A/N: FINALLY! NEW CHAPTER! I'm sorry i take like, FOREVER to update but i'm typing two fan fics and it gets hard keeping up plus when i'm at my dad's no computer and ughh but anyways hope you like this oneee! oh also...(spoiler if you saw the review!)LiliumDupree gave me a grand idea ;D anyways read it! (its kind of short though :( )
Chapter 23: Zuko and Katara's wedding part 2
The wedding reception was going take place in a smaller ball room in the palace so that's where we headed. Zuko and I went first, followed by everyone who was actually in the wedding.
When we reached the room, it was filled with round tables with blue and red table cloths. The red ones had blue roses and the blue one had red roses on them. Each table had about eight chairs around it and had center pieces filled with purple colored roses.
Zuko and I sat at a table at the head of the room with was long and thin with a white cloth filled with red and blue roses, much like my dress. We sat in the largest chairs while the brides maids and the maid of honor sat on my side of the table (the left) and the groomsmen and the best man sat on Zuko's side of the table (the right).
Once we were all set, everyone else poured into the room. All of our family and closets friends that weren't in the wedding sat in the tables closest to us. Everyone else sat in tables that varied around the room. Well, all of the tables were based around the dance floor.
After everyone was sitting, the waiter's and waitresses began serving the food we had everyone order ahead of time. The food was quite delicious. Zuko and I devoured our food because we hadn't eaten all day and we were starved.
Then Dad started clinking his glass with a spoon and stood up, "I would just like to say something do you mind?" My dad asked me, "Not at all, Dad," I smiled.
"Well I juts wanted to make a toast, to the bride and groom. Katara," Dad turned to me, "I'll be honest, I wasn't in love with the idea of you getting married at 16...For a little I agreed with your brother; to wait. But now that I see the great happiness in your eyes and now that I've gotten to know Zuko, I'm very happy for you two and hope you have a long, happy marriage together. To Zuko and Katara!" Dad rose his wine glass up and everyone clinked their glasses together and said, "To Zuko and Katara." Zuko and I smiled at each other until Dad said, "Oh and Zuko, treat my daughter well…or I'll get ya,"
Everyone laughed, including Dad. We all gulped down our wine and just quietly talked with one another. Then, a man announced that it was time for the bride and grooms first dance. Zuko and I got up and moved to the dance floor. A small band of Suzuki players, drummers, and players of various string instruments began playing as Zuko took my hand in his and put his hand on my waist. I put my hand around his neck and we swayed back and forth as the music played. It was a soft, slow song that seemed to make the night perfect.
Zuko and I moved close enough as to where I could rest my head on his shoulder. I did so while closing my eyes and inhaling his intoxicating scent. Why he smelled so good right now was a mystery to me.
Just when the night couldn't get more perfect, it happened.
The doors burst open and two females entered, shoving people aside as they made their way to the dance floor. Zuko and I broke apart as our eyes widened in terror; it was Azula and Mai.
"We're here to crash the wedding we've heard so much about," Mai announced.
"Yes," Azula added, "We just couldn't miss the Fire Lord's wedding!" Azula spat out the word, "Fire Lord" like it could be a curse word.
"And Azula wanted to meet her new sister-in-law!" Mai exclaimed.
"Yes Zuzu, you wouldn't want to keep me from meeting the new family member, would you?" Azula asked. Zuko just stood in shock as everyone else did. Finally Zuko said, "You're not family anymore Azula! You're not even a sister to me anymore! You've done far too many horrible things to me and everyone else! Leave my presence at once! And that's an order!" Zuko's voice rose with each word. Azula seemed un-moved by Zuko's words and just said, "No." Zuko let out and angry grunt and said, "Azula, you've ruined a lot of things in my life, I have come to realize and accept this but to ruin my own wedding? That's just sick. I will say it again, leave, now!"
"Nope, I don't think I'm gonna," Azula smirked. I had had it with Azula. I spun around in a circle with my arm out, bending the water from everyone's glasses and forming a large ball of water in front of me. I then proceeded to hit Azula with several water whips and screamed, "LISTEN TO THE FIRELORD AND LEAVE AT ONCE! I WON'T HAVE YOU RUINING OUR WEDDING!" Surprisingly, both Mai and Azula listened to me. Mai didn't even try to throw anything at me! No daggers, no nothing! They just both smirked as guards finally came to apprehend them. Azula just laughed like a mad woman and said, "This isn't the last you'll see of us! And that isn't a threat; it's a promise." Azula continued to laugh evilly as they dragged the two women out of the room.
Zuko and I stared at each other, wide eyed then looked at everyone else. Everyone in the room was in shock. I'm sure they just didn't know what to make of this, neither did we. But I just couldn't let this ruin our big day. So I said, "Um…Well we know that was very un-expected but we want to assure you that you shouldn't be afraid. The guards are taking the two women away and we can continue the reception!"
"Are you sure this is a good idea? I mean, Azula and Mai did just crash our wedding…" Zuko whispered.
"Yes. They just got taken away and I'm sure they won't be coming back tonight," I said, reassuringly.
"Yeah you're probably right," He replied. By now, the room was full of whispers about what just happened. Even the people in the band were discussing the matter.
Zuko and I sat back down with our shocked friends.
"I can't believe Azula and Mai just crashed your wedding! I feel SO bad!" Suki said, hugging me.
"It's ok, I'm glad I was able to get some good shots on Azula without Mai throwing those ridiculous daggers at me," I said, counting my lucky stars that she really didn't.
"Yeah, true…" Suki said. She rubbed the back of her neck nervously, "Anyways there's something I wanted to tell you-" Suki got cut off by Sokka clinking his glass with a spoon, "Attention everyone! Attention!" Sokka said loudly. He continued, "I know this may be a bad time, considering what just happened but I'd like to announce something." Sokka looked around eagerly at the confused faces of everyone. Happy as can be, Sokka said, "Suki and I…are getting married! I proposed to her this morning before she had to go get ready." Sokka stood proudly and beamed. Everyone gasped then began clapping and congratulating the happy couple. I congratulated Suki first by exclaiming, "Oh my god you guys are getting married? THAT"S AMAZING!" I hugged Suki.
"I know! I'm so happy! We're going to be sister in-laws!"
"I know!" We both squealed with excitement. I then walked over to Sokka and gave him a bear hug.
"I'm so happy for you big brother!" I said.
"Thanks Katara," He pulled away from my hug, "And I just wanted to say, I'm sorry for getting so worked up about your's and Zuko's wedding. I know how you feel now. Suki really does make me feel really happy."
"Wow," I said in awe, "That's the most amazing thing you said." Sokka laughed, "Thanks."
After the congratulations, the maid of honor danced with the best man (Suki and Sokka) and the groomsmen and bride's maids dance with each other according to their order in the line. Toph and Aang, then Ty Lee and Haru. Zuko and I also danced together again since our first was disturbed.
It was (besides Mai and Azula crashing the wedding) a truly amazing night. After we all danced and mingled with each guest we were finally able to go. Everyone in the wedding went back to the palace while Zuko and I made our way down to the docks. Well, we both changed into comfortable clothes first.
Once Zuko and I made it down there, the sun had set and it was already dark. We found the ship we'd be riding on to Ember Island, for our privet honey moon, and boarded it.
Zuko and I got our own privet quarters and got into the nice, comfortable bed they had for us. As I snuggled up to Zuko bare chest he randomly said, "I love you, Katara," he adjusted so he could lay next to me while having the privilege of staring into my eyes.
"I love you, too," I replied staring back into Zuko's eyes. Slowly, he moved his face forward and our lips met softly, at first. But it turned into a passionate kiss.
It began to get intense when Zuko let his hand slip under the covers to my stomach. I pulled away, "Zuko," I said breathlessly, "Our honey moon hasn't quite began yet. Let us wait until we're at Ember Island. It will be romantic and passionate. Besides we're on ship,"
"I know, but I'm afraid you won't be ready…"
"Zuko," I put a hand on his face, "I have been ready since the day you proposed. I think I'll be ok,"
"Well I've been ready since the day we started dating," I kissed his nose. He scrunched up his nose and smiled. I giggled, "You're so adorable,"
"Not as adorable as you!" he tapped my nose. I just giggled again.
"But yeah you're right," His voice turned serious, "We should wait. It will be that much better."
"Yeah," I said. He sighed, "Well we should probably get some rest. It's been a long day and I'm tired and I'm sure you are too," he said as I yawned.
"Yeah, I am really tired," He smirked and kissed me, "Good night, Love"
I smiled, "Night," and after just seconds of day dreaming of our honey moon, I was peacefully asleep.
A/N Aw cutee :)
Also if you didn't notice i changed the rating to M cuz of stuff i'm MIGHT explain in the next few chapters...lemme know (in your review) if i should explain or make it so you know whats gonna happen...i'll probably NOT explain but lemme know anyways!
Also the thing Suki was gonna tell Katara is what Sokka told everyone anyway so it ok! :D aren't you glad they're getting married? I am :)
Anyways R&R plz! Sorry for the long wait i'll try to be sooner but can't make no promises!