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Different Reality

closed starter with @princezukoofcaldera

Red. It’s everywhere… with little black flames etched into flags. She is… entirely confused. This is not New York in the slightest. Wanda gazes at the people walking the streets—who happen to be looking at her like she’s got three heads—and frowns.

Where exactly is she?

The maroon jacket she wears does happen to fit in with the colors that the civilians are wearing, but her heels don’t.

It doesn’t help that no one is stopping to speak to her or ask her any questions, so she takes it upon herself to walk into a nearby tea shop, looking around a bit apprehensively.

Wanda sees a taller man with shaggy black hair, and she smiles to herself. He’s sitting with an older gray haired man, and they seem to be playing some type of game.

“Um… excuse me?” she asks, her Sokovian accent leaking out much more than she would have liked. “Would one of you please tell me where I am? I believe I’m a bit lost…”

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Hi!! Thanks for asking! Have some fire sib interactions from All the Lights!

                 “I think this might be the nicest moment we’ve ever shared as siblings,” Zuko says.

Azula hums, her nose wrinkled in displeasure. “Yes,” she agrees. “It is. Let’s not make a habit of it, okay? It’s bone-chilling.”

“And now the moment has passed.”

She lets out a tittering laugh and then, of all the bizarrest things, presses a kiss to Zuko’s cheek. “I do adore you, big brother. Very much.”

“Azula, you’re being weird.”

“I might even be willing to flout some boundaries in order to make sure you’re not miserable forever.”

The words don’t sit right with Zuko. At all. He straightens up and pushes the hood of his jacket off his head. “Azula,” he says slowly, “what did you do?”

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In one line, I love you. Part 6

Local weirdo continues to get way too involved in other people’s writing. More at 11.

Here is another missing scene, built off a line I love from a fic I love to show love to writers. It’s a little bit ~saucy~ with some innuendo based flirting.

Hey. I love you.

“Katara blushed, unable to respond to that.“

- The Water Witch of Biei Village by airiustide ( @airiustide )

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There was a random burst of cold rain that should have brought her to her senses. But maybe it was the surprise of it all - no one had seen the dark clouds in the dark sky of the new moon - or maybe it was that whatever spell she had woven was cast so wide, it caught her up as well.

Zuko took her hand, forgetting that their cloaks had hoods, and they ran screaming like the other dancers from the open air pavilion. They ended up alone in an alcove and Zuko leaned against the door frame, his chest heaving from exertion. 

His face was turned to look back at the pavilion but he glanced over at her.

“What is it?” He asked, his voice breathy.

Katara shook her head, unable to begin.

“You’re soaked.” He said.

Before Katara could reply, he grabbed her and held her close.

“I wouldn’t want you to catch cold.” Zuko said.

Far from cold, Katara felt how warm the Fire Lord was.

The first time she had seen him being warm, it had shocked her. This time, it nearly struck her down.

“You’re trembling.” Zuko said.

“I’m afraid.” Katara replied softly.

“Of what?”

“Of what comes next.” 

“What do you mean? I won’t hurt you.”

“Oh Fire Lord, I think I might want you to.”

Zuko looked down at her, his brow raised with frank inquiry.

“I didn’t take you for that kind of woman.” He said smoothly and Katara blushed furiously. 

“I don’t mean literally.” Katara snapped.

Zuko smiled, sliding his hand along her jaw and she leaned into his touch as he cradled her cheek.

“So if you don’t fear pain, what’s scaring you so badly?” He asked.

“I.” Katara gasped as Zuko held her tightly, turning their bodies away as shouting revelers ran back into the street. A group passed, but all Katara could hear was Zuko’s heartbeat. 

“Sweet lovers!” A drunken man called out.

“Better not let her father find you.” Another added and the group erupted into laughter. 

“Come on.” Zuko said as he stepped away from her. “Let’s head back.”

Zuko held her hand as they moved through the streets. The wet stone was slick under their shoes and Katara stumbled a few times in the dark. Each time, Zuko grabbed her, holding her steady until she got her legs properly under her. 

“Not so light on your feet now.” He quipped and Katara brought up a splash of dirty street water onto his cloak. 

“I gave you a good enough show didn’t I?” She remarked.

“Sure, but I’d like to know what you can do in the dark.” Zuko shot back.

Her throat tightened and Katara was acutely aware of his hand holding hers. Of how nice and warm he was.

She rather liked this side of the Fire Lord.

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Thank you for the ask! 💫💜 (also: 😍<-- me at the art that is your icon every time i see it, so pretty.) 

💊- what is something that you wish you knew before you started writing?

You will not love everything you write, but as long as you can remember your love of writing everything will be okay. 

🎈- what’s a spoiler for a wip or series?

Someone in Element of Change is not who readers think they are. (P.S. readers plz stick with me these next few weeks)

👎- if you could change something in one of your works, what would you change and why?

Ugh this is hard. I mean my original work I am about to change almost everything when I start back on it again. For my EoC my fanfic WIP I would say less angst, because it pains me to write it, but it also feels pretty dang right sometimes. They are teenagers and bad at feelings your honor

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{thigh} for Wanda- princezukoofcaldera

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Wanda was certainly not expecting to feel Zuko’s strong hand caressing up her thigh, and she looks up at him with a blush on her face. She’s been in the Fire Nation for a while, even having been staying in the Palace for her own safety—after countless attempts of telling Zuko she can take care of herself—and she clears her throat. She always gets nervous around him, but in the best way.

“H-Hey,” she squeaks, gazing at his hand again before her eyes meet his. Her own are dark with desire, and she doesn’t try to hide it. With how long she’s been here, she’s certainly developed feelings… and she always notices how ridiculously hot he is.

“How um… how are you doing?” she asks breathlessly, but she moves closer to him. She wants him to touch her even more, and that’s clear.

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79. ❝ i can't sleep 'cause my mind keeps racing. ❞

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Katara’s pacing; she’s been for the past ten minutes. She’s going back and forth in front of her tent, and she’s sure the others are asleep. It’s a few days before the comet, and she’s never been more worried.

What if Aang doesn’t make it out alive? What if I can’t heal everyone? What if we lose someone during the fight? What if Zuko gets hurt—

Her thoughts are trailing to the firebender again and she quickly tries to shake them off, but it’s not working. Lately her mind has been on Zuko more than she’d like to admit, and she lets out a curse before kicking a rock aside and rubbing her temples.

Katara hears the rustling of a tent door—speak of the devil. She looks up into his amber eyes, seeing the unspoken questions in them. Can’t sleep? What’s wrong? Are you okay?

“I can’t sleep because my mind keeps racing,” she quietly tells him, locking eyes with him and chewing on her lower lip for a few seconds.