Avatar: The Last Airbender

Part 6 (The Fortuneteller)

You had landed on a beach, giving Appa a rest. You had set up a tent and a campfire. A big green fish was splashing in and out of the water in the distance.

"Look!" Katara said, pointing at it. The fish continued jumping.

"He's taunting us." Sokka declared. "You are so going to be dinner!" He ran over to the tent, grabbed something and began swinging at the water. "Hey, where's the fishing line?"

"Oh. I didn't think you would need it, Sokka." Aang said, holding up an object. Sokka observed it.

"Aw, it's all tangled." He complained.

"Not tangled, woven." Aang explained. He turned. "I made you a necklace, Katara. I thought since you lost your other one." He held it up and grinned. Your heart melted where you stood. You couldn't keep the goofy grin off your own face.

"Thanks, Aang." Katara said, walking up and taking the necklace from his outstretched hands. "I love it."

"Great, Aang. Maybe instead of saving the world, you can go into the jewelry making business." Sokka complained.

"I don't see why I can't do both." Aang replied with a shrug. Sokka heard a splash and he looked to the water, the fish still jumping around. He threw the fishing pole, the sharp end landing in the water. The fish jumped over it seconds later.

"Stop taunting me!" He complained, drawing his knife and wandering into the water. You and Aang watched the desperate boy.

"So? How do I look?"

You both turned. Aang blushed upon seeing Katara. You casted the airbender a side glance and smirked.

"You mean all of you? Or just your neck?" He asked, tugging on the collar of his shirt. "I mean, both look great."

Sokka emerged from the water, holding the fish. It was as big as his torso. "Smoochy, smoochy. Someone's in loooveee." He mocked, pretending to kiss the fish, which slapped him in the face with its tail. Sokka dropped it in response and fell backwards into the water.

"I.....well....." Aang started.

"Stop teasing him, Sokka. Aang's just a good friend." She said, walking forward and patting his head. "A sweet little guy. Just like Momo." She said, petting the lemur's head as well. You visibly winced.

I bet that hurt, you thought. You knew this was true when Aang let out a very mopey, "thanks." You frowned and walked forward, picking the kid up in a bone-crushing hug. This only lifted the curve of his frown slightly. You placed him back down just as Sokka walked forward. You looked him over.

"You're soaked to the bone." You commented.

"I don't wanna talk about." He replied glumly. Then a loud growl was heard. Aang airbended to the top of a large rock to get a better look.

"Someone's being attacked by a platypus-bear!" He yelled before leaping down to help.

"Oh, hello, there. Nice day, isn't it?" The man asked calmly. You jumped down as well. Aang, however, didn't seem at all calm.

"Make noise! He'll run off!" He advised. Sokka and Katara rushed down.

"No! Play dead! He'll lose interest!" Sokka countered. The man ducked under another blow.

"Woah! Close one!" He noted. Your eyes widened.

"Run downhill! Then climb a tree!" Katara instructed.

"No! Punch him in the bill!" Sokka shouted.

"Then run in zig-zags!" Aang added. You rolled your eyes. This was getting you nowhere.