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Sokka ~ Falling For Her Part Two

***Sokka's POV***

We were able to lose Combustion man once we left the temple. Everyone was exhausted, but we couldn't rest. We had to find a safe place for the others so we could finish what Zuko not suprising started. After we got the others to a safe location, the rest of Team Avatar, now including Mizuki and Zuko, had to keep moving. We stopped in a nearby village and restocked on supplies. Mizuki, Katara, Zuko and I went around to gather food while Toph and Aang stayed with Appa and Momo.

"You guys, we're going to have to split up to make this faster," Katara said. We all nodded in agreement.

"Yeah. I can go with Sokka to look for food," Mizuki said as she walked to me.

"That's good, that's good. I can go with Zuko. We'll attract less attention to ourselves," Katara said.

"Okay. Let's meet back with Aang and Toph when we're done," Zuko said. We all nodded. Mizuki walked into Zuko's arms and he kissed the top of her head. "I'll see you soon. Take care of her Sokka." I chuckled.

"She can handle herself, but I will. You take care of my sister ya hear?"

"You guys, we aren't going on separate road trips. We'll see each other again in like 20-30 minutes," Katara said. We all laughed lightly before splitting off. Mizuki and I walked through the markets and it was hard to find any food that wouldn't drain us of money. We weren't have that great of luck. Then there was an explosion. I grabbed Mizuki by the waist, pulled her to me and covered her as I leaned into a wall.

"What the hell was that," she asked as she looked around. I let go of her and we looked around the corner. Combustion Man was here, and he was blowing shops up. There was a young boy in his way and he just glared at him. My eyes widened and I sprinted for the kid. I scooped him up and ran for cover. Mizuki was getting people out of the market and was leading them towards the back of the town. I grabbed my boomerang and threw it at Combustion man. I hit him and got his attention.

"Hey ugly! Pick on someone your own size!...okay I'm not exactly your size but you get the idea," I yelled as I caught my boomerang. When he looked at me, his nostrils flaired and my eyes widened. "Uhoh. Ahhh!" I ran and started zigzagging around. He shot me near my feet and I lost my footing. I rolled into a pile of rubble. Then his attention was back to Mizuki. "Uki look out," I exclaimed to get her attention. She turned and moved out of the way just as Combustion Man shot at her.

I got out of the rubble and ran for her. She ran behind a stand and tried to catch her breath. But Combustion Man was two steps ahead of her. He snuck around the other side and was about to shot at her. I sprinted and tackled her out of the way. We rolled onto the main street and I was on top of her. The stand exploded and debris flew everywhere. I covered her using my body and I got hit with a hot board. I grunted and nearly fell over.

"Sokka," Mizuki exclaimed. I ended up falling onto my side and laying next to her. She looked me over and started asking me questions. "Are you okay? Where were you hit?"

"My back and Yeah I'm alright considering the fact that I'm not dead yet," I said with a light chuckle. She giggled at me as she put a gentle hand on my cheek. Butterflies flew around in my stomach. All I wanted to do was just kiss her. She was so close. But we weren't finished yet. The clanking sound of Combustion Man's metal leg coming our way.

"We can't do this by ourselves. He won't stop hunting Aang. We need to end this here and now," she said as she helped me to my feet. When Combustion Man can into view, he shot at us and we jumped out of the way. He aimed at me and fired. Before I could blink, Mizuki was in front of me and she was absorbing the shot. Then she sent it back at him. I caught her as she was about to fall.

"Why did you do that? You could have been killed," I said as I brushed her hair out of her face. She grinned at me.

"It would have been worth it if it meant saving you," she replied. Suddenly we heard the sound of water in the air. We looked and there was a water bubble wrapped around Combustion Man's head. He was being suffocated. I looked and Katara was manipulating the water from behind.

"Come on get up! Let's go," Zuko bellowed as he waves us to him. I picked Mizuki up bridal style and ran for Zuko and Katara. After a good two minutes, Combustion Man was down. I'm pretty sure he was dead, but we didn't wait around to find out. Once we made it back to Aang and Toph, Katara and Zuko stayed with Mizuki to be healed. I waited outside the rock shelter Toph made. When Zuko walked out, he put his hand on my shoulder.

"She's asking for you. And thanks by the way. You saved her more than once and for that I thank you," he said. I nodded my head to him. Once he walked away Katara came out as well and let me see her. She was laying on her back perfectly still.

"Hey there's my girl," I said as I walked to her side. I sat next to her and put my hand over hers. She smiled at me as she curled her fingers under my palm.

"Hey. Is your back okay," she asked. I chuckled.

"Don't worry about me. We need to get you better." I looked at our hands and my expression dropped. "I could have lost you out there when you jumped in front of me like that. You scared me to death."

"But I'm still here. You have nothing to worry about." I moved closer to her and pulled her into my lap.

"The last thing I want is to lose you. I... I love you Uki and I just can't afford losing you. So from now on, let me be the one saving you," I said as I looked down at her. She smiled as she shut her eyes and rested her head on my chest.

"Yes sir," she said lightly. "I love you too Sokka." My heart fluttered with delight. I planted a kiss on her forehead and we both just lay there and drift off into sleep.