Ok but Zuko using the knowledge he acquired during his banishment to help him as the Fire Lord. Like making small talk with Earth Kingdom dignitaries about their local foods that he enjoyed and even misses. Like having in-depth conversations with his captains about sea currents and navigation. Like, in the middle of a meeting with several high-ranking naval officials, pointing out flails in security, like how a person can cling to a Fire Nation ship for hours at a time, or climb aboard using hatches on the upper decks, or disguise themselves as a lower ranking guard with easily accessible spare armour….
Though none of his experiences can prepare Zuko for the long, awkward silence that comes after he admits to doing or at least knowing something illegal and/or completely buck wild
Do we have confirmation that they're related? Nope. Do they make a bunch of similar faces? Yes. *shrug*
Au where the Gaang were looking for a firebending teacher, just found Zuko on the side of the road and picked him up by the scruff of his neck and was like "you". No one figures out he's the Prince of the Fire Nation until Sozins Comet.
Aang comes back, having defeated firelord Ozai, and then finds out that his wet rat of a firebending teacher is actually royalty and is being crowned Firelord tomorrow. He is so confused.
Being surrounded by 'none biological family but might as well be' trope has me in choke hold, and honestly ima enjoy myself. Dialogue and prompt mix!
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Cradling the crying child that is not theirs in their arms after being either invalidated or abused by their actual parent/s, wiping away at their tears, and whispering gentle promises in their ear.
Fighting for the custody/adoption of a said child from incapable parents.
"WE MAY NOT BE RELATED BY BLOOD! BUT THEY ARE MINE, lay a single finder on them I will personally drag your ass to hell!"
"Where were you when the kids needed you? and NOW you want to be present?"
"No baby, I swear to you, they will not lay a single hand on you ok? go up to your room, we'll just talk, it'll be quick ok? pick the book you wanna read"
Rocking the kid back and forth after having a panic attack, both doing the breathing exercise they found online when they first witnessed their kid have their first panic attack.
Fighting and legalizing for the kid's custody or adoption because their parents aren't fit for the parental role.
"I fought for you, you're not getting rid of me that easily whether you hate me or not because I love you no matter how ugly things get"
Breaking down after arguing with the kid and hearing them scream how much they hate them and wish they were anywhere but near them.
Fighting and pushing for their kid's justice when the authorities turned a blind eye.
Serving their kid's justice themselves no matter how bloody and ugly it gets.
"Oh sweety, we didn't sacrifice everything just to build you up for someone to just bring you down. come on. I'll make sure they regret every tear that you cried"
"You don't deserve this wonderful kid! you don't see the mess you're putting them in!" "And you think you're deserving eno-" "AT LEAST I'M BETTER THAN YOU'LL EVER BE!"
"Tell me, how come they don't ever call? they're so ungrateful, after all I've done for them?" "Maybe a self-check would humble you, at least before I do"
Sunday routines of ice creams and park visits!
Fun sleepovers because they can stay past their bedtime with stories of their parent's earlier years.
Being accidentally called mom/dad while in the moment.
School visits and pickups when their actual parents can't! And they can get food on the way!
Being the kid's scapegoat when the kids sneak out of the house doing kids' stuff and they totally got the kid's back
"oh come on! Let the kids live a little! Not like you weren't their age once! You were far worst! Don't deny it!
Taking the kids shopping to spite their killjoy parents.
Wearing the kids creation with pride, clothes, jewelry or anything the kids gave them and countless pictures.
Parading around the streets with matching kids fashion, large sunglasses, tutus, skirts, bangles and dangly necklaces, and matching tiaras and fairy wings.
Running errands with or for the kids when they need anything.
"Oh come on kiddo, cheer up, you know you're mom can be a bit too much, I can assure you she means well"
They're practically on speed dial on every occasion there is.
Doing mani pedies with the closeted child and creating their safe environment for them and being their comfort if their parents show homophobia.
"NO! drop it! Don't put it in your mouth!!!"
"Where did you get that?! didn't I tell you not to snoop around where you shouldn't be snooping at?" "But come on! it's so cool! it's a self-destructive rocket ship! it's vibrating and all!"
Playing in the playground with the kids, screw being a grown-up, and sitting on the bench, if they can fit and slide in the kiddie slide they will join the kids.
Bumping every kid on-site in bump car rides, they are surrounding the kids and targeting any suspected enemy.
Dressing up as chickens taunting the kids' bullies' parents after having a meeting about it and the bullies' parents get away scot-free, they came dressing up as chickens and clucking out of the bullies' house before throwing hands.
"Geez! when I told you to hurry up I didn't want to slingshot yourself out the door." "It's effective though!" "KID YOU HAAVE A BROKEN NOSE!"
"I swear you are the reason I don't want kids!" "You love me though right?"
Picking the kids up in the middle of the day when they're requesting a pickup after cutting classes.
Playing tea parties with the kids with actual food and experiment/concoctions the kids made and they would eat that shit like it's bussin bussin.
Using their kids as partner magnets on play dates but utterly fails when said kids either pull them away or cause some type of chaos to get them home.
Egging bully houses and TPing their yards.
Camping out in the woods to try to live both of your fantasies of being fairies and or witches in the woods only to be attacked by mosquitos, bugs and no proper bathrooms
Zuko adds a ton of spices to his meals, Sokka pretends he can stand it as well but we all know what his reaction to fire flakes was so it always ends the same
Aang bakes the best pies
Katara modified bloodbending so it could be used to heal instead of hurting people
Sokka was absolutely delighted when he noticed that Zuko is sarcastic as well, the rest of the Gaang in turn, were mortified
The Gaang must have had these hug competitions where the one who hugs the strongest is the winner and after finding out Zuko doesn't know what it is (I mean, he and Azula wouldn't really compete over hugging Ozai, come on) they compete on him (it's all just an excuse to hug him, really) and Zuko acts confused, but deep inside he feels nice
Toph has an unnamed job to sit on Zuko's council meetings as a Earth Kingdom's ambasador and feel who is lying to him, then after the meeting Zuko and Toph go into his office and make a list of people to fire or look out for
On Lu Ten's birthday Iroh always does the rituals like in "The Tales of Ba Sing Se" but on the anniversary of his death he can't force himself to do pretty much anything, those days Zuko never fails to come to make sure uncle eats something, drinks some tea and then he just sit with him just so his uncle knows he's there for him
i saw a comment on this post saying zuko should have a youtube and i don’t have self restraint lmao
matching icons for you and your worstie ✨ (+ miscellaneous enemies –> reluctant allies –> ??? doodles)
Fixed those hexside multitrack uniforms for ya 😩
(A de-aged Azula ficlet)
“No! Go away! This is my lesson!” Aang whispered harshly at the little girl with sparking fingers. A spiteful, mischievous gleam entered her eye and Aang braced himself for an attack.
“Zuzu! Aang’s being mean to me!” She shouted, running over to interrupt Zuko’s demonstration. Aang took a deep breath, his hands curling into fists. He did not hate Azula. He didn’t hate her when she nearly killed him as a teen. He absolutely should not did not hate this small five year old version who kicked his shins under the table when he dared to sit next to her brother and jumped into Zuko’s arms every time Aang went in for hug (and stuck her tongue out at him while she was getting his big brother Fire Lord cuddles). “Zuzu! Can you show me how to do the form? Aang clearly isn’t ready to learn it!” Aang’s eyebrow twitched.
He didn’t hate the baby Azula… But he did not like her.
Just an idea because I love your drawings so much. How about Azula makingg Zuko give her a piggy back ride as they pad after Lu Ten :o.
If you're still thinking about a dead guy we only know by his relations and whose only purpose is to die for his father's backstory we know so little about, clap your hands
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plz no edit/repost
ok for personal use