It was a mission of revenge. There weren't supposed to be any survivors, but Chief Hakoda couldn't bring himself to kill the Fire Nation boy. Against his better judgment, he brought him home. A Zuko joins the Water Tribe story.

Book 5. One seeks to consume the world in fire, the other to control it with bonds. When destiny calls, all Zuko and Aang can do is try their best to follow.

Ba Sing Se has fallen and Katara has been captured by the Fire Nation; a more adult take on the potential progression of S3. AU series of interconnected one-shots. Zutara. Rated for lemons and general darkness.

Firelord Azulon had been furious at his second son. What right did Ozai have to demand the throne when his own brother had just suffered a loss? He delivered Ozai's punishment, but eavesdropping Azula hadn't liked what she had heard and twisted the truth. What if her lies had never taken root and the true punishment had been carried out as planned?

As a child, I was blind to the tragedies of the world. I chose not to understand. I chose not to acknowledge. I chose not to act. But now, things are different. This war has taken everything from me: my home, my family, my freedom. No more waiting for rescue. No more relying on hope and faith. It's time for me to take action. It's time for me to fight back. AU. Minor Zutara.

Prince Zuko quits his hunt for Aang to look for his mother instead, but when the reunion with Ursa doesn't go well, Zuko goes through a metamorphosis to find a new path. Meanwhile Gaang are forced to realize the world isn't black and white. Dragons, friendships, and major changes to plot.

Of fate and diplomacy, that brings together two strangers. So naturally the universe goes up in floods and flames. Semi-AU, Zutara. No longer on hiatus, but apparently taking VERY long to complete.

The story of how Ursa finds herself and her children again.

"Because they're going to arrest me for earthbending." And they did, but things didn't go according to plan. In fact, failure had never even crossed her mind. A capture!fic...of sorts. Muahahaha! Zutara (ongoing chapter edits)

Mai and Zuko had the weirdest, most twisted, darkest romances the Gaang had ever seen. Ty Lee thought they were sweet. Toph thought they were hilarious. Everyone else thought they were disturbed.

(Under revision 12/2016) In which Prince Zuko can't catch a break. "Wait, you tied Katara to a tree? Wow, that's... I mean... that just explains so much." "I was desperate!" "Whoa! Way too much information there, Sparky." Zutara

You've seen and followed the story of Team Avatar and their heroic journey, but what was it like for the regular soldiers that were on the front lines? Follow Private Qin Lee as he rises through the ranks of the Fire Nation military and see his adventures as he hunts for the Avatar, the truth, and his own destiny. Rated T for violence and language.

One pirate gets impulsive, and an event starting in 'The Waterbending Scroll' sends ripples throughout the rest of Seasons 1, 2 & 3. A Zuko/Katara troubled friendship fic, to eventually become Zutaran in nature. Chapter 18: Caught in Crystal

The Fire Nation Royal Family is hated around the world. Princess Izumi knows this. But will she be able to handle the pressures and dangers of her position, especially when so many want to attack her father through her.

AU. The arrow injured the Blue Spirit instead of knocking him out, and Aang never found out his identity. Zuko made a Plan to find out more about the Avatar. He didn't expect so many truths to come from the lies.

In Season One, when Prince Zuko unexpectedly becomes Papa Zuko, he rocks not just the cradle but his entire ship... and eventually a lot more! Chapter 11: Forewarned

Zuko, Katara, and life after the war. — Zuko/Katara, others.

Once, it was just a oneshot - first chapter can still stand alone. Katara was captured by Zuko, but there was a lapse in communication. Takes place after The Fortuneteller. Fierce Katara, honorable Zuko, and meddlesome Iroh. Also, music night! Cover art by Watermistress - check her out on tumblr bcs she rocks!

This story takes place five years after the defeat of Ozai. Katara, Sokka and Suki travel to the Fire Nation to represent the Water Tribe in a conference the Fire Lord has organised. And while Zuko and Katara begin to grow closer, there's a sinister force that may keep them apart. Find out more inside "Steam and Shadows"

It seems like she is never done protecting Roy Mustang. Royai, Brotherhood/Manga canon.

Aang almost kills Zuko during their first encounter at the South Pole, and the prince finds himself struggling to come to terms with peculiarities surrounding his unlikely survival. As he learns to accept his circumstances, Zuko is given the chance to see the world from a heartbreaking new perspective that changes everything... Heavy Blue Spirit, but with a twist.

After the battle with Lust, Roy is anxious to leave the hospital and find a way to fix Havoc. Riza has to care for her stubborn injured Colonel and they finally come to terms with the fact that they are much more than co-workers. RoyAi

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.

A Maiko Month challenge, a story told in 30 parts and updated daily! After the fall of Ba Sing Se, Mai decides that she wants Zuko. Good thing she can be very patient when it comes to aiming at a target...

A Zuko and Suki (non-romantic) bonding story set in late season three. 3-5 chapters of small moments that happen in between the episodes from The Boiling Rock to Sozin's Comet, from late night conversations to sparring to shopping excursions.

Katara pretends to be a man to join the war. It would be easy, except she's scared her commanding officer, Prince Zuko, might figure her out. — zutara, following the mulan storyline, told in six small parts.

Dragon's fire is not so easily extinguished; when Zuko rediscovers a lost firebending technique, shifting flames can shift the world... Follows "Theft Absolute".

Zuko has developed an annoying and inconvenient crush on Katara, which is so incredibly unfair. Convinced she is out to torture him, Zuko is in for a barrage of emotions as people continue to get involved, even though he specifically asked them not to. Rated M because I'm a baby, for a bit of explicit language/content, and the deep complicated abyss that is Zuko's brain. Zutara.

The moment the chains are secure around Azula's wrists, Katara breaks out into a run. Her boots slap against the stones and each step echoes mockingly in the empty plaza: too late, too late. Panic squeezes her heart as she sees him lying crumpled on the ground, and she wishes for just that moment that she were an airbender so that she might get to him faster...Zutara

Zuko discovers his uncle's betrayal. Plot divergence at Ba Sing Se. Prince and Princess team up and stay that way, now with 100% more of our favourite blue fire. You might find chapters 14 and 28 interesting. Likely to be somewhat dark, or at least in the shade. Eventually continuing years past the comet. NOW WITH SIDE STORIES, check the links on my profile.

He moves in close and her palms suddenly flatten against his chest. For a moment he is frozen, unsure of what to do, but then her chin lifts and she meets his eyes through the hail of rain. — A collection of Zutara drabbles and story arcs.

Execution is the reward of traitors yet it is the personal betrayals that inflict more suffering. The Order of the White Lotus gains its greatest enemy and Azula secures a true ally. Now her friends must adapt to a world in which Azula's will is enforced with the support of her brother. [Sidestory to NiceThorn's "The Masks We Wear"]

They have both fallen so far. But they can still rise- and change the galaxy. AU

The immediate postwar period from Katara's ranty POV. shenanigans abound. Chap 24:Song arrives in Ba Sing Se. Shenaniagns ensue.

Thanks to Uncle Iroh and his mysterious Spirit World ways, Katara and Zuko wake up in each other's bodies. Shenanigans ensue.

When Zuko first meets the waterbender with the scars, he's fascinated by her. His fascination quickly turns into something much more. Soon Zuko will have to confront his greatest enemy - himself. AU.

Short stories about Team Avatar, mostly featuring Zuko, set at various points in the cannon and some set after the show as well. Each chapter is a complete story though some chapters might spark something longer. Updated as the mood strikes.

Zuko is banished from the Fire Nation after his fateful Agni Kai, but his Uncle is prevented from joining him. Zuko must face the world alone except for the sarcastic Lt. Jee, together they fight pirates, brave storms and search for the Avatar!

Get your bellies ready to laugh and your palms to smack your faces as you realize all the drastic and horribly illogical events that took place in the AtLA world. I guarantee you'll never watch an episode the same way when you're done with this. Successfully updated on every Friday since conception.

After Azulon ordered her son's death, Ursa convinced Ozai his father would not stop with Zuko and they could not stop him. The royal family fled into exile. Six years later, their tenuous peace shatters with the arrival of Avatar Aang and Prince Iroh.

Zuko and Katara are seniors in high school. He teases her, then ignores her. She despises him. But when Zuko's father kicks him out of the house and he has to move in with his hippie Uncle Iroh, he begins to see Katara in a new light. AU Zutara/Blutara.

Katara keeps a journal of all the shenanigans that the Gaang run into. Chapter 49: there is much talk about the future - now that the war is over and everything is changing. Hakoda and Zuko talk. Katara decides that some things in life are worth the risk.

In a world where there is no war, Zuko and Katara spend their summers together. Growing up is messy, embarrassing, and at times sad, but they think it might be okay because they have each other. Edited summary.

Zuko joins the Gaang in Ba Sing Se and faces many obstacles on the road to redemption. Will he find more than forgiveness while helping the Avatar save the world? What happens when he starts to develop feelings for a certain waterbender? Seq. discontinued

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Katara has developed a new hobby. At the Western Air Temple she takes to stalking Zuko. Much silliness and shenanigans follow. In chapter 20: Katara and Zuko return home to the others. Katara hates the F word and she comes to a decision regarding Zuko.

Zuko goes on a quest. Katara follows. What shennagins will our dynamic duo get into? A quest, some romance and a lot of sillyness await. In chapter 19: Our dynamic duo find the answers to their questions. COMPLETE!

My Maiko prompt attempts for the LJ community Maiko100.

Destiny is a funny thing-Zuko's season 2 story arc takes a radical turn after he is captured at the North Pole. One event can change so much- and so little. Plotbending, character exploration and a grittier more realistic portrayal of the Avatar World.

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.

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

What happens when Aang, Sokka and Katara spend a day in the greatest year round carnival on Aang's birthday? How will Prince Zuko deal with trying to act like a normal teen while still hot on the Avatar's heels? Zutara, Comedy, Angst, and more! COMPLETE!