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.

39. The Guru

Sokka lay flat on his stomach on the saddle, gazing back at where the ships were disappearing.

"Sokka . . . I'm sorry." Aang had moved to the saddle, Appa flying straight ahead without guidance. "I know you were with your dad. It's just . . . Katara's in trouble, and she – I – we need you."

They needed him.

For all his life, Sokka's dream had been to fight alongside his father . . . but he'd just willingly left that behind. For this.

"It's okay, Aang." This felt right. "My place is with Katara . . . and you."