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these-things-illneversay · 30 days

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Oh wait-- There's more!

If its not obvious yet, Toph is definitely my favorite character in ATLA.

I personally relate to her struggle of being small, having a youthful face and seemingly fragile appearance, with over-bearing parents. Aside from that, she's basically everything I aspire to be lmao. She's self-assured, decisive and so unapologetically herself, and I admire that trait!

#i frickin love toph #atla #avatar the last airbender #toph beifong #beifong #atla fanart #toph fanart #toph #rin's fanart

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somegirlontheinternet135 · 2 months

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To set something straight, I've been making theories about this guy the second I heard his backstory (big spoilers ahead!)

At first, hearing about how Capsaicin Cookie was born from a lava lake, instantly gave me the idea that his birth was the result of an experiment gone wrong. And when "Legend Of The Red Dragon" came out within an update later, my gears only turned even more, later theorizing that Capsaicin Cookie was likely the result of the first attempt in making the puppet dragon

I would go on to soon drop due to not having enough information to properly cover it, but thanks to the beast yeast, like a phoenix, theories were born from the ashes anew! But not just theories my friends, a full blown prediction!

Now this was said a few times already, but I'll say here for good measure: Capsaicin Cookie is, in some way, connected to the beasts in some, more specifically, Burning Spice Cookie

I mean, c'mon! The evidence is right in front us!

They have similar character designs

They have similar color schemes

Both have something to do with spice

They're in the same frickin pose

And the fact that Capsaicin used to rely so much on him "holding back," and Burning Spice being notorious for destruction is just too perfect

Ok with all the information out of the way, I've narrowed it down to three regarding Capsaicin's creatio. It's either:

A. Capsaicin was the original "empty" vessel for Burning Spice, but something happened, causing in his birth

B. Burning Spice could be a great ancestor of Capsaicin, which would explain why his was locked away in the first place, maybe whoever locked him up knew of the beasts and saw him as a threat

C. Burning Spice could be a part of Capsaicin in some way(TLDR: pulling a Steven Universe)

At the point l, you might be wondering, "Sure, these are possible theories, but what about the prediction?" Well friends, may I direct you to our second key player, Golden Cheese Cookie. Now, knowing that everyone in her kingdom is basically in a coma, and seeing her friends forming armies for the war, it's pretty logical that she'll have to find other cookies to volunteer to fight in the war, but has every reason not to. Mostly due to what last time, the main reason is that she gets attached way too fast, way too easily. Fortunately, other ancients are very understanding of this, but do try to convince GC into doing the right thing, and eventually through one way or another, she ends recruiting Capsaicin for the war

Their relationship is very slow burn, with GC showing Capsaicin nothing but tough love as to not get attached to him(think Toph from ATLA) but ends not working for her, and slowly and surely, the two get close, like mother and son. . . At some point in the story, it isn't long for a certain someone to find out about their relationship

Now tell me, what sounds more metal. . ?

Learning about your past, and being forced to kill your mother figure due to her "stealing what's ours!"

Or Getting closure after loosing so much, just be forced to harm your adopted son after finding out his origins

#cookie run kingdom #cookie run #capsaicin cookie #burning spice cookie #put on your tin foil hats people #also may or may not have another post in the works #stay tuned^^#golden cheese cookie

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pinkykitten · 5 years

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Defend

Avatar The Last Airbender

Aang x airbender! female reader

Warning: reader almost dies, violence lol those FiReBeNdErS

Specifics: angst, fluff, romance, drabble, race neutral reader

People: aang, zuko, azula, katara, dai li

Words: 528

Requested: By anon Can I get instead of aang being shocked by lightning by Azula in ba sing se, his airbending s/o pushed him out of the way so that she was the one to take the hit for him and she wakes up weeks later and everyone especially aang welcomes her back because he missed her? Fluff angst?

Authors Note: aggh remember 2006-2008 when this show was like everyones jam, its so dope! i still love this show to pieces and wish more shows were like this. i love getting request for this fandom, lol ever since i was young i always said i was a firebender, which bender r u darlings?

Aang was trying to go into his avatar state, you and Katara fighting Zuko, Azula and the Dai Li.

“How we doing over there?” You called out to Katara as you fought Azula the best you could. Producing a gush of air and blowing the fire bender away.

“I think we’re out numbered,” Katara was trying her hardest as well. Doing everything she could. Every one depended on Aang. Azula returned to you and almost blew fire on you, you dodged the attack and made a gust of wind blow Azula up and let her fall to the ground.

Aang finally went close to his avatar state. You and Katara looked up, amazed. As he was about to fully go into the state Azula pointed her fingers at him, about to zap him with lightning. You were quick to your decision and thought of no one else except Aang. With out a second thought you screamed and pushed Aang out of the way. The electricity shot you and you broke out in agonizing pain.

Aang got out of his avatar state to see you, “no y/n!”

Azula snickered and Katara tried to pick you up. “Aang we have to leave, now!” Aang rushed to your side and saw that you were knocked out. He felt so bad and guilty that he didn’t protect you. “Yeah lets leave.”

They brought you back to Appa, laying you on the soft fur. As your group made it to a safe hide out Aang was worried about you the whole ride. Looking after you and making sure you were okay. He rubbed your face and kept repeating, “I’m sorry.”

You were gone for about a week. You were unconscious and taken care of by many. Katara healed your wounds and Aang was with you everyday.

You woke up in a soft bed and looked at your surroundings. Sleeping soundly next to you was Aang, his hand clutching for yours. You were so happy that he was okay and that you were able to see him.

“Aang,” you whispered softly as you massaged his scalp. “Hey Aang, I’m awake.”

Aang stirred in his sleep but then he awoke. Surprise on his face he had on a beaming smile. “Oh my god y/n, is it really you? You’re awake!”

Aang was back to his excited self as he jumped to you, embracing you. You chuckled. “Are you hurt?”

Aang was so surprised you were asking him this, you were the one who sacrificed your life for him. “Am I hurt? Y/n I should be asking you this. Thank you y/n, you saved my life.”

You shrugged, “it was nothing.”

“It was something though, I owe you.”

You shook your head, “you never have to owe me anything, I know you would of done the same for me.” You grinned and held onto his hand tighter.

Aang came closer to you and kissed you lightly on the cheek and then a soft peck on your lips. “I was so worried about you. Don’t do that again okay. I can’t bare to lose you.”

You placed your hands on his face, “nor can I lose you.”

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timur-pannonicus · 2 years

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A much needed argument

Azula: You dare lecture me how much you loved father! If you really did you would have found a way despite everything to earn it! To overcome yourself!

Zuko: Yeah, and if you craved mother's love you would have found a way to not act like a monster at all times! You could have earned it!

Toph: I'm frickin blind but even I can see how badly both of them screwed both of you over. You were their children! None of you should have had to "earn" their love! Here, this is the card of the therapist I visit about my parent issues, I suggest you both visit her before your kids suffer like you did.

#atla humor #avatar the last airbender #zuko #azula #cartoon #philosophy #toph #toph is the voice of reason

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arty-holly · 3 years

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People who will be initially shocked by zutara but will ship it:-

Pakku, Piandao ,some of the nobles in the council.

Aang - he's such a sweet good kid and he wants what's best for katara ( yes, people can ship zutara and love aang, i am looking right at u antis)

Mai - she finds love with ty lee and goes off to be a bounty hunter with jun and ty lee.

People who were practically waiting for it and will ship it hard:-

Iroh - will scream " MY OTP!" from the rooftops if he has to.

Hakoda - has already declared zuko as his son in law.

Ursa - gives subtle hints to both of them.

Toph - complains that she is getting an earache from the way their hearts race and to get a move on.

The whole frickin palace staff ie guards, maids, palanquin bearers, workers, servants - make plans to set them up since they love katara and zuko.

King Kuei and Bhumi - how have i never thought of this before, they would love it. Bhumi relentlessly teases them.

Sokka - wholehearted blessings to them. He might threaten zuko that if he hurts katara, he'll probably kill him. Other than that 😆😆.

Azula - after a lot of mental therapy and after Ursa comes back. ( i'm just gonna pretend the comics don't exist because i hate absolutely HATE what they did to her in the comics) she will ship it. I live for katara and azula friendship and zuko and azula bonding.

Jin - will give katara tips that zuzu is really shy and to make the first move bcz he definitely won't.

Lee and his family from the Earth kingdom - after zuko comes to visit them and sets things right.

Yue - will intensely fangirl with the other spirits.🌙🌙

Gran Gran - will interrogate zuko thoroughly and will then ship it.

Jun - the original zutara shipper, respect for this queen. 😎

Ty lee and suki - they would be internally screaming " JUST KISS " whenever they see zuko and katara

Now moving on to the animal kingdom :-

Momo and Bosco - C'mon, we know they will.

The turtleducks in the pond - turtleducks always help another awkward turtleduck in need. ( even the turtleducks ship it , lol)

Can i just point out that that whatever u may ship, no one not mai not sokka or anyone else will ever love those turtleducks as much as katara. That is a fact. ( If u ask me, that one reason is enough to ship zutara). She would make waves and ice slides for them to play about. And they would absolutely adore her.

Druk - just like the turtleducks.

> I hc that they would take a long time to be in a relationship ( what can i say, i love slowburn) and only when both of them are mature and ready.

> Hama will come back and teach katara many SW forms. They would rebuild the SW.

> At first katara would be an ambassador and after some years, she would be the queen.

> It would be good for the SW to have the Firelord's support to prevent north supremacy.

> They incorporate each others bending styles. I would like katara to have a weapon (i kind of like bow and arrow) and study weaponry. ( she could make ice arrows or something).

> They would be world leaders.

Hope this got your mind off the live action. I don't really care much about it. There will be problems but there are new possibilities too. Still, it's very amusing how the antis are having a complete meltdown over it. Just enjoy your beautiful ship, people.

Fireboy and watergirl for life. 🌊🔥

💜💜💜💜💜

#sorry #i just have an crazy imagination #i'm nuts #zutara #anti bryke #katara did not become a sad old lady f*k bryke #☺☺

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imagines-dreams · 4 years

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Hiya could you do a dating zuko and being really shy headcanon please X?

Ok, I wrote so mannnnyyy headcanons, starting from Book 2 to frickin marriage, so feel free to read part of it of a lot, wouldn’t blame you if you stopped reading cuz holy shit this was long and i just didn’t edit it well, so... Hopefully, some people enjoy it though! So, happy reading!

Ok, look, any relationship with Zuko will need a lot of build up. He’s only been in one relationship, and that was with a girl he’s known since he was a kid. Other than her, the only person he truly trusted was his uncle.

And who could blame him? His father abused him, so becoming his friend, let alone someone he’d love, would be a long process.

So, any relationship will be a major slowburn. With someone very shy? It would be that slowburn that everyone would dream of in fiction.

First meet in Ba Sing Se when he was still going by Lee. He was very closed off, but his uncle wasn’t. Uncle would be thinking something along the lines of “A nice, quiet girl?! Who just wants to lay low and would probably make a great niece-in-law?! Perfect for my nephew who keeps getting into trouble!”

Still, neither you nor “Lee” could really deny him.

Uncle “Mushi” had learned from trying to set Lee up with Jin. No real date. Just friends first.

There were a lot of dinners with Lee and his uncle among other friends the two had made in Ba Sing Se. Uncle Mushi usually told funny stories, and he commanded the room. Lee was just quiet. He smiled sometimes, you could count how many times you saw him smile during dinner on your hands.

Still, you two talked sometimes, mostly laughing and sharing confused looks at his uncle’s outrageous stories.

You also would be able to see him every so often when you were shopping or just going about your day.

You also knew they were firebenders. Or at least Fire Nation. Fire Nation refugees weren’t too common, but they weren’t rare either. After seeing Zuko write firelily once, it confirmed your suspicions.

You didn’t say anything though. If they wanted to tell you, they’d tell you.

One night, you saw a crowd of people. They were gathered around Lee, and Lee had a sword?! “Lee!”

The boy fighting your friend glanced at you and scoffed. “Is that even your name? Or do you lie to your girlfriend, too?”

Too distracted by your fear for Lee to even process what the other boy said, you bended the earth around his opponent. One wall to block him from Lee. Another three to keep him boxed in.

Your legs ached. Bending took way too much energy, especially since you hadn’t used it in years. You heaved and fell to your knees.

Someone said your name.

Lee bent down and held out his hand.

You gladly took it and let him help you up. “Sorry,” you managed to say as you fell into him. You were so weak.

Lee pulled your arm over his shoulder so he could properly support you. He was talking to someone, and from your peripheral vision, you could see the uniform of the Dai Lee.

Scared, you leaned more into Lee.

One of the Dai Lee came to you. “Why were you earthbending?” he asked.

“Uncle.” Lee shoved you behind him and right into his uncle’s arms. “She was defending me.”

“She shouldn’t have been earthbending regardless, especially in such a violent matter.”

“Violent?” Lee’s grip on the sword tightened. “The only one who was violent was him.” He pointed at the other boy. “Accusing my uncle and me for being firebenders.”

You reached out, regaining your energy as each second passed, and placed it on his shoulder. “Lee.”

He looked back at you and sighed. Thankfully, he let go of his sword.

“We are refugees,” Lee’s uncle explained.

A few other people from the crowd rallied for them. They knew Lee and his uncle in for the delicious tea they served.

All while the boy Lee was fighting was screaming at everyone, how stupid they all were when Lee and his uncle were obviously firebenders. He was taken away with the Dai Lee.

You admitted that you knew they were firebenders that night. And it didn’t go badly! Their jaws dropped, and it was comical to see Lee’s face contort into more expressions you had never seen before.

After that, the friendship only grew stronger. You picked up a few other things about Lee as well. A father he wanted to impress. An absent mother. A weird knowledge about ships and the war. There were more glances and subtle touches, him adjusting your collar, handing him tea so your fingers brushed ever so slightly, bumping elbows at the table. You even got into the schoolgirl habit of writing Lee’s name and yours and staring at him from across the room.

Then… they disappeared.

It wasn’t uncommon for refugees to disappear, but usually they’d tell someone where they were going, if they were in trouble.

You expected them to reappear, but nothing happened. Of course you were sad they were gone, but that’s how life went in Ba Sing Se, and you didn’t know enough about them to go searching, nor the time.

Especially since shortly after Lee and his uncle disappeared, Ba Sing Se was conquered. Everything changed. Benders were being rounded up. More people were disappearing. The walls were all coming down. Money was scarce. Soldiers patrolled the entire area.

During this time, you wanted to lay low, but people were getting hurt. You could only stand by for so long.

You started to train, every night, hoping your earthbending would get better.

So, when Ba Sing Se went up in flames, you joined in to fight for the city you felt safe in. You found Uncle Mushi there, fighting with some organization called the White Lotus. You also found out that his name was Iroh, not Mushi.

After fighting off Fire Nation supremacists, you were invited to the Jade Dragon.

“Hey. Zuko, or, um, I guess Lee, here.”

You had laughed and hugged him tight. “I was so scared for you,” you admitted. “I’m glad you’re ok.”

It wasn’t until one of his friends cleared their throat that you realized this hug was the first hug you’ve given him. On top of that, you were holding onto each other for quite some time.

So, the two of you split up.

However, throughout the get together, you stayed close with L- Zuko. You didn’t really talk much to his friends. Just the introductions and listening to their stories. They seemed really happy to tell you about how they defeated the Fire Nation and ended the war.

Who wouldn’t be?

“You’re the Fire Lord?” you asked Zuko, away from the others.

“Oh, yeah, I am now.”

You gazed up at him. “That’s incredible.” You laughed. “Should I have bowed? I feel like I should’ve done something.”

“No. No, it’s fine.”

“Oh, then, I can still call you Zuko?”

He laughed a little. “Just not Lee.”

Just like that, you had new friends. As the year went on, you developed relationships with everyone. Sokka loved to creatively use your earthbending. (He said Toph would never let them make toys with earthbending.) Aang loved making you laugh, so he loved to tell you jokes and play games with you. Toph loved, well, trying to train you. She wasn’t the best teacher for you, too demanding and very rude, but you did learn the basics of metalbending after a few months.

Katara was the kindest out of all of them, and you both loved telling each other stories about your lives before the end of the war. Suki insisted on training you. Even though there was no more war to fight, you had to admit, she was the perfect teacher for you. Kind but stern.

You started to travel with everyone, giving every long-winded plan and daring choice a logical backing. Making sure the risks they were taking weren’t too great.

You visited the Zuko the most. It even got to the point that Zuko had a room made for you, with your own closet and Earth Kingdom decor.

There were still the longing gazes and fleeting touches. You always took the opportunity to help him with his formal attire. After all, you didn’t want him to stress himself too much with that scar on his chest.

But nothing ever happened. Even though Zuko trusted you and you trusted him, neither of you were brave enough to make the first move.

The gaang was very fed up with it, honestly. Sokka and Toph came up with the most obvious ways to literally shove you two towards each other. Once at a diplomatic gathering in the Northern Water Tribe, Sokka pulled you towards the middle of the dance floor while Toph shoved Zuko in your direction until the two of you bumped into each other.

Aang was in on it, too. He requested music.

Zuko and you danced, blushing and awkwardly trying to sway without being awkward.

“I hate my friends,” he mumbled.

You laughed, the awkwardness immediately gone. “They are kinda horrible, aren’t they?”

Still no confession, but you still had a great time dancing with your best friend.

(The gaang wanted to pull their hair out. Seriously, you two were so obvious!)

As the years passed, Zuko and you acted more and more like a couple. Where there were brushes of skin against skin slowly became holding each other’s hand during boring meetings. Where there were short-lived gazes unseen by the other became smiles and knowing looks after an easy fight. Where there were hugs before leaving became long embraces followed by kisses on the cheek.

There were some more intense moments, like when Ozai’s supporters attacked the palace and you ran out of safety and to Zuko. While you weren’t as great as a fighter, you could still do a solid defense, and when it came to Zuko, you defended him with your life.

“What are you doing here?!”

You grunted as you put up a wall between the two of you and the Ozai sympathizers. “Stopping you from burning the palace down apparently!”

Even after all those years, he had a tendency to be reckless.

Or the time some Water Tribe assassins tried attacking you and him and he shoved you behind him to defend you. “Stay back!”

“Let me help!”

Everyone just assumed you were a couple, and really, nobody could blame them.

The confession came quietly.

You and Zuko had just finished a shift at the Jasmine Dragon. It was a day of serving the people of the Ba Sing Se, of smiles and laughter, and of shared inside jokes between you, Zuko, and Uncle Iroh.

And when it came time to go to sleep, Uncle Iroh was distraught. “I can’t believe this happened!” He dug through the cabinets, throwing various things around the small apartment. “I knew you were coming, my dear, and I forgot to get a new bed for you!”

You laughed. “Uncle, it’s ok. You’ve been busy.”

Zuko just crossed his arms. “We’ve been preparing for her visit for weeks.”

“Which is why I can’t believe I forgot to make a bed!” Uncle iroh lamented. He stroked his beard. “Hm, I would share my bed, but I tend to snore and move quite a bit. Zuko! Why don’t you share your bed?”

While your cheeks burned in embarrassment, Zuko only glared at his uncle. “Fine.”

To be fair, Zuko and you have slept in the same bed before. Sometimes work went on for too long and you two happened to fall asleep in the same bed. But all those times before were by accident on a bed meant for two. Not on a bed meant for one and not on purpose.

After the awkward tiptoeing around and offerings to sleep on the floor, finally, the two of you agreed to sleep on the bed. Zuko held you close, your back to his chest. Both of you purposely chose that position so that no one could see the other blush.

As the years, actually minutes, passed by, the both of you relaxed into it, and it was almost natural.

“You know,” you said softly, “that I love you, right?”

Zuko was quiet, and you hoped to the spirits he was sleeping. After a while with no answer, you took a deep breath and tried to go to sleep.

That is, until Zuko admitted, “I’m not good at these things.”

“Neither am I.”

The arm around your waist tightened, and you couldn’t help but snuggle closer into his embrace.

“I love you, too,” he said.

That was enough for the two of you, at least for one night. You two loved each other and that was enough.

The next morning was busy. The schedule was just to serve at the Jasmine Dragon and you had an appointment with some historians who wanted to know more about Zuko’s first time in Ba Sing Se. Zuko and Iroh, however, had a meeting at the palace.

Zuko was rushing around, trying to find all the pieces of his popper attire before leaving, while Uncle Iroh was trying to get him to eat breakfast. You were just smiling at all of it, pouring some cups of tea.

Zuko glanced at the window. “Uncle, we’re going to be late! Do you even have your clothes?”

“Of course, I have. But did you have food yet? At least some tea.”

“Yes, tea!” You lifted up a fresh cup of jasmine. “Zuko, you should have something before you leave.”

“I don’t need-”

His eyes meant yours, and you only handed him the cup of jasmine tea. “You’re welcome. Also, you have some dim sum in your bag.”

He shook his head, downed the entire hot cup, and called again, “Uncle!” He smiled at you. “Thanks, bye.” He kissed you and was out the door.

It took a few seconds, and he had left you speechless. And judging by the way he didn’t say anything before he ran out the door with Uncle Iroh behind him, he didn’t notice.

It took you a while to realize what exactly happened.

Zuko downed some tea you gave him.

He turned around, called his uncle, then just kissed you.

He just leaned over, pressed his lips against yours for a second, maybe less.

Then, he left.

You loved him, and he loved you. The two of you admitted that you loved each other, but the topic was too heavy and scary to clarify it further. Was that kiss a sign? Were you two together? Was that kiss some sort of rite of passage?

The rest of your day went by in a fog.

You served tea. You smiled and had polite conversations. You listened to historians and corrected a fact here or there.

And when Zuko finally came home, you were preparing the food you had bought, and you were frozen for a second.

“Uncle’s gone out for dinner.” He let his hair down and ran his fingers through it.

(He had been growing it out. You had learned that hair was really important in Fire Nation culture, and apparently, before he and Uncle left for Ba Sing Se, they cut their hair, some sort of symbol that they weren’t working for the Fire Nation anymore)

You just hummed and started to prepare a serving for Uncle’s late night snack. But then! Zuko was behind you and looking at the food you had gotten.

And you were silently screaming on the inside! Because if you just turned around, and if he just leaned down, you two would be kissing. And he already kissed you! But he didn’t seem to remember that! He was just! Casually talking to you!

“What did you get?” he asked. Such an innocent question from a man who wasn’t innocent because he had kissed you

You barely managed to stutter, “O-oh, some, uh, pho.” You smiled and handed him his share. “Here!” Immediately, you turned back around to avoid him

And Zuko, baffled, just stood there, unsure as to why you were acting so strangely. You weren’t mad. Whenever you had some sort of problem with him, you would retreat into yourself, unintentionally give him the silent treatment, almost as if he was a stranger to you.

But this, the awkward glances and the too-quick movements, that was new territory.

At first, Zuko thought it was about what had happened the night before, but just as he was about to ask again, he remembered what had happened in the morning.

The kiss

He groaned. “I’m sorry. I told you I was bad at this!” He didn’t throw the bowl of pho on the floor, but the bowl did make a loud sound and soup did spill when he let it fall onto the table.

You turned to see him covering his face with his hands and shaking his head. “I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have done that.” When he uncovered his face, he didn’t meet your eyes.

Zuko looked so sad.

And you couldn’t have that. You loved him too much to let him be sad.

Before you could even comprehend what you were doing, you were cradling his cheeks and looking up into his amber eyes. Under his intense gaze, you were a little nervous, but the want to comfort him was stronger. “I’m bad at this, too.”

And then, you were kissing him

And it was everything. Kissing the man you loved, it was the best feeling, because you were trying to take care of him, he was trying to take care of you. Holding you close and rubbing circles into the small of your back, all to comfort you.

And when he pulled away, Zuko told you, “You’re not bad at that.”

You laughed and nuzzled your nose against his. “Neither are you.”

Safe to say that when Iroh came home to find you and his nephew snuggled up together in the bed he forced the two of you to share, he smiled and wrote letters to the rest of the gang immediately.

There were pros and cons to Uncle finding out before you told him. Pro, you didn’t have to tell him. Con, you two woke up to Uncle Iroh cooking a large meal fit for an army and a hug for you while he shouted, “Good morning, my new niece-in-law!”

You were embarrassed, to say the least, but you felt better when Zuko tugged you closer to him and told his uncle, “You can’t possibly believe that we could eat all of this.”

“No, you can’t.” Iroh beamed. “But I can! I’m celebrating! A niece! I have a niece!”

In two weeks, Uncle, Zuko, and you were back in the Fire Nation.

There was a party when you arrived. Not for the Fire Lord’s return. No, it was your friends celebrating that you and Zuko were finally together.

“Double date!” Sokka was hanging off of you and pointed at his girlfriend, “We need couple friends.”

“Hey!” Aang said, “Don’t Katara and I count?”

“No, my sister and her boyfriend can’t be mine and Suki’s couple friends.” He grimaced. “I already see you guys kiss enough.”

Katara rolled her eyes and kissed her boyfriend’s cheek.

“Eugh!” Sokka hid behind you. “Save me! I’m being tortured.”

Zuko shook his head and asked Suki, “We’re leaving him home on our double dates, right?”

“Oh yeah.” She laughed and dragged her boyfriend from behind you. “Come on.”

Zuko and you were apprehensive to be seen in public, but you two have known each other for years, loved each other for almost as much time.

“My mother was forced into marriage,” Zuko said one night, almost a year after the two of you had kissed. “My father was told by a sage that he must marry my mother to ensure the family bloodline. They were right, but in the wrong way, i guess.”

You looked up from your scroll and asked out of curiosity, “Are all Fire Nation marriages arranged?”

“No, mostly for those of an upper class. I was arranged to have a marriage with Mai.”

“How is Mai?”

“Good. I received a letter from her and Ty Lee a few days ago.”

You smiled. “Do you think they’ll get engaged soon?”

“Definitely before we do.”

Before the two of you? Even though marriage was stressful and a huge step forward, you couldn’t help the little bubble of happiness that formed in your gut and transformed into a dreamy sigh of “We?”

Just like that, the Fire Lord went red in the cheeks. “I mean, because they’ve been together longer, so I would assume if we were to get married, well-” He cut himself off by groaning, which only got you to giggle. He stared at the ceiling. “Almost a year, and I’m still bad at this.”

You smiled and took his hand in yours. “You’re not bad at this.”

He took a deep breath. “I’m sorry.”

“Don’t be.” You shrugged, and your voice softened when you said, “I can see us getting married, too.”

He smiled at you. “How do they do it in the Earth Kingdom?”

You hummed. “In Ba Sing Se, if two people were getting married, they just decided they would and move in together.” You bit your lip as you tried to think back on the times before Ba Sing Se. “I’ve heard of a tradition where people hold a party to announce their love and the ceremony ends when the couple leave for their house.”

“I see.” Zuko played with your fingers as he explained, “Here, one partner gives the other a ring, to symbolize- Wait.” He tilted his head. “In Ba Sing Se, would we be considered engaged already?”

You laughed, as heat settled in your cheeks. You and Zuko were a well-known couple in the Earth Kingdom, and since you did move into the palace, to some, you would be. “I guess we would!”

He nodded. “You ok with that?”

There was more to that question that meets the eye. The Fire Nation loved you, sure, but some parts didn’t. There was a group trying to rebel against the peace and prosperity Zuko and all of your friends have fought so hard to gain, a group that wanted Ozai or Azula back on the throne. They have made a few attempts on Zuko, none near successful. But, if you were to get engaged, they’d come after you, too.

Being engaged to Zuko put a bigger target on your back.

“I’m ok with that.”

But, how could you be afraid of them when you had Zuko by your side?

“Good.”

You nodded. “Good.”

Zuko and you had two weddings. One in private on Ember Island with the gaang and a few close friends. It ended with you exchanging an Earth Kingdom bracelet for a Fire Nation crown.

There was an afterparty, with dancing and a large feast. There were also speeches.

“You know, if anyone was going to marry the Firlord, I thought it was gonna be me-”

“Sokka!” Suki laughed.

“-or maybe my sister-”

Katara only rolled her eyes with a smile.

“-but if it couldn’t be either of us, I’m glad it’s you!”

“I couldn’t think of a better couple than you two,” Suki started.

“Hey!” Sokka did not like that statement.

“Honestly, you two are already attractive by yourselves, but together?” Suki was smiling so innocently the entire time. “Hey, (Y/n), you sure you don’t wanna reconsider. I can show around Kyoshi Island sometime.”

“Ok that’s enough!” Sokka couldn’t drag his girlfriend out of the spotlight or stop her from saying how great Zuko and you were, but he did glare at both of you throughout the speech. “I’m watching you.”

“I’m sure you are, Sokka,” you told him.

Your husband laughed. “I mean, if anyone was to take her away, I wouldn’t mind it being Suki.”

“Don’t test me, Sparky!”

It was funny how even though all of you were well into your 20’s, Sokka’s voice could still crack.

Toph wasn’t one for speeches. She showed her love by keeping Sokka away from you two and pushing Suki towards you. She really loved the laugh.

(You apologized to Sokka later with the gift of leftovers.)

Mai actually had a memorable speech.

“Ty Lee wouldn’t let me put my name on her gift, which sucks.” She glared at her wife, who only smiled. “So, this is my gift for you. Not you, Zuko, but for your wife.” She smirked. “When Zuko was five he thought he could eat all the spicy food in the kitchen-”

“Mai!”

“-it didn’t end well.”

Toph also occupied Zuko while Mai rambled on about Zuko in his childhood. It was very fun.

Uncle Iroh also spoke. “I didn’t know this was supposed to be about embarrassing my nephew.”

“It wasn’t!”

“And that’s ok, because I have something on our dear bride.”

You paled. “Oh no.”

“If you aren’t aware, I knew (Y/n) during our time as fugitives, and she loved to stare at my nephew during his shifts.”

Your husband looked at you. “Did you?”

“Not that much!”

Uncle continued, “I also caught her doodling Lee’s name-”

“Uncle-”

“Please, Uncle, continue!”

Aang shave advice to the two of you. “Please talk to each other,” he said with a laugh. He recounted the times Katara and he didn’t communicate early in their relationship resulting in an unhealthy on and off relationship for a year before the two of them sat down and just talked.

Katara gushed over how happy she was for the two of you. “Zuko was always grumpy, and I’m glad there’s someone he can be less grumpy with!”

Azula dropped in. She had escaped rehabilitation, and Zuko had let her go. It was near the end of the ceremony, and Zuko and you had snuck out to take a breather.

He held you close as the two of you swayed to muted music.

“I do hate to intrude.”

You yelped and the earth beneath Azula’s feet nearly threw her into the air. While her mind was still recovering, it seemed like her agility wasn’t affected. “To be fair, I did expect that reaction.”

“Azula?” Your husband kept his hand in your as he moved closer to his sister. “I-”

“Save it. I’m here to drop something off.” She held out a pouch for him to take.

“Azula-”

“Zuko, I am not here to talk to you.”

You gulped. “Then what about me?” You smiled. “You can come home, Azula.”

If Azula was affected by your words, she didn’t let it show.

Zuko took the pouch and by the time the two of you looked up, she was gone.

Inside were two rings.

Zuko laughed. “She probably stole these.”

“She could be living an honest life, too, you know?”

“Possibly. We don’t have to use these.”

You took the rings in your hands. They were beautifully crafted, and while gold was the main color, hints of red and green were there too. “If I can’t have Azula as a bridesmaid, then we might use her gifts.”

The public ceremony took place a few months later, and it was grand and very, very public. You were not comfortable.

You could only change so much of it, though.

Zuko and you would pull each other to the sidelines when it all got too much. Your friends gladly made excuses when you were absent.

By the end, you were stuffed full with food and exhausted.

“Please tell me marriage won’t be like this all the time.”

You laughed and sluggish cuddled up into his arms. “I can’t tell you. Never been married before.”

“The first few months were nice.”

“When no one knew.”

He laughed. “No big ceremonies or dumb speeches.”

“Or embassadors or loud music.” You sighed. “Kinda terrified, to be honest.”

You could feel Zuko stiffen under you, and immediately, you added, “I’m glad you and I get to go through it together, though.”

He nodded. “I do hate life less.”

As Fire Lady, you were kind and gentle, and while you did need breathers in meetings and galas and public events, you enjoyed helping people with policy changes and additions.

Zuko encouraged you to take risks, and when you were too tired to voice your opinions, Zuko voiced them for you.

You also were the only one who could calm down Zuko. While his temper wasn’t too much of a problem, sometimes he was so stressed that even the training room couldn’t hold in his anger.

You’d lead him to your bedroom and just hold him, and if he wanted to talk, you listened.

The two of you were the definition of quiet strength, and even though assassins and Ozai sympathizers tried to take you two down, you and your family never faltered, especially you and Zuko

#zuko x reader #atla x reader #zuko imagine #zuko headcanons #zuko #atla imagine #atla headcanons #reader insert #atla

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thatssroughbuddy · 3 years

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For the road trip au:

- Zuko is driver; Sokka is navigator (it’s canon that he and possibly Zuko are the only ones of the Gaang who know how to read a frickin’ map).

- Toph volunteered to be the navigator at first, and everyone was like “Okay! :)”; it took until Sokka physically handed her the road map, which she couldn’t read, for them to all realize “Wait…” as she laughed and laughed. They put her in charge of snacks instead.

- Aang is in charge of trip music; he has a whole Road Trip playlist with the most cheerful, boppy possible 70s and 80s classic rock, and he sings along to all of it. This leads to an eventual gaang bonding moment when they all sing, like, Don’t Stop Believin’ or Bohemian Rhapsody or something like that together at the top of their lungs while driving down the highway; Zuko is the only one not singing at first, but Sokka catches him softly bopping his head and mouthing the words :)

- Katara takes pictures of everyone and all the cool places/landmarks they see on an old Polaroid camera. She keeps a journal/scrapbook of their travels, filled with her handwritten entries and printed Polaroid pictures.

- Aang insists on bringing Appa, who in this AU is a huge, hairy dog who takes up all the space in the car. Nobody is legally allowed to complain

- Sokka buys a l l the kitschy souvenirs that it is possible for someone to buy

Hello I’m obsessed with this if I may add.....

Aang is the king of “easy listening everyone will be fine w these” bops but sometimes he lets Suki take over and she’s got The playlist for driving down the highway at night w the windows down

Sokka is the king of souvenirs and as the trip goes on the the car gets more and more cluttered w various hula dancers, rocks w googley eyes, kitschy air fresheners, and of course painfully punny bumper stickers

I LOVE Polaroid Katara!!! She has an album to keep her pics in and a little journal she keeps in her bag and at night when everyone is winding down she takes a few minutes and reflect on what they did that day

#WHOLESOME WHOLESOME WHOLESOME #if u scroll wayyyyyy far back on my blog you’ll find my gaang music takes but in conclusion Sokka has the worst music taste #tea time

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these-things-illneversay · 1 month

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She's my silly little baby! 💚

It's been a while since I drew anything and ofc I ended up drawing Toph T^T

#i frickin love toph #toph #toph beifong #atla #avatar the last airbender #beifong #toph fanart #atla fanart #rin's fanart

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stitch1830 · 3 years

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Can we get a W in the chat for Toph holding up an entire frickin huge ceiling of iron for at least an hour all by herself with barely any water to drink knowing very well that if she broke her concentration for even a second it would cave in and kill everybody in the mine and then collapsing from exhaustion, taking a quick 10-20 minute nap and then waking up and being like “ALRIGHT WHAT’S GOING ON??” And jumping right back into the action and throwing rocks at a giant monster dude’s head?

Can we also just appreciate how many times Toph has saved her friends from being crushed to death in general? Jeez that kid can’t catch a break haha.

Abso-fucking-lutely we can! Good grief Toph really can’t catch a break lol.

There are multiple instances in seasons two and three (and the comics) where Toph Beifong saves their lives it’s insane. ATLA would’ve been a very short show if Toph didn’t hold up the library, didn’t learn metalbending, sabotage air fleets, the list goes on.

Sometimes I wish she got more love and appreciation from the group for all she did, but she would need a whole ass episode of the Gaang just thanking her for being a bamf lol.

#toph #Toph Beifong #atla #headcanons #but not really Toph being a badass has been known #my asks #thanks for the ask!#mudbend #it’s Toph Beifong appreciation hours

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thinkingisadangerouspastime · 4 years

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i don't care what people say about the atla comics but sweetie is probably the best thing aang can call katara because that's the same nickname katara's mom used to call her imagine how happy she was when aang started doing the same

BRUH i actually have like,, weirdly passionate feelings about this lmao. literally kataang calling each other sweetie is perfectly in character (they're both hopeless romantics of course they'd love cheesy terms of endearment) and is also adorable af. it makes sense AND it's cute. win-win.

the only problem with it is that the comics frickin overused it. that's literally the only issue, point-blank. generally speaking, people won't call each other things like "sweetie" and "dear" and "darling" and "babe" every time when they address each other, so the atla comics having kataang constantly refer to each other as sweetie feels off and icky simply because that's not how people talk! at least in my experience, terms of endearment pop up in simple, day-to-day, and sometimes comical moments. so like:

- "can you pass me the sugar, darling?"

- "babe. no. absolutely not. don't wear a jean vest."

- "honey, we are not going through this again. i told you that i couldn't pick up the dry cleaning this week!"

- "oh, sweetie! you don't need to worry about the fallen branches in the yard anymore. i took care of them."

(okay these are kind of shitty examples but y'all get what i mean)

so those kinds of nicknames are not gonna be used in really serious moments (for the most part; there's always exceptions!). like, there's some part in the comics (i think the toph-centric trilogy) where some of them are all trapped underground and aang freaks out and calls katara sweetie when he's trying to find out if she's okay. and im like "eh. whatever." for me, in moments like that, where you're terrified on behalf of someone you love, you call them by their name because it's such an intense moment of vulnerability and fear yk? but i digress!

basically, kataang calling each other sweetie every so often makes perfect sense within the bounds of their relationship, and it's also so soft and cute. but the comics forcing "sweetie" into every other speech bubble of theirs is how the problem arose. it got overused and understandably people got a little frustrated. i love kataang and i was a tad annoyed! the nickname was a great idea with poor implementation.

anyways - to your original point: absolutely katara would love that sweetie became their chosen term of endearment!! two of the most important people in her life expressing/having expressed their love for her in the same way?? god we love to see it.

#this is a sweetie defense blog 😂 if used in moderation #amy answers #kataang #katara #aang #atla #avatar the last airbender #atla comics #amy analyzes #kinda?? not really lol #anon

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trrickytickle · 3 years

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Quack Attack

Fandom: ATLA

Pairing: Gen, Lee!Sokka

Summary: Turtleduck shenanigans ensue in Fire Lord Zuko’s palace courtyard. (AKA: Sokka frickin dies of fluffiness.) Gift for @veryblushyswitch!!!!!!!! Happy crust/honk/holiday

A/N:

AAAAHHHH MERRY CHRISTMASSS BELLAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH

I LOVE U UR SO FAMOUS HOW ARE U FRIENDS WITH US YOU GET SO MANY NOTES LMAOJSJNFJDFNJ UR SO TALENTED AND COOL AND AWESOME AND FASHIONABLE YOU GO YOU AWESOME LITTLE LESBIAN UR SO COOL AND AWESOME OYU HDUWBFIHFB

you know how i said i was gonna do the penguin sledding thing? HA i lied. sorry bells

Ever since Zuko became Fire Lord, palace visits from Team Avatar have been frequent. It wasn't that he was complaining- he actually didn't mind the company- dare he say, he enjoyed it.

"This is the courtyard… My mom and I would feed turtleducks together….here. You know, when I was little." Zuko scratched his head. “I, uh, brought some bread. To feed them. You know, for old times sake.”

"You? Prince Jerklord? Feeding turtleducks?" Sokka remarked, followed by sporadic laughter. "I could never imagine that." he said, through wheezes.

"Hey, hey, just be nice to Sparky. ...for now." Toph punched Sokka's arm, as she dipped her legs into the pond, kicking them gently. Next to her, Katara was waterbending to cool herself off.

"Shame Twinkletoes couldn't come today. He loves these little gatherings." Toph said, her legs still wading around in the pond. “Yeah, he’s been pretty busy with Avatar duties.” Katara twiddled with her hair loopies and smiled at the thought of her boyfriend.

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While Katara and Toph were bickering about who-knows-what, Zuko kneeled down, gently tossing pieces of bread at the pond. Three turtleducks immediately swarmed over to the crumbs, nipping at them contently. The Fire Lord smiled slightly at the sight. Despite the girls’ arguing, it was a serene moment, the sounds of the breadcrumbs gracefully dropping in the water, the chorus of quacks immediately following, the running footsteps of a certain competitive nonbender- wait, what?

“Hey, jerkbender! Let a real expert show you how it’s done!”

Zuko turned to look at Sokka, who snatched the loaf of bread from his hands, ripping a large chunk of bread and throwing it at the pond. With a loud splash, it sank.

“Uuugh..LETAREALEXPERTSHOWYOUHOWITSDONE!” he repeated, throwing relatively smaller pieces of bread as gently as possible. Not surprisingly, the crumbs missed the pond, falling next to him. Five turtleducks waddled out of the pond, followed by one, two, three.... eight more? The fuzzy animals had him cornered. He attempted to back away while crouching, but fell over on the small patch of grass. Two turtleducks started nuzzling against both sides of his neck, and some were nibbling at the remaining pieces of bread on his clothes.

The fuzzy sensations suprised him, making him bite his lip and fight back fits of laughter. He broke a sweat as he clenched his eyes shut- not like that was helping it.

No, no, no, no, no. This wasn’t happening. The Fire Lord himself was about to find out about... that. As if his sister knowing- and her fondness of exploiting ..it was bad enough.

“This is nothing. I can hold it in. Come on, Sokka. Don’t let your guard down. Don’t let your guard doHOHOHOHWN! NAHAHAT THE EARS! C’MON!”

Zuko smiled warmly. “I guess they’ve taken a liking to you.”

"S-shuhut up!" Sokka snapped, kicking his legs and punching the ground.

"What's all that racket?" Toph observed.

"It's nohothing! Plehehease, it’s nohothing!"

"Oh, Toph, just ignore it. My brother's just gotten himself in quite the... ticklish situation." With that, Toph looked over at Katara, a sly grin on her face. “I have an idea.” Sokka swallowed. This “idea” definitely wasn’t a plan to get him out of this. “Hey, little fellas! Want some more?” She was holding a handful of breadcrumbs over his head, to which the animals quacked eagerly at. “Toph! Plehease! Don’t dohoho this!” “Too late. Eat up, guys!” Zuko chuckled, scratching one of the turtleducks on the head. The rest clamored onto Sokka’s midsection to eat the breadcrumbs. “Plehehease! Not there! You two are thehe worst!” He squeaked, kicking his legs wildly. “I’hihim sohoho gonna get you two bahack!” “I think he’s had about enough.” Zuko said, pinching the breadcrumbs from Sokka’s stomach, making him flinch and buck, and throwing them in the pond. The turtleducks waddled back to the pond, each one making a quick “sploosh”. The gang would never let Sokka live this down. Ever.

#atla #atla tickling #switch #tickle community #tickle #tfb community #t-word #tfic #tword #lee!sokka #tickle fic #avatar the last airbender

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amberskywrites · 4 years

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Desperate for Cuddles

This was pretty frickin fun to write- Anywho! Enjoy the fluff!!

Masterpost

Pairing: Zuko x Sokka, Suki x Sokka, Suki & Zuko

Fandom / Genre: Avatar the Last Airbender / Fluff

Summary: Sokka's letters to Zuko and Suki reveal a dire need for cuddles, and who are they to deny their boyfriend such a simple request? Besides, they'd sail an entire ocean if it meant making Sokka happy.

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Suki bites her nail as they sail closer and closer to the south pole, and she glances at the Firelord leaning against the ship's handrail.

"You think this is really a good idea?" Zuko looks away from the horizon and towards the warrior, tilting his head in confusion. "Visiting Sokka without warning," Suki clarifies.

Zuko shrugs, turning away again. "Doubtful, you've read some of his letters, right? The man is practically oozing desperation for cuddles."

Suki laughs gently at that, settling against the rail herself. They're making good time and should get to the south pole before sundown. "You're right. I hope we don't interrupt any meetings, though."

Zuko silently acknowledged Suki's concern, but he doubted Sokka would mind if they interrupted one meeting… Sokka liked them a lot more than he did when they were all still teens, but Zuko does recall getting a letter or two with some complaints about how boring some of it could be.

The two friends eventually head inside the ship when it starts getting a bit colder, the sun sinking closer and closer towards the horizon. They play a game of paisho to pass the time, and after Suki tells Zuko about Kyoshi Island- a place Zuko has been dying to visit again for a vacation.

A guard steps into the room with a single knock on the door, catching their attention as he clears his throat. "We'll be docking soon, the captain claimed you would want to know."

Zuko nods at the guard. "Thank you," he says, watching as the guard leaves. He grins at Suki and reaches for their coats, tossing hers over. "C'mon, with our luck he will be in a meeting, which means he won't see the ship, and we can actually surprise him."

"No scaring him though, we don't need to give him a heart attack before telling him we just wanted to cuddle." Zuko rolls his eyes, huffing softly as he fastens the coat around himself.

"Fine, next time then, I still need to get him back for making me think he had been eaten by the unagi."

Suki hums as she follows Zuko up some stairs and onto the deck. "Fair." She had been terrified then, too. Neither of them had known Aang was there to save Sokka at the last minute, and they had both been left quite terrified at the time.

There were a few warriors from the water tribe at the bottom of the ramp, and they greeted Zuko and Suki with smiles. Hakoda stepped forward with open arms, embracing both of his son's partners.

"Sokka's just about to finish up with a meeting, assuming that's why you're both here unannounced," he says stepping back and glancing between the two, a hand on each of their shoulders still. Suki laughs and Zuko rubs the back of his neck, grinning slightly. "Come, I'll show you where and you can wait outside."

"Thank you, sir," Zuko says and Hakoda nods briefly, escorting Suki and Zuko towards one of the ice buildings. The south pole has definitely improved since their last visit. And also lacking a certain flying bison, avatar, and master waterbender.

"Aang and Katara on another adventure?" Suki asks as they walk, stuffing her gloved hands into her pockets.

"Visiting Toph in the Earth Kingdom," Hakoda corrects. "Aang wished to know a bit more metal bending and Katara wanted to try and visit your uncle." He nods to Zuko, who smiles a bit more and warmth erupts in his chest. He knew Iroh enjoyed visits from Zuko and his friends from time to time.

Hakoda stopped in front of a rather impressive building, nodding inside. "Should be done very soon, if either of you need anything just call. I'll be sure someone helps your guards feel welcome, Zuko."

With that, Hakoda leaves the pair, and Zuko and Suki settle on the icy wall. They debate what the meeting could've been about as they watch the sunset, light dancing across the snow and the calm waves. Just as the sun finally dips out of view and people start lighting lamps does the meeting seem to end and the doors open.

Zuko recognizes a northern water tribe ambassador, as well as a few Ba Sing Se representatives. They don't appear entirely dead inside at the moment, so Zuko assumes the meeting was a success.

And finally, the last meeting attendant steps out, stretching and yawning. Suki grins as she jumps to her feet, and she grabs Zuko to pull him up with her. "Sokka!"

Suki's voice snaps the exhaustion right out of Sokka, the ambassador staring at them for a moment before he registers who is standing just a little ways away and he laughs lightly, running into their open, awaiting arms.

Zuko's warm, pressing his face into Sokka's neck as Sokka melts against the pleasant heat, and Suki peppers kisses to Sokka's face, enjoying the way Sokka's cheeks dust crimson.

"What're you two doing here?" He asks, one arm wrapped around Suki's waist and the other Zuko's shoulders.

"Wanna spend some time with you," Zuko brushes some of the strands of Sokka's hair that escaped his ponytail back before his fingers trail down to cup Sokka's jaw. His thumb gently grazes just under Sokka's eyes. "You haven't been sleeping, have you?"

Sokka smiles sheepishly, and Suki huffs, grabbing one of Sokka's hands and she begins guiding him to where she knows Sokka lives. Zuko takes Sokka's other hand and follows Suki's lead, and Sokka lets them take him where they want.

Once they're inside and huddled in a bunch of blankets and furs, Suki and Zuko rid themselves of their coats so they could cuddle Sokka better.

Sokka rests against Suki's side and sighs as her fingers start brushing through his hair, nails scraping gently against his scalp in a soothing way. Meanwhile, Zuko rests his head on Sokka's shoulder, rubbing smooth circles into Sokka's stomach, raising his own body heat just enough to keep the three of them warm.

Sokka hums as Suki presses a kiss to the top of his head, and he glances at Zuko, who ends up pressing a light kiss to Sokka's collarbone. "How long do you guys intend to stay?" He finds himself asking already. Sokka just wants to know in advance, and he hopes they're staying a while.

"A few weeks, " Zuko answers, and he shifts so Sokka is instead leaning against him, an arm looping around Sokka's waist and spreading warmth throughout him. Suki, satisfied with getting the knots out of Sokka's hair, settles herself against Sokka's chest, wrapping her arm around him as well. She nuzzles his neck lightly.

"Right now you should sleep, though. And tomorrow we can have those sea prunes." Suki stops herself from laughing at the mildly disgusted face Zuko makes, and Sokka rolls his eyes but Zuko holds him closer, burying his face in the back of Sokka's neck.

"She's right, besides, I guess I could stomach one helping." Sokka looks over his shoulder to see Zuko's gentle smile, and he leans into him more, pressing a soft kiss to Zuko's incredibly warm lips.

The kiss doesn't last long, and right after Sokka tilts Suki's head up to kiss her as well, hearing the satisfied hum in the back of her throat.

"Love you both," Sokka mumbles when they pull away. Zuko and Suki echo the sentiment, and Sokka closes his eyes. He falls into a deep sleep rather quickly, much to their amusement.

It wasn't until Suki could hear his heart fall into a steady, slow rhythm does she speak up, voice no louder than a whisper.

"You think tomorrow, he'll like what we got him?" She bites her lip gently as she glances towards the firebender.

She feels one of Zuko's hands find hers, and she sighs softly at the warmth that floods her body at the touch. He rubs small circles into the back of her hand. "Wasn't he the one that brought up the betrothal necklaces?"

"Yeah… but that was mostly about him proposing. Do you think he'll like that we're doing it?"

Zuko shrugs ever so slightly. "Only one way to find out, really."

Suki's quiet for a moment. "I guess you're right."

Zuko presses a kiss to the back of his friend's hand, grinning at her and she returns the smile, a bit smaller though. "Let's both get some rest too," he says, and Suki nods, settling back against Sokka's chest.

"Night, Zuko."

"G'night."

They both fall asleep, and none of them wake up until the following afternoon, cuddled close under a mountain of furs.