AN-This is a really sappy/sweet chapter that all you Leiko&Zuko fans are gonna love! I worked really hard to portray the idea of a traditonal firebending wedding. I had to start from scratch. Let me know what you think!

The ship landed at the island called Minako Island at a little past dawn. Zuko and Leiko walked to the tip of the ship and stared at the beautiful view in front of them. There were palm trees that shot up out of the beautiful soft, white sand that was being soaked by the incoming tide. The whole island was green and lush. Leiko smiled. "It's a rainforest." She said. "This place is perfect to get married."

Later, Leiko was walking around town with the crew. Zuko had gone off with his uncle and was browsing for the right thing to wear. The chapel had a run away fire nation priest to their luck, and he recognized Prince Zuko right away. "Why, Prince Zuko! What on earth are you doing on Minako Island?" he priest asked.

"I'm here on other matters than the avatar." Zuko said.

"What would those matters be?" the priest asked as he wrote in hit book.

"I'm getting married." He said, and the priest jumped in surprised. Then he chuckled.

"For a minute there, I thought you said you were getting married Prince Zuko."

"I am." He said with full meaning. The priest just looked at him, and then smiled.

"Really?" he spoke up, "Forgive me, I never thought you would…get betrothed."

"Why not?" and the priest cleared his throat. He changed the subject.

"So, uh, who is the lucky girl?"

"Her name is Leiko Sikari." And the priest jumped again.

"Zhao's daughter?" he was shocked. "But she's a traitor! She's wanted all over the fire nation."

"You are a traitor as well. You left the nation just as she did. Now are you going to wed us or not?" The priest smiled.

"Where is the girl?"

"She's out getting a dress."

"Well than, let's get you all ready for the ceremony and then when she returns we may begin." Zuko went to fetch his best tunic from the ship with his uncle.

Later, in the evening, there was a gathering on the beach. There were people other than from the crew who had gathered to see the even. On the white stand stood an altar, and under the altar stood the priest. He was in a red tunic and had a fire nation hat on. Next to him was a group of people with instruments. They began to play slow music, really soothing, romantic music. People watched and waited. And then in the back, two people lifted up their huge palm leaves and revealed Prince Zuko. He was in the nicest tunic he owned, and a pair of black sandals. He walked down the aisle by himself and up to the altar. Next he and the priest looked back and awaited Leiko's entrance.

For a moment Zuko thought. He thought about what had happened to Leiko the last time she was engaged. He remembered how she ran away from the wedding. Would she do that to him? He held his breath and waited for Leiko. She didn't come. Did she run away? The music continued and he still waited. Still nothing. He frowned; maybe she really did run off again.

But he was proved wrong when the two big palm leaved lifted again and behind them stood his uncle with his arm linked with Leiko's. Zuko sighed to himself of relief and looked at his bride as Iroh lead her down the aisle. She had on a big, long, white silk dress. It trailed some behind her, and then she had white gloves on that went up past her elbows. There were no sleeved on the dress, and on her upper arms she had a bracelet of pearls. There was a tiara of white flowers on her head, and then a long veil that hung over her face. In her hands was a bouquet of red and white flowers. She looked just like a bride from the fire nation. Zuko smiled again as she reached the altar. Iroh bowed humbly and stepped to the side.

Zuko reached forward and lifted the veil from Leiko's face. Sure enough, it was the same beautiful face he had grown to love. Leiko looked at him, batting her eyelashes and showing him just how marvelous she looked. He smiled wider and they both turned to the priest.

"My people, from near of far, we are gathered here today to unite these two in lovely and beautiful matrimony. They say that love is a powerful force, one that can overcome anything," and the teens looked at each other, knowing it was true, "And today we will witness what the gods have bestowed as true love upon this couple." And he turned to face Zuko. "Prince Zuko of the fire nation, do you swear by the name of the fire lord to take this woman as your wife? To protect with your very life? By the gods above, what say you?"

"I do." He replied.

"Than do light this holy candle, as a symbol of your love for this woman to the gods." Zuko reached out one hand and lit the candle with his finger. "Recite your nuptials vows."

"I, Prince Zuko, do hereby take Leiko Sikari as my wife, to protect with my very life and cherish for all of eternity. By the gods' word, I do." Leiko smiled at him.

"And do you, Leiko Sikari of the fire nation, do swear by the name of the fire lord to take this man as you husband? To serve with your heart? By the gods above, what say you?" She was silent for a while, just staring at Zuko. This was a big step in her life, dedicating her soul to Zuko…and she really was ready for it. Her old childhood friend had now become her love for life. She was ready.

"I do." She replied.

"Than do light this holy candle, as a symbol of your love for this man to the gods." Leiko reached out and lit the candle with one finger. "Recite your nuptial vows."

"I, Leiko Sikari, do hereby take Prince Zuko as my husband, to serve with all my heart and cherish for all eternity. By the gods' word, I do."

"Now that you both consent to holy matrimony, light the single candle in the middle, as a symbol of your souls becoming one." And the teenagers picked up their candles and together lit the large candle in the middle. They set the candled back down and turned back to face the priest. "By the power invested in me, now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." And the teens took hands and kissed passionately. The crowd around them clapped, and Iroh broke out into fits of sobs. "The ceremony is over, let us celebrate by having a feast and celebration in honor of this newly wed couple." And everybody stood up and began to dance to the music.

Zuko and Leiko slowly danced close together. They looked into each other's eyes, and Leiko began to cry. Zuko placed a hand under her chin and directed her glance up to his.

"Leiko, what is the matter?"

"Nothing…I'm just so happy." She said. He smiled.

"Me too… my wife." He spoke softly.

"My husband." She whispered.

"My love."

"My prince." And they kissed again, as the sun set over the water, sending sparkling diamonds over the surface that danced in celebration along with the people on the beach, just as the stars began to come out and twinkle over them.