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Sokka’s day had not been ideal, he spent the majority putting up posters for Aang’s missing bison and decided to get some shopping done for the group. He had found a stall for cheap food like rice and noodles, meat and vegetables to cook(obviously more vegetables for Aang as he’s vegetarian)
Sokka hadn't realised that it was getting late until he left the weaponsmiths and the sun was setting. He was far from the house they were staying in during their visit to Ba Sing Se. Although he didn't mind the market he didnt like Ba Sing Se, Sokka was still dumbfounded by the ignorance of the war and how little help they were when asked if they could help find Appa, He was suspicious of Joo Dee too. There was no way she could really be like that… Could she? It's like she’s a puppet, doing someone else's bidding or brainwashed into a husk of a human. Something about this place didnt sit right with Sokka, Nothing made sense and absolutely no one knew about the war or were too weary to even talk about it. Other than finding Appa they had to speak to the Earth King about a strategy to take down the Fire Nation on the day of the black sun.
Little did the Southern Water Tribe warrior know, the rebellion of the frustrated Avatar didnt go unnoticed, certain people had been following him. To be precise, Sokka had been followed since he was halfway done putting up the missing posters and meeting Katara, Toph had gone with her to a spa while they waited to see if anyone had seen their flying bison and left Sokka alone. The Dai li were the stealthy secret service of Ba Sing Se, a couple of agents were tailing Sokka for hours while he shopped and browsed the wares of the weaponsmith. But someone else had joined the stalking, The Blue Spirit, a dual swordsman, who was known throughout the Fire Nation and the Earth Kingdom. No one knew of his real identity, the banished prince of the Fire Nation, Prince Zuko. He had come across the posters and decided he could find the bison in order to capture Aang.
Zuko’s search was interrupted when he noticed The Dai Li sneaking around, when he realised they were following a certain Boomerang wielding member of the Avatar’s group he abandoned his original goal of finding the sky bison and followed from a distance. At first, Zuko’s idea was that if anyone was going to take down team avatar it would be him but that all changed while he was watching Sokka from afar. The way his olive skin stands out in the sun, the way he smiles at the silliest things, how bright his blue eyes shine when he saw a particular sword in the weaponsmiths. A new feeling grew in his chest and Zuko felt an intense heat as if Agni burned inside him, crushing his heart with the heavy emotion-filled weight, even hearing that goofy laugh made his ears burn. What in spirits name is this feeling?!
A new mission presented itself to Zuko, protecting that Water Tribe peasant, it seemed ridiculous in his head. Protecting his literal enemy. What was he doing? Zuko questioned himself as he pressed forward when the Dai Li did. He thanked whatever spirit was looking out for him and that no one could see the conflict on his face, between the mask and lying low on the sturdy earth kingdom rooftops there was no chance of anyone seeing his face or reading the conflicted look in his golden eyes. As the sun set and the streets emptied he knew the Dai Li would be able to strike. He slid down the roof he was on onto the lower level before finding himself in the alleyway. A tired Sokka passed by the entrance, his silhouette cast a shadow with the dimly lit candle, it was clear that he couldn't hear the mimicking footsteps behind him. They were almost perfectly in time with Sokka’s foot-dragging pace. A new sound that alarmed them both was one that was eerily familiar, Sokka had stopped dead in his tracks and looked over his shoulder, it was earth bending. Zuko drew his swords and stepped out of the shadows, he was light on his feet barely making a sound, with fierce and swift movements he quickly took out the two rock hands heading towards Sokka.
Sokka couldn't believe his eyes, what and who is that? He could ask that twice considering the two sets of strange people were fighting in front of him. Two men dressed in green faces hidden by their hats were definitely from this maze of a stronghold, he had assumed from their different clothes that they may be the police of Ba Sing Se. The smaller stature stood only inches from Sokka was none other than The Blue Spirit, He had seen the Fire Nation wanted posters for him on their travels, he was labelled as a menace who stole and fought against the Fire Nation. What Sokka really couldn't wrap his head around was the fact they looked like they were fighting over him. Was The Blue Spirit trying to rob him before the Ba Sing Se police stepped in? He was so wrapped up in his thoughts he didnt realise the Blue Spirit had glanced over his shoulder looking at him, the expressionless mask’s black eyes looking into his like an abyss, Sokka wished he could see somewhat of an emotion. None of them had noticed the Dai Li’s strike. What pulled Sokka out of his thoughts was the physical pull of the mineral meat hook on the collar of his tunic. Letting out a half yell of surprise as he was dragged forward, only to freeze at the sight of one of the Blue Spirits' dual swords swinging down centimetres in front of his face and shattering the fist of rock, bits of earth crumbling to the dirt path.
Sokka was sure he would've fallen to the floor if The Blue Spirit’s arm hadn't prevented it, prior to his previous thoughts it seemed to be the opposite, The earth benders were after him and it was The Blue Spirit defending him. The silent saviour pushed Sokka back before he rushed forward at full sprint, skillfully using the blades to take out the earth bender who attacked him, pained groans left the attacker as the swords nicked at his limbs with each slash. The distance shortened now and the dual-wielding Blue Spirit thrust his broadswords at the offending earth bender who dodged one only to be impaled by the other, The remaining earth bender stopped using the earth hands and instead bent a pillar knocking the Blue Spirit into the air. He flipped and landed a few feet in front of Sokka, standing vigilantly, Sokka could see how quickly he was breathing. He feared that this ‘Spirit’ wouldn't be able to keep fighting for long, it seemed like it was two non-benders vs an earth bender. If they worked together they could possibly beat him. Sokka knew he couldn't get a good advantage with his boomerang down on the ground, it would ricochet off the walls and fall flat, if he were in a less confined space it would be easier; He needs a higher vantage point.
The Dai Li agent saw the scheming glint in Sokka’s eyes and glared, his green eyes filled with murderous intent, capturing a member in team avatar was no longer the plan. At least not unharmed, he was pushed to the brink and willing to injure his target, a section of a nearby building ripped from the nearby home and sent hurdling towards Sokka. Zuko was faster than he looked, either The Blue Spirit costume was tighter and streamlined or Zuko’s training with his uncle was paying off. Sokka was whisked off his feet as Zuko grabbed him and jumped, Sokks’s legs wrapped tightly around Zuko’s waist in fear of falling out of his grip, his arms clung around Zuko’s shoulders. There was a pregnant pause between them, blue eyes looking into the inky black eyes of the mask, They were both holding onto each other. Seconds felt like minutes in such close proximity, the shared body heat brought comfort to Sokka, Neither of them made a move to pull away even though a raging Earth bender was priming himself for an attack. The Blue Spirit put Sokka down on the roof using both hands to gesture that he stays there.
As quickly as The Blue Spirit got on the roof he jumped down to fight alone, Sokka had never been manhandled like that, picked up like he was nothing. He would be lying if he said he didnt like it. His mind raced at the many ways he could be under The Blue Spirits' mercy, The Man behind the mask had already proven to be rough when he needed to be, if he was this rough fighting he could be rough when…Tui and La what was Sokka thinking at a time like this?! He has a bounty on his head and he’s letting horny teenage thoughts cloud his mind. He pulled his boomerang out of its sheath and found a hiding spot behind a chimney stack. Sokka peered around the chimney to see The Blue Spirit shielding himself with one of his broadswords and crushed rocks around him, How was no one hearing this?! He assumed The Blue Spirit was a non-bender like him because any bender would have used their element to face off against The Dai Li agent from a distance but he had to get close using his swords. Sokka hadn't heard The Blue Spirit make a single sound, he had only heard the sound of his footsteps or the sound of his swords in a fight, He had yet to hear him speak. He wondered what his voice sounded like, what he even looked like, he couldn't even picture his face.
Zuko ran towards The Dai Li agent with the fury of a dragon, that brief moment with Sokka didnt help that strange new feeling in his chest, he wondered if Sokka could feel his heart pounding like Zuko felt his. He had to stop letting his mind get distracted, he was in the middle of a fight, if he kept thinking like this he was surely going to get caught and outed as his alter ego. With the blades as an extension of his being, he could cause great damage, Zuko had an advantage as He had learned from the greatest Fire Nation Swordsman; Master Piandao. Zuko lunged at the earth bender, who he was convinced was a master Earth bender, he could use huge rocs to take them out and prove his strength but he was mindful of his surroundings and used the smallest of projectiles to outsmart him. If Zuko had learned anything strength in bending isn't always to do with how much you can use, it's how much the basics of each element can be used to subdue your opponent. He lunged at The Dai Li agent swords in hand only for them to be clamped together but the rock hands, he couldn't move them so Zuko had to fight empty-handed.
A small flash of blue caught Zuko’s eye, Sokka had used his attack as an advantage and taken the shot, the boomerang hit the earth bender in the back of the head. Zuko knew how much that hurt, that day he first met Sokka he left the southern water tribe with a bruise on the back of his head that didnt fade for a couple of weeks. Zuko took this moment to swiftly kick the Dai Li agent back, The man flew back and hit the wall behind them and slowly sank down to the floor in an unconscious state. After checking both of the agents, Zuko sheathed his swords gracefully, he looked up at the roof and beckoned Sokka down. The brunet gave him a sceptical look and assessed the height he’d have to jump down, he paused and finally spoke with a hushed whisper yell.
“How in Spirit's name am I supposed to get down without breaking my damn leg?” Sokka raised a brow at the masked boy, noting how The Blue Spirit sighed before stepping closer to the building and waiting for him to jump down, was he really offering to catch him? Despite saving his life, Sokka wasn't entirely trusting of the wanted thief, not that Sokka had much to steal: just food. Even though he didnt completely trust him, he did respect that he fought for him, Sokka had to trust him a little bit. He stepped closer to the edge nearly slipping with comedic timing but thankfully he stopped himself. Sokka looked down at The Blue Spirit, he asked cautiously “Promise you will catch me?”
Zuko would lie if he said this wasn't a little annoying, He normally would groan in frustration, but he couldn't reveal himself so he took a rooted stance so he was ready to catch Sokka. When Sokka took the jump he landed safely in Zuko’s arms, Zuko was essentially holding Sokka ‘princess style’ in his arms, in that moment that strange feeling returned. Zuko’s heart pounded in his chest, he could see through the mask how Sokka was looking at him, deep oceanic blue eyes that sparked something inside him. Oh… Oh.
Now he knew what this feeling was. He heard his uncle describe it when he was younger, distinctly when he spoke of his late wife and his cousin Lu Ten’s mother, Love. He was in love with Sokka. Now every interaction with him and team avatar would be extremely awkward, How could he intend to harm them when Sokka was on their side, Zuko knew he would hate him if he found out. But right now Zuko wasn't Zuko, He was The Blue Spirit, He could leave this feeling bonded to The Blue Spirit. Zuko could see in Sokka’s eyes that he felt it too, Zuko figured it would be better if Sokka didn’t know of his identity. Sokka’s voice pulled him from his solemn thoughts.
“You can put me down now” Zuko dropped one arm letting Sokka stand before pulling his arm away, Sokka looked at him and rubbed the back of his neck, he was thinking of what to say. He glanced up at The Blue Spirit “Uh Thanks for helping me back there, I was honestly thinking they were stopping you from robbing me but it was you protecting me from them. I don't understand why but it's better not to question anything, I uh… had to learn that the hard way. I don’t have any money to give you as a thank you but is there anything you want as repayment?” Sokka could only imagine what face the blue spirit was making and quickly spoke “Anything you want, im open to anything you want…” Zuko half chuckled at Sokka’s flustered speed-talking, he could see how red Sokka looked in the dim light, he wouldn't oppose to trying this out while he could. Zuko took Sokka’s hand and lead him down a dark alley, testing him on his ‘anything’ comment. He knew what Sokka might like, when out of sight he pinned Sokka to the wall by his wrists, his knee in the gap between Sokka’s legs. He could feel how aroused Sokka was, Zuko had his own tent forming in his trousers.
Sokka could feel the burning heat between them, this was the repayment The Blue Spirit chose and he would oblige, Sokka’s breath hitched as he looked up at The Blue Spirit who was only an inch taller than him, this felt less than a repayment and more of a need they both have. Sokka ground his hips up earning a soft groan from The Blue Spirit, they were both hard, Zuko’s hands slid down his body after releasing Sokka’s hands and firmly holding his waist. Sokka moved his arms to wrap around his shoulders, Zuko moved first as he started to grind against Sokka, they both started to grind against each other groaning at the friction they felt between them. Zuko, one-handed, unwrapped his belt before pulling at Sokka’s under his tunic. Soon enough Zuko’s trousers were at his ankles and Sokka’s were off and one ankle still in the trouser leg, their bare cocks grinding against each other, Zuko’s gloved hand stroking them both at once. He smirked behind the mask that he was bigger than Sokka, precum mixing down the sides of their shafts, Sokka mewled into The Blue Spirits' shoulder. This was so different to masturbating, he knew how he would touch his dick but someone else doing it and he couldn't anticipate the feeling was new and made Sokka extremely sensitive.
Sokka needed more, he moved closer lifting The Blue Spirits mask so he could kiss him, only to be stopped. His hands were tied quickly by The Blue Spirits’ belt and lifted above his head then trapped there by the broadswords. Maybe being at The Blue Spirits’ mercy wasn't entirely good, he pulled at the restraints and saw what he had done. The Blue Spirits mask was half lifted up and his sharp jawline was covered by a mouth cover, He was slightly disappointed he didnt see his face or get a kiss. He looked up and saw The Blue Spirit remove his cover, had his needy disappointment been that noticeable? He still couldn't see the rest of his face, the mask covered his nose and eyes, he seemed to read Sokka’s expression well enough as he closed the gap, kissing Sokka passionately. Their bodies pressed together, Sokka needily moved his hips as they kissed, he hadn't felt like this before, Zuko felt like he couldn't hold back much longer. Saliva swirled between their tongues as Zuko deepened the kiss, he pulled his left glove off, having an idea on how to make this easier on the water tribe warrior.
The Blue Spirit pulled back, breaking the kiss momentarily to hook Sokka’s left leg over his right arm, his ungloved hand rubbed up Sokka’s chest to hold his jaw. He admired the desperate lustful look in those blue eyes, Zuko much preferred this than the look of hatred he’d usually see in them, His thumb pulled Sokka’s trembling bottom lip down. Soft gasps left him, Zuko could see how wet Sokka’s mouth looked, Perfect.
Zuko slipped two fingers in Sokka’s mouth, He was trembling from the position they were in, he was clearly inexperienced when it came to other guys. Zuko wanted this to be pleasurable for both of them, he got both fingers sopping wet from Sokka’s mouth, he made sure they were before he pushed in a third finger. Sokka had sucked on the fingers, he found it strange that he could taste tea and sugar? Perhaps The Blue Spirit enjoyed a good cup of tea. Sokka could only half guess, his mind was focusing more on the fingers in his mouth and keeping his balance, his right foot barely touching the ground as he had to use his toes. Sokka felt the fingers pull away from his mouth a silver-looking string in the dim lighting of distant lanterns and faint moonlight, He could barely contain his voice, soft whines escaped and rolled off his tongue with ease. Unfortunately for Sokka, his next sound that left his lips was one of shock and filled with pain, The Blue Spirit had pushed one of his fingers inside him. The Spirits fingers moved slowly, he was letting Sokka get adjusted and slowly stretched out enough for when Zuko pushes himself in, it would be painful for them both if he didnt do what he needed to. Zuko watched Sokka’s face as he added the second finger, his face twisted and jaw clenched before soft moans muffled into Zuko’s shoulder, Zuko wanted to see him break. He curled his fingers as he fingered the tight ass, sending deeper as he was trying to find what he was searching for, within a couple of minutes Sokka tensed up and a loud moan spilt out. His body shook and Zuko looked down to see the small stain of cum on his shirt, He chuckled and slipped the third finger inside, resuming the stretching.
“Haahhhh, w-wait, I just… oh spirits! Mmhmmm~” Sokka tried to break free of the bounds panting from his orgasm, he had never cum like that before, his leg squeezed Zuko’s arm as he tensed. His foot losing balance but he never falls because of The Blue Spirits' hold on him, he could feel the fingers inside rubbing a certain spot and spreading apart, he wanted something bigger. The very thing he wanted was rubbing against his leaking cock. Sokka didnt want to seem weak so he begged “P-please just put it in, I think I can t-take it”
Zuko couldn't deny himself much longer, he nodded at Sokka’s request he pulled his fingers out of Sokka’s twitching hole, lining himself up, the dripping tip of Zuko’s cock pressed against the warm hole. Zuko bit his lip grinding his hips, his tip pushed against Sokka’s asshole, Zuko managed to ease it in, he really didnt want to hurt Sokka. It was getting harder to resist what he wanted to do, Sokka’s ass was hot and like a whirlpool pulling him in, he grunted as he tried to go slow. Sokka on the other hand was still trembling from cumming once before, drool slipping from his gaping mouth, face twisted in the pain and pleasure of Zuko pushing inside him. He moaned out “Just do it, push it in~ I need it~”
Zuko pushed in slowly, lifting Sokka’s other leg so that one also hooked over Zuko’s spare arm, Sokka was tight. He needed the trembling mess in front of him to relax, He was panting and moaning breathlessly Since Zuko couldn't speak to ease him. He knew one other way to get him to relax, He leaned in stealing another kiss, His tongue slipping passed Sokka’s lips and giving Sokka a distraction. He slowly ground his hips pushing in further until he couldn't push any more in, pulling back to get Sokka’s approval on moving further. Sokka was sweating, It felt bigger than what it looked but it's inside him now and it's throbbing, everything felt hot. The kiss did help keep his mind off the penetration a little bit, now The Blue Spirit was staring at him, was he ready for it? Sokka clenched his jaw nodding at The Blue Spirit giving him the answer to the silent question. Sokka felt the spirit pull most of the way out before pushing back in, he was moving slowly at first but he soon sped up, Sokka cried out at the faster pace. The spirit buried his face into Sokka’s shoulder and groaned heavily, Sokka could’ve came then and there, he sounded hot.
Zuko couldn't believe this was happening, He kissed Sokka’s neck before leaving a soft bite, every sound Sokka made turned him on more. The only things he could hear were Sokka, the light swishing of Sokka’s trousers swaying from his ankle and the lewd sound of Zuko thrusting into him. Sokka felt so tight, he couldn’t slow down, he left pepper kisses across the bite he left. Sokka mewled at the tenderness that The Blue Spirit used to ease him despite moving fast inside him, He was a moaning writhing mess and he couldn't help it, moans pooled out of him. Sokka stiffened and cried out when Zuko’s cock hit something inside him, He must’ve known because every thrust and grind focused on that one spot, Sokka would’ve clung to him if his hands weren't tied. He could feel The Spirit's hips bucking, it was like he couldn't get enough, Sokka felt the same. Zuko could feel Sokka’s legs trembling as he focused on his prostate, He was practically drilling him, he groaned along with Sokka’s hitched moans. The moans and tightening of Sokka’s ass was showing that he was close and Zuko wouldn't admit it out loud but he was getting close too, Sokka cried out “Oh S-Spirits~! Im… Im gonna~ Ahhh~”
Zuko moved to lock lips with Sokka, moaning as he kissed Sokka passionately, Sokka kissed back hungrily. Zuko moved faster and thrusted harder, the sound of the thrusts echoed in the alley, muffled moans mixed in with the sound of skin slapping on skin. Sokka’s hips bucked as he came over his own chest, as he orgasmed his asshole squeezed Zuko’s cock tightly, Zuko followed next. He came inside Sokka, breaking the kiss so they could breathe, Zuko thought Sokka looked delightfully attractive coming down from the high. Zuko pulled out letting Sokka rest, carefully letting his legs down and untying his wrists after he pulled up Sokka’s trousers. When Sokka could stand Zuko was getting ready to leave, he felt like he couldn't go without a nice goodbye, he leaned in kissing Sokka’s cheek. As quickly as he came to Sokka’s rescue he had pulled up the mouth cover and fixed the mask, he left. Sokka pulled himself together, how was he going to answer Katara’s barrage of questions about how late he was or why he looked so flushed and where was the food? He hoped he would see The Blue Spirit again; after that he must see him again.
In the future
Sokka was in shock, Zuko had appeared at the air temple and now he wants to join the group?! After everything he did to them, trying to kill them included, He was not welcomed into the group. Hes not buying it, Rightfully everyone kicked him out. Sokka didnt even believe he freed Appa in Ba Sing Se. Ba Sing Se , he wondered if the blue spirit was still there. Zuko left and everyone was making Aang, the kind soul that he is, wasn't going to let him in. That is until he let out a bombshell.
“Zuko actually saved me from commander Zhao, he was dressed up in a secret identity, The Blue Spirit. I think he did save Appa” Aang couldn't face the group, he wanted to believe Zuko but with everything that had happened, he didnt know if it was wise to let Zuko join them. He did need a Fire bending teacher, Zuko did have skill in the sense that Aang had to be on his toes whenever they fought. Katara obviously wasn't having it
“Appa did seem to like him” Toph joined in. Sokka could barely hear the argument as he stood there thinking, he had sex with The Blue Spirit, He had sex with Zuko. He couldn't forget about it, he had dreams about it, were they going to turn into nightmares now he knew it was Zuko? He couldn't… Zuko did have a soft side, at least Sokka thought he did, he couldn't just hate him after what they did. Toph's voice was a lot clearer “katara you're forgetting one crucial detail. Aang needs a fire-bending teacher and one shows up on our doorstep and you won't hear him out. Im starting to think I’m not the only blind one around here”
“Yeah we can't exactly find Jeong Jeong now, maybe Zuko can teach him” Sokka knew that was going to get him in trouble with his angry sister but maybe it'll work, He could try to talk about what happened in Ba Sing Se when Zuko Joins them. He had to hold out hope.