This fic was inspired by a short story Daria Morgendorffer writes in Write Where it Hurts (the Kevin/Brittany wedding). Trust me, Daria's is just as crazy as this one. I own neither Daria nor Avatar.
Dedicated to all you lovely CAPSTARIANS.
TIL NINJAS DO US PART
It was the most spectacular sight the world had seen in centuries. The young and handsome Fire Lord Zuko was getting married! The Chief Fire Sage, looking around, could not believe the variety of people who had come to witness the marriage.
Every nation was present, and all classes. The Fire Nation's nobility sat at the front. Behind them sat the visiting royalty from the Earth Kingdom, accompanied by noblemen, warriors, and friends of the Fire Lord. There were Water Tribesmen from both tribes, Kyoshi warriors, and Avatar Aang. A white creature perched on the Avatar's shoulder.
Young and old, humble or mighty, all looked excited to be there. The crowd exploded with deafening cheers as the young Fire Lord stepped into the hall. The light of hundreds of torches could not conceal his wide grin. Zuko waved happily, looking at his former pupil, his brother-in-arms, and his favorite earthbender.
The band suddenly jumped to attention and began to play a march; the bride was coming. A long, red veil hid her calm face from the crowd. She wore many layers of robes; dark red, bright crimson, pure gold. A Kyoshi warrior beamed. Nothing could ruin her best friend's wedding day!
The Fire Lord lifted his bride's veil. Lady Mai stared back, her face perfectly composed. The crowd went still, and the Fire Sage looked down at his scroll to proceed with the ceremony.
There was a loud crash as a rock flew through a high window. "ZUKO!"
Heads turned wildly, trying to find the source of the yell. Aang recognized the voice, and turned very pale. Toph grinned widely. Elbowing Sokka, she whispered,
"This is gonna get interesting!"
The Chief Sage cleared his throat meaningfully. "My Lord Zuko, may we proceed?"
"ZUKO! COME OUT HERE!" yelled the voice again.
Zuko turned to the Fire Sage very seriously. "I'm afraid not. The wedding's off."
He sprinted to the end of the hall, losing layers of robes along the way. The crowd watched in fascination, especially when Zuko somehow lost his shirt. He ran out the door and vanished, leaving his bride and wedding guests to fend for themselves.
"Lady Mai," the Chief Fire Sage began, "I am so sorry about this."
"Well, I'm not!" Mai cried. "I'm free! And I'm getting out of these clothes!"
Smirking, she embraced Ty Lee and turned to the crowd. "Free food in the dining hall, everybody," said the almost-Fire Lady. "Have a good time."
The crowd obeyed. They went to the dining hall, chattering and gossiping and wondering what Zuko was going to do with all the gifts. The food was too good to resist, and the music had a decent beat, so the Avatar started an amazing dance party that went on for hours.
Nobody noticed that Mai and Ty Lee were gone.
Outside the palace, a shirtless Zuko embraced a blue-eyed young woman dressed like a ninja.
"Thank you so much," he breathed in her ear. "I was waiting for your signal all day. I thought you weren't going to make it and I'd have to marry her."
"I'd never let you suffer like that," Katara answered, letting her hands wander his bare chest. "Could you put on some clothes now? It's distracting to see you shirtless," she added, tracing his new scar with a feather-light touch.
"Fine," Zuko agreed. He put on the black shirt she offered, and removed his flame-shaped crown. "Let's go."
They found Appa easily, and left for Ember Island without a backward glance.
My muse made me do it. No regrets. XD
