A/N: Thank you everyone who read and reviewed. And thank you again to Syeira and Vanille Strawberry for requesting this fic. I had a lot of fun with it, and thank you to Arcole for influencing me so much with her wonderful writing. For those who love Toko and Jet, they should read Land of Fire and Stone and the sequel, Voice of the Earth. Great stories. Thanks again and enjoy!

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Epilogue

A year after Long Feng had fallen, Zuko and his family and friends were heading to Omashu. They were taking a ship as Appa flew overhead surrounded by a few female sky bison and lots of little ones. Jet and Aya had visited them in the late summer on Iroh's birthday and announced they were engaged then. Zuko thought his daughter had never looked happier, and word was that Jet had taken firm control of Omashu and the areas surrounding it were in peace. The Freedom Fighters were slowly expanding and setting up camps near towns and fighting off thieves and mercenaries. Anyone needing shelter or food or a family was taken in by Jet and his people and taken care of. It wasn't official, but there was talk of the people naming Jet their king. Zuko turned to watch his son and Kana walking around the ship, hand in hand and laughing occasionally. Hakoda was staring off over the bow, as if he wanted to jump into the water and swim to Omashu. Ty Lee's oldest daughter, Jen Lee, was in Omashu with Aya and Jet, helping them out. And Sokka had remarked that Hakoda would probably be proposing to the gymnast when she turned sixteen the next year.

Zuko's eyes moved to the other side of the ship and he saw Katara with her baby son, Kenai, as the rest of her children save Kuzon ran around, most of them on air scooters. Kuzon was with Princess Jenell and her guards as she and her sister headed from Ba Sing Sae to Omashu for Aya's wedding. Sokka and Suki were trying to keep Katara's and their own children under control and Zuko didn't understand how they could cope with so many. Aang suddenly landed on the bow and all the kids ran to him and tackled him in a group hug and Zuko could only smile. Toph made her way to him slowly, sucking on a piece of ginger candy and hugged him as a gust hit them. The Fire Lord created some warmth for his wife and she sighed as the heat engulfed her.

"I knew marrying a firebender had its benefits," Toph sighed.

Zuko just chuckled and hugged his wife. "Things have been so different this year. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Were we really this bad when we were younger?" he asked, looking at Hakoda yearning for his girlfriend and Iroh and Kana laughing before they stole a kiss.

"You kidding?" Toph asked him with a smirk. "I think we were worse. At least they're modest about it and try and hide it from us."

"Well, we did find each other in the middle of a war," Zuko said with a sly smile before he kissed his wife. He felt her nod and relax into him and he noticed her stomach was getting larger. They had found out she was pregnant the month before and though they were both a little scared since Iroh's birth had been so hard on Toph, they were happy as well. He placed a hand on her stomach and Toph smiled up at him.

"Not worried about having more kids, are you?" she asked.

"No, just as long as we don't have as many as Katara and Suki."

Toph laughed. "I don't think we will. Three might be just enough. Besides, they had a huge head start and have a bunch of twins."

Zuko shuddered as he thought about firebending twins and Toph laughed at him, obviously knowing what he was thinking. The Fire Lord turned to look out to sea again and saw land. He knew Toph would be happy and she brightened when he told her land was in sight. The next leg of the trip was easy. The bisons took the group in two trips, the females familiar with Katara and her kids. Zuko and Toph were on the second trip and he saw his daughter waiting for him at the palace when Appa landed. Toph immediately jumped off and hugged Aya and then Aya ran to hug Zuko when his feet touched the ground.

"Happy belated birthday," Zuko told his daughter and thought she looked beautiful. She had filled out more and was taller than Toph, but had her mother's features, pale skin, black hair and green eyes.

"Thanks," Aya said blushing. "Iroh, Hakoda and Jet are inside. The guys won't let Jet see me since tomorrow is the wedding."

"It's a stupid custom," Toph sighed. "But it shouldn't affect you two. Has he gotten much better?"

Aya smirked. "Find out for yourself."

Zuko could only watch as his wife sank into a horse stance and then she moved. A wave of earth started heading towards the palace and then it was suddenly stopped and drew up to create a life like statue of a rose.

"Wow, he is good," Toph remarked.

"I knew he was a fast learner, but he hasn't caught up to me. I don't think he ever will," Aya sighed, sounding slightly depressed.

"Aya, your mother will always be the world's greatest earthbender," Zuko told his daughter and saw Toph smile proudly. "But you are the best of your time. I'm sorry, but Jet will never catch up to you. You've had too much experience."

Aya blushed and then hugged her father again. Zuko enjoyed it before drawing away. "Well, since Jet can't see you, why don't you show us around and tell us what's been happening," he suggested and Aya brightened.

Zuko and Toph followed Aya around Omashu and she pointed out the places where the little kids stayed and how a lot had been adopted. The new factories and farmland surrounding Omashu and everywhere, Zuko saw people thriving and happy. He also noticed a few Dai Li and when he remarked upon it, Aya sighed.

"Two always go wherever I do, they're my personal guards. I've done background checks on all of them and have kicked out a few who didn't like the way I was running things. We go by Jet's rules for his people. No hurting anyone except in self defense. Family first, protect the people and now, no stealing. One offense results in a warning, the second, they're kicked out. Literally."

Zuko saw his daughter smile at that and wondered how many she had literally kicked out of Omashu.

"Well, it looks like you've done a lot. Is Jet really a king here?" Zuko asked.

"No," Aya said with a faint blush. "A lot of people want him to be, but he doesn't want the title. He says he has to restore order and marry a princess before he'll let the people call him a king."

"Well, he's about to meet one of those conditions," Toph said with a grin and Aya smiled back at her parents.

They soon returned to the palace and Zuko went to talk with Jet and the men as Katara and the girls headed to Aya's room to help her get ready for the next day and celebrate the wedding. A bachelorette party, Ty Lee called it. Zuko found Jet alone overlooking the city and walked up to lean against the banister beside his soon to be son in law.

"Not worried, are you?" Zuko asked and smiled slightly when he saw Jet jump.

"Sorry, I was thinking," Jet said, giving Zuko an apologetic smile. "I knew you weren't going to hurt me, I just didn't realize who you were."

"Yeah, the rose was a nice twist earlier," Zuko remarked and Jet smiled. "The city looks good, and the people look happy. You're doing a great job."

Jet turned to him with shock on his face before he smiled again. "Thanks, that means a lot. Coming from you. But truthfully, Aya had a lot to do with it. She loves the kids and helps everyone."

"That's who she is," Zuko remarked and Jet nodded.

"What I'm doing, it feels right," Jet said after a minute of silence. "I feel like I'm actually accomplishing something. Bringing the people together, stopping the violence."

"Marrying my daughter," Zuko said with a wry grin. "Sorry, Toph's worn off on me a little."

Jet just nodded and turned to stare out over the horizon. "I remembered a little more recently. Long Feng…he gave his life up to me so that I could do this. Also so he could re-enter the cycle. But, I guess I owe him a lot. If it weren't for him, I would have never have met Aya."

"People affect us in a lot of ways," Zuko said. "Who knew that I would defeat my sister twice within a week, and at the same time have it be 15 years apart. But Aya reminded me of Toph when I was with them in the North Pole. They're strong, and stubborn. But they believe in us, and that's what makes us do the things we need to."

"Yeah, she has always believed in me, even when we would shout at each other," Jet said with a wry grin. When Zuko questioned the young man with his expression, Jet shrugged. "We argued all the time when we first met. I didn't trust her, and she wanted me to tell her about my father."

"Sounds like Aya," Zuko replied with a smile. Jet smiled back and then Sokka and Aang came out onto the terrace.

"This is where you two are. Come on guys, bachelor party!" Sokka said and Zuko and Jet both sighed before they went inside.

The next day, Zuko watched as Kana finished putting some flowers into Aya's hair and then Aya turned to him. His breath caught at how grown up she was. He couldn't help but picture her as an eight year old girl who had returned to him after a crazy adventure in the North Pole, but now, he saw a beautiful young woman about to be married. She wore a long, white dress, made of silk with some lace that looked like vines and flowers and then she had a five foot long train behind her. When she stepped towards him, Zuko smiled when he saw that she was barefoot. He knew white was a mourning color in the Fire Nation, but in the Earth Kingdom, it was a wedding color. And he knew Aya didn't care what color her dress was. He held out his arm for her and Aya took it before they moved to get into position.

They waited and then heard the music that was their cue. "You sure you want to do this this young?" Zuko asked before the doors opened.

Aya turned and smile at him. "You and mom were younger, and yes. I do."

Zuko smiled and patted his daughter's hand, seeing the ring he had given Toph on her finger. "Was this past year enough of an adventure for you?"

Aya laughed and Zuko found himself smiling. "The adventure's just started. Thanks, Dad, for helping me get through all of it."

Zuko nodded and then they were walking down the aisle as all their friends, family, and the Freedom Fighters lined the great hall, packing it to the rim as Jet waited as patiently as he could up at the front with Aang for his bride. Zuko gave his daughter's hand to Jet and stepped back, smiling as he saw them beam at each other. He thanked the gods for saving them both, and for letting Aya see Jet as Aang started the ceremony.

You're welcome, he heard in his head and Zuko turned and saw four balls of light circling near the ceiling before they disappeared. The ball of red had stayed the longest and Zuko smiled as he recognized Agni's voice and bowed his head to the gods before he sat next to his wife and just enjoyed the happiness of his daughter as she married the love of her life; Jet, a simple thief, a Freedom Fighter, and the future king of Omashu and possibly the entire Earth Kingdom.