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    He opened his mouth to reassure his uncle, to tell him that he’d be able to start running in just as second, just as soon as the world stopped spinning, but instead all he muttered was, “I’m tired.”

    When Iroh brushed against the back of Zuko’s head the pain there abruptly muscled to the front of Zuko’s list of issues, and he gave a loud groan. Iroh pulled back quickly, but Zuko could see that his hand was now dripping with blood.

    “Then you should rest, Prince Zuko,” Iroh said, his voice calm and controlled, which would’ve been very nice if the lines of concern on his face hadn’t been so obvious. Zuko watched blearily as Iroh began to look sharply around them, apparently assessing something. “A man needs his rest.”

    The world started getting hazy again, but the lack of attempted movement was a slight improvement. A series of shouts pulled him back from the creeping numbness, and Zuko forced his eyelids open.

    Iroh was waving his arms, signaling to someone. “We surrender!” Iroh bellowed. “I am with the Crown Prince of the Fire Nation, and he needs a doctor!”

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    OR:

    Zuko and Iroh are taken prisoner by the Northern Water Tribe following the battle in Agna Qel’a.

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    04 Jan 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 85

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    He doesn’t scream.

    You kind of hate him for it.

    Because you know this type.

    Boys who bleed quiet. The beautiful, tragic kind who carry pain like it’s a penance.

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    It’s the age-old fall from grace: high school royalty faceplants into reality, and the Burger King crown starts hanging heavy. (Sailor hat, in his case.) Heir to the Hawkins High hierarchy, ruler of keggers and hallways alike, Steve Harrington used to be untouchable. Now? He's shaking under your hands, bleeding from battles no trophy could ever commemorate. You've stitched together plenty of broken people before—but never one that left a scar in you, too.

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    09 Nov 2025

  3. Public Bookmark 70

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    After Zuko accidentally trips a hunting trap, Katara gets some much-needed revenge for the "I'll save you from the pirates" incident.

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    25 Aug 2025

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    His father traces his scar one last time, then leans back, his long silk sleeves brushing against the filthy straw. “Would you like to come out of this cell, Zuko? Your room at the palace is waiting for you. You can take a bath. Have a fine dinner. Put on clean clothes. There is a meeting of the ministers tomorrow afternoon, and I would be so glad if my heir would attend.”

    Maybe the executioner really is waiting, and this is all a trap.

    But, maybe not.

    Zuko has always been a survivor.

    And he has been in this cell long enough to know that no one is coming for him.

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    The reign of Fire Lord Zuko lasted for three years before his father’s coup.

    That was two years ago, and now Ozai is ready to let Zuko out of prison. After all, a Fire Lord needs his heir – assuming that heir has learned his lesson.

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    20 Aug 2025

  5. Public Bookmark 34

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    Exhausted from a long day of ambassador duties, Katara relies on her special waterbending technique to unwind. Her session is cut short when Zuko interrupts, but this works in both of their favors when Katara decides to give him a demonstration.

    Or, more consensual!tentacles for my favorite two dorks

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    27 Jul 2025