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This chapter is NOT the end of the story. I will write, 'The End' when I finish. I hope u all enjoy.
Chapter 25: Wedding Songs
Kellie hissed and swatted away the servant who was trying to do her make up and hair.
"Please! Lady Kelso, just do it for today!" The young girl pleaded. She had been hired just to help Kellie get ready for her wedding.
"No, I hate make up and having my hair done!" Kellie snapped at the nine-year-old. The servant girl sighed, and began t o walk away. Kellie felt a twang of guilt.
No, not now, time of all times…"Wait!" Kellie called out. The servant stopped at the door with a smile on her face. The guilt trick always worked.
"Maybe, just a little make up, like a tad of blush and lipstick, and a simple hairstyle?" Kellie suggested. The servant girl turned around, a giant smile on her face.
"It would be a pleasure, milady." The servant girl said with a bow.
Zuko waited nervously for his bride to walk through the hatch. He stood at the make-shift alter on the bow of the ship, in a dark red tux.
The flower girl came walking down the isle, tossing flowers everywhere she went, and Aang smiled at her. He had stuck around, just to see Kellie off.
Then, the hatch opened one last time. Everyone turned to the young woman who stepped out. Zuko nearly fainted.
Kellie was beautiful. Her hair was pulled expertly into a bun, and there was a small amount of make up on her face that hid her few freckles, but made her gorgeous.
The dress was the most noticeable thing of her. It had no sleeves, and was a shimmering red with golden trim. One side of the dress went up in a slit to Kellie's mid-thigh, revealing flat sandals that laced up her legs.
Kellie walked up to the alter with Iroh by her side, since she had no family here, and the preacher began.
"… And do you, Miss Kellie, take Prince Zuko, to be your lawfully wedded husband?" The preacher asked. Kellie looked up into Zuko's golden eyes.
"I do." She whispered. The preacher closed his book.
"Then I now pronounce you, man and wife. You may kiss the bride." The newly wedded couple's kiss was deep, and the soldiers, Iroh, and Aang cheered. Tears streaked down the Avatar's cheeks, but he wasn't sure if they were tears of joy, or something else.
The reception was wonderful, and Kellie enjoyed her first dance with her husband. After their dance, Kellie walked to the railing, and Zuko followed her.
Kellie sighed, and looked out over the sea.
"What's wrong?" Zuko asked quietly, and wrapped one of his arms around his new wife's shoulders.
"They'll never know." Kellie whispered. Zuko tilted his head.
"Who'll never know?" Kellie looked up at her husband.
"My family. They'll never know I got married. They'll never know what became of me." A tear ran down Kellie's cheek at the thought, and Zuko wiped it away with his thumb.
"Don't worry. It'll be ok." He cooed gently. Then walked away, for his soldiers all wanted to congratulate him.
"You should be happy." Kellie looked down at the sound of the liquid voice. It was Kierra.
"How can I be happy? I miss my family." Kellie sighed.
Especially Aaron.
"Well, the opportunity to see them again may show itself to you, someday." Kellie nodded.
"Maybe." Suddenly, Iroh came up behind Kellie.
"Lady Kelso! Please, the men are all asking for a song! Actually, a lot." Kellie turned to Iroh, and grinned.
"Sure, why not?" Kellie walked up, and the soldiers leaned in. Kellie began, with a little dedication.
"These first three are for Zuko." Zuko blushed as Kellie began.
My life's in jeopardy Murdered in cold blood is what I'm gonna beI ain't been home since Friday night
And now my wife is coming after me
Give me police protection
Gonna buy a gun
So I can look after number one
Give me a body guard
And a black belt Judo expert with a machine gun
Gonna buy a tank and an aeroplane
When she catches up with me
Won't be no time to explain
She thinks I've been with another woman
And that's enough to send her half insane
Gonna buy a fast car
Put on my lead boots
And take a long, long, drive
I may end up spending all my money
But I'll still be alive
All I did was have a bit too much to drink
And I picked the wrong precinct
Got picked up by the law
And now I ain't got time to think
Gonna buy a tank and an aeroplace
When she catches up with me
Won't be no time to explain
She thinks I've been with another woman
And that's enough to send her half insane
Gonna buy a fast car
Put on my lead boots
And take a long, long drive
I may end up spending all my money
But I'll still be alive
And I'm oh so tired of running
Gonna lay down on the floor
Gotta rest some time
So I can get to run some more
She's comin!
She's comin!
The men cheered. Kellie gave a little bow, then looked at Zuko.
"Let that serve as a warning, for you, Zuko." Zuko blushed.
Athena, I had no idea how much I need herIn peaceful times I hold her close and I feed her
My heart starts palpitating when I think my guess was wrong
But I think I'll get along
She's just a girl, she's a bomb
Athena, all I ever want to do is please her
My life has been so settled and she's the reason
Just one word from her and my troubles are long gone
But I think I'll get along
She's just a girl, she's a bomb
She's just a girl, she's a bomb
Just a girl, just a girl
Just a girl, just a girl
Just a girl, just a girl
She's just a girl
Athena, my heart felt like shattered glass in an acid bath
I felt like one of those flattened ants you find on a crazy path
I'd have topped myself to give her time, you didn't need to ask
Was I a suicidal psychopath?
She's just a girl, she's a bomb
She's just a girl, she's a bomb
Consumed, there was a beautiful white horse on a dream stage
He had a snake the size of a sewer pipe living in his rib cage
And I felt like a pickled priest who was being flambed
You've got me requisitioned blondie
She's just a girl, she's a bombShe's just a girl, she's a bomb
Just a girl
She's just a girl
Look into the face of a child
Measure how long you smiled before the memory claimed
How long would children, how long could children remain?
Athena, you picked me up by my lapel and screamed leave her.
I felt like waking up in heaven on an empty meter
And now you're stuck with a castrated leader
And I hate the creep
I didn't mean that…
Athena, I had no idea how much I need her
My life's been so settled and she's the reason
Just one word from her and my troubles are long gone
But I think I'll get along
She's just a girl
The men clapped at the song, but Kellie was just getting warmed up. She cleared her throat, and began her final dedicated song.
Only love, can make it rainThe way the beach is kissed by the sea
Only love, can make it rain
Like the sweat of lovers
Layin' in the fields
Love, reign o'er me
Love, reign o'er me, reign o'er me, reign o'er me
Only love can bring the rain
That makes you yearn to the sky
Only love can bring the rain
That falls likes tears from on high
Love, reign o'er me, reign o'er me, reign o'er me
Love, reign o'er me, reign on me, reign on me
On the dry and dusty road
The nights we spent apart alone
I need to get back home
To cool, cool rain
I can't sleep and I'd lay and I'd think
The nights are hot and as black as ink
Oh God, I need to get back home
To cool, cool rain
Love, reign o'er me, reign on me, hold me, hold me, oh
Love, reign on me, on-on-on-on me
Love!…
Zuko cheered the hardest when Kellie's song finished. She beamed to the soldiers.
"But wait! I'm not done!" The men fell silent.
Aang wiped a tear of sadness off his cheek. He couldn't bear to see Kellie with her husband much longer. He crept over to Appa, who was floating next to the ship.
Kellie rubbed her throat, it was starting to get sore after her singing, but then she started another song.She wore faded jeans and soft black leather
She had eyes so blue they looked like weather
When she needed me I wasn't around
That's the way it goes, it'll all work out.
Aaron sat up in his dormitory. Was that Tom Petty lyrics?
When she needed me I wasn't aroundThat's the way it goes, it'll all work out.
Yah, definitely Tom Petty, and that song, it fit him and Kellie perfectly. He was never around for her anymore.
There were times apart, there were times together
I was pledged to her for worse or better
When it mattered most I let her down
That's the way it goes, it'll all work out.
Kierra felt a twang of guilt at the next verse.
When it mattered most I let her downKierra hadn't been there, she let her former Child down when she had been nearly raped.
It'll all work out eventually
Better off with him then here with me
Aang sighed. Those words were too true.
Better off with him then here with meAang couldn't have promised anything. He got on top of Appa.
It'll all work out eventually
Maybe better off with him then here with me
Aaron sighed. It was his sister singing those words. And Austin's words echoed through his head.
"Dude, get off her case,"
Aaron bit back tears.
Well, I finally have gotten off her case. She's better off with Zuko. I couldn't protect her forever.
Now the wind is high and the rain is heavy
And the water's rising in the levee
Still I think of her when the sun goes down
It never goes away, but it all works out
Aang, Kierra, and Aaron all sighed at once.
I'll never forget her.
They all thought.
Zuko sighed, as Kellie's song finished. He made a vow to her brother.
I'll protect her, for your sake, Aaron.
Kellie wiped away a tear when her song finished. Her heart felt like it was tied up in knots.
I'll never forget you, Aaron.
"Master, please, tell Aaron, I love him, and always will."
In his neon tunnel, the Master of the Worlds smiled.
"As you wish, Lady Kellie of the Fire Nation."
Kellie began her final song.You and I will meet again
When we're least expecting it
Somewhere in some far off place
I will recognize your face
I won't say goodbye my friend
For you and I will meet again
Aang snapped the reigns, and with one final look back at Kellie, he flew off into the setting sun, in hopes to find whatever he needed to find.
I heard you singing to no one
I saw you dancing all alone
One day you belonged to me
The next day I just wouldn't know
Someday all the rules will bend
And you and I will meet again
Kierra sighed. She might never see Kellie again. With one final glance at her only friend, Kierra disappeared beneath the waves.
I've got a feeling
I've got a feeling so strong
Maybe someday our roads will cross
Zuko sighed. Those words reminded him of his mother.
A red-winged hawk is circling
The blacktop stretches out for days
How could I get so close to you
And yet still feel so far away?
I hear a voice come on the wind
Sayin' you and I will meet again
I don't know how, I don't know when
But you and I will meet again
Aaron let a lone tear slide down his cheek at Tom Petty's lyrics.
I don't know how, I don't know whenBut you and I will meet again
Aaron doubted those words would become true.
Kellie let the tears flow when her song finished. It destroyed her make up, but she didn't care, she missed her brother.But you and I will meet again
Zuko picked Kellie up bridal-style in his arms, and carried her to their bedroom. Zuko set Kellie down on their bed, closed and locked the door, then turned off the lights.
Not finished! I hope u all liked this. The songs I used r NOT mine! The first three r called(in order) My Wife, Athena, and Love Reign O'er Me, and r owned by The Who. The last 2 songs r called (in order) It'll All Work Out and You And I Will Meet Again and r owned by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Not me. Hope u all like it! Remember: the sequel will b called The Forgotten Sibling
INSANITY AT ITS FINEST
LONG LIVE THE HIPPIES!
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