Four Months Later

It was time for Princess Kya's naming ceremony, a treasured tradition for the royal family. Royals and nobles from around the world came for Kya's introduction.

There was a giant room stacked with presents from toys to jewelry and someone had even offered a pony as a gift, which had, of course, been kept in the stable.

Iroh and Azula enjoyed a cup of tea before the festivities.

"Aren't you excited?" Iroh asked.

"For what? I already know Kya, and this ceremony is going to be long and boring," what Fire Nation ceremonies do best.

Iroh knew of a surprise that was coming Azula's way. "I think it will be a more fun day than you think, plus, there's cake."

"Well, there is cake."

The servants were rushing to prepare the Crown family, making sure the Fire Lord's robes were perfect, the Fire Lady's dress and getting their custom made dress on the wee baby Kya.

Sokka and Suki arrived otgether, hoping to see Katara and Kya before the shebang started, but they couldn't get near them, the staff was so frantic.

They found Aang who was sitting in on the steps talking to Toph and Chin.

The earthbender's dress was a little singed. "It's all Chin's fault."

"It is not. You're the one who seduced me," he defended."

"I didn't do anything."

"You're just that beautiful."

"Cheeseball!" she ruffled his hair. "Sokka! Suki! ready to get bored to death!"

"I think it will be nice," said Suki.

"Haha!" laughed Chin, "nice nap is more like it. I've never seen a royal ceremony that wasn't boring and twice as long as it should have been."

When the horn sounded, the guests made their way to their assigned seats. First was the procession of the council, then the sages, and finally, the royal family.

The ceremony started with the history of the Fire Lord and the unification of the Fire Nation and then went on to the history of the naming ceremony and now for our newest royal family member, "Princess Kya!"

"Shouldn't it be Crown Princess Kya?" Haru asked.

"She's a waterbender, so no," Ty Lee told him. "She can't take the throne."

Everyone ooed and ahed at the new baby. She cried out in laughter and got blessed by the head sage. Then a select group of presents were given to her. She was too little to open them so Katara did it for her. She had received jewelry, a fur coat and a portrait of herself.

Kya got taken inside to rest as the guests got ushered to the hall where there would be refreshments and appetizers. After that, would be lunch and then the birthday cake.

"Please tell me there's alcohol," Aang growled as he found his girlfriend. How many times could he hear the same speech about the history of the FIre Lord.

"Katara thought it should be a dry event," Azula told him sadly.

Aang looked about ready to cry.

"I have champagne on my pavilion. Grab our friends."

Aang found Toph, Chin, Ty Lee, Haru, Mai and Rian Juon and invited them on the pavilion for a toast.

"Where's Katara and Zuko," Ty Lee asked when they got to the pavilion.

"She thought this should be a dry event," Azula explained. "I disagree."

"To Kya!" They clicked their glasses and drank.

"One more for the road," Toph insisted before they went to the party.

Needless to say, there were plenty of others who had brought their own booze. Katara found it most distasteful when she saw them in the hall. The Fire Lady was still unable to drink as she was nursing.

"I can't believe they all got drunk."

"It's a party," Zuko said. "Let's just relax. Our friends and family are here. Kya's healthy. It's a good day."

Katara glared at him but held her tongue.

Azula was buzzed and ready to run her mouth. "Oh I can't believe this party turned out to be so much fun. I thought I was going to be bored to death, I mean a naming ceremony. When's the last time anyone's been to something so pretentious?"

"The last naming ceremony was yours," Iroh told her with a laugh.

"I suppose it was. Well, I'm sure it was a hit. I am a star after all," she said with a flair.

"Well, you did manage to barf on the head sage during the ceremony. People talked about that for years."

Zuko started cracking up.

"I always wondered why he looks at me funny," Azula muttered.

The room clamored as people stuffed their faces and talked about the rest of their evening plans. The party would be over early since it was for a baby.

The baby Princess got brought back out for the cake even though she was too little to eat any. She wasn't, however, too little to grab a chunk and smush it in her father's face.

"Kya!" he scolded.

The audience was in hysterics. Azula said "good girl." Katara glared at her.

Aang went up to the baby and she smushed cake in his face too. "I love chocolate," he said with a laugh.

That evening, Aang arranged for the chef to prepare a special dinner for him and Azula. They would be serving it on her pavillion.

The Princess got dressed up, unaware of where they were going.

Aang lead her down the secret passageway that went to her room and when they got there, he gave her a kiss. "A year ago, I pulled you in my arms, right here and kissed you. I had no idea what I was getting myself into and in hindsight, I wish I had done it a long time ago."

Azula kissed him again. "Aren't you a romantic?"

He led her outside where they had her favorite, Peking turtle duck and a side of spicy bok choy. Aang had a vegetable fried rice plate instead of the turtle duck. "To us," he said as they ate. The summer sun was setting behind him as they shared their meal.

A servant came to clear their plates and bring dessert. When Aang opened his, there was a giant fruit tart with a side of vanilla spice cream. When Azula opened hers, there was a little box. The avatar got down on one knee and said, "Azula, will you marry me?"

The Princess threw herself at him, pulling him to her for a searing kiss. He almost fell over she lunged at him so fast, but he caught her in his arms and gently pulled them both up. "I take it that's a yes."

"Yes, you fool! Now where's that ring?"

Aang opened the box to show her. It was a gold band with a diamond in the middle, two small rubies on each side. "It's perfect," she said as he put it on her finger.

"Just like you," Aang answered as he pulled her closer again. "Now how about we share this fruit tart."

After they had their dessert, Azula suggested they get ready for bed.

"I'd love to, but I have one more thing for us to do." They went back inside where Iroh and their friends were waiting.

"She said yes!" Sokka squealed, causing the Princess to laugh at him. They had a celebratory round of champagne and the chef had made cupcakes for the occasion, dark chocolate with a spicy mint frosting.

"These are so good!" Ty Lee crammed one in her mouth.

Haru laughed as he got the icing off her face.

Zuko came to offer his congratulations. Katara and Kya were already asleep. He couldn't help but envy his little sister. She was engaged and ecstatic. His engagement was coerced and he had been miserable.

Kya had made things better, but there was still a serious strain on his marriage and he wished they could have a do over.

"I told you today wouldn't be boring," Iroh chided his niece.

"That you did, and I had my doubts, but I'm so excited."

"Me too. I'm always up for more nephews or nieces."

"You might have to wait a while," Azula told him.

Aang kissed her and rubbed her tummy. "I can't wait."