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My hands were still shaking as we walked back to the house. I couldn't believe it. I was going to marry Sokka. I never ever thought my wildest dream would come true. I had grown so much in this past year and now Sokka would be there for the rest of my life to change with me and Lin. He was the very definition of a good man. He loved me despite all my flaws, despite Jai Ling's attack on me. He really, honestly loved me. Lin wasn't even his child and he was willing to take her own as if she were his own. And... he would never have a child with me. I was barren. He wrapped his fingers through mine and we walked up to the front door. The new betrothal necklace suddenly seemed to weigh a hundred pounds.

Katara was sitting on the couch watching Aang and Lin play on the floor. The airbender was grinning like a mad man at Lin's big smiles at his antics. "Oh hey guys, have fun?"She asked without turning around. She was repairing a hole in one of Aang's robes.

"Yeah," Sokka said, his voice shaky. I hadn't even thought about how nervous he must have been... and how the adrenaline must be pumping through his blood.

"Toph, it was the funniest thing Lin-" She stopped dead in her tracks when she turned around to talk to me. "Is that?" I nodded, a grin breaking our over my face. "Toph you! Sokka!" She proceeded to let out the most girlish squeal I had ever heard in my life up to this point. She practically flipped over the back of the couch and grabbed us up into a hug. "Congratulations! I never thought you two would- well I mean I did but- and Sokka! I didn't think you'd have it in you!"

"Oh thanks Katara," he deadpanned, smiling.

"Sorry," she blushed.

"I was wondering if you were going to do it before we left," Aang grinned knowingly. He picked up Lin and came to stand beside us.

"What?" I asked.

"I helped lover boy with the stone, since I am experienced myself," Aang said proudly, giving a sniff.

"You knew and you didn't tell me!?" I yelped punching him in the arm.

"Ow, I promised Sokka I wouldn't!" He whimpered.

"That's my girl," Sokka laughed wrapping an arm around my shoulders and planting kiss on my temple.

"I can't believe you two are getting married!" Katara giggled. "And the wedding!? Oh Toph we're going to have so much fun! Your dress! What dress are you going to wear!?" She babbled excitedly. She reminded me of Ty Lee just then. "Oh and what's the wedding date!?" I was suddenly reminded of my own question to her a few months back.

"Katara, we've only be engaged for like two minutes," I smirked.

"Oh," she blushed.

I took Lin from Aang and she immediately took hold of the jade stone and smiled. "Things are looking up, Lin," I said into her ear.

A year Later-

The wedding was simple and quaint. Sokka insisted we have the wedding somewhere other than on ice because he said I deserved to see my own wedding. But I persisted and we got married at the South Pole. He had, of course, shipped a large boulder over on a ship and I bent it into a thin slab where we would stand for our vows. Lin was our flower girl. She looked absolutely beautiful with her black curls gathered into a little ponytail at the top of her head, walking down the aisle in a miniature ceremonial parka. When she threw the flower petals (an earth kingdom tradition that signified new life and new seasons) she thought that some were just too pretty and picked them back up and put them back in the basket to sort through later. The guests had their laughs and giggles over that. In Water Tribe tradition only the bride, groom and chief were allowed at the front of the ceremonial building, so Katara snagged Lin when she got to the end of the aisle and helped her look at the flower petals while Sokka and I said our vows.

My cheeks were burning when I saw him. He was dressed in traditional furs and when he saw me, his cheeks were burning. I had a dress created just for me for my wedding day. It was not the furs of the South Pole but a dress from the earth kingdom. However, pelts were sewn in as lining to ward off the cold despite the fire blazing behind Hakoda. It was silky and flowing, nothing really quite seeming to follow a distinct pattern. I was told it was in shades of blue and silver.

The ceremony afterwards was that of food, laughter and dance. Sokka performed a traditional Water Tribe dance around me in the center of the larger, community building. It was striking, the movements he made were ancient, the ways of the hunter and warrior and yet, it was a story. A man hunted and fought for his woman, courted her married her and had children. It was the very legend of the origin of the Southern Water Tribe. After that, he and I danced an Earth Kingdom style dance, holding hands, chests touching. Everyone joined in after that. Mai and Zuko had even made it. Mai was now holding a new baby in her arms, Zuko standing proudly as a new father.

After the ceremonies were over we were ushered into an igloo Sokka had built on the outskirts of town, another Water Tribe tradition. He had taken things slow, never pressuring me, constantly asking if I was ok. I was beyond nervous, I was scared. Terrified. Not only because of the worries a new bride has with her husband but also because of Jai Ling. I wouldn's allow that monster to ruin my wedding night. But, Sokka was experienced, he was kind and so very gentle with me. Our wedding night was exactly that of fairy tales.

We flew to the Fire Nation for our honeymoon, Katara and Aang keeping Lin for us. Zuko had lent us his summer home on Ember Island. It was the most magical two weeks of my life. We were so completely in love. I never thought I would end up like this, and with Sokka none the less.

We picked up Lin from the Southern Air Temple where Aang and Katara, now married, were making a home for themselves. She was overjoyed to see us. Katara reported my little toddler had been the perfect angel and had a blast while we were away. Sokka was more than anxious to hold her so I passed her to him before I really wanted to. We left the Air Temple soon after and renovated my home. Sokka had lots of ideas in mind and our house became the test subject.

Lin was two and had a wonderful vocabulary. She was speaking in full sentences, almost carrying on conversations with Sokka and I. It was mid-summer, we were playing down at the creek when she asked the question we'd been holding our breath for. She and Sokka were standing at in the shallows of the water holding hands when Lin looked up and said "Daddy?" It was such a simple word, one we had discussed at night when she was asleep. We'd used it a few times and now, now she finally used it. Sokka glanced over at me, avoiding Lin's big green eyes for a moment to collect himself, he was a little shocked. He'd waited more anxiously than I had for that word

"Yeah honey?" He replied. Lin smiled broadly and started babbling nonsense, an actual word surfacing every few seconds. I grinned at my two favorite people in the entire world. My beautiful daughter and my very best friend, playing in the water.

"Fishy!" She cried excitedly, pointing at her feet. I laughed and she looked back at me on the bank, grinning. She reached down in the water and splashed her hands, successfully scaring off the little fish. But, her mood was not to be dampened. She found a shell, tugged her hand from Sokka and presented it to me proudly. "For you, mommy," she smiled.

"Thankyou baby girl! I think Daddy would like one too," I suggested. It was strange calling Sokka Daddy, but it suit him so well. Lin dashed off to find one for her Daddy and I sat on th bank, watching them. A messenger hawk screeched and landed on the ground near me. I unlaced the little message and held it out to Sokka when he and Lin came over to see what it said. He crouched down, Lin between his knees and read the letter.

"It's from Aang and Katara."

Sokka, Toph and Lin,

We love you and hope you are doing well!

You'll never guess,

Sokka you're going to be-

"That Polar Bear Dog! I'm gonna kill him, Toph! How dare he get my little sister pregnant!" Sokka ranted. I burst out laughing and pat him on the shoulder.

"You're going to be an uncle Sokka, smiled. You'll get to teach the little ankle-biter all about boomerangs and fighting."

He perked up at this prospect. "Hey, you're right."

"I'm always right."

He leaned over and kissed me slowly. "And you'll be an Aunt."

"And you, my little Gem will have a new cousin to play with!" I cooed picking up Lin and placing her in my lap.

"Oh, there's more," Sokka said, suddenly remembering the letter. "Hey, Aang and Zuko have a new idea!" He crowed. "Republic City." he said making a big arm with his hand as if reading the title.

Three Years Later-

"So Daddy's not really my Daddy?" Six year old Lin asked. We were sitting on the edge of her bed, trying to explain this to her. Sokka was beside himself with head in his hands, so I had to be the one to answer her.

"That's right, honey."

She thought this over for a while, then spoke. "Well that's ok because I don't want any other daddy. You're the best one," she said very maturely, reaching over and hugging Sokka.

Eight Years Later-

This was the worst thing that had ever happened to Lin thus far in her fourteen years. I had just told her she was the child of a rapist. Her tears broke my heart and all I could do was hold while she cried. She blubbered that she felt guilty, that she was sorry and I promptly held her at arm's length and told her not to dare think of herself as some kind of curse or mistake because she was the best thing that ever happened to me. "Even better than Dad?" She asked sniffling.

"Even better than Dad," I smiled.

Two Years Later-

I sat back on the couch and watched Sokka and Lin in the middle of the floor, fighting. I had been waiting for this moment and by Spirits I was going to enjoy it. I flicked a piece of mud off my police uniform and listened.

"I'm sixteen, Dad, I'm pretty sure I'm old enough to go on a date!"

"I don't think so young lady, I said no and that's final," Sokka growled back, throwing his hands in the air comically. How Lin could take him seriously and still be mad at him I had yet to understand.

"Oh come on! You were off saving the world at my age, I should be allowed to go out for one evening."

"I- you- we-... that was different!" Sokka stumbled.

"Mom said is was ok!" Lin argued, snapping her hand in my direction.

"No, no, no," I said wagging my finger back and forth, "I said ask your father."

"And he's saying no!" She almost whined. Lin didn't whine, it wasnt in her manner but she had come pretty close to it.

"Well, you can't anyways because he's your cousin," Sokka said matter of factly.

"No he's not dad and that's a pretty weak argument," she deadpanned, crossing her arms over her chest.

Sokka brooded for a moment. "Fine. But he hd better have you back here by nine."

"Thankyou, Daddy!" She said sweetly bouncing over and giving him a peck on the cheek.

She bounded off to her room to get ready. Sokka meanwhile, fell on the couch and mumbled to himself angrily. I smiled at him ad put a hand on his shoulder. "Tenzin... that little scumbag," he grumbled.

I burst out laughing and gave him a kiss. "She'll be fine."

He harumphed and continued pouting. "She better be... or he'll have to answer to Boomerang."

"Have I ever told you how much I love you?" I giggled. It was so true, I loved my life and our perfect little family beyond words. I was the happiest woman alive, I was sure of it.

Fin.

AN: I know it seems rushed but its an epilouge after all. I would love feedback, I can change or add things if need be. Love you lots and I hope you enjoyed this story. I do, however, need to know what you guys wants next.I have two ideas in mind for my next story. A Smellershot fiction or a Legend of Korra story with an OCxBolin. Let me know. And I really want to thank everyone that had been with me through this whole thing, you have no idead how MUCH it means to me :)