Tweek Tweak in different clothing and AUs from twitter!
Sure would be a shame if this got spread around and he lost his job 💅🏽
The Kyoshi novels are worth the read if ONLY for the brilliant world building of FC Yee. Most importantly, the extended lore about the Air Nomads.
It's so beautiful and painful to read about how the Air Nomads lived and were perceived by others before the genocide. You know that famous post that said that Sozin killed the very embodiment of fun when he killed the Air Nomads? Well, it was also so much more.
Air Nomads were beloved and considered good omens in most parts of the world. A blessing from a monk or a nun was considered a rare gift by people.
No stupid rules of hierarchy and manners applied to them. People of all ranks freely approached them without any formalities, which is huge given how elaborate the traditions and manners of the other nations were (what a breath of fresh air for them, huh?)
People would stop fighting because of the mere presence of an Air Nomad, out of respect for their teachings. Sightings of sky bison were every child's dream, and the Air Nomads always passed by with cheerful waves and smiles for them.
In the original show, we know that Aang travelled a lot as a child and had friends like Bumi and Kuzon. Imagine the happiness of a small town when a bunch of giggling bald children visited. Imagine the special (vegetarian) snacks they would have prepared beforehand for them. Imagine the absolute chaos their own children would get up to with them.
Air Nomads resolved disputes. They carried messages to far off relatives for no cost. They were the link through which all of the nations communicated. They embodied fun, happiness, and hope.
this is what Sozin killed. And it may never be fully recovered, even after harmonic convergence in LOK. Something so important will be lost forever.
“Do not give the baby your lightsabers.” “He’s older than me, Mando, he should have some training!”
Bonus Bo:
Zuko Gets Adopted (Frequently Against His Will), And Sometimes Does the Adopting Himself
A viper-lizard’s tales (by @crescentmoonrider)
Another Brother
black to blue (by @hersugarpill)
City of Prisoners
Dragon of the Yuyan (by @awkwardpenguinproductions)
Guilt
If I long for the world, just a bit, will you forgive me for it? (by @nvrlostword)
kintsugi (by @discordiansamba)
Salvage (by @muffinlance)
Show Me
The Best Path
The Crown of a Free Man (by @raikcaa)
there is a fire in me
To End a War
Wayward Flames, Come on Home (by @innogens-breadsticks)
Zuko & Father Figures
A Father’s Hand
A Journey, in many parts
A Matter of Trust
A Quiet Night In
After Daybreak (by @runrundoyourstuff)
Family Matters
Fire Nation Yacht Club (by @sword-and-stars)
goodbye to fathers
It gives a lovely light (by @elle-rosewater)
Never Look Away
Pride Is Not The Word (by @sword-and-stars)
put the weight on me (by @ta1k-less)
The Crown Hangs Heavy
There All The Honor Lies (by @shastafirecracker)
Unlikely Comfort
What We’re Given (by @sword-and-stars)
Zuko & the Gaang
all you have is your fire (and the place you need to reach)
Compassion For All Our Monsters (by @sword-and-stars)
count your blessings, not your sins (by @sky-mage)
don’t jump where i can’t catch you
dual
end-of-the-world-beach vacay (by @eternalgirlscout)
Falter (by @emerynn)
Family Is More Than Blood
Fueling the Flames (by @supernovaandtea)
Healing Properties of Cinder Sage (by @dawen-nightmaiden)
Justified
lessons in tea making (by @captainkirkk)
Male Bonding
new ways
One Big Happy Family
Perspective (by @waterandsilver)
ribs (by @gaycinema)
Rising Phoenix
sad songs in the summer (by @frutescence)
Safety First (by @sword-and-stars)
sightless yet seeing
Skin Deep
Terminal Velocity (by @balimaria)
the beginning of a new and brighter birth (by @captainkirkk)
The Festival of Lights
things lost in the fire (by @fyrelordzuko)
two truths and a lie (by @eternalgirlscout)
Unwanted Friends
We Ourselves Must Walk The Path
we’ve got nothin but time
What If…
what they did to your face (by @nothing-more-than-hot-leaf-juice)
What You’re Seeing On That Stage
When the Truth Gets Out
Zuko-centric
A Dark Night in Ba Sing Se (by @muffinlance)
All The Gentle Creatures (by @sword-and-stars)
Amends
Bracing
close your eyes & swallow the sun (by @gaycinema)
first rule of earth kingdom fight club… (by @gaycinema)
For Hearth And Home (by @sword-and-stars)
half in shadows, half burned in flames
Heat, Wait, Steep, Repeat (by @sword-and-stars)
heavy as a feather, when you hit the dirt (by @gaycinema)
Home We’ll Go (by @achievement-bender)
Let it Flow Through You
make the world safe and sound (by @silveryinkystar)
Perfection is Overrated
Sad Prince Tellings
The 41st
The best way to solve your problems (is to help someone else)
The [insert title here] and the Fire Lord
the occasional ghosts
This Barefoot Estate (by @snailwriter)
Zuko vs. Adults
(tagging some folks who might be interested: @hugs4zuko, @donvex, @meteor-sword, @sokkaseboyhair, @gayfireprince)
Thank you Oscar for trying to defy Disney