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Miles To Go Before I Sleep by picturesonthewcll
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
14 Dec 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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The Palace of Lies and Secrets by Genderfluid_Gremlin
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
13 Dec 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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Katara discovers that she is pregnant shortly after she has returned home and is forced to reveal the secret relationship she had with a certain fire nation prince, now turned Fire Lord. She learns very quickly that even though the war is over a century of hostilities are not so easy to cool, and she leaves home once again to go to Caldera. While trying to come to grip with the life altering news, Zuko is struggling being the Fire Lord. A hundred years of strife finds him on a tight rope while he also tries to unravel the corruption that still lingers from within the palace walls. Katara and Zuko try to figure out where they stand with one another as the consequences from the Avatar's actions spurs on a new threat.
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In a prejudiced modern world where Benders are confined to their own territories, sixteen-year-old Prince Zuko has lived an isolated royal life, burdened by his deceptively dysfunctional firebending. Burned one day for opposing King Ozai's nightmarish plan, he flees, driven by a single goal: to escape further pain. But this desperate flight is hindered by his injuries, the relentless pursuit of the Red Army, hidden foes, and meagre resources. He can only go so far without help.
Afterwards in the course of his recovery, a dilemma weighs upon him. As the sole outsider privy to the possible catastrophe looming over both Normals and Benders, should he dare to actively defy his father's tyranny, or should he hand over the burden to more capable hands and focus on forging himself a new life free of suffering.
LONG HAUL Modern with Bending AU, in which Zuko is older when he's burned, goes on the run, gets himself unintentionally integrated into a SWT crew, joins a dysfunctional family of rebels, hunts for Ursa, meets the Gaang and discovers his purpose.
Part Two (Ch 11 to 16: On Strange Waters) Complete! | TEMP HIATUS, VERY MUCH NOT ABANDONED (25/11/2025)
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Pride and Prejudice by idkguys
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005), Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
10 Dec 2025
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Pride and Prejudice but with avatar :D sorry guys im bad at summaries
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Spirit touched is overrated by Autistic_Turtle_Duck8888
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
10 Dec 2025
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“Sooooo, now that you’re here does this mean you’ll teach me firebending?”
“YOU KIDNAPPED ME!!!!!”
Or: Instead of capturing the avatar spirit touched Zuko says fuck you and runs off to become the blue spirt, perfect content with spending his days sabotaging the fire nation
Until the Gaang kidnaps him to become Aang’s firebending teacher, of course
Rated teen for swearing
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Burning Shorelines by veilednyx
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005), Avatar: The Last Airbender (Live Action TV 2024)
07 Dec 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 of who you’ve always been. -
The Boy Who Was Favored by the Spirits But Did Not Know It by Katowisp
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
05 Dec 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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A Little Bit of Death by trickyster_3000
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
05 Dec 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)
02 Dec 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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Goodbye Papa, It's Hard To Die by ecslipse
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
25 Nov 2025
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It had been three weeks since his injury on Agni Kai, two and a half weeks since the burn became infected, a week and a half since the infection healed, and a week since he woke up on the ship.
Zuko...wasn't sure how he should feel about this. He was banished.
Banished.
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Zuko is a mess and can't handle this well.
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In the order; Zuko has a bad day(s), meets a dragon hawk (spoiler:the dragon hawk adopts him), he tries to (literally) end his bad day(s), drinks tea with Iroh, gets hugged (emotionally), and wonders what to do about it because he's emotionally constipated. (Spoiler:He cries)
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- Part 2 of Seasons In The Sun
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Goodbye Papa, Please Pray For Me, I Was The Black Sheep Of The Family by ecslipse
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
19 Nov 2025
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"You will learn respect and suffering will be your teacher"
These were the last words he hears while his father is holding him in a way that he can almost think of as kind. Instinctively, he wants to move away, but he can't, his father's strong hands firmly make sures that he stays in place.
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Zuko and what happened to him after Agni Kai
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- Part 1 of Seasons In The Sun
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A letter from Toph arrives for Zuko. It's a private affair with a lasting consequence.
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Bleeding Hearts, Burning Hearts by Anonymous
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
12 Nov 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!
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Warp On The Loom by Fandom_Valkyrie
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game), Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023), Original Work
10 Nov 2025
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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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Gilded Chains and Metal Blood by BroadwayBalogna
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
07 Nov 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
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.
-currently on an indefinite hiatus-
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"Are you..." Zuko rasps out and the man instantly snaps his mouth shut - finally stopping his hysteric rambling with it. He must be surprised that Zuko is coherent enough to say anything at all and he leans forward to fully capture the rest of Zuko's slurred words. "... trying to hit on me while I'm bleeding out on your carpet?"
The man gives him a bewildered look. "... I have hardwood floors. That's a towel."
___Or: Zuko tries to find ways to deal with his fucked up life - like knitting, smoking, being an asshole in general, moonlighting as a vigilante - you know, regular stuff - he just never accounted for meeting Sokka.
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A New Throne For the Era by Ghost_Guard_13
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
01 Nov 2025
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With Zuko taking the throne after a hundred years of war, the leaders of each nation are invited to the Fire Nation to restore balance and discuss the healing of their world.
Not everyone is so willing to change.
Or; Hakoda goes to the Fire Nation, General Fong doesn't trust Zuko, Zuko tells them why he was banished, and Zuko gains a proper father figure AND a boyfriend.
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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