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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. /post/760544780301254656Warp: the vertical threads that act as the base for fabric, set up first before weaving can begin.
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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 weight of the crown (Will probably change the name) by Witchy_Jinx
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
21 Sep 2025
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IT IS EMPTYZuko struggles with the thought of leading a whole nation (rightfully so; he is 17 years old, ffs).
Iroh suggests a festival for all 3 nations to join. It's a little something that might bring people closer.
Sokka and Zuko see each other after months of rare letters here and there brought by the messenger hawks.
They learn a few new things.
Then they kiss.The end.
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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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Trial by Fire by LordOfWinterfell for pringlewinglecan
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
01 Sep 2025
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Justice is slower than fire. And it burns colder.
In a post-war Fire Nation clinging to old power in new clothes, a widow demands justice for her husband’s death. Her accusation? Lord Ryoku—noble, untouchable, the face of everything Zuko’s court pretends is past.
But the court is still a battlefield. The nobles close ranks. The law twists. Truth drowns in procedure. And Zuko stands at the center, the crown heavier than ever, forced to decide whether justice is something the Fire Nation can afford—or something it cannot survive.
A political thriller in five parts. No bending battles. No easy victories. Just law, legacy, and the slow, suffocating weight of leadership.
Sometimes the only thing that burns faster than lies... is silence.
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- Part 1 of Embers and Flame
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Return to Ember Island by ThePrincessRegent
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
28 Aug 2025
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An "alternate ending" to Azula's storyline in the show, in the form of a more definitive ending scene for both her & Ty Lee after Zuko's Coronation as Fire Lord. Meant to serve as a scene that could have happened in canon between Zuko's coronation and the final scene of the series, giving an explanation to why Ty Lee (and Azula) weren't present in the Jasmine Dragon with the Gaang.
Also meant as a "happier ending" that better acknowledges Azula as a person following her hitting rock bottom in the Agni Kai.
Takes place a few weeks/month or so chronologically after being defeated by Katara.
Partially inspired by Grey DeLisle's statement that in her perfect world, post-series Ty Lee & Azula escaped to a romantic desert island. -
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A ship. As if one could simply sail to the Boiling Rock. One of the people walking between Zuko and Akira rushed ahead with the command. Zuko had to give it to them, the acting was impressive. Father had even gone so far and supplied them with palace guard robes. But they were truly going somewhere. Had Ozai forgotten he had promised that Zuko would never see a flame, and he could forget about the sun?
Or: Ursa flees the palace earlier. It changes everything and nothing.
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If These Sins are Mine by them_fatale_11
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
10 Aug 2025
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Zutara Week 2025 - Day 1 - Royalty
Trying to make up for the sins of your ancestors is hard enough without Fire Princesses asking why those water tribe visitors are so mad at her dad.
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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
23 Jul 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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Fire lord’s (girlfriend) bodyguard by Bbbtobubble
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
02 Jul 2025
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After the war, Fire Lord Zuko struggles to earn the trust of his people, many of whom still cling to old loyalties or doubt his worth due to his troubled past. Amid all of this, Zuko relies on Suki, the leader of the Kyoshi Warriors, who stays by his side as both bodyguard and confidante. Their bond starts rumors in a court not used to such deep friendships
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The Firelord Of Turtleducks by Ilikemelons
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
31 May 2025
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While strolling through the palace's garden, Firelord Zuko finds that one of his turtleducks is missing! Wait that isn't right... TWO! of his turtleducks is missing! He and his mother has been taking care of them for a long time and he is not going to dissapoint his mother when her turtleducks are missing. With a little help from a young girl and his last turtleduck, could he find them?
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Шуро не ожидает многого от нового лорда огня, видя каждого лорда огня от Созина до Озая. Услышав о слухе, что лорд огня Зуко вполовину не так плох, как ожидали остальные, Шуро решает посетить столицу, чтобы увидеть самому. То, что он находит, шокирует его.
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What to Expect when a Waterbender is Expecting by SerenitySnail
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
16 May 2025
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Katara and Zuko have been trying everything for the last few months to become pregnant but nothing seems to be working and the pressure of the royal council is no help. When a young concubine comes into the picture Zuko becomes more than suspicious and as issues arise it's up to Zuko to get to the bottom of it before things get out of hand.
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Kindred Spirits (sent from my iphone) by Duckduck_Scribblerswan (Caellie_E_and_Vaye_R)
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005), Avatar: The Last Airbender
12 May 2025
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Zuko just wanted to take a breather after a stressful political summit in the Earth Kingdom. Unfortunately, some passerby with good eyesight spotted him entering an apartment through the door as Li and leaving through the window as the Blue Spirit, right before he left for the Fire Nation. The Earth Kingdom puts two and two together and, appropriately, gets four: the Blue Spirit has kidnapped Li, and presumably the other Fire Nation refugees who have been disappearing across Ba Sing Se. They must save Li and bring the Blue Spirit to justice!
Unwilling to reveal himself as either the Blue Spirit, wanted in both the Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom for treason and petty larceny, or Li, who'll draw attention to his uncle's teahouse, Zuko does the next most reasonable thing: he panics.
Meanwhile, Mai, Suki, and Toph are busy investigating who's really at fault for the disappearances of these refugees, King Kuei has realized he can get away with some truly ridiculous antics as king, and the newspapers are getting suspicious of how protective Fire Lord Zuko is of these two random people he apparently picked up in Ba Sing Se. What's up with that, anyway?
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Definitely the Blue Spirit (Not)... (Maybe?) by Huni_obri
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
09 May 2025
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As Fire Lord, one thing that Zuko was in charge of was sentencing the prisoners. Usually, that only included going through the person's file and determining if the crime is worth a trial or not. But now, after the war ended, the job obligations changed—at least for the time being. Now, Zuko needed to go through all the files and determine if the person on the list even committed a crime at all.
And one file he comes across is of a man being charged for being the Blue Spirit. Which isn't right. He is the Blue Spirit. Zuko.Or
Zuko leaves clues that lead his guard to believe he's the Blue SpiritSeries
- Part 1 of Blue Spirit Reveal
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Dishonourable by Xanadian
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005), Avatar: The Last Airbender (Live Action TV 2024)
30 Apr 2025
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Zuko stains his legacy with dishonour. Only this time, he does it willingly.
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if these wings could fly (for the rest of our lives) by myriadsandme
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
28 Apr 2025
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A series of one-shot fics about life and relationship of Fire Lord Zuko and Fire Lady Mai.
Domestic Maiko fluff. Inspired by my old headcanons from Tumblr.Title from "Wings", by Birdy
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Sokka’s supposed to be on a boring diplomatic mission in the Fire Nation, but instead, he ends up hanging out with old friends, dodging spicy food, and trying not to embarrass himself—again.
Or, im watching atla for the third time and i got inspired.
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Zuko couldn’t be more glad that Aang is here. He doesn’t know what he’d do if the Avatar himself wasn’t there to quell the protesters. They were a stubborn bunch, not budging no matter what, until they ran out of energy and food.
And it wasn’t like he could just squash the protests like his father did. That would be an antithesis to his morals and also a dick move.
OR Zuko dealing with an angry mob with Aang and Mai by his side.
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- Part 3 of Hell Polycule
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Embers Beneath the Waves by jayestory22
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
27 Mar 2025
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Four years after the war, Katara is sent to the Fire Nation as the Southern Water Tribe’s diplomatic envoy, tasked with strengthening ties between the nations. Fire Lord Zuko, now a steadfast ruler, welcomes her with formal respect—but as weeks pass, their old friendship deepens into something more.
Between late-night strategy meetings, quiet moments in the royal gardens, and the unspoken understanding they share as former war survivors, Katara begins to see Zuko not just as an ally, but as something more. Zuko, too, feels the shift—the warmth in her presence, the way she challenges him, the way her laughter lingers in his mind. But there is one problem: Zuko is engaged to Mai.
As tensions rise—both politically and emotionally—Katara and Zuko must decide: Do they bury their feelings for the sake of duty, or do they risk everything for a love that was never meant to be?