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.

57. The Ember Island Players

Sokka rose silently, tiptoeing to Suki's room. But Aang, who woke even to changes in the wind, stirred.

"Whatcha doing?" he mumbled.

Sokka froze. "Going to . . . the bathroom."

Aang accepted this, but sat up anyway. "Sokka," he whispered, voice strained with fear, "do you think that play was right? That I'll lose – again?"

Sokka barely hesitated. "No," he whispered, surprised at his certainty. "You will beat Firelord Ozai – I know it."

Aang exhaled. "Thanks for believing in me," he whispered, lying down again.

Sokka stood still for a moment, protectiveness swelling within him. Then, he tiptoed out.