| Sokka Vs Captain Hook | |
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| Season 1, Episode 1 | |
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| Air date | 4/13 |
| Written by | Rayne |
| Directed by | Rayne |
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Description[]
Incompetent villain against clumsy sidekick, today we pit a pirate captain against a Southern Water Tribe warrior to see which of these two swordsmen comes out on top in death battle!
Interlude[]
(Cue Pirate Music)
Wiz: In uncharted waters, one is likely to encounter all manner of armed vessels, some manned by pirates, others by fierce warriors..
Boomstick: But for every hardened ocean sailor, there is a hopelessly clumsy mariner just struggling to keep from falling overboard.
Wiz: Despite their reputation as helpless comic relief, combatants such as Sokka of the Water Tribe..
Boomstick: And Captain Hook of the Pirate Tribe..
Wiz: Have both proven capable on the battlefield when push comes to shove, and more than worthy to face each other in a battle to the death.
Boomstick: He's Wiz, and I'm Boomstick!
Wiz: And it's our job to analyze their weapons, armor and skills to find out who would win... a DEATH BATTLE!
Sokka[]
(Cue Arena) Wiz: Growing up in the middle of a world war is hard.
Boomstick: But its even harder when you have to do it living in a frozen polar wasteland! Luckily for him, his father would instill in him survival skills that would stick with him for the rest of his life. Unfortunately as we all know, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked!
Wiz: Witnessing his village raided numerous times by the fire nation navy, and having lost his mother at the hands of firebenders, Sokka grew up no stranger to warfare, and developed a strong determination to protect his village and those he cares about.
Boomstick: But despite being the son of the skilled warrior Chief Hakoda, it wasn't until Sokka met Avatar Aang and joined him on his quest around the world that Sokka truly gained the necessary experience and tactical wisdom required to be a deadly opponent on the battlefield.
Wiz: After his father and all the other men made the difficult decision to leave the village to go fight in the ongoing war against the Fire Nation, Sokka was left behind as the sole defender of his tribe. Although he took this task to heart, with only young children to care for and no men of his tribe there to teach him the ways of the warrior, Sokka was woefully unprepared for the day when the Fire Nation arrived at the gates of his village.
Boomstick: After an incredibly embarrassing defeat at the hands of Zuko, Sokka realized he still had much to learn before he was ready to save anyone, and so he decided it would be best for him to aid the Avatar in stopping the Fire Lord instead of waiting around for his village to be invaded again.
Wiz; Along the way, Sokka encountered many skilled warriors which expanded his knowledge of the martial arts.
Boomstick: Usually after being repeatedly humbled by their superior fighting skills in various embarrassing ways.
Wiz: But through it all, Sokka endured, and remained determined to become a mighty warrior, learning from his mistakes and becoming as humble as to be willing to wear a dress if it meant learning techniques that could improve his abilities in combat. He even went as far as to the master the ways of the sword after a days training with renown Sword Master Piandao, who accepted him as a student based on his unmatched humility and willingness to learn, and declared him the most worthy student he had ever taught.
(Cue Wolf Blood)
Boomstick: By the end of his journey, Sokka had become a fully bonified badass, capable strategizing and leading dozens of warriors into battle during some of the most important and pivotal military conflicts of the 100 year war, including the Black Sun invasion which was largely planned by Sokka.
Wiz: The fully realized Sokka possessed the ability to fight with either tribal club or sword with deadly precision, make split second strategic moves in the middle of a battle, throw his boomerang with lethal accuracy, and lead men through the thick of combat.
Boomstick: Not to mention he also grew up hunting with spears and has a machete he uses to chop through the dense swamps of the Earth Kingdom. In addition he also has jaw bone dagger that he can use to detect people in the vicinity by sticking the dagger into the ground or something connected to it like a tree, and listening to the amplified vibrations. He once even succeeded in navigating a boat through life threatening ocean currents during his makeshift coming-of-age Water Tribe ritual known as ice dodging, or in Sokka's case, jagged rocks of death dodging!
Wiz: But his deadliest weapon seems to be his creativity and wit, which he often uses in unorthodox ways to overcome obstacles or improvise, using his environment to his advantage like in his fight with Master Piandao.
Boomstick: Where he demonstrated his skills in of environmental awareness, agility, and the all powerful control of the high ground!
Wiz: Even deadlier still are the moments when his mind uncovers some genius level insight, like when he discovered how to regulate the height a hot air balloon flies at, or when he dropped the same air balloons engine to trigger a chain explosion that decimated an entire Fire Nation battalion.
Boomstick: In addition to that, as a Water Tribe warrior, he possesses a rudimentary knowledge of explosive making and even used some during the Solar Eclipse invasion of the Fire Nation that were strong enough to neutralize a Fire Nation battle tower.
Wiz: However despite all these accomplishments , Sokka still cant help but sometimes be a goof who has a tendency to shout at the top of his lungs before launching a clumsy "sneak attack", and in the past has underestimated opponents to dire consequences, losing many straight on physical fights during his journey with the avatar.
Boomstick: Even so, Sokka has since grown into a formidable opponent, and not one to be taken lightly, even if he does have a pony tail.
Sokka: This- is a Warriors Wolf Tail!
Captain Hook[]
(Cue Pirate Music)
Wiz: Although not much is known of Hooks backstory, one thing is certain, at some point Captain Hook seemed to have attained what could only be described as every pirates dream.
Boomstick: He possessed a badass flying pirate Ship, commanded a loyal crew, and even sported luscious locks of hair on his head with the perfect mustache to match.
Wiz: And while he never lost possession of these things in particular, he did lose something invaluable when he encountered a mischievous flying boy named Peter Pan. The resulting conflict left him with one less hand than before, after Peter Pan cruelly severed one of his and fed it to a crocodile that gained an insatiable appetite for the pirate captain, pursuing him relentlessly from then on.
Boomsticks: Geezus, how is Peter Pan NOT the villain of this story?!
Wiz: Hook was so traumatized by the horrific event, that whenever he sees the crocodile, he is visibly shaken and will enter a state of sheer panic.
Boomstick: Fortunately or unfortunately for him, at some point the crocodile managed to swallow an alarm clock that would alert Hook to the crocodiles presence with its incessant ticking, nearly driving him mad due to the crocodile ALWAYS being on his tail.
Wiz: But despite his impaired state, Hook swore to get revenge on the flying boy, and has since pursued the young boy obsessively, leading his crew on tireless expeditions all across neverland in search of Pan's hideout. While he has never been fully successful in attaining this goal, hes come incredibly close on multiple occasions, demonstrating an absolute ruthlessness that forgoes any empathy or compassion for others.
Boomstick: In other words, he is willing to kill ANYONE who gets in the way of his revenge, even children! I think I'm starting to remember why Hook is a villain.
(Cue A Pirates Tale)
Wiz: Hook has shown to be adept with his rapier pirate sword, a single swipe from which can cut deep into a wooden beam, and despite lacking one hand, he has acquired a versatile Hook of namesake which he nearly jabbed into Peter Pan's face until Wendy alerted the boy, giving him a chance to dodge out of the way. Hes also shown to be able to catch falling objects with this hook as when he took Peter Pans dagger mid-combat, leaving him weaponless and providng Hook the opportunity to overwhelm his opponent using a barrage of blows.
Boomstick: Like any respectable pirate, he also possesses a deadly pistol that hes able to shoot without even looking at his target, as he demonstrated when he killed on of his own crewmates for playing music too loudly. Harsh! In the same scene he is shown to also possess a golden dagger as well as a telescope which he uses to spot Pan flying in the distance.
Wiz: But the most lethal of his weapons is the bomb that almost succeeded in killing Peter Pan.
Boomstick: The explosion from this bad boy sent a shockwave all throughout the island and even rocked Hook's ship despite being a considerable distance away, and utterly obliterated Pan's Hideout; It's a miracle he even survived the explosion, but Hook just cant seem to EVER catch a break!
Wiz: But Hook isn't all brawns, as he has shown mastermind level tactics and planning, like when he seized upon the poor fairy Tinker Bell in a moment of jealousy by pretending to sympathize with her dislike of Wendy, tugging on her emotions with his devilish piano playing and promising not to lay a hand or Hook on Peter Pan.
Boomstick: Before betraying her the second she divulged the information! He then infiltrated the hideout and planted a bomb inside of a gift box, set to go off precisely at 6pm in order to mockingly fulfill his promise to Tinker Bell that he would not lay neither hand or Hook on Peter Pan. Wiz, this guy can kill people without even TOUCHING them!
Wiz: Despite all these boons however, Hook has still struggled to overcome the trauma of losing his hand, and can easily become shaken if things don't go according to plan or if he is becoming overpower by something he's afraid of. He has a tendency to either crack under pressure or explode with rage, attacking wildly and without consideration for his environment.
Boomstick: But while this weakness alone might be a death sentence for most combatants, Hook has one final advantage that cements him as a formidable opponent.
Wiz: Captain Hook has shown to possess a minor form of Toon Logic that grants him tremendous resilience when it comes to blunt force trauma that would normally kill an average opponent. Hook has survived a an iron canon falling on his dead, being hit in the face by a hammer, and being slammed into a cave wall by ocean currents during his frantic escape from the jaws of a crocodile.
Boomstick: As if he hasn't been through enough, Captain Hook was also able to wrestle himself out of the mouth of said crocodile, using the adrenaline that must have been pumping through him as he struggled in the belly of that reptilian beast!
Wiz: Hooks Toon logic also grants him the ability to hover in the air momentarily whenever he would fall off a ledge or cliff, saving him multiple times from plummeting to his death by allowing him to run back to land or find something to cling to before the effects of gravity kick in.
Boomstick: Though, even if you have toon logic it's still not good form to be falling off of cliffs all the time..
Hook: Good form Mr.Smee? BLAST GOOD FORM!!!!
Interlude[]
Boomstick: From what I've seen so far, these two fighters are pretty evenly matched: both physical capabilities as well as strategic styles have proven to be lethal in their own individual ways despite being outshined within their own respective universes.
Wiz: We have analyzed their weapons, armor and skills, and now its time to find out who would win... A DEATH BATTLE!
Pre-Death Battle[]
(Cue Drums of Dakkar)
Mr. Smee’s teeth chatter as he paddles the small vessel through the icy waters of the South Pole, doing his best to steer clear of the jagged frost outcroppings that threatened to crush their boat to pieces. On the other end sits Captain Hook, too furiously preoccupied with his search for Peter Pan to shiver or even feel the cold.
Hatred burns inside Hook like a smoldering ember as he peers into his spyglass, taking in the snowy terrain in search for signs of his rival. He had tracked the boy to these frozen waters, and now he scorned the boy even more for leading him to this desolate wasteland of cold and ice; but even still, nothing but death itself would stop Hook from getting his revenge.
Mr. Smee: “Captain, perhaps it would be best if we turned ba-”
Hook: “Shut it Mr. Smee, patience...”
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A short distance away, a trio of young Water Tribe boys heave a large block of ice out of the ground, leaving behind a circular opening at their feet. Gathering around the hole, the boys wait with curiosity as they peer into the dark blue waters below.
Inquisitive Water Tribe Kid: How is this gonna help us hunt a Walrus Whale?
Sokka was met with the skeptical looks of the children as they waited for his answer. Although the war with the Fire Nation had ended, the effects were still being felt by those in his tribe who had lost their fathers amidst the combat. As son of Chief Hakoda, Sokka took it upon himself to teach the young children of his village the ways of the polar wilderness, just as his father had done for him.
Sokka: “Well, that's why we brought THIS along.”
Sokka heaves a round gourd covered in heavy stone weights over to the edge of the hole, making sure to set it down gently.
Sokka: THIS is a modified Tangle Mine, and it’s what we are gonna use to lure out a Whale Walrus. Now, these sorts of mines would normally float on the water and detonate when hit by a ship, releasing an unbearable stench that can whip out an entire crew. But, since we made this mine extra durable and attached weights to it, instead of floating it’s gonna end up sinking into the Whale Walrus hunting grounds beneath the ice until it finally explodes from the mounting water pressure. Whale Walruses near the explosion will get spooked and come rushing to the surface, and hopefully one of them will exit through this hole we dug out. When it sticks its head out, you guys will distract him and lure him out of the water while I rush in from behind and deliver the killing blow.
Sokka nudges the tangle mine until it plunges into the hole, sending it crashing through the watery surface and into the depths below the ice. As the mine sinks into the ocean, Sokka notices the boys exchange nervous glances at each other.
Sokka: Hey, don’t be so worried, I know what you're thinking. Whale Walruses are definitely dangerous animals, but they are also slow moving; as long as you move smart and keep it from cornering you, you’ll be fine. Keep on moving and remember to keep track of your surroundings. I’m the only one who should ever get close enough to be in danger, and if this all goes right, it’ll be over before it even gets a chance to know what hit it.
The water tribe children listen intently and nod with renewed determination as Sokka concludes explaining his battle plan, getting into position in preparation for the coming hunt.
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Hook is suddenly startled into full alertness as Mr.Smee, in a distracted state, rams the ship against a solid chunk of ice. Cold water begins flooding into the now compromised vessel, forcing the men to hastily disembark onto land. Hook raises his hook menacingly in preparation to scold Mr. Smee for his oafishness, but before he can get a word out, a loud explosion interrupts him as it resonates off the ice walls surrounding them. Hook pauses and listens intently, hearing the sound of children’s voices seemingly emanating from somewhere on the other side of the wall of ice that now towered before him.
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(Cue Tapir Hunt)
The Whale Walrus bursts forth ferociously from opening in the ice, landing with a thud on the frozen surface. It hadn’t taken too long for the mine to explode, and just as Sokka had predicted, the explosion had drawn out a fearsome beast from the waters below and onto land where it would be far more vulnerable to an attack. The Whale Walrus’s head lurched from side to side as it tried to get ahold of its surroundings, glaring at each of the young water tribe children who now stood just out of reach with menacing spears in their hands.
The sight infuriated the Whale Walrus, causing it to rise up to its full height before emitting a fearsome roar and beginning it’s shambling charge at the young hunters. The water tribe boys immediately retreat in different directions, momentarily confusing the disoriented creature. Before the beast is able to choose a target, it suddenly feels a sharp pain erupt on the left side of its neck before it loses consciousness and falls heavily onto the icy ground. Sokka has succeeded in killing the beast with a single strike to the neck with the aid of the children who now cheered triumphantly as they rushed to Sokka and helped him haul their enormous bounty fully out of the water and onto their waiting yak wolf sled.
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(Cue Pirate Outcast)
The pirates staggered out in the direction of the cheerful sounds emanating from a gap in the ice wall up ahead.
Captain Hook: What in the devil…
As they get closer, the two pirates cautiously listen in on the chatter echoing off the surrounding walls. Captain Hooks face slowly contorts into a scowl as he becomes convinced that these voices must belong to Lost Boys which are known to follow Peter Pan around and protect him. As the pirates near the gap in the wall, Hook presses himself up against the wall of ice and carefully inches toward the edge while gesturing to Mr.Smee to keep himself put and out of sight, else he lose his head as punishment.
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Sokka: “Alright guys, now let me ju-
Just as Sokka tightens his grip around the blade to retrieve it from the ice, he feels a familiar vibration coursing through the knife, alerting him of the approaching strangers on the other side of the ice wall.
Sokka: “Who’s there?! Show yourself!”
Sokka gets no response, but something about this doesn't seem right; Sokka’s instinct tells him that whoever he feels approaching has nothing but malicious intent. He signals to the boys for them to retreat back towards their yak wolf, and as he does, he hears the faint click of a pistol as Hook readies his gun, eager to swing around the corner and shoot the first blasted child he lays his eyes on.
Sensing the danger, Sokka swiftly pulls out his boomerang with on hand while the other grips the hilt of his meteor sword, which had only been retrieved a few days ago with the help of Toph's earthbending.
Sokka: "Just leave us alone, I don't want to hurt you!"
Hook: "Oh, but I want to hurt YOU!"
DEATH BATTLE![]
(Cue Escape Room)[]
Suddenly, Hook dashes out from behind his frozen cover. Within only a split second, Hook is able to lift and aim his pistol into perfect alignment with the center of Sokka’s chest. However at the same time, Sokka has already thrown his boomerang in the direction of the invader, and the weapon manages to strike the pirates hand just as he is pulling the trigger, shifting the direction of the shot just enough to miss its mark. Instead of hitting Sokka in the chest, the bullet instead imbeds itself deep into Sokka’s shoulder. Hook on the other hand has his pistol knocked out of his grasp by the impact of the boomerang, and watches it fall on the icy ground before him.
Pumped on adrenaline, Sokka ignores the stinging pain of his wound as he charges at the seemingly disarmed opponent, raising a mighty warcry worthy of a Southern Water Tribe Warrior. Hook is momentarily taken aback, but despite being visibly shaken by the display, Hook manages to draw his golden rapier from within his long red coat, lunging back at the native just in time with a strong parry from his own sword.
Sokka is caught off guard by the brandishing of his opponent's sword, but continues the assault, confident in his swordsmanship and fueled by the adrenaline coursing through his veins. He launches a barrage of fierce attacks, striking from dozens of different angles just as his father taught him, in an attempt to catch the pirate off guard. However, Hook is able to counter of them all with ease, relying on his years of combat experience to predict his opponents moves and catch up to his pace.
Each time Sokka slows down to catch his breath, Hook responds with his own menacing jab, which Sokka only manages to pull back from just in time to prevent the sword from piercing into his chest. He quickly knocks his opponents sword aside with his own sword strike, but Hook does not seem phased as he simply swings his sword again, this time from the other direction and with twice the force as before.
Again and again, Sokka is forced to parry against his opponent, and as Hook continues to repeat this strategy, Sokka feels the pace begin to quicken until he is unable to keep up with the pirates rhythm. Sokka begins taking small cuts to his limbs as Hook flicks his sword between the gaps in his guard, slowly breaking down his defense.
Realising that he has underestimated his opponent, Sokka starts to retreat from the blows, hastily scanning his surroundings for anything that he can use against the advancing enemy. Sokka gasps as he realizes that his opponent has slowly cornered him up against a wall of ice, but fortunately he is able to notice his predicament just in time to swiftly dodge the pirates oncoming jab. As a result, Hooks sword becomes deeply embedded in the ice due to the ferocity of the thrust.
Sokka retreats from the pirate, wincing in pain as the accumulated damage begins to take effect on his wounded body. The young water tribe warrior momentarily collapses on his knees, gasping to recover his breath while the pirate furiously attempts to wrench his weapon free from the frozen wall. As Sokka struggles to raise himself to his feet, he notices cracks forming on the ice around the hole from which the whale walrus broke through onto the icy floor.
Suddenly, the now cold and rigid embedded tip of the rapier finally breaks off against the pressure being applied by Hook, shortening the blade by a few inches but leaving a wickedly sharp point at the end. Though the blade is now free, the damage inflicted upon the sword fuels Hook with even more rage as he advances towards his staggering opponent with a menacing scowl.
(Cue YuYen)[]
Hook: Time to end this, boy!
Hook raises his sword high in the air in preparation for a powerful finishing blow, but before the blade can come down upon Sokka, the water tribe warrior is able to step away from the attack and deliver a swift cut to the surface of the ice right in front of Hooks feet. Hook furiously continues to lunge forward, swiftly dodging his opponents low swings and attempting to pierce Sokka’s torso and puncture his heart and lungs and end the fight. As Hook advances, Sokka continues to back away in the nick of time, slowly reducing the integrity of the ice until finally, Hook takes one too many steps towards his opponent and causes the floor to crack and fracture rapidly, connecting all the gashes in the ice until they all start breaking apart and crashing into each other in a haphazard manner.
Both Sokka and Hook scramble to escape the icy water rising at their feet as the floor continues to split apart, leaping onto the larger blocks of ice that remain afloat in an attempt to reach the solid embankment of ground at the edge of this frozen bay. In the commotion, both Hook and Sokka are knocked off balance as the leap onto the same block of ice simultaneously. As the two fighters begin getting up, the icy block beneath them starts to wobble, causing them to struggle to keep balance as they get back into their fighting stances in preparation to continue the battle.
(Cue Kakamora)[]
As the two fighters stare each other down, daring each other to make the next move, Hook notices that the damage from the earlier gunshot wound is beginning to take effect on his opponent.
Hook: Getting tired are we? Why don’t you just surrender and tell me where Pan is?
Sokka: I have no idea who Pan is, but no one threatens the Southern Water Tribe and gets away with it!
Hook could hear Sokka’s breath growing ragged, and he could see the numerous wounds that had accumulated on his opponent. Despite his boastful words, Sokka was also of his deteriorating state, and knew he had to end this fast, as even his sword was beginning to sag downward instead of fully guarding his face as a result of the damage he had suffered. Before Sokka could act however, Hook seizes the opportunity to strike at his opponent's lowered guard.
Remembering the training he received from the Kyoshi Warriors, Sokka manages to duck beneath the wide sword swipe, and instinctively plant his foot firmly behind his opponents leg and shoves forward, toppling the pirate and sending him back unto the icy floor with a hard thud for the first time in the fight. Sensing that this might be his only opportunity to finish off his opponent, Sokka charges forward as he brings his sword down upon his fallen opponent.
But instead of being cut down where he lay, Hook somehow manages to catch the blade and ensnare it with his metal hook, and begins to twist forcefully until finally he manages to wrench the sword from out of Sokka's grasp and toss it into icy water. Realizing that he has been disarmed, Sokka urgently seeks for a way to retreat, and fortunately for him, the block of ice they have been standing on has drifted close enough for him to jump off the ice block and land on solid ice.
(Cue Mictlantecutli)[]
As he does this, Hook is once again knocked off balance and into the freezing water by the wobbling block of ice, giving Sokka an opportunity to regain his strength. Hook emerges quickly from the frigid waters seething with rage, but the icy temperatures are now starting to take effect on him, causing him to shiver uncontrollably as he steps toward Sokka, who has now retrieved his traditional Water Tribe club from his supplies bag.
As Hook once again closes the distance between him and his opponent, he immediately launches another raging barrage of swipes and jabs intended to pierce the water tribe warrior's vital organs. However, instead of just parrying, this time Sokka manages to dodge and leap out of the way of the attacks without striking with his own weapon. Finally, he spots an opportunity as Hook prepares to deliver another one of his overpowering blows, but this time when his weapon collides with his opponent's heavy mace, his cold and rigid sword immediately shatters upon impact. Hook’s fury goes through the roof as he watches his weapon shatter, and in his blind rage he begins to wildly slash at his opponent with his final remaining weapon, his Hook.
The mad pirate lashes at Sokka's face, missing by only mere inches, then targets his stomach, attempting to gouge out his guts with his sinister hook. Once again, Sokka does not allow any of these wild attacks to come within striking range, until suddenly Sokka rushes forward and surprises his opponent, giving him the opportunity to deliver a powerful blow directly his opponents face with the heavy ball tipped end of his club. Sokka strikes the pirate a couple more times before finally relenting, believing his opponent to be defeated.
(Cue Rip Out My Bleeding Heart)[]
Sokka turns to leave, wearily dropping his bloody mace; however, Hook remains stunned only momentarily as his head sways from side to side for a few seconds before he regains consciousness and begins to rise in preparation for one fina sneak attack to finish off his opponent. Sokka manages to hear the snow crunching behind, but is unable to react before the pirate’s piercing hook is embedded into the back of his shoulder, only a few inches away from his neck.
Sokka lets out a pained cry as he tries to wrestle free from the pirates grasp, to no avail. The two fighters begin to wrestle for control, with Hook continuously wrenching his hook into the shoulder of his opponent in order to wear him down. Sokka meanwhile attempts to break free from his opponent, but instead only manages to drag the pirate along with him as he cannot break free from his vice like snare. Suddenly, Sokka notices something ahead of him and he begins to drag himself and his opponent towards the wall of ice the pirate had been hiding behind.
Noticing the wall ahead, Hook uses his free hand to grasp Sokka’s neck and shove him up against the ice. Using his weight advantage, Hook begins to press down in an attempt to choke Sokka out and finish the battle. However, as he expends all his energy on choking out his opponent, Hook fails to notice Sokka reaching for the Bone Dagger he had left embedded in the ice wall, and upon grasping it, Sokka is able to quickly wrench it free and jab it into the neck of his opponent.
Shocked, Hook gets one last glaring look at Sokka before he starts coughing falling backward onto the hard ground as the blood begins to gush out of his neck.
KO![]
- Sokka collapses to the ground exhausted, before being loaded unto a sled and led back to his village by his young students.
- Mr. Smee drags his captain away silently and begins bandaging the barely breathing pirate.
Results[]
Boomstick: Well well well, looks like the little guy did it!
Wiz: This battle ended up being much closer that anticipated. Both fighters have proved to be great sword masters in their own right before this match, but as the fight went on, it became clear that Captain Hook had an advantage due to his years of experience. As an inhabitant of Neverland, Hook has been able to live for centuries without experiencing the effects of aging, spending all that time fighting with and searching for Peter Pan.
Boomstick: But fortunately for Sokka, experience isn't everything! When Master Piandao said Sokka was more worthy than any student he had ever taught, this likely included talented and experienced swordsman who had come to learn from Piandao, boasting about their many great accomplishments.
Wiz: And in this battle, Sokka demonstrated the very traits which Paindao had admired him for as a student. Whereas Hook seemed to only lose his composure as the battle intensified, Sokka started to fight smarter, using his ingenuity to outwit his much stronger opponent, even when he was starting to get overwhelmed.
Boomstick: To be fair, this isn't the first time Sokka has managed to defeat an opponent with a metal hand, and the last guy blew himself up, so if you think about it, Hook kinda got off easy this time!
Wiz: In any case, it seems like our winner this time is Sokka of the Southern Water Tribe.
