Jigglypuff

Guess who’s scar is pointed away from us the vast majority of this episode especially during all Katara’s story beats.

Simple, really. I just don’t like how his self-righteousness, preachy attitude and sense of entitlement towards Katara didn’t face proper consequences.

if they do the thing that no one expects and make it canon or at the very least leave it ambiguous and open without canonizing kata.ang and romantically coding the zutara scenes to the nth degree, there is going to be a category 5 shipping war event that will leave countless dead and injured in the aftermath.

There is no indication they are married at all.

Aang yells at her like he did when he was 12 at 25.

These are all indicators of a toxic relationship.

I've been through toxic relationships.

I know the signs.

She talks about how growing up, she always had hope that the avatar would return and end the war. For her, he was a symbol before he was a person. She believes this is the only way to end the war, not because of any traits he possesses, but because he is the avatar. And therefore, protecting him is her life's mission. And even though that develops into a relatively healthy friendship, it creates imbalance in the romantic sides of their relationship, which we see in canon.

She feels she has to take care of him, talking him down from his rages when he enters the avatar state and constantly standing by his side and giving him advice and providing a safe place for him, no matter what she is feeling. And to some degree, Aang takes advantage of that, as seen in the Ember Island Players when he kisses her without her consent. And while Aang feels comfortable talking to Katara about his feelings, she rarely reciprocates by confiding in him, and rarely reciprocates his romantic interest in general. She constant supports him, but is ambiguous in her exact feelings towards him. Does she see him as a boyfriend, little brother, or simply as the savior of the world who she has a close friendship with?

Hi friend

I have a few Zutara fics that I really love

Somewhere Between the Sun and the Moon by catsith21

Bloodbender Katara x Vampire Zuko. I adore the worldbuilding in this. The author describes the SWT so well. And I love the idea of benders being able to hear a certain song that's attached to their element.

let's get married by Olivia_Ivy

The Gaang and Iroh to to Ember Island so Zutara can elope on the pier where Katara forgave Zuko. It's so sweet and I love how they included different wedding traditions from the Four Nations. Also, Aang conducted the wedding which is one of my favorite Zutara headcanons.

A Month of Sundays by ok_boomerang

During a speech, Firelord Zuko accidently reveals that he's planning to propose to Ambassador Katara. Now the entire nation Zhas to keep the secret until Zuko finally works up the nerve to pop the question. It's really funny and kind of ridiculous but I love how much the FN love Zutara.

Fire Dance by HomeAgainRose

Zuko joins the Gaang early and Zutara pretend to be Aang's parents during The Headband. This fic does a twist where instead of pretending to be pregnant, Katara plays the role of Zuko's exotic trophy wife. The FN stereotypes her of course, but Katara plays them off with grace and Zuko backs her up. I think it foreshadows their roles as Firelord and Firelady very well (minus the trophy wife stuff obviously). They also do a traditional FN Dance during the party which was very fun.

Past the World's Horizon by Mauve_Avenger

Katara is kidnapped by an evil spirit, so Zuko goes into the spirit world to save her. I love the worldbuilding for the spirit world in this. It has actually influenced my own writings.

Chocolate Cake for a Broken Heart by ParadiseAvenger

After Zuko gets stood up as a prank at the restaurant Katara works at, Katara takes him out on a date. It's short and sweet to the point. One of my favorite comfort fics.

The Prince of the Fire Nation by HarrisonHolmes2014

A Prince of Egypt Zutara AU. I think the author blended the two medias together very well and respectfully since Moses' story is very important to Abrahamic religions. The story is both entertaining and devasting. Instead of a prophet, Zuko is turned into the Avatar and starts a new Avatar line. Also, Katara parted the entire sea by herself while pregnant! It was so cool ^_^

The Worst Prisoner series by emletish

The Gaang accidently kidnapped Zuko during The Blue Spirit and keep as him prisoner. The whole series is an ATLA rewrite where characters actually grow including both Jet and Hama. It sets up Azula's redemption very well also. I love all the foreshadowing that comes into effect later on like fire healing and rebuilding the SWT with traditional Southern Waterbending. A unique thing about it is that Zutara get together towards the end of Book 1 and are an official couple for the rest of the series. I find it interesting since Zutara usually don't become official until towards the end of Book 3. They're relationship doesn't become stale either which is a common problem for most on-screen relationships between main characters. It's still ongoing and I look forward to how they'll handle DOTBS and Sozin's Comet.

Incendiary (Hidden Work)

After Book 2, Katara and Zuko are forced into an arranged marriage. The chokehold this fic had on me 💀

Katara hates Zuko for betraying her in BSS and Zuko is racked with guilt and unable to explain himself. They are forced to trust each other to navigate the FN court. Ozai is legit terrifying in this and Azula is so devious that I can't help but admire it. It's later revealed that Azula suggested the marriage to produce a waterbending heir then kill Aang right before their born so that child could become both the next Avatar and related to the FN royal family (Like I said, devious).

There are mysteries like finding out what happened to Ursa or who the inside mole contacting Katara was (Hama), scandals, brainwashing, steamy scenes (I'm into smut but judging from other reader's reactions it was pretty good), assassination attempts, pirate queens, a rival fraction to the White Lotus called the Lilies made entirely by sex worker women controlled by said pirate queen, and a literal cannibal FN general who kept trying to eat Katara. The last chapter literally ended with Katara bloodbending Ozai's heart until it exploded.

Absolutely insane.

There were really sweet Zutara moments like them stargazing, Zuko writing poems about Katara in his diary, and their date on Ember Island.