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Echoes of the Past: The Tale of Two Lovers
Hello everyone! This is my piece for @zkbigbang !!! This was my first Zutara big bang and my second big bang overall so I’m really happy with how everything turned out!
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I sold my soul to the spirits and was rewarded with NATLA.
Avatar: The Last Airbender S02E07 | "Something Broken"
while i think natla is handling kat@ang better on a technical standpoint than OG ever did, i still don't particularly like the idea of them together, and here's why:
it still feels like a one sided crush completely on aang's end. every time we try to have SOMETHING with them, kia's facial delivery always comes off as really blank or genuinely oblivious - even her tone of voice is super neutral and sibling like?
the way they were paired up to walk into king kuei's party together solely for aang to compliment her and then they spend the entire party with other people - AND it was only for toph to have that conversation with katara in the next episode about aang's 'feelings'......only for it to go absolutely nowhere
speaking of that convo, when toph was talking about how aang 'acts around you' i was genuinely confused because the entire time toph has been with them, at this point, SHE'S the one who's been around aang 99% of the time and katara was doing her painted lady stuff. It took me a second to realize 'oh it's literally because she heard him try to compliment her......thats it'
aang blaming katara for EVERYTHING GOING ABSOLUTELY WRONG when they talked to the king was the breaking point for me. i genuinely hated this and this felt ridiculous and borderlining unrealistic at times? like i understand he wasn't thinking clearly due to loosing appa and still reeling over long feng's betrayal - but blaming katara as being the sole reason everything went wrong was just stupid and purposefully ignorant/immature. and also slightly entitled? i do think katara should've told the gaang about her painted lady adventures incase something like this happened but....thats the only reason imo why she shouldve said something
aang and toph's conversations and zuko and katara's conversations hold so much more emotional weight and character growth/development than katara and aang's ever did
NOTE: I do like how aang has been realizing that he's screwed up and wants to apologize to her - that kind of accountability is something we never saw in OG and this is one of the reasons why NATLA!Kat@aang is still better than OG. I also like that the crush developed more naturally, and in this season. Furthermore, there was only one moment...one thing that happened that came off as an accidental, really good parallel if we see it again in s3. But even with that, I still feel like we're back in OG territory of one-sided pining, katara's romantic interest being non-existent a majority of the time, so I'm genuinely unsure on how they're gonna approach KA in season 3 (if they even will.)
All my NATLA!Zutara thoughts on an INITIAL WATCH THROUGH! - NOTE: this is from only ONE watch through, so i WILL have missed things and probably also MISREMEMBERED something - NOTE 2: There are some things ik i jotted down out of curiosity that might come to play in s3. so if i mention something that has no significance initially, its probably cuz i want to theorize it/use it some how for later (be it s3 predictions or a fic/artwork)
EPISODE 1: - When Katara is talking to Amita (spelling? same person?) and learning about the Painted Lady Lore, Amita says. "When you see a Painted Lady [flower] it means we're going the right way." - NOTE: ZUKO AS THE BLUE SPIRIT SEES KATARA AS THE PAINTED LADY AND TEAMS UP WITH HER. HE DOES THIS WHEN HES ACTIVELY TRYING TO HELP PEOPLE. - The Painted Lady flowers appeared again in the same nature spot the Gaang went too - that was also the place where Iroh and Zuko were doing manual labor. - "The right cup of tea at the right moment can change your entire life. That is how I got Zarina to fall in love with me." - IROH to ZUKO - I made a note of this for future reference...maybe we'll get something in season 3? Or maybe we can interpret this more metaphorically like the cup of tea being 'the right PERSON at the right moment.'
EPISODE 2: - Ursa telling Zuko about the Blue Spirit - not necessarily anything directly zutara but I found it interesting that Ursa being Zuko's mother is the one who tells him that, and Amita is the one who tells Katara about the Painted Lady, because I kinda view Amita as a mother-figure type person to Katara. Or like they could've done more with that dynamic if they wanted too. - Katara showing more agency and talking Political Trade ideas with the Beifong Family for the Southern Water Tribe - I really liked this cuz it plays more into the Ambassador Katara idea that's super common among Zutara fans. Fire Lord Zuko and Ambassador Katara lets gooooo - Fei telling Zuko she doesn't need to be ashamed of his scar and Zuko feeling really uncomfortable when she said this. - I was worried this would initially undermine Katara's offering to heal it HOWEVER it shows Zuko's state of mind at that moment in time, and when reflecting back to the dialogue in episode 7, my worries were alleviated because Zuko was in such a different headspace by the time we got to episode 7 - "I'm not surprised that you're standing with the enemy, Zuko." - When Azula says this, the camera pans specifically between Zuko and Katara, zooming in on both of their faces. In hindsight, this was obviously DIRECT AND IMMEDIATE foreshadowing to the Blue Spirit and the Painted Lady, but I love the implications this could have for season 3 - Katara offering to heal Iroh just like in OG
EPISODE 3 - "The people of the water tribe transform adversary into growth." -IROH to ZUKO when he's explaining the different elements - Wanna try and tell me that's not a direct foreshadowing of Katara transforming her adversary into growth as she and Zuko finally become friends in season 3? Or even the nugget we got at the end of season 2? - I think we saw the beginning of Blue Spirit and Painted Lady right before the episode ended?
EPISODE 4 - Oh, right, okay, this montage at the beginning, direct Blue Spirit and Painted Lady parallels of cuts between the two as Zuko's doing his thing, and Katara is painting her face. - I made a note about hearing Katara's theme somewhere during this - I also made a note about the camera cutting between them during the montage - PAINTEDSPIRIT FIGHTING TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME - Jet name-dropped Katara and Zuko GASPED. - I believe this was during the part where they save the Reformed Firenation people from Jet's attack - Zuko saves them because they're the ones who start opening his eyes to Ozai's tyrannical rule and force him to start looking at things differently. - Katara saves them because she didn't see them as evil Fire Nation, just people who were being attacked and bullied. (at this point, I don't remember if she realizes that they are actually Firebenders or not?) my memory is fuzzy here) - I just find it interesting that their first team-up involves the beginning of changing perspectives/broadening perspectives on the reality of the Fire Nation and their people.
EPISODE 5 - Zuko saw Katara in the town talking with Sung and followed her - Jet calls Katara a "Flame Lover"
EPISODE 6 - This is just a head-canon I came up with because I wasn't the biggest fan of Zuko/Fei or Zuko/Jin, so as I was watching during this episode, I had this thought of like what if each girl Zuko spends time with and opens up more with is solely to prepare him for when he meets Katara and they open up to each other. - "I'm doing it because I want to help people...and for myself." - ZUKO to IROH - This directly parallels why Katara is the Painted Lady and why she kept it quiet the entire time. - The fact that the Painted Lady and the Blue Spirit team up IMMEDIATELY AFTER KATARA AND AANG HAVE THEIR ARGUMENT?????? - Zuko saves her from the Dai Li - Does a badass flip thing OVER HER BACK - THEY ALSO HAVE A SYNC'D/TEAMUP MOVE
EPISODE 7 - "When I saw the Dai Li attack you, I didn't think. I just helped." - "I feel guilty for living! What do you feel?" - WE GOT THE OG LINE OF HER SAYING THE FIRENATION TOOK MY MOTHER AWAY FROM ME, AND ZUKO SAYING THATS SOMETHING WE HAVE IN COMMON - Zuko tells Katara a little bit about Ursa - Zuko tells Katara how he got his scar. - "It's like a waterbender drowning." - "When I pictured the face of the enemy...it was your face." - "No matter how much you hate this face, Katara, I hate it more." - "I see a person in pain. Someone who needs healing." - The fact Katara asks him if she could heal him??!!?! - She thinks the water was meant for Zuko. He thinks he doesn't deserve to be healed, and she says you WILL. NOT you DO, but you WILL. - SHE TOUCHES HIS SCAR. ITS SLOW AND TENDER TOO!! - Katara fighting the Dai Li in the cave hallway - Zuko sees and immediately rushes to help. BUT THE DAI LI AGENT SAYS TO SEPARATE THEM AND BENDS A ROCK BARRIER BETWEEN THEM!! The camera keeps cutting between Zuko and Katara's faces. - She was so happy to see Zuko when he came down fuuuuuuuuuu-- - We got the OG "I thought you had changed!" dialogue
EXTRA NOTE: I'm listening to their theme on spotify and it's so melancholic, sad, and tender all at the same time.
So that's everything I noticed, some stuff I had more analysis on, other stuff was more dialogue, but this is everything I caught on my initial watch through! A more thorough and in depth analysis can come from me if y'all want it - plus Ik everyone in this fandom also has their own amazing takes and theories and picked up on several things I definitely didn't my first go around.
i expected the barest of bare minimums and somehow i got a whole zutara buffet
what the fuck
do i need to make a separate post of every little thing i noticed throughotu s2???
so uh taang fans how we feeling NATLA S2 EP 2 HELLO??????????????????????? I DONT HAVE THE WORDS TO DESCRIBE THEIR INTERACTIONS????????
SHE WROTE ON TEH FRICKEN GROUND WITH HER EARTHBENDING TO AANG LIKE WTF
AND THEY BONDED OVER THIER ORIGINAL SPIRIT BENDERS BADGERMOLES AND SKY BISON APPA AHSDKJFGLSGSDF
THEIR LITTLE SMIRKS AND SMILES AT EACH OTHER THE BANTER IM ACTUALLY LOOSING MY MIND
Another side, another story
2, 10, and 14 for the KH ask game 💙
Thank you for the ask!
2. Which reunion(s) are you most looking forward to?
Sora and Kairi (I think this is building up to be something really special, and I think it'll be at the climax or ending of the game, either following up on “maybe waiting isn't good enough” or the “oath to return” stuff, depending on where they reunite)
Sora and Riku (I think this will be a big moment that happens mid battle to parallel Sora arriving in the Dark World/realm of darkness to help Riku and Mickey rescue Aqua in KH3, probably at the midpoint or climax of the game)
Sora and Young Xehanort (hey, the latest trailer has me intrigued)
Sora, Donald, and Goofy (Duck Dad and Dog Dad are literally braving the underworld and Hades to try to find Sora, I think that reunion is going to be top-tier and also happen mid battle lol at the end of the prologue in Quadratum)
In short, I think this game has the potential for a lot of really beautiful, emotional reunions, and then whatever the hell Sora and Young Xehanort have going on 🤣 I hope Sora gets to beat him up at least once before they inevitably become frenemies and reluctant allies though lol. I mean, it’s kinda his fault Sora is in Quadratum in the first place…
10. What Final Fantasy character(s) do you want to have cameos?
The entire FFXIII cast. I love them all. Zack Fair in Quadratum, because it just makes sense. Clive, Jill, Joshua, and Torgal from FFXVI, though this seems less likely since Nomura didn’t design them. Rinoa from FFVIII, because they've been teasing her for years. And of course I'd be happy for any of the other FF characters who have been in the games before to show up again. I'd like to see FFXV characters show up as well, but I don't think they will because of how similar some of the Quadratum characters look, and intentionally so.
14. Name an underrated character relationship you'd love to see developed more.
Kairi, Donald, and Goofy. Kairi and Naminé. Kairi and Aqua. Kairi and Xion. Ven and everyone. Mickey and Sora. Basically, any of the character relationships we haven't seen quite as much I would love to see developed more.
(The ask game is here for anyone else who wants to join!)
Another KH Headcanon. This Time Laced with an Unpopular Opinion.
This is by far my favorite Kingdom Hearts Headcanon I came up with.
Alright y'all. Remember that scene in KH3 in Final World!Sanfransokyo when Sora and Mininort have their confrontation and Mininort’s “there’s no saving you” line? (If any of yall have stalked my blog…I think you know where I’m going with this…maybe)
Sora has the Master’s Defender keyblade at this point right? Canonically he currently wields it after saving Aqua from the Realm of Darkness (even if it does turn into whatever you’re currently using).
What if…
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“All that galivanting through the Sleeping Worlds, and yet you learned nothing?” Mininort says with his usual snark.
Sora summons Masters Defender and points it directly at Mininort, stopping the other boy in his tracks.
Mininort’s cocky smile disappears instantaneously and his mouth drops.
Mininort looks at Sora and for a split second, he doesn’t see Sora’s light blue eyes, sparkling with confident determination burning into him. Instead, Eraqus’ dark eyes cut into his soul, nearly suffocating him with the disappointment they hold.
He gasps.
“Are you?” Sora asks tentatively.
Mininort shakes his head. “You just, reminded me of someone…”
Sora tilts his head and Mininort gave a small, empty chuckle, regaining his usual demeanor.
Sora saw Mininort’s lips moving but his mind couldn’t keep up with his words, too preoccupied with Mininort holding out his hand and Sora realizes why the other boy seems so familiar.
He nearly slapped himself for not putting it together. Silver hair glowing in the light, a firm hand holding out to him, a smirk laced in darkness…Sora didn’t see Mininort.
He saw Riku back on Destiny Islands, asking Sora to join him to the outside world as Darkness formed around them.
“No…” Sora whispered.
“What are you?” Mininort’s voice cut through Sora’s daze and he saw the Master’s Defender, hanging by his side.
Sora sends away his keyblade and smirks.
“You worried about me, now? Besides, you remind me of someone too.”
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Guys. I just. Mininort reminds Sora of Riku and Sora reminds Mininort of Eraqus. It’s a quartet of gay and I’m living for it.
KINGDOM HEARTS III (2019) SORA: So, what? You're worried about me now?
KH4 Sora and Xehanort
be honest yall - how many of yall never expected to get fed at fricken nintendo direct today
A new KH4 trailer and Ocarina of Time remake officially announced?? I AM BEYOND HYPED!
AND ANOTHER XENOBLADE GAME AJDFHAJKLDFHASDF
The more I think about it, the more pumped I am for Zerith in Revelation. The two of them being so prominent on the key art makes me think they’ll be playable in the Lifestream sequences together, plus the remake project has been teasing their reunion for years, which means…
Heartwarming tearjerker of a Zerith reunion? Zerith fighting together side by side? Possible Zerith syngeries? I’m so pumped because we haven’t really seen these things before (outside of EC stuff) and I just 🥹 🥹 🥹 at the thought, even if they’re only playable for a battle or two.
Also, I want more Zerith flirting and banter, especially now that they’re older. Especially if they’re fighting side by side, as that’s a prime opportunity for flirting, compliments, banter, etc.
Just wondering what you thought about all the FFVIIR trailers and the information we got:) Personally, I thought they were all great (and thought it was a smart move on SE's part to show us all that they did, because fans were starting to get antsy after so long and all of the Hamaguchi-san interviews). I feel like what they chose to show actually made a lot of sense (to stay away from certain spoiler heavy things, that I'm sure you know what I mean), but get fans hyped about the Weapon fights!
I loved it all so much! And it just kept going man, we got like three trailers and I was so shocked, I think between the trailers and Hamaguchi and Matt Mercer etc speaking, it was at least 10 minutes?? I felt downright spoiled! By the time we hit the third trailer I was shook lol I just expected one trailer. And I think it was a good amount of information without spoiling too much of the big reveals like you said.
Yes, I've seen rumors that Nomura stopped them from showing the game earlier because he wanted things to be perfect for the reveal, and if that's true, then he was absolutely correct. His background in marketing paid off again. It also sounds like he’s the one who decided on the final title, Revelation, which it sounds like he chose between the three options they were considering. Revelation is just perfect for so many different reasons:
It fits them too
