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Throughout Zuko's entire short life, there was only one constant, one circumstance that remained the same no matter what, one that Zuko knew would never change. If he failed at something, he was punished – and only then did he learn.
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Zuko’s journey from learning through hurt to learning how to heal.
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Locked away from the world under Lake Laogai, seemingly having arrived at his final destination, Appa reflects on the badger-mole-sized hill of crap that his life has been in the past few weeks -- until his cell door suddenly swings open to the stench of desperation.
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The way from Caldera to the Western Air Temple is not a short one.
Zuko thought he was prepared for the physical stress redirecting lightning would leave him in; he is not. It is just his luck that he is even less prepared to deal with the emotions that standing up to Ozai has left him with.
While finally leaving behind his father’s abuse and heading towards his true destiny, Zuko is left with too much time to think and too much pain to feel.Series
- Part 13 of A:TLA Mix-Cember 2021
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“You miscalculated. I love Zuko more than I fear you...”
After betraying Azula to save Zuko, Mai is thrown into a cell with Ty Lee. But she’s just defied the Crown Princess, she’ll laugh in anybody’s face who thinks a simple cell door can stop her now. And Mai never laughs. And nothing can stop her.
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- Part 12 of A:TLA Mix-Cember 2021
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In the final battel between Avatar Aang and Fire Lord Ozai, everything depended on one little chance: that Aang would have, just like that, a rock to hit him just right to unblock his chakra.
What if this little lucky moment never happened?Series
- Part 11 of A:TLA Mix-Cember 2021
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"It was an accident."
That was what Zuko had said to his crew when he used an element he hadn't been meant to. He wasn't the Avatar. The Avatar was supposed to be in the Earth Kingdom, hidden by its walls.
Unless the old Avatar had died long ago ... and had already been replaced fifteen years ago.
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Book 1: Air (Chapter 1-27): Complete.
Book 2: Water (Chapter 28 - 45 ): In progress.Also, this story has a Tvtropes page! TvTropes
(Currently getting revisions. Chapter 1-23 complete.)
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- Part 1 of Avatar: The Last Airbender Fics
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08 Sep 2025
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“Come on, Toph,” said Sokka, “What about yours? Do you have one?”
“Oh, I have one,” said Toph sarcastically, “I’m sure it’s great. According to my mother, it’s a pretty yellow bird.” She rolled her eyes and everyone laughed.OR
When she was young, Toph decided that she had better things to do than worry about her soulmark. Plus, something she can't see is of limited use. Until suddenly she cares a lot about who her soulmate is...
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07 Sep 2025
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Zuko was blinded during the Agni Kai against Azula. As he considers refusing the throne, he is given hope that the healers of the North Pole might cure him, and together with his friends he makes the journey.
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27 Aug 2025
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Soulmates share dreams. Katara’s soulmate is Fire Nation – which becomes much more problematic after their meeting in the reality.
Or: Katara befriends an enemy, Zuko has several life crises, Aang becomes a Zutara shipper, and Sokka develops a habit of adopting siblings. Azula just wants her family back.
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14 Aug 2025
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(Not) Family Dinners by lavenderangst
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
07 Sep 2025
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They haven't seen each other in 20 years, so imagine Sokka and Zuko's surprise when they are called to their old high school because their son's have decided to continue the Tarkik-Takibi rivalry, despite never knowing it previously existed. The principal issues an ultimatum that forces these former enemies to make a pact to ensure their sons make it past their 6 month probation and are able to avoid expulsion.
As sparks start to fly, both Sokka and Zuko quickly realize they've signed up for more than they bargained for.
Healing isn't linear, and apparently, neither is falling in love.
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13 Jul 2025