Thank you all, dear readers. Writing this fanfiction has been magical. The end has finally arrived. I hope you've enjoyed the story and also that you will enjoy the finale.
Since You Left Me
By Waterbendingmaster
Finale
Chapter 7: The Marriage
Katara stood in front of all the people, forgetting them. She was focusing on Zuko. Zuko passed her test rather impressively. She knew he would.
They eventually broke the kiss and Zuko dismissed the crowd.
Katara followed Zuko to the royal bedroom and they sat down. "When is the wedding going to be?" asked Katara.
"Whenever you want it to be. Here's some invites. Get started." replied Zuko.
Katara decided she would invite everyone in the Water Tribe. How would they get here so fast? Make the wedding later.
"We could make the wedding at summer's end." suggested Katara.
"That sounds perfect." said Zuko.
Zuko left to get people started decorating for the wedding. Katara made one invitation for the Northern Tribe and one for the Southern Tribe. She sent them off. Hopefully, they would arrive quickly.
After about two weeks, it was summer's end eve. Water Tribe members arrived and stayed at a designated area. Katara's father was very curious about the wedding.
He found Katara and Zuko's royal bedroom. Since Zuko was still making last minute preparations, they were alone. They embraced each other. It's been a long time since they had seen each other.
"I can't believe you're getting married, Katara. It seems like only yesterday…"
"I know, father."
Meanwhile, Zula and Sokka weren't pleased. "Zula, you're stronger than Zuko. Why don't you just kill him?" asked Sokka.
"Now is not the time to rebel. When the time is right, we'll know. Peace is always short-lived." replied Zula.
"Yeah, I guess so." said Sokka.
Zuko and Katara were separated at the moment. They were superstitious and did not want to cause bad luck for the marriage. Zuko went to bed, staring at his tuxedo. It make him think of what Katara's gown looked like. The gown makers should have done a good job. Or at least they better have.
As it was finally morning, Zuko woke up and gathered his groomsmen. They ate a hearty breakfast of rice, eggs, and sausage.
"So, what's it like being married?" asked Zuko to his men.
"Oh, it's the best. You haven't even lived until you've been married!" said one man proudly, starting a chorus of "Oh, yeah" from the men.
When they finished eating, Zuko left to the wedding chapel section of the palace. He stood, waiting for Katara to arrive any moment. He was ready.
Then, Katara came walking down the aisle with her long, wedding gown. It was red and blue with the Fire Nation and Water Tribes symbols on it. The gown makers had done a fantastic job.
As the sage did wedding traditions of both nations, the time had finally arrived to kissed the bride. This was the part both had been waiting for. They quickly kissed passionately, forgetting the world, being lost in their own. Since they wouldn't break the kiss, they had to have guard break them up.
Zuko had a special honeymoon planned, and needed to leave now. "Thank you all for attending the wedding, don't get too drunk." said Zuko.
Now that they were gone, Zula went in and grabbed a barrel of champagne. She brought it back to her and Sokka's room. She smashed the top of the barrel open. She dunked her head in it and drank it like an animal.
Meanwhile, Zuko took Katara to the Fire Nation hot springs right at sunset. They changed into bathing suits and jumped in.
"The warm water is great. It washes away you troubles. Except for my childhood." said Zuko depressed.
"I wanted to be the greatest fire lord ever. So, I went to a war meeting. They were going to sacrifice and entire division of soldiers for bait. I spoke out against the general. I wasn't afraid to face him in Agni Kai, but it was my father. I refused to fight him, and he scarred me. I'm ruined!"
"Well, I am a healer, but I don't think I know how to heal scars." said Katara.
"I hear that hot water is very healing." said Zuko.
Katara bended the water onto Zuko's face. She used all her focus to try to heal the scars. His face shone blue. The layer of water started fading. His face was healed. Zuko felt like a new person. He passionately kissed Katara. They stood in the water, kissing and enjoying the peace. But as Zula once said- peace is always short-lived.
Finally, it's over. Thanks for reading, everyone. It's time to write your last review. As for the sequel, it should be out after All Nations Week, probably Friday night. Well, I gotta vote for the Water Tribe. So, goodbye everyone. Watch out for my sequel!