Guys, I have something important to tell you about the story we are getting close to the ending of the story. I by, no way the real author just the massager there are some small changes here and there that I have made, yet it brings me joy and grief to say this message. Since this is something necessary, to tell you the readers to thank you for everything. Because if I just drop the ending on you that won't be fair anyway thank you for giving a bit of your time to read this and all those sweet stones.
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Three years had passed, three demanding years since the Hundred Year War almost five years since Azula had to meet Zhan in this very same palace. Now Azula was in for the great challenge in her life: marriage. She had been engaged for four years now, and yet only now could they - dealing with assassins against the new Fire Lord - dealing with the Fire Nation colonies - dealing with the leftover of Ozai' supporters - dealing with Zhan... She mentally chuckled at that last part Zhan was Zhan, always and no matter what happened. The colonies, however, were a bigger problem, then they were thought to be returning land isn't easy when people had been living there for a hundred years; while falling to crime and being obedient to their nation or death. Yet in the end, the solution was acceptable the Fire Nation colonist wouldn't have to leave, and the Earth King. Didn't have to worry about the Fire Nation remaining in control of them: every last colony would become independent; a nation of their own, with people, welcomed from every corner of the world. The Fire Nation and the Earth Kingdom both helping to make them self-sufficient, until they can manage their independence. Now with those problems dealt with, Azula could focus on her own, namely reaching the altar before she fainted from nervousness. Luckily some of her friends were around to help her...somewhat. "Azula, you ready?" asked Katara, knocking on the door. "No!" yelled Azula, still nervous. "Out of the way!" replied Toph, kicking open the door. "You can't hide here forever." "Yes, I can!" said Azula as she went back to check herself in the mirror. "You look, beautiful Azula, what are you scared of?" asked Katara wearing one of her tribe's cyan-colored formal robes for the occasion. "Nothing!" replied Azula. "...sorry, I just got the shakes..." "Relax princess, you got a guy who would carry you to the clouds and over them," said Toph, even she had agreed to wear something formal a teal silk robe that complimented her slightly longer hair now. "By far, he's as nice as Twinkle-toes, and he's an Airbender." "Still..." replied Azula, sitting down and taking a breather. "C'mon Azula, me and Zuko' one wasn't that bad," spoke her now sister-in-law Mai, leaning on the doorway. "How worse could yours be?" "Not helping..." said Azula. "Relax Azula," replied Mai helping her, up and up to the mirror. "Just be yourself, don't trip and smile. Other than that, you're fine." Azula gave a slight smile as she eyed herself in the mirror a long, red wedding gown; as customary of any royal wedding and her long black hair combed down. Yet, she had bitter-sweet moments regarding this moment: none of her parents were here. While Ozai was in, prison and her mother was still missing. "Somebody is coming, two of them, one is your boy and the other I don't know..." said Toph abruptly as she felt footsteps approach them. "Zhan! It's bad luck to see the bride now!" said Azula as she hid behind Katara and Toph. "Relax. Not coming inside, but someone else is..." replied Zhan from behind the door. "I'm not sure..." spoke a female to Zhan, a voice too familiar to Azula. "Go...speak your heart out...she loves you..." urged Zhan on, as he opened the door to let a hooded woman enter. "Does this old fool have a chance to speak to her little girl?" asked the woman, removing her to the hood and showing her face Ursa, her mother. "...mom..?" asked Azula shocked, as she dropped the hairbrush. "Uhh...we'll give you two some privacy..." said Katara, dragging Toph and Mai away. "...you, you - you're real?!" asked Azula, her hands shaking. "Yes...I believe I send two scrolls? Four years ago? I know it wasn't much, I should have told you more or if-" spoke Ursa, before she was cut off by Azula. Who had essentially dive-hugged into her mother's arms? "Oh my goodness!" cheered Azula, practically in tears, as she hugged her mother. "...I...thought...you were dead...after your banishment..." "I'm..can't forgive myself for what I did, Azula. Neither the fact that I left you alone. I was weak then, I couldn't stand against Ozai enough to protect you, I'm sorry..." "It's okay...I forgive you I just wanted you to be here..." whispered Azula, as her tears flowed. "...will you stay?" "As long as you wish," replied Ursa, hugging Azula. "Azula? Are you, alright I heard, crying." "Hi!" waved Ursa at the shocked Zuko with Azula still around her. "Um...I should-" "Get over here!" interrupted Azula, pulling his brother into their family hug. "Oh, you two...you've grown so much..." said Ursa, hugging her kids. "My boy is the Fire Lord...and my little girl getting married. I wish I could've been here." "You can be now! But...mom...one question. Why did you leave?" asked Azula from her mother. "It's a long story, but I'll keep it short," replied Ursa, sitting down. "Ozai wanted to kill Zuko I stopped him in exchange for making a poison to kill Azulon and...my banishment." "I never knew..." said Azula, teary-eyed. Zuko quiet at not mention their mother' leaving for her. "I thought you left because you didn't love us." "That's a lie!" replied Ursa. "One Ozai likely created I loved you both, Zuko was weaker then and left alone...Azula...I'm sorry. Ozai wouldn't let me, near you even after your training and when I could speak to you, I acted more as a teacher and rather than a mother to you..." "It's okay..." sniffled Azula. "I was a bit of a trouble-maker myself." That joke broke the ice, as everybody laughed to their heart's content. "I wasn't there when you needed me. So I'll be here if you want me," said Ursa. "Yes, yes, yes!" chuckled Azula, happily hugging her mother. "Happy and all but..." said Zuko, indicating at her dress. "The wedding! Of course," remembered Azula, returning to the mirror. "Mother...any advice?" "Yes..." chuckled Ursa, being able to 'help' her daughter like she was supposed to. "Calm down, be happy, and be yourself." "Okay, but two more things: how is he? Suitable?" asked Azula. "Dear, that's for you to decide, not me," replied Ursa, surprised at Azula for asking her approval. "Yet, in my opinion, he is the best thing to ever happen to you." "What about...after...in bed?" whispered Azula, into her mother's ear. "I'm clueless there..." "Oh..." realized Ursa, her face a little red at her daughter's question. "Well...that's one place I can't offer anything..." whispered Ursa, other than a few words that made Azula red in the face. "...even still...relax...and feel it...don't be afraid...trust each other." "I will," replied Azula, hugging her. "Let's go!" ==================================================== Azula was red as the color of her nation as she slowly walked towards him. The red veil, luckily hiding her flushed face otherwise she would have fainted by now from the stares. One step, second, third, and fourth good so farm, everybody had come to see her: the Avatar and his trio of friends, Mai and Zuko in the front, Iroh behind them, looking his happy self, Zhan' mother was close-by with her husband; even Ty Lee whose eyes were puffy-red from tears of joy. Yet, nearby arriving next to Iroh sat her mother, which made everything perfect for her. "My...dear...you look lovely..." muttered Zhan, as Azula stepped up next to him. "...thank you...for finding her.," whispered Azula, as the Fire Sage began the ceremony. "Two weeks of meditating was worth it..." he whispered back. "...I know...thank you..." she replied, starting to cry in her wedding; as the Fire Sage spoke through the ceremony. Finishing soon as they turned to face each other. Zhan lifted the veil from her face and saw the prettiest girl in the Fire Nation stare back at her, the tears making her look more loveable. "Love you...always..." he said, then kissed her on the lips. "I love you too..." replied Azula, kissing her back. "Well, I love you more..." said Zhan, lifting her bridal-style and spinning her around, as the gathered guests gave a cheer of approval. Their lips still locked through it all. "Sap!" chuckled Azula as she got spun around "Throw it and see who gets lucky next..." said Zhan, as he stopped and waited for Azula to throw the bouquet. "Sure..." chuckled Azula as she threw the flowers, up and high, and flying right into Toph's hand. "What!" asked Toph surprised as she felt the object land in her palm, and she soon realized what it was, "you did that on purpose, Azula!" "Maybe..." laughed Azula as she was spun around by Zhan, this being the happiest moment of her life, a brighter and new future her future...their future. ====================================================