#I just imagine Zuko being an anxious ball of nerves but doing his best to hide it from Katara

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this hurts | zutara

Hello anon! Thanks for the ask!

Let's go ahead and put a TW on this for childbirth and pregnancy.

This hurts

Zuko hated feeling useless. If nothing else, he was a man of action.

It was what had led him to finding the Avatar, and eventually teaching Aang firebending. It was also why, after long days of policy meetings where nothing seemed to change, Zuko would slip on a familiar old mask and take his daos, slipping into the quiet streets of Caldera City to help the helpless.

But now, watching Katara's face contort in pain, all he could do was let her squeeze his hand until she broke his bones.

"This hurts," she whimpered in between contractions.

"I know, love, but you're doing so well. You're amazing at everything you do, and this is no exception."

She let out a deep groan that made his stomach twist into knots.

"Not much longer," said Yugoda. "Just one or two more pushes."

"See? Nearly there. You've done so, so beautifully," Zuko said, brushing back a damp lock from her face. Katara took a deep breath and nodded.

"Just two more. I've already done way more than that, right?" She asked.

"You have! You're so strong. So, so brave," he whispered.

"Ready?" Yugoda asked.

Katara met his his eyes, and he beamed at her, so gorgeous even after hours of labor.

"Okay," she said. "Ready."

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