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[linnoya-writes]

"...the right kind of love, the kind that’s real... that sacrifices... that kind of love doesn’t blind you.  It actually helps you see.”  --Avatar: North & South

Personal Note--

You know, putting everything else aside-- and by everything, I mean every bit of color symbolism, every mythological parallel, every meaningful exchange of dialogue, every aesthetically and narratively beautiful reason that keeps us fans rooting for Zuko and Katara to fall in love in our own HeadCanon-- there still is no way for me to dismiss that a friendship between them was the best thing that could’ve ever happened to them.

I see them as characters in Season 1 and how their story arcs progress through the end of Season 3, and I see how one’s world could not fully be “complete” without understanding the other’s. I see the two of them, standing side-by-side as the Avatar’s greatest allies in a new era of peace... a position that could’ve worked *wonders* for these two as warriors, leaders, confidantes, and yes... perhaps eventually lovers.

When Zuko was helping Katara in the “Southern Raiders” episode, he didn’t know what his life would look like after Sozen’s Comet.  He didn’t know that his uncle would vouch for him to become the new Fire Lord and fight Azula to claim the throne; in my mind, Zuko must’ve been so detached from the Fire Nation by that point in the show that he’d swear never to return unless the Avatar himself requested it.  Katara also didn’t know what the future held for her after the Comet, but she was certain about her destiny to be with the Avatar. (This is not about romance, necessarily -- it’s about faith, loyalty, and dedication to bringing something back in the world that’s been long-forgotten, watching it take shape again through hope.)  Katara is essentially a miracle-worker and an advocate for change that would influence the world... including the Fire Nation.  

Zuko would’ve been greatly inspired by Katara’s passion, and Katara would’ve been just as inspired by Zuko’s courage to trade his newfound freedom for a crown, trading his old life of duty and war for a new life of service and peace.  

With this mutual respect and understanding -- and with all of their past animosity behind them -- there’s no doubt in my mind that Zuko and Katara would’ve become so much closer after Sozin’s Comet.  It doesn’t matter that Zuko ends up becoming FireLord and Katara remains at Aang’s side at the end of the show, because they would’ve come to terms with their greater purpose in life: helping the Avatar.  Their bond would remain, despite one always traveling to assist the Avatar and her homeland in the SWT, the other mostly staying within the Fire Nation to restructure government and mend international relations after a century of war.

I don’t want to dismiss Aang as a viable romantic candidate for Katara, because the show does demonstrate that he and Katara grow very close from all of their time together. Still, from how I see him through the end of the show, Aang’s maturity level is not at Katara’s, they never really had a heart-to-heart about their feelings beyond friendship, and while Aang seems to still depend on her at times of need... it’s never the other way around... nor is he willing to face Katara’s darkest moments.  Zuko understands Katara’s dark side and her anger, and he has the same level of maturity.  Their trust was developed so deeply and quickly that they were willing to go to battle together and risk their lives for the other.  For me, the sense of understanding that Zuko and Katara demonstrated as friends was more powerful than what Aang and Katara shared as a potential romantic couple... and looking it long-term, I would see Zuko and Katara getting closer, unless Aang does some major “growing up” with his Avatar duties and learns to be self-sufficient.  

In my HeadCanon... despite the awkwardness that might occur with Aang always having a “thing” for Katara, I think he would realize that what Zuko and Katara have is incomparable, and he would eventually step aside and let destiny do its thing.  Zuko and Katara would grow up counseling each other in their roles... and I believe it’s through that friendship and that dedication to helping the Avatar that they would become each other’s partner though life.  

It’s foolish to say that all of this wouldn’t be lovely potential for a romance.

[fireladyfae]

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📝With no heirs yet to call his own, and at the age acceptable for betrothal or marriage, newly crowned Fire Lord Zuko is pressured by his responsiblities to marry. And to do so soon.

But Zuko has been away from the palace long enough to see not only the world in a different light, but those around him as well.

What’s more, no one here knows him anymore. Is he really going to have to marry a total stranger!?

Luckily, he’s able to confide all of this to his best friend. His best friend who chose to stay behind and help him with the new responsibilities of running a nation, after a short visit to her home to see her family.

But time is running out, so Zuko grows bold, and finally asks Katara one day, how she would feel if he married someone neither of them knew? He’s pretending to simply ask his best friends opinion, but truly, he’s hoping she’ll object altogether because she would rather marry him instead….

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[rufiozuko]

Oml I can't believe that I didn't think of telling you this sooner but two of my closest friends and I are HEAVY Zutara shippers. Hell, our group chat is called #Zutaralives. ANYWAY, all of us really like music and singing together and one of my friends is even really good at songwriting. So I had a thought: WE SHOULD WRITE A SONG ABOUT ZUTARA! Well, technically more like my friend. She did and it's actually kinda awesome and we called it #Zutara Anthem lol. It's random but I wanted to tell you!

Sounds like a good idea...Who has a beat or track to write to?!?!

[wildwoodringing]

Right Where I Belong by ZutaraLives