Zuko sat in the corner of the room, dressed in his Blue Spirit disguise, Aang had promised to help him, but he still felt it would be better to show up to this meeting as the blue spirit.

"And here are some things we found while looking through Long Feng's Files." the kings representative said, handing everyone a scroll, except for Zuko, who waited patiently.

"Dad and the other southern water tribe warriors are in Chameleon bay!" Sokka said, and he and Katara looked at each other with a smile.

"My moms in Ba Sing Se and wants to talk to me?" Toph mumbled.

'Guru Pathik?" Aang asked in confusion.

Jet looked at his scroll, "the Duke and a few others are in town." He said, looking at Smellerbee who smiled in happiness.

As the Gang started talking about their plans Zuko slowly zoned out, thinking about his wedding day, which was fast approaching, they had agreed to get married by the weeks end, which left them very little time to get things ready, Katara and Aang had been a huge help in getting them what they needed, after all, having the avatar as a shopping partner was very beneficial.

"Blue Spirit." Aangs voice said, making Zuko shake out of his thoughts, he inclined his head.

"we were just discussing how best to continue." Sokka said, "the generals agree that the Dai Li need to be disbanded, but are scared of retaliation."

He nodded, "guards." He muttered simply.

"Yes we thought of that, but the Dai Li are a very capable bunch." The representative said, 'even the royal guard pale in comparison to them."

"We managed to hold them off easily." Jet muttered, chewing on a piece of straw.

"Yeah, we could probably do it again." Smellerbee said, "Right Longshot?"

The silent boy nodded, while looking at an arrow.

"There's only three of you, and five generals, how do you suppose guarding them? All by yourself?"

"There's actually four." Jet said, pointing a thumb at Zuko, who inclined his head.

"And we have more guy's." Smellerbee said, "our teams' here, about fifteen guy's in all, we should be sufficient.

The representative looked at Aang who nodded reassuringly.

"A-alright, I'll talk to General How and see what he and the earth king thinks." He bowed to them and walked out, instantly Katara turned to Zuko, "you can take the mask off now."

Zuko took his mask off, "so, I'm guessing all of you are leaving?" he asked Aang.

"Maybe…we need to plan a little bit more…and also I don't want to miss your wedding." Aang said excitedly.

"Same." Katara said, "It would be a nice change of pace from things, wouldn't you agree Sokka?"

"Eh, why would I want to go to some wedding?"

"Free meat." Toph suggested, and instantly Sokka perked up.

Zuko just smirked, "I'm sure Jin would love to have you, Aang and[[ Katara, Sokka I might have to beg for."

"Wait…why do you have to beg for me?'

"I don't know, something about you being annoying, or something like that." Zuko said, making the others laugh.

"But…but…wha…I…"

"I'm sure it's nothing." Zuko said, walking towards the door while putting his mask on, "I'll see y'all tomorrow." And with that Zuko was gone, leaving the others to their planning.

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Jin sat in front of Iroh as they waited for her mother to arrive, "I have to admit, I'm surprised your mother is alright with you getting married so soon."

"Well, it took a little bit of work." Jin said, "but she really did like Zuko, him being so courteous and what not."

Iroh nodded, "he was raised to be courteous…well at least I taught him to be that way."

"How was Zuko's family?" she asked, "I only know that his dad was horrible."

"His mother was a rare flower," Iroh said, "so kind and gentle…but she disappeared a few years before Zuko's banishment…the only other family he has is me and his sister Azula…she's always been jealous of Zuko's relationship with his mother…and she takes after her father…"

"That's horrible…"

"Yes, but we've left that life behind, now I'm sure he's looking forward to the family he will start with you."

Jin smiled, a blush coming to her cheeks, "I'm looking forward to it too." She said softly.

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Azula sat with Mai and Ty Lee in the throne room of the earth king, "this was easier then we originally thought." Azula muttered.

"Maybe we won't need the mercenaries." Mai mumbled boredly.

"No, we already paid them so we'll use them, but there's some people I need to talk to."

"Who?" Ty Lee questioned.

"The Dai Li." Azula said, "if they're as good as they say, they'll be invaluable."

Mai nodded, "of course, with them disbanded, they won't be as helpful.'

'I disagree." Azula said, "they know the layout of the kingdom, every nook and cranny and hidden passageway, she stood up, "I'll return, I need to talk to Stryker."

"Again?" Ty Lee asked, "you speak to him three times a day!"

"It's always good to strategize." Azula said simply, walking out.

"Have you noticed she's been more…cheerful?" Ty Lee asked Mai.

"No."

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Zuko was lying under a tree with Jin beside him; the two were snuggled up watching the clouds.

"I can't believe we're getting married tomorrow." Jin said softly, "in less than twenty-four hours I will be your wife."

Zuko smiled, "and I'll be your husband." He said, kissing her temple, making Jin giggle.

"Are you gonna help them guard the generals?"

"Yes.' He said with certainty.

She smiled, and yawned, watching the sun sink down, "maybe we should head back, before it gets too dark."

He nodded, slowly getting up, and then picking her up bridal style.

"I can still walk." She said sleepily.

He chuckled, "don't worry about it." He said softly, walking away from the tree, and back into the city.

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Azula sat in a restaurant with Stryker, laughing as he was telling a story.

"Okay, so I was on a roof, guards surrounding me, a bag of gold slung over my shoulder and a baby in my arm, it looks bad."

"What did you do?" she asked, leaning forward.

"Well I look right at the lead guard and said, 'okay, I know this looks bad, but this gold is mine, the baby I'm not claiming any part for him'."

Azula let out a soft laugh, "what did they say?"

"Well obviously they let me go, otherwise I would have scars on my arms where they attacked me, oh hey look at that." He said, showing his arm.

She rolled her eyes, "sarcastic aren't you?"

"It's one of my many amazing qualities." He said, leaning back.

"You barely have any qualities, let alone amazing.'

"Ouch, that hurts me princess, I think I'll cry." He drawled, popping a grape in his mouth.

She smirked, "so, Stryker, your mother name you that?"

"Nah, I used to have another name, but I liked Stryker better, makes people think I'm a stone cold killer."

"Have you killed anyone before?" She asked.

"I have, more then I can count." He said, "what about you princess? Ever kill someone?"

"I can honestly say, not yet." She said truthfully, "I've threatened, but I've never done it."

"Really? I would've thought you were slaying left and right."

"That's what make people follow me more." She said with a shrug, taking a drink of the wine in front of her.

"Fear isn't always the best motivator." He said.

"It works for me." she said, looking towards the window, and almost immediately jumped up, "there's no way…" she muttered, running outside, Stryker followed, leaving a couple of gold pieces to pay for their food.

"Azula what the hell." He said, following her.

"I could've sworn I saw…but there's no way he got into this city…"

"Who are you talking about Azula?"

"My brother Zuko, I could've sworn I saw him carrying a…a girl!"

"Azula, I think you've had a little too much to drink." Stryker said, having heard the stories of her brother.

"But I could have sworn…" she muttered, looking around.

"Come on, I think it's time for you to get back to the others, I need to talk to the Boys, see if they found any ex Dai Li agents we can talk to."

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Aang sat with the others in the Jasmine Dragon, all of them waiting for Jin to arrive. "So Zuko, how are you feeling?" Aang asked, looking at Zuko who was in a traditional Ceremonial Hakama.

'I'm feeling…good." He said with a soft smile, looking at all of them, "Where's Katara and Toph?"

"Helping Jin." Jet said, pulling the collar on the white shirt he was wearing, "kind of like 'ladies in waiting' or something like that."

"Huh…"

Iroh walked in, "nephew! Take your position, Jin is about to walk in!"

Zuko walked over to the slightly raised platform at the back of the room and turned around, waiting for Jin to walk in, Iroh stood behind him, "are you ready Nephew?"

Zuko looked at him and smiled, "yes, I am."

"Well here she comes." Iroh said softly, gesturing back to the front, he looked forward and his eyes widened, seeing Jin walk towards her in her pure white Kimono, her hair was braided down her back with her bangs framing her face, flanking her were Katara and Toph in matching blue kimono's.

"Oh wow…" Aang said softly, watching Katara walk beside Jin, beside him he felt Jet sit up straighter, Aang looked over at him, the young freedom fighter had sat up and had taken the wheat out of his mouth, "don't get any ideas." Aang muttered to him, while Jet just chuckled.

Zuko offered his hand to Jin as she came to the platform; she took it with a smile and stepped up.

"You look amazing." Zuko said softly to her.

"Thank you," she whispered, "you're looking very handsome."

"Shall we begin?" Iroh asked with a smile.

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Aang smiled watching Zuko and Jin dance to the small band that played in the corner, "they look so happy, don't they Sokka?"

Sokka shrugged, "hey, I'm just glad he's not throwing fireballs at us."

"Yeah," Aang said, then looked over at Toph, who looked like she was in pain, "you alright Toph?"

"Fine," she muttered, 'just hate wearing this stupid Kimono."

Aang looked her over, the kimono complemented what little curves she had, and the blue Kimono clashed great with her grey eyes, "why do you hate wearing it? You look great?" Aang asked.

Toph blushed slightly, "I don't care, I'd rather wear my pants."

"After the party you can change." Katara chastised her, "For now, you're at a formal event, so you'll stay in that Kimono."

Toph groaned, leaning back in her chair.

"Katara." Jet said softly, walking up to her, "would you care to dance?"

"Um…" Katara hesitated, not sure what to say.

"Come on, just one dance." Jet said, holding his hand out.

"I guess…one dance can't hurt." Katara said, taking his hand and walking to the dance floor.

Aang watched this and clenched his fists.

"What's wrong Aang?" Toph asked, feeling his tension.

"Never better.' Aang muttered.

"I can tell your lying, come on, let's go get a drink."

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Zuko stood with Jin outside, looking up at the stars, "I love you." he said softly, kissing her cheek."

"And I love you too." She said with smile, laying her head on his shoulder, "I can't believe we're married."

"I know, it's weird…but comfortable."

Jin giggled softly, and kissed him, he returned it with passion, both lost in each other.

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Stryker sat in his apartment with his men, "from what they're saying, we're moving in a week." He said, "we need to move into position tomorrow."

"Boss, you sure about this?" Balefire asked, "if this plan fails, we're getting put to death for treason."

"Hey, we already got paid, so we have to go through with it."

"What about princess psycho?" Reever asked, sharpening his arrows.

'She's not a psycho." Stryker said, "just dedicated, she's going straight to the top, taking down the king, we need to make sure the generals are down."

"I don't trust that princess, I feel like she's going to betray us." Gin said, scratching his chin.

"She won't," Stryker said.

"You sound very certain." Ghost said softly, looking out the window.

"She has her honor, just like us." Stryker said, looking at everyone with narrowed eyes, "if you guy's have something to say, say it."

Balefire looked at Reever, who nodded, "It just seems that…you're letting your feelings for this girl, get in the way of business."

Stryker looked at all of them, "come on guys, give me some credibility," he said, leaning back, 'I always put this team before any feelings, I put business first, that's why I got this job, the pay on it is gonna set us up for months! I will not let any feelings I have for anyone get in the way."

They all nodded, satisfied with his answer."

"Now get some sleep, we got a long day in the morning." He stood up, "I'm going to go get a drink." He walked out the door, where Groop stood as guard, he handed him a piece of bread, "good night Groop."

Groop nodded to him, eating the bread.

Stryker walked outside and pulled a small case out and opened it, inside were pre-rolled cigarettes, he pulled one out and lit it, taking a drag out of it.

"Well, well, Mr. Stryker, I didn't know you were a smoker."

Stryker turned around, and came face to face with Azula, "didn't know you stayed out this late princess, isn't it past your bedtime?" he asked, puffing out a cloud of smoke.

Azula rolled her eyes, "I'm sixteen." She said, "not that it matters to you."

Stryker laughed and started walking, Azula right beside him, "So, what are you doing out all alone princess?"

"I wanted to get a drink, but I don't exactly have a drinking partner."

Stryker smirked, "and you came to me, I feel so honored."

Azula gave a small, half-smile, "well hurry up, before I leave you behind."