In which, in the swap au, instead of Yue and Sokka. It was Zuko and you
Contains: Zuko x you, romance, angst, death(Your death), The sun, Swap au, Sokka swaps with Zuko, you swap with Yue, Azula swaps with Katara. Non bender Zuko.
Warnings: death, angst, slight comfort at the end? It's sad I know. Slight mischaractization? Sorry if someone already did this!
Zuko who never knew he was going to fall in love with you. He was here for Azula And Aang so they could learn fire bending from the northern lands and sister land of the southern fire nation. So they could defeat the water tribes.
Yet he did, the moment he met you, with those kind eyes and gentle look, you, the princess of the northern fire nation lands. He couldn't help but grow flustered around you, becoming awkward with his heart racing. While you just watched and smiled sweetly at him asking him about the southern fire nation lands, and how it is.
Zuko who didn't expect for you to be the one to approach him, to want to learn more about him on the second day after the royal banquet of your birthday. When he was going to go to you.
Zuko who started to smile and warm up to you as you talked to one another, you, with your unique hair that stood out, talking of things that were sweet and just...so normal in the midst of war.
Zuko who's heart broke when you refused to get closer and revealed that you were engaged to another man with such a sad look, feeling fury at himself for not realizing sooner. Wishing that he could've taken your hand sooner if he only knew that you existed.
Zuko who led you away for a few moments to fly on appa, and almost kissed you you during the ride because even through your engagement. You liked him, and he loved you.
Zuko who noticed the fleet of water tribe ships and feared that the moments of peace were finally over.
Zuko who fought your betrothed and almost drew his dual swords on him due to the guys arrogant boastful personality, and who lacked affection unlike the deep affection and connection he built with you.
Zuko who still held your affections to his heart and beat himself up in his mind when his bodyguard duties were withdrawn for a short while.
Zuko who let you go with him and Azula to find Aang from the grasp's of Prince Sokka's and return to the heart of the Dragon cove in the northern lands, until you were met with Admiral Bato.
Zuko who heart fell to his stomach when Dragon Ran was strucked fatally by Bato's greed, with the sun fell dark for the first time.
Zuko who heart's completely shattered when you sacrificed your life for the sun and the dragon. And pleaded. Deeply pleaded for you to not go. To not leave him alone here while he cradled your lifeless body on his arms until it vanished.
Zuko who became awestruck at your beautiful ethereal spiritual form and cried heavily when you gave him his first and final kiss until you parted to live on the sun, promising that you will always watch him.
Zuko who went completely silent for days on end while Azula and Aang tried everything to cheer him up during their progress to the earth kingdom.
Zuko who defended you wholeheartedly when Toph even suggested that the Sun's spirit was harming people. Called you an empathetic loving goddess who protected and adored her people.
Zuko who couldn't even look mai in the eyes or date her early on due to the way he loved you and couldn't bear himself to go of you as easily as others may had done.
Zuko who cried silently when yours and his scene were played out in the ember island play, the only scene he ever really liked and disliked so deeply.
Zuko who broke up with Mai due to the way he lived with a heavy feeling in his heart that he could never even look at another without being reminded of you.
Zuko who once the war with the water tribes was over, lived without marrying anyone and representing the southern lands of the fire nation and named the bay of the republic city after you.
Zuko who broke out of the reincarnation cycle once he died protecting the next avatar after Aang. To be with you forever and eternally after years of loneliness in the spirit realm.
In which, you and Aang started to have dreams of each other, not knowing that you both were lovers of a past lifetime. Only to meet once again
Contains: Aang x Reader, Reader is Sokka's and Katara's sister, fated lovers(?), fluff, slight angst, comfort. Connected dreams. Modern au, atla as the past. Reader is a year older than Aang.(Aang is 22, Reader is 23) NO SMUT.
Word count:...I don't know it's long
Warnings: This is the first time I'm writing on Tumblr! Sorry if I make any mistakes. English isn't my first language. So sorry if I mischaractize any characters!!
It all started three weeks ago.
Three weeks, 2 days, and 12 hours exactly, from what you recorded in your journal. But it the time since you started to dream of him
At first, you were brushing it off, thinking that he was just a person that was part of your dreams, someone that your mind had conjured up so seamlessly and perfectly. Especially since he had these arrows on his body.
Then....came the next night, and you both met again. It was shocking, even he was shocked too. But you both talked. You thought it was a mere coincidence.
But it happened, again, the next night and every night, Same place. Same little air temple. Same weird strange clothes, and the same man.
Sometimes, you see him with an big strange creature he had called appa, or with a lemur with unusually big ears that he had said was Momo. It felt...right, for the most weirdest reasons. It felt...like an memory of a life you don't remember around them.
More specifically him. You just can't quite place it. Neither can he. No matter how many times you tried to remember his name after you wake up. You couldn't, and it ached at you. Hard, that you couldn't remember the name of him.
Of the man that laughs were like the wind chimes on your balcony.
Of the man that grey eyes always seemed to light up each time he sees you back in the dream realm.
Of the man that held your hands and promised to find you one day.
Of the man that was just a boy when he fell in love you back at the-
Wait. When did the last part happened?..when did it-
"....Reader...."
"hey....earth to..."
"Reader!!"
You snapped out of your daze, Head shooting upward and looking around. You swore your heart was racing as fast as an hummingbird. Until your gaze finally landed right back at Sokka.
Oh.
Right.
You're here, with your family, with dinner on your plates. Gran Gran's special, an special broth she makes from her garden ingredients, in the middle of the table.....with Sokka snapping his fingers close to your face. your older brother pale blue eyes squinted with exasperation and suspicion at the same time. If that was even possible
But undeniably, he was relieved beyond comprehension seeing you finally snapping into awareness. "oh thanks the spirits! You been out looking off into the sunset for a while. I thought you lost your mind" he chuckled, though you, on the other side, felt your cheeks and ears warming due to the fact you were lost for a long time.
Though he raised an eyebrow at you, tilting his head, he was watching your expression. He raised one of his arms to the back of your chair. He could tell something was up. Especially with the way you drifted.
"but really, you been out for a while. You okay? Nothing...bad going on...or" his face shifted into an knowing, smug grin seeing your face shift into that flustered expression you had since you were a kid. "you're not thinking of a special guy are you, eh?"
Immediately, You placed a hand behind your head. Rubbing the back of your neck as stared to the side when he had mentioned an "special guy" you wanted to give him an glare or shoot a look at him to shut up "It's...it's not that- it's just-"
Thankfully, Katara was there to save your day as she placed placed the bowl of broth in front of you. "Oh leave her alone Sokka, finals week is coming up soon, she's probably more concerned with that than an "special boy" She placed an bowl on his side of the table too, which made him just shut up for a while to focus on the food.
She turned back at you with an warm yet concerned smile, placing a hand on your shoulder "but he has a point you know? You've been drifting off into your head these past few weeks..you're not overworking too hard on the finals. Are you?"
You sighed, reaching for the bowl and the spoon now given at your side. She was right, it had become noticeable that you were off more in your mind.
"I just...have a lot in mind really." you didn't specify what you meant as you turned your eyes to look at the wall. You can't help but feel that you have a lot in mind. With...him. With the finals, but also, with the strange echoes, and the heavy deja vu that you felt.
Sokka just hummed to your response. Currently dipping his bread in the broth and eating it. He pointed the bread to you as he looked at you with an knowing look.
"That's what Aang been saying too you know?" he spoke muffled, eating while speaking. "saying he had an lot in mind, but looks up at the sky with longing eyes like a-" Katara firmly slapped his arm slightly trying to not let him ramble too much
Aang, you didn't know much of him, Sokka and Katara just met him about 3 months ago, but from what you could tell. He was pretty close with the two of them. Enough to make a group with other people you know, Like Toph.
Sokka rubbed his arm and pouted back at Katara. "ow what was that for!" Katara only huffed, moving to look back at you as she placed a hand on yours.
"Well...whatever you have in mind, I hope you can ease it down...I'm here in case you need anything, okay? Sokka's here too...though he won't do anything but add to your mess" Sokka gasped dramatically, giving a pointed stare at Katara.
You didn't say anything, but smiled warmly at Katara's words. She always with you, and Sokka too, it reminded you that you weren't alone. Even if you don't want to say anything else about the topic.
"Well...enough of this talk, I was thinking. Maybe we could go together to the museum to that new section they opened, all of us. With Aang and Toph. And I guess Zuko can come too. It would be fun" Sokka's voice ease through the heavy air as he looked towards you.
You hummed slightly. The museum, of course. You know that place as well as you knew your major. Since you were studying the great Era of harmony to be an historian. That place was the only area that gave you deja vu each time you visited. Especially with those statues.
"that...would not be too bad" you smiled slightly, he always incorporated you into his plans, mostly since you never really came out of the room unless Toph dragged you out, or Katara did. "I guess I could meet this Aang too"
Aang, his name always felt too weird for you in your tongue, it felt...warm, but heavy with deja vu. You wondered why...but you didn't focus on it too much.
Katara clasped her hands together. Smiling brightly. "Oh wonderful! I already got the tickets too for tomorrow! Trust me. He's a very nice guy once you meet him. And I already have so much plans for after it..."
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You didn't know when exactly did you went to sleep after dinner.
Maybe it was due to the plans for tomorrow clouding your mind. And the tug of your heart each time the museum was getting mentioned. The deja vu clouded your mind enough for time to blur out.
Those memories....there were always those memories that didn't feel like yours. About war. About an boy that laughed similarly to the dream guy in your dreams. About happy moments. Intimate moments.
But you didn't focus on that as you entered the dream place.
And once again. It was the same place. The same old temple that you always admired. The wind blowing softly, and there? There he was.
The same dream guy with those beautiful grey eyes that always brightened when he saw you. He was standing nearby appa. Patting his fur before he turned to you.
And just like that they bloomed with happiness as you stood there for a while. Before you moved and rushed towards him. Every burden. Every duty. Always melts away when you saw him, time meant nothing here, and so did both your loves.
"woah hey there!" he laughed as he wrapped his arms around you. Twirling you around for a bit before settling you down. Still holding you close as he looked into your eyes. "Miss me that much?" he tilted his head, his crooked grin appearing just as every time he's with you.
You giggled lightly, tilting your head to the side as you looked at his face. Your heart thudded happily. Despite these three weeks, you two had bonded instantly, it was a connection that felt as old as time itself. "Well, who can blame me when this day been long?"
He just chuckled back as he let go, though his hands lingered, hovering in the air for a second too long as he moved it to appa. He didn't add to your words, or respond. Because it was true.
The air shifted into comfortable silence as you moved to rest on appas side, the big air bison responded with a low rumble shifting slightly. His wide tail tapping the ground before he moved to rest
He just shift the topic instead. Settling beside you. His hand near you, pinkie touching pinkie. "If the day been long...mind telling me about it? I love to hear what happened on your side" He gave a warm smile, the type that made his dimples shine and eye crinkle at the edges.
That always had captivated you, yet reminded you of an memory you couldn't place, of a man that had the exact same smile, only that it was covered with a love that transcends time. You raised your shoulders slightly.
"Well, nothing really, just focusing on class, working, coming back home to study for the finals. And hanging around my siblings" you moved to touch your hair slightly. An habit of yours. Before your hand settles on your knee.
The grey eye man absorbed every word, his eyes never leaving yours, or the way your hand shifted, instead. He raised an knee. Putting his arm on it. "Yeah, I get that...Finals. I have them too, next week, luckily I'm studying for it with a couple of friends." he rubbed the back of his head. His eyes closing as he gave a sheepish grin.
You felt an weight move off your shoulders. There it was. The fact that you both could relate to an situation so easily. "That's...not that bad actually. I study alone. Since my friend. #&/#, is blind, and her tutoring..is something"
When you try to mention toph, the name just..blurs. That was one strange thing. You can't mention any name here. Neither your own. Or his. It was the one thing. The one thing that keeps you two from finding each other.
His eyes didn't widened at the blurred name. He got used to it after a couple of dreams shared together, and he just sighs, his smile softening. "I get that, I have a blind friend too in my group, but that doesn't stop her from being herself, she's great. Oh! actually, we were talking about going to the museum tomorrow-"
You stopped, your eyes widened at what he had mentioned. Museum? Talking? A group of friends? That...reminds you of the talk Sokka and Katara were having "....My siblings were talking about going to the museum too...tomorrow, during the morning."
The moment you had mentioned it. He went still. His whole body went still and he didn't breath for a while. You know it felt like a coincidence, to both you, and him. Maybe it's not the same museum. Maybe it's not even the same place.
But the fact that you both had some of the same groups made you two realized.
"wait. That means-" he tried to speak. But as suddenly as the realization came.
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You woke up in your bed. Heart racing, eyes widened. Gasping. Sweat sticking to you.
No.
No. No!
You were finally getting somewhere, you were finally getting a grasp of his location, and if it was possible that maybe. Maybe you both can meet.
The door to your room opened. Katara peeking in to check on you. She was already dressed. Holding her bag with her. Her blue eyes gently looking at your figure as you immediately straightened. "Good morning dewdrop, You woke up a little late than usual, but that's okay. Just get dressed so we could head out" she spoke warmly as she then closed the door. Leaving you to your own devices.
Later than usual? You swore you felt that the dream was more shorter than usual. Way more shorter. It felt...like you were just kicked off the moment you were grasping at strings that appeared.
But you didn't waste too much time on thinking. Your heart raced at the thought of him. If he was there, if he's going to the exact same museum...
Then you won't wait to see if he's real.
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Sokka and Katara were inside the car, With Sokka warming the car due to the snow that had been starting to fall due to December, and early winter weather. He hummed an light tune until he yelped when he heard the sounds of the car door closing shut, with you there. Dressed up in your best winter outfit.
"Oh for the love of spirits dewdrop! You scared the life out of me for a second and..." he side eye you from the rear view mirror. Seeing you were more..dressed up that usual. "..Are you seriously wearing that scarf? You never-" Katara cut him off before he makes any rude comments. Looking back at you from the passanger seat. "Don't listen to him. You look beautiful...and excited. I guess the museum really brought your spirits up?"
You just nodded, a lot in response. Staying quiet. Though your leg were bouncing up and down in response to her question. Katara took that as an yes as she turned back to look at your older brother. "well, if we're all here. Then let's get moving Sokka"
"right. Yes. Of course." Sokka started to move the car away from the driveway. Settling into the road to start moving to the museum. It was 11 minutes from your home. Which was not too far. "Museum time it is baby!"
The drive there felt long. Too long for you in fact as you bounced your leg continously through the ride. Your heart thumping at an speed that felt like it would rip through your ribs and run out the road.
What if he's not there? What if it was a lie? What if your dreams were just...dreams? You hoped. Badly. That it wasn't those options. You hoped dearly, because...he felt real. His touch felt real. His words, his laugh....
You just hoped it was not something just an dream.
By the time you arrived. You spend at least 5 minutes outside while Katara was calling the group. Or the "Gaang" as Sokka likes to call it. You fidgeted with your fingers. Staring up at the round iceberg statue that lingered outside the museum.
Then, there was a voice, a familiar voice, and you turned.
Right there, a few feet away. Was him. The same man, with his arrow tattoos. Wearing mutes brown yellows and Vermillions. While holding an leash to a very fluffy big dog with cream fur and But those eyes..you couldn't help but think-.
"Aang! You're early come over, meet my sister, reader" Katara called out, and right then. You didn't move. He didn't move. Your eyes watered with the memories of the dreams swarming right back at you. All the memories. All the things you shared with one another. You couldn't help but let out a shaky breath and say just one single thing.
"...Aang...?"
"....." he was silent. Still, with grey eyes widened as the snow fell between the both of you. His dog, Appa, only let out a light ruff. Nudging him to move. There was no reaction until...a bright, glowing smile broke through his face as he let out a breathless laugh, he let appa move ahead towards Katara and Sokka. But his gaze was duly on you as he started to run towards you.
And he didn't just wave. Or hug you. He embraced you. Lifting you up and twirling you around, Aang eyes were almost teary as he held you tightly and close to him.
"my dream girl!...my dream girl"
Finally. You both found each other. Again.
Just like every other lifetime.
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Hope you readers liked this! It's my first masterpiece, and hopefully, maybe I can make a part two soon?
Sokka is the kind of Dad that will definitely brush off his kids when they try to wake him JUST so he could spend more time cuddling with you...and also sleeping.
But it is ESPECIALLY on his free days once he's off the council or on any duties, or when he doesn't have any morning duties. That he won't budge a single bit, he's comfortable wheres he at. With you under the comfortable furs? And body pressed agaisnt his?
Oh He's isn't waking anytime soon.
One of his kids wants him to wake up?
Yeah not happening unless there is an avatar level crisis, The house on fire, or one of them kiddos missing.
His words not yours.
And if any of them crawls up and tries to jump on the bed?
He pulling them down and creating a cuddle pile. Doesn't care. Don't even struggle. Just pulls them down. Wraps them in the covers. Then goes straight back to sleep with you close to his chest. Snoring happily
He's the type of dad that won't wake up until he's needed to because he has everything he ever wanted. A spouse. Kids. You, and a life that safe enough to not be alert 24/7.
And trust me. He's very comfortable where's he at.
I've been thinking of this too much...new fic idea?
What if like, let me put some context into this.
Reader is Sokka's and Katara's sister right?
What if...she has dreams of Aang, and Aang has dream of her. They don't know each other's name, and don't remember much it. But they spent the time bonding. With a promise of finding each other
When they finally meet each other. (probably iceberg scene, or an entirely different au) Aang just remembers her entirely, and calls her his dream girl? (in replacement of "forever girl") and it's too sweet and fluffy and DJSODKDBD
