#zutaramonth

[pink-concorde]

☾𖤓 Happy Zutara Month! 𖤓☽

Day Thirty: Don’t Hide from Me

The Blue Spirit has been unmasked, as he shall not hide from his love.

#zutara #Pinks Art #zutara month 2023 #day thirty: don’t hide from me #zutara month day thirty don’t hide from me #zutaramonth2023 #zutara month #zutaramonth #bluetara #blue spirit zuko #zuko x katara #katara x zuko

[misframes]

𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚞𝚙𝚘𝚗 𝚊 𝚙𝚘𝚘𝚕𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎 [𝙰𝙼𝚅] | ...𝚒 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚠𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐?

#zutara #zuko x katara #zutaramonth #zutara month 2023 #avatar #avatar the last airbender #the national #once upon a poolside #amv #zutaraamv

[thewokewordsmith]

 Zutara Month- Touch Starved

@zutaramonth

#Zuko #Katara #zutaramonth #avatar the last airbender #Animelovefool #atla #legend of Aang

[sokkastyles]

Zutara Month Day 24: Blush

Featuring the "omg I can't believe he/she is blushing" sideways glance at each other.

Do you think they talked later about who was more embarrassed, who totally saved whose butt at the agni kai, who is the easiest to tease or the most stubborn?

(Hint: they're both dorks.)

#zutara #zuko #katara #zutaramonth #zutara month

[sunandmoon-world]

Day 28: Catching feelings

The hands in the second panel 💀

#zutara #zutara fanart #zutara month april 2022 #Zutara month #zutaramonth

[zutarabender]

@zutaramonth day 27: Tea Shop

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"Why did you decide to retire here, sir? Why not closer to Zuko?"

This had been bothering Katara for months, especially since Zuko and Mai's break-up. Zuko was lonely. He had made loyal friends and allies in his court, but his letters were still wistful and taciturn. Knowing this, Katara had jumped on the opportunity of representing her family in King Kuei's wedding, knowing that Zuko would be there, but her anxiety hadn't receded. She still hadn't gotten to see him. He'd been in the Royal Palace for hours in a meeting of heads of state.

Katara had come to wait for him at the Jasmine Dragon, and that was where she'd stubbornly stayed. The tea shop had long closed for the day, but old General Iroh was still kind enough to sit with her for a cup of tea before performing all of the closing duties, and was now pondering her question with the gravity it deserved.

"An old man has his dreams too," he said after a long pause. "My nephew has his own path to follow, and he won't think on his own if he expects me to do all the thinking for him. Unfortunately," the man went on with a sigh, "that old habit seems to come back whenever I'm around."

Katara shook her head. This wasn't about the Fire Nation, or honor, or anything royals and nobles concerned themselves with.

"I think he really needs you."

When the old man put down his cup of tea, Katara was surprised to discover that he was smiling.

"Do you wish for your father to be with you all the time, Katara?"

She wanted to say yes, of course she would, but the words got stuck in her throat. After having so much responsibility thrust upon her, after seeing so much of the world, going back to the role of a daughter hadn't been as much of a relief as she'd thought it would. Her father had been glad to make up for lost time, but Katara wasn't the little girl he'd left behind. His form of support, while welcome, wasn't always what she needed. Katara sometimes felt they got along better the more distance there was between them.

"No, I suppose not," she conceded, and decided to drop it. If General Iroh understood her point, he was deliberately avoiding it. Zuko himself never acted sad or resentful over his uncle's choices, so anything else she could say would be overstepping.

"My nephew would be a fool if he let you go. You could make each other very happy."

Katara choked on her tea, coughing furiously and feeling her face grow hot. Where did that come from, now? Had her true feelings been so obvious? It wasn't like she tried to conceal them, not particularly. Zuko was her friend, and deserving of affection. But having the truth so plainly out in the open was a whole new level of terrifying.

"It's not-I mean, sir, Zuko... your nephew... he's, well, great, and all, but..."

The door to the tea shop opened. Zuko stood there in his full royal garb, and Katara could do nothing but stare, her mouth still open from the sentences she'd struggled to get out. It had only been a few months, but his hair had grown longer, his posture more confident. He embodied his role as the Fire Lord with a naturality that astounded her. As focused on him as she was, it was hard to miss the precise moment in which he noticed her. Zuko's face lit up so vividly that Katara's heart melted, her senses tingling, and he walked toward her 

"Katara! It's so good to see you."

Anything she could have said was lost in his embrace. She just held him tight, hoping this gesture would get the right amount of feeling across. Had she dared to open her mouth, Katara would have had no chance of convincing General Iroh of her indifference.

"When did you get to Ba Sing Se?" Zuko was asking her, searching her face for answers to questions he wouldn't voice. "It's a long trip for you. Shouldn't you be resting?"

"No, I'm fine. Got here this morning, got plenty of rest. I... I just came here to see you." Wanting to gloss over after what she'd just said, she gestured toward the empty cups. "We were talking over tea."

"Right," he said with a smile. "Let me get that."

"No, no." General Iroh got up from his seat, cup in hand. "You sit down and rest, Fire Lord Zuko. I'll get back to work."

"Uncle, I-"

"If you want to make yourself useful, please walk Katara to her apartment when she wishes to go. Even in the Inner Ring, a lady cannot be too careful."

As General Iroh walked away, Katara and Zuko exchanged a glance. His cheeks were red, his expression mortified, and his eyes jumped away from hers as if they burned.

Katara's stomach clenched. Zuko knew exactly what his uncle was up to, and they were not going to see the end of it until the old man got his way.

#zutaramonth #zutara month #zutaramonth2022 #zutara month 2022 #zutara #zuko #katara #my stuff

[cynical-mystic]

ZKMonth22 Day 26: Scars

The screams tore at Katara’s throat as they wrenched her out of sleep. Her hands were clutching the blankets she was tangled up in, and before she could get her bearings the door adjoining her and Zuko’s room opened.

“Katara!”

She was in Zuko’s arms once he crossed the room, and she buried her face in his chest.

“Shh,” he said, running his hand over her hair and patting her back.

It was then she realized she was sobbing, huge stomach sobs that made her shoulders ache. Instead of fighting it, she let it run its course, snuggling into Zuko and making him hold her even tighter.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, her tears subsided and she collapsed in Zuko’s arms. He pulled her into his lap and continued to hold her, rubbing her back and whispering comfort until she wrapped her arms around him in return.

“Nightmares?” he asked, letting his arms settle around her waist.

She nodded into his neck.

“Azula?”

She nodded again.

“Me?”

She let out a dry sob as she nodded again.

“I’m right here, Katara,” he soothed. “Azula lost. You saved me. Everything is alright.”

She nodded again, burying her face in his shoulder.

He pulled her closer and returned to rubbing her back. They sat in a companionable silence for a while before Zuko spoke again.

“I have them too.”

She pulled back and looked at his face. His golden eyes met hers and she saw the pain she felt in them.

“Sometimes I don’t get in front of you in time,” he whispered. “Sometimes I have to watch from the ground as Azula beats you. Sometimes…”

His voice trailed off.

“I’m here,” she whispered, putting her hand on his scarred cheek. “Azula lost. You saved me. We’re both alright.”

He let out a puff of air, amused at her turning her words back on him.

“I know,” he said, reaching up to put a hand on the one she had on his face. “I’m so glad.”

Katara put her forehead on his and closed her eyes, soaking in his presence.

“Stay with me,” she whispered.

“Always and forever,” he whispered back.

It didn’t take much for Katara to meet his lips with hers. They kissed deeply and slowly before releasing each other. Katara moved off of Zuko’s lap and wriggled back under the covers. He joined her, pulling them over himself and laying as close to her as he could get. She rolled away from him and he pulled her to his chest, resting his arm over her waist and sliding the other beneath her head. She snuggled into him and he sighed.

Together, they slept, the scars of their past held at bay for one more night.

#zutara #zutara month #zutara month 2022 #zutara month april 2022 #zkmonth #zkmonth22 #zutaramonth #zutaramonth2022 #fanfic #zutara fanfic #tw ptsd #trigger: ptsd

[favlie]

cozy at night zzz @zutaramonth day 5: living together and day 11: one bed -- do not repost and/or use without permission!

#zutara #atla #zutara month #zuko #katara #my art #katara is one lucky girl #hemust be so warm #so cozy #i want to be t here #right in themiddle of these two #hehe #hehehe #yes i'm still feeling the zk vibez ~

[lotustiled]

zuko: *internal panic intensifies*

@zutaramonth day 14: elope

#zutara #zutara fanart #my art #zutara month #zutara month 2023 #drawing these two gives me so much serotonin

[bythepen98]

@zutaramonth Day 3: After all these years ||

I just love the idea of them learning to dance together and being so very cute and awkward about it at first 🥺💕.

Brief backstory:

Although they were busy preparing for the war, they still needed time to have fun and de-stress so a small feast with music and dancing seemed like a good idea. Zuko and Katara were pushed to spend time together by the rest of the Gaang because they've had enough of the weird distance between the two, brought by brewing feelings that both weren't sure about acknowledging yet. At this point, they've already resolved most of their issues and were on track to becoming really good friends until the 'complication' happened.

Feelings can be ass sometimes fr.

Somehow, what started as a one time, peer pressured, clumsy bonding attempt between two hyperaware-of-each-other teenagers ended up lasting longer than expected. Excuses would be made to continue dancing together because once the initial awkwardness has passed, they found that it was actually quite relaxing (especially for two usually hot headed people) just going through the motions and communicating with looks and gentle touches what they had zero courage to say out loud. Both were also restless and couldn't always spend their hours training so dancing felt like fair game. A very pleasant and completely platonic way of passing the time with a good friend, or at least that's what they told themselves.

Then the war ended, feelings were finally acknowledged and returned now that there was enough time to reflect and actually do something about it and time continued to pass. No matter the changes and busy schedules that came with adulthood and bearing the responsibilities of ruling/helping rule a nation, some things remained constant. Though they never broadcasted it, the Gaang knew that Katara and Zuko would sometimes be found at night just swaying in each other's arms while they quietly talked about their day. It became a tradition - their way to bond and reconnect after a busy day. It was also muscle memory at this point and something they would naturally drift to doing when the opportunity arose. If they weren't training, lounging and drinking tea or walking arm in arm along the courtyard for a stroll, they'd be dancing.

Ofc the dances varied. Most of the time it was simple, intimate, and didn't require much energy. It was during festivals and other special events where they'd let loose and swap partners with their friends. They definitely would've taught each other's traditional dances too. Most of the time they stuck to couple dances though.

The two would then make it to their golden years surrounded by friends and family. In this au, Aang, Sokka and Suki are definitely still alive and kicking and they, together with Toph, would reminisc about the good old days and pat themselves in the back for helping get Zuko and Katara together. They would've gotten together eventually anyway but the Gaang just sped up the process and the credit for starting the whole dancing tradition goes to them. Aang isn't afraid to admit that he and whoever he married in this au also partake in said tradition; Sokka and Suki would do so every now and then but they much prefer exchanging swords as their love language; Toph is indifferent and much prefers just sitting back and letting them enjoy themselves.

This is way over due but I'm glad I was able to finish it. Will sadly be the only prompt I'll be able to do for zutara month bc life threw a wrench and made me too busy, though I'm still interested in making the other prompts at a later date. /N

#zutara month 2023 #day 3 #after all these years #zutara #zutara fanart #zuko x katara #zuko fanart #katara fanart #atla #avatar the last airbender #not a writer but I couldn't help including a very brief background that popped while drawing this

[fabdante]

@zutaramonth day 16: fortune teller

searching for ursa lands zuko and katara in makapu village and they maybe make a pitstop at aunt wu’s (because i liked these i thought i’d post them separate from the fics!)

#zutara #atla #avatar the last airbender #avatar #zuko #katara #prince zuko #zutara month #zutara month 2023 #my art #i forgot!! to tag!!! this post!!

[pink-concorde]

☾𖤓 Happy Zutara Month! 𖤓☽

Day Nine: Southern Water Tribe

Katara is very happy to have Zuko visiting her. :)

#zutara #Pinks Art #zutara month 2023 #day nine: southern water tribe #zutara month day nine southern water tribe #zutaramonth2023 #zutara month #zutaramonth #zuko x katara #katara x zuko

[llamalpaca]

@zutaramonth day 24 (blush) & if you squint day 21 (PDA) aka Ambassador Katara showing off her boyfriend

or, continuing my unofficial tradtion of ‘it’s my birthday, here’s some zutara’, hope you like it ❤️💙

#zutara #zutara month #atla #katara #zuko

[thewokewordsmith]

@zutaramonth

Day 2- A Shoulder To Cry On

NEVER

https://archiveofourown.org/works/47190529

Avatar: Last Airbender

Words: 1,671

Genre: Hurt/Comfort/Romance

Character: Zuko, Katara

They never talked about that day. They went on around each other as if it had never ever happened, but Katara had never forgotten.

#Zutara #Zuko #Katara #Avatar the last airbender #zutaramonth

[sokkastyles]

Zutara Month Day 14: Elope

Firelord Zuko and Chieftess Katara disappear from a global summit and wake up in a hotel room Hangover style as husband and wife.

#zutara #zuko #katara #zutaramonth #au prompt #fic prompt

[iela-0989]

Acceptance🥹❤️Zutara Month 2023

@zutaramonth

Acceptance is simply love in practice.

When you love, you accept.

When you lack love, you judge.

-Abhijit Naskar-

I saw this one post, that claimed, it is somehow a taboo for Zuko & Katara to be in a relationship, beyond friendship. Because apparently according to them, Katara shouldn't be in a romantic relationship with someone, whose his past 'crimes', might still traumatizing her. Probably they think, it would be a toxic relationship if Zuko & Katara ended up together, as lovers~ & for some reasons, it's okay if they just remained friends~ Best friends at its finest~

Well, I beg to differ~ I think, it is already well-accepted in the fandom (or at least in Zutara fanon) that, when Katara decided to forgive Zuko, giving him another chance to earn back her trust, that is also means that, she is ready to let go all her long held grudges towards him, letting what has happened in the past to remain in the past, & move on. It doesn't necessarily mean that she has to forget everything he has done though. But, when she decided to forgive him, she also choose to see the best in him~

Also, along the way through their friendship, I believe, she will slowly learn & understand, the reason behind Zuko's past behaviours (Ozai to be held accountable obviously). Though nothing can justify what has happened between them in the past, at least she knows, it's not fair to blame him forever, not when he's trying so hard to redeem himself & ever since he asked for forgiveness, he has done nothing but to correct his mistakes in the past, to prove he's worthy of her trust again~

I'm bad at being critical😅 It was quite a struggle for me to construct sentences🥲 I'm sorry if my english is confusing😅 Thank you for reading it till the end though🥹❤️

#zutara #zutara month #zutara month 2023 #zutara fanart #zuko #katara #zuko x katara #avatar the last airbender #atla #atla fanart #day fifteen: Acceptance #iela-0989