Howdy all. Thank you all for the OC submissions, it was hard to choose one, so i chose 3. I'm sorry if i didn't choose you, but i loved all your reviews. Now the winners are: AvatarZeroun, A7XfoREVer and Kataangfan123. The characters will be (in order of the names from the previous sentence) Zeroun, Ben and Hikari. I chose the last one cuz i didn't get a name from Kataangfan (sorry xD) But anyways, I do not own the music, the 3 OCs that were created by them, or Avatar. Just thought i would say it. Buuuuut, the character 'Zach' (From my Ember Island story) i do own, because he is me!...kinda, im not as ripped as he is...Also, the band name 'Unholy Forest'...because that's my band :D Anyways, on with the chapter!
The police officer shoved Aang into the cell and locked it behind him, "For the last time, I'm innocent! I was using self defense to protect myself for that guy!" The officer continued to walk away and shut the door behind him. "Fucking stupid cop," Aang kicked the bars of the cell as he cursed.
"I wouldn't say that too loud, he might come back here and charge you with something different," A voice behind him said. He turned around to see the two others the currently occupied the cell with him. One was standing against the wall. He had a fohawk and clearly hadn't shaved in a while. The 'prisoner' wore a black sleeveless shirt, which showed up his muscular build and his tattoos that ran down his left forearm. The other sat on the bench against the wall, his brown shaggy hair almost covered his eyes, but he flipped it away from his eyes every 5 minutes or so. He reminded Aang of a younger Zuko. "I'm Ben," He stuck his hand out to Aang.
Aang was hesitant as first but came over and shook his hand, "I'm Aang."
The one on the bench laughed, "We know who you are Aang. We've been to your shows. I'm Zeroun." He also stuck out his hand and shook Aang's. "So what is the almighty drummer doing in lock up?"
Aang sat down on the other side of the bench, "Well, this dude rushed the stage trying to attack Haru, so I tackled him off the stage, when he wouldn't stop trying to hit me, I put him to sleep."
"Then how did you get those," Ben pointed at the blood and already blackening bruises on his face.
"Fucker punched me while I was trying to put him to sleep," Aang told him, wiping off the blood. "And if I may ask, why are you guys in here?"
"I was at a party tonight and when the cops showed up, since we had nothing, I thought it wasn't a big deal. So I let them in and they mistook my chemistry set up as me cooking me, next thing I know they are telling me I was under arrest for disturbing the peace, M.I.P, as well as cooking 'drugs'." Zeroun told him.
Ben laughed, "Well I'm actually here for a real reason. My sister's abusive ex-boyfriend busted into her house and tried to knock her around some. So, I, being the big brother I am, beat the fuck out of him. He pressed charges and here I am."
"So we are all going to be charged because of stupid reasons?" Aang sighed. Both of them laughed.
"No, we aren't going to be charged, I'm guessing this is your first time in here?" Aang nodded, "Oh god, you're in for a treat. So this is most likely how it's going to go down, they will pull in witnesses, they all will be on your side, then they will go get the actual guy who is doing the bad thing. Or the person processing the report will realize that the arresting officer is stupid as shit."
Aang gave him a confused look, "So this happens all the time to you guys?"
"Pretty much," Zeroun said, "the worst I'm going to get is community service. Once they check the vials, they'll realize the only thing close to crystal is Sodium Chloride."
"You and I will most likely get a slap on the wrist since we were defending people," Ben explained.
"Why if we have such a fucked up system, don't they try to change it?" Aang questioned.
Ben shrugged, "Not sure, they eventually get the right people, it just takes them about an hour."
"So like a TV show?" Aang sarcastically asked.
Ben laughed, "Yeah, just like a TV show. Once they have mistakenly arrested you, they usually learn their lesson."
"I just wish they didn't make the mistake."
Katara angrily sighed, "Dad got grazed in the shoulder Mom, why didn't you tell me that in the text?" They whole family was in one of the ER's many medical rooms. Hakoda sat on the paper covered bed as he put on his shirt to cover his new stitching.
"You're father was shot Katara and that's all you can worry about?" Kya questioned, "We should be happy he's alive."
Hakoda smiled softly, "Katara, you know your mom worries when it's not necessary. All that happened was that man tried to mug your mother and I. When I grabbed his gun from him, he happened to graze me, but he was apprehended by the cops."
"Wait, Aang is in jail, that mugger could be choking the life out of him as we speak," Sokka brought up, making Katara smack him in the head.
"Do you think that's funny Sokka?" Katara pointed a finger in his face.
"Whoa, wait, Aang, as in the drummer of Sokka's band?" Sokka nodded, "As in your best friend?" Katara nodded. "How did Aang get into jail?" Kya asked.
"He was protecting Haru on stage; he was pissing off this dude that is with his ex-flame. When he finally had enough, he rushed the stage, but Aang tackled him off the stage. The guy tried swinging at Aang and he warned him if he continued, he would have to put him down. He obviously didn't listen and Aang got him in a sleeper hold, knocking him out. When the cops got there, they arrested Aang, thinking he did it," Sokka explained to his parents.
Hakoda just shook his head, "I'm not surprised, ever since your grandfather stop running the department, it's gone straight to hell. They have great response time, but they're dumb as hell."
Kya gasped, "Hakoda, don't curse in front of the kids."
"Honey, they're in their twenties. If they haven't heard someone cursing yet, then they haven't been out much," Hakoda joked. He pulled them both in for a hug, wincing a little as he grabbed Sokka with his hurt arm. "Sometimes I really miss when you both were little, but I'm so proud of you both." He kissed them both on the top of their heads.
"Thanks dad," Both of them muttered, not liking the obvious awkwardness he was creating.
"Now go help Aang. Also, would it hurt to come over more often?" Hakoda laughed.
Sokka was the first to get out his father's grasp, "Dad, we were just over there yesterday."
"Oh yeah…well come over more often," Hakoda told them. "Bring Aang over tomorrow, I would like to see him…well, you know, not behind bars."
Katara softly smiled, "So would I."
One of the officers came to the cell and unlocked it, "Zeroun, you're free, the charges against you have been dropped." Zeroun stood up, dusting himself off.
"Well, it's been a pleasure gentlemen, but I have to be going," He joked, "I'll see you later Ben, I'm going to go see if I can get a lawyer to sue the living shit out this guy." Zeroun walked past the guard and out the door.
The officer locked the cage again and left, "So how do you and Zeroun know each other?" Aang asked, making small talk.
"He's the little brother of the bassist of the band I'm in, he comes around all the time and watches us play," Ben explained.
"You're in a band?" Aang asked.
Ben nodded, "Yeah, I'm a part of 'Unholy Forest'."
Aang's eyes went wide, "Really? You're a part of 'Unholy Forest'? You guys are bigger than us!"
"But there are differences in our band," Ben pointed out, "We do secret shows and you guys promote yours. We both have a packed room every show, but sometimes Zeroun keeps the shows a little bit too secret and like half a crowd showed up."
"Zeroun sets up your guy's shows?" Aang asked.
Ben nodded, "Yeah, he's a fucking genius man, He's already in his senior year of College and he's still 18. As soon as he gets his degree, he is going to get us set up with a record deal."
"Haru is trying to get us a record deal, instead of us just recording an album in his studio, we are just waiting for someone to 'find us'," Aang told him.
"Wait, you guys have a recording studio?" Aang nodded, "Is it possible for us to get in there and record a couple songs?"
His face lit up, "Of course! It would be our honor to have you guys in our studio."
"Why don't you guys just make an album anyways? We're just going to make a CD and send it to any record company that will listen," Ben said.
"If you explain that to Haru, I'm sure he would be right on it," Aang chuckled.
The officer came back in, "Ben, you've made bail."
He stood up from the bench, "Well, it's been great getting to know you Aang. I'll be in touch tomorrow." Ben shook his hand as he left the barred cell. Aang stretched out on the bench and closed his eyes. He was happy that out of his dim situation, there was a light that shown through. Then he thought of the one he loved, Katara. He wasn't able to get a call to anyone and he probably wasn't going to for awhile. Aang remembered their conversation after the triple date, how Katara asked if he would miss her.
Aang looked around him for a second, then laid his head back again, "A Lonely road, crossed another cold state line. Miles away from those I love, purpose hard to find. While I recall, all the words you spoke to me. Can't help but wish that I was there, back where I long to be… Dear God, the only thing I ask of you is to hold her when I'm not around, when I'm much too far away…We all need, that person who can be true to you. But I left her when I found her and now I wished I stayed. Cause I'm lonely and I'm tired, I'm missing you again, oh no, once again…
There's nothing here for me on this barren road.
There's no one here while the city sleeps and all the shops are closed.
Katara changed the song on her iPod, the song reminding her too much of Aang. Sokka was driving them both home instead of the jail, Zuko was taking care of everything for them and promised to have Aang out soon. She pulled out her phone and hit the message button.
Katara: As soon as you get him out of there, text me.
She sighed as she watched the dark outside world pass her by, the dim lights coming from the street lights and houses they passed. "He'll be fine Katara." Sokka assured her.
Katara took out one of her ear buds, "We can't be sure Sokka, what if someone there tries to pick a fight with him?"
"He took that guy out at the show in seconds…I think he can take care of himself Katara," Sokka told her, "You should have more faith in your boyfriend. That reminds me, when are you going to tell Mom and Dad about you and Aang?"
"I don't know Sokka," She whined, "It's just not the most urgent thing on my mind right now." Her phone vibrated and she couldn't have opened it fast enough.
Toph: Zuko said the cops had dropped the charges against Aang and against now put out some sort of report or something, I wasn't paying attention.
Katara: Is Aang okay?
Toph: Not sure, we haven't got him out yet.
Katara: Well text me when you do!
Toph: Okay! Relax, we'll have your human vibrator to you soon.
Katara: I am so not obsessed with sex like you are Toph
Toph:….okay you got me there. We just got Aang. We'll drop him off there.
Katara: Thanks
Sokka parked the car in the driveway and the siblings got out of the car. "I just want to get into bed and sleep for like, 10 hours." Sokka yawned.
"That would be a change, since you're usually asleep for 11," Katara said, "If you stay up having sex with Suki again, I'm going to kill you."
"As long as you're not up having sex with Aang, I'll make that deal with you," Sokka and Katara shook hands and went inside. Suki was on the couch watching TV.
"Hey you two, how did everything go?" Her tone went to concern once she saw how glum they both looked.
Sokka rubbed his eye while he yawned again, "Dad's fine, he got just grazed on the shoulder, nothing he can't handle. Mom just freaked out."
Suki smiled, "Well that's good, but why do you guys look like you've been through hell?"
"We're just tired, it's been a long emotional roller coaster ride of a day," Katara told her as she climbed the stairs, "Tell Aang to come up to my room when he gets here."
"Oh yeah, what happened with Aang? Are they going to press charges against him?" Suki asked Sokka as sat down by her.
"Well from what I'm expecting…" Sokka's voice faded as Katara went into her room. She instantly disrobed, not bothering to turn on the light, and got into her cold bed. Katara moved her arms and legs on the sheets in attempt to warm up the bed, which, after awhile it did. Aang crossed her mind again, she hoped nothing had happened to him in the jail. The worst he could get was beat up, it wasn't like he would be raped or anything. She shook her head at the thought, trying to get it out of her mind. Katara grabbed one of the many pillows on her bed and snuggled with it, imagining that it was Aang. His scent was on the pillow, so she buried her face in it and drifted off to sleep.
"So the guy that shot Katara's Dad was supposed to be in jail?" Aang asked Zuko.
"Yeah, how did you not see him? There is only one jail in uptown," Zuko told him.
He shrugged, "Maybe they were in downtown. There is another one there."
"You got a point there…or maybe the cops are just too stupid to book real criminals," Toph laughed.
Aang chuckled a little bit, "So how is Katara doing? With the attempted shooting of her father and me being thrown into jail, it must be a busy day for her."
"From what I can tell, all she wants is to see you. I kind of took the wind out of her sails when I said I was getting you," Zuko said. He stopped in front of Katara's house. "Well here you go man, I'm sure Haru is going to want to talk to you first thing tomorrow."
He nodded, "Yeah, he'll also try to bake me an apology cake again…hopefully this time he will know the difference between icing and miracle whip. Good night you two."
"Night Aang," They both said as he got out and shut the door. Zuko drove off as Aang got to the steps of the house and knocked softly. Sokka opened the door and instantly pulled him into a hug.
"Thank god you're in one piece man," Sokka cheered, "Katara has been worried about you."
Aang struggled in his grip, "Oh okay, well can you let out of your bear hug so I can actually see her?" Sokka realized that Aang was turning blue and let him go. "Thanks, dude, you'll never guess who I met in jail."
"Criminals?"
"No-"
"Prostitutes?"
"Sokka, no-"
"Officers?"
"God damn it Sokka! Shut up for a second!" Aang nearly yelled. "I met the drummer from 'Unholy Forest'."
Sokka's eyes went wide as Suki came over, "What is an unholy forest?"
He turned to his girlfriend, "Suki, 'Unholy Forest' is one of the biggest bands in town, above us. They only play secret shows."
"I thought you guys were the biggest band," Suki said.
Aang shook his head, "Well, we're the biggest band that actually has public shows, but if you count EVERY type of band here, 'Unholy Forest' is the biggest."
"Well what was he like?" Sokka happily asked, he begun jumping up and down, waiting for an answer.
"He's cool, can I tell you about it tomorrow? I just want to get some sleep." Aang told him as he went past the couple and to the stairs.
"Before you go up there Aang," He sighed and turned back towards Sokka. "You and my sister can't have sex tonight. She and I shook on it."
Aang wanted to throw something at him, "Stop messing with my personal life Sokka, I will be with your sister anyway we want."
"If I can't have sex tonight, neither can you," Sokka crossed his arms and smiled, thinking he had one the fight.
Suki put her hands on her hips, "What did you and your sister shake on Sokka?" His eyes went wide, realizing the mistake he made.
Aang laughed, "Have fun with that Sokka." He quietly climbed the steps as Suki quietly argued with him. Slowly, he opened the door and slid in, shutting it behind him. He could just make out Katara's body under the covers. Aang dropped his pants and took off his shirt and got into the bed. She stirred a little bit, but continued sleeping. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her softly on her bare shoulder, "Katara."
Her eyes fluttered open and she wrapped her arms around him, "I was so worried about you, do you know that?"
"I figured, I'm sorry to hear what happened with your father," He kissed her shoulder again, trailing up to her neck.
"It's okay, my mom just freaked out over him being grazed, but he will be fine. That reminds me, they want us to come over there tomorrow," She told him, snuggling closer to him. "I don't ever want to see you dragged away in cuffs ever again Aang."
He finally kissed her on the lips, "You'll never have to again."
Haru watched with wide eyes as the band members of 'Unholy Forest' set up in the recording studio. The one that caught his eyes was the bassist. She had long chocolate brown hair, which went with her tan skin complexion. What mostly caught Haru were her blue gray eyes. He continually got lost in them. "Oh god," Zuko groaned, "Haru is in love again."
Haru snapped out of his trance, "Whoa, who said I'm in love?"
"It's obvious. You're eye fucking her!" Zuko said. "You better not fuck this up for us Haru or I swear I will have Toph cut off your balls."
"And I will do it," Toph assured him, "I've been waiting for the chance to tell people I can do that."
"I won't fuck this up…but you have to agree she is cute…like a better looking Katara," Haru said as he continued to watch her as she set up tuned her bass. Aang held Katara back as she tried to get up and kill him.
Ben came out of the recording booth, "This is a nice set up you guys got here, I didn't really get to introduce myself, I'm Ben," He shook everyone's hand. Ben pointed to the guy messing with his guitar, "That's Zach." Zach waved. Ben pointed again to the other guy in the vocal booth. "That's Taylor." Then Ben got to the girl, "And that's Hikari." She waved with a warm smile.
"It's nice to actually meet you guys for real," Zuko said.
"I hope you don't mind that we are trying out your recording studio before we actually record, we just want to get a feel for it," Ben explained.
Haru waved it off, "It's cool man, anything for you guys. It's an honor just having you guys in here."
"Hey Ben, where is Zeroun?" Aang asked.
"Zeroun?" Sokka repeated.
"He's Hikari's little brother, he's in class right now, but he might come over later if we are still here," Ben explained.
Haru nodded and got up, "Hey Ben, could we, um, have a talk?" He nodded as Haru pulled him over to the stairs. "So um…what's the story on Hikari?"
Ben laughed, "Aang told me about you, I knew you would be interested in her, unfortunately, she's not your type."
He started to walk away, but Haru stopped him, "Wait wait, what do you mean not my type?"
"She doesn't give it up man, she's still a virgin."
"That's what I need man, I don't want to be with those kind of girls anymore, I just want a girl that won't use me for my money," Haru explained.
Ben nodded while listening, "Well I'll tell you this much man…you guys are letting us use your recording studio, so we owe you one. Don't jump the gun on showing you like her, just be a gentlemen and get to know her. But if you fuck with her…I'm sure Aang told you the reason I was in lock up." He went back into the recording booth as Haru felt a chill run down his spin.
"You guys need anything before they start? Aang? Anything?" Haru asked.
Aang sighed, "No Haru and if you get a cake, make sure you don't bake it…"
"Okay, we're ready," Taylor said through the mic.
Aang went to the controls, "Okay, whenever you guys are ready…"
Taylor counted off before Ben and Zach started playing:
Taylor: I'm just a step away
I'm just a breath away
Losin' my faith today
Hikari:(Fallin' off the edge today)
Taylor: I am just a man
Not superhuman
Hikari:(I'm not superhuman)
Taylor: Someone save me from the hate
It's just another war
Just another family torn
Hikari:(Falling from my faith today)
Just a step from the edge
Just another day in the world we live
[Chorus]
I need a hero to save me now
I need a hero (Hikari: save me now)
I need a hero to save my life
A hero'll save me (Hikari: just in time)
I've gotta fight today
To live another day
Speakin' my mind today
(Hikari: My voice will be heard today)
I've gotta make a stand
But I am just a man
(Hikari: I'm not superhuman)
My voice will be heard today
It's just another war
Just another family torn
(Hikari: My voice will be heard today)
It's just another kill
The countdown begins to destroy ourselves
[Chorus]
I need a hero to save my life
I need a hero just in time
Save me just in time
Save me just in time
Both: Who's gonna fight for what's right
Who's gonna help us survive
We're in the fight of our lives
(Hikari: And we're not ready to die)
Who's gonna fight for the weak
Who's gonna make 'em believe
I've got a hero (Hikari: I've got a hero)
Livin' in me
I'm gonna fight for what's right
Today I'm speaking my mind
And if it kills me tonight
(Hikari: I will be ready to die)
Taylor: A hero's not afraid to give his life
Both: A hero's gonna save me just in time
[Chorus]
I need a hero
Who's gonna fight for what's right
Who's gonna help us survive
Taylor: I need a hero
Both: Who's gonna fight for the weak
Who's gonna make 'em believe
I need a hero
I need a hero
A hero's gonna save me just in time
Haru turned to Zuko, "Okay, I'm in love."
Aang's heart pounded in his chest as he and Katara walked to her house. "Relax Aang. You've met my parent's before."
"Relax? I'm perfectly fine," He lied.
"Oh really? Then why your palms are sweating?" Katara held up their intertwined hands. She wiped his sweat off her hands on him.
"Okay, I'm just a little bit nervous. It's only because this is the first time I'm coming over as your boyfriend. I'm sure they aren't really happy about your boyfriend going to jail last night." He admitted. Katara's face went a little white and she turned away from him for a second. "Katara…what aren't you telling me?"
She turned back to him, nervously smiled and chuckled a little bit. "Well that's kind of a funny story, well…I kinda didn't tell them…we're…together."
His eyes narrowed at her, "So you haven't told you parent's that we are together? Why is that Katara?"
Katara shrugged, "Well…it just never came up?"
"That's cold Katara…" Aang said.
"I'm sorry I never told them okay? I will tell them tonight, I promise," She held his hand, "We can even have make up sex tonight."
His face was still cold as he thought it over, then smiled, "Well that does sound great." She laughed as she grabbed on to his arm and laid her head against his shoulder. They continued down the road until they got to her house, she let go of his arm and opened the door and they both walked in.
"Mom! We're here!" Katara shouted as they entered the house. From the door way, straight forward was the hallway to the big and white living room. They walked to the living room to see Suki sitting on the couch talking to Kya.
"Honey," Kya smiled, "How did you sleep last night?"
"Good, where's Dad?" She asked.
Kya looked down the hallway to the rooms, then the joining kitchen, and lastly the giant glass door. "Oh, he's out there grilling with Sokka." She then noticed Aang standing to her side, "Aang! How great it is to see you. I heard about last night, I'm so sorry to hear about that."
He smiled as she came over and gave him a hug, "Thanks, but it's not a big deal, I was just protecting a friend. I heard about what happened to Hakoda last night, how has he been?"
"Good, it's as if nothing happened," Kya reported with a smile.
"That's because he's been shot before Mom," Katara added, "It's just like a paper cut to him."
Kya softly smiled, "Aang, why don't you join the guys outside, we are going to have some girl talk."
"Okay," He smiled and went outside.
She watched as Aang shut the door and looked at Katara, "Come sit honey, we have much to discuss." Katara looked at Suki who mouthed 'leave' , but she sat down anyways. "Here, have some white wine your father bought." Kya poured into a glass and handed it to Katara.
Katara eyed the glass for a second, "Okay Mom, what's going on, the last time you gave me alcohol you told me you two were kicking me out of the house. You know what, let me drink some before you tell me the news."
She tipped the glass back, "We've set you up on a blind date." Katara spit out the wine.
"YOU WHAT?"
I know, another cliff hanger? I'm a huge dick, i know lol. But hey, i have to do something to keep you all here now don't i? I hope you all liked it, especially the owners of the OCs, because I did my best to try to get there characters perfect. Also, they're going to be in multi-chapters, so you'll get to know them. If any of you were wondering, 'Hikari' is 'Dawn', you know, from Pokemon. I just thought the name sounded cool and Avatar-like. The songs i chose for this chapter were "Dear God" by Avenged Sevenfold and "Hero" by Skillet. I recommend both songs, but again, it's my opinion, you can like whatever you want :) Preview of Next Chapter: Haru makes his advances on Hikari, Katara's 'blind date' makes an apperence, and Toph gives Zuko a surprise.
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