Phew...next chapter up. Sorry about the long wait but you know..school...:P. Anyways this is the last set-up chapter, so next we get into specific relationships. Oh and also to anyone who didn't already figure it out the title of this story the song from the Beu Sisters, I just really thought that song really discribed the Gaang's relationship.

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Anytime You Need a Friend

The Arrival

(The Gaang)

"We're here!" Sokka yelled as he pointed to the resort. He quickly climbed up from Appa's head to see the excitement on his passengers faces. Sadly for him the only one of his passengers that was actually awake was Suki.

"Yep, Sokka, there it is," Suki said nonchalantly. Sokka looked at his sleeping friends; Zuko sleeping in a fetal position in the back; Toph was stretched out and drooling; and Katara and Aang... Sokka frowned,

"Hey, Suki,"

"Yeah,"

"Would you mind moving Aang's head off of Katara's lap?"

"Aww come on, Sokka, it's kind of cute."

"It'll make me feel better," Sokka said as Suki stared at him in confusion. Sokka sighed, "Will you please just do it?" Sokka asked. Suki rolled her eyes and lifted Aang's head from Katara's lap and placed it in front of Katara's knee as Sokka silently steered Appa into a sharp landing which caused the sleeping passengers to be rudely awoken. Katara, Aang, Zuko, and Toph all groaned in frustration and annoyance,

"Hey, what was that for!?" Toph snapped.

"Sorry," Sokka mumbled as the Gaang climbed off Appa to be greeted by a wealthy middle aged man and a young woman standing by his side.

"Welcome Avatar Aang, Firelord Zuko, and friends," the middle aged man greeted as he and the woman bowed to the group.

"So we're only known as the friends," Toph whispered jokingly to Sokka.

"I am Yang-Lee, owner of the Sho-Min beach resort. It is a great honor to welcome you young heroes to my resort," Yang-Lee said. The Gaang politely bowed in return,

"Thank you for inviting us," Aang said.

"You are very welcome. Now please follow my assistant, Haki, who will show you your rooms," Yang-Lee said gesturing to the lady beside him. The Gaang followed Haki to the main resort building, after several minutes of silence Katara spoke,

"Wow, the grounds of the resort are really nice."

"Yes, our beaches have been named as some of the most beautiful in the world." Haki said as the group entered the main building of the resort. "We also have many fun things to do other than our beaches including going to the hotel's spa, walking the surrounding board walks and entertainment districts, and eating at some of our lovely restaurants."

"You had me when you said 'eating'," Sokka said happily, "see, Aang, aren't you glad you decided to come with us?"

"Very," Aang said with a smile as the group finally reached the door to their room.

"I hope you enjoy your stay. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ring the bell next to the door." Haki said bowing to the Gaang before handing Zuko the key and walking away.

"You know I can already see inside and,damn, does it look sweet," Toph said with a grin as Zuko opened the door. The Gaang walked into their room and saw that the first room was a gathering room that led out to the balcony, on the left and right sides of the room were doorways leading to the boy's and girl's rooms and bathrooms.

"Wow this is a pretty big room," Suki said.

"Well, we are six people." Zuko said in response.

"BOYS GET THAT ROOM!!" Sokka yelled pointing to the right door.

"Why do we want that room Sokka?" Aang asked.

"I don't know, I just wanted to pick the room we got," Sokka said as he picked up his bags and went into the boy's room followed by Aang and Zuko, leaving the girls in the gathering room.

"Well ladies, what should we do tonight?" Suki asked as she laid herself out on one of the couches.

"I believe the correct question is what are you and Katara doing?" Toph stated proudly, "I'm going on a field trip with Zuko."

"Where are you guys going?" Katara asked casually.

"That's for me to know and Zuko to find out," Toph said chuckling as she walked into the girl's room.

"Okay then, Katara what are we going to do?" Suki asked. Both girls were silent in thought for several minutes before Suki exclaimed, "I have an idea!"

"What is it?"

"You, me, Sokka, and Aang, should go on a double date tonight!" Katara frowned,

"I don't know, Suki; I mean I don't really want to go on a double date with my brother, you know doing date stuff around him would be a bit weird,"

"Oh, come on Katara, this is perfect timing since Toph and Zuko are going to be out. Please, it'll be fun." Suki said obviously excited with her idea.

"Alright, fine," Katara said as a big smile formed on Suki's face.

"Great let's go tell them!" Suki said as she grabbed Katara's hand and dragged her into the boy's room. As Katara and Suki entered the boy's room they saw Aang and Sokka each sprawled lazily out on their beds. Aang was the first to notice Katara and Suki,

"Katara, want to see a trick!?" Aang asked excitedly as he sat up on his bed.

"Sure, Aang" Katara said as Aang swiftly placed his hands in front of him causing two star shaped flames to appear. With small quick movements of his fingers he made the two small star shape flames dance like firecrackers in his palms. "That's really cool Aang," Katara said smiling, Aang beamed at her as Sokka rose from his bed and asked,

"So what's up ladies?"

"Not much," Katara said before Suki could bring up her plan,"Where's Zuko?"

"He's in the bathroom," Aang responded.

"I bet he's shaving his legs, or chest or something," Sokka laughed.

"I heard that!" Zuko's voice yelled from behind the closed door, the group laughed,

"I came up with a fun idea for us to do tonight while Toph and Zuko are gone," Suki said.

"Where are Toph and Zuko going?" Sokka asked.

"Field trip," Katara responded.

"Sounds fun," Aang agreed.

"Anyways," Suki said, "I thought since those two are gone the four of us could go on a double date." Aang and Sokka stared at Suki blankly.

"Do I have to?" they asked simultaneously.

"Why wouldn't you want to, it sounds fun?" Suki exclaimed.

"The last thing I want to do is watch my sister and her boyfriend make googly eyes at each other," Sokka said as he collapsed on his bed.

"I agree, the last thing I want is Sokka to be there when Katara and I are making googly eyes at each other," Aang stated. Katara walked up to Aang, lowered to his level, and whispered in his ear,

"Please do this Aang; Suki is really excited about this,"

"Do I get something out of it?" Aang asked so softly that only Katara could hear. She smirked,

"I think I can make it worth you wild," she whispered in a seductive tone leaving Aang blushing.

"Alright, you never know this could be a lot of fun," Aang said to the group. Sokka rolled his eyes,

"Way to have a backbone, Aang!" Sokka said sarcastically as he rolled his eyes, "Erg…I guess I'm outnumbered, fine I'll go." Suki squealed with delight as hugged Sokka and placed a kiss on his cheek.

"Come on Katara let's go get ready!" Suki said as she pulled Katara out of the room and across the way to the girl's room. Sokka turned his head in Aang's direction and asked,

"Aang, what do you think we just got ourselves into?" Aang just groaned in response. "Just do me a favor don't be so sappy with Katara. Seriously I'd prefer not to gag tonight if we're going to some nice restaurant."

"I refuse to make promises," Aang stated. Sokka sat up,

"Oh come on I think I'm being pretty good about you two, the least you can do is cut me a bit of slack!" Sokka yelled at Aang as Aang placed a pillow over his head to muffle out Sokka. Sokka was about to make him listen until a knock was heard at their door. Sokka rolled his eyes as he made his way towards the door; he opened it to see Toph.

"What?" Sokka asked a little more harshly than he intended to.

"Let me in," Toph said as she pushed Sokka out of her way and walked into the room. She jumped onto Aang's bed and sprawled herself out causing Aang to bounce a few inches into the air.

"What was that for?" Aang grumbled through his pillow. Toph ignored him,

"Get out Toph; this is a man-only area!" Sokka said pointing towards the door.

"Then why's Aang here?" Toph asked, Aang responded by hitting her on the head with his pillow. "Come on, Sokka, Sugarqueen and Suki are playing dress up in our room! Have a heart!" Sokka rolled his eyes,

"Fine, you can stay; because I'm so much of a better friend than Aang!" Sokka said receiving no response from Aang who had already wasted his pillow on Toph.

"Yeah…whatever," Toph responded as Sokka once again sprawled himself out on his designated bed. Sokka, Toph, and Aang remained silent for several minutes until Zuko finally came out of the bathroom,

"Well, since you two are about as interesting as feeling grass grow. I'd say it's about time for me and Zuko to head out," Toph said as she grabbed Zuko's arm and began to pull him out the door, "its field trip time!" She shouted merrily as the two left. Sokka noticed that while Toph had a look of absolute excitement on her face Zuko's expression was one of definite uncertainty. Sokka couldn't figure out what on earth was so exciting about spending an evening with Zuko, sure he and Zuko had an awesomely action packed and exciting kick ass field trip, but he was still old stick in the mud Zuko. So with Toph and Zuko's departure Sokka and Aang were left to stare boredly at each other,

"I'm kind of wondering who should be pitied more, us or Zuko."

"Definitely Zuko, at least were going to get kisses from hot girls, Zuko's probably just going to get himself beaten up."

"Don't call my sister or my girlfriend hot,"

"What you don't think they're hot?" Aang asked jokingly. Sokka stuttered,

"Well…err…I…Katara's not hot, she's my sister….and Suki…uh….YOU SHOULDN'T BE SAYING THINGS LIKE THAT!" Sokka finally decided on saying.

"Please Sokka, I'm fourteen, what do you expect,"

"I miss when you were twelve, those were the days," Sokka stated mock dreamily. A speeding pillow soon found its way to Sokka's head. Sokka turned to see Aang smirking at him,

"Oh it's on," Sokka said as he grabbed a pillow off his bed.


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BTW I'm curious what do you guys want Toph and Zuko to do on their feild trip, I have a few ideas but I'm not extatic about any of them. So if anyone has any suggestions that'd be great (you will get credit)