A/N: This is the continuation of last week. Another Sokkla Saturdays is coming to an end. This year things turned out slightly different for me, but as every year, I enjoyed taking part! Thanks sokklasaturdays for holding this event! Already looking forward for next year!=)
All day wanted was for this moment to last forever. Enjoy the warm embrace longer. However, luck wasn't on their side which was to be expected. When Katara went into Sokka's room, alarmed, Azula had an idea of what happened.
"Prince Zuko and Prince Lu Ten are here!" Katara said.
"What does he want?" asked Sokka rubbing his eyes.
His question caused both girls to look at him unbelievably.
"Oh, yeah…" he said.
Sokka took Azula's hand.
"No matter what happens, I will always be with you Azula. No one can force you to anything."
They walked out to see Zuko and Lu Ten in the living room.
Lu Ten gave his cousin a meaningful stare but smiled.
"Maybe we should leave brother and sister alone." Kya said.
Sokka held Azula's gaze while walking out. She gave him a nod and only then he left the igloo.
Once everyone was out Zuko talked.
"Being reckless doesn't suit you Azula."
Azula folded her arms narrowing her eyes.
"Says the Prince who keeps pulling reckless stunts for Mai."
Zuko raised an eyebrow. Did his sister really admit that she felt as strongly towards Sokka as he felt for Mai, his wife? He knew about Azula's feelings but hearing her indirectly admitting it was another level.
"I will cut this short: I support you." Zuko said.
"You?" Azula asked skeptical.
"Yes" he replied, "Do I never?"
"Yeah, sometimes you do." she said.
"Chief Hakoda, Uncle Iroh and Lu Ten are all by your side. Father was forced to come to Kyoshi Island." Zuko said.
"Wait! Support what exactly?" Azula asked.
"You are marrying Sokka." Zuko said.
"What…" Before she could continue her sentence, Sokka ran into the igloo.
"Azula! Did you hear that?" he gave her a powerful hug and swirled her around, "Father told me we can finally marry."
Azula was confused, happy, excited, and scared at the same time. She looked at her brother and he smiled.
Fire Lord Iroh made efforts to convince his stubborn brother to put an end to bad blood with the Water Tribe and finally aligned. Hakoda was ready for it. Everyone else was except for Ozai. He went mad in the Fire Nation first. Yet it was worth it in the end. After a long discussion, Ozai halfheartedly agreed. Ursa tried to calm him down so Azula wouldn't see his anger once they met.
Azula entered his room on Kyoshi Island along with Sokka. Ozai looked disgusted at his soon to be son-in-law, already disliking him. All these years they never got along well.
"Out with you. I will speak to my daughter alone." He said harshly.
Again, Sokka looked at Azula first and left the room once she assured him she would be fine with her eyes- He made sure to graze his knuckles at Her's while walking out.
Despite it all, the talk between father and daughter went well. Ozai said, she could marry Sokka, but he wouldn't truly see him as his son. That was enough for Azula. As long as she wouldn't have to choose between her family and the man she loved, all would be fine.
Before another fight could escalate, Azula and Sokka told their families, they would marry on Whale tail Island. It was a beautiful place without habitants. And it was near to Kyoshi Island, where they all stayed during meetings. They would mix both nations traditions.
A dream was coming true. Evening arrived, candles were lit. Whale tail Island was about to witness the most beautiful day, the reunion between two lovers.
Azula and Sokka deserved it. Years of struggle and heartache was finally coming to an end.
Their respective families were already there. Close friends were arriving one by one. Uncle Iroh was the only royal missing from Azula's family. Since he was Fire Lord, he couldn't just sail half of the world. He made sure to send the pair a luxury gift with congratulations letter.
Admiral Zhao arrived, his distaste towards Sokka clear in his eyes.
"Congratulations Azula. You certainly could have done better. But we will support our Princess anyway."
Sokka scowled at the comment.
"You are right Admiral." Azula replied smirking sideways at Sokka.
"What the?!" Sokka squeaked.
Zhao chuckled and walked to take a seat.
"Azulaaaaa!" Sokka said.
"What? He is right. I could do better." she said, acting innocent.
Sokka stopped and thought about it.
"Yeah, you truly could." he said looking down sadly.
Azula laughed and hugged him, giving a kiss to his cheek.
"I love you Sokka. You are perfect for me dummy." she said.
Sokka already lightened up when she kissed him, smiling and looking at her.
"I love you, you are the one who is perfect Azula." he said giving her a peck. "Even if you like messing with me.
Many of their family members congratulated and hugged them. Lu Ten gazed at his cousin. Katara gave them both a short speech with teary eyes.
Mai and Ty Lee arrived too. Zuko never left his wife's side. Ever so careful. Azula's eyes went to Mai's visible bump.
After a hugging session Azula asked how Mai was feeling.
"I'm faring well. Can't wait for the baby to arrive." She said with a smile.
All of them smiled. Mai suddenly smirked her eyes set on Azula and Sokka.
"Well, seems like Azula will grow a baby bump too soon."
Zuko gasped and looked unpleasant.
Azula was slightly taken a back and Ty Lee clapped.
"Well, well!" Sokka was smirking too, side eyeing his soon to be wife.
Azula blushed and Sokka chuckled.
"You two deserve happiness. Finally, all of us can have a peaceful rest not that you guys are marrying." Mai told them earnestly. Which made Zuko smile fondly too.
Soon the ceremony began, and they finally married. Clapping and laughter filled the island.
The first dance was romantic only for Azula and Sokka.
Soon Hakoda danced happily with his wife. Ursa urged her husband to dance too, but the prominent scowl on Ozai's face while he watched his precious daughter dancing with her husband couldn't make her enjoy the dance fully. Yet she still smiled hugging her husband.
Although Sokka's eyes never left Azula, he saw a sight that made him wince. His sister was dancing with Aang.
It didn't last long, and he was gazing at his Azula again. Her arms around his neck, his firmly on her back, foreheads touching they danced away as a married couple…