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** Now has [[FanFic/AvatarAangAnAnnotatedBibliography a page]]].

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''[[[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1799011 One Big Happy Family]]'' by [=HufflepuffChildOfApollo=]

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Alternatively: Zuko actually has a plan for catching the Avatar at the North Pole. Somehow, it works. But after a few days of pai sho and tea, he begins to wonder if maybe it would've be better if it hadn't.

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Alternatively: **Alternatively: Zuko actually has a plan for catching the Avatar at the North Pole. Somehow, it works. But after a few days of pai sho and tea, he begins to wonder if maybe it would've be better if it hadn't.
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* ''Synopsis'': Avatar Aang disappeared a long time ago. Avatar Kanna died at Serpent's Pass, taking Azulon and Iroh down with her. With the Fire Nation almost completely in control of the world, Toph Bei Fong is sent to Omashu where she gains a friend in Mai, and displays an aptitude for Firebending. But Toph, of course, has a secret: [[YouShouldKnowThisAlready She's an Earthbender]]. Her learning Firebending can mean only one thing...

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* ''Synopsis'': Avatar Aang disappeared a long time ago. Avatar Kanna died at Serpent's Pass, taking Azulon and Iroh down with her. With the Fire Nation almost completely in control of the world, Toph Bei Fong is sent to Omashu where she gains a friend in Mai, and displays an aptitude for Firebending. But Toph, of course, has a secret: [[YouShouldKnowThisAlready She's an Earthbender]].Earthbender. Her learning Firebending can mean only one thing...
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''[[FanFic/{{Embers}} Embers]]'' by Vathara (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5398503/1/Embers here]])

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''[[FanFic/{{Embers}} ''[[FanFic/EmbersVathara Embers]]'' by Vathara (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5398503/1/Embers here]])
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* ''Status'': Dead; last updated August 2011

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* '''Dormant:''' The fic has not been updated in a fairly long time (several months to a year or more) but the author has not pronounced it dead.
* '''Dead:''' The fic has not been updated in several years, or the author has specifically said that it will not be updated.

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* '''Dormant:''' The fic has not been updated in a fairly long time (several months to a for at least one year or more) but the author has not pronounced it dead.
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* '''Dead:''' The fic has not been updated in several years, two years or more, or the author has specifically said that it will not be updated.



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* Recommended by unmissingpiece
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* ''Status'': DeadDead; last updated June 2016



''Swim'' by sodomquake
* Recommended by Joysweeper, Aromli

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''Swim'' %%''Swim'' by sodomquake
%%* Recommended by: Joysweeper, Aromli
%%* ''Status'': Complete
%%* ''Synopsis'': Zuko, gen, about a PG-13, a little bit navel-gazing from time to time, spoilers up through the start of Book 3, warnings for some gross injury talk and for not making all that much sense all the time and for anyone who is, like my girlfriend, afraid of hypothermia.
%%** Unfortunately, sodomquake has deleted all of their fandom-related works and vanished from the internet. Even the Wayback Machine can't pull it up.
%%[=[[reviews:Swim]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4295322/1/Teaching_Toph Teaching Toph]]'' by blankdreamer-13
* Recommended by Joysweeper, AromliBlack Charizard



* ''Synopsis'': Zuko, gen, about a PG-13, a little bit navel-gazing from time to time, spoilers up through the start of Book 3, warnings for some gross injury talk and for not making all that much sense all the time and for anyone who is, like my girlfriend, afraid of hypothermia.
** Unfortunately, sodomquake has deleted all of their fandom-related works and vanished from the internet.
[=[[reviews:Swim]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4295322/1/Teaching_Toph Teaching Toph]]'' by blankdreamer-13
* Recommended by Black Charizard
* ''Status'': Complete



''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245901/1/Three_Years_At_Sea Three Years At Sea]]'' by [=amanda91=]

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''[[http://www.''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120414074540/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245901/1/Three_Years_At_Sea Three Years At Sea]]'' by [=amanda91=]



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''[[Fanfic/TheFirstBloodbender The First Bloodbender]]'' by Ramens (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3938549/1/The-First-Bloodbender here]])
* Recommended by Tropers/BrightLight
* ''Status'': Complete / Dormant

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''[[Fanfic/TheFirstBloodbender The First Bloodbender]]'' by Ramens (link [[https://www.''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3938549/1/The-First-Bloodbender here]])
The First Bloodbender]]'' by Ramens
* Trope page [[Fanfic/TheFirstBloodbender here]].
* Recommended by by: Tropers/BrightLight
* ''Status'': Complete / DormantDead; last updated May 2008
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* ''Comments'': I'm a fan of crackfic done right, and for my taste, these bite-sized stories fit the bill and then some. Very strongly absurdist, with caution gleefully being tossed aside to accommodate the author's inspired whimsy. I often revisit these when I need a good laugh, with "Adventures in Customer Service" being especially good. Highly recommended. NOTE: while most all are humorous crackfic, a few stories do not fit the genre and are in fact quite harrowing. Read tags before proceeding if that's an issue.
[=[[reviews:PiandaoistsShortStoriesCollecion]]=]

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* ''Comments'': I'm a fan of crackfic done right, and for my taste, these bite-sized stories fit the bill and then some. Very strongly absurdist, with caution gleefully being tossed aside to accommodate the author's inspired whimsy. I often revisit these when I need a good laugh, with "Adventures in Customer Service" Service," "Party Crasher," "Bird of Prey," and "Never a Dull Moment" being especially good. Highly recommended. NOTE: while most all are humorous crackfic, a few stories do not fit the genre and are in fact quite harrowing. Read tags before proceeding if that's an issue.
[=[[reviews:PiandaoistsShortStoriesCollecion]]=]
[=[[reviews:PiandaoistsShortStoriesCollection]]=]
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[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13933963/3/Honored-Son Honored Son]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2073985/AkumaKami64 AkumaKami64]]
* Recommended by: VictorioMWolff-Haddock
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: In the fated Agni Kai, Zuko makes a choice that alters the course of history: He fights. In doing so, he departs on a "quest" to find the Avatar, not as a disgraced prince, but as an honored son. But the journey will be far more important than the destination, as Prince Zuko learns lost secrets and gains unexpected allies.
* Comments: AU Worldbuilding and some OCs. in this AU, while Zuko is still exiled, there is no bad blood between the father and son his time, and his scar is not as severe as canon's.

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14064701/3/Flames-and-Fruits Flames and Fruits]] by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4885241/Necronicus Necronicus]]
* Recommended by: VictorioMWolff-Haddock
* Status: Ongoing
* Pairing: Azula/Ty Lee
* Synopsis: One mistake can ruin a life, or change it completely. One mistake leaves Azula banished and forced to face the world her family has created. Along for the ride is one eager servant that she can't get her mind off - alongside the usual cast of rejects trying to stop the Fire Nation before it is too late.
Comment: In this AU, it is Azula who got exiled instead. After months of searching the Avatar, she decided to try searching for her mother first...
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* ''Synopsis'': Toph's life as a blind girl, beginning with her birth and ending with her joining the Avatar.

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* ''Synopsis'': The bittersweet story of Toph's life as life. Following her struggles being a blind girl, beginning with under the care of her birth and ending with her joining strict parents, detailing life before she meet Aangvand joined the Avatar.Avatar to save the world.
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* ''Synopsis'': Soren and Claudia stumble through a portal to the Fire Nation at the tail end of the 100 year war. Azula shows them the glory of her country, but what else lies in store? Bonds are formed and broken as secrets of the past and present are revealed. What is the meaning of true loyalty? Is it worth one's morality?

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* ''Synopsis'': As the 100 Year War draws to a bitter end, the Fire Nation gets some unexpected help from two siblings of Katolis. When Soren and Claudia accidentally stumble through a portal to the Fire Nation at the tail end of the 100 year war. Nation, they are greeted and welcomed by Azula shows and her family, who are more than eager to accept them the glory of her country, but what else lies in store? Bonds are formed to their sides. However, as princess and broken as knight grow closer, secrets of the their long forgotten past are revealed and present their loyalties are revealed. What is the meaning of true loyalty? tested. Is it love really worth one's morality?
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* Recommended by DPInnocent, necrolectric, Kalaong, @/{{Somariel}}, @/USABobcat, eeveelutionlover2000

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* Recommended by DPInnocent, @/DPInnocent, necrolectric, Kalaong, @/{{Somariel}}, @/USABobcat, eeveelutionlover2000eeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Pastykake}}

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"[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13625410/1/A-Waterbending-Quirk A  Waterbending Quirk]]'' by "[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/13508786/dragonfire-217 dragonfire-217]]"
* ''Recommended by'': [=Supersonicdx=]
* Crossover with: ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia''
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Katara ends up in a another world where there are no benders but people with super powers.
[=[[reviews:AWaterbendingQuirk]]=]
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* Recommended by Nerdman3000, Aegnorosto

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* Recommended by Nerdman3000, AegnorostoAegnorosto, SallyTheGreat
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* ''Synopsis'':“Does anyone know?”\\\

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* ''Synopsis'':“Does anyone know?”\\\know?”\\
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* ''Synopsis'':After Zuko is struck by Azula's lightning, his injury is more serious than he lets on. or:
Zuko has a rather abrupt lesson in trusting others to take care of him.

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* ''Synopsis'':After Zuko is struck by Azula's lightning, his injury is more serious than he lets on. or:
or: Zuko has a rather abrupt lesson in trusting others to take care of him.
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** Has a sequel called [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13636144/1/Mother-s-Love Mother's Love]].

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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/504261 Five Worlds in which Sokka Never Did Manage to Propose to Suki, and One in which He Didn't Have To]]'' by attackfish
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]

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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/504261 Five Worlds in which Sokka Never Did Manage to Propose to Suki, and One in which He Didn't Have To]]'' org/works/15805152/chapters/36785313 Heartlines]]'' by attackfish
[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/kuchi/pseuds/kuchi kuchi]]
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]BlaiddDunn


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* ''Pairing(s)'': Zuko/Katara/Aang
* ''Synopsis'': After the news of a catastrophe interrupts Aang and Katara's wedding, they must team up with Zuko to bring aid to the Earth Kingdom. Soon enough they realise that working by old friends reignites old feelings.
* ''Comments'': A post-canon, pre-Korra AU where a natural disaster brings the three heros together again for the purposes of coy yearning. A sweet, sensitive poly-romance that naturally avoids the flaws of most shipping fics in fandom by making all three points on the love triangle equally adoring of each other.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/504261 Five Worlds in which Sokka Never Did Manage to Propose to Suki, and One in which He Didn't Have To]]'' by attackfish
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete


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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/23758036/chapters/57062911 Crossing Oceans]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/jaystrifes/pseuds/jaystrifes jaystrifes]] and [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/kuchi/pseuds/kuchi kuchi]]
* Recommended by BlaiddDunn
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairing(s)'': Katara/Aang and (pre?) Zuko/Katara/Aang
* ''Synopsis'': After moving in together, Katara and Aang have their first big fight. Each turns to Zuko for counsel as they try to decide what they want from their future.
* ''Comments'': Post-canon; Aang and Katara's natural differences and assumptions lead to their first major break up, and naturally they both go to their best friend Zuko for comfort and solice. Zuko meanwhile, is suffering.
Is part of a series where Zuko/Katara/Aang does happen- however this is the most complete story wise and works just fine on its own. It is also a lovely character drama that I kept returning to over and over again.

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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13277631/1/Catalyst Catalyst]]'' by [=TheWasp1995=]
* Recommended by [=SuperYoshiFan02=]

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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13277631/1/Catalyst Catalyst]]''
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/12324474/chapters/28021068 Catch and Release]]''
by [=TheWasp1995=]
[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Themanofmanyhats/pseuds/Themanofmanyhats Themanofmanyhats]]
* Recommended by [=SuperYoshiFan02=]BlaiddDunn


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* ''Synopsis'': The arrows rain down a little faster and the Blue Spirit finds himself on the other side of Pohuai Stronghold. Zuko is trapped in more ways than one.
* ''Comments'': This AU starts with Aang being fatally injured in the escape and Zuko saving his life with fire-healing, and explores the gradual butterfly effect as this creates a platonic soul-bound between them. The first in a series, Catch and release is brilliant, but somewhat tragic- mostly working to bring In Spite of a Nail full force, as Aang tries and fails to forge a friendship in the face of Zuko's anger. However this works because it acts as a seriously good character exploration of both Aang and Zuko. The next stories in the series diverge more from the established plot in a way that's natural and engaging. But even this one is worth it.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13277631/1/Catalyst Catalyst]]'' by [=TheWasp1995=]
* Recommended by [=SuperYoshiFan02=]
* ''Status'': Complete

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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6200018/1/Slumber_My_Darling Slumber My Darling]]'' by auri mynonys
* Reccommended by FatRat, @/{{Ronka87}}, @/TheEvilOboist

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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6200018/1/Slumber_My_Darling Slumber My Darling]]'' ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/32281249 The Airbender and the Noble]]'' by auri mynonys
[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/SeleneMoon/pseuds/SeleneMoon SeleneMoon]]
* Reccommended Recommended by FatRat, @/{{Ronka87}}, @/TheEvilOboistBlaiddDunn



* ''Pairings'': None
* ''Synopsis'': The Avatar knows something about Mai and her little brother. Mai has to make a decision.
* ''Comments'': A sweet, hopeful, and intriguing little story where Aang figures out something about Mai's brother and offers a hand. No romance.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6200018/1/Slumber_My_Darling Slumber My Darling]]'' by auri mynonys
* Reccommended by FatRat, @/{{Ronka87}}, @/TheEvilOboist
* ''Status'': Complete



''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25041331 tell me how this story ends and i'll keep them fires burning]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/kuchi/pseuds/kuchi kuchi]]
* Recommended by BlaiddDunn
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'':“Does anyone know?”
Zuko picks a particularly bright star and glares at it. He can get this over with right now, just like he’s done before. “People know, Aang. I’d be surprised if anyone in the Fire Nation didn’t. It wasn’t a secret why I was banished.”
* ''Comments'': Aang discovers how Zuko got his scar. A post-canon fic.



''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6229374/1/No_One_Cares_About_This_story# No One Cares About this Story (Or the Stuff That Happened to Xin Fu and Master Yu After They Got Written Out of All the Important Parts of History)]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/31057/peroxidepest17 peroxidepest]]
* Recommended by monster_lover13

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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6229374/1/No_One_Cares_About_This_story# No One Cares About this Story (Or the Stuff That Happened to Xin Fu and Master Yu After They Got Written Out of All the Important Parts of History)]]'' ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/24635899 The Firebender Hunters]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/31057/peroxidepest17 peroxidepest]]
[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Red_Tigress/pseuds/Red_Tigress Red_Tigress]]
* Recommended by monster_lover13BlaiddDunn


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* ''Synopsis'':Zuko goes missing, and the Gaang looks for him and talks about some Firebending culture.
* ''Comments'': Zuko is captured and the Gaang must rescue him. A heartbreaking and rage inducing look into why Jeong Jeong is the 'first' Fire Nation deserter.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6229374/1/No_One_Cares_About_This_story# No One Cares About this Story (Or the Stuff That Happened to Xin Fu and Master Yu After They Got Written Out of All the Important Parts of History)]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/31057/peroxidepest17 peroxidepest]]
* Recommended by monster_lover13
* ''Status'': Complete


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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/16357064 and we light ourselves on fire to keep warm]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/JaggedCliffs/pseuds/JaggedCliffs JaggedCliffs]]
* Recommended by Blaidd Dunn
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'':It starts small. How something sweet twists into cruelty. How she learns to turn her weaknesses, scarce as they are to begin with, into Zuko's. Until they become her strengths. Until there are no weaknesses, no flaws, left in her.
* ''Comments'': A character study of Azula. Using just her nickname for her brother, Zuzu, the author to paints a picture of her upbringing and family that is just heartbreaking, and shows us perfectly why she is the way she is.

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* ''Comments'': By turns funny, tense and scary, this AU kick starts Zuko's redemption in a unique way by having him succeed for a couple of weeks and gradually realise that maybe something isn't quite right with the conditions of his banishment. At least until [[spoilers: he gets reverse kidnapped/rescued by Aang after his farther boards the ship]], which complicates things somewhat. This fic is particularly special as it boasts one of the best written Aangs I've seen in fandom- the tension between childish humour, curiosity, kindness and serious danger, loss, and fear is brilliant. He works as a perfect foil to Zuko's perspective. Iroh is also a stand out, and his and Aangs interactions often made me giggle.

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* ''Comments'': By turns funny, tense and scary, this AU kick starts Zuko's redemption in a unique way by having him succeed for a couple of weeks and gradually realise that maybe something isn't quite right with the conditions of his banishment. At least until [[spoilers: [[ spoilers: he gets reverse kidnapped/rescued by Aang after his farther boards the ship]], which complicates things somewhat. This fic is particularly special as it boasts one of the best written Aangs I've seen in fandom- the tension between childish humour, curiosity, kindness and serious danger, loss, and fear is brilliant. He works as a perfect foil to Zuko's perspective. Iroh is also a stand out, and his and Aangs interactions often made me giggle.



''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7002165/1/ As the Sun]]'' by dandeliondreams
* Recommended by Aegnorosto

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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7002165/1/ As the Sun]]'' ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/23832139/chapters/57268093 Mountains and Badgermolehills]]'' by dandeliondreams
[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Glass_Onion/pseuds/Glass_Onion Glass_Onion]]
* Recommended by AegnorostoBlaiddDunn


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* ''Synopsis'': After the Blue Spirit frees the Avatar from the Pohuai Stronghold, Admiral Zhao captures Prince Zuko under suspicion of treason. Isolated from his Uncle and his crew, Zuko has only one ally: the chatty prisoner one cell over.
* ''Comments'': An AU where Zuko and Sokka are imprisoned together and Zuko gets adopted by the Gaang. Brilliantly written, by turns funny, heartwarming and tense, everyone stays in character throughout. It avoids both easy emotional co-outs and pointless drama, and everyones stregnths and imperfections are clear and interesting. Lovely if you just want to see Zuko coming around to the good side with love and support from the Gaang.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7002165/1/ As the Sun]]'' by dandeliondreams
* Recommended by Aegnorosto
* ''Status'': Complete


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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/26887414/chapters/65606197 Aang, Sokka, and Katara are Awkward Turtleducks (Literally)]] by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/SeleneMoon/pseuds/SeleneMoon SeleneMoon]]
* Recommended by BlaiddDunn
* ''Status'': Inprogress
* ''Synopsis'':Aang, Sokka, and Katara should take more care in where they sleep. Now three little turtleducklings don't know what they are going to do.

Fortunately, Prince Zuko has always liked turtleducks.
* ''Comments'': The Gaang accidently run afoul of a tricksy spirit with a grudge against the Avatar and are turned into turtleducks with no idea how it happened, or how to turn back. Then Zuko adopts them. This is an absolute chocolate cake of a fic- sweet and comforting. It provides both lovely character studies for all four main characters, as well as a gentle plot to coax them into caring about each other. It's also genuinly funny, and there aren't many chapters where it didn't at least pull a smile from me. Perfect to read after a long hard day.

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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/23320117 a nation, held]]'' by snowdarkred
* Recommended by Orchidperson969

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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/23320117 a nation, held]]'' org/works/25759057 Trust Falls]]'' by snowdarkred
[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/starsandspiders/pseuds/starsandspiders starsandspiders]]
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* ''Synopsis'':After Zuko is struck by Azula's lightning, his injury is more serious than he lets on. or:
Zuko has a rather abrupt lesson in trusting others to take care of him.
* ''Comments'': Sweet and intense, read if you have a deep need to see Zuko get taken care of for once. Everyone is in character and actively helping, also canon comliant.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/23320117 a nation, held]]'' by snowdarkred
* Recommended by Orchidperson969
* ''Status'': Complete


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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/29570745/chapters/72677055 A Long Way Home]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/sushigal007/pseuds/sushigal007 sushigal007]]
* Recommended by BlaiddDunn
* ''Status'': Inprogress
* ''Synopsis'': For three years, Zuko searched for the Avatar. But he'd never really thought that much about what would happen once he succeeded.
Alternatively: Zuko actually has a plan for catching the Avatar at the North Pole. Somehow, it works. But after a few days of pai sho and tea, he begins to wonder if maybe it would've be better if it hadn't.
* ''Comments'': By turns funny, tense and scary, this AU kick starts Zuko's redemption in a unique way by having him succeed for a couple of weeks and gradually realise that maybe something isn't quite right with the conditions of his banishment. At least until [[spoilers: he gets reverse kidnapped/rescued by Aang after his farther boards the ship]], which complicates things somewhat. This fic is particularly special as it boasts one of the best written Aangs I've seen in fandom- the tension between childish humour, curiosity, kindness and serious danger, loss, and fear is brilliant. He works as a perfect foil to Zuko's perspective. Iroh is also a stand out, and his and Aangs interactions often made me giggle.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/20383669/chapters/48345097 The Family You Choose]]'' by [=TunaFishChris=]
* Recommended by [=SuperYoshiFan02=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Some people are born with soulmarks. Zuko has them, but his grandfather burned them off because they "make you weak." Team Avatar has a few things to say about that.
* ''Comments'': An excellent fanfic where all 6 members of the Gaang are platonic soulmates with each other. Soulmates are able to do a "soulbond" with each other where they can view moments from each other's past and provide comfort.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/28578189/chapters/70038804 Scars]]'' by Dawn_101 and Moonybird
* Recommended by [=SuperYoshiFan02=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After Azula wounds Iroh in the three-way battle between Azula, the Avatar gang and Zuko in the episode "The Chase", Zuko screams at the gang that they should leave them alone. But this time, the gang stands their ground. They are unable to just run away when someone clearly needs their help. Even if that person is their enemy.
** Has a sequel called ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/31869775/chapters/78909010 Healing]]''
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''[[http://shinjishazaki.deviantart.com/art/Chigai-Chapter-1-104996147 Chigai]]'' by Shinji Shazaki
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* ''Synopsis'': Azula openly admits to her insecurities during "The Beach" episode, setting off a chain of events that make her question everything she's ever believed in. How will this affect her going forward. Can she avoid the path of self-destruction before it's too late? Slight AU.
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''[[http://shinjishazaki.deviantart.com/art/Chigai-Chapter-1-104996147 Chigai]]'' by Shinji Shazaki
* Recommended by beeftony
* ''Status'': Complete
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/29126136 a distant yesteday]]'' by aloneintherain
* Recommended by: [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Iroh had been worried that the gentle tea server from Ba Sing Se wouldn’t survive the Fire Palace. But he can see traces of him in this young prince, this almost-Fire Lord. Ozai didn’t crush Zuko the way he had intended. He survived. He grew strong, and gentle, and more honourable than Ozai could ever imagine. And Iroh is so proud of him.
* ''Comments:'' Iroh's perspective of Zuko from Books 2 and 3. It's brilliantly written, and you can really feel how much Iroh loves his nephew.
[=[[reviews:a distant yesterday]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/14921627 the beginning of a new and brighter birth]]'' by aloneintherain
* Recommended by: [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In a new era of peace, Zuko works to be a very different Fire Lord than his forefathers.
* ''Comments:'' Post-series Zuko struggling to both be a better Fire Lord than Ozai and convince his people of that fact, with positive(if sometimes awkward) results.
[=[[reviews:the beginning of a new and brighter birth]]=]
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/34518625/chapters/85918009 In the Arms of Angels]]'' by [=TheMirrorball=]
* Recommended by [=SuperYoshiFan02=]
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': In another world, she takes down Zuko and faces the Water Tribe peasant that still has no idea of what she’s about to do. Here, her crumbing mind is just a little more unhinged, her movements a little more erratic, and she fails to notice the arcs of lightning jerking angrily around her. -- Or, Azula loses more than just her mind in the last Agni Kai.
* ''Comments'': A fanfic where Azula accidentally amputates her own arm with her lightning. While healing from her injury, Azula winds up getting the therapy she desperately needs.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/129008/chapters/183170 The Discards]]'' by Omoni
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': You know how there's a million fics about Zutara and Tokka, and how there never seems to be any mention of the ones they left behind? Well, this is a fic featuring ONLY the ones they left behind. Mai-Aang-Suki friendship fic.
* ''Comments'': A short 4-chapter fic where Aang, Suki, and Mai band together to process their respective lovers leaving them for their friends.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1716488/CaelumBlue CaelumBlue]]''

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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/28057446 look into the sun as the new days rise]]'' by [=MashpotatoeQueen5=]
* Recommended by: [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Katara and Zuko become friends while dealing with the potential end of world. It involves a lot of hiking, shared trauma, and trying to reclaim their childhoods from the grasps of war.
* ''Comments:'' Sort of a "missing moments" oneshot where Zuko and Katara go from tentative allies to genuine friends. There's also a companion piece, ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/32031706 do whatever just to stay alive]]'', that focuses on Katara relationship with the rest of the Gaang.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/27765145 you have to promise not to get mad]]'' by justasuperfan
* Recommended by: [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Zuko has done some...weird things. And he has to share those with the world if he wants them to double check some security measures.
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''[[my peace has always depended... on all the ashes in my wake]]'' by poisonquiver

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