was able to wiggle his way out from beneath the behemoth then looked towards the source of the laughter just to find that cute blond looking his way. He rubbed the back of his head then waved at her with his other hand, feeling slightly embarrassed. She waved back as she approached him and Appa.
"He must like you a lot," Claire said, touching Appa.
"Um yeah...,"Sokka said, shocked that Appa was letting her pet him. "He must like you to."
Chantrea just smiled not saying a word. Sokka bit his lip nervously, Why did this girl make him so damn nervous?
His heart pounded against his chest many thoughts going through his head. Soon he lost all sense of reality as his thoughts consumed him.
"Are you ok?" Chantrea asked, bringing Sokka out of his trance.
"Y-yeah," he stuttered, rubbing the back of his head. Chantrea touched his face, smiling gently. To her surprise he grasped her hand instead of pulling away. Their eyes met and their faces edged closer and closer together. When their noses touched they both snapped out of their trances and pulled away from each other. "Um nice weather huh?" Sokka said, trying to relieve tension.
"Yeah," Chantrea said. Sokka looked at her. She was as red as a beet and he couldn't help, but laugh. Why am I so drawn to her...I hardly know her and I'm involved with Suki...What's wrong with me? Sokka slapped a hand to his forehead, shaking his head.
"Well I need to tend to Appa...so yeah, later," Sokka turned and petted the giant before getting him some food.
"I'll just sit here till your done," Chantrea said, sitting on the step. Sokka sighed continuing his duties to Appa. He finished then went to sit next to Chantrea. "Finished?"
Sokka nodded. "I'm not trying to be rude or anything...,but why are you here?"
"I just wanted to thank you again and perhaps talk?" she said, twiddling her thumbs.
"Alright, so what do you want to talk about?"
"About Princess Yue," she said, looking at Sokka seriously.
"H-how...I mean what about her?" Sokka questioned, eyeing the blond suspiciously.
"You were close?"
"Yeah..."
"Tell me about her...please?"
Sokka sighed and nodded before telling everything he knew about her. After he finished Claire was quiet probably lost in thought. "Is that all you wanted to know?" Sokka asked, breaking the silence.
"Um yeah...thanks," Chantrea said, standing up.
"Why did you wanna know so much-
"Sokka!" a familiar voice came. Sokka stood and before he knew it a woman with shoulder length brown-red hair came running towards him.
"S-suki?!" Sokka managed to make out after she had leapt at him. "What are you doing-"
"Visiting you of course," Suki said, nesting her head in his chest. "Missed me at all?"
Sokka smiled, holding her close. "Everyday..."
Suki pulled away and smiled at him before pressing her lips against his.
"I guess I'll leave you two alone," Chantrea said, walking away. Sokka pulled away from Suki almost immediately and ran after Chantrea.
"Wait," he whispered, grabbing her hand. Chantrea sighed, looking back at him.
"What do you want from me?"
Sokka blinked trying to dissolve the image that he saw before him. Instead of seeing Chantrea he saw Yue staring back at him.
"What?" Chantrea asked in a distressed tone as her eyes shifted back and forth. Sokka shook his head.
"Can we talk later,"he said, squeezing her hand. Claire nodded. Sokka smiled as he released her. Chantrea smiled back weakly before running away. Sokka looked back at Suki whom had a quizzical expression on her face. "Who was that girl?"
"W-who was that?"Suki asked, holding her fist against her heart.
"Her names Chantrea, I met her just the other day," Sokka walked back towards Suki. Suki just nodded and smiled. She wasn't wearing her usual Kyoshi warriors outfit or makeup. Instead she wore a nice long sleeved green silk robe with gold symbols and her makeup was light it wasn't heavy like it was when she wore her warriors outfit. The light red eye shadow was a nice touch considering she was wearing green so it matched. He smiled at her before pulling her into his arms. "You look really nice Suki," he said, planting a kiss on her ear. She shivered for a moment but let out a soft. "Thanks..."
He chuckled as her already pink cheeks turned red. He held her chin up so she was looking at him now. "Now where were we?" he questioned, leaning in and kissing her deeply.
Chantrea sat in her hut all alone, her knees were snug against her chest as she tried not to cry. She felt like her heart got torn out...she hardly knew Sokka, yet she couldn't help but feel hurt. Why did she feel this way? She shouldn't. She shook her head deciding to take a walk to clear her head. As she walked she came across where the chief lived. She heads up the steps without thinking. Her heart started beat a little faster with each step she took...what was it about this place? It felt more and more like home as she got closer to the entrance. She stopped at the opening and rested her hand on the ice wall.
"Hello there," a voice greeted. Claire turned to see Chief Arnook standing before her. She blinked and her mouth opened but she just kinda froze as she tried to speak. "Something wrong child?" he questioned.
"N-no father.." Chantrea blinked at what she said it was kinda awkward.
"What did you just call me?" Arnook questioned, staring down at her keeping his stern look even though he was confused. Chantrea shook her head, her cheeks turning red.
"I'm sorry I j-just say the strangest things when I g-get n-nervous,"she said, rubbing her arm. She started bouncing from one foot to the other anxiously. He just let out a laugh startling Chantrea. He rested his hand on her shoulder. Chantrea just blinked at him utterly confused.
Arnook smiled at her. "Was there something you needed?"
Chantrea shook her head. "N-no sir."
He raised his eyebrow letting his hand slide off her shoulder. "Then why are you here?" he questioned. Chantrea shrugged before running down the steps leaving Arnook more confused then he already was.
"What was that all about?"
Chantrea ran through the town not knowing where she was going. She was so confused. Why had she called the Chief father and why was she suddenly having feelings for a man she only knew for a day? ...not even that! She finally stopped when she was on a bridge. She folded her arms on the ledge and laid her head on them. Tears started spilling down her face to her surprise. Why was she crying?
What's going on with me?
"Hey."
Chantrea looked up to see Ly standing a few feet from her. "Hi..." she said before looking back down into the water. Ly strolled over to her and put an arm around her.
"Are you-"
"I'm fine..." Chantrea said coldly, pulling away from Ly. Ly folded his arms giving her a stern look. Chantrea sighed, looking up at him. "I don't know what's going on with me...I'm seriously screwed up ever since I passed out the other day..."
Ly facial expression softened. He wasn't good with words but it wasn't like he needed to say anything to make Claire feel better just his body language comforted her like now as he pulled her into a hug. She let her head rest against his chest. Ly was tall he had about a foot on her and he was well built so when he hugged her it made her feel safe and reassured that everything was gonna be alright. That's why she loved this guy more then anything in the world cause he could make everything alright with the simplest of gestures. Then as she started thinking about Sokka she pushed Leon back gently with a sigh. Ly looked at her, his eyes full of concern. "Ly, can you let me have some time to myself for a little bit...please?" she questioned, folding her hands together as she rested them on her chest.
"Sure thing." he rested his large hand on her cheek for a moment before turning and walking away. Chantrea sighed, resting her arms on the edge against the edge once more. What now?
"Sokka's been gone for quite awhile," Katara said with a frown. "I'm worried about him..."
"Ah, he's fine," Toph stated, running her finger in slow circles on the table. Katara just sighed.
"I haven't seen him in months and when I finally get to be with him he goes running off," Katara complained. "That's just like him..."
Aang sighed. "Women..."
Katara slapped him in the back of the head. "You hush!" she exclaimed. Aang waved his hands defensively before ducking under the table.
"I'm under attack!" Aang exclaimed, holding his arms over his head. Katara had to laugh he was an adorable.
"Get up here,"she said, pulling him up from under the table. She then planted a kiss on his forehead. Aang's face went red.
"Why do you find the need to do that?" he questioned, giving her a dirty look. Katara just smiled not replying. The door swung open and there stood Sokka and Suki. Sokka had Suki in his arms. They both turned bright red.
"We didn't think you guys would be here..."Sokka muttered, setting down Suki. Katara then jumped up to her feet coming face to face with Sokka. She was furious with him but she didn't say a word which made Sokka nervous. "Um...something wrong?" Sokka asked. Katara then punched him. "So this is what you've been doing running around with Suki?!" she exclaimed. "You have time for her but not for us? For me? Your own flesh and blood?!"
Sokka looked around the room nervously. "Katara..."
Katara just glared at him and pushed passed him. He understood why she was upset he hadn't spent even two seconds with her the whole time he had been here. Now he felt guilty. He placed a kiss on top of Suki's forehead. "I'll be back..."
Suki nodded then went to have a seat with the other two. Sokka went outside to wear Katara stood fuming. "Katara, I'm sorry...I've been busy since I got here..."
"With what? Making out with girls?!"
Sokka sighed, turning his sister around so now she was facing him. "Katara, I'm sorry I haven't been hanging around. First Arnook takes me away to ask me to go talk to Yue then that girl Chantrea came out of no where and passed out...I couldn't leave her...then I was so upset about not being able to talk with Yue I needed to be alone today..."
Katara sighed. "I know that..."
"Then why are you making such a fuss about this? we haven't even been here for two days..."
Katara shook her head. "I don't know...I just miss you Sokka..."
Sokka smiled at his sister softly before pulling her into a hug. "I miss you too..."
Katara smiled as she hugged her brother back. "Well um lets go back inside the others want to see you too.."
Sokka nodded. "I know but..."
Katara gave him a dirty look. "But?"
Sokka laughed. "I need some alone time with my baby sister..."
Katara expression softened and she laughed as he dragged her down the steps to their brother-sister filled evening.
"Where are you going now?" Katara asked, folding her arms as they arrived back at the hut.
"To go talk to Chantrea..." Sokka replied over his shoulder.
"That girl that you helped out the other day?"
"Yeah..."
Katara raised her eyebrow. "Alright then," she said, turning to go inside the hut.
"Tell the others I'll be back in a few hours," he called after her. Katara nodded stepping inside. Sokka then went on his search for Chantrea where in the North Pole could she be. He soon found her on the bridge he and Yue had met up on two years ago. He took in a breath before heading up the steps as he tried to relieve himself of the memories.
"Hey there," Sokka said as he came closer to her. His heart started thumping against his chest as he looked at her. Chantrea looked at him she looked like she had been crying. They just stood there staring at each other for a moment. Sokka kept seeing Yue as he stared at Chantrea. He blinked a few times.
"What?" she snapped. When she snapped at him like that she didn't seem at all like Yue anymore. His mouth curled as he got ready to snap back then his expression softened when she apologized. "I'm sorry...I'm just emotionally unstable right now..." she then chuckled. "But when am I not?"
Sokka didn't know what to say so he just kept his mouth shut, leaning against the ledge also now. Chantrea bit her lip as she stared up at the moon.
"Its beautiful," Claire stated. Sokka blinked in confusion. Her eyebrows furrowed at him. "The moon stupid..."
Sokka nodded. "Yeah it is..." he said, gazing up at it also.
"You loved her didn't you?" Chantrea asked gently. Sokka gapped at her for a moment before nodding slowly. Chantrea reached over and put her hand over his. Sokka gave her a confused look as she smiled at him. He pulled his hand away from her. "I'm sorry..."
Sokka shook his head. Chantrea bit down on her lip nervously. "S-so w-what did you wanna talk about?" she stuttered, pushing her bangs back.
Sokka just smiled. "Why did you wanna know so much about Princess Yue?" he questioned. Chantrea recoiled.
"Well I went to the sacred oasis and well Leon and I were talking about her but I had no idea who she was so I was just confused...and I felt a connection," she said, folding her hands together nervously. Sokka raised his eyebrow.
"A connection?"
Chantrea shook her head. "Forget it, I don't even know what I'm talking about...I was just curious is all," she shrugged.
"Fair enough..."
There was silence for a long moment. "Chantrea I..."
You didn't protect me...
"You alright?" Chantrea asked as she watched him pace around. Then she was caught off guard when he cupped her face in his gloved hands and planted a kiss on her lips. Surprisingly enough she kissed him back, wrapping her arms around his neck. Sokka then pulled back hurriedly when he realized what he was doing. "I'm sorry," he said before running away leaving a frustrated and confused Chantrea.
"Sokka!" she called after him, she wasn't gonna let him go until she understood what that was all about.
Sokka froze then looked back at her. "S-sorry..."
Chantrea swung her arms in frustration. "What was that all about?!"
Sokka turned to her. "I don't know...I was hallucinating," he said, waving his hand around. He shook his head. "I'm sorry but I need to go..." he said turning again.
"Don't you walk away from me!" she exclaimed. He shook. Why did she keep reminding him of Yue...she wasn't like her at all. He looked back at her for a moment before continuing on his way.
Chantrea sighed there was no use stopping him so she turned around and headed back home to her hut.
A/n Yeah I know I kinda rushed the last part of this chapter but I was trying so hard to get it done when I realized people were still reading it and it took me awhile to remember what I was doing with this chapter when I went back to it...I hope you enjoyed it! Sorry for not updating till now...I'll have the next one up Sunday!