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.

52. The Western Air Temple

After Aang soared off on his glider, Sokka and Katara gazed at each other meaningfully. Toph looked in their general direction. Nobody spoke.

Katara broke the silence. "I hate this avoiding thing he does," she murmured.

"Avoiding?" asked Sokka.

"Yeah." It was Toph who answered. "Typical airbender. Can't face anything head on!" She pounded a fist into her hand to illustrate her point.

But Sokka, for once, actually understood. He remembered how he'd felt after his speech, how Aang had comforted him. He remembered Aang's words: "I won't let myself fail again."

Aang felt guilty, and humiliated. Sokka could empathize.