A collection of short stories, united only by a LOOPY creative drive that makes for a unique, insightful, and often humorous experience. Now featuring shorts originally posted to tumblr: Toph waiting impatiently.

What happens when the timing is a bit off, when the foes are just a little smarter, just a bit stronger? A series of 'what ifs' exploring the darker possibilities of Avatar. If you like seeing the protagonists suffer, this is the fic for you!

Asgardians had achieved eternal life and interdimensional portals, why the hell didn't they have cars? Iron Man crossover.

She thinks she'll wait forever for him, if she has to. Finnick/Annie. Written for the Starvation Forum's monthly prompt, "What don't you understand? I won."

He'd known who it was before the figure even turned, despite the darkness of the frigid Detroit winter. Oneshot. Rated T for swearing.

Pre-Movie. Fifteen year old Jack gets beaten up for something Angel has done. None of his brothers are happy about it.

She managed to burrow inside of him despite his better instincts. A two-shot story of how Finnick and Annie came together.

Complete, drabbles, FinnickAnnie/ He kisses her. He tries to stop time by kissing her harder, by bruising her lips and gripping her so tightly it must hurt. She whispers things in his ear. Goodbyes. Not promises. T to be safe.

"She finds a respite in their shared loss." Katniss/Finnick Friendship drabble. Mockingjay SPOILERS.

Flash of Life. Contains vague references to prior non-con/dub-con, as well as brief and vague scenes of violence. No pairing.

My very own episodes.

AU past S1 The Storm. A warrior is stoic. A prisoner deserves no mercy. Sokka never questioned these rules... until now.

As the world strains to recover from a century long war, Zuko must struggle against his own people to put things right, Toph is all alone, and nothing really makes sense. Even them. Toph/Zuko. Part III of the World Without War-verse.

Everyone is born innocent, but the songs we hear in the cradle make us who we are. They train us in the path we are born to fulfill. Fire Nation School songs!

In the midst of the grand scheme of things, there are little moments that no one ever gets to see... Well, almost no one. Zutara, from Appa's point of view.

The journey from enemies to allies to friends is complicated and not easily resolved. An alternative resolution to Katara and Zuko's journey in the Southern Raiders. GENfic.

...For lack of a better title. Toph and Zuko spend some time together, getting to know each other's scars. Takes place directly after Ember Island Players. Slight Toko flavoring, purely accidental.

Jack Mercer understands the baggage that comes with being a Mercer brother and yet, he couldn't care less.

Zuko wondered--if he were to jump, to surrender himself to the sea, would they rescue him? Would they take him someplace far away, where he could forget his life, his past, and this impossible quest? Lu Ten and Zuko share one last moment as family.

When Zuko takes what should be Sokka’s punishment, it’s up to Sokka to heal him again.

When Jeremiah is invited to play golf with Camille's father, he decides it's a good time to ask the man for his permission to marry his daughter. But when Bobby decides he's going along with him, the day could turn out different than he'd planned.

Bobby gives Jack a driving lesson.

A Murtagh and Thorn story. "Was this how you felt when Saphira hatched for you, Eragon?"

Two brothers once friends, now enemies. Can they get past their differences and reconcile? And can they face what is yet to come?

COMPLETE - Almost 4 years after the war. Aang is engaged to Katara and is up to Zuko to teach him the facts of life. Yep, the bees and the birds. Crazy kings, bananas and the ultimate contest for the hand of a reluctant maiden. Zutara/Taang

I never hid the scar. I wore it as a symbol of shame, of the banished prince... but I never hid from it. I could never hide what my daemon is, either. Or what she isn’t. Avatar/His Dark Materials Xover

In the Western Air Temple, Sokka and Zuko have a friendly match to determine the better swordsman. Short story, combat description.

It seemed from the moment Zuko met his uncle, he had been stepping in where his own father would not.

On the eve of Sokka and Suki's wedding, the gang learns Toph has a crush on the Dragon of the West. Hilarity ensues. Kataang/Maiko/Sukka

Jack joins the soccer team. Oneshot. Rated T for language.

After his return from Afghanistan Tony Stark heads to Gotham to enlist the help of his old "friend" Bruce Wayne in saving his company after stock prices drop. Iron Man crossover with Batman set between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.

Like two ships passing in the night, we're gone. Jack was never a Mercer. AU. Oneshot. T for swearing.

After The Gaang experiences bad breakups one right after another, Aang and Sokka devise a way to win back their girls: A love potion, of course! This can't end well... Zuko/Katara, Aang/Toph, Sokka/Suki and Mai/Ty Lee

In the sprawling city of San Francisco in 1870, Jack's life is a living hell, but a chance encounter in an alley with Bobby Mercer just might save his life.

Rated for language. Takes place after the movie. Bobby is still blaming himself for Jack's death. Hopefully Angel can help.

Natascha muses during her night with Bruce Wayne.

In a moment of vulnerability, Bruce Wayne unknowingly exposes himself. But Gordon knows that there are some things better left unsaid.

S3 AU from FBM. Deep in the Fire Nation jungle, the Gaang meets a group of rogue water ninja who send Zuko and Katara on a mission to retrieve Ozai's secret battle plans.

A season in drabbles. Too many characters to name! Various pairings hinted at, but mostly this is gen.

Hanson's a broken man, stripped of his name and identity, caged for a crime he didn't commit. How can a fish survive in a sea full of sharks? Please read and review.

Somehow, a late night walk became a friendship bonded over theatrical plays, blue-eyed members of the Water Tribe, and the jealousy of two twelve-years-old. Oneshot. Set before Ember Island Players, with a little bit of spoilers.

When Sokka comes back injured after going hunting with Zuko, Katara realizes her brother is more breakable than he seems. Post-Boiling Rock one-shot.

After the Final Battle, the gaang plays a drinking game in an attempt to ease the tension...

if somebody loved you, they'd tell you by now, we all turn away when you're down. Arya, Murtagh, and Eragon; bad things come in threes, this time around.

They say it's best to forget a bad past and put it behind you. But it's not always that easy. Sometimes, the only way to truly move on, is to watch it burn. :Two parter, rated for lang. and adult themes:

This is Jack Mercer's life, from beginning to end. Language and elements similar to the movie.

Some things are easier to discuss with a person who hardly knows you at all. A Sokka and Zuko friendship one-shot. 312-315 spoilers.

Post AWE. Elizabeth is determined to be loyal & wait for Will,but she loses her memory in an accident. Luckily,a certain pirate captain comes to the rescue,but will he tell her the truth about the past,or rather attempt to win her heart as a stranger? JE

What's Bobby thinking at the very end of the movie, after everything that's happened? Victor, Ma, Jackie. Anger, despair, confusion...and maybe some hope. Here's an exploration into what's going on inside his head. I tweaked the ending a bit as well.

Since the dawn of time, there have been three things deemed as essential conversation material for male bonding: Food, women, and pointy objects. A Zuko and Sokka friendship story.

Zuko tries to fit into 'The Gaang'. Meanwhile, his arrival means Aang starts firebending lessons, Katara takes up stalking, and Appa stays slobbery. Rebirth never comes without struggle. Slightly AU with 313, ship neutral. Likely last ch, 'Spirit', up.

Part Two of the Three Chores series: He slices. He dices. He's the one appliance your kitchen can't do without. Zuko, Katara, and a cooking battle.

Zuko, Sokka, gen; - "You're peeling that orange all wrong."

Katara is the mother of these people. Of these children of war. And Zuko just doesn't understand. .spoilers for 3.12. ZK oneshot.

Zuko tries to stitch things up. Literally. Part One of the Three Chores series.

[Post Day of Black Sun] Toph is convinced Zuko needs a hug. Good thing he's a much worse lier than his sister. [Drabbly oneshot. TophAangZuko friendship.]

In a palace in Ba Sing Se, one man awaits his death, one boy – his torture, and another – his destiny. An Iroh, Sokka and Zuko adventure. Now with epilogue. Complete.

Because so much can be said with so little. [Tyluko friendshipromance, Mailee friendship. Somewhat Ty Lee centric.] [Oneshot]

It was raining when Onji saw them. [zutara, slight aanji.]

Give and Take are the basic principles of both water bending and love. Zutara

An unexpected visitor follows Bobby home shortly after Evelyn’s death. Can the brothers learn to be as warm and welcoming as their mother always was? Mostly fluff, centered around Jack and Bobby. Rated for some language. NO slash.

Draco Malfoy turns himself in after a very successful career as a Death Eater, then enlists Harry and Hermione to help him in a scheme to bring down the Dark Lord. DHr. A story of forgiveness.

Another fic on Bobby's reflections after Jack's death. Both inspired by and structured around the Lifehouse song of the same name. Please enjoy, and feel free to review!

They were friends once. Almost lovers but that wasn’t the point. The point was that Katara doesn’t let her friends die. And in that, she fails. [zutara. ANGST. may make you cry. T rating]

[Oneshot] Sometimes, it's hard to let go. And other times it's even harder to hold on. Bobby sees Jack preform for the first time.

Sometimes it's just sex. Sometimes it's just friendship. Sometimes love and sex run parallel without ever touching: five times Arya and Murtagh danced. heliocentrism

Friendship fic. Assume that the Varden held a meeting the night prior to the Battle of Farthen Dûr, during which Eragon began to doubt his value and had to get away. Three guesses as to who's the poor soul they send out after him.

The first of many occurances. A little boy, his big brother, and a nightmare.

After Jack's death, the phrase has whole new meaning...

Oneshot. Murtagh and Thorn have a mental discussion about friendship, sacrifice, Eragon, trust, and the things that are most important.

These drabbles and short stories are inspired by random scenes from the movie. I will add more as they come. Disclaimer: I don't own these characters, simple as that. All your comments are indeed welcome.

Katara learns Zuko is more human than perviously thought. [takes place in CoD. zutara. theme 072 forgiveness. written because someone wanted a vignette, and I live for melodramatic angst. oneshot.]

Each of these thirty stand alone stories focuses on a different character from Avatar. Recent stories: 22. King Bumi. 23. Chief Arnook and Yue, 24. Zuko, 25. Azula, 26. Ursa, 27. Appa, 28. Monk Gyatso, 29. Iroh, 30. Smellerbee and Longshot.

One shot. A look into the lives of the Mercer brothers prior to and following the death of Jack, as seen from the point of view of Jerry Mercer, a perspective I haven't come across yet. Rated T, just to be safe, for some adult language and dark themes.

Oneshot. What if Evelyn knew that something would happen to her the night before the liquor store holdup? How would you handle saying the most important words to your sons for the last time? Warning: sad!

A winter storm reminds Jack of his past. Bobby x Jack. Premovie.

Songfic. Murtagh struggling through his captivity, mentally and physically.

After he has thrown himself upon the Avatar's mercy, Zuko and Katara have a conversation about musical instruments. Part One of the Drinks series.

Elva hears voices, and the curse may be a blessing. Heliocentrism

Premovie. Jack has to come to terms with some difficult and unexpected truths about who he is.

One version of how things went, at the end. Murtagh POV. Heliocentrism

The first step is the hardest. Iroh and Zuko after the Agni Kai.

Then behind him, a shadow loomed and the world fell apart. Jack is sick Bobby helps in the only way he knows how. Dark themes.

AU. When a bond of brotherhood is recognized, one will go to great lengths to protect it. In which Jack meets some familiar strangers, Bobby seeks a different kind of revenge, Angel battles the green monster of jealousy, and Jeremiah keeps everyone happy.

After being captured by the Twins, Murtagh is brought before King Galbatorix. There he discovers that he is a rider, and meets his new dragon.

On lightning, chakra, and why Azula is actually better than Zuko.

Ripped jeans, a leather jacket and smoke in hand, I’d walked up to the Mercer household like I already owned the joint. As the door opened, I cast my eyes heavenwards and took a deep dose from my smoke, striking an ageless rock star pose.

Katara remembers the blood... Drabble for the Zutara100 C2. Rated for violence.

Eragon and Murtagh have a conversation concerning Eragon's affection for Arya. Takes place sometime after they reach the Varden in Eragon.

As she lays there sleeping before him, he realizes that he could fell the Varden with one flick of his wrist. [Murtagh x Nasuada]

[Friendship Fic] Toph didn't like Zuko's omnipresent, depressing demeanor. If Toph didn't like something, she'd change it. And she knew a sparring match and a pep talk would do just the trick.

This story came to me after watching Tales of Ba Sing Se... Things are not always what they seem. Contains spoilers for ToBSS. JinxZuko

My take on why Hanson and Ioki disappeared

With his soul held captive and his heart broken, there was only pain for Murtagh after facing Eragon on the Burning Plains.

Zuko is forced to choose between two evils. For the Zutara100 C2. Rating for implied sexual situations.

Iroh and Zuko are refugees in search of respite. Yet while some men seize the opportunity to relax, others must have it thrust upon them.

One Shot. After their mother's death, the night becomes unbearable for Jack. Bobby comforts. No slash.

AU during the First Season. Zuko has finally captured Aang and returned to the Fire Nation. He couldn't be happier. Really, he couldn't. Warning: Very dark. Rated M for violent themes.

Title changed, I finally came up with one I thought was decent. PostEldest, Murtagh coming to grips with who he is and how he is a part of Morzan's tainted legacy. Very angsty. Very weird.

Now Complete. Since the failed coup, El has found a measure of peace, living a quiet life as a mariachi. Until one night a man in black enters his cantina, and El discovers that everything he knows is very wrong.

REEDITED 03.18.2009. During a raid Zhao captures Zuko and Sokka. They escape with dificulty, but surviving the uncharted earthebender territory and each other is the real challenge. Sokka/Zuko. Dark Themes. COMPLETE.

Sands is a schizophrenic serial killer who has finally been caught. This is the story of how that man becomes a member of the CIA. It's going to be a very long and twisted journey... Chapter Twenty Five: The Trial, Part I posted!

They say you become what you hate. Zuko and Katara couldn't agree more when one day they wake up... as each other! Ohhh boy.

It's not every day Zuko offers to take a little girl home. But that's what he did that day...

FOUR BROTHERS The Mercer brothers go through Jack's room hoping that it will be the start of moving forward in their lives and coming to terms with their brother's death. Rated T for language just to be on the safe side. oneshot

Whoever said that life flashed before your eyes in that moment between life and death – well, it was the truth.

Sands has a moment of weakness.SandsOC

Sands dreams. Slight ElSands slash

At a butlering convention, Alfred has a moment of weakness.

Now complete. Three years after the events of the movie, El Mariachi meets the legendary blind gunfighter.