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Burning Shorelines by veilednyx
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005), Avatar: The Last Airbender (Live Action TV 2024)
18 Oct 2025
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Ember Island, 110 AG.
A party waiting to ignite.Ten years after the end of the war, Fire Lord Zuko opens the doors of his Ember Island villa for a celebration meant to symbolize the end of summer. What he doesn’t expect is to see her again.
Katara arrives with the weight of the past in her chest. She tells herself it’s just for one night, one reunion, nothing more. But as the day stretches into night, every glance across the room feels like history catching flame.
Over the course of a single night, old loves will resurface, jealousies will sting, and the weight of the years will press against the present. By dawn, the villa will burn, but before the first ember falls, Katara and Zuko will have to face what has always lingered between them; the fire they can no longer bury. And by sunrise, nothing between them will ever be the same.
Because Ember Island doesn’t just reveal who you are.
It reminds you who you’ve always been. -
The Palace of Lies and Secrets by Genderfluid_Gremlin
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
18 Oct 2025
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Sokka has been hated and abused his whole life for being a firebender, so when the Fire Nation comes to abduct him, it turns out to be a blessing. Everything changes when he meets Azula. Befriending the damaged princess, Sokka will learn that his new home is not nearly as perfect as it seems.
Meanwhile, Azula has never forgotten seeing her brother Zuko get murdered by their own father. Ever since, she has done everything she could to survive, even if she hates herself for who she's become. Befriending Sokka sets her on a new path, but will she continue to obey her father, or choose to make a stand against the war?
Everyone believes Zuko is dead. Little do they know he lives, trapped in a Fire Nation prison camp. There, he will discover the true cruelty of the war and suffer in ways he never imagined. When he finally returns to the Fire Nation palace, he will have to decide whether to enjoy happiness with the people he loves, or risk everything for a chance at stopping the hundred year war.
Sokka, Azula, and Zuko have all suffered terribly, but by finding strength in each other, they have a chance at ending the war and bringing peace to the world- if only they have the courage to try.
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A Little Bit of Death by trickyster_3000
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
14 Oct 2025
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To Zuko, life is a stage and an important play is taking place in front of him. He believes that it is his destiny to keep the story on track no matter what and ensure everyone gets a happy ending. Things would be so much easier if the characters would stop dying, killing him, and/or ending up in some sort of catastrophic situation. It doesn't really matter, he will reset the stage as many times as it takes until everything is perfect.
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Captured or Rescued? by NightDrawsThings
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
13 Oct 2025
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Aang claims they rescued Zuko from the collapsing Fire Temple.
Zuko, presently tied up, considers himself captured by the avatar.
The irony is not lost on Sokka.
Katara hates this entire situation.[I will try and update on mondays but don't bet on it]
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i've seen your face underneath my dreams by mangomonk
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005), Avatar: Legend of Korra
13 Oct 2025
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Since the end of Hundred Years War seven years ago, Fire Lord Zuko has been isolated in the Fire Palace, fending off assassinations and mending the Fire Nation and its burnt bridges, all while putting off the Fire Sages' demands that he take a wife. When Iroh finally finds him a match, he reluctantly agrees to the marriage, with the expectation of never speaking to her again and sending her off to Ember Island.
It proves to be more difficult than he expects though, when he realizes that his new wife is as stubborn as a dragon moose.
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“I’m not a bad dog…I don’t know why I bite” by Sullygirl14
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
13 Oct 2025
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“Zuko told Iroh that he had blacked out the moment that hand touched his face but he didn’t. He just couldn’t bear the haunted look in his uncles eyes everytime he looked at his face. So he didn’t tell him, didn’t tell anyone,not a single soul. Didn’t tell them how he begged for rescue, didn’t tell them how he felt it all, didn’t tell them how he still feels it on bad days,didn’t tell them he saw Azula smile as he was being dragged of…”
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Zuko isn’t bad, he simply does as he’s told, unfortunately he’s been told to do bad things
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The Boy Who Was Favored by the Spirits But Did Not Know It by Katowisp
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
12 Oct 2025
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The myth of Zuko, the boy favored by the Spirits but cursed not to know.
“What is your gift, Koh?”
“I have spent many years among mankind and I wear their faces. To your child of fire, I give the blessing of doubt.”
Wherein: Prince becomes the Spirit Speaker, equal to the Avatar.Esto ahora está en español, por favor échale un vistazo:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/70303946/chapters/182583761Series
- Part 1 of No Harbor but Honor
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How To Save (Seduce!) Your Villain In A Few Easy Steps; A Guide By Avatar Aang by NazakiSama166
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
10 Oct 2025
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“Shitty author, shitty novel! Prince Zuko deserves justice!” Aang’s famous last words as he took his last breath.
…Forced to read his favorite character’s unjust death and being killed after. Aang had had enough when he was yeeted into the same novel he died cursing because an annoying entity called ‘The System’ thought it would be fun transmigrating him into the most annoying novel he had the misfortune of reading.
To make things worse, Aang didn’t become an anonymous NPC, so he could help his favorite character from the sidelines. Instead, he became that damned Protagonist who will end up killing the Scum Villain, Prince Zuko!
……You know what? Let the world burn and the plot go up in flames! Aang was going to give Prince Zuko the happy ending he deserved, one way or another, even if it killed him!
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A different retelling of ATLA, SVSSS style!
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- Part 2 of The Woes Of Transmigration
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Gilded Chains and Metal Blood by BroadwayBalogna
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
09 Oct 2025
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Katara never really cared for the stories, but now, holding the Avatar’s heart in her hand, soaking herself in his blood, she wondered if anyone would notice if she made a few amendments.
First: The avatar is dead and everyone should run
Second: No one can save you
Alternatively: A role reversal AU wherein Katara and Sokka replace Zuko and Azula, respectively. A few changes are made, however. The largest being that the Avatar is dead. The next is that soon, all benders will meet the same fate, including the very one that killed him.
No matter what the people may think, no matter what the history books might say, they will never know that in these fleeting moments, she felt weak.
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The Healing of Lungs, the Burning of Water by Crunchy_grapes51
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
08 Oct 2025
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Ozai stepped closer, his shadow falling over Zuko like a shroud. A large, unyielding hand settled on the back of Zuko’s neck, the fingers coiling into the roots of his dark hair. “Weakness must be purged, Zuko,” Ozai murmured, his voice closer now, a silken threat. “Disobedience, cleansed. You will remember the punishment your idiotcy caused.”
Fear, cold and sharp, pierced through Zuko’s chest. He knew what was coming. His eyes widened, fixing on the dark surface of the water, and his heart hammered a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He tried to pull away, a small, desperate whimper escaping him, but Ozai’s grip was unyielding.
Then, with a swift, brutal motion, his head was plunged beneath the water.
Day 8- waterboarding
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- Part 8 of Whumptober 2025- multi fandom
- Part 7 of Atla whumptober 2025
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The Weight Between Us by Crunchy_grapes51
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
06 Oct 2025
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A Fire Nation patrol finds them before dawn. The explosion leaves Zuko broken, half-conscious, and still trying to apologize for sins Katara no longer knows how to name.
In a hidden ravine, with nothing but her bending and her anger, Katara fights to keep him alive.
Healing shouldn’t feel like forgiveness — but maybe, for one night, it does.
Day 6- let me help you
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- Part 5 of Atla whumptober 2025
- Part 6 of Whumptober 2025- multi fandom
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Miles To Go Before I Sleep by picturesonthewcll
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
05 Oct 2025
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"Sokka?"
"Mm?" Sokka cracked an eye open, head balancing heavily upon the heel of one hand.
Zuko was watching him, mouth tight but eyes bright with amusement. “I think you should get home and go to bed now.”
“But I want to stay here with you,” Sokka protested, voice almost a whine.
“Sokka…” Zuko repeated, and Sokka swore he could see the corners of Zuko’s mouth begin to tip upwards.
“What?” He complained again as his eyes slipped shut once more.
“You’re drooling.”
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Zukka college au, where Sokka and Zuko are both desperately sleep-deprived. Because insomniacs deserve love too <3
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don't forget - I'm with you in the dark by Anonymous
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
02 Oct 2025
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“You’ve been at this since before sunrise,” Sokka says plainly, “and you haven’t left this spot since you started. You need to eat, baby. You need to stand up. You need to go to the bathroom. You can’t be comfortable.” As he presses into a particularly tight trigger point, Zuko moans. Sokka leans down so his mouth is next to Zuko’s ear. “So are you going to take a break, or does Daddy need to make you?”
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Kinktober 2025 - Age Play -
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Lu Ten was old enough to be married when he left for war. And Zuko needs more support. OC it is!
Loosely inspired by this tumblr post: https://flowers10chb.tumblr.com/post/760544780301254656Warp: the vertical threads that act as the base for fabric, set up first before weaving can begin.
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“Whatever happens, take care of Izumi for me.”
“Of course, buddy. Don’t worry about her at all—she’ll be in good hands…” He took a heavy gulp, squeezing his friend’s shoulder. “…both her and Mai.”
Zuko clenched his jaw menacingly. “No. Not Mai. Just Izumi. Keep your hands off my wife.”
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Zuko never held a pivotal position in the royal family. He was just the son of Fire Lord Azulon’s secondborn, and brother of Azula, the prodigy. To most, he was nothing more than some entitled guy they had to tolerate, so insignificant that nobody really protested when a Water Tribe bride was deemed suitable for him.
Yet he soon finds himself kneeling behind his father at the Coronation Plaza, draped in funeral robes for the second time that month while the nation hails their new Fire Lord. Now, as the unwanted heir with a foreign wife, he must navigate the deadly politics of the Fire Nation court to survive.
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And dreadful objects so familiar by klutz_w_words
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
22 Sep 2025
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Zuko finds out the Avatar is twelve and went penguin sliding for the first time, more at 11.
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Zuko has issues: the fic
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The weight of the crown (Will probably change the name) by Witchy_Jinx
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
21 Sep 2025
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WIP
IT IS EMPTYZuko struggles with the thought of leading a whole nation (rightfully so; he is 17 years old, ffs).
Iroh suggests a festival for all 3 nations to join. It's a little something that might bring people closer.
Sokka and Zuko see each other after months of rare letters here and there brought by the messenger hawks.
They learn a few new things.
Then they kiss.The end.
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Five Stages Of Zucest by Nichya for BalrogDeMorgoth
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
19 Sep 2025
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Zuko has dirty dreams about his sister and tries to cope with it.
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Bleeding Hearts, Burning Hearts by Anonymous
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
18 Sep 2025
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Azula's eyes are clear and curious and pure. This child doesn’t have to turn into broken, unhinged teenager ready to strike down her own brother with lightning. She doesn’t have to grow up thinking herself unlovable.
"Let’s have each other's backs," she says, looking right into Azula's innocent eyes. "Always."
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Or, a random woman dies and is reborn as Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation. She’s not happy about it, but no one’s asking for her opinion. So here she is, trying to figure out how to use her vague memories of the show to survive until Aang’s return, while also attempting to (manipulate) guide her affection-starved little sister toward a redemption arc. Gotta take that silver sandwich bite!