Gosh! I'm sooooooo sorry that it took so long for me to update. You're not mad at me, are you? I was THIS close to having another writers' block. Why doesn't it just stop?! I'm gonna try my best to make this chapter much more exciting. I loved the reviews and I'm gonna reply them in a minute. Were you guys able to guess who Aang saw? Well, it was pretty obvious if you ask me. We'll find out soon enough, though.
REPLY TO THE REVIEWS
Jewelz2008: Glad you liked it. I'm sure you guessed correctly, seeing as you've got super cool ideas. What do you think of this chapter? Thanks for the review. *Thumbs up*
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Hmweasley: I'm happy that you loved it. So sorry that it took me so long to get this one up. Hope you're not angry. I'd love to know what you think of this chapter. You're very supportive, thanks for the review. ;)
Me: Now, to do the disclaimer, its Sokka! Sokka, please help us out here… *silence* Sokka? *Sokka snores* SOKKA!
Sokka: Huh? What? Am I dead?
Toph: No silly. You were sleeping. Now, can you do the disclaimer so we can start the chapter?
Sokka: Oh. Hehe *rubs eyes and yawns*
Me: Ladies and gentlemen, Sokka!
Sokka: I'm really sorry, just fell asleep there. But you shoulda seen the dream I had. Man! It was cool. I was in the Fire Nation and…
Toph, Katara, Aang and I: DISCLAIMER, SOKKA!!!!
Sokka: Spoil-sports, all of you. Okay, so Eastar Gift doesn't own A:tla, or any of the characters in the series, but he owns BSS BA, EGGS, and all the OCs… bla bla bla malarkey. Now about that dream, I was… *Toph earthbends him off the stage* Aaargh!
Me: Okay, so we're on to Chapter two of Ba Sing Se Benders' Academy! *audience cheers* *screen scrambles* TOPH!!!
Toph: It wasn't me!
Me: Huh? *walks to back of stage* Sokka! This is NO PLACE TO SLEEP!! *Sokka grumbles and walks out of backstage*
Me: Finally, Chapter two!
CHAPTER TWO
Friends, schedules, rooms and stuff
AANG'S POV
I was about to take a sip out of my tea when the most stunning girl I had ever seen stepped into the cafeteria. I found it near impossible to take my eyes off her. Not even the knowledge that I was staring could make me take my eyes off her. I analyzed her appearance unconsciously as I looked at her. Her brown hair was very beautifully arranged into a loop on each side of her face. Her whole body seemed to have been made by a master craftsman. But, by far, her most enthusing feature was her eyes. Pure, sparkling blue! It showed the color of the sky, or the peaceful sea. It flowed perfectly with her blue clothes. I could tell immediately, she was a waterbender. I felt a heat on my legs, it began to expand. But I couldn't take my eyes off her. She seemed to be searching for a seat. My table had three free seats as I was the only person on it. Then, her eyes caught mine. On reflex, I tore my eyes away and checked my legs. I realized I had been pouring my tea on my legs. How embarrassing! I dropped my teacup, which was now almost empty, on the table and tried to dry my jeans with a napkin.
I noticed from the corner of my eye, She's coming towards me! Oh, my. Oh, my. My mind went into a full panic mode. I looked everywhere but up at her. Please, let her pass, please… My prayers were futile as she sat on the seat beside me. I tried to avoid looking at her. Maybe if I ignored her long enough, she would leave.
"Hello" She said in a clear voice that sounded to me like an angel's. I couldn't stop myself from replying.
"Hi" I said. I looked up at her. She wore a smile that made my hands shake. I tried to act 'cool' and take a sip out of my tea. That proved to be a bad idea because I ended up spilling the tea on myself again, thanks to my shaking hands. She seemed to notice my shaking hands because she asked,
"Are you alright? I mean, you're hands are shaking and all." She raised her hand to my neck to feel for my temperature.
"I'm alright" I quickly said in a feeble effort to keep her from touching me. It didn't work. As soon as her hand came on contact with my skin, I had to try real hard to fight the temptation to close my eyes and lean into her hand.
"You seem okay…" She said finally and removed her hands from my neck. Is it just me or did she keep her hands there longer than normal. I let out a breath that I didn't know I was holding.
"I'm Katara. You?" She asked politely.
"Aang." I took the hand she had extended. I noted, her hands were soft and warm. I felt like holding them longer, but courtesy demanded I let go.
"So, you're a new student?" She asked.
"Yes… uh… how did you know?" I was surprised.
"I haven't seen a face this fine around before." She replied, then blushed as she realized what she had just said. She turned her face toward the door and shouted towards a very handsome boy, "Sokka, over here!" Great, she's got a boyfriend. I thought in sarcasm.
SOKKA'S POV
As soon as I walked into through the school gates, I smiled at the familiar environment that was my school. Another year of cool fun. Speaking of fun, where's Toph? I turned to Katara.
"Seen Toph anywhere?"
"Nope" came the reply. She seemed equally excited to be back to school. I stood on my toes scanning the environment for the short, beautiful, charming girl. Wait… what did I just say? Short? Yes, she's short. Beautiful? Uh… well, she's cute, and charming. I shook my head. I can't be thinking of Toph like this. She's my friend and prank mate, nothing more. Or maybe…
"Sokka, I'm off to the cafeteria. I'm kinda thirsty." I grunted in reply. I was usually the one to run off to the cafeteria once we arrived at school, but today, I just wanted to find Toph.
After a few minutes of fruitless searching, I decided to meet up with Katara at the cafeteria. I had to avoid the long line of students that would be waiting to collect their schedules. Toph would find me sooner or later. I walked towards the cafeteria.
Immediately I got in, I heard Katara's voice. "Sokka, over here!"
I looked in the direction of her voice and saw her. She was seated beside a boy that was too cute for comfort. I narrowed my eyes at him and walked briskly towards their table. I sat on the other side of the boy.
"Sokka, this is Aang. He's a new student. Aang, this is Sokka, my brother." I saw his face brighten up in relief. He liked my sister, definitely. I smiled. This year's gonna be my most prankish year yet. Now all that's left to complete this is Toph.
"Hey, Aang" I said.
"Hey" He replied. He seemed to be the shy type.
Just then, I noticed another girl walking swiftly towards our table. It all happened so quickly. Aang looked up at the girl and seemed to be admiring the girl. Katara noticed this and frowned in anger. Sweet! She likes him back! Toph, where are you? A rock came up in front of the girl, causing the girl to trip and fall. That could only mean one thing…
"Toph!" I said quickly as she reached our table. I had always wondered how she learnt to earthbend, seeing as she was the only student that knew how. She said she learnt it from some badgermoles, but how can badgermoles teach anyone anything?
"Someone does seem overly excited to see me" She said with a smirk on her face. She hugged Sokka.
"I missed you, Toph" I said.
"Same here… Snoozles!" She replied, breaking into a laugh. "Hey, sugar queen" She said, turning towards Katara.
"Ha ha, Toph. Um… Toph, meet Aang. He's a new student. Aang, this is my friend, Toph" She said, gesturing to show who she was talking about. She added in a hushed voice close to Aang's ear, "She gives everyone nicknames". Aang smiled.
"Awww, look at the cute couple" Toph remarked. They blushed. I was impressed, Toph had caught on so fast. This was gonna be fun!
We talked with each other for quite some time, food completely forgotten, until I remembered.
"Hey, we haven't gotten our schedules yet!" We all stood up and began to make our way to the administrative building.
KATARA'S POV
As we moved towards the administrative building of the school, I couldn't help wondering what bender Aang was. I hadn't asked him yet. Hmm… grey eyes… earthbender? Nah… he's too peaceful for that. Firebender? Nah… He seemed more like an airbender. But that's impossible. All airbenders are extinct. I wasn't making any headway so I decided to ask later. I then let my mind dwell on his appearance. I still remembered the way I felt when I first saw him at the cafeteria.
I was almost sure he had been staring at me. I could feel it. I remembered the fortune from last night. You will find the 'he' to complete the 'art' of your heart if you believe. I tried to identify him. I'd never seen him before. He must be a new student. I began to make my way to his table. I saw him look up at me and then look down, appearing to be cleaning something from his leg. I sat beside him. He didn't look up. He must be the shy type, I thought. I felt that was cute.
I remembered when Toph had described us as 'the cute couple'. Did we really look that way? I mean, sure he was cute and all, but I don't like him, do I? Strangely, I didn't feel okay saying I didn't like him. Okay, so I like him, as a friend. That's it… I like him as a friend. My conscience wouldn't be fooled. I didn't feel at peace with that answer. I like him? As in, like-like him? I felt my conscience purr in consent, and my heart jump at that. So that was what made it hard for me to take my hand off of him once I touched him to get his temperature.
"Katara" Sokka called me. "You're smiling"
"Am I?" I was surprised at how calm and light my voice was as I spoke, raising my eye brows.
We got our schedules and were headed towards the dorms. I looked through mine. I was in room 351. Same as Toph. Sokka was in 366 with Aang. My face dropped, our rooms weren't close as I had hoped. I was surprised when I saw that Aang's schedule had all the bending classes – Fire, Water, Air and Earth. I asked him about it,
"Aang, your schedule's got all bending classes. How's that?"
"Uh… um… must be a mistake." He rubbed the back of his neck nervously. "I'll have it checked later." I wasn't buying that but I let it go.
We got to our dorm. At least our room numbers were close enough to be on the same floor.
"8th floor! Oh geez" Sokka remarked.
"Don't sweat it guys" Toph said as she earthbended a pillar to lift us up to our floor. "Our rooms are opposite each other!" I pointed out in happiness.
Toph and I walked to our room. I opened the door, and then froze at what I saw. I was only able to utter one word…
"Azula?"
Oops! That's it for chapter two!
Me: Welcome folks! Once again, it's time for…
Audience: EASTAR GIFT GIST SHOW!!!!
Me: Yes! Well, I got a vote for Sokka from KaidaYuri, one for Katara from Melizza-XoXo-, and one for Toph from Melizza-XoXo-. They're tied. I guess it's my choice then. You know what? We should vote!! *audience roars*
Me: Those who think Sokka should be interviewed tonight? *21 hands*
Me: Those in favor of Katara? *20 hands* Ooh! That's close.
Me: Those in favor of Toph? *no hands* Anybody? *silence, someone coughs, then gets earthbended out of the building*
Me: Sokka it is! *Audience cheer* *Sokka walks onto the stage*
Me: Welcome to EGGS, Sokka.
Sokka: Thank you. But, pardon my asking, when you say EGGS, I can't help wondering, when do I actually get to eat the eggs?
Me: *laughs* No Sokka, EGGS is an abbreviation of Eastar Gift Gist Show.
Sokka: Oh. Alright then.
Me: Sokka, you've gotta choose one out of the three cards that are displayed on the screen face-down. They determine the number of questions you'll be asked. *Cards appear on screen*
Sokka: Um… I'll go with the one on the left. *Card is turned to reveal '1'*
Me: I see… Sokka, you've got to answer one question truthfully from me, and one from the audience. Is that okay?
Sokka: Sure. I'm ready.
Me: Okay. My question is… Do you like Toph? *Sokka's face becomes as red as a beet. He looks around nervously*
Sokka: I think so.
Me: Cool! I think we're gonna see more action in Chapter three. Now for your question from the audience. Anybody? *Lots of hands come up* Sokka, your pick. *Sokka points at a girl wearing a T-shirt with Sokka's face on it*
Stacy: Hi, Sokka. I'm Stacy Monroe and I'm your biggest fan. *murmurs from the audience, a few people shout "No, I am!"*
Sokka: Hi, Stacy.
Stacy: Why do you always sleep in your white polka dotted boxer? *Sokka flushes*
Sokka: How do you know that?!
Stacy: *smirks* Like I said, I'm your biggest fan. So?
Sokka: Because I want to. That's why.
Me: *stifling my laughter* That's all we've got for today's show. Oh! I almost forgot. The EGGS surprise for this chapter is that… Sokka gets a basket of eggs.
Sokka: Yes! I just knew there was an egg in it somewhere… *I hand over basket of eggs to Sokka*
Me: Hope you enjoyed this chapter. I think it sucks, just a little. What do you think? The handy review button is staring at you, begging you, 'CLICK ME!' Who do you think should be interviewed next on EGGS? Only one way for you to let me know! See you all on the same story, BSS BA. Thanks for viewing. Bye.
*Screen doesn't fade*
Me: Ugh! What now! Sokka, THERE ARE NO MORE EGGS IN THERE!!
Sokka: Oh, men…
Me: Bye.
*Screen fades*
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