This chapter is probably one of the longest I have typed up so far! I don't know how I feel about it because I typed up the first half around 3 in the morning and the other when I had just woken so I don't know how it will be...Hope you like it!

Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar the Last Airbender.


Water Tribe Palace

"Sugar Queen! Come on, time to get up!" Katara groaned and rolled over. Suki scoffed "This is not how a bride should act on her wedding day." Katara's eyes flashed open and she quickly sat up. "Its my wedding day." She exclaimed and then in a flash covered her mouth with her hand. "No need to wake up the whole palace Sugar Queen." Toph said crossing her arms. "Sorry" Katara said with a sheepish smile. "I'm just really nervous and excited." She said a giggle escaping her mouth, Suki was giggling herself while Toph just rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah marriage is very exciting. Now there is one thing we never talked about. How the heck are we going to get out of here?"

Katara's shoulders slumped "Well that's a major problem isn't it?" she asked with realization. They all fell back in the bed, a sigh escaping from each of their mouths. After about a minute Suki sat up "I got it!" Katara and Toph sat up as well. "What?" Katara asked. "We are having a girl's day!" Toph crossed her arms "Girls day?" she repeated bluntly. "Yes we'll just say we are going out for a girl's day and want our privacy. Technically we aren't lying Kat does need to look good for her wedding day." Katara turned to Toph who just shrugged "I guess that's better than nothing." Katara said.

Soon Suki began to pack one of Katara's dresses that she wears to royal meeting and jewelry while Katara dressed in her simple robes and put her hair in a long braid. "We better get going." Suki whispered. "And where are you going at such an early time?" a quiet voice asked. Their eyes grew wide and looked over to the chamber doors to see Kana standing there with both hands tucked into her sleeves, a questioning look on her face.

"Gran Gran, I mean grandmother!" Katara exclaimed quickly, all three girls bowing their heads in respect. "So where are you headed?" she asked again. Katara glanced at Suki. "We are going out for a girl's day out Grandmother." Katara said. Kana rose an eyebrow at her granddaughter and her friends "Well have a good time, oh and tell your new husband that he better take care of my granddaughter." Suki, Toph, and Katara all stared at her grandmother in shock.

"Gran Gran?" Katara asked with a smile. "Oh Katara, I may be old but I am not stupid." Kana said with a smile on her face. "How did you know?" Katara asked. Kana gave her a small smile "A few months ago the Spirits came to in a dream telling me of one member of the Fire Nation and one member of the Water Tribe ending this terrible feud. I think they are sick of hearing their people pray to smite their enemies. But I did not expect you to be the Water Tribe member to end this war. I am very proud of you my dear. And don't worry I'll keep your parents busy." She said winking. Katara gave a sigh of relief and embraced her grandmother.

"Thank you so much Gran Gran." She whispered. Kanna pulled back slightly, patter her cheek then stepped back. "Go now, you be late for your own wedding." Kanna said with a teasing smile. Katara smiled and nodded at her friends. With one last hug to Kanna they exited the chambers.

'Yue, please watch over my granddaughter.' Kanna silently prayed to the moon-goddess.


"Good morning uncle." Zuko said rushing into his uncle's room. Iroh stood from his table and smiled at his nephew "Good morning Zuko, I see you have gotten Ms. Katara's response?" Zuko nodded and they both sat down around the tea table. "She said yes, uncle!" he said in disbelief. Iroh smiled and handed his nephew a cup of jasmine tea, one he has learned to be Zuko's favorite.

"Now Zuko there are things I must speak to you about" Iroh said setting his tea cup down "Marriage is a big commitment and is not a game." Zuko also put down his tea cup and listened to his uncle like he used to when Iroh taught his firebending moves, with wide eyes and all his focus was on him. "Remember you must treat Katara as your equal, you may be the man of the house but Katara will always be your equal. Do not forget that. Your father and mother are in love, yes, but your father does not treat your mother as his equal. You are not your father Zuko, just remember that when times are hard." Iroh sighed

"What I am trying to tell you is be the responsible man." Zuko nodded his head and let Iroh's advice sink into his head. Iroh smiled at his nephew and having to see the bags under his eyes sighed. "Why don't you get some rest, a man needs his rest. Your bride will not be here for a few more hours, you must look presentable for your marriage." Zuko nodded and stood up "Hey uncle?" he said. Iroh looked up from his tea "Yes Zuko?" Zuko grinned "Thanks for everything, and I won't disappoint you." Iroh grinned "I know son, I know. I am very proud of you." Zuko's smile grew and he walked over to Iroh's bed roll and laid down for a much needed nap.


"Fancy Lady Day Spa." Katara read out loud. All three girls were outside a large fancy building with a giant light blue sign. Toph snorted "Sounds fun. Well I'm just going to turn arou-" Suki grabbed Toph's wrist "No we're doing this for Kat's wedding and we are going to look nice and clean. We don't want to go around looking like street people." She said. Katara and Toph sighed then nodded. "Good now let's go." Suki said dragging both girls inside.

"Hello. Welcome to the Fancy Lady Day Spa! My name is Ling, how may I help you?" the women at the desk asked. The Spa was very lovely, it had a small fountain at the entrance and a nice sitting area, Toph was glad the place had rock everywhere, while Katara was happy it wasn't all pink. Suki pushed Katara forward "It's my friend's wedding day and she needs a makeover." Katara smiled nervously at Ling who grinned like a Cheshire cat. "A wedding? How lovely, we'll give her the deluxe treatment for 10 silver coins." Suki nodded and pulled out a small bag and pulled out 10 gold pieces.

"This should be enough for all three of us." She said with a grin. Ling opened her mouth in shock at the gold pieces. "Of course ma'am." She said then snapped her fingers. Three women dressed in light green silk dresses appeared and bowed to Ling. "Give these ladies the deluxe treatment, and the dark skinned girl is the bride so make her look special. It is her big day after all." She said smiling at Katara.

The three women nodded their heads and bowed their head at Ling again then turned to Katara, Toph, and Suki "If you would follow us please." One of the girls said with a small smile and turned along with the others down a hallway towards the spa area. "I'm actually pretty excited about this." Katara said. "As long as they don't touch my feet I'm good." Toph said crossing her arms.

"Gahhh" Toph said groaning. Katara and Suki were getting pedicures and foot massages while a very manly woman was trying to get all the dirt off of Toph's feet and had 3 other workers holding her down. Katara and Suki made a bet to see how long Toph would last before killing the woman. "Ugh no more!" she yelled then earthbended the women around her. Katara sighed then passed Suki 5 gold coins. "Yes!" Suki said in triumph. Katara got up from her chair and put a hand on Toph's shoulder "Why don't we go head on over to the mud baths?" she asked. Toph smiled and nodded her head.

After their mud baths they headed to the sauna and then got their makeover. Toph feeling a little self-conscious asked them to do Katara and Suki first. Katara noticed Toph's discomfort and put her arms around her shoulders "Toph your beautiful, don't think that you're not. I see how the boys at balls look at you." Toph looked at her friend in confusion "They do?" Katara grinned "Yeah, your too busy hating the parties that you don't notice." They both giggled. "So why don't you go and get your makeover?" Katara asked. Toph nodded her head and sat in the chair while a worker named Lee started on her makeup.

When they exited the Spa they felt relaxed. "Well now that, that's over why don't we head to the Fire Temple?" Toph asked. They all nodded and began walking over the large bridge to enemy territory.


"Katara come on! We have to get to the temple." Toph said with an annoyed huff and continued to walk ahead of Suki and Katara. "Sorry Toph but this terrain is the easiest to walk on." Suki said almost tripping on a volcanic rock. "Yeah, yeah whatever, we're almost there anyways." Toph said. Katara gazed out and saw the Temple in the distance. They kept walking until they were 100 feet from the temple. "Well before we go any further let's get Kat ready. Toph?" Suki said. Toph nodded and stomped on the ground making a large earth tent come up from the ground.

Suki threw the dress into Katara's arms and pushed her into the tent. "Go get dressed." She ordered. Katara stumbled into the tent and Toph sealed the tent shut. Katara clumsily took off her dress and put on her new one. After a minute or two she was finally dressed "Okay!" she yelled and Toph took down the earth tent. Suki tied up the back of her dress and her jewelry on her. Once she was done Suki fixed Katara's hair then inspected her to make sure she looked perfect then nodded her head in approval. "You're ready."

Katara's dress was light blue at the chest area and seemed to go darker blue as it reached the bottom of her dress and hugged her body perfectly. Similar to her ball gown she had small crystals at the bottom and chest area of her dress. Her hair was done in a top knot and with her large natural curls. Silver diamond earrings sparkled in her ear and a small diamond choker was around her neck.

"You look beautiful." Suki said gushing over her. Katara smiled and hugged her friend. "Thank your Suki." Toph clasped her hands together. "Okay not to ruin this memorable moment but we can't keep Sparky waiting forever." Katara giggled and the three girls continued to the temple.


"Come down nephew you're going to ruin my floors." Iroh teased. Zuko was pacing the room nervously. "What if she couldn't sneak out? Or her parents caught her and made her tell them everything?" he asked running a shaky hand through his hair. "Don't worry Zuko. I'm sure she-"Iroh was cut off when a knock on the door interrupted him. "Master Iroh, a girl is here to see you by the name of Katara." Iroh gave Zuko a triumph look and Zuko rolled his eyes. "Send her to the Temple Altar, I will be right out." He stood up from his game of Pai Sho and smiled at his nephew "Are you ready to see your bride Zuko?" Zuko grinned and stood up as well and adjusted his red robes "I've been ready for hours."

"Stop fiddling with your dress" Suki scolded smacking Katara's hand away from her dress. "Ow! I'm sorry, I'm just nervous." Katara said. They were standing inside the altar room waiting for Iroh and Zuko. The room was large with a small platform where Katara guessed is where the married people. "They'll be here any minute, now is not the time to be nervous, you'll sweat off your makeup." Katara glared at Suki. "Now is the perfect time to be nervous! I'm getting married!" Katara shouted.

Toph rolled her eyes. "Shut up you two, they are here." As on queue the large doors opened and revealed Zuko and an older man who the girls guess were Iroh. The three girls curtsied at their elder as they did for Kanna. Iroh rose a hand for them to stand up "No need for formalities my dear Katara, we are about to be family are we not?" he said with a large smile which Katara mirrored and nodded her head.

She looked over at Zuko who was staring at her with his mouth open. "Trying to catch flies there Sparky?" Toph asked with a smirk making Suki giggle and breaking Zuko's trance. Zuko glared at Toph then turned to Katara with a smile on his face. "You look beautiful Kat." He said. She blushed under his gaze and fiddled with her dress again "Thank You." He grabbed her hips and pulled her to him. Before their lips could meet Iroh put a hand on Zuko's shoulder "Let's get started shall we?" he asked. Katara giggled and nodded at Iroh. They held hands and climbed up the alter platform where Iroh was waiting.

"My dear Katara, I have heard many good things about you from your grandmother." Iroh said with a smile. Katara and Zuko were facing each other, holding both hands and staring into each other's eyes before broke their gaze to glance up at Iroh in confusion. "You know my gran gran?" she asked. Iroh chuckled "Yes, Kanna and I have had many talks and games of Pai Sho, she makes great tea as well. We both shared the same dream from the spirits. Hers from your Gods, Tui and La, and mine from Agni."

He stopped and stared down at the young couple "You two were destined for each other and together you will end this war." They both smiled at Iroh then looked into each other's eyes. Suki and Toph stood there with smiles on their faces both happy for their friend.

"Prince Zuko, do you take Princess Katara, as your wife, to keep her from danger, to treat as your equal and lover?" Iroh asked. Zuko's golden eyes met Katara's blue ones. "I do." He said with a grin. "Princess Katara, do you take Prince Zuko as your husbands, to love, bear his children, and when the time comes reign faithfully by his side?" she smiled at Zuko. "I do." Iroh grinned "By the power vested in me and the power of Agni, and the blessings of Tui and La, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride" Suki and Toph clapped loudly.

Zuko and Katara didn't notice they were lost in each other's eyes both had a look of love on their faces. A cough brought them back to reality. "Zuko, how it works is that after I say 'you may kiss your bride' you're supposed to kiss her." Iroh said with a chuckle. Katara giggled and Zuko blushed then grabbed his wife by the hips and brought her lips to his. Finally they were together.


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