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She will (and he'll let her)

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Oh the things that happened on the Ember Island… 💛

“Well, let me take care of you.”

My first piece for @zkbigbang based on the amazing soulmate fic smoke on my clothes <3

Please also check out this amazing art piece by @moonlitxeuphoria who also illustrated for this fic! It’s gorgeous!!!

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That infamous prison escape.

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Me too 💛❤️

me with zutara and sukka

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in this one i color another piece for the @zutaracoloringbook ! this one i struggled with a lot more since it was my first attempt to color something so ambitious in a while on paper i thought i was more familiar with then i was. i really really love how vibrant it is though!

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I'm sayin', "see you again" So many times it's becomin' my type line But you know the truth I'd rather hold you

I'm tired of loving from afar And never being where you are Close the windows, lock the doors Don't wanna leave you anymore

You say I'm always leaving you When you need me the most, but, darling But I don't wanna go tonight

Unless you pack your bags You're coming with me I'm tired of loving from afar And never being where you are

(Car's Outside by James Arthur)

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For all that I do think Zuko being a sympathetic character who was meant for redemption almost at the same time he was given his scar and it was decided that his father gave it to him is a big step in deconstructing the "scarred villain" trope, Zuko is still a character who started out as a villain. When people talk about Katara not having burn scars or Toph not having burn scars, you know the real reason is that heroes don't typically get scars, villains do. So when I see people talking about how Katara shouldn't/doesn't have to have scars, in response to headcanons, I kinda have to think part of the reason is because we don't like the concept of a heroic character, and a female character who is meant to be the hero's love interest at that, having scars.

The fact that the Katara with scarred hands headcanon was invented largely by people who ship her with Zuko is pretty powerful on that front, presenting a heroic character having scars who is also female and a character seen as worthy of love not just in spite of the scars, but with them.

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@stormblessed95

We were robbed 🤧😤🤧😤

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All us ZKs know that Zuko would rightfully dote on Katara as she deserves, but I don’t think we talk about enough how much Katara would adore Zuko. She would spend every moment she can making sure he knows how loved he is & how lovable & worthy of love he is. She’d treasure him🥹

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Every time I say I’m over my Zutara fixation it sucker punches me in the face like two days later.

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This fanfic broke my heart into million pieces. It’s such a well-written, beautiful story.

I’m waiting to reread it when I’m in the right mood for it 😌

Nothing, just Zutara and pink flower in her hair! 🥲🥲

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Headcanon 🌸

But have you read Clothe Me in Seasons, Dress Me in Snow by sadladybug?

Nothing, just Zutara and pink flower in her hair! 🥲🥲

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How I entered the ship, and what I see in Zutara

I want to focus more on the positive things regarding A:TLA and Zutara, so I thought, why not writing down, how I entered the MSS Zutara? Well, here it goes:

I already felt a chemistry in The Crossroads of Destiny, but my ship started during The Southern Raiders. Zuko realized that he wronged Katara the most, and I totally understand why she still couldn’t forgive him while the others already did (tbh, I think they forgave him too early. While the field trip-episodes were excellent, the pacing in between those was still too fast, IMO, along with the comet countdown).

Anyway, Zuko asks how he can make it up to Katara and helps her find closure by accompanying her, only getting involved when necessary—like when he made the wrong guy tell them about Yon Rha, just as Katara was about to give up.

Other than that, he stood aside, asked if she is ready, told her to find some rest—for me, it seemed as if he wasn’t only concerned to receive her forgiveness, but also caring about her as a person.

Plus, his line towards Sokka got me thinking: "Your sister. She hates me! And I don't know why, but I do care what she thinks of me." I mean... you could interpret it as him being at least a little interested in her, even if he doesn’t realize it...

Katara opened up to Zuko during their journey by telling him the whole story of her biggest trauma. Something she hasn’t done with anyone on screen, and showed that she already felt completely understood by him. For me, it felt like a much deeper bond she already shared with Zuko in a short time as the ones she shared with the others from the Gaang. And, finally: she received her closure in her own way with his help; and forgave him. And, I mean, that deep look after the tight embrace... hello???

On top came that this is literally the only episode when it is about Katara alone: Not Katara helping anyone or fighting for women’s rights—after she gave so much, it was the one episode only about her and her trauma alone. And who gave her the chance to do all this, bc he understood what she truly needs: Zuko.

Funny, this coincidence... This is such a typical element of Enemies-to-Lover’s. Is anyone familiar with the "A court of thorns and roses"-series by Sarah J. Maas? This happens there as well ACOTAR spoilers following, I haven’t figured out how to hide spoilers; if there is a way, pls let me know, thanks: Turns out the former enemy-guy understood the protagonist deeply, more as her soon-ex-fiancé ever could; and with his help, she got healed from her trauma. The former enemy is the one who really listens to her, who sees her as an equal, and she starts to trust him deeply, more than anyone else. End of ACOTAR spoilers While writing this down—and by knowing that ACOTAR was released about seven years after A:TLA S3— I’m asking myself if Sarah J. Maas is a fan of the show and a Zutara-shipper who got inspired.

So, yeah, that is how my ship started, and the following episodes tightened it. It was also the other way around, Katara who comforted Zuko in the most understanding way, given him strength to face his uncle and ask him for forgiveness, agreeing without hesitation of supporting him in a fight against Azula. And last but not least: Their last interaction together is saving each other's lives in the most epic way.

Long story short: They showed me a deep understanding of each other, they shared their deepest trauma or worries with the other one, and their friendship grew with every episode. And especially bc of this deep understanding, I truly believe that their relationship would be a healthy one. Would they fight now and then, like every couple? Of course, and it would get heated and passionate, for sure. But since most fights in relationships stem from a lack of understanding, I think it would happen rarely. Because they know, they can tell each other everything.

My intuition when it comes to a growing romance is mostly correct, and the Zutara-situation is so Enemies-to-lovers coded that nobody would’ve been surprised if they ended up together. I realize that not many episodes were left to build up a romance, but most Zutara shippers, like me, would’ve been pleased with a slight hint, and maybe a kiss out of adrenaline and relief after the last Agni Kai on top.

That being said: Please, NA:TLA—I really enjoyed you, but improve your writing skills a little, give the characters more depth, spend money on quality wigs and then LET ZUTARA HAPPEN!

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She will (and he'll let her)

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everything under the sun is in tune 🌙

created for @zkbigbang 2024. please check out the other lovely art from my fellow team mate @kita-kreates!!

i always love getting to be part of this event. thank you to the mods for once again gathering so many zutara fans and hosting another big bang!

i drafted so. many. composition and value thumbnails for this piece… and ended up using none of them lol.

i ended up landing on the final version just a few weeks ago, after already completely starting over twice? smh. i always want to try creating atmospheric paintings and challenge myself with interesting compositions, but i never actually enjoy drawing environments. focusing on detailed facial features is just too much fun :)

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HURRRRRAAAAAAYYYYY!!! My very first @zkbigbang project, let's gooo! It was great working with everyone else, please do check out Fixed From The Inside 💕 As well as the other artists and writers' works for this event. There are so many amazing works this year!