Zutara is our fandom's love

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:28:41 GMT

Hehe... So, I was inspired by tobu_ishi's earlier post to make some icons. ^w^ Feel free to use them.

Created with elya eru's icon table generator.

Subliminal Messaging

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:39:07 GMT

Y'know, last fall it dawned on me that my love for this pairing reminded me of my love for another classic, famous, even (in this case) award-winning pairing. Today, for the fun of it, I surfed a few screenshots...and couldn't resist creating this, with a few varied captions for your convenience.

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Hee.

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:41:03 GMT

Ahaha I'm kind of ashamed that my first post here is incredibly irrelevant. :|

Anywho. Upon browsing Deviantart in my free time, I came to a realization- when browsing for any sort of love story...ever, including Pride & Prejudice and Tristan and Isolde- you will inevitably run into Zutara fanart.

Has anyone run into random Zutara art when looking for something completely unrelated? Or maybe I'm just looking for it...heh.

Fanart Colored!

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:35:24 GMT

Okay, so I posted the lineart for this several months ago, and...I eventually got around to coloring it. Finally. Even if it is crappy coloring which I heinously stole The Southern Raiders hug and a crappy background. I still like it. :D

Link to dA flavor

A Small Sketch

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:59:22 GMT

Hello!

I've been a lurker on this site for a very long time now, and I thought I'd share a piece of fanart to this community.

It's a simple sketch, and there are multiple inaccuracies, but I hope you fans enjoy it anyway. :]

Caution: It's a bit large. >_< Sorry.

I meant to portray them slightly older, but Katara's face just looks weird >_<. I realize there are many inproportions in this picture, but I hope to contribute to the great amass of amazing Zutara fanart out there. :]

(Drabble) 100% Apple Juice

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:38:21 GMT

Okays, my first post here. And my first Zutara fan-fic. -The reason why I didn't make a Zutara fan-fic before was because I suck at romance stories. Even if I do love Twilight and the manga Fruits Basket.-

Anyways, this is merely a AU one-shot. I'm trying to type up my other fan-fic 'The Melancholy of Toph Bei Fong.' -Why yes, I love Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuustu. <3- Don't worry, it has Zutara in it, because we all know that Toph loves Zutara.

Enjoy!

100% Apple Juice
Pairings: Zutara, and Taang
Comments: This story is set in High School/Junior High. Meaning that it's AU. I might make this story into chaptors if you guys want me to, and merely set aside my other stories/one-shots.
Rating: PG. It only says ass, and hell. Those curses aren't that big. -If you want to believe me, watch Shrek, and it's rated PG.-
Words: 517
Avatar does not belong to me. Zutara was created by the fans, and by Mike and Brain. -I miss the first season.-

100% Apple Juice

Katara Fai read the label on her apple juice. ‘Hundred percent apple juice. Ha. Don’t make me laugh. It’s just a bunch of sugar mixed with apple flavouring.’ Katara slowly drank the bottle anyway. Hey, she was parched.

Truth was that Katara was not making eye contact with the newest member of her lunch table. Zuko Lee. Something about his scar on his right eye made her nervous. Or maybe it was those golden eyes of his.

“What sup’ mah homeboy Zuko!” Said Katara’s older brother, Sokka. The one who makes friends fast, that’s how Zuko joined Katara’s table at lunch.

Zuko just shrugged as two teenagers came to the lunch table. Both of them were Katara’s best firneds. Toph Baifong and Aang Ling. “Hi guys!” Katara said, perky and such.

“Hi, Katara!” said Aang, much more perky than Katara.

“Whatever, Sugar Queen.” Said Toph, sitting down with her lunch. Toph has nicknames for all of her friends. Zuko was Sparky, Sokka was Mr. Weirdo, and Aang was Twinkle Toes. Katara hated her nickname, although Katara knew better than to mess with Toph. Rumors of her say that she can best up ten boys twice her size.

“Toph, aren’t you ever going to cut your bangs. They are a mess!” Said Sokka, lifting up Toph’s long bangs that hid her eyes. For once Katara’s older brother was right, Toph really needed to cut her bangs. Sooner or later she’s going to trip over something and break her leg, not like Toph would care enough to get the bangs cut anyway.

“Shut the hell up, Mr. Weirdo!” Said Toph, hitting Sokka’s arm. Hard.

“OW.” Yelped Sokka. It was like Sokka it cries out like that, he was a total whip. He couldn’t even take the blood in CSI for hell’s sake. And Toph knew that Sokka was a total wimp, so she plays around with him too much.

“Okay you two, before you get detention.” Said Aang, putting both of his hands up in the air. Toph relaxed and grumbled under her breath. For some odd reason, Toph only ever listened to Aang. That was it.

Zuko was just sitting at the table, eating his lunch without a word. Then again, Zuko always did this.

“Yo, Zuko! How about you talk to us for once!” Said Sokka getting up and sitting over by Zuko.

“Sparky never does talk.” Said Toph as she smirked. Thinking of a plan without a doubt.

“I do talk. I’m just shy that’s all.” Said Zuko quietly, responding to Toph’s question.

“Fine, I hear ya homeboy.” Hear what exactly. Sokka wasn’t shy at all.

-----------------------------------

After school ended that day, Katara found Zuko out in front of the school yard. Waiting for her it seemed like. He approached Katara as soon as he saw her.

“So, do you wanna go on a date sometime, maybe Katara?” Zuko said, so bluntly that she broke out in a cold sweat.

What the hell was in the apple juice that she drank for lunch that day anyway? ‘A hundred percent my ass.’ Katara thought.

This was pased weirdly, but whatever. I'm only 13. xD

Zutara drabbles

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:55:24 GMT

for the iPod shuffle challenge that crescent_fall posted
this was harder then it looked.

(I really should be writing For Blue Skies)

fanart :3

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:00:03 GMT

Greetings! I'm new to this community (well, long time lurker but first time poster :3) and come with an offering of fanarts~ I am still a n00b at using copic markers too but anyway... xD Pleased to meet you and share the Zutara love~ *waves*

Teaser:

DeviantART Link

Update to fanfic "Merits"

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:29:10 GMT

Hi Hi,

Sorry to spam the comm -- but I know a few of you asked me about this update, so here it is ^^; :

Title: Merits
Chapter: 24
Chapter Title: Chapter 24
Genre: Romance/Humor
Rating: Fiction Rated: M
Summary: Zutara,Jetara. Modern Vampire AU - Mature Audiences. A
scholarship-student in med school, Katara's writing a paper on porphyria, the
'vampire disease', and how it related to the legends of evil spirits in her
tribe's lore. Zuko, a vampire, wants more...

Updated with Part 23 (finally!) , yay! : http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4016930/24/

Snippet:

"Prying his hand off the shift knob he started unbottoning his shirt. He prayed she'd make it to his place."

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:32:56 GMT

It was a long week.

Not that much actually happened – time just seemed to move at a sluggish crawl for Zuko.

Business at the shop wasn’t anything out of the ordinary. He and Jet served tea, cleaned tables, and did their best not to get yelled at by the owner. The customers were demanding, but not overly so, and Iroh was obnoxiously cheerful like always. And, as had become routine over the past several days, Katara came in for lunch and stayed for a few hours every day – which was incredibly aggravating, since Jet was too distracted to work, and Zuko was too worried about getting maimed to come out of hiding, resulting in unsatisfied costumers, an angry shop owner, and meagre paycheques.

Fear of becoming unemployed (or dead) wasn’t the only problem with the waterbender’s visits. More and more often, Zuko found himself peeking out to watch her and Jet, remembering and recognizing all the wonderful things his friend would gush about when she wasn’t there. He found himself wanting to stop hiding, to be able to have easy, friendly, nonviolent conversations with her, without having to speak through a mask or a mutual friend.

He wanted to be in Jet’s place.

Which, really, was absurd. She was a peasant, he was royalty; she was water, he was fire; yin and yang, night and day, sun and moon, push and pull, inhale and exhale. They were opposites (enemies) in every sense of the word, and that would never change. Clearly, his mind was suffering greatly from his lifestyle as a poor refugee.

To make matters worse, there was another girl who had been visiting the shop quite often – alone. Very seldom did anyone come in by themselves. Most people were there with friends or family or were very social with the usual regulars.

But this girl as always alone, she never talked, never even looked him in the eye.

Obviously, she was suspicious of him.

After Katara finally left and Jet finally shut up about her, Zuko headed over to where the girl sat in the corner. While he took her order, she offered him a subtle smile, which he took as her way of saying ‘I know what you are’. Her cheeks were an odd shade of red, but he assumed that was make-up – the girls in Ba Sing Se tended to wear a lot.

“Uncle, we have a problem,” he hissed as he approached the elderly man after finishing with the girl's order. “One of the customers is on to us. Don’t look now, but there’s a girl over there at the corner table. She knows we’re Fire Nation.”

The old man looked over, a smile beginning to tug at his lips when he saw the person his nephew indicated. Despite the pair’s argument several days prior, he remained in good humour while around the exile.

“Didn’t I say don’t look?”

Obediently turning away, he said, “You’re right, Zuko. I’ve seen that girl in here quite a lot. Seems to me she’s got quite the little crush on you.”

“What?”

“Thanks for the tea.”

Suddenly, the subject of their conversation was behind him, smiling and holding out the money to pay for her drink. The former prince took it, avoiding eye-contact and turning his back to her while he deposited the coins in the cashbox.

“What’s your name?” she asked curiously, deceivingly innocent.

“My name’s Li,” he said, facing her again and trying his hardest to behave like a normal, unsuspicious refugee; a difficult task when his mind was reeling with a million different scenarios. “My uncle and I just moved here.”

“Hi, Li. My name’s Jin. Thank-you, and...” she hesitated, glancing away for a brief second, then regaining here nerve and continuing. “Well, I was wondering if you’d like to go out sometime.”

“He’d love to!” Iroh jumped in, clamping a hand on his nephew’s shoulder and beaming with a smile brighter than any sun. Obviously, he was overjoyed that Zuko had finally found himself a ‘nice lady-friend.’

“Great! I’ll meet you in front of the shop at sundown.”

The teen could only stare as she walked away, unsure if he should be angry or pleased with the arrangement.

Sauntering over to his slightly stunned friend, Jet smirked and nodded approvingly. “Nice, very nice.”

“What?” Zuko asked, finally snapping out of his thoughts. “That girl. She’s hot – I’d probably jealous if I didn’t already have Katara.”

A flare of something the scarred boy couldn’t quite name but definitely didn’t like clouded his mind. Part of him toyed with the idea of breaking Jet’s nose while the rest tried comparing the unidentified emotion to what he often felt when Azula outshone him.

Meanwhile, Iroh was positively ecstatic with the situation, grinning from ear-to-ear and saying things like, “Oh, I’ll have to do your hair! And find you some nice clothes! Your first date and I’m here to celebrate it – see? Ba Sing Se isn’t so bad!”

Even the customers felt the need to congratulate him. ‘Does no one mind their own business in this city?’

XxXx

A few hours later, Zuko and his uncle were heading back to the teashop to wait for Jin, the sun just beginning to sink below the horizon. On their way, a few people sent them curious stares, others snickering not-so-subtly (why was beyond the prince).

Finally, Zuko was stepping into the shop and out of the public’s prying eyes - only to discover Jet sitting alone at one of the empty tables, an unsuppressed bark of laughter escaping him when he saw his friend.

“What the hell did you do to your hair?” he asked, getting out of his chair and approaching the other teen.

Scowling, Zuko jerked a thumb over his shoulder at Iroh. “My uncle’s the one who did it.”

Chuckling, Jet reached out and re-fluffed his friend’s slicked-back hair. “Nice try, Mushi, but I think this’ll only get him laughed at.”

Iroh shrugged, still smiling. His nephew swatted the Freedom Fighter’s hand away, scowl deepening. Before he could say anything, however, Jet had glanced out the window, grinned, and began ushering him toward the door, saying, “Alright, get out there and make us proud. Act aloof, but not bored; don’t tell her to shut up, no matter how stupid whatever she’s talking about is; and try not to act like a complete bumbling dork. I know it’s in your nature, but...”

Deciding to ignore the last comment, Zuko slapped at his friend’s shoving hands. “How many girls have you dated?”

“Tons,” he smirked, not a hint of modesty in the expression. “They can’t seem to keep their hands off me.”

The other snorted, rolling his eyes, and Jet took the brief, off-guard moment to give him one final push and send him stumbling out the door, miraculously not falling flat on his face.

A giggle caught his attention as he recovered. Turning, he saw Jin approach with a smile on her face. “Are you okay?”

“Fine. My uncle and friend are a little too enthusiastic,” he said, glaring at the shop’s closed door.

Another giggle, then she was linking her arm with his and leading him away, saying, “Come on, I know a great restaurant.”

XxXx

The ‘great restaurant’ featured outdoor tables, the usual bland Earth Kingdom food (had these people never heard of spices?), and a waiter who had the gall to not only assume Jin was the firebender’s girlfriend, but call her such while asking if they wanted dessert.

“She is not my girlfriend!” he yelled angrily, perhaps (definitely) a bit too loudly.

Sending the retreating waiter a quick glare, Zuko focused his attention back on Jin – only to see her noisily slurping up a mouthful of noodles. The lack of proper manners and etiquette reminded him just where he was, that he was no longer a prince in a palace, surrounded by nobles and royalty and people who had to live up to high standards.

Shoving the thought aside, he tried to think of something to say. “You have... quite an appetite for a girl.”

It didn’t take him long to realize to the stupidity of his comment, and he soon turned his gaze to the table, twiddling his thumbs.

“Um... Thanks?” Jin faltered, clearly put off by the statement. Quickly recovering, she asked “So, Li, where were you and your uncle living before you came here?”

“Uh... well, we’ve been travelling around for a long time.”

Her expression brightened as she leaned in slightly, prying, “Oh? Why were you travelling so much?”

“We were, uh...” Zuko paused, searching for a believable response. Not wanting to seem suspicious by hesitating, he blurted out the first response that came to mind. “.. Part of this travelling circus.”

Circus? Mentally kicking himself for such a stupid explanation, he prayed Jin wouldn’t ask too much about it – how was he supposed to discuss something he knew nothing about?

“Really? What did you do – wait. Let me guess,” she babbled excitedly, tapping her chin in thought. Seconds later she pointed at him, smile broadening as she said “You juggled.”

The firebender crossed his arms, staring at her with an impossibly serious expression. “Yes. I juggled.”

“I’ve always wanted to learn how to juggle! Can you show me something?” she asked eagerly, holding out several objects.

His initial reaction had been to refuse – he did not juggle, and trying to convince anyone otherwise would be ridiculous. But then he met her gaze, hopeful and excited, and some annoying part of his mind decided he should give it a try – maybe he would actually have a knack for it.

Five seconds later after he had failed miserably at juggling and gotten some sort of food splattered all over himself in the process, Zuko decided it had been a terrible, awful idea.

Grabbing his napkin, he wiped off his face and said, “I haven’t practiced for a while.”

“It’s alright,” Jin assured him, then abruptly steered the conversation in another direction. “Hey, I want you to see one of my favourite places in the city.”

XxXx

The Earth Kingdom girl led him through the twisting streets, telling him of the beautiful fire lit fountain. In the back of his mind, Zuko wondered if it was the same one he and Katara met at – for some reason, he didn’t like the idea of going there with Jin.

But when they reached the plaza, the only light was from the glowing moon.

“I don’t believe it! They aren’t lit.”

Glancing over at her, he saw the girl’s disappointed expression. This was something she had been dying to show him, her favourite place that she wanted to share with him despite his horrible conversation skills and juggling and... well, everything. And with a few well aimed shots, he could erase her sadness and enjoy a view he, too, was quite fond of.

“Close your eyes,” he ordered, stepping forward. “Don’t peek.”

Making sure she obeyed, he placed both hands together in a beginning stance, taking a deep breath and closing his eyes. They snapped open again, and he began shooting tiny bursts of flames in all directions, his arms moving in quick, sharp motions. The wicks of the candles flickered to life, bathing the whole area in dim, orange light.

“Okay... Now you can look.”

Lowering her hands from her eyes, Jin gasped at the sight. “Oh, wow! What happened? How did they light? What did you...?”

Both smiled, looking at each other, then glancing away. Zuko silently marvelled at her cluelessness – how did she not figure out he was a firebender? Did he ever really need to worry about such a thing?

Her fingers laced with his, squeezing his hand gently. Facing her, he noticed her smiling, leaning in closer, eyes closed...

“I brought you something. It’s a coupon for a free cup of tea,” he blurted, abruptly halting her movement and whipping out a coupon, holding it in front of his mouth. For reasons he was unsure of, he didn’t want her to kiss him – somehow it didn’t seem right, like he was betraying someone or something if he did so.

Still managing to smile despite his interruption, Jin took the coupon from his hand. “Li, this is so sweet.”

“Don’t thank me.,” he said, stepping away and scratching at the back of his head. “It was my uncle’s idea. He thinks you’re our most valuable customer.”

Stepping closer, she reclosed the distance between them. “Your uncle is a good teacher.” She placed a hand on his cheek, forcing him to face her. “I have something for you, too. Now it’s your turn to close your eyes.”

He knew exactly what she wanted to do – it was pretty obvious. Still, he wasn’t sure how to refuse, not wanting to upset or offend her (he had done enough of that for one night). So, after a moment’s hesitation, he obediently closed his eyes, bracing himself for what he knew would come.

The kiss was very gentle and brief, a light press of her lips. It sent his mind reeling in an unwanted direction, one he had been fighting to avoid for days. When he leaned forward again to return the kiss, he wasn’t thinking of a pretty Earth Kingdom peasant who had tolerated his unusual behaviour and lack of social skills – he was imagining a fierce waterbender who had frozen him in a globe of ice and would probably do much more painful things if need be, someone with blue eyes and dark skin and an exotic sort of beauty he had never witnessed living in the Fire Nation, someone he could never have without hurting a lot of other people in the process.

Snapping back to reality, he pulled away, jumping back several steps.

“What’s wrong?”

Turning away, he forced himself to stop wishing Jin was someone else. “It’s complicated.”

Then he ran, just like he had from the object of his thoughts several days before.

Link to FF.net

TiaT Fanart

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:28:46 GMT

Teaser:

Just some fanart of AkaVertigo's "Tempest in a Teacup". Enjoy!

Zuko and Katara in the palace. Running from mischief.

Deviantart Link

Reading Recommendations please!

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:57:25 GMT

OKI.

I've recently deducted through a series of warm fuzzy nostalgia sessions and long long long daydreams during lectures, my favorite type of Zutara fanfiction has definitely got to be:

WHEN ZUKO JOINS THE GAANG.

It's unreal. It threw me for a loop that from this huge ginormous amount of great, completely marry-able Zutara stories -- all of which include Ponytail!Zuko and Braid!Katara, AU, Blutara, Bluepaint (though I think I'm really frightened by the fact that I've never actually read BluePaint fiction, HALP), post-war!Zutara-- I would get the most bliss from those stories centering around the Gaang and Zuko spending their days at the Western Air Temple, dealing with different senarios, and basically all interacting like a huge family. With, of course, the mandatory romance between Zuko and Katara :D

So to the point: I ask of thee, Zutarians, would you kindly please rec required reading of what I've described above?

Anything flies guys (except poems): Fanfics, one-shots, drabbles, heck even your memories (memories would be fantastic, we all can... share memories together...hee~) all of which center around Zuko and Katara (main couple) and the rest during the days before the big finale and after Zuko's infamous "Hey, Zuko here!"

Seriously, bring out the big guns guys-- I'm not too proud to beg. XDD

fanfics :D

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:11:04 GMT

Two one-shots that I've finally decided to post.

Liar, Liar
The girls are playing a Fire Nation favorite when Ty Lee pops a question to Katara.

"She wasn’t going to risk eating a twig or licking the bottom of Toph’s feet like the others before her..."

Love, Your Mother
Katara and Zuko write diary-like letters to their respective mothers and are shocked to receive replies.

"The next day, two questionable letters, written in illegible calligraphy and signed "Your Mother," arrived in the mail..."

Reaching out to my fellow Zutara Shippers

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:26:49 GMT

Hey Hey My fellow Zutara Shippers!

So, I have heard from so many Kataangers how Aang "deserved" Katara because "the hero always gets the girl."

So I am determined to prove that statement is not always true. I am planning on writing a little (Well, we'll see if it's little) essay showing various moments in literary, television, movies, ANYTHING where the hero did not get the girl.

So I am asking you guys, to help me out a bit, and give me some examples...please?

Something that's been bothering me....

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:23:49 GMT

You know, I don't really mind that Zutara isn't canon. Bryke is free to do what they want with their show. My only problem is...

...why did they put so many Zutara moments in, so much dialogue and character development, things like ninjas and taking a lightning bolt for her, if they only became nothing more than friends in the end? I mean, Kataang and Maiko didn't have this much development and they ended up being the final ships.

Seriously, does that make sense to anyone? It sure doesn't to me.
(If this topic is just beating a dead horse, please delete it. This has just been bothering me for the longest time.)

Fan art: Excuse no. 1

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:46:57 GMT

Title: Excuse no. 1
By: Yukimiya
Rating: PG
Notes: Slightly based from Fandomme's fanfic, Stormbenders, where Zuko and Katara pretends to be a couple in front of Zuko's family. He slowly initiates intimacy, which made Katara freak out a little. Although in this picture... I doubt I made Katara's expression skeptical... annoyed maybe. AND the coloring! Oh dear mother of chickpeas, I had a hard time adjusting to this new coloring technique. I think I'm better off with CG than other media like chalk for example. :c
Shameless plugging: Please visit my deviantArt for more.

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♥

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:06:06 GMT

Hey, I'm new to the community. xD; I'm a big, BIG Zutara shipper though; Along with that, I am a fan of Taang too, and I wanna show you a story I've been thinking up for a while now. I really do hope you read it; I'm pretty proud of it so far.

Title: Gold and Glimmer
Author: Me
Rating: T to M;
Pairings: Sukka, Taang, Zutara
Warnings: Toph mercilessly teasing Zuko and Sokka mercilessly teasing Aang. About sex. :P
Summary: Zuko had been chasing after them for a whole year. Now that it's all over, he never really realized how attached he was to Katara. So attached that he's already figured out how he feels about her. The problem? His loyalty to Mai, his girlfriend, and Aang, Katara's boyfriend. Feeling this way so suddenly, he can only wait... until Katara's own love blooms.

(Alternate link)

Posting my fic for real this time!!

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:04:07 GMT

NOTICE: I posted my art for this chapter a few posts back with a link to my LJ to find a beta... that post was more for the art than the chapter. This one is for the fic :D

Title: Escape the World
Chapter: 1
Author: Supersonic-Gabi AKA painted_x_blue
Word Count: 1500 ( I am soooo not a drabble writer...)
Pairing(s): Zuko/Katara
Rating: Like a G rating on this chapter. Probably the whole thing won't exceed a PG13 rating, because I don't write sexily/dramatically enough to exceed that XD.
Summary: 5 years after the war, Katara decides to take a trip to exercise her newly regained independence. At her stop in Ba Sing Se, she learns that great minds think alike...
Comments: The title explains what Katara and Zuko's Main focus is at the moment in the fic. Just to get away from the things that were holding them back and to learn to live like they are meant to. ( took forever to come up with!!)
*Keep in mind, this is my first fanfic and I am no Fandomme... just a warning XD
*I need a person to beta as I finish chapters, thanks to those who beta'd this one ^_^ (including FoxySuji from dA!!)
*first person to guess my inspiration gets a virtu-cookie, and the title isn't a hint. It is a song,I'll give you that for a hint.
Please... someone get it. XD.
(The fic in my LJ)* prays the link actually works*

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iPod Shuffle Challenge

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:52:24 GMT

Howdy! I put off doing my AP English Lit. homework to write some stories for you guys, based on 10 random songs off my iTunes. (I'm actually really surprised no Brand New came up; 1/10th of the songs are by that band)

Yeah, I saw it a few posts down and wanted to give it a shot. :D

An update for Burn This City is being worked on right now!

As usual, fake cut to my journal. Post will turn friends-locked in 10 days. Feel free to friend my journal for more fic updates, new fics, and graphics.

(i kissed a boy just to start shxt)

I Blame This on Jakia

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:04:50 GMT

Seriously, Jakia. Stop encouraging me to ship this ship ^^" Look, Aang's stressed because of you^

Fic: "Summer Solstice"

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:45:02 GMT

Title: Summer Solstice
Author: redbrunja
Fandom: Avatar
Rating: R
Author's Note: AU. Written for my cinco de mayo meme - and yeah, I do know it's September. For </a></b></a>renegadekitsune - the dresses better be hot.
Characters: Katara, Zuko.
Summery: "Aang defeated the Fire Lord. They still lost."

Summer Solstice

iPod Shuffle Challenge

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:01:48 GMT

Just thought I'd try this one, and I have to say, it's a lot harder than I expected, especially since I can't write well under pressure.

Breakable – Ingrid Michaelson
And we are just breakable, breakable, breakable boys and girls.
Even though he was long gone now, probably never to return, she thought about him. She had always tried to maintain her cover, her protective outer shell that fooled people into thinking she was strong. Tonight, the walls broke down as she remembered the places he had taken her and the little things he had done to pacify her. She regretted her stubborn nature now, as she realized how vulnerable she was, how weak she was, and how breakable she was.

(They Long to Be) Close to You – The Carpenters
Just like me, they long to be close to you.
It was time to set up camp, like every other day. As Zuko lit the fire, he noticed Katara gathering firewood just a few feet away. He had tried to let her know somehow, through the subtle times he would brush his hand against hers, but she never seemed to notice his hints. He would stare at her eyes for a while, then quickly look away when she looked back at his. He offered to help on every opportunity, and was quickly running out of compliments. So what was he doing wrong?!

Lost – Michael Buble
When your world’s crashing down, I said, baby, you’re not lost.
Katara sat on the dock, her feet making ripples in the water. Her vision was severely impaired, since she had been crying bitterly for hours now. It was a wonder she still had tears left in her eyes. Why did Aang have to look away at that moment? Why was he so foolish as to let his guard down when facing the Fire Lord? Why did he have to die? She continued to sob uncontrollably, wishing that it had been her instead. She was startled by a warm hand on her shoulder, as she turned to see who it was. The prince calmly sat next to her, swinging his legs as well, not saying a word. They stayed that way for what seemed to be eternity.

Won’t Go Home Without You – Maroon 5
I asked her to stay, but she wouldn’t listen. She left before I had a chance to say.
“I overheard your plans. Did you think you could leave tomorrow without telling any of us? Did you think you could just go back home without letting us know?”

“That’s not the point, Zuko. I just—I just can’t stay here anymore. Aang and I—“

“Do you really love him, Katara?” he yelled back. “Because if can you look me in the eye and tell me that that’s the truth, I swear I’ll leave you alone!”

Her angry eyes, glistening with tears, looked him in the eyes. “I don’t love him.” And she slowly walked away, as Zuko stared at her silhouette until it disappeared from the horizon.

Say – John Mayer
It’s better to say too much than never to say what you need to say.
Katara stared at the rebellious boy, her arms crossed. Why did he have to walk around shirtless anyway? Did he realize that Toph was still a little girl [well sort of] and that she was too young for this?

“What are you looking at?” he asked, finally noticing her angry eyes glued on him.

“YOU AND YOUR HOT—“ and she quickly clasped her hands over her mouth. “I mean... I mean, you and your... hot... uhh..” as she struggled to find an appropriate answer.

A smile slowly spread over Zuko’s face. “Don’t worry, I feel that way about you too.”

Viva la Vida - Coldplay
I used to rule the world, seas would rise if I gave the word. Now in the morning I sweep alone, sweep the streets I used to own.
It had been five years now. After careful observation, she had finally been released from the Fire Nation prisons, free to live a common life, but nothing more. She had finally grown accustomed to the simple ways of the peasants, and was a regular at the local temple. She often saw Fire Lord Zuko with his Fire Lady, Katara at the temple, handing out alms to the poor. As she saw the lives of the peasants around her improve, she realized just how good of a man Zuko was, and that she had been terribly wrong in judging him all these years. With a small smile, she continued to look at them from behind the bushes, hoping that one day she would have enough courage to ask for forgiveness.

Dangerous – Akon
I can’t notice but to notice you, noticing me, from across the room.
Zuko had seen the furtive glances Katara shot his direction. He had also noticed the way she quickly looked away when they made eye contact. But most of all, he had noticed her unusual kindness every time he made a mistake or said something wrong. This change of character was interesting, as he continued to observe and analyze her every move. It was getting so out of hand that something as simple as a “Alright, Zuko” was seen as some hidden love message. Katara was also noticing the strange behavior, and when Toph told her why, she laughed.

“It’s okay, Zuko, you can stop. I admit it. You caught me.” And with that, she leapt into his arms and gave him the most unexpected kiss of his life.

I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston
I’m holding back again, this passion inside. I can’t run from myself, there’s nowhere to hide.
She had tried so hard to control her feelings. It was tiring to tame her rebellious heart everyday, as it continued to disobey her brain. Her mind was obviously right; she would never be happy with Zuko. He was just...a jerk! She had tried so hard to be patient. She concluded that this innocent crush would fade with time. It would eventually go away. She had tried so hard to continue lying. He doesn’t like me, he doesn’t notice when I change my hairstyle, he doesn’t help me all the time, he doesn’t...

And then her senses snapped right back to her. Her heart was the right one; her brain was just foolish and immature. He was probably the nicest guy on earth to be able to put up with her constant nagging. This was not a crush, because a crush would never make her feel so helpless. It had been months since the first time she saw him, so why was this feeling still there?! She decided it was time she was honest.

Say (All I Need) - Onerepublic
Do you know where your heart is? Do you know where you lost it? Did you trade it for something, somewhere, better just to have it?
Alone in his room, Zuko now had the right to cry. Better yet, outright bawl. He hated himself for doing this, for betraying the only girl who had dared touch his scar, for betraying himself. He struggled to breathe as he recalled the look on his her face as he joined Azula’s side. He couldn’t forgive himself, he couldn’t let go, he couldn’t understand. What did he have now? Did he finally have his long-awaited honor? Did he have admiration, respect, integrity, love? The answer broke him.

In This Life – Delta Goodrem
Two hearts that can start a fire; One love is all I need in this life.
She cried as she beheld his quivering body, still shaking from the impact of the lightning. She tried to figure out why he would so impulsively run in front of her, and at this critical moment, an answer as simple as that evaded her. She struggled to heal him through her tears, and found her every heartbeat to be increasingly louder. His eyes fluttered, and she gasped silently. She took a leave of her senses, as happiness filled her heart. She embraced the half-awake boy, and felt a fire ignited in her heart.

Sorry if they all sound the same XD

The ipod shuffle challenge!

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:25:17 GMT

~~Why, yes I was inspired by magneticwave >.<;;;~~

Having decided to finally have a go, I bring you all the result!
They're most about Zuko, but the Zutara is there! (Come and find it...)

Rules:
Put your iPod on shuffle. For the first ten songs, write a drabble with that general theme. You have only the length of that song to write it.

My heart beat once or twice, and life flooded my veins

X-posted to avatar_fans

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:47:06 GMT

I come bearing fanart and a request to beta readers!

I need a beta reader for my fic that goes along with this pic. I'm not a pro at fanfics, this is the first one I've written... Its in my journal and I'll just link it here, read it if you feel like it and give me some feedback :)

EDIT: I think I fixed the link
http://painted-x-blue.livejournal.com/1568.html

Someday

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:21:37 GMT

Title: Someday
Author: Jakia
Word Count: 346
Summary: “And someday, they’d find the perfect people. And they’d be so awesome they’d wonder how they ever lived without them.” Even the most seemingly-perfect relationships have their downsides. Drunken!Friendship!Zutara, though a bit anti-Kataang and anti-Maiko. Light Zutara if you squint.

( In hindsight, Zuko was probably not the best person to go to in a situation like this. )