After being rudely shoved out of bed and made to get washed and dressed, Lien was finally ready to go have lunch with Zuko, Azula, Iroh and fire lord Ozai. She was a bit nervous as she had never met Iroh so she didn't no what he was like and she was only rarely in the presence of Ozai.
As Lien sat down at the dining table she looked across from her and sat there was a man that looked like father Christmas, he was quite tubby but he had a smile upon his face unlike Ozai who wore a scrawl upon his face.
'So you must be the beautiful Lien I have been hearing about so much.' Iroh said with a friendly smile.
'Well I wouldn't say beautiful, you must be general Iroh it's very nice to meet you.' She giggled.
The discussions kept swapping and changing variously, with Azula talking to her father about war tactics, Lien couldn't help but listen a little bit. 'Father how is the information coming?' Azula whispered being careful to not let Zuko and Iroh hear. 'Everything is going as planned but a few earth benders couldn't take it and were killed but It doesn't matter really it's not skin of our back.' Ozai said with a menacing laugh that sent chills running down Liens spine. Lien just sat in shock over the conversation she had overheard but she tried to get along like everything was fine. Iroh and Zuko started talking about Ba sing se and how beautiful it was but Iroh made sure he said this in a whisper so Ozai didn't hear. 'Lien have you ever left the fire nation capital?' Iroh said giving her a warm smile.
'No sir.' Lien said feeling a bit sick.
'You should go to ember island I'm sure Zuko will take you sometime.' Iroh laughed giving Zuko a nudge.
'Yes Uncle it's really nice Lien.' Zuko said with a smile.
'Yes.' Lien whispered trying to get on with her meal so she wouldn't be caught in any more conversation.
'So Lien I hear that you and Zuko have already started trying to produce an heir.' Ozai said in his clear booming voice.
Everyone in the dining room couldn't help but snicker at the look of Zuko's and Liens face. Lien was in utter shock her love life was being brought up so casually like someone asking about the weather, she couldn't help but look angry as her personal life was now open to everyone who was listening.
'Ummm yes fire lord Ozai.' Lien replied looking at Zuko whose mouth was just hanging open 'Zuko shut your mouth.' Lien giggled.
Azula leaned over and whispered into Liens ear 'Told you.' Azula laughed.
'God why did I think she couldn't do anything.' Lien thought wanting to smack herself on the forehead.
'Father, uncle, Azula please may me and Lien be excused.'
Ozai didn't even answer he just waved his hand which properly meant go. As Zuko and Lien opened the door they heard Ozai clearly say to Iroh 'There properly going to try again.' And a loud splutter of laughter coming from Iroh.
'Ummm Lien im sorry about that.' Zuko laughed.
'It's alright it was kind of funny in a weird kind of way.' Lien said giving Zuko a kiss upon the lips.
'Come with me.' Zuko whispered taking her by the hand.
'Where are we going?' Lien whispered as they ran down the corridors.
'The gardens.'
'Why?'
'You will see when we get there.' Zuko laughed.
Running through the gardens Lien didn't get chance to look at what was going on until Zuko stopped her and put his hands over her eyes.
'Zuko what's going on?' She laughed.
'You will see.' He said leading her.
Reaching the centre of the gardens Zuko finally took his hands away from Liens eyes, Lien couldn't help but gasp at what she saw. Zuko had decorated the centre of the rose gardens, there was an alter and banners everywhere, it was simple beautiful.
'Zuko what is this all for?' She gasped as she flung her arms around his neck.
'Our wedding of course.' Zuko whispered in her ear as he placed his hands on her hips.
'Now?'
'Yes.'
'When did you sort this out?'
'Ages ago.' He laughed giving her a passionate kiss.
'Is that why you were always busy?'
'Yes.'
'Are use two ready or what?' Asked the priest who was waiting eagerly for the young couple.
'Today we join Prince Zuko Lei Heng and Lien Chyou Guo in holy matrimony.'
Zuko took Liens hands and looked into her eyes and said
'Because of you, I laugh, I smile, I dare to dream again.
I look forward with great joy to spending the rest of my
life with you, caring for you, nurturing you, being there for you in all life
has for us, and I vow to be true and faithful for as long
as we both shall live.'
Lien looked at Zuko and blushed she so badly wanted to kiss him but resisted the urge and said
'I love you. You are my best friend.
Today I give myself to you in marriage.
I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you,
and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle.
I promise to love you in good times and in bad,
when life seems easy and when it seems hard,
when our love is simple, and when it is an effort.
I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard
These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life.'
'With these rings I now pronounce you man and wife you may kiss the bride.' The priest said with a smile.
Instead of you may kiss the bride Lien changed it you may pounce on the groom. Pushing Zuko to the floor she clambered on top of him and gave him a passionate kiss. The priest looked on with joy at the young couple but decided to leave when they started stripping and rolling around in the roses.
After the heated passion in the gardens Zuko wrapped his arms around Lien as they looked up at the stars.
'I love you Mrs. Lien Chyou Heng.' He said giving her a tender kiss.
'I love you too Prince Zuko Lei Heng.' She said kissing him back and then snuggling up into his chest as they fell asleep in the rose gardens.
