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sugurusluts · 1 year

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Zuko x mercenary!reader -part one

Do people still read Zuko x reader fics?

Mostly for my own amusement bc Zukos adorable- longer than my usual stuff! ♡︎

Warnings: none

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They had followed our little gang around the world, so it wasn’t hard to imagine they’d track Aang here, but they didn’t seem in any mood to strike.

I couldn’t help but feel defensive of the kingdom, even if the two were doing nothing but serving tea. I worked as a mercenary for whatever town seemed to need assistance. Despite not knowing any form of bending, I had connections, and that made me an asset.

Having worked around this place more times than I could count, I knew almost everyone. Most of everyone around town were good people, the type to invite you over for dinner just for giving them a hand in the fields.

Knowing someone like Zuko was around them made me uneasy, that was until Iroh approached me.

“Ah, a mercenary! What mercenary wouldn’t want to help a poor frail old man?” He whined dramatically, from behind me.

“Iroh” my hand tightened on my sword, I assumed there was an unspoken rule that neither group would bother eachother if they truly wanted to live in peace. Maybe I misread this dynamic?

“Good to see you too Y/N, you can losen your grip, im not here to fight you. I couldn’t care less about the Avatar, you know that”

I tilted my head in confusion, what else would he be here for? I couldn’t bring myself to believe he was now a hard working humble business man.

“Would you mind talking to me for just a minute, I’ll make it worth your while” he grinned, holding out a few gold coins he scrounged out of his pockets.

I caved from curiosity, following him as he walked me through a crowd, far away from his new little shop, leading me to a small alley.

“So..why did we have to go to an alleyway for this? Are you gonna mug me?”

“No such thing, I actually have a job for you”

I scoffed, the fuck made him think I’d want to take work from him? I turned on my heel, disappointed at the lack of information he gave me.

“Zuko’s lonely!”

I stopped in my tracks, turning back to Iroh, dumbfounded.

“Zuko’s lonely?”

“Painfully so, you know how hard it is to watch my nephew be such an introvert at his age?”

I rolled my eyes, “what does any of this have to do with me exactly?”

“Well, you could possibly help the poor boy out, couldn’t you?”

“Excuse me?”

“I’m asking you to ask him on a date”

“…”

Jesus fucking Christ he can’t be serious right now.

“You want me to ask the guy who’s tried to kill my friend more times than I can count on a date?”

“Precisely!”

“…Iroh, I’m not a prostitute, I’m not asking Zuko out for cash. He wouldn’t even agree to it either, he’d recognize me.”

The man sighed, pulling out a fabric bag filled to the brim with gold coins. God Zuko was a lost cause.

“Lay on the charm, and maybe he will!”

He dropped the bag in my hand, holy shit was it heavy..

“…fine”

I never thought I’d end up asking Zuko, the fire lords son out on a date, but here we are.

I sauntered into the tea shop, greeting locals as I made my way to where Zuko was pouring.

Carefully filling the cup, he didn’t notice as I leaned against the counter he was behind. I rested my chin in my hands, looking him up and down.

It has been quite a while since I saw him last, longer hair suited him.

When he finally noticed me, he took a double take, stumbling while trying to hold the cup steady.

“…Y/N..?” He asked almost timidly, as if he didn’t want to believe I was standing infront of him.

“Hey, you remember my name, aren’t you sweet?”

He went quiet, still staring at me as if he was seeing a ghost. He pushed past me, going to deliver tea to a table. What a good little worker.

He returned to where I was standing, starting to wash dishes, ignoring my presence.

“What’s your name?”

“..what?”

“Your name, you’re not still going by Zuko here are you?”

He flinched as I used his real name, his eyes flicking between mine and his dishes.

“..Lee. Why are you here?”

“Can’t I visit my favorite prince?”

He stiffened at the praise. “…are you planning on fighting me?”

“No, the opposite actually”

He furrowed his eyebrows in a surprisingly cute fashion.

“Going from Avatar hunter to waiter must be a real boring change of pace for you, huh?”

He didn’t answer, still washing dishes.

“How about you let me make it more interesting for you?”

“..what?”

“I’m asking you out Lee”

He didn’t say anything to that. He simply blinked comedically, his eyes wide.

I gave him time, I wasn’t going to rush him. Iroh did not have the same curtsy.

“Ah welcome to our Shop miss, what tea do you fancy?”

“..I’m not the biggest fan of tea, I’m here because I fancy something else”

Zukos face turned an impossible shade of red, I thought steam may come out of ears if I kept this up.

“Oh? And what are you referring to?” Iroh couldn’t keep the smile off his face.

“Your nephew of course”

“Oh! Well a night out couldn’t hurt, right Lee?”

He whipped his head back and forth between his uncle and I in disbelief.

“Uncle, you know who this is don’t you?!”

Iroh studied me up and down.

“A humble mercenary looking for a date?”

“You’re exactly right” I smiled knowingly at Iroh, despite him technically being my enemy this exchange was a little fun.

“I don’t see why not Lee! Aren’t they cute?” Iroh gestured to me as if this was completely normal.

“Yeah Lee, aren’t I cute?” *i lean over the counter, invading his personal space.

Poor thing was absolutely floored as he whipped his head between me and Iroh trying to figure out if he was the weird one for being suspicious.

“If this is some sort of ploy to-“ he glares me, but it’s hard to take him seriously with such a red face.

“-I’ll pay for dinner, alright? All you have to do is have fun and look pretty. How about I come back at 7?” I didn’t know I had this much game until now. Why wasn’t I using this power for good before?

“The Shop will be closed by then, no reason to decline” Iroh looks up at his flustered nephew. How long would it take for the poor boy to crack?

“..fine..if you’re not here by exactly seven, I’m not going”

What a brat.. this was going to be an interesting date.

“I’ll be on time, don’t worry your pretty little head. I have business to attend to, I’ll be seeing you Lee” I wink at him, amused at how..affection starved he seemed.

He spun back around, his back facing me, but I could see the blush on his face starting to reach his neck..

Iroh was going to owe me much more than a bag of coins for this.

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melolord14 · 3 months

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“Be my guest it looks harder than it is”

Y/N pov

I had just got up, I should've been up at the crack of dawn. I walked to the kitchen to see if there anything to eat or I could make when I hear Tenzin voice "That sport is a mockery of the noble tradition of bending" what are they talking about I wonder. "Come on, Tenzin! I've dreamed about seeing a pro-bending match since I was a kid and now I'm just a ferry ride away from" I hear Korra say. So this is about pro-bending I knew Tenzin would never agree to it. I walked into the kitchen so that I could get something to eat or cook as I walked the both of them turned their heads to see me waking in "good morning Y/N" Tenzin said, I nodded my head to acknowledge him that heard him. Tenzin than turned his head back to Korra and said "Korra, you're not here to watch that drivel. You're here to finish your Avatar training" I look at Korra and see her face is filled with disappointment "So, for the time being, I want you to remain on the island" "all right, you're the master" Korra said sadly as she looked out the window.

As the both of them got up and walked I followed I walked beside Korra and I knew than that Tenzin had something important to say "So, my mother informed me that you've never been able to airbend before" "Yeah, but I don't know why. The other elements came so easily to me, but every single time I've tried airbending, nothing" Korra said frustrated with her left hand on her hip. I put my hand on her shoulder to give her some comfort and it does she turned her head and gave me a smile as I gave her a faint smile of my own which I quickly replaced it with a neutral face.

Placing his right hand on her shoulder "That's perfectly all right. You just need to be patient. Often the element that's the most difficult for the Avatar to master is the one most opposite to the Avatar's personality. For Aang, it was earthbending" "Yeah. Well, I'm about as opposite an airbender as you can get." Korra say sadly, I just shook my head and it was true she was but thats doesn't define her and I told her the multiple times but she never listens. We started walking as Tenzin spoke "Let's begin your first lesson" Korra looked at the airbending master dumbfoundead about what he was saying as we walked up the stairs we saw the three airbending kids Ikki was jumping excitedly while screaming "Korra's gonna airbend! Korra's gonna airbend!" Jinora in the other hand stood there solemnly and than Meelo just doing his own thing.

"What is that contraption" Korra said slightly amused to see the spinning gates "A time honored tool that teaches the most fundamental aspect of airbending. Jinora, would you like to explain this exercise?" Jinora step forward and walk closer to the spinning gates and stared explaining "The goal is to weave your way through the gates and make it to the other side without touching them" "Seems easy enough" Korra confidently said I doubt that Korra. Now it was Ikki's truns to say something "Jinora forgot to say that you have to make it through while the gates are spinning" she say said with some much energy "sprites where does she get her energy" I think to my self that girl has a lot.

Tenzin step forward and took an air bending stance his hands above his head than he thrust his hand forward, releasing a bust of air. 'Well Korra good luck' I think to myself, as keep watching Tenzin coat is blowing behind him with the amount of he just airbent I switch my focus back onto the gates and it's spinning like a lot. Tenzin had a left in his hand, he than let it go of the leaf gently "The key is to be like the leaf." Tenzin said as I watched the leaf movements as the leaf want thought the gates it never touched the gate even once "Jinora will demonstrate" Tenzin said with a serious face and looking down at Jinora as she looked up at her dad.

Jinora stepped forward and airbent the gates than she step into the spinning gates her hand held up to her face as tenzin watched his oldest daughter. Waving her way though the gates switching direction each time a spinning panel came near her "airbending is all about spiral movements. When you meet resistance, you must be able to switch direction at a moment's notice" I already knew about as I studied and learn all forms of bending. Jinora exited in the other side of the gates the panels were now being to slow down. Jinora truned around than blow a gust of air making the panels spin rapidly again and here I am standing next to Tenzin as thinking I could maybe I cloud I have never done the spinning gates.

"Let's do this" Korra said determined to get through the gate without getting hit. I watch as Korra runs into the contraption the first panel was easy to get through but the rest was hard as Korra tried to get through the panels but hitting all of them Tenzin grimaced in pain watching Korra. As she got hit by two panels again and finally Korra makes it out of the spinning gates as she got knock down by the panels, Korra soon got back up on her feet and ran into the spinning gates again as me, Tenzin, three kids watched. "Don't force your way through!" Jinora shoted with her hand cupped so that Korra could hear her" I can hear korra getting hit by the panels

"Y/N has Korra ever been light on her feet?" I look at Tenzin and back to the spinning gates and answer while watching my sister fail to get through the gates "not much Tenzin but sometimes she has, she is able to dodge rocks that come to her but it look like it's not helping that she is learning airbending" "I see" Tenzin says I just nodded. "Dance! Dance like the wind!" Ikki shouted at Korra, Korra got knocked back by one of the panels "Be the leaf" Meelo told Korra while waving his arms to motion the leaf. Korra made it out the gates as we walked to her she feel to ground I look at my sister and than back to the gates maybe I could try.

"Tenzin do you mind if I try?" I asked "be my guest it look harder than it is" Korra say to while getting up. Tenzin noded his head and airbent the gates I watched for moment than walked in with my hand held up to my face and staying light in my feet 'When you meet resistance, you must be able to switch direction at a moment's notice' I hear Tenzin voice in my head as I switch directions and repeat again as I get though the last panel I look at the airbending master and my sister "well how did I do?" I asked tenzin looked shocked and surprised as well as Korra but I saw a hit of jealousy in Korra. "That was amazing" Ikki yelled as she jump "yeah that awesome Y/N" Jinora said to me I both of them a small smile.

"Yeah that was awesome you should do it again" I hear Meelo I chuckled at that. I tuned to see Tenzjn looking at me "that indeed was great Y/N I have never seen anyone go through the spinning gates in their first try" "yeah that was great" Korra said with a hit of jealousy I just smirked at that I knew her well enough for her to be so "thank you Tenzin it looks like my studies have payed off oh and Korra stop mopping it doesn't look good in if your want to airbend you gotta start thing like an airbender ok?" I say as I turn to Korra she look at me and gaves me a nod.

"I think that's enough of training for today" Tenzin told the kids and Korra. Tenzin turned to me " Y/N can I speak to you?" "sure" I said following him to his office. "What is that you wanted to talk about Tenzin?" I asked as I stood crossing my arms "Y/N I need to ask you a favor" we'll this strange "what is it Tenzin? spit it out" "well you know your sister gets into a lot of trouble" "yes, I know Tenzin" "well I was hoping you would keep her out of trouble" "Tenzin I do that already. I'm 30 Tenzin I've been this for a long time you don't need to worry about Korra. with the whole Amon thing you need to focus on that and training Korra I'll try to keep her out trouble" "thank you Y/N" "is that all? I would like to go practice some bending before dinner" I asked Teznin "yes that is all thank you again" I gave him a nod than left his office.

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"Airbend!" Korra said while punching forward I heard Korra so was frustrated that she could airbend but she need to be patient as I walk I see a newpaper with the picture of the chief of police Lin Beifong I think about her for a bit but I was bought back by korra "what is wrong with me? airbend" "you know that's not gong to work right" I say as I walk up to her. Korra was still sanding in the same position as she was before still trying to airbend but soon she became frustrated and impatient sighing as she sent a fire punch at the newspaper , I wanted to read that uhg guesse I'll go find a different one later.

"Aargh! Maybe I'm just not cut out to be an airbender, huh, Naga" Korra say frustrated "now don't say that Korra" I say as I put my hand in her right shoulder.

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"I think I'm doing it wrong" I head Korra as walked to where they were. "Mind if I join?" I asked as everyone look to where I was standing "you don't even have to ask Y/N" Jinora said I sat down next crossing my legs, hands relaxed on my legs, closing my eyes as I take a deep breath in and out. Tenzin opens his eyes "There's nothing to do. Let your mind and your spirit be free" I knew when Tenzin said that Korra look annoyed "for air is the element of freedom" Korra chuckled at that and waved her hands. "Is something ... funny?" Teznin asked in dismay "Yeah, you're telling me to embrace freedom, but you won't even let me listen to the radio. And forget about leaving this island!" Korra said her voice filled with a bit of angry 'yup that's my sister the avatar but she does have a point' I think to myself.

"Please, Korra" Tenzin said than points at his Meelo "Look at Meelo; he's able to meditate peacefully" by now I had open my eyes and started watching them "umm Tenzin I think he's sleeping" I say to him, me and Korra look at each other than back to Meelo "What? Well, at least he has the relaxing part down." "Whatever. None of this airbending stuff makes any sense to me" Korra say clearly annoyed "I know you're frustrated, but these teachings will sink in over time. Then one day, they'll just click" Tenzin than closed his eyes and took a deep breath than opens his eyes. Korra tried agian but than soon gave up with a sigh "Yeah, it's not sinking in yet" Korra got up and stayed waking away "I'm gonna go get a glass of lychee juice."

"Korra, the meditation's not over yet!" Tenzin told Korra sternly but Korra was already gone "Daddy, can I have some lychee juice too?" Ikki asked with a hopeful smile "No" Tenzin told Ikki sternly. I just sighed "come on Tenizn just let her get some lychee juice" "fine" Teznin said Ikki smiled and jumped up and she came to hug me than left. "I didn't know you had a heart Y/N" Tenzin said to me, I looked at him with my eyebrow raised "and what's thats supposed to mean Tenzin" I say in a dangerously low voice "no.... nothing" he say quickly I smirk at that. "Good, I do remember beating you in a sparring match before Teznin wanna rematch?" I say, he look at me and shook his head "no I don't think so, I'm not going to fight a battle I know imma lose" he say "alright Teznin" I say, I gave him one Final look than left.

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"Patience, Korra!" Tenzin told Korra as she tried to get through the spinning gates but failing at it. If she keeps up with this than well than the gates might be destroyed and I was right Korra firebended as she destroyed the panels. As Teznin and the three kids look at Korra with wide eyes especially Tenzin "That was a two-thousand-year-old historical treasure!" Tenzin closes his eyes in frustration "what ..." Teznin angrily shouts at Korra making his cape fluttered behind him "what is wrong with you?" "There's nothing wrong with me! I've been practicing just like you taught me, but it isn't sinking in, okay? It hasn't clicked like you said it would" Korra said angry angrily at Tenzin.

"Korra, this isn't something you can force. If you would only listen to me ..." Teznin said calmer with his eyes closed "I have been! But you know what I think? Maybe the problem isn't me! Maybe the reason I haven't learned airbending yet is because" Korra pointed at Tenzin "you're a terrible teacher" "enough korra" I told her sternly she knew not to mess with me I might be her sister but I was also her water bending master with master Katara. Korra looked at me as if she wanted to say something I narrowed my eyes at her, she quickly shut her mouth and left.

I sigh "I'm sorry Teznin about Korra's behavior" "it's alright Y/N it's not your fault your doing your best" Teznin told me" he say as he put his hand my shoulder I gave him small smile which I never showed anywho beside some people. He seem shocked to see me smile even if it was lilttle he smiled back at me. "Yeah! You're a terrible teacher, Daddy!" Meelo said as he pointed his finger energetically at his dad. The two girls just hugged there dad I smiled at that.

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Pema puts down the tray in the table "Okay! Everyone here?" Pema looked around to see if anyone was missing motherly instincts kicking in I guesed "Wait. Where's Korra" "Honestly, Pema, I am at my wit's end with that girl! I ... I don't know how to get through to her" that's all I heard before I zoned out think abt the chief 'spirits she's beautiful and yet no seem to notice that about her I wish that I could spend some time with her what I gave to know get to know her' I think to myself. I was only bought back when I heard Teznin "You must promise me that your teenage years won't be like this" "I will make no such promises" Jinora replied to her dad emotionlessly. Out of all the three kids I was closest to Jinora she was quite and intelligence but she was just a kid still so I let her be one when she's with me. I usually don't like people see this side of me which no will I hope.

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I was with Tenzin trying to find my sister as we found a group of guards "Pardon me, everyone, have you seen Korra this evening? She's not in her room" he asked the guards. "You've gotta be kidding me! She's the Avatar, folks! Playing in a pro-bending match!" Well Teznin Pisa's his face is all red and his eyebrows twitch in anger , I on the other hand was still neutral "Can you believe that" uhg I swear Korra if anything happens I'm going to water wip you all the way back home. "I'll get her myself!" Teznin angrily says as her turn around to go get Korra and I went with him.

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At the Arena

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I looked at Korra my arms crossed while she look up at me and Tenzin "Oh, hey, Tenzin. I thought you didn't like coming to these matches and Y/N what are you doin-" "can't it" I snap at her. "Once again, you have flagrantly disobeyed my orders. You were to stay on the island! Let's go" Teznin said to Korra as I just stared at the players that were in the podium i thoses were her teammates but I don't care I gave them a hard glare. "No! I'm kind of in the middle of something" Korra shots at Teznin ". I have tried my very best to get through to you by being gentle and patient" his voice getting anger "but clearly the only thing you respond to is force! So I am ordering you to come back to the temple right now."

Is this going to be often I think them fighting "Why? So I can sit around and meditate about how bad I am at airbending? You know, I'm beginning to think there's a reason I haven't been able to learn it! Because, maybe, I don't even need it! it! know, I'm beginning to think there's a reason I haven't been able to learn it! Because, maybe, I don't even need it" "What? That is a ludicrous suggestion!" Teznin say than points at Korra "the Avatar needs to learn airbending! It is not optional!" I've had enough of them yelling at each other.

"No! This is what I need to learn! Modern styles of fighting" Korra say while pointing at the podium. "Being the Avatar isn't all about fighting, Korra! When will you learn that" Teznin told Korra but Korra has already truned and started to walk away "I have a match to go finish". I sighed uncrossing my arm so they fall to my sides.

Ring announcer

"The Platypus Bears win round two! The moment Korra stands on the platform, it starts ascending." Round three over. The Platypus Bears come out of the gate and quickly go after the Ferret brothers! They're corralled in the corner, wedged in the edge of zone one, unable to come to the Avatar's rescue! And boy, does she need it" (okay y'all I'm getting tried of writing this part so imma skip I know I can't keep skipping but in my defense I'm writing some long chapters for y'all)

The opposing firebender look annoyed by this sudden change; he and his team mates attack again. Korra who nimbly dodges their attack. Korra's feet, moving like an airbender would. Teznin look surprised and so do I for a little bit but not for long "How about that?" Teznin said dumbfounded.

Ring announcer

"The Platypus Bears have no juice left, but Mako and Bolin are still fresh and juicy"

'So that's there names huh Mako and Bolin not bad.'

"Knockout!" The ring announcer says so this mean they win not bad Korra.

I looked to the side and saw Teznin "woohoo!"he yelled as he pointed at the arena.

Ring announcer

"The Fire Ferrets come from waaay behind and steal the win! What an upset, folks! The rookies, Avatar in tow, have nabbed a place in the championship tournament! I can not believe it"

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Teznin and me arrived at the island as we talked about the situation that's been going on in the city. We stop when we're near foot steps coming our way I knew it was Korra , Teznin glanced over his shoulder to see Korra. We truned around to see Korra as she started talking "I'm really sorry ... about everything I said" pointing to her self "I was really frustrated with myself" she than gestured toward Teznin "and I took it out on you" "I think I owe you an apology too. I was trying to teach you about patience, but I lost mine" "No hard feelings?" Korra asked hopefully "Of course not. By the way, you were really good out there tonight. You moved just like an airbender."

"Wait ... You stayed and watched" "yes we did Korra you really did a great job out there" I said to my sister she beamed at my praise not often do people get any praise from me . "We did. Pro-bending turned out to be the perfect teaching tool for you" Korra tuned around and started jogging in place "I'll see you tomorrow for airbending practice, bright and early" she said than turned around jogging away from us but not before she told us something "and, by the way, I kinda permanently joined the Fire Ferrets and we're playing in the tournament in a couple of weeks" finally now I can go to bed I deserves it. Before I left I looked at Teznin and asked "please tell me that you guys aren't going to fight anymore?" "well , I don't know about that" he said as he walked away "it better be a no Teznin. I am not dealing with you two fighting like kids" I shouted.

Feeling satisfied I turn around and went to my room I changed in my pajamas lay down on my bed. I stared at the ceiling for a while now thing about the chief. I can't stop thinking about her I wonder why. I sigh than close my eyes As feel the my eyes get heavy and so I drift off to sleep.

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a scene no one asked why? cause why not

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Lin pov

I found out what the avatars sisters name was after the speech that Korra gave. her name 'Y/N it's such a beautiful name' wait what am I thinking 'she's to young Beifong, she wouldn't want to be with you and you had your fair share of love' "I really need to do something about this" I say out loud as I pull up to my apartment. 'What am I feeling right now, why can't I stop thinking about her' I think to myself I didn't even realize that I was at my apartment door already.

Metal bending the door open I step into my apartment and went to my room, metal bending my armor off and putting it in my closet. I decided to take shower it's been such a exhausting day but my is flooded with the thought of the waterbender agian. I grabbed my towel and went to the bathroom taking off my clothes and turning on the shower. I step in under the the cool water I feel better but I still can't stop thing about

Y/N 'come on Beifong she's to young she would never want to be with you' "uhg why can't you just stop" I say out loud.

I finish off my shower and change into my Pajamas getting ready for bed. Finally I can rest I close my eyes but seem like I can't sleep, I stare up at my ceiling trying to think of something else besides of Y/N "uhg come on your a Beifong for fucks sake" I scold myself. I feel my eyes get heavy and I shut my eyes.

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The POV will change a lot I will be using 1st point of view but later on in my writing it will change keep that in mind.

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writermai05 · 3 months

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Arsonist's Lullabye

Prologue: All you have is your fire

Summary: Zuko’s bad day gets a bit better after an encounter with an unfamiliar face.

Pairing: zuko x fem! reader (Live Action or Animated)

A/N: I am delusional, and when I had the idea for a zuko x reader modern AU where he works in Iroh’s boba tea shop, I had to follow through with said idea. Let’s see if this goes anywhere, and feel free to leave comments or suggestions on how the fic could play out maybe :)

Word Count: 773

Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to Avatar: The Last Airbender, I am merely a nerd who hyperfixates a lot. This is a modern AU that takes place in the avatar world. Bending still exists. Zuko and the gaang are in college in this series !!

TW!: Physical abuse, burns, Ozai in general, Zuko’s backstory is so sad.

Zuko knew it was going to be a long day as soon as he opened the shop at 12pm.

Within the first two hours, he had run out of tapioca pearls, dropped a container filled with matcha on the floor (which by the way, was a pain in the ass to clean up,) and slipped on the floors he had just mopped. Perhaps he was just born unlucky. Perhaps, most people in life didn’t have to struggle the way that he was, the way that he always had. It wasn’t all bad. He was lucky enough to be here, working in his uncle’s tea shop in the Earth Kingdom, rather than in his father’s company back in the Fire Nation.

The Jasmine Dragon was beloved by many. People from all over the city came to have some of the shops' amazing teas and pastries. It wasn’t too busy, having only three people come in today. perhaps because school at the University of Ba Sing Se hadn’t quite started up yet, outside of the students who had moved in early. The shop was particularly chilly today, but the atmosphere managed to maintain the same warm and cozy feeling, with the dim atmospheric lighting and the sage and emerald hued furniture. Zuko had a second to just relax in the stillness.

He appreciated these quiet moments the most. The moments where he could stop worrying about the shop, and overthinking the worst things he had ever done in his life. Such as when he lashed out at his uncle, multiple times, or about the people he had bullied in high school. He was almost able to forget it all. Forget the fact that his younger sister, Azula, was still stuck in a house with his abusive father, or even forget the feeling of his father’s hand, burning the flesh of his face, leaving a scar in its wake, as well as a near complete blindness in his left eye. His demons may be restless, but boy did Zuko keep them on a tight leash.

Zuko’s reverie was broken by the sound of the door’s bell chime. He immediately snapped out of his thoughts, waiting patiently for his assistance to be needed.

“Um, excuse me,”

A girl, who seemed to be around his age, was standing right in front of him. She wore a navy blue dress with a pale blue lining and detailing around the edges. A belt of the same color was around her waist, with a brown leather cord connecting a bag onto her hip. Her black jacket was cropped to about rib length, with brown leather cords fastening it closed, as well as matching black pants and brown boots.

“This is my first time here…Is there anything that you’d recommend?” She asked politely.

There was something about the way her kind eyes twinkled in the orange lighting that made Zuko fluster. He cleared his throat before opening his mouth to talk.

“Well, Lychee juice is a customer favorite. But personally, my Uncle Iroh’s jasmine green tea is the best in Ba Sing Se.”

“The best in Ba sing Se?” She raised her eyebrows inquisitively.

“The best.” he nodded.

“I’ll take it.” She said, reaching to the tote bag slung over her shoulder. Zuko interrupted her actions with the wave of his hand.

Zuko shook his head. “Don’t worry, It’s on me.” he said, as he began punching numbers, into the register.

“Oh no! I can’t let you do that-” She protested.

He shrugged, a blush beginning to warm his cheeks. “For a first time customer.”

“Thank you so much…” She trailed off, waiting for him to tell her his name.

“Zuko.”

“Zuko. I’ll be sure to come by again. And I fully intend on paying that time.” She said with a playful glare.

The boy smiled slightly.

“Your tea will be ready shortly.”

Zuko had Iroh bring the tea over to the girl. He wasn’t confident in his ability to steadily bring the tray of hot tea without causing more burns to cover his body. The older man made sure to give the girl a complimentary fruit tart to enjoy, but not before looking at his nephew with a teasing glint in his eyes. Zuko groaned.

“Not a word, uncle.” He said as he walked through the staff doors into the shops’ kitchen.

After about 20 minutes had passed, Iroh came into the kitchen, clutching what looked like a napkin and some paper Yuan bills.

“Zuko! The girl left this on her table after she left!”

Zuko carefully took the napkin from his uncle’s hand, reading the message.

“Thanks for the tea! - y/n.”

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givemea-dam-break · 5 months

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heart's fury - prologue

book one: hope "prologue"

in which a story begins.

pairing: zuko x (fem) reader

a/n: hey guys! first part of my big zuko x reader, which was originally post on ao3 here! this is a brain baby created by my return to the atla fandom (first time properly being in the fandom since i first watched this as a child rip) and a need to write something for it which woooo! big moment since i had been in the biggest writing slump i've ever had before i wrote this. i hope you all enjoy the first part, and the following chapters, because i have so enjoyed writing this and continue to enjoy it! love u all <3

warnings: none

words: 838 heart's fury masterlist

There was something so idyllic about the southern seas in the early morning. The way the sun’s fiery light reflected atop the soft blue waves; the smell of salt and cold air mixing together; the distinctly freezing southern air that, somehow, could not permeate (y/n)’s thick jacket. She felt strangely warm standing at the bow of the ship, staring at the towering icebergs that the ship easily slipped between. She wondered how anything could become so large, so imposing, but she supposed it was part of the southern charm. The last she had heard, the Southern Water Tribe had dwindled in numbers. Fire Nation soldiers imprisoned their waterbenders decades ago and, though they were accustomed to the cold, not every child could survive in such extreme conditions. No outsiders, including the Fire Nation, had set foot in Southern Water Tribe territory in years. (y/n) could only imagine how sparse their population was. But they were persistent, these Southerners, like the icebergs. They had not let the Fire Nation get the best of them.

“What are you doing out at this time?” a voice asked from behind. “It is far too cold and early.”

“Catching some peace,” she said simply. “My gut is telling me that today is going to be different.”

A hand came to rest on the railing beside her, old and weathered and gentle, but still admirably strong. Connected to the hand was, well, perhaps the only Fire Nation nobility she had been able to tolerate in years.

General Iroh, now retired, had a kind face and a soft smile that she was sure would alone keep her warm if she had not been wearing her jacket. The crow’s feet at the corners of his eyes, the wrinkles in his forehead, and the deepness of his smile lines did not age him but, rather, did the opposite. He reminded her of a mischievous - yet remarkably wise - child; one that could not be trusted alone with a basket of sweet treats. He shivered in his red robes, but he kept a firm grip on the icy metal railing.

“And why do you say that?”

(y/n) turned her gaze back on the icy path ahead of them. She had always trusted her intuition, knowing that it was a better weapon than her knives or even her bending, but she often couldn’t explain the reasons why she felt things. Maybe it stemmed from her childhood, some sixth sense she had developed by guessing what her mother would make for breakfast or which way her father would take her on his ostrich-horse to get to the Royal Palace in the mornings. Perhaps it was some semblance of a spiritual connection - one of Iroh’s stories that had taken root and given her a strong mind.

She wasn’t sure what her answer to his question should be.

“Just a feeling,” she said. She always said.

It seemed to be enough to appease Iroh. “We are nearing the south pole. I fear that my nephew will be let down once more.”

It was a justified concern. The reason they both stood on this ship, thousands of miles away from home, was a fruitless hunt, bred from punishment, shame, and a terrible lust for honour and, ever a self-centred royal, Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation was determined to get what he wanted.

The Avatar.

Two and a half years the three, and a handful of Fire Nation soldiers, had been hunting the living legend down. It was a futile search - Fire Lord Ozai was aware of this when he had banished his son - but Prince Zuko was adamant. He had ordered them around the world in search of a man who had not been seen in a hundred years, and thrown a princely fit every time they did not find him.

Iroh was right to worry. Prince Zuko’s sole ambition was to find the Avatar and restore his honour, taking back his rightful place as heir to the title of Fire Lord, but it made one wonder what would happen if he were to accept that the Avatar was unreachable.

Not that he would ever accept it.

“This isn’t the right path for him,” Iroh murmured. Despite there being nobody else on deck, he kept his voice low, leaning closer. “Capturing the Avatar is not the correct decision.”

He cast her a meaningful look, something in the wise, dark eyes sparkling as he turned and walked away, likely to make himself a cup of tea.

(y/n) breathed a sigh, watching the misty breath hover in front of her before dissipating. This was not the first time Iroh had hinted at the secret she kept close to her chest, clutched in iron fingers. If anyone else were to know, she would likely be dead by now. But Iroh shared her cause.

If they ever found the Avatar, wherever they were, she would fight tooth and nail to ensure Prince Zuko could never take them back to the Fire Nation.

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crowentity233 · 1 year

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The Dragon's Keep (part 3)

*Finished*

Fire Lord Zuko x (Fem!) Reader

Part 1

Part 4

You are a firebender named Ayushi, who has been accepted to guard over the royal family. You end up guarding Zuko through his travels to visit the sun warriors. The mission, protecting the newest dragons, begins.

Suki patted you awake. "Ayushi, get up. The group is getting into uniform."

You tossed the covers over and stood up. "Thank you, Suki." You spoke quickly, getting your things in order. You grabbed your uniform.

Suki placed her hand over yours. "No uniform. You're going as a guest. Lady Ursa requested it." Her grin was wide.

"Oh... okay." You grabbed a fire nation outfit and got changed. You grabbed your bags and followed the warriors that were ready.

"Yushi!!!!" Kiyi called out running towards you. She grabbed your hand and pulled you to her mother. "Yushi, come on! It's going to be so much fun, we are going to go swimming, and make sandcastles, Zuzu said he would play too. We can go feed the turtle ducks..." kiyi kept talking about the different things you would be doing.

You listened to the girl smiling and laughing as she pulled you past her mother and through the doors following the warriors to the dock. "Wait, Kiyi. We have to wait for your family." You said between laughter.

"Go ahead, you two, we will catch up." Lady Ursa called out to you both.

"Yushi, let's go!" She let go of your hand and ran with the warriors walking around her. You ran after her, grabbing her hand and keeping up with her pace. This girl was a little ball of energy.

Lady Ursa looked back at her son, whispering while servants packed their things away. "No uniform?"

"I told Suki to tell her you invited her. I knew kiyi would like the company." He spoke softly to his mother.

Her lips perked up into a smirk. "Then I'm happy to have invited two guests." She led her son to follow her to the dock.

"Two?"

You got to the dock with Kiyi, both of you laughing. The first group of warriors weren't far behind.

"Uncle!!" Kiyi exclaimed, running to the man at the end of the dock. He was dressed in Earth kingdom colors, but Iroh was still very recognizable. Kiyi wasn't exactly related to him by blood, but she took to what Lord Zuko called him. it was such an innocent way of thinking. Of course, Iroh was more than happy to take on a niece.

"Princess! It is lovely to see you again. Who is your friend?" Iroh held his niece and smiled towards you.

"That's Ayushi. She tells me and Zuzu bedtime stories." She smiled proudly.

"You and FireLord Zuko. Must be some good stories." He grinned at the girl, setting her back down to her feet.

Your face tinted pink. Kids were just so blunt. "It's nice to meet you, General Iroh." You bowed.

"No, no, I'm just Iroh now. I am no general, I own a tea shop. It's a much better place to be."

"Im sure it is. I would love to visit one day." You smile politely.

"Uncle, look, it's Zuzu!" Kiyi yells out, pointing to Lord Zuko escorted with a second set of warriors.

Lord Zuko smiled brightly, seeing iroh. "Uncle!"

"Nephew!" Iroh bowed. The men hugged one another. "It's good to see you, Lord Zuko."

Lady Ursa greeted iroh. She stood beside you and grabbed your hand. "Thank you for being here. I know Kiyi and Zuko will love your company without being a guard. The royal life is very isolated."

You nod your head. "Thank you for inviting me."

She released your hand and walked into the door to go under deck. The warriors set up at their posts, and the others went under the deck to rest before nightfall.

"Yushi! Will you watch for Flying Dolphins with me?" Kiyi jumped up and down. You followed her to the side of the ship where she could watch for them. The ship left the dock, and the water below lapped around the sides. You watched the horizon. You turned your head seeing the land become smaller until it was out of your view.

"Flying Dolphins!" She yelled out. You turned back, seeing her happily watching the animals.

"She rode on them once when Aang was visiting." Zuko stood beside you peering over the side of the ship.

"I did! It was so much fun!" Her joy was infectious.

"It had to be fun. I wish I could ride on one. You're a lucky girl." You looked down trying to imagine what it would be like to ride on such a beautiful creature.

"Kiyi, come with me, honey." Ursa called for her daughter. She wore a smirk hidden behind the wall.

Kiyi whined but followed her mother's call.

You looked around the deck, and a few warriors stood guard at the other ends of the ship, but everyone else had gone inside.

"Are you excited to go to the island?" Zuko asked, breaking the silence that had eased its way as kiyi left.

"Yeah, I'm excited. I've never been." You glanced back over the waters.

"I went a lot when I was a kid." He watched the Dolphins flip around. "I have a lot of good memories there. We planned on going to see the Ember island players. Would you like to go with us? Kiyi is staying with her dad."

"Sure, are they any good?" You asked.

"No, they're terrible. My mother just loves to see them. She used to take me to see them every year when I was a kid. They always butcher love amongst the dragons."

"What are they performing?"

"Love amongst the dragons... again." He sighed.

"Well, we can take it as a comedy show. Are you sure I won't be intruding on your time with your mother?" You turned towards him.

"No, she would love for you to go. Uncle is going to be there, too." He paused."I think it will be like my sister is there. She kinda tried to take Kiyi during a freak out, so she has been a little bit shunned from the family."

"Oh, um, then I would love to go, and um... fill in for Azula." You gave him a soft, reassuring smile. "You know I'd watch anything about dragons."

"You really do love dragons..." He spoke softly.

"Yeah, they were something for me to dream about as a kid. I always wished on a star every night that a prince from far away would show up and fly me away on his dragon. It never happened, of course." You giggled softly.

"Sorry, I was the only prince but a little busy trying to deal with my father, and I thought they were extinct then." He chuckled.

Your eyes flicked over to him. "No, I dont want you to think I wanted you specifically to save me. It was more of a fairytale wish. I knew you were the prince, and Im sure it crossed my mind, but -"

"No, of course not," he cut you off. "I was joking since I was the only prince in the nation. I guess if there is an earth kingdom prince, he could have saved you, but I suppose he'd be on a badgermole." He placed his finger on his chin thinking. "I don't know if the earth king had a son."

"You're funny, Lord Zuko." You said giggling as he thought out a plan of who would have saved you from a life he knew nothing about. "It was just a fairytale. I made it out on my own. I'm here now on a royal ship as a guest. I would have loved to see a dragon, but I don't think I've done half bad."

Zukos cheeks tinted with the complement. The wind from the sea was his saving grace as it slowed the color from rising any further.

Land appeared on the horizon. "Is that it?" you asked.

Zuko's attention caught the land. "Yes, that's Ember island. I promised Kiyi that when we get there we are going to play on the beach."

"I didn't think to pack a bathing suit. I thought I was going to be guarding when you asked last night. I didn't get your mother's invite to be a guest until this morning. I guess I'll have to buy one when we get there."

"I can buy it for you. Our mother can stay with her until we get back and you get changed."

"Are you sure you don't mind?" You asked him, him being so accommodating seemed so foreign.

"I don't mind at all." The ship started to pull up to the dock.

Kiyi flew out of the door. "Zuzu! We're here!" She cheered tossing herself at her big brother.

"We are here." He hugged her. "We are going to the shops. You can stay with your mother until we get back. We will be fast, I promise." He smiled and let her back down.

"Okay, Zuzu. I guess that's okay, but be fast." She warned in a childish way.

He chuckled and ran his hand through her hair. She giggled and ran off to her mother.

"Come on, let's go now, or Kiyi will get upset." He walked towards the ramp to the dock. You followed him, and he led you down the sand paths. You walked around the busy streets. Your warrior complex hadn't left. You kept an eye on your surroundings. No one seemed to notice the FireLord was here yet. This seemed so reckless and not at all like your training, but you were following the Firelord in what was kind of like orders.

You passed by a few shops until he opened a door and let you walk in first. You walked in looking for your size and picked out one. "You can try on a few if you'd like. We have a little time before they even get off the ship. Get what you'd like. I got it."

In reality, he wanted to escape the ship before Suki saw and convinced you to take a few warriors. He didn't want spectators. He was well aware that he was being watched at the palace. This would be one of the few times he couldn't be truly alone with you, and he wasn't going to miss the opportunity. Making use of it was questionable, but at least he could be alone with you.

"Okay, thank you." You left out the Lord Zuko for prying ears. You searched around at a few bathing suits. Grabbing a few that you liked. You went into a changing room. You changed into a white one. You stepped out but shook your head. Zuko just glanced and kept his distance. You went back in and changed into a black one. Again, you stepped out, but it didn't really seem to match you. Zuko kept to himself but secretly enjoyed seeing you in such a contrast from your warrior outfit. You stepped back in and changed into a red one. This one was well fitted, hid areas that were on your radar as imperfections, and the swimwear made you feel good. You stepped out and nodded at Zuko. "This is the one."

He looked down, seeing you weren't in sandles. He grabbed your hand and led you to the shoes. Your hand was so delicate and yet held so much power. The warmth coming from your hand was a given sign of being a bender. It was so comforting in his own. He didn't want to let go, but he guided you to the seat and let go so you wouldn't question.

"You really don't have to..." You sat down as he grabbed a pair for you handing them to you.

He had guessed your size. They fit perfectly. "I insist." You slipped on the sandles and looked back up at Zuko. He offered his hand, and you took it he helped you up from your seat.

He held your hand and led you to the merchant. He didn't let go when he reached the merchant. He pulled out two gold coins and gave them to the man. "Here is your change..." He started to pick up the coins to hand Zuko.

"Don't worry about it." Zuko threw his hand up and turned with you still holding your hand. Confidence seething through him with you never pulling away or acting as if you wanted to pull away.

Your heart beat quickened as the old man spoke again. "Have a nice day." Then, under his breath mumbling ,what a nice young couple." You wanted desperately to turn and correct him, but zuko just continued walking. He opened the door for you to step out.

You both walked back into the streets. You held your clothes and shoes in one arm. You heard footsteps behind you. "There you are!" Suki looked up and down at the pair. Her hand fell to her hip. A smirk plastered on her face as Zuko finally let go of your hand. "We've been looking for you. You know you can't run off like that." She was speaking to Zuko. You were a free woman, but he was open for attacks at any moment.

"I just wanted time without an army behind me. I had Ayushi with me. We could have taken anyone who tried to attack."

"Next time, tell me that you're taking your girlfriend shopping at least." She giggled.

"She's not my girlfriend." "I'm not his girlfriend." You both said in unison.

"I'm joking you two." She poked fun at the pair. "Come on. your bags are already in the house. Kiyi is out at the beach." She paused her voice. When the pair followed beside her to the house. "Ayushi, you look so good in that. Don't you think so, Zuko?"

"Um, yeah, you do look... good Ayushi." Zuko said uncomfortably.

"Zuko, have you been working out? Ayushi feels his arm." Suki tries to grab his arm.

You wrap your arm around his and pull him closer, shutting her down as you all continue walking to the house. "Suki enough teasing, we get it. You think we are secretly together."

She smirks and leaves both of you entangled. You did exactly as she wanted. "Okay, sorry. I was just messing with you two."

You held Zuko's arm as you neared the house. His mother didn't notice your arrival. Kiyi was occupied by a group of scorpion crabs. Suki split from the pair, not saying anything. You both snuck in the house away from kiyi. "Will you show me to where I'm staying? I have to put my clothes away."

The clothes you were wearing still in the arm that wasn't entangled with his. He never pulled away. He led you to a room that had your bags inside. There was another set of bags and a bed opposite from the other. "I'm staying in here too. Uncle must be staying in the room I'm normally in..." He trailed.

A/n: it's not as cliché as it seems trust the process.❤️‍🔥

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swimminginanunknownparadise · 1 year

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Masterlist

Avatar: The Last Air Bender:

Back in the classroom

!modern high school reunion au!

pairing(s): implied!sokka x reader, platonic!zuko x reader

summary: zuko had a mini freak out at their high school reunion and the reader tries her best to keep him company

Good morning

pairing: Sokka x Zuko

summary: quiet and calm mornings are the best and no one knows that better than Sokka and Zuko.

Wow

pairing: Sokka x Zuko

summary: The two young men went out but they had two very different perceptions of what the night was. Eventually Sokka just had to show him instead of dropping all of the unnoticed hints.

After work phone calls

pairing: Sokka x fem!oc

summery: Sokka gets a concerning phone call from his girlfriend after work and he knows he has to see her.

Waterfall

pairing: Sokka x fem!reader

prompt: “I found a waterfall!”

Just a little rain

pairing: Zuko x fem!reader

prompt: "We're in the middle of a thunderstorm and you want to feel the rain?"

Legend Of Korra:

Remember me

pairing: General Iroh II x fem!reader

summery: Your husband has been out of communication with you for days and your daughter just wanted a lullaby.

Marry me

pairing: Wei Beifong x fem!reader

summery: You and Wei only just became a couple a few months ago but one night in Republic City changed that for the better.

The Dragon Prince:

Bittersweet reunions

pairing: Soren x fem!reader

summery: after you choose to join Callum, Ezran, and Rayla on their journey and travel the kingdoms to save the dragon egg, you finally get to see your best friend again, however the circumstances aren’t at all what you’d dreamed of.

Heir to Love & Lies:

Honeymoon Morning

pairing: Sergio Jimenez x fem!reader

summery: The morning after your wedding is spent with quiet conversation about the future in an intimate moment.

Scarface:

Gifts

pairing: Manny Ribera x reader

summery: Manny told you to dress up but he thought you needed something else, only the best for his querida.

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‘Home’- Zuko x fem!reader

Masterlist <3

An: GOOD DAY FRIENDS.

So let’s pretend I didn’t accidentally not post for almost a month. Haha. IM SORRY. Anyways, I literally can't thank you all enough for all the love and support you’ve given me - I’m very grateful. Without further ado, enjoy this lil story.

Summary:

Request is here , I’m doing the 2nd one. :)

Warnings: Never written enemies to lovers so uh, bear with me, angst, fluff, yelling, blood.

“Have you heard about the new tea shop?”

“Oh my god yes, I’ve been dying to pay them a visit!”

“I heard their tea actually compares to that of the Jasmine dragon!” another customer chimed in.

Zuko was cleaning a nearby table and overheard their conversation. No one is allowed to make his uncle seem like an inferior tea maker, he would have to tell Iroh about what he heard, they needed to take that shop out of the picture!

“Thank you, have a nice day!” a stranger called out, leaving the Cafe.

The undercover firebender locked the doors, signifying the end of the day, and turned to his uncle, who was sweeping the floors.

“Uncle,”

“Yes prince Zuko,”

“I heard people talking about the tea shop across the street, and how it compares with ours.” he frowned, eyeing the dim shop.

“Ah looks like we’ve got competition.” Uncle Iroh smiled, “How about we go see what it’s all about.”

Zuko gave him the most appalled look he could muster.

Somehow, they ended up here.

“Hi! Welcome to Fire’s breath, my name’s Lee and I’ll be your waiter for today, how can I help you?”

“Table for two please!” Iroh smiled.

“Alrighty, please follow me!” The waiter said, he looked to be around Zuko’s age.

The gentlemen followed Lee to a corner table and sat down, browsing the menu.

“Okay, just call me over once you're ready to order.” and with that, Lee left.

“Wow! Look at all the choices!”

Whilst the retired general browsed the aesthetically pleasing menu, Zuko eyed their waiter suspiciously. Lee walked up to a girl, whispering something to her whilst side eyeing their table. The lady had a confused expression adorning her face as she listened to what can only be assumed was about them. Once he moved away, he nodded to her before walking away, leaving her standing in the middle of the shop, confused.

She shook her head, as if to shake the thought, and flattened her uniform. Said lady looked at Zuko, possibly because of his staring, and he quickly averted his gaze back to the table.

“What a pretty girl!”

“Uncle!” Zuko whisper-shouted, “I think she’s onto us.”

Iroh let out a belly laugh, and waved his hand at Lee.

“Hey guys! Ready to order?” he said, as he clicked his pen and got ready to write on a small notepad.

“Yes, I’ll have the Ginseng tea, and a sugar cookie,”

“Great choices sir! And for you?” Lee said, looking at Zuko.

“Oh I uh don’t want anything,”

“You sure? We have all kinds of great things!”

“I said no.”

“Very well, I’ll be back with your order soon.”

About 5 minutes later, Iroh’s food was brought to the table, and he immediately dug in.

“Mmm, this tea IS good! And this sugar cookie is just the right amount of sweet!”

Zuko scoffed and looked around, the decoration was so warm. It felt so cozy and homely, but he didn’t like it. Yeah he hated it! He hated how it smelt of fresh treats, he hated how there was a soft ambience of a fire place in the background, and he definitely hated how the waiters seemed to genuinely smile, and he despised how he couldn’t get his eyes off of that damn lady anytime she came around. What an awful shop!

After Iroh had eaten, the mysterious lady came up to them.

“Hiya! I’m Yn, I’m just here to ask, do you two gentlemen mind filling out a survey? We’re currently trying to improve and feedback is greatly appreciated. If you don’t feel like it, that’s perfectly fine too!” Zuko couldn’t help but stare, and Iroh noticed. He let out a chuckle, causing Zuko to look away, an angry blush rising to his cheeks. Yn smiled slightly at the scene.

“We’d be happy to!”

“Perfect! Thank you so much, sir.” She placed a paper on the table, as well as a red inked pen that had a dragon looping it and breathing fire. On said fire it said ‘Fire’s breath’.

“Tacky” Zuko thought.

“Wow look at this pen!” Iroh exclaimed, once the lady left.

The younger of the two mentally facepalmed.

Iroh skimmed through the paper, filling it out.

Once he was done, he opened up the bill and took out 12 coins; 4 for the tea, 5 for the cookie and 3 as a tip. He placed 9 in the envelope, and 3 on it. Lee came over to their table and took the envelope, tip and the survey.

“You forgot the pen,”

“Oh no, you guys just get to keep that.”

The waiter thought it was adorable how Iroh’s face lit up.

“Well that was surely an experience!” Iroh said happily.

“It was okay.”

“Really? Because it seemed that Yn really seemed to capture your attention?”

“UNCLE!”

“So they are the people from The Jasmine Dragon.” Yn hummed thoughtfully.

“Told ya so!”

She peered out of the large window, and into the rivaling shop, the old man seemed to be laughing, meanwhile the younger one seemed agitated. I mean, he didn’t seem all that happy being here after all.

“They left a good review at least.”

“Huh?- oh yeah.”

For the next few weeks, Zuko made it his priority to annoy Yn, glaring at her, scoffing, rolling his eyes, and never returning her greetings.

Although, she never seemed to crack.

That was until Jet made his appearance.

Fire’s Breath was operating as usual, while the fight broke out across the street.

Yn rushed towards the window at the front of the shop, watching as she cleaned her hands on a towel. A gasp escaped her lips, as one of the boys crashed through her window, before being arrested by the Dai Lee, and the guy who pushed him stood with wide eyes in front of the scene.

Yn first rushed over to her customers, helping them up, thankfully no one was injured.

Next, she stormed over to Zuko, her jaw clenched tight. She signaled to the empty street, telling him to follow her so if things got loud, they wouldn’t get arrested.

Once they got to a quieter area, things escalated quickly.

“I hope you’re planning to pay repairs, idiot.”

“ME? How is this my fault? He started the fight!”

“And you launched him through my window!”

“It’s JUST a WINDOW,”

“THAT YOU WILL PAY FOR!”

“NO,”

“YOUR INSUFFERABLE,”

This went on for about half an hour, before they both stormed off to their respective places.

Things were about to go south.

Days passed, the teens giving each other death stares and eye rolls as if there was no tomorrow. (Iroh ended up paying for window repairs, despite Zuko’s disapproval)

Eventually the dirty looks became untrue, and her glares became endearing in a weird, twisted way. Zuko found himself looking forward to their encounters, although he wasn’t entirely sure why - the firebender decided to keep it to himself as this way, he doesn’t have to deal with his Uncle’s peculiar proverbs.

(time skip because I AM NOT writing about him joining the gAang. Yeah.)

Sokka and Zuko stayed late by the fire, chatting about anything and everything.

“When the war’s over, where do you plan on going?” the water tribe member asked, staring into the fire.

“I don’t know, maybe Ba Sing Se.”

“Huh? That wretched place? Why?”

“I wanted to see my uncle’s tea shop again,”

“Your uncle has a tea shop????”

What once was, is now lost. The problem and his uncle stopped showing, stopped annoying her. The customers flowed into her shop, the rivals being brought down. But it didn’t feel right. Yn had grown accustomed to bullying the teenager, and now there loomed an emptiness behind her eyes - reaching for her ‘normal’.

Although she didn’t feel like seeing him again - after all, he was her rival.

Or atleast, that’s what she told her yearning heart.

(Post war, they go to the Jasmine dragon)

The gaang sat in the warm store, chatting away at their heart's desires. Zuko caught sight of his uncle smiling widely at the door, before a bell chimed.

There she was, Yn, looking gorgeous as ever.

She hugged the old man, asking him where he had been, and what he’d been up to.

Sokka noticed Zuko’s eyes on the girl, quickly piecing the puzzle.

“Why are you staring at her?” he whispered.

“What!? I’m nOT!”

“She is so pretty!! Go say hi!!” Suki nudged him.

“Absolutely not.”

“C’monnn”

The chat brought the attention of the rest of the group, causing the firelord’s crush to be exposed to the rest of his friends.

After she had returned to her shop, they decided to drag him there - shoving him into the store.

Lee walked up to them, an annoyed look on his face.

“What? Here to smash a window again? Or perhaps to argue with Yn?”

Katara, Aang, and Sokka stared in shock, meanwhile Zuko gulped.

“Is this an inside joke?” Sokka whispered.

This was going to be difficult.

Iroh walked into the shop shortly after, earning him smiles from the staff.

Then, Yn walked out, folding up her sleeves as she spoke to Lee.

“This is familiar.” The fire bender thought, recalling the first time they came here.

Lee rolled his eyes before sighing, walking to another table.

Iroh and the gang were all seated at table 7, Zuko keeping his face practically inside the menu.

“Huh? The Menu changed.” he thought.

“Hiya! I’m Yn, I’ll be your waitress for now,” she beamed.

Zuko almost choked at hearing her voice.

“Can you tell me more about the special please?” Sokka stroked his chin, thoughtfully.

“Yeah of course sir.”

Although mid talking, she noticed Zuko, and he noticed her eyes widening - before a smile played on her lips, causing him to subconsciously smile too.

“How cute,” Suki whispered.

As she closed her shop, she noticed Zuko walking back to his - covered in small bits of blood, and wounds.

“Lee?”

He immediately perked up, and turned towards her.

She took his hand quickly and led him into the safety of her shop, seating him in her room. “What?”

Zuko sat on her bed, confused as he watched her pace around the room - picking up medical equipment as she did so. Yn then walked over to him, eyes swimming with worry as she cupped his cheek.

“What happened?” she whispered.

His breath hitched - everything about this moment screamed ‘kiss her’; the lighting, the closeness, the situation - everything.

Yet Zuko couldn’t bring himself to tell her yet.

Yn sighed, and brought out some bandages, carefully taking ZUko’s hand and beginning to wrap it.

“You know, your uncle told me,”

The firebender’s eyes flashed to her face worriedly.

“About you being a firebender and all,” she motioned with her hand.

She looked up to his face, sensing the worry. Smiling softly, she grabbed a damp towel and began wiping the blood off of his face. He watched her intently.

She reached his lip, carefully wiping it, before Zuko leaned in.

His wounded lips brushed hers, asking the unspoken question.

To which she responded by slotting her lips against his. Zuko’s arms trailed her body, resting at her hips - whilst her hands were cupping his cheeks. His senses were flooded by Yn, and Yn only. Scents of bread and vanilla mixed in the air, as well as the subtle fumes of ashes from him.

They were opposites, but my do opposites attract.

They both got up, and he pushed her towards the wall, deepening the kiss. Her arms wrapped around his neck, tangling in the mess of black locks.

He wished this moment could last forever.

They both pulled apart, gasping for air.

Zuko looked at her, smiling.

She rested her forehead against his, and cupped his cheeks again.

“If you leave me again, I’m going to muder you in cold blood,” she smiled

Zuko laughed, he was finally home.

Home.

An: This took so long to write, omg. also,,,, GUYS PLEASE REQUEST SOMETHING! >:(

As always, hope you enjoyed this story, SEE YA! <3

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Messing with the reporter (1/2)

Request: Hi, I wanted to request an Iroh II x reader one shot or imagine or whatever you feel like writing where they pretend to be dating just to mess with a gossip writer who seems to know everything that's going on in Fire Nation high society. Basically the plot of Shonda Rhimes' Bridgerton series.

General Iroh II x Fem!pro-bending!Firebender reader

Word Count: 1.6K

Warnings: pro-bending?, fake relationship

A/N: I know not many people will read this fic, but I just love Iroh and think he deserves more attention from the ATLA and LOK fandom.. just look at him. (side note can yall see I have a type? firebenders, dark hair, most of the time mommy and daddy issues.) anyway, my little fireflies tell me what you thought of this.

Being the daughter of one of the Fire nation’s best advisors was kind of boring. I loved my people but after years of living in the same house and not being allowed to have a job. Because my father thought it was “too dangerous” I was done. I had said goodbye to my best friend Iroh who had just been promoted to the position of a general. Meaning that I would see even less of him. And left to look for something more exciting in Republic city.

I immediately loved the city. There were so many different cultures and people. You could get any type of food and it was one of the cities with the most advanced technology.

Right now I was dodging a disk of stone and sent a blast of fire towards one of the two opponents that were still left. See I had joined a pro-bending team. We were great, one of the best. My teammates were: Ila, who was a water bender, and Hisa, who was the earth bender of the team. We were the flying dragons. We have been playing for almost one and a half years.

Anyway, I quickly sent another blast of fire to the water bender of the opposite team that was balancing on the edge of the platform. She tried to block my attack with a swipe of water but it was not strong enough. She fell off the platform. I did not have much time to focus on the win as another disk of stone was hurled at me. I did not have much time to dive out of the way and it painfully hit my arm. I groaned and focused on the man standing in the second ring. This game would be even. One against one and we both stood in the second ring.

I raised my fist and he adjusted his footing. I glanced behind him into the audience. There in the seat assigned for people who knew the players sat Iroh. I had a crush on him for years but I was too afraid to say anything about it so I tried to suppress my feelings. Firebending was a way for me to release those emotions. I took a deep breath and sent blasts of fire to the earth bender.

He immediately tried to dodge them and send a few disks flying my way, but because he was trying to get away he wasn't really aiming them in the right direction. I kept firing and finally, a horn sounded, signaling that he had put his foot over or on the line behind him. If I won now my team would go to the finals and I couldn't help but want to impress Iroh. I had not seen him in a few months, we called sometimes but actually seeing him was different. He supported my pro-bending career but always told me to be careful and not overwork myself.

I lowered my arms and took a few deep breaths waiting for the next signal for the round to start. I could hear the commentator yell from his seat at my right. I kept my gaze on my opponent, drops of sweat were rolling down my neck. I could feel a few of my muscles aching but I ignored it. I could relax after I won this. Finally, another blare sounded through the stadium and I moved. Blocking the disk with a gust of orange flames. The next one hit me against the side of my thigh. I groaned. I could hear the crowd take a gulp of air. Meaning that I was probably close to section 3 of the platform. Annoyed, I clenched my fists and blasted flames after flames at him. He took a step backward, now he was just a few centimeters away from falling off the platform. Jumping up I swung my leg in the air and sent a giant blast of fire towards him. He tumbled down into the water below.

The crowd went crazy. My chest heaved up and down but I could not stop smiling. My teammates were lifted up on the platform where their clothes were still soaked. We embraced each other jumping up and down from happiness. We were going to the finals.

After packing our things we were still not allowed to see our family and friends. Friends in my case. We were led to a room full of reporters. The flashes of their cameras hurt my eyes. Each of us sat behind a long table with three microphones on it. Most of the time we were just asked questions outside when we walked to the car to go home.

The questions were about how we felt about going to the finales and other stuff. They were beginning to sound the same after twenty minutes. I kinda dozed off thinking about what I would do later this night. I would meet up with Iroh, Korra, Mako, Asami, and Bolin. I knew that the kids of Tenzin wanted to be here but his father had refused.

“Y/N.”

My head snapped up at the sound of my name. I looked into the crowd of reporters, but could not guess where the voice came from.

“We have seen that General Iroh II from the fire nation attended the game tonight. Can you share with us why he’s here tonight?” The same voice asked. I tried not to roll my eyes. They did not know much about me only that my family had a bond with the Royal family and was from the fire nation. I tried not to roll my eyes. Iroh had told me recently that a few reporters were trying to gain information from his family. So I needed to be careful with my words, which was kind of difficult for me sometimes.

“He is a friend of mine.” Without replying any further I looked at the side of the little stage we were on. I locked eyes with our coach and she nodded. Recognizing the look in my eyes that said. “I wanna go home.” My eyes were probably pleading because she walked on the stage and ended our interview. With a sigh of relief, I stood up and followed Ila and Hisa off stage. I could hear some journalists still screaming questions, but I ignored them.

I said goodbye to Ila and Hisa because we all had plans to celebrate with different groups. And we would see each other in a few days to practice for the finals. Finally, I met my friends in one of the hallways to the main entrance. I heard Bolins shouts before I saw one of them. They all congratulated me. I gave each one of them a hug, Iroh was the last one. I wrapped my arms around him. “You were great out there.” He said in my ear.

My heart swelled, but I just let out a “thank you.” I let go of him and he smiled at me. Korra was already pulling me towards the end of the hall to the exit. “You have to teach me that move you did at the end of the first half. Like damn.. Oh God, I'm starving by the way. Can't imagine how hungry you must be-” Her words went to the back of my head when Iroh started walking next to me. We now stood in the main meeting room, finally, we could go home. But I could already hear the loud voices of reporters behind the door of the entrance. I sighed.

I was sitting between Iroh and Asami. We all sat at a table that was packed with different dishes. Tenzin’s family, Mako, Bolin, Korra, Bumi, and Kya. Everyone was chatting happily but I could tell that something was bothering Iroh. He had his famous thinking face on. He tried to hide it by replying with short sentences but that did not fool me.

After everyone had eaten their tummies full the children (with complaints) Bumi, Pema and Tenzin went to bed. The rest of us helped clean the table and went outside to sit around a campfire. Mako told us stories about chasing criminals around the city, Bolin was telling things about his new Naktak episodes that were coming up.

One by one people went inside to sleep. Leaving just Iroh and me around the campfire. His eyes looked golden in the light of the fire. He had discarded his uniform and had a white shirt with his usual pants on.

“What is wrong?” I asked. His eyes flickered to mine that had been observing him. He sighed and let his head hang between his shoulders. “It- It’s just this reporter. He won’t get off my back.” I could hear the annoyance in his voice. And that surprised me because most of the time I was the one who got annoyed.

“How?”

“He keeps trying to guess and speculate how I live and if I have a wife or something.” My eyes widened. He looked back up at me and I immediately tried to not show my thoughts on my face. I could tell that he was out of options. But I still needed to ask. “Why not shut him up?” He chuckled.

“No, Y/N I cant hire an assasin.”

I rolled my eyes but couldn't stop smiling. “No of course not general” I said. Knowing how much he hated that. “Mess with him. Like I don't know get a fake girlfriend or boyfriend-”

Out of nowhere, he sprung up. I almost fell back on the sand. “That is genius! Spirits.” His expression was excited he looked like a little boy again. “But..” his voice trailed off and he sat back down. I did not know what to say. I actually had been joking. Of course, I did not want to see him dating someone.. But if it really made him happy..

It was silent again. I stared up at the stars and listened to the ocean waves lapping against the shore. I had not expected what was coming next.

“Would you be my girlfriend?”

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atlabeth · 3 years

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transferred part six - atla smau

TRANSFERRED - zuko x fem!reader

masterlist | part 5 | part 7

summary: trying to run from your past is hard, but falling for your brother’s roommate is even harder. little do you know that he’s falling for you as well.

warning(s): mentions of toxic relationships, cursing, very unnecessary details resulting in a very uninteresting chapter. sorry

a/n: guys thank you so so SO much for all the love you’re giving this series oh my god. i didn’t think this many people would like it but!! im so glad you all are. i love you all so much mwah. also this is a bit of a filler chapter but thats okay

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After getting the text from Zuko you grabbed your bag from the spot next to you and hurried over to his car, hopping in the passenger seat and setting your bag on the floor below you. The two of you exchanged smiles and Zuko started to drive as you got settled.

“So, how was your first day of classes? Is BSSU as great as you imagined?” You expected him to push you further about what happened earlier, but he didn’t. You appreciated that more than he knew.

You chuckled and shrugged. “I think it’s a little too early to tell, but I am enjoying my classes. I got to take an online course a while back as a sort of trial run to see if I would like how things were here, and being in person was even better. It’s so much bigger than Kyoshi and I’m into that. I like being able to just.. be another person in the scheme of things.”

Zuko nodded and was about to say something when he suddenly slammed on the brakes. You jolted forward but were stopped by Zuko’s arm, which was held out in front of you as he honked his horn at a car that had gone across the intersection without waiting.

You told yourself that his reaction was pure instinct, you even did it with your passengers when you were driving, but you couldn’t ignore how fast your heart was beating. Just adrenaline from the quick stop. Get over yourself.

“You okay?” He asked, quickly looking over at you before his eyes settled back on the road.

“Yeah,” you said as you fiddled with your hands in your lap. “Just unexpected. And no offense to your driving, but I miss being at the wheel, and I hate making you drive me places. Shame fixing my car is probably gonna cost a ton of money that I don’t have.”

“Y/N, I’ve already told you that I don’t mind driving you places. We live in the same place and we go to the same place every day so it’s not inconvenient at all. But if you’re worried about money, I can put in a word for you at my uncle’s teashop. I’ve been working there since my freshman year of high school just to take a break from school, and it’s surprisingly nice. It pays more than minimum wage too, so it’s probably better than anything else you could get.”

“Are you saying that I can’t get a good job?” You asked with mock contempt.

“Oh, uh- no! Of course not! I just mean that you’re in college and you’re desperate for work so you’ll probably end up getting a minimum wage job anyways and minimum wage work isn’t bad but it’s not great for keeping yourself afloat and—” Zuko cringed as he dug himself into an even deeper hole, and you laughed at how adorable he was.

“Calm down Zuko, I’m just teasing you. That’s a really generous offer, but—”

“You’re not being a burden, you’re not imposing, you’re not making things difficult, and I’m not doing this because I pity you. Y/N, I’m trying to help you because I want to help you.” He glanced over at your stunned expression and gave a slight smile. “Does that cover all your self-deprecating bases?”

You had known the man for less than a week and somehow he was already able to see right through you. You gave a slow nod, still getting over your shock, and smiled back. “Yeah, actually. I guess if it’s really okay with you, then... I’d love to get an interview.”

The two of you smiled at each other for a moment before your eyes focused on a sign outside of his window and you cursed under your breath. “Actually, Zuko, can you drop me off here? I promised a friend that lives in the city that I would meet her at a cafe to talk about what’s been going on the past few years, and I almost forgot. It’s right over there — she can give me a ride home.”

He nodded and pulled into an open spot on the side of the street, unlocking the doors once he had stopped the car. You grabbed your bag and got out of the car, grinning at him as you did so. “Thank you so much for the ride and all of the future rides and the job interview and for letting me live with you and for literally everything you’ve already done for me. I’ll see you tonight!”

You waved as you ran off and he smiled as he returned the wave, very much thinking about how this mirrored the scenario this morning. This time though, he was thinking about you with happiness instead of confusion. Zuko already liked you, and he was looking forward to becoming closer as time went on. It wasn’t anything romantic as far as he knew, but spending time with you was.. nice. And in between living together, working in anthro together, and hopefully becoming coworkers at the Jasmine Dragon, he was going to be able to hang out with you plenty.

He stayed in the spot until he was sure that you had gotten into the cafe safely, then he pulled out and continued on the way home.

~~woohoo timeskip. this is the next morning~~

#zuko x reader #zuko #zuko x y/n #atla #atla fic #atla smau #smau #avatar #avatar the last airbender #zuko smau #social media au #sadie writes

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biqherosix · 4 years

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atla / tlok

headcanons

bridge between worlds - big hero six x lok

two comfort worlds, one giant universe. and a whole lot of chaos in between that all start with a few street bot fighters

high school (not so) musical - the krew

just the krew and co. living in a modern present au and presenting their high school roles

republic city hustlers - familial! mako x waterbender! reader x bolin

just when you think taking care of one sibling is hard when you're on the streets, try two siblings. but you know that you wouldn't have it any other way

blurbs

after all these years - familial! bolin x kai x mako

even after all these years, they should know that family will always make their way back to each other

imbalance - general iroh ii

in which i rewrite parts of tlok bc i'm unsatisfied and general iroh faces an internal imbalance

please keep loving me - romantic! zuko x reader

"please don't leave me" + a return from the earth kingdom leaves a painful tear in a loving relationship

the one you talk about - romantic! sokka x fire nation! reader

sokka’s head and heart are pulled in two different directions when he has to make a very difficult decision

one shots

figure it out - romantic! mako x waterbender! reader

where you get it into mako's thick head that he has a lot of figuring out to do

every letter that you write me - romantic! kai x jinora

an intimate form of conversation is slowly revealed to their closest friends and families. they are left to be read and reacted to, ensuing in chaos by the end of it.

fireproof - romantic! zuko x fem! reader

as kiyi finally gets to have a relaxing day with her big brother and his girlfriend, they think they're finally going to have the break they deserve. little do they know that she's schemed a fireproof plan to make this makeshift family date, one you'll never forget

hospital mischief - romantic! mako x reader

in a modern republic city, after a miscommunication between you and your favorite green eyed mischief maker, it gives mako the push he needs to show you how much he cares (and vice versa)

series / multi-shots

the challenges we're facing - romantic! mako x waterbender! reader

after commander guan’s downfall, it seemed like the krew had to endure new challenges every time they got a moment of peace. they know that they have a lot of work to do in order to repair their relationships. and maybe with a little help, you can take the first step into forgiveness within yourself and a certain firebender waiting for you

part one - part two

operation firestone - romantic! general iroh ii x kai’s sibling! reader

"fake dating" + in which a former firelord, the avatar, and four airbender kids come up with an operation to get the general of the united forces and their favorite earth kingdom citizen together

kyoshi chaos (makyoshi) - romantic! mako x kyoshi warrior! reader

it all started with a simple sparring session, now it’s a full blown storyline featuring your favorite brooding firebender and his favorite kyoshi warrior

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writings-of-a-daphodil · 4 years

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Best Friends

Zuko x fem!reader

Summary: You stayed with Zuko in the Fire Nation and when he gets a little jealous he realizes he likes you, his best friend.

Requested?: Yes! This was inspired by a wonderful anon's request:

Love that you are taking requests, I’m so excited! Could you possibly write a jealous Zuko of Y/N, potentially best friends to lovers kind of thing, maybe when he is fire lord? Would love to see what you would do with something like that 😁

I hope you like it!

Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Requests are open!!

A/n: If y’all couldn’t tell by now, I suck at thinking up titles.

“What are you gonna do now, Y/n?” Aang asked as you looked out over the party with the rest of the group. You were the only one who was undecided about their plans after the war, but now that you'd had some time to think, you knew.

“I’m staying here,” you announced, smiling at Zuko. He gave a small smile back as you continued, “There isn’t anything left for me back home since somebody *cough* Zuko *cough* burned it down.”

He frowned at you. “How many times do I have to apologize for that?”

You considered the question. “Oh, I don’t know, forever?” You chuckled. “I don’t mind though, it led to me meeting my best friend.”

Zuko smiled again as you gave him a quick hug. “I need a new advisor if you're up for it.”

“Challenge accepted.”

For a while you all talked, finally enjoying yourselves. It was really nice, but eventually you were all pulled away to go and join the party. Duty called.

As you made your way from person to person, they each congratulated you on your appointment as Zuko’s advisor. Some were less genuine than others, obviously upset that they hadn’t gotten the position.

All of it made you a little nervous and when you finally pulled away from a not so genuine couple, you made your way to Zuko. You wanted to dance and why do it with a stranger when you could do it with your best friend?

You were a third of the way to Zuko when you felt a tap on your shoulder. You snapped around, months of traveling with the gaang made you expect a fight, but instead you found a man a little older than you standing there.

“You’re Y/n, right? Zuko’s advisor?” He asked.

You nodded, giving him your default charming smile. “I am.”

“Nice to meet you, I’m Lee.” He bowed and you quickly mimicked him. “I’m hoping to be on the council.”

“Oh? Where are you from?” You asked, trying to make conversation as you looked for Zuko again. He had moved in the brief time you had spoken to Lee.

“A small village that you’ve probably never heard of near another small that you’ve probably never heard of. All of the town leaders elected me to come here.”

You nodded, finally spotting Zuko. “Maybe I’ll put in a good word for you, but for now, it was nice meeting you.”

“Nice meeting you too, Y/n,” he said and you let out a sigh of relief as you left. It was so stressful just to talk to people now. They always wanted something and while Lee seemed kind it was hard to be sure.

You pushed your anxieties away though as you finally found Zuko.

“Enjoying the party?” You asked after he’d finished talking to a couple.

“If you can call it that.”

“Well, let’s remedy that. Come dance, it’ll be fun.”

Zuko nodded, offering an arm to lead you out to the dance floor.

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“Iroh!” You greeted the old man with a bright smile and a hug. It had been a few months since you’d last seen him and you missed him and his cheerful energy. And not only that, having him around always made Zuko happier.

“Y/n, it’s good to see you again. I hope you’ve been well?”

“Of course, I love the Fire Nation, especially with what we’ve done with it. Zuko’s been great!”

“Speaking of him, where is my nephew?”

“I’m here, Uncle!” Zuko called, speeding down the steps and immediately hugging Iroh. “How have you been?”

“Wonderful! The tea shop is as busy as ever.” He smiled. “How are you? I hear you’re pretty busy too.”

“Incredibly,” you agreed with a tired smile.

Iroh nodded understandingly. “Well, now that I’m here it’s time for some fun!”

The three of you turned to walk back into the palace, but a servant came rushing down the steps. “Your Majesty! Lady Y/n!”

“Yes?” Zuko asked after they had bowed.

“There’s a problem, an emergency meeting had to be scheduled.”

You sighed, but Iroh just chuckled. “Work never really takes a break.”

“Would you like to join us?” You asked.

“Will there be tea?” Iroh asked, earning a laugh from you.

“Whatever you’d like,” Zuko confirmed as you made your way to the meeting room.

You walked inside and took your seat next to Zuko, waving at those who had already arrived. Lee, who had been appointed to the council, waved back and moved to take a seat next to you as Iroh took the seat across from you.

You leaned over to Zuko. “Do you have any clue what this is about?”

“No,” he whispered back.

You sighed. “It’s probably something bad.”

Zuko was cut off from answering as a younger general, Xu, stood to address the room. He began to speak and you listened intently as he discussed a problem with the colonies: some people didn’t want to acknowledge that Zuko was the Firelord, instead they were choosing to follow ‘Firelord Azula’.

It was a problem you’d heard of before and you wondered why Xu was bringing it up now, in an emergency meeting, on your day off.

Just as you were about to voice your question Xu answered it. “Some of the leaders of the colonies have come here and we are worried that they might try something...drastic,” Xu stated.

Zuko nodded thoughtfully and you spoke up. “What do you think about giving them a tour of all the good things that Firelord Zuko has done? Maybe then they will see that he isn’t all bad?”

“Sounds like a great idea!” Lee exclaimed from your right and Zuko nodded in agreement, though there was a frown on his face. You gave him a reassuring smile and he gave a small one back.

“And you should add some more guards to Azula’s cell,” Iroh added. “But don’t let her know about this. I know that my niece is crafty, if she has hope she will act on it.”

With those decisions made, the meeting went on smoothly and you were able to get out of it relatively fast.

As people filed out of the room you turned to Zuko and Iroh. “I’m going to run up to my office real quick. I want to send a hawk to everyone about this.”

Zuko nodded. “Meet us by the turtle duck pond?”

“Yep,” you moved to leave the room, but Lee grabbed your attention.

“You know you have such amazing ideas, why do you always look to Zuko to make sure he approves?” He asked, putting his hands on your shoulders.

You gave him an incredulous look as you gently moved away. “He’s the Firelord, he has the final say on bigger matters and I’d prefer us to be on the same page.”

“His uncle didn’t ask for approval to move guards to Azula’s cell.”

“We would have moved guards to Azula’s cell no matter what, Iroh just so happened to be the one to say it.” Lee opened his mouth to argue more, but you continued, “Maybe we can talk about this another time,” you suggested, backing away. Though, by ‘another time’ you meant never.

Lee nodded. “How about at dinner tonight?”

You shook your head and gave him a fake smile. “I have plans.” With that final statement you turned around and quickly left the room. While Lee typically made you feel more comfortable in meetings, this time he was doing anything but.

You were halfway down the long hallway when you realized that you had forgotten your notes. You sighed turning around, you’d need them to write a letter to your friends. You wanted to give them as many facts as possible so they could decide what to do.

Your footsteps echoed ominously in the hall and you realized how uninviting and creepy they seemed. It was another thing you’d have to talk to Zuko about.

You pushed aside your thoughts and slowed down as you heard slightly raised voices in the meeting room. Two you immediately recognized as Zuko’s and Iroh’s, but third, Lee’s, took you a little longer.

“You were clearly making her uncomfortable,” Zuko stated and you could tell that he was irritated.

“Maybe you were just uncomfortable thinking about Y/n and I dating?” Lee asked.

“You don’t care about her, you just want power,” Zuko argued.

You heard Lee scoff. “Maybe I do. I would be a better Firelord than you. I’m beginning to think it’s your family that’s the problem, you’ll just lead this country to ruin.”

You let out a quiet huff of annoyance. The result of many late night chats with Zuko had led you to know one of his greatest fears: failing. You scowled though no one could see you. How dare Lee say that? You had half a mind to challenge him to an Agni Kai right here and now.

A few calming breaths later led you to remember that you weren’t a fire bender and neither was Lee. However, you still weren’t above fighting him after what he had just said to your best friend. You did not appreciate Lee speaking to him like that.

Zuko was handling it though. “Leave,” he ordered and you could hear the glare in his voice.

“W-What?” Lee asked, all of his fight gone.

“I said, leave. If you are going to disrespect Y/n and I then you don’t have a place in this meeting room or in this palace.”

You didn’t hear anything else as you hid in an alcove by the door. Lee walked out of the room and you could see he was seething, you’d never seen him that angry and you were glad he couldn’t see you. You did not want to talk to him.

You moved back to the door to head inside, but Iroh spoke, “I’ll have some guards escort him out.”

“Thank you.” Zuko’s voice moved away from the door. “Do you think I was overreacting?”

“No,” Iroh stated. “You were concerned for Y/n, I can see how much you like her.”

“What? No!” Zuko protested. “She’s my best friend.”

“She’s not more than a friend?” Iroh asked teasingly.

“I-I don’t know,” Zuko admitted much to your surprise.

You couldn’t imagine Zuko liking you, it was a miracle you were friends after the way you had met. Could you even be more than friends? If you really thought about it you weren’t opposed to the idea.

A chair creaked. “I’ll leave you to think about it,” Iroh said.

“I’ll meet you at the turtle duck pond,” Zuko responded, his voice distant, as the door opened.

“Hi,” You said, slightly embarrassed that you had been found listening.

“You should talk to him,” Iroh advised, a kind smile on his face.

You nodded, pushing open the door. “Hey Zuko.”

“Y/n? H-how much did you hear?”

“All of it,” you admitted feeling your face heat up.

“Oh, um-“

You cut him off. “Thank you for defending me.”

“Of course.”

You smiled at him. “About what I heard after that...”

“Oh, that,” He repeated, flustered.

“Mhmm,” you proded.

“Well, I-I guess I like you then.”

You chuckled at how spontaneous this situation was, but quickly realized it wasn’t a good idea. You moved over and sat in the chair next to Zuko. Taking his hands you beamed at him. “I like you too...even if you burned down my village.”

He groaned. “I’d like you a lot more if you’d stop binging that up.”

“It’s all a part of our story, the good and the bad.”

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P.S. I am open to requests!!!!!

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zukos-scribe · 4 years

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Hi can I request a poly spouses hc with zuko x fem! reader x sokka please? thank you, and maybe how katara, toph & aang views it too

yEET

ok so

zuko = strict

sokka = mischievous

you = somewhere in the middle

since their both leaders of their nations they can get pretty busy

since zuko is the more serious one, it takes him a lot of time to get his mind off the work that he ‘really should be doing right now’

and while sokka could definitely be serious when he was leading his tribe and helping out others... it was a little easier for him to break away from it all to relax with the two people he loves the most

you bounce between the two of them so that you can give them love and affection

bring them food, drink, and make sure they get some rest and are generally healthy

advice about leading was tossed and shared between the three of you

when you all had time to just spend time together

it usually ended up being a day that you and sokka would drag zuko out of the palace

sneak out and go spend some one on one time together

which could end up in a whole bunch of activities (wink wonk)

and the three of you would also make trips to see Uncle Iroh a lot

because who wouldn't want to see uncle???

helps the boys figure anything they might be struggling with

prepares tea (duh)

makes sure that you are taking care of yourself too

once and a while you'd get to meet up with aang, katara, and toph

a lot of that would be made up of you trading spots with aang or toph to have a silly fight with the other side

especially if you were around water or snow

cause you would always win with katara on your side

if anyone ever gave you guys shit for your relationship

toph would not hesitate to earthbend them in oblivion

katara would probably do something similar, but not as obvious

and aang would just try to give some advice to ignore it, but then would just end up shaking his head at the situation

on any special day (birthdays, holidays, anniversary, etc.) they always made sure that there was time for the three of you to spend time together

they would give you beautiful gifts that were always meaningful

like the time that zuko set you up a personal library in the palace

or when sokka went off and crafted you your own sword and matching dagger

training time would be for all three of you

all in all the relationship was strong, loving, and healthy

always supporting one another

and made sure that no one was left out, and lifted each other up in times of need

Iroh cried when you all got married

so much that a couple servants thought he was going to have a heart attack

hes ok tho

el fin

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enmy-writes · 3 years

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My Rock Star

Request: Anon: hii can i request a zuko x reader fic where the reader is in a famous girl group (like blackpink for example) & the whole gaang is backstage while the reader is getting ready for a performance & its just super fluffy & cute? Thanks!!

Word Count: 2,646

Fandom: ATLA (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Pairing: Zuko x Fem!Reader

Genre: All fluff. It’s some nice fluff time

Rated: 18+

Content Warnings: swearing, mentions of abuse (not detailed though), suggested themes but nothing bad

****My first request!! Sorry, anon, if I didn’t capture everything you wanted, but I hope it is! I am a sucker for music and bands, and instead of a blackpink approach, I gave the band instruments because I simp for instruments lol I might do a part 2 if this turns out well so lmk! Also, I learned how to make the “keep reading” line show up so that’s exciting yay me. Enjoy :)****

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It was about two hours before the show was supposed to start and Y/N was doing her normal self-routine before she had to go to her ‘Band-Team-Gang’ (or BTG as her and the girls liked to call it) pre-show rituals.

Y/N was a part of a famous girl group who had just recently started making it big in Ba Sing Se and were on their first huge tour. Normally, this would make any performer nervous of the attention and putting on a big show, but this was the environment that she thrived in.

Suki, Mai, Ty Lee, Azula, Yue, and herself all knew each other from an all-girl’s private school that they grew up in together and bonded immediately over their love for creating music. It was inevitable for them to become a group.

They spent most of their high school days writing songs and joking around in Y/N’s backyard bungalow her parents had gotten her for her twelfth birthday. To this day, they still go back there and do hot (dumb) girl shit.

“Why would we stop? That’s our home, of course we’d still go back there!” Ty Lee answered the interviewer with her signature hair flip and giggle.

Azula rolled her eyes at the girl, hiding a fond smile. “At this point, It’d be weird not to go back to that little corner of hell we made.” Yue smacked her arm quickly, “Azula! Don’t act like you haven’t written most of our top hits in the bean bag we definitely didn’t steal from the school lounge.”

The rest of the girls laughed, remembering how they had to hop the gates and sneak past the night guards to be able to get the bean bag. The plan would’ve been a total waste of time and definitely would have gotten them all expelled if anyone had caught them, but thank Mai’s ability to pick locks (which no one knows where she learned to do but they do not question it).

“Plus,” Suki chimed in. “Y/N’s dad makes the best snacks and meals for us. It’d be a federal crime to not take up that offer for as long as we can.”

Needless to say, the six girls were so comfortable with each other that every performance was just like every group practice with, like, thousands of extra guests of honor. They even have a couch lounge area as part of their stage set props. It just makes sense.

Even though those were her best friends ever, sisters even, Y/N had another friend group that she was super close with. Azula had introduced Y/N to her brother, Zuko, back when they were in their sophomore year of high school and the two instantly clicked. It had only taken a year of being friends and hiding crushes for them to get together, and the two were still going strong. Through him, Y/N met a gang of (crazy) people that he had spent his whole public schooling years.

Aang, an enthusiastic and bald, vegan kid who loved life and enjoyed everything around him; Katara, his pre-med and feminist girlfriend; Sokka, her hilarious and amazingly smart brother (though, sometimes his ideas are questionable); and Toph, a blind and tough girl who is on her way to ruin the top 1%. With Zuko, they were the tightest and happiest little family that automatically accepted Y/N when Zuko brought her over one night.

She was there when he went through a pyromaniac phase, his varying hair styles, and when he tried to get his father’s love back.Ozai, their father, was the owner and CEO of a massive weapons corporation. He had burned Zuko’s face on a hot stove and kicked him out of the house for suggesting that he raise the wage of all his employees to a comfortable living wage because many of his employees struggled to provide for their families even though they worked their asses off. Thankfully, his kind Uncle Iroh instantly picked the boy up off of the streets, letting him live with him and run his successful tea shop called the Jasmine Dragon.

Azula had been shoved away by her father mostly for sexist reasons. Ozai would never pass his company down to his daughter, no matter how smart and dedicated she was. He threw her in the private school where she lived year round. She had never told Y/N or any of the other girl’s any of this, Y/N had found out through Zuko.

Y/N’s mother was a successful lawyer and her father was a district attorney who were very very passionate about bringing justice to those of racial discrimination, domestic abuse, abuse in general, and orphan rights. Her mother was an orphan who was plain lucky to get adopted by a loving old couple who used their life savings to get her the education and life she deserved while her father was a victim of domestic abuse.

So, after months of convincing Zuko, Y/N told her parents about the two siblings. Long story short, they got Ozai arrested for his abuse crimes, bribery history, employee mistreatment, and many more crimes. They also adopted Azula herself and gave full custody of Zuko to his uncle.

Since then, the world has been peaceful for the group. Azula has started to recover from her trauma with the help of her friends, therapy, and love from two caring adults; and Zuko was glowing year round in the company of his uncle and friends.

A smile forms on her face, thinking of her large family and all they’ve gone through to get here, when the door to her personal backstage room opened up. The loud voices from Aang and Sokka met her ears next.

“I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU REMEMBERED THE HAM SANDWICHES WITH NO CRUST.” A kiss to her cheek and Sokka is instantly at her snack table.

“Y/N! How’d you know I was going to bring Appa and Momo?!” Aang walked his huge, white dog and lemur (don’t ask how he has it. It might be illegal, but no one can tell him no) to the pet bed corner she had put in.

Not answering them, Y/N just smiles at her friends who barged in and turns back to her mirror where she’s trying to decide her earring combination for the day. Warm arms snake their way around her waist, a body sliding up against her back soon after.

“What’s your ideas for tonight?” Zuko’s voice speaks quietly into her ear, causing her to hum and lean back against his chest slightly.

“I’m not sure. We’re going for the edgy look tonight, but we all know Ty Lee is still going to wear pink. Man, our manager is going to kill her...again.” They both laugh. “Ugh, why did you let me pierce my ears, like, ten times. There’s too many combinations to choose from!”

“Me?! I did-- never mind. Just grab a handful, no one can see them from the stage anyways.” Despite his attempt to seem like he doesn’t care, one of his ring-clad fingers starts moving his favorite pieces over into a little pile by themselves. Y/N rolls her eyes and starts putting his choices in random holes in her ear, pushing him back lightly so she can bend over closer to the mirror to see better.

“It’s the fit Zu… if the fit is a vibe, the confidence is there. If the confidence is there, nothing can stop my hot girl shit.” Her words cause him to let a huff of jealousy, flicking her arm playfully.

Their eyes meet in the mirror, and he can clearly see the mischief in them. Calming down, he jokes back. “Yeah, well, you may do your ‘hot girl shit,’ but no one can steal you from me. We’ve been here too long.”

Toph cuts in from across the room with a loud laugh. “Please, fire brains, I could steal Y/N if I tried.”

He whips around to face the short girl, “No you could not!!”

“Actually, she makes a point.” Katara says, nodding along in hopes to pick fun at the boy.

Sokka adds his two cents. “Honestly. Toph would just have to pick Y/N up and slam her against the wall or something and she’d tell her manager to send you a letter of resignation.”

The whole group laughs, save for the angsty boy, and Y/N wraps her hand around his wrist. She pulls him towards her and reaches for a peck on the cheek. “While that may be true,” she gets a glare. “I’m too big of a simp for you… and Uncle Iroh’s dinner and game nights.”

While the rest of them laugh, Zuko’s eyes soften and he presses his lips to hers in a short, soft kiss. Uncle Iroh adores his girlfriend and everything she has done for Zuko and Azula where he had no power to do anything. The man calls her more than he does Zuko himself, and he’s pretty sure Y/N convinced him to download Words With Friends on his phone to play with her for when she can’t make it to the weekly game night dates.

Y/N smiles up at him and pats his cheeks lovingly before moving to the wardrobe area of her room. She pulls out ‘Cards Against Humanity’ from a duffle bag on the floor before joining the rest of her friends around the lounge area, patting the seat beside her for Zuko to join them.

Everyone cheers at the sight of the black and white box with the many expansion packs that they have collected over the years. While Katara deals, everyone else makes bets on who is going to win this time. Y/N slides back into Zuko’s side as his arm comes to rest around her shoulders, playing with the ends of her H/L hair.

It’s about fifty minutes before the show is starting, and Y/N knows she has to start getting dressed and ready for the concert. Sighing, she slips from her boyfriend’s grasp (a small whine coming from him) and moves to her dressing corner. Suki, Ty Lee, Mai, Azula, and Yue had made their way to the room shortly after they started due to Sokka texting his girlfriend (Suki) to come over and join.

The rest of the girls notice you get up and leave as well, much to everyone else’s dismay. You reassure them to keep playing a few more rounds, not wanting to ruin their fun with you putting clothes on. Y/N quickly shoves her outfit choice on which is very hot, black, and riddled with chains. To top it off, she had thick-heeled combat boots on with numerous buckles on them. Her hair, makeup, and accessories have already been done so she heads back to the group.

‘Cards Against Humanity’ has been packed up neatly and her friends are lounging around, getting last minute snacks and quality time before they go to their special seats right in front of the stage. Nothing but the best for her friends. Sokka and Katara are the first people to see her, and the former lets out his own wolf whistle in his own way to hype Y/N up.

“DAMN, my best friend is HOT AS HELL. Zuko, you lucky ass man.” Katara hits him, but shoots her a wink as the rest of the gang look over. Y/N laughs giddily through their praises and hyped words (Toph in good spirit rather than actually seeing her outfit), as she makes her way back to her spot on the couch.

Zuko, who hadn’t been able to take his eyes off her yet, quickly grabs her bare waist and tugs her onto his lap to hold her tight. “So… this is what you meant by ‘hot girl shit.’” Letting out a loud laugh, Y/N turns her head and gives him a quick kiss. “I’m a rock star, baby, what can I say.”

Aang cheers out of nowhere. “Yes! I’ve always wanted to be a groupie!” More laughter and jokes ring throughout the room, keeping the atmosphere as light as always,

A knock at the door interrupts them. A man is standing there in all black with a headset on and a sleek, red (with little sparkles that only gleam in the light), electric guitar carefully caressed in his hands. While they are a girl group, their success has mainly come from being a girl group who also plays all their instruments. With Mai on the drums, Ty Lee on the keyboard, Azula and Y/N on electric guitars, Yue on the acoustic guitar, Suki on the bass; the band is truly a sight with all of them sharing the vocals and their enthusiastic (near crackhead) energy that give their crowd a good show.

“Miss L/N? This is your five minute warning.” He tells them, not bothered by the usual group of people who are constantly in these rooms with her.

“Thanks Lee!” Y/N hops up to get her pride and joy (her child as Suki and Mai like to joke about). “I’ll be right out.”

Knowing these are the last pre-game minutes, everyone starts getting up to leave the room as well. Zuko lingers by Y/N who’s busy making sure her instrument is tuned perfectly for the numbers she’s about to perform.

“I can feel you staring, Zu,” She smiles, still looking down at her strings. He huffs out a laugh, reaching out to push a piece of hair back to see her face.

“Good luck out there, my rock star. Don’t do too much hot girl shit.”

“Oh, I’m doing all the hot girl shit.” A glare. “I’m kidding! I’m kidding… unless…?” She laughs at his fed up face. Reaching up, she presses one last, lingering kiss to his lips, enjoying the feeling of his fingers clutching her sides firmly and the feeling of his heart beat under her palm that’s resting on his chest.

“Bye, love. I’ll see you after the show.” She whispers, sealing the promise with a kiss before moving back. “Alright kids! Get the hell out of my dressing room.” Y/N shouts at her friends and they all leave together, laughing away.

The rest of them wish her luck before moving away, Sokka sprinting to find Suki one last time. Zuko holds onto her free hand, watching her laugh at ‘Simp Sokka’ with his small smile on his face. He kisses her hand, pulling her attention back to him.

“Bye, rock star. I’ll see you after the show. Break a leg, yeah?” His cliche words make her laugh more, pulling away from him and towards the rest of her band who are chanting “BTG! BTG!”.

“Zu… I don’t break legs. I break hearts.” And with one last mischievous look, she mouths ‘hot girl shit’ and struts away in that way that makes Zuko want to make her cancel the show completely.

His phone buzzes a few minutes after he caught up with his friends in their special closed off section on the floor. He opens the notification and it sends him to Instagram where Y/N had tagged him in a post. The smile grows on his face with every second he takes in the post.

Katara must’ve taken the picture. The angle, lighting, and quality could only be done by her. Y/N was on his lap, dressed to go on stage. Zuko’s mouth was almost touching her ear, definitely when he was whispering to her, and her face was wide in a smirk. They looked good, perfect even. The caption is what made him laugh, warmth and pride that she is his spreading through his chest.

“Y/N_L/N: for him? I’m always on my hot girl shit”

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swimminginanunknownparadise · 3 years

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Remember me

pairing: General Iroh II x fem!reader

summery: Your husband has been out of communication with you for days and your daughter just wanted a lullaby

a/n: So I was watching LOK (as I have been for like years at this point) and I fell in love with a background character (again, as I have been for like years at this point) and Iroh II was said background character. What can I say? I love a man in uniform. This was originally posted on ao3 but I also wanted to post this on here!

She sighed and shook her head. Iroh was off commanding his soldiers again and it was on nights such as those that worried her. She knew her husband was a capable man, he was a general after all. But of course she still worried. How could she not? That was the man she loved and the father or her child. Ursa was sleeping soundly in her room, waiting for her fathers return. Herself and Ursa were his world, he was theirs and their family was about as close as a family could be. Worrying about him was only natural.

She sat at the table, hands cradling a cup of tea in her hands. It was late into the night and she was adamant on staying up until her husband returned. She had been since she’d heard about what happened in Republic City. Amon, The Equalists, the damage to the city, to the poor people who lived there… Tenzin had asked him and his army to help take back the city and face Amon, the leader of the Equalists. Iroh was happy to help. She bit her lip as her mind recited the news she’d gotten about her husband.

“General Iroh led his army into the city. It was quiet. None of the Equalists had greeted them. However, the General and his fleet were overwhelmed by a series of bombs and some sort of air crafts. General Iroh attacked from the helm of his ship, he managed to destroy several air crafts until he struck a bomb midair. He fell into the water. All we know is the Avatar Korra rescued him and that he was hurt. I’m very sorry, but we don’t have any more information at this moment.” She just looked out of the window into the gardens. She could see Ursa and her friends playing. She looked happy and she could only imagine her daughter had told her friends about the mission her father was on and how he’d be home in a few days and tell her all the “really cool parts” like he always had. She was six, she needed her father. He was coming home. He had to.

That had been days ago and she hadn’t heard a word about it since. She’d been staying up, hoping to get word about her husband but none came. Ursa had sensed her mother’s worry and had started sleeping in her parents room. She had gotten her daughter to sleep in her room for the first time in days and part of her was proud of herself. Ursa was never as well behaved with her as she was her father. She was definitely a daddy’s girl. She looked up from the cup as she heard the sound of little feet slapping against the marble floors. She set her cup down when Ursa came barreling towards her.

“Mommy! Mommy!” Ursa squealed, jumping into her mother’s arms. “Darling, what happened? Are you alright?” She ran a hand over her daughters hair and up and down her back in hopes of soothing her. Ursa sniffled and nuzzled her face into her mother’s robe. “I had a nightmare,” she mumbled. “You were crying and daddy wasn’t coming home and I was all alone!” She hiccuped and sniffled and her mother cupped her small face in her hands.

“Darling, it was only a dream,” she cooed. “Daddy will be back soon, and when he does get back he’ll give you a great big hug and he’ll tell you all about his trip. Ok?” Ursa leaned into her mother’s touch and she wiped away her tears with her thumbs. “But what if he doesn’t come back?” The child’s bottom lip trembled. “Oh honey, he’ll come back. He always does.” He had to. Ursa nodded again and wiped face with her nightgown sleeve. Her long black hair had been unbraided, probably her own doing. Iroh had always done it when he was there, (Y/N) could never get it right.

“Mommy?” Ursa looked back up at her mother and hugged her. “Can you sing daddy’s song he always sings when he goes away?” She smiled at her and nodded, cradling her child her arms. She hummed softly and Ursa curled into her mother’s embrace. “Remember me, though I have to say goodbye. Remember me, don't let it make you cry. For even if I'm far away I’ll hold you in my heart. I’ll sing a secret song to you, each night we are apart.” She rocked her child in her arms and watched as her eyes drifted shut. Still, she kept singing. She didn’t know if it was for herself or her daughter. She just knew it was comforting. Ursa was tired and she was glad for that. There wouldn’t be any arguments about bed time. She didn’t think she could handle one.

“Remember me, though I have to travel far. Remember me, each time you hear a sad guitar. Know that I'm with you the only way that I can be. Until you're in my arms again, remember me…” Ursa had been lulled to sleep at some point through the song and she smiled. She didn’t want to risk waking her up so she just sat there with her. She continued with her humming. It comforted her, imagining her husband were singing along with her. They often sang Ursa lullabies together before she went to bed, and if it wasn’t a lullaby is was a bedtime story. Ursa loved them and sometimes it was hard to say no when she asked for another.

She didn’t know how much time had passed but after a good long while she heard the sound of footsteps, ones she knew better than anyone. She stopped humming and looked at her dear Iroh as he stepped into the room with a bouquet of fire lilies in hand. She wondered how long it had actually been, it still pitch black outside. What flower shop was open at that time of night? He was about to say something but she quickly held a finger to her lips and looked quickly down at the sleeping child in her arms. He nodded and set the flowers down before lightly walking over and gently picking Ursa up. He smiled at her, full of love, and stood up fully. She stirred in his arms and opened her eyes just enough to see him.

“Daddy?” She yawned and and stretched her little arms. “I’m here, sweetie.” He said softly. “Now I think it’s time for bed.” She nodded and nuzzled her face into the crook of his arm as he took her to her room. His footsteps faded and she stood up, letting out a deep breath. She looked at the lilies and took the vase off of the table and began filling it with water. She felt the need to busy herself to ignore the lump growing in her throat.

“(Y/N), Darling,” Iroh called gently as he stepped back into the room. He’d discarded his jacket in their room before he came back and he looked more dressed down. She looked over at him and placed the lilies in the vase. She placed them on the table, as she did she felt his eyes on her. When she looked back at him he was smiling. She couldn’t hold it in anymore. The relief crashed over her and her bottom lip trembled. He saw her tearful expression and quickly enveloped her in his embrace. “Darling, what’s wrong?” He knew what was wrong, he wasn’t stupid. He just wanted to give her the chance to tell him on her own.

She clung to him, as if he’d just disappear if she didn’t. She took a deep breath, the scent of his cologne filled her senses. He was home. “I was so worried!” She closed her eyes and he pulled her closer. “We had no idea what had happened to you! I had no idea if you would come back to us!” A sob wracked over her and she gripped his shirt. “I just didn’t know what to do. How could I even tell Ursa her father-“ she cut herself off with a whimper.

“I’m here, love. I’m here.” He kissed her temple and pulled away from her, placing his hand on her cheeks. She looked at him and nodded. He was home, he was safe. He peppered light kisses all over her face and wiped away her tears. “I’m sorry you had to go through that. I’d never put you through that intentionally.” She nodded and hugged him again. “I know, my love. Don’t apologize. I’m just happy you’re finally home.” He nodded and rested his chin on her head and just stood there. She was still crying, he could tell by her soft shaking and sniffling. They stood there for a while, just holding each other. She needed, and so did he.

The fear of not seeing his family again has always been in the back of his mind whenever he went out. It used to not be like that, before her and Ursa. But now that he had them both, coming home was more important than ever. He couldn’t fathom not being able to put Ursa down for bed or walk with his wife in the garden or play with Ursa or hug the love of his life. He could only imagine how his wife must’ve felt.

“Let’s go to bed, please,” She mumbled into his chest. “I’m tired and I don’t think I can bare to sleep alone one more night.” He nodded, smiling softly as he walked her to their room. She glanced at his jacket, he’d placed it over the chair against the wall. She took off her robe and placed it over the jacket and slid into bed. He lied down beside her after a moment and she just looked at him for a good while. He looked back at her and smiled again. He kept I picture of her with him wherever he went. He always looked at it during stressful time but being able to see her in person was far better. He wrapped an arm around her and she curled into him, he was warm against the cold mattress.

a/n: Ok, I just love writing domestic fluff, it’s my favorite! Buuut I also really love highschool and College AUs! One of those two are probably going to be next! Maybe ATLA but I’m not totally sure, I kinda just write when I’m inspired!

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