Ch.4 – Fixing what has been broken

"There are two ways to slide through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking." – Alfred Korzybski

"Katara!? Katara where are you?" Zuko shouted as he ran through the streets of the city searching for his beloved.

("Tara, where are you? I hope you're alright.) Zuko thought.

Just as he thought that he passed an enclosed part of a garden and he heard weeping. He walked into the garden and stopped at the sight of a figure in a white puffy dress slumped over the large water fountain.

"Katara." Zuko breathed, relieved that he had found her." Tara… you never had a child out of wedlock didn't you?"

Katara glowered at him but didn't respond.

"Because, if you did I would love the child and you as well, even more so, and I would support you and your child." Zuko walked up to her and quietly touched her arm. Katara's head shot up and she slapped him.

"Katara I-" While Zuko was stuttering like a fool he was sort of thinking he deserved that for assuming something like that from his Katara.

Before Zuko could finish his apology, Katara threw up a fire wall and turned to run away but Zuko dissipated it and grabbed her hand before she could run far. Zuko was shocked.

"Tara stop. Why are you running away from me all of a sudden?" Zuko asked pained.

Katara was silent for a few moments. Then she spoke.

"Zuko, back there Haru said a totally unbelievable thing and you guys believed him before you let me explain. I don't want that to be our relationship. Full of lies and treachery and …and dishonest sty."

"What do you mean?" Zuko asked confused.

"I'm saying that if we're getting married then you're going to have to trust me completely. No more accusing." Zuko nodded. "Now, I have something to tell you. I…I'm a bi bender."

" Wow, that's different. I didn't know you were…um that, but Katara I'll still love you no matter what." Zuko said hugging her. "And I still want to marry you. But can we talk about the bi bender thingy after the wedding?"

"Of course Prince." The water/ fire bender said. "So I guess we should try again then." Katara said jokingly.

" Yes, perhaps we should." Zuko replied as he started to lead her back to the church.

As soon as the doors opened again Aang, Sokka, Suki, and Toph jumped into their stances ready to fight. But when they saw who or they were, they dropped their defense. They were a little confused. No one could speak, except the tea loving uncle, Iroh.

" So, young nephew shall you and Miss Katara try this one more time?" Iroh asked.

Zuko looked to Katara for conformation.

"Yes uncle we're ready. But this time can you lock the doors?" Zuko said half jokingly and serious. Those outbursts were getting annoying.

"Sure thing buddy." Aang said as he air launched himself to the back doors.

" No sense in starting all over. So…" Arknook said. "Zuko. Do you love Katara with all your heart and mind and being through everything life puts you two through? Say "I do."" Arknook recited.

The son of fire took a deep breath to calm his nerves.

"I do with all my being." Zuko said looking straight into Katara's eyes as she graced him with a smile.

"Great! Now Katara. Do you love Zuko with your whole heart and mind and being through everything life puts you two through? Say "I do."" Arknook said cheerily.

"I do with all my being." Katara replied. Zuko mouthed an ' I love you' to her.

"Then by the power invested in me by the state of South Carolina, you two are now married. – Turns to Zuko- You may now kiss the bride."

Everyone began to cheer and throw rice. Then, Sokka pulled up in a brand new Nissan Pathfinder.

" Katara and Zuko over here!" Sokka shouted.

"Hey Sokka. Wow when did you get a new car?" Zuko asked.

" I didn't-" Sokka was cut off.

"What! You stole it. Sokka…" The water child yelled at her brother.

" Kat, no. We all bought it for you." Suki said.

" Yeah, you'll need a new car for your new life and home right." Toph explained.

"Wow guys this is really great." Katara and Zuko thanked them.

"Your welcome just don't crash it I'm still paying for it." Sokka warned.

"Hey Kat, can I talk to you a minute?" Suki asked.

"Sure, Su what's up?" The child of elements asked.

"Well Kat, you're married now but it's still not official…"

"What? Yes it is."

"Politically yes. But you and Zuko have to do "it" to seal it spiritually."

"Oh….oooohhh. I see what you mean." Katara said in awe. "Wait Su, how do you know?"

"My business KAT." Suki said ending the conversation.

"Come on the reception is starting!" Sokka yelled.

"Alright we're coming Sokka." Toph said as she walked with Aang.

(I don't really know how to write receptions so I won't unless somebody wants to help me.)

So after the festivities things defiantly started heating up.

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Special thanks to Dragon Jadefire for helping me out this chapter, I really appreciate it.

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