ATLA • Sokka x Reader

Chapter One

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Sorry if it's slow, this is the first chapter and I haven't creatively written in a while.
Also, the story starts in a random village they stop at. It picks up between the Southern Air Temple and Kyoshi island.
Remember, I accept requests and tips on how to improve my writing! Thank you! Enjoy!

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As I walk down the river I calmly sigh. With the way the world is right now, the peace is very welcome. I stop and decide that this spot would be a good place to set up camp.

Before my parents sent me off, they gave me money so I'd be okay if something happened. So, I could go to the village and stay in an inn, but for one, it's much calmer here. And two, I'd rather save my money for something important, like food, supplies, weapons, etc.

I finish setting up my tent and walk up to the river. I love water I think as I place my hand in the river and let the water run over it. I look around, taking in my surroundings when I see small rock in the water. I grab it out of the river and look at it. It's smooth, round, and the size of a cherry. I pocket it and stand up stretching. The sun's starting to go down. I should run to the village and grab something to eat before it gets too dark.

I get to the village and look around. The light is warm and it seems that there's a small festival going on in the square, because a fire is lit, and people are dancing around it joyfully.
I smile and begin to look, either for a merchant, or a restaurant.

I suddenly feel an urge to look to the left, so I do. Entering the village, I see a bald kid with a staff, a girl with a water sac on her hip, and a guy with a boomerang. Curious, I watch them as they enter the village, and I start to hear what they're talking about.

"Katara," the boomerang guy began, "Can we buy some meat? I'm starving."
"No Sokka. We're just here to replace the fishing rod. Besides, we don't have enough money."
I continue to watch them curiously. My eyes follow boomerang guy and water girl as they walk off, but then I notice the bald kid getting distracted by a merchants booth. I don't know why, but I walk over to the kid and begin browsing with him.

The kid was looking at some sweets being sold, but not making a move to grab any.
"Hey kid," he turns his head to look at me. "Any sweets you recommend?" I ask.
"Oh! Umm.. those over there." He points to a bag of candied orange peels.
"Alright, cool." I order some from the merchant and hand them their money. I turn towards the kid.
"Here you go kid!" I smile, handing him the bag.
"Really?! Thanks!" He exclaims with a massive grin. "I'm Aang." He states, holding out his hand for me to take.
"I'm (y/n)" I say, taking his hand. "So," I begin, and start to walk with Aang following. "Are you hungry? I know your friend, boomerang guy is." I grin
"Ha ha, that's Sokka, he's always hungry." He chuckles.
"It's getting late, and I'm getting hungry. Would you and your friends like to join me for dinner?" I offer.
"That'd be great! I'll go grab them, you find a table in that restaurant." He says happily as he takes off to find his friends.

I enter the restaurant and am led to a table by a server. I wait patiently for Aang to return with his friends. Why'd I offer to buy them dinner? I bought the kid candy too, what the heck? I ponder. I'm definitely a bit of a cheapskate, so this doesn't make sense. Suddenly, I hear loud talking from boomerang guy.

"Aang, you can't just accept things from strangers! For all we know, those orange things are stuffed with cactus juice!"
"She bought them right in front of me, so I don't see how they could have any thing in them." He laughs at his friends paranoias. "Plus, she seems really nice."
"Ya, well your 'really nice' friend could be undercover fire nation trying to KILL US!" He screeches.
"You're just being paranoid Sokka." Aang finishes as they walk into the building.
Aang smiles and waves at me and I return the gesture. Suddenly boomerang guy was much quieter, definitely not calm, just quiet.

"Hey (y/n)!" he hurries over and takes the seat beside me.
"Hey Aang." I smile.
The two, who I assume to be siblings, sit down across from Aang and I.
"So," Aang starts. "Katara and Sokka, (y/n), (y/n), katara and Sokka."
"Nice to meet you (y/n)." Katara gives me a kind, almost motherly smile.
"Nice to meet you too Katara. It's nice to meet you as well Sokka." I say.
He looks me up and down, eyeing me suspiciously. "You too."

We order our food and begin to chat happily, sharing stories and jokes.
"So (y/n),"
I turn my head toward Sokka. "Yea?"
"Why'd you offer to buy us food? It's kinda strange you'd offer to buy stuff for complete strangers." He says suspiciously.
"Sokka, she's probably just being nice. Stop being so paranoid." Katara lectures.
"Oh no, it's fine Katara. To be honest, I don't really know why. I'm usually a cheapskate, so I don't know why I offered you guys food." I say.
"I find it weird. How do we know you're not fire nation trying to kill us?" I hear Katara and Aang sigh dramatically.
I stop fidgeting with a string on my outfit. "Because if I were fire nation and actively hunting you guys, you'd probably be dead already." "I have a question for you, Sokka. Why would the fire nation be hunting YOU of all people." I finish with a deadpan expression, getting annoyed with his rather ridiculous theories, and wondering how this guy could be so full of himself to think the fire nation cared about him.
"Because I'm the Avatar." I choke on my water.
I whip my head towards Aang, who just said that. "WhaT?"
"Yea!" He says with a cheeky grin.

I look straight ahead, staring at Sokka's forehead and start thinking. Is that why I felt a pull towards them? I think the spirits are messing with me again. Does this mean I'm supposed to join them? I'm never generous with my money, and I randomly get the urge to spend it on someone that just happens to be the Avatar? Coincidence? I THINK NOT.

"(y/n).... (y/n)...... is she dying or something?" I hear a smack.
"For spirits sake.... Sokka, are you serious?..."

I make up my mind. Looks like I'm gonna go on a life changing road trip and discover the true meaning of friendship.

I snort at my joke that wasn't actually funny and the GAang looks over at me curiously. "I'm joining you guys."
"I'm sorry, what?" Sokka questions.
"The spirits are telling me to join you guys, so that what I'm doing."
Sokka leans over to the two. "I think she's crazy" he whispers.
"I can still hear you." I stare at Sokka.
"Ya I know."
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"Anyways, I'm joining you guys on your mission to end the war. The spirits are telling me to, and if I say no, they'll probably kill me."I shrug.
"Welp, can't argue with that!" Aang grins. "You wanna go meet Appa and Momo?"
I smile and stand up. "You bet I do kid! Let's go!" I slam down the money and naruto run out the door with Aang.
"So you're just ok with this." Sokka asks Katara exasperated, hoping she'll agree with him.
To his dismay, she shrugs and follows Aang and I out.
He groans. "Does no one think this is a bad idea?!" He yells.
"Sir I'm gonna have to ask you to leave, you're causing a disturbance." A server says lazily.
Sokka grumbles angrily and leaves the building.

Since the GAang hadn't set up their camp site yet, they decided to come to my site. I met Appa, and momo, and let me just say, I've only know them for about five minutes, but if anything were to happen to them, I would kill everyone in this room and then myself. We were all just chilling by the campfire, Sokka sulking in his sleeping bag, claiming he was sleeping. I suddenly remember the rock I found in the river earlier and pull it out of my pocket.

"Hey Aang," I turn to him.
"Yea?" He smiles. I give him the rock.
"Uhh, thanks?"
"I told you she was crazy." I hear from Sokka.
"Ya, ok ponytail guy." I roll my eyes with a smirk.
"ITS A WARRIORS WOLF TAIL, (Y/N)!!!!" I laugh.
"I found the rock earlier in the river." I smile. "It reminds me of you, so enjoy."
Aang shrugs and puts it in a pocket. After a while, we all head to bed.

Im walking around in the spirit world when I see Avatar Roku. He gives me a kind smile and nods. everything turns to black.

I then see a girl in a green and gold outfit, surrounded by fire. I'm on Appa. She's telling us to go.

I wake up. I lay on the ground, thinking silently to myself. Looks like I made the right decision after all. But what was that girl about? I wonder as I drift back to sleep.

Momo is giant. He's wearing an emperors garb and were bowing to him, giving him praise and lychee nuts. All hail emperor Momo.
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