The air was warm and filled with cheers and laughter as everyone gathered together to celebrate the bravery of The Avatar and his friends. The gang sat at the head of the table dressed in ceremony clothes of the tenshi. Each set of clothing was set to match their element. Zuko wore a tight fit sleeveless shirt that outlined in gold but was a deep red in color with matching pants. Katara had a long dress with long sleeves. Her dress was three shades of a light blue and her hair up in a bun with her loops down. Sokka wore a similar outfit to Zuko except a dark blue collar outlined his light blue shirt with dark blue pants. Suki and Toph wore a green and gold dress similar to Katara. Aang was dressed in air nomad clothes that the Tenshi had placed away from the air nomads that visited their temples years ago. (images at the end of the chapter)
Everyone laughed and swayed to the music that the tenshi's played. Zuko sat still with his eyes fixed forward staring at the full moon. Lillian was with her grandmother finishing up her healing process. Sokka fell in to sit besides Zuko stuffing his face with the variety of meat that was laid out before him, "Why so grumpy, it's more than usual?" Sokka asked Zuko while chewing on a tender steak. Zuko raised his brow before slumping his shoulder's... "I don't want to lose her... what if next time.. there's no healers, no coming back. I-" Zuko hesitated and took a deep breath, "You know what I mean..." Zuko finished. Sokka nodded his head in understanding, "She's our friend too Zuko, and I promise you, we all will look out for her. But remember she's stronger than all of us. She can look out for herself." Sokka said smiling. Zuko nodded still looking down. The crowd suddenly fell quiet as The queen walked out, "My dear friends, we are gathered here tonight to celebrate the friends of Princess Lillian. As you all know... Princess Lillian has traveled along side the banished Prince of the Fire nation for 3 years. Along their journey they came across the Avatar and although their path started a bit bumpy... they have all become close friends. For tonight we shall celebrate what they have achieved up until this very moment and tomorrow they will continue their journey, but this is not the last that we will see of them. Your princess has healed and will join us soon, for now lets PARTY!" The Queen yelled before grabbing a young guard and dancing along the crowd. Everyone cheered as the music started up again and resumed their dancing. Aang smiled and felt a tear form at the corner of his eye, "They remind me of my people, carefree and high spirited." Aang spoke softly to himself. Katara and Suki were dancing with Lillian's two friends, Ling and Lu. Toph remained seated beside Aang who seemed not in the mood for the party but enjoyed the music as she swayed slowly to the beat.
Lillian remained in her room with her ceremony gown on along with her tiara. She felt almost as a stranger in her own skin. The visions from the spirit world kept running through her mind. Natsu's words echoed so much it felt as if she was still there. Lillian spoke to her grandmother about the visions and her words came back hard and cold,
"Your are betrothed by royal blood it is your duty to bring the temples together. I can't undo that of our previous queens. I'm sorry my dear..."
Lillian shook her head, "No matter what... I have the power to control my own destiny..." Lillian whispered. "You know... Talking to yourself really isn't healthy." Crest's voice spoke from behind her. Lillian rolled her eyes, "You weren't suppose to be eavesdropping." Lillian teased. Crest stood tall in his robes and bowed, "I have been sent to retrieve our lost Princess as the party is no fun without you." Crest smiled Lillian smirked, "Well don't you look dashing, have you asked her to Dance yet?" Lillian smirked causing Crest to blush, "Uh... she um... she is sitting with the Avatar. So no...." Crest replies shyly with a grin, "But a certain Prince seems to be worried about his guardian angel." Crest teased causing Lillian to blush. Lillian looked at herself once more in the mirror straightening her tiara and smiling to herself, "In this world of war... We deserve some fun." Lillian smirked before she spun on her heel and dragged Crest out by his collar.
Sokka still sat beside Zuko trying to cheer him up with one of his meat jokes, "and then the pork chop said you ha- ha, woah...." Sokka's eyes lingered behind Zuko at the sight before him, "What did he say?" Aang asked but also fell silent when he looked behind himself, "Wow..." Toph elbowed Zuko into his ribs before grabbing his chin and pulling his gaze towards who everyone was staring at. Lillian stood with her head held high and her eyes searching the crowd, once they met Zuko's she smiled and then blushed slightly causing the prince to blush himself. Lillian wore all shades of red and gold with a beautiful blue stone tiara above her head. The men bowed as the ladies courtesy and the children ran around giggling. Sokka leaned over to Zuko, "I think this is the part where you stand up and walk to her?" Sokka said sarcastically gaining a punch in the shoulder from Toph who huffed and blew her hair out the way. Lillian pulled someone beside her, Crest. Zuko's eyes narrowed as he watched Lillian whisper in his ear. Crest looked over to Toph and then straightened his body blushing marching off into the other direction. Lillian giggled along with Ling and Lu who gathered around Lillian like a bunch of school girls.
The music started up again and everyone started to dance in a waltz movement but slightly faster. Couples twirled around the floor that reflected the flames from the candles and torches along with the full moon. Crest stood stiff as the girls giggled and gossiped beside him, "what's his problem?" Toph asked Aang gesturing to Crest. Suki wiggled her eyebrows at Sokka, "He seemed to be embarrassed to come here because your Beauty intimidates him" Suki teased at Toph. Aang covered his mouth as he tried not to laugh, "If he wants a dance, then maybe he should just ask." Toph shrugged before walking up to Crest and grabbing him by his sleeve and pulling him to the dance floor. Lillian burst into laughter at the slight on Crest's red face, "That's how it's done!" Lu cheered on. Lillian stood before Zuko and smiled, "Want to show what 3 years of Dance lessons look like?" Lillian teased. Zuko smirked, "As Long as you promise not to step on my toes." Zuko grinned at Lillian's reaction, "Excuse me?? You stepped on my Toes!!!"
(Just an idea of Lillian and Zuko Dancing)
Lillian and Zuko fell into the sync with the other dancers. Swift and graceful did their feet glide along the floor. The gang stepped aside and watched as their two friends took over the dance floor. As they fell in step by step they picked up their pace and evolved from a waltz into a spicy tango. Zuko's golden eyes were lost deeply in Lillian's crimson eyes. Lillian felt Zuko's grip tighten around her waist as he pulled her closer. With each step they took together their bodies never pulled apart. No one else was in the room but them. Zuko smiled when He lifted Lillian up and spun her around back to the floor. Lillian smiled up at Zuko, "This is the first time we got the steps right." Lillian whispered. Zuko leaned towards her ear, "Before I was to nervous to look into your eyes... Now they're all I want to look at." Zuko whispered planting a soft kiss below Lillian's ear causing her to shiver. When Zuko lifted his head Lillian placed her hand behind his head and pulled him close placing a deep kiss on his lips, "This moment, right here... I never want it to end." Lillian smiled placing her head on Zuko's chest and dancing further into the night.
Scarlet stood with her arms crossed as she watched the young Tenshi and bender's enjoy their evening. Mac came and stood beside Scarlet, "How can she love someone with so many imperfections, I mean his scar is one of the obvious signs that he is not meant for her!" Mac stated crossing his arms over his chest and huffing. Scarlet smiled, "Love is not defined by the surface, for even blind men fall in love." Scarlet smiled. Mac raised his brow, "Nice quote, The dragon of the west?" Mac asked but Scarlet shook her head, "Nope, L de Swart, some quote of Poet's of Ling's..." Scarlet shrugged. Mac nodded before turning to leave the party.
The evening went on until the last owl-cat went to perch and The gang retired to their rooms, all except our Prince and Princess who stood on the pearl balcony watching the night sky, "Tonight was amazing, I wish it could always be like this." Lillian sighed as she nuzzled against Zuko's neck. Zuko placed a long kiss on Lillian's head, "Soon Lilly, I promise you."
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YES!!! I KNOW!!! BEEN FOREVER!!!! *hides*
Well there you go, hope you guys enjoyed the chapter!
I'll be getting a lot of free time soon so I'll be able to update for often.
Below are the pics of our characters clothing. I made it on azela dolls, yes... it's jasmine.... shhhhh
AANG
KATARA & SOKKA
SUKI & TOPH
LILLIAN & ZUKO