Hi again! I'm trying to make up for all the days I didn't write, so for a few days I hope to be posting new chapters regularly. So um… yeah. That's all I got.

Disclaimer:

Ummm… I don't own Avatar. (having a serious brain fart today)

As they approached the Serpents Pass, Sokka grew nostalgic. His mind filled with images of Suki, and the kiss they had shared before they had parted ways. The image faded as Aang said,

"Look! The earth tent!" And pointed to the small tent that had recently sheltered a woman in labor. Sokka noticed Toph smirking, and glared at her, even though he was perfectly aware that she couldn't see it. He knew she was happily recalling how he had fainted after he had gotten an unexpected glimpse at the miracle of birth. Aang was busy reminiscing as well.

Last time we were here, I promised myself I would tell her. Of course I didn't, but I told myself what I said was the same as telling her how I felt. It wasn't though, and I'm sure she didn't think of it like that anyway… Maybe I should try again. The picture of Katara, tears rolling down her cheeks as she hugged him came to mind.

Maybe she does like me. Aunt Wu did predict that she would marry a powerful bender… He shuddered, remembering the feeling of uncontrollable power that coursed through him whenever he was in the Avatar State. He was interrupted by Toph's voice as she said,

"Think fast, Twinkletoes!" Aang spun around as a large boulder came hurtling in his direction. With one swift movement, he jumped, drawing level with the boulder, and smashed it with his fist. Sokka turned around, witnessing Aang's earthbending display.

Well I guess he could protect my sister… but what if he turned on her? But Aang wouldn't do that, he seems to really like her. Then again, it's always a possibility….Gah! It's so impossible to reason with myself! He kicked a rock, but instead of releasing his frustration, he only succeeded in jamming his toe. He yowled, both in anger and pain, and clutched his toe, hopping around to keep balance. Katara walked by him, telling Toph and Aang not to worry about him.

"Thanks for caring!" Sokka shouted after her.

"Well it's your own fault," Katara said calmly. Sokka stuck his tongue out at his sister, then limped to the front of the group, whimpering. He looked ahead, seeing the stretch of water where the serpent the pass had been named for resided. Aang turned to face his friends.

"We should travel above the water this time, just in case." Toph broke off a chunk of land, and it floated out onto the water, with her standing on it. Katara made a walkway of ice and they ran across it to join Toph. Aang and Katara stood at the back, bending the water to act as a propeller. Sokka stood at the front, shouting instructions to nobody in particular, and Toph sat in the middle of the makeshift boat, staring straight ahead. Sokka watched as they sped towards land, knowing that the mountains in front of him were the only things separating him from Suki. His face brightened as the dawn began to light the sky, the beginning of a new day.

Chapter 4 is (finally) done! Who saw the season finale of Avatar? It was so excellent! I cried so hard…. Numerous times… I'm pretty sure the season premiere is in March, which seems an awful long time to wait. Also, who else is really mad at Zuko? Because I kind of want to hit him right now, or something…