One waterbender, one masked swordsman, and an ostrich-horse named Scratch. They didn't seem to have much in common, but circumstance changes everything, and sometimes new friendships will be formed whether you want them to or not. Just ask the Blue Spirit.

Later, Katara can see how it all fell apart. Azula in her cell, growing roses; Zuko surrounded by enemies, slowly dying; their friends in the Earth Kingdom, safely escaping. And herself at the centre of it, saving lives and breaking promises. Set after finale, eventual Zutara.

Those beautiful cerulean eyes, as full and rich as the sea. They were clear now, clarified, empty of pain and sorrow. I bent down to kiss her, and as our lips met, I felt the same spark that I had felt since the very first day I'd seen her. REVIEW. Zutara. Formerly called "Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones"

Katara shows up at the Fire Lord's with a bit of a...predicament. Post-series. Arguably Korra-canon compliant.

COMPLETE. Post Series. In the end, it would be about growing up and looking back and moving on and finding out that some things only grow stronger with time. Zutara.

[ZK AU] The mighty Fire Empire rules the entire world, after they conquered it a century ago. Now, almost a hundred years later, a tiny tribe of rebels have sent Katara, an undercover assassin, to kill the Fire Emperor Zuko.