A/N: So here's my third installment to my Sokkla100 series.

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007. Russet (AU where Sokka joins the Fire Nation during the second season.)

Sokka sat in his bedroom overlooking a request form from the Fire Lord. Ozai had requested that he make modifications to any of the war machines enlisted in the Fire Nation Army. His large desk littered with various scrolls and blueprints.

He let out a sigh as he placed the letter down with the other papers. His attention was then caught by a sudden knocking at his large doors. "Enter," he called out.

"The Fire Lord has requested your presence in the War Room, Lieutenant," the soldier stated. Sokka stood from his seat and approached his dresser. Removing his russet robe, he proceeded to place his armor on. Once finished suiting up, he turned to follow the soldier to the war room.

As he proceeded along the corridors, Sokka allowed his mind to wander. At first he thought of what to say to the Fire Lord, the members of the war council, and everyone else present. After all, being a Captain in a room full of Generals and Admirals one had to show respect.

Once he had made it to the entrance, Sokka lifted the curtain and crossed into the room. The heat from the flames hit him full force as he strode to his spot at the meeting. He sat at the end of the large table, parallel to the Fire Lord.

"Tell me, Lieutenant Sokka," the Ozai stated. "How goes your research? Have you been able to make any improvements to any of our machines?"

Sokka took a moment to think back to his studies, what improvements have been made, where he met dead ends, and, more importantly, what would please Ozai more.

"I believe you'll be happy to know that I've managed to improve the plans for the War Zeppelins," the foreigner stated. "The original War Balloons were smaller, and that allowed them to move faster, however, they could only carry a maximum of four soldiers at one time. The current Zeppelins takes the concept of the war balloons and multiplies the size which in turn multiplies it's carrying capacity. But, to keep the zeppelins in the air, we needed to add some machines, which in turn slowed the zeppelins movement."

Sokka gave everyone to take all the information in before he continued. "I've figured out a way to reduce the weight of the War Zeppelins, there by increasing their speed, without sacrificing it's carrying capacity. When the new plans go into production, we'll have War Zeppelins capable of rapid transportation of a large number of soldiers, also, we could forgo large groups of soldiers and transport two tanks with a smaller group of foot soldiers."

The members of the War Council began to mutter amongst themselves about the significance of such a discovery. Ozai, however, was silent. Sokka was tense. He hoped that his discovery was to the Fire Lord's liking, the look that his face was hard to read.

The former water-tribesman relaxed when he saw Ozai smirk. "Those are some valuable discoveries, Lieutenant. I can see that I've made the right decision in allowing you into my ranks. Perhaps a promotion is in order." Ozai looked to his right, towards his daughter. "What do you think Princess Azula?"

"I would have to agree, father," the princess replied. "I haven't seen anyone accomplish so much in such a short time since the late Admiral Zhao, and if he keeps this up, it's only a matter of time before he becomes a General."

"Thank you for all the praise your highness," Sokka said in a deep bow. "I am simply doing my duty as a soldier of the Fire Nation." When Sokka rose from his bow, he noticed the look on Azula's face. From what he could gather, Azula was planning something, he just didn't know what.

After Sokka's report, the meeting went on as per usual. Once everything was taken care of, the War Council was dismissed. With the meeting out of the way, Sokka made his way back to his room. Once there, he removed his armor and placed his robe back on.

Now with some free time on his hands, Sokka went to the balcony overlooking the Fire Nation Capital. He gazed over the city, the setting sun casting an orange glow over the buildings. The young man placed his hands on the stone railing, as he took a deep breath.

As he exhaled, he felt a pair of arms wrap around him from behind. Feminine hands slowly massaged his chest, sharp nails dragging all along the way. Sokka mentally sighed. "Can I help you, princess?" he asked plainly as he turned to face Azula.

Azula placed her hands on Sokka's chest as she took a step forward, her face just inches away from his own. "I just wanted to congradulate my favorite soldier for his recent promotion... is that so wrong?" she asked as she brought her lips to his.

The kiss was fierce and heated. Azula's arms wrapped around Sokka's neck; his arms wrapped around her waist. Their bodies pressed against each other. The girl's chest firmly against the boy's own.

When they finally broke the heated kiss, Azula took a step back to observe Sokka. "Why do you insist on wearing such a shabby robe. The color makes it look so worn and disgusting."

Sokka looked at his robe then back to the fire princess. He took a moment to ponder the girls analysis of his favored robe. "I guess it suits me then..." he said before he returned his gaze to the city.

Azula raised a delicate eyebrow at Sokka's response before leaving the young man to his devices.

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008. Ink (Same AU as December and Tapestry)

Azula wasn't one to regret many things. She never regretted choosing Sokka as her boyfriend, she never regretted leaving the Fire Nation, and she never regretted becoming a housewife (most of the time).

For the first time in her life, however, she regretted having kids. Don't get her wrong, she loved her babies. It was the messes that they made that she hated.

She let out a sigh as she scrubbed Ozai's wet fur more. "I'm sorry boy, but we have to do this or else we'll have to shave your fur off."

The polar bear dog whined a little as Azula attempted to get as much of the ink off of the poor animal as possible. Once the woman was satisfied that she'd done a good enough job, she heated up her hands and began drying the dog. Once finished Ozai scampered out of the washroom.

When Azula walked into the living room, she found Sokka lecturing their kids on what not to do with ink. "Yes, ink is used for painting, just... not on polar bear dogs," she heard her husband say.

"But daddy," Xifeng pleaded. "We didn't have any paper to paint on!" Kouen added. They had the puppy-dog eyes going, there was no way Sokka was going to reprimand them at this rate. For a pair of four and five-year olds, they were quite crafty.

"You're both grounded," she said from the doorway. "No penguin sliding, no snow sledding, and neither of you are going to watch your father race in the glacier dodging competition." There was a varying range of 'Aw's from the three other inhabitants of the room.

"Sokka, you're not helping any," Azula reprimanded her husband. Sokka had the decency to look sheepish. "Sorry, honey..." he replied.

Azula brought her attention back to the two children. "Now, both of you go to your rooms, and I don't want to hear a peep until I say you can talk."

"But, mom, Kouen was the one who painted Ozai!" Xifeng whined.

"I did not!" Kouen retorted.

The two continued like that for a minute before Xifeng bent the ground under Kouen into a small puddle. "Hey!" the now soaked younger brother yelled.

He stood from the hole and pointed his finger at Xifeng's shoes. "Take this!" he shouted before the girls shoes burst into flames. Xifeng began to use the ground to try to put the flames out, all the while Kouen was laughing hysterically. When the fire was put out, Xifeng tackled Kouen, and the two began fighting hand to hand.

Azula rubbed her temples in an attempt to calm down, but to no avail. "THAT'S ENOUGH!" She shouted, a pillar of blue flame erupting behind her. Immediately the two children stopped and stood before their mother, completely obedient. "Both of you go to your rooms. NOW!"

Quicker than anyone could say "Agni Kai" the two children were gone. Azula huffed before sitting on the fur lined couch next to Sokka. "I swear, those kids are as bad as you..." she said.

Sokka chuckled before wrapping an arm around his wife. "Now I'm sure they get a bit of that from you," he replied. Azula chuckled softly. "C'mon, let's head to the room and I'll give you a back rub. I know how much you love those," Sokka offered. The black haired woman smiled as she allowed her husband to carry her to the bedroom.

"I'm curious though," she said as he held her in his arms. "Where did that get all of that ink... we never have THAT much at one time." Sokka shrugged at the question.

"Beat's me, but I'm pretty sure that was the last of it," he added. Before Sokka could even get into the room, there was a crash of glass hitting the floor.

"HE DID IT!" "SHE DID IT!" The shouts came. Sokka looked down at Azula and chuckled when he saw her sobbing.

"Damn genetics," she cursed.

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009. Foreign (Also takes place in the December AU)

Azula stood at the front of the ship. Her eyes surveying the ocean before her, anticipating their arrival at the south pole. If the firebender had to guess, they were about five-hundred nautical miles from their destination.

A freezing breeze blew past the young woman. She shivered as she hugged her fur coat closer to herself. The coat itself was a gift from Katara, as a congratulation on her recent engagement to the waterbender's older brother. Azula reached up to her neck and felt her betrothal necklace Sokka had made for her.

The amber-eyed girl felt the crudely crafted Fire Nation symbol on the blue object. It wasn't a perfect replica, but it would do. She smiled at the prospect of getting married, especially to Sokka. Azula had to admit, that behind his silly exterior, there was a man capable of doing almost anything.

She clutched her necklace tightly as a single tear rolled down her cheek. The memory of her husband-to-be asking her to marry him still fresh in her mind. Azula felt a warm sensation run through her body as her stomach began twisting. Every time she thought of Sokka she would feel that way. It was such a foreign feeling, but she enjoyed it.

Azula wiped the tear from her eye and refocused on the horizon. They were suppose to reach the shore in a few hours, and she was quite nervous. How would the villagers treat her? Would they welcome her with open arms... or shun her for being an outsider? All those thoughts swam through her head as she imagined her future with the Southern Water Tribe.

Her nerves were put to ease when Azula felt a strong arm wrap around her waist. She looked to her side to see her fiancée smiling at her. "What are you doing up here for? It's warmer in the command tower," Sokka stated.

"I was just admiring the view," she replied. Azula noticed that Sokka wasn't wearing his coat. "You really should keep yourself covered, I don't want you catching a cold after you've just had your wounds treated."

Sokka smirked at Azula's worried look. "'Zula, I've lived most of my live in the polar region. I think I could handle this little breeze."

Azula frowned at Sokka's stubbornness. Noticing her obvious annoyance, Sokka pulled her close to him, his other arm now joining the other around her waist. "If you're so intent on me staying warm," he said with a smirk, his face now inches away from her own. "Why don't you keep me warm."

Azula smiled as she brought her hands to his chest, her lips pressing against his own. Unfortunately the contact between her hands and his chest caused to Sokka wince slightly. Realizing his burns must have been aggravating him still, Azula pulled away.

"Let's go inside and get your wounds looked at," she suggested. Sokka agreed with the young woman and the two walked back into the cabin, his hand firmly holding onto hers.

Azula felt that foreign feeling again and smiled, she would never tire of feeling that way.

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A/N: Anyway, I hope you enjoyed reading. I found myself getting into the December AU. I think once I finish, I'll just go ahead and post them all as one story. That's all for now. Please leave reviews. I strive on your feedback!

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