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Katara had been so sure of her plan to liberate the prison rig. How was she to know how efficiently the guards would respond to an uprising? Zuko had been positive that his best course of action was to travel separate from his Uncle. What else was he supposed to do when he came across a person from his past? Sometimes, through all the doubt, two people collide. Eventual Zutara.
This is both a Canon Related and Canon Divergent, reimagined ATLA story. Katara joins Zuko in his journey of self-discovery across the Earth Kingdom as personalities clash and beliefs are questioned. Familiar allies and enemies await them along the way.
Ripple effects of having Katara absent from the majority of 'Book 1: Water,' are seen once Katara and Zuko meet up with the Gaang later on in the story. 'Book 1: Water' occurs mainly in the flashbacks of this story as Chapter 1 picks up close to the start of 'Book 2: Earth.'
The plot of the story has now reached the allied invasion of the Fire Nation Capital City. The scene is set for Zuko's confrontation with his Father, Ozai.
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Book 3 of Lu Ten and Zuko series.
Their defeat in Ba Sing Se left the two cousins being seperated once again. While Zuko managed to escape with his friends/found family, Lu Ten made a sacrifice to go back to the palace.
Pretending to have switched sides, he tries to gather information to help his friends, without his evil Uncle Firelord Ozai to suspect a thing.
Now Lu Ten and Zuko are back in the Firenation, their old home, but under two completly diffrent circumstances. But both have the same goal:
Stop Ozai and seeing each other again.
--It is advised to read the previous two Books to get context for this one-
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- Part 3 of Lu Ten and Zuko
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Beneath the Ember Crown by Mavrokatos
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
24 Sep 2025
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Zuko was never meant to return. But exile has a strange way of revealing what fire is really for.
A legend is born far from the throne - and it wears a mask before it ever wears a crown.
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- Part 1 of What the Fire Remembered
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nobody can save me by pansexualnotmansexual
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
24 Sep 2025
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This fic begins shortly after Zuko’s coronation. A team of doctors and healers are sent to the Fire Nation to look after the health of Team Avatar, including a therapist. As Zuko’s mental health plummets, the Gaang urges him to seek help. An almost-assassination and a suicide attempt send Zuko spiraling, oscillating between "okay" and "not okay."
This fic is an exploration of bipolar disorder and its impact on Zuko, as well as the ones around him.
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- Part 1 of The Rise and Fall of a Bipolar Fire Lord
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not wanting to share his victory in the capture of the avatar, Zuko sneaks of the Wayni and walks across the tundra himself, only to be hit in the head by two kids penguin sledding. one accident and two broken bones later Zuko finds himself stuck in sokka and Katara's village to recover. its hell being surrounded by all these....kind....people....hmm.
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Zuko was born a girl, Azula a boy—and the Fire Nation never imagined the unwanted daughter of the second son would ever be named Crown Princess. But when she is, Zhao sees the opportunity. And takes it.
Some things never change. Zuko is still banished, still hunting the Avatar. But this time, she’s not fighting for her honor, but for her daughter’s future.
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For centuries, fire has been the element of power. The people of the fire nation had the drive and desire to achieve what they wanted. They had a spark in them, however now this spark has been wavering and only the one whose fire is alive will brighten this spark. The Avatar and his friends must find this person before the fire nation does or else they will have the power of the sun completely under their will!
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A Little Bit of Death by trickyster_3000
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
22 Sep 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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And dreadful objects so familiar by klutz_w_words
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
22 Sep 2025
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Zuko finds out the Avatar is twelve and went penguin sliding for the first time, more at 11.
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Zuko has issues: the fic
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Never Give Up Without a Fight by hearmerory
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
22 Sep 2025
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Fire Lord Azulon names Zuko as his successor.
This does not fit with Ozai's plans.
This does not fit with Iroh's plans.
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The Scars of Faded Flames by I_make_shit_up
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
21 Sep 2025
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Zuko doesn't know what would have happened if he'd stayed. Maybe his father would have humiliated him further maybe he would have changed his mind (unlikely), but whatever choice he would have made Zuko made it for him. A person can only take so much before they break after all and waking up alone and in pain was the final straw for the 13 year old boy. He's lucky he ended up where he did.
3 years after the Agni Kai that left him blind and deaf on the left side of his face Zuko lives as the adopted nephew of a small town's healer. The villagers have long stopped caring about the fire dancing over his finger tips since he's proved he only uses it to brew their medicine.
Lee has no desire to be dragged back into his father's war, but what can he do when he's the only firebender in the Earth Kingdom that the avatar he was once tasked with hunting down can hope to learn from? -
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Zuko works alongside the Minister of Military Affairs' son and is startled when he finds himself developing feelings that go beyond friendship.
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When her father falls gravely ill, Izara disguises herself as her missing brother to take his place in court. But as political tensions rise and her secret unravels, her world is thrown into total chaos.
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Zuko adopts some Turtleduck ducklings when he returns home after three years away.
This changes more than he would like to admit.
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The Boy Who Was Favored by the Spirits But Did Not Know It by Katowisp
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
19 Sep 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.”
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/70303946/chapters/182583761Series
- Part 1 of No Harbor but Honor
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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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The Palace of Lies and Secrets by Genderfluid_Gremlin
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
19 Sep 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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I Don't Think Badly of You (Well, Sometimes I Do) by team_avatars_eyebags
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
19 Sep 2025
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“I heard of him!” An old man shouted from the crowd, “His own father burned and disowned him! He’s that banished prince!”
A woman’s voice whispered, “He said he’s with the Avatar? I don’t believe an ashmaker would ever…”
“Mama, is he here to hurt us?” a child asked their mother.
Blood rushed in Zuko’s good ear. His scar prickled.
This, he thought as he all but fled the scene, This is the price of being Zuko.
This is what I get for being me.
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Or, the one where Zuko has a truly awful time. Oh- I'm sorry, the one where Lee has a bad time. Lee. Right.
Continuation of "I'm Not Angry Anymore". Follows Season 2.
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- Part 2 of I'm Not Angry Anymore
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Fires Made of Echoes by TheRealGambit
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
18 Sep 2025
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Zuko finds out he’s the Avatar in the worst way possible, but atleast this leads to him making friends - and finding love (eventually)
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"We're going to be alcoholics by the time we're thirty," Sokka sighed.
"You think we'll live to be thirty?" Zuko asked, honestly thrilled. Sokka had pretty good instincts. Perhaps Zuko should reevaluate his long term goals. He could start by having long term goals.
A more likely alternative was that Sokka was just a hopeless optimist. It just went to show, you never truly saw another man until you stood shoulder to shoulder against a fleet of war balloons intent on raining death upon the city you loved.
Zuko was just a normal guy with normal interests. He liked theatre, burglary, crotchety ostrich horses, watching the Blind Bandit crush her opponents in a glorious display of skill and violence... just your standard banished prince things. It wasn't his fault he kept stumbling into rebellions and uncovering long-buried secrets. Fine, maybe freeing the prisoners was on him, but he was completely innocent of all other treason. Zuko was his father's loyal son. He'd never betray his nation.
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Uncle Iroh took a more creative approach to fostering Zuko's appreciation of other cultures. Now it's everyone's Problem. -
Bleeding Hearts, Burning Hearts by Anonymous
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
18 Sep 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!