A/N: Hi guys! Welcome to my three Tokka stories/drabbles. This is just the first one and the others will be on their way. This is my first try doing Tokka drabbles, so please tell me how I did by reviewing. Please enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own the Avatar: the Last Airbender. Mike, Bryan, and the rest of the crew own it.
Stealth
"Quiet and stealthy… quiet and stealthy," Sokka thought. This was his mantra for the past thirty minutes ever since he started climbing trees. He really wanted to sneak up on Toph because that will be the ultimate prize: beating the Blind Bandit at her own game. Toph also has a habit of scaring people off their pants via sneaking up on them. Everyone knows that Toph has a remarkable sense of hearing. Plus, her earthbending can sense every movement on the earth. So, scaring people comes easily for her.
Why is Sokka still trying? Two answers. First off, when it comes to revenge he's not that smart. Second, he believes that by working hard, he will get to hear that girly shriek in surprise.
His plan was simple. Swing on every tree as quietly as he could until he finds an unsuspecting Toph. Then, he would drop on the ground and scream at her. She'll be surprised and he'll be a winner. This should be as simple as catching a boomerang.
Well, the spirits just love messing with Sokka. When he saw Toph just a few meters away from the tree that he was on, he decided to go for it. He swung his body for momentum and grabbed hold of a rather tall tree. He was so close. Down below, he can see Toph sitting down and perhaps dozing off. In his haste, Sokka accidentally grabbed a weak branch. As you can guess, the branch detached itself form the tree sending Sokka spiralling downwards feet first.
Thinking his plan might still work, so Sokka refrained from screaming. However, down below laid Toph who was fully awake and fully aware of what was happening. Quick as a fox, she stood up and moved one full step away from the tree. With a loud thud, Sokka landed on solid earth instead on top of the soft grass beside Toph. After a loud grunt, Sokka found himself being swallowed by the earth until his head was the only one that could be seen.
"Keep trying Meathead," she said in a sing-song voice. Afterwards, she gave him a peck on the lips and walked away leaving Sokka face as red as a rose can get.
Sokka melted and lost his mind. This is the reason he always tries. No matter how stupid, if he gets a little more affection from the Blind Bandit, he'll do it. Lost in his thoughts, he totally forgot that he was stuck.
A few minutes later…
"TOPH!" cried Sokka.