MAYA [Book 1 - Water]

Chapter 12 - Talk About Love

-Maya's Point of View-

I wandered around the village for a bit until I stumbled upon a training room where I saw two Kiyoshi warriors sparring.

I looked at them from far away and thought to myself, 'Wow, even in training they still wear those outfits. It looks really heavy.'

I went a little bit closer hoping that they'd notice me. I wanted to befriend them. They seem to be nice anyway and I want to watch them do their training. Maybe I'd learn a few things from watching.

"Take that! And that!" I heard one of them say.

Wait... That voice seems familiar.

"Nice try Sokka but you've got to work on your agility. And stop making those noises when you attack," the other warrior said.

"Sokka?" I asked myself.

That's Sokka?! Is this what he's been doing all this time? Haha! Is he planning to become a female warrior?

I walked closer to the room quietly so that they would not notice. I stood in front of the entrance and observed them.

They did a few more jabs, kicks, blocks, and attacks until finally, they stopped.

"Not bad. You're actually improving," the warrior praised.

"Thanks. You taught me well," Sokka replied.

I can't believe it. He is actually wearing makeup on his face! I can't believe Sokka looks more beautiful than me!

I noticed as well from the way they both look in each other's eyes that something is going on.

Ooh... I think Sokka found himself a girlfriend.

"So, this is what you've been up to these past few days," I suddenly said with my arms crossed. The two were shocked and they looked away from each other.

I knew something was going on haha! Oh, sweet love.

"What are you doing here?!" Sokka shouted at me; his voice even cracked haha!

"What? I was roaming around the village and then I stumbled upon this place. Am I not allowed in here?" I teasingly asked as I walked into the room.

Sokka just looked away from me and crossed his arms.

"Nice dress by the way. Fits you perfectly," I teased once more.

"This is not a dress! It's a warrior's suit!" he shouted.

"Alright, geez! You don't have to be so grumpy!" I replied and then I looked at the warrior he was sparring with.

I just realized she looks exactly the same age as Sokka. She's a certified warrior at that age. She must be really skillful.

"Hi, my name is Suki. I'm the leader of the Kiyoshi Warriors," she greeted me while reaching her hand out.

She's even the leader? That makes things even more awesome!

"Nice to meet you, Suki! I'm Maya, Sokka's cousin," I greeted and then I shook her hand.

"I was just teaching Sokka some hand-to-hand combat skills. Want to join us?" she asked.

"Oh, it's fine. I'd rather watch," I answered.

"Come on Maya, everyone knows that that's what you're good at. Aunt Anika taught you a lot of hand-to-hand combat moves back in the day," Sokka argued.