Being in an arranged marriage with Zuko would include
Zuko x gender neutral reader
Ursa knew that it was unlikely that any children that she bore for Ozai would be able to marry for love.
She did not want the same fate for her children as she had been dealt; trapped in a loveless marriage to a complete stranger. So as soon as she fell pregnant with Zuko, she asked for her husbands list of potential suitors or families.
She met everyone on the list throughout her pregnancy. Putting neat lines through the names of families who she felt would raise their child through cruelty, fear and maliciousness.
By the time Zuko was born she was left with one name.
Your mother had fallen pregnant with you a few months before Zuko was born.
Your mother's were already friendly with each other, finding themselves chatting and quietly giggling at pretentious dinner parties.
Your mother's set up regular play dates.
Some of yours and Zuko's earliest memories were of feeding the turtle ducks, giggling together as the mother would clean her children as they ate and splashed about the lake happily.
Ursa only hoped that her son would have the chance to get to know and perhaps become friends with his future spouse, she had never truly believed that you would fall in love, but in her secret heart of hearts she held a glimmer of hope. When she spotted you and Zuko sharing a sweet kiss followed by shy but giddy, love filled smiles; stood next to the lake where you had shared so many childhood memories, she did not notice the joyful tears that stained her cheeks as her heart filled with warmth.
The night before her disappearance, Zuko told his mother of his feelings for you and the kiss that you had shared. She told him to always cherish you, to respect and protect you, but let you be your own person, a proud beaming smile on her face.
Zuko pulls away after his mother's disappearance, but you refuse to let him shut you out.
Going so far as to climb through his window when he locks his door. Pulling him into you, stroking his hair as he sobs into your shoulder.
You and Iroh become his comfort on bad days
Your relationship doesn't really move past occasional shy kisses, hand holding and gentle cuddles, as you are still both so young.
Iroh will give him little tips or clues for little gifts, date ideas or how to be romantic. They aren't always executed quite right, but he tries.
You are shaken as the news of the Agni Kai filters through the fire nation. Speeding towards the palace as quickly as you could, skidding to a halt as you spotted Zuko at the docks, his left eye bandaged.
You reach a shaking hand out to him, desperate to know that he 's real and alive, but he turns away as Iroh briefly explains what happened.
With tears in your eyes after hearing iroh's explanation you insisted on going with him. Zuko flat out refuses, insisting that it's too dangerous, that he can't restore his honour and look after you at the same time, he doesn't need you.
His words stabbed at your heart like so many daggers, but you knew that he didn't mean them, and so did his uncle, who snuck you aboard after his nephew had stormed away, and he was certain that you were sure of your decision , after informing you of all of the possible dangers.
You left Zuko to cool down for about a week before trying to speak to him again.
Iroh had told you that Zuko's bandages were due to be removed. He suggested that you should be the one to do it.
You softly tapped your secret knock on his door. He answered with confused furrowed brows, as his gaze landed on you, guilt, relief and shame all flashed through his liquid gold eye.
He let you inside, and the pair of you sat opposite each other on the small bed. Giving him a reassuring smile you begin to unfurl the bandages. You know that Zuko will be insecure about the scar, and so you hold your facial expressions in check, holding the shocked saddend gasp in your chest. Only allowing your love filled gaze to shine through, as you ever so gently traced your fingers over his cheek, " as handsome as ever" you whispered.
You mostly try to stay out of the hunt for the avatar. Only offering support and comfort to Zuko
You are there through all of his struggles to find the kind caring boy who he had lost
He apologised on his knees, for all of his misdeeds. He wasn't expecting you to kneel with him, pulling him into a warm embrace. He nuzzled into your neck, relishing the fresh smell of your hair.
You join the gAang with him, and help bring the fire nation down.
You ran to each other as people celebrated around you. Tears in both of your eyes, hands shaking as you cupped his jaw, bringing your lips together, in a long overdue, relief love filled kiss.
You don't marry right away. Instead you focus on building your relationship while Zuko also adjusts to being fire Lord and you adjust to a new life within the palace.
After five years of doing all of the things that you had missed out on, Zuko proposes, with the help of uncle Iroh.
Have a great day and be safe.
