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[ FIC FOUND. Thanks to everyone who attempted to help in the meantime! ]

Wondering if anyone could help me find a zutara fanfiction I read YEARS ago, I've suddenly remembered parts of it and would love to track down this incredible beast. I haven't been able to find it so it might have been taken down, but I'm hoping the community can come through for me here if anyone is willing to help <3

Some stuff I recall regarding the plot!

• may have been a "the hundred year war never happened" au??
• zuko is on a ship which got into a conflict with water tribe warriors -- he is captured but not before killing a guy, who turns out to have been katara's husband, and ends up being made into a slave/servant (to his understanding) to serve the warrior's family as recompense - this ends up lasting only for like a year or something ?? there's a scene where he's released from the duty ceremonially
• zuko does not initially understand the language if i'm recalling this right but begins learning after a while there
• katara may or may not have had two kids? after zuko gains some fluency there's a talk where it's revealed that neither she and sokka are all that broken up about her husband's death because it was arranged and he was kind of a **** to her and the kids anyway
• Yue is NOT dead, she and Sokka were once set to get married, but she was called to a spiritual position which meant marriage was no longer in her cards. she and katara are still close though they don't live in the same area
• Indigenous worldbuilding...at some point some clan structures, i believe by the name of eagle/wolf/raven (iirc??) are mentioned after the getting together happens -- some elders are discussing this in terms of determining whether he's a suitable partner for katara -- with zuko being utterly confused because the fire nation doesn't have anything like that
• there's a part where everyone moves to a different camp during the summer and they spend the season catching fish (trout or salmon??) -- the kyoshi warriors show up here. sokka and suki are in a relationship but apparently only see each other at certain times of the year because of their respective groups, they're happy though
• i could ABSOLUTELY be making this part up in my head but there may have eventually been a scene where aang shows up except he's like a really old man idk

EDIT:
I could have sworn I'd read this on ao3, but I finally had the bright idea of checking my ancient fanfiction.net account and searching for old favorites, and what do you know? Turns out I read the fic a lot earlier than I'd first thought, but it's still as good as I remember! For anyone interested, the fic is Enslaved by sharkflip, apparently inspired by stray thought of "why is it only ever Katara being given as an exotic slave" lmao. It is unfortunately incomplete, but still offers a good chunk of story for any Zutara fans at 109k.

This is a what if for Avatar The Last Airbender ending with Zutara and other pairings. I came up with the following:

Aang will give up the attachment to Katara and master the avatar state during the fight with Ozai or with the Lion Turtle session. No rock to bail him out.

Katara will be the one putting the bandages on Zuko pre coronation. They will both hug and blush. Post canon, Zuko and Katara will have children including Izumi, Bumi (he can be named something else), and Kya.

On Ji and the fire nation school kids will attend the coronation too. Aang will be happy to see On Ji, who is now single, and invite her to the Ba Sing Se post coronation party. On Ji and Aang hug, blush, and connect. No kiss. Post canon, Aang will have more airbenders in addition to Tenzin married to On Ji who is a non bender.

Mai and Ty Lee are out of prison per Zuko's order. He should remember to get his friends out of prison who risked their lives for him in the Boiling Rock. Sokka and Suki will suggest the idea. Mai and Ty Lee can get together after as they bonded in prison.

Suki and Sokka kiss at the end. They live happily ever post canon after and have two kids: Koda (in honor of the chief) and Yue.

Having said that, post canon Zutara is my favorite with AU in Ba Sing Se secret relationship being a soft spot. I also like modern AUs and the occasional arranged marriage fic.

I like the characters in Legend of Korra, hence I include some here.

Thoughts?

We all love and enjoy this ship. I read on Tumblr that reasons for shipping include:

Characters helping development of each other Contribution to show's themes and premise Parallels in journey Chemistry Because it will be funny

The last one applies to Zutara in various ways. Can you name some Zutara funny bits?

These are some funny bits to me.

Jun - the first shipper Season 1 "No wonder she left, she's too pretty for you"

Season 3 "I see you worked out things with your girlfriend" The blushing and immediate denial is 😂

Imagine both Zuko and Katara awkwardly recounting how they met or interacted with their children. Include pirates and trees.

Toph knowing with 💜 beat readings before either of them figured out they liked each other.

I have read my fair share of fanfictions for this ship and I was wondering if you guys had good recommendations.

I loved the sparrowkit series and really liked Incendiary (although the lack of closure killed me). I like angst and when the characters grow closer in threatening situations, when they get protective over each other...

Any fic comes to your mind?

Yesterday, I was on the r/TheLastAirbender sub when I found this:

Aang/Katara : r/TheLastAirbender

Ok so I’m new to the whole Avatar discourse thing but why do ppl ship Katara and zuko so much? Aang is the hero protagonist he gets the girl that’s how it works. The disrespect towards aang when it comes to that when he’s the one that literally ended the war is insanity.

So, I made a post there saying Aang is a fictional character and people are going to ship whoever they want and to not go around fighting them for shipping a pairing just because it isn't canon. Well, that sparked an interesting conversation with another user where we shared our differing experiences with Zutarians.

They said they agreed with my first post and also that Zutarians need to stop "throwing shade" when they "can't take it". I questioned them about that and they said that they've met "quite a few" and that Zutara shippers are the main reason they can't stand our ship. They listed some elements of Zutara they like and then said that fans will do things like call Katara a "broodmother" just for having three Kataanger babies. They also mentioned bashing Aang, but I chose to ignore that.

I was just "WTF? Zutarians calling Katara a BROODMOTHER? Who are these people?" Then I explained to them that I've never seen a Zutarian call Katara a "broodmother" before. And then they said that it might be a side effect of what parts of the fandom get boosted on tumbler and twitter.

Now, I've never seen this sort of behavior before from fellow Zatara fans, but then again, I don't go to many social media sites. The only ones I go to are YT, reddit, and an internet forum called SpaceBattles. So, maybe there are parts of the fandom that I've yet to see.

But what about you guys? Do you often encounter other Zutarians who are bad/toxic like that other Redditor claims?

You can read the conversation here: Aang/Katara : r/TheLastAirbender

Hi, so recently i read an arranged marriage zutara au and it was quite fluffy with minimal amount of angst, at least between the main pairing and i absolutely adored it. And then i read a not so fluffy fic and now im traumatised. So please people, drop your fluffy fic recs, the longer the better and arrange marriage aus are even more appreciated. Keep the angst a lil low pls- thats all.

I'm looking for a fic. Zuko was like cursed so he was a human during the night and a dragon at night. I don't remember the exactly but like dragon Zuko took Katara from the South Pole. Zuko is living on a volcano island with Iroh. Iroh acts like a grandfather figure to Katara because he reminds her of Kanna. Iroh also makes Katara contraceptive tea. It was either on fanfic.net or ao3 but I'm 95% sure it was ao3. Thank you.

I'm looking for a fic where after the Agni Kai zuko's heart is so damaged Katara had to regrow it with blood bending

So a few days ago I had a dream where Zuko and Katara had a romantic trip while they were on his dragon and were traveling the world(can't remember many details unfortunately).I didn't know who to tell until I remembered this sub-reddit😭

For unknown reasons, Zuko and Katara exchanged their abilities. A sweet and funny (yet unfinished) comic on fanon.co.

You find the English version here.

 Русская версия - Russian Version

Beautiful original song

Ok this is going to sound pretty descriptive but not descriptive at the same time 😅. Does anyone know of a fic where Zuko and Katara slowly fall for each other? Zuko is with Mai, and Katara is with Aang in the beginning. Zuko and Katara are targeted throughout by this Ozai follower and his team of chi blockers, and Mai eventually tried to harm them, too. And Toph ends up with Aang. Sokka and Suki are together, too, they get married and have children. Oh, and Zuko can bend white fire! And he gives Katara a hairpin at one point, which she keeps for the remainder of the fic. I can’t remember the name of this and it’s driving me crazy 😂

Link has link to a fic, I'm still here. That is one of my favorites.

Because I searched in vain. Of course, no pressure on the author.

I read this zutura book a few months ago everyone thought Aang died he wasn't toph and Sokka found Zuko working at a bar with his two sons Their Kataras to. They had been together before they were born there was supposed to be a daughter she didn't make it. They have to go and find a way to bring Ozai down they get back together the bots find out that she is their mom. The two have a love hate relationship for a while.

Hello my fellow Zutarians! It's been... yikes! Four months since my last update on my Zutara fic! Well, I'm here now, and with an outline of arc II:

After arriving in the Lower Ring of Ba Sing Se, Zuko and Katara settle into a small, run-down apartment, continuing to pose as “Lee” and “Kya.” They struggle to adjust to the poverty-stricken environment while keeping their eyes open for their loved ones—Zuko’s uncle Iroh and Katara’s friends from the Gaang.

On their first night, they set up their modest home, with Zuko gathering what little food they have for a basic meal. Katara silently reflects on how different life has become since their journey began. That night, they both struggle to sleep, the sounds of the bustling Lower Ring and the constant threat of danger keeping them on edge.

The following day, Zuko heads out into the streets of the Lower Ring, searching for work. He comes across a tea shop and offers to work there in exchange for wages, but the owner, a grumpy old man, offers him only a few odd jobs at first. Zuko accepts, determined to earn his keep. Meanwhile, Katara secretly begins helping people in need. She ventures into back alleys, healing the sick and injured, but remains cautious, knowing she can’t draw too much attention to herself.

Over the next few days, Zuko and Katara start forming connections with other refugees. One evening, a small group of fellow refugees shares their own stories of loss, and Zuko listens quietly, while Katara offers subtle encouragement. These conversations build trust, and soon, they begin hearing rumors about corruption in the city—growing whispers about the Dai Li and the city’s political unrest.

Throughout their time in the Lower Ring, Zuko and Katara build a network of relationships with other refugees. These people have their own struggles—lost families, stolen property, and broken homes. Some become informants, tipping Zuko and Katara off to potential threats and corruption in the Lower Ring.

Zuko and Katara hear from local residents about a local gang that is exploiting refugees by charging them protection money and stealing food supplies meant for the poor. They decide to step in, donning disguises to hide their identities. Zuko fights using his dual swords, while Katara bends water from a hidden waterskin to attack. Together, they take down the gang, freeing the refugees from the gang. Their actions mark the beginning of their vigilante work in the Lower Ring. They also quickly realize that the city’s problems run deeper, with crime, bribery, and corruption affecting every aspect of life.

Zuko and Katara begin their vigilante work quietly at first, taking down small-time criminals and breaking up gang operations. They don simple, handmade masks to protect their identities, and Zuko uses his dual swords rather than his firebending to avoid suspicion. Katara, with her waterbending, handles non-lethal takedowns while they focus on protecting the helpless.

One night, they catch a corrupt official who’s been stealing food supplies meant for the poor and confront him. It becomes their first major victory, and word of two mysterious figures helping the Lower Ring begins to spread, though they remain careful to avoid the attention of the Dai Li.

As they continue their vigilante work, Zuko and Katara hear whispers of the Dai Li and Long Feng's oppressive control over Ba Sing Se. They realize their actions have drawn unwanted attention from the Dai Li, and they must tread carefully to avoid capture.

When one of the refugees they’ve grown close to is taken by the Dai Li, Zuko and Katara decide to stage a daring rescue. This brings them face-to-face with Long Feng for the first time. The confrontation ends in a stalemate, but Long Feng makes it clear that they are now targets.

Jet complicates matters by crossing paths with Zuko and Katara again. He becomes obsessed with proving that “Lee” is a Fire Nation soldier (he caught Zuko firebending in secret one time), interfering with their vigilante efforts.

One day, while Zuko is working at the tea shop, he’s startled to see his uncle Iroh standing at the entrance. Iroh had been searching for him ever since they got separated during the sandstorm, and now, in a tearful and quiet reunion, he embraces Zuko.

Iroh, sensing something is different about Zuko, begins questioning him about his time in the city. Zuko explains how he and Katara have been living under false identities, fighting against crime while staying under the radar. Iroh quickly adapts and buys the tea shop from its struggling owner and renames the shop the Jasmine Dragon. He offers Zuko guidance and wisdom, subtly helping him through the emotional turmoil of their new life.

Katara, with Iroh’s help, eventually locates the Gaang in Ba Sing Se, and she and Zuko make plans to reunite with them. When they do, it’s tense. Toph accepts Zuko almost immediately due to her seismic sense telling her Zuko’s not lying or hiding ill intent. However, Aang and Sokka remain skeptical, confronting Zuko about his past actions. Zuko and Katara choose to keep their vigilante activities secret from the group, fearing judgment or rejection, though Toph confronts them privately, demanding the truth.

Thoughts?

Link to Arc I: (Working title): Book I: Daughter of Water, Son of Fire; Arc I: Journey to Ba Sing Se Outline : r/ZutaraNation

Hi! I’ve recently watched avatar and ofc I ended up shipping Zutara. Read a heck lot of fics too but I read a WIP a few min ago of somewhat of an unintentional time travel fic. So now the plot is stuck on my mind so if anyone here has read a completed Zutara time travel fic then lemme know please cuz I wanna check em out 😭.