Disclaimer: I do not own ATLA

Genre: Hurt/Comfort/Romance

"I'm marrying today. I can't believe I am.."
"Be tough, girl.. You can handle this."


The wedding music echoed. Toph Beifong was accompanied by her father, walking to the podium. People sighed as the lovely bride walked by. She has a long dark hair which was rolled into an elegant bride bun, the crown she wore perfected her appearance. Her pale skin somehow seemed to glow in the lights, but there was something missing, everyone in the hall could see it. There wasn't a blissful expression on her face. She wasn't smiling like the other brides should have. She just stared straight, with no emotion, at the groom.

The father let go of his daughter's hand to be taken by the groom. The groom had a dark hair, as dark as the bride's. The groom was a very charming young man himself. Everybody in the hall must had said this is a fairytale wedding with the princess and prince charming if it weren't because of the serious expression on the groom's and the bride looked like as if she was about to burst out crying any moment.

"We are gathered here to witness the joining of this man and this woman in marriage; which is an honorable estate, instituted in the necessities of our being, and dedicated to the happiness of mankind; an estate not by any to be entered into unadviced or lightly, but reverently, discreetly, soberly, and in all sincerity.."

"I'm sorry, Toph." The groom whispered with a low voice.

"It's not your fault" The bride replied.

"Should there be anyone who has cause why this couple should not be united in marriage, they must speak now or forever hold their peace."

Everyone in the hall remained silent. Suddenly the giant door flew open. There stood a tall young man. He was breathing heavily. "I..I do not approve this wedding." He said breathlessly.

"Sokka!" The bride exclaimed.

The bride soon ran and threw herself to the man. Mid laughing and crying at the same time,she screamed out "You're alive!"

"I'm okay. I'm here." the man hugged the bride back. The bride? 'She's supposed to be my bride. Mine', he thought. "Guess what? A badgermole and its cub saved me. They were angels, just like you said." He played with Toph's fingers.

They stayed embraced for a while and then they let go. Sokka faced the bride's father and said, "Sir, I love the bride and if I may, I intend to marry her right here, right now."

"What? This is ridiculous. You can't. The groom's family and I –"

"I approve their wedding." The groom stated, smiling. It was his first time he smiled that day ."They love each other. This is an arranged marriage. We do not have feelings for each other. Please." The groom stepped aside to let Sokka and Toph took his place. "Thanks Lian. Do your parents mind?" Toph whispered to the man. "I'll explain to them. I'm sure they don't." He whispered back. There was murmur from the audience. "I am not marrying today. This lovely couple is." The groom explained. "Would you please wed them?" the groom asked the minister.

"Uhumm..We are gathered here to witness this man and woman's wedding. For whom who doesn't approve the wedding must speak now or forever hold their peace." The minister announced.

Sokka glanced at Toph's parents. Her mother was shedding her tears, nodding agreely. Her father was dumbfounded. He took a glance at the groom's family. They didn't seem to bother. He then nodded at Sokka ,gave them his blessing. Sokka smiled and turned to the minister.

"Sokka, do you take this woman to be your wife? Will you love her, comfort her , honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, in sadness and in joy, and be faithful to her, as long as you both shall live?"

"I do" He stated, looked at Toph and smiled affectionately.

"Toph Beifong, do you take this man to be your husband? Will you love him, comfort him , honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, in sadness and in joy, and be faithful to him, as long as you both shall live?",

"I do" She said, slightly blushing.

"... And now I pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride."

"I love you, Toph"

"I love you too, Sokka" They said before closing their distance.

Thanks for reading. I'll probably post things late this week because I have to study for a one-week test (I won't let my rival kick my ass.) and I'll have a piano exam *sigh* why does everything has to happen in the same week? But I'll try my best. Bye for now and wish me luck!

P.S. Forgive the wedding speech. I'm not sure about it.
~~MG