As Good As Brothers

by AnnabethLuna

Sokka's never sure whether to be irritated, awed, or protective when he's around Aang. But one thing he does know is that he wouldn't trade a second of it. 61 drabbles from Sokka's perspective (one per episode), showing his relationship to Aang.

23. Return to Omashu

If you asked Sokka, this was ridiculous. Aang was putting them in danger to rescue a hundred-some-year-old king who might not even be there.

Katara tried suggesting looking for a different teacher, but Aang's face was set.

"This isn't about finding a teacher." His eyes grew wider; his voice softened. "This is about finding a friend."

Then Sokka got it. He saw the look in Aang's eyes – and recognized it. Determined, fiercely protective: the look of a person who would do anything to save his friends.

And if Sokka or Katara were in danger, Aang would look just the same.