Kataang
Aang/Katara
The canon relationship between the young Avatar Aang and the waterbending master Katara, built on friendship, trust, and shared adventures.
What is Kataang?
Kataang is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Aang and Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender. With over 45,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Kataang
Their sweet, supportive relationship, how they help each other grow, and their shared commitment to peace and helping others.
Most Popular Kataang Fanfics
The highest-rated Kataang stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Gilded Cruelty
by crazyChampagne
Aang has vanished. Ozai fell by his hand. Toph is gone. What remains is Azula. She wears the crown of the world now. Zuko and Katara are somewhere in the architecture of her cruelty, imprisoned, removed from the map of things Sokka is allowed to hope for. Only Sokka remains free. He hides, building
From Ba Sing Sae, With Love
by ajram_writes16
I gotta be honest with you, twinkletoes, I’m actually thrilled about this turn of events. You’ve gone and fucked up so severely that history will remember me, the Avatar gang’s problem member, as a saint. ~A gaang post-war fix it fic told entirely though letters
The Dragon Prince: Tales of Arcane (English version)
by ShadowKing1127
An ancient threat approaches, so Arceus decides that the magical land of Xadia should once again be part of Runeterra so that the people of Xadia and Runeterra can face this threat together.
The Black Pearl
by Digitalghostgal
Aang has never wanted to know anything about his parents, he had Gyatso, the other monks, and now a family from all over the world. But after reuniting Toph with her mother, the others became curious about who Aang’s parents could be, and a few of his own memories surface.The others convince Aang to
Bound by Metal
by uralittlebrat
Crime has been rising in Republic City, and Aang can't keep dealing with it all on his own. But when Toph visits Republic City for a Team Avatar reunion, an idea sparks in Aang's mind. "Toph, what if you established an official police force here in Republic City with your metalbenders?" "Woah, what?
𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄
by ribboncross
𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 ❞comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness. There is a comforting lie in believing that fire and water are opposites; that one is born to consume with cruelty while the other flows in eternal mercy. But pain proves otherwise. They are siblings, children of the very same vi
Public Denial, Hidden Destiny
by onewomanshow
Katara is not in denial that she's in love with Zuko.Zuko is not in denial that he's in love with Katara. But, this was easier. Or: Having a piece of each other is better than nothing, until it isn't.
Fire//Ice
Completeby RoseTailfan4ever
“Who exactly is this person who’s caught your eye? Tell me about her!” “They… they’ve got medium length dark brown hair, and ocean colored eyes…” Zuko let out a slightly shaky breath. “Hold on, you said they? Is it not a girl?” Sokka asked, not upset, just… curious. “Y—yeah… it’s a guy…” Zuko admitt
Life Beyond The War
by MysteriousSouls
What I think happens after the 100 year War!
Old Friends, Gathered Again
by Poisonira
No summary provided.
change
by lingos
Tenzin reminisces on the ways in which his life and relationships have changed. Glimpses of losing, finding, and witnessing love in all its disgusting and beautiful glory.Based on the song "Change" by Big Thief.Endgame Kyalin (+ included throughout!), eventual Korrasami, Tenzin's POV.
The Fire Scion
by Hamasu
Zuko lets out a tremulous breath. “I did not expect you to be there... I did not expect you to walk out with me.” I meet his eyes. The wind pushes against me, but I stand steady. “You said you would find the Avatar,” I say. “So that is what we do. I'm with you.” _____________________________________
A Cup of Steaming Tea
by theHooliganP
Kitta, an unwilling diplomat from the Southern Water Tribe, finds herself stranded in the Fire Nation with a mission she never wanted. How is she supposed to help mend the wounds left behind by the Hundred Year War Avoid causing an international incident. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to find Fire L
Cycle of the broken pack
by Gor_Dian
Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Alpha. Beta. Omega. My grandmother used to tell me stories about the old days. A time of peace, when the Avatar kept balance between the Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and Air Nomads, and between the Natures that shaped all of society. But that all changed when the
Dream A Dance Of Death
by AlleyCatGotYourBack
Prince Zuko is dead. The Firelord made sure that everyone in the world knew that he died, and that he died in disgrace, not even given a proper funeral befitting of a Prince. He killed his son and left his brother to take care of disposing of his most beloved nephew. That would send a message. A mes
Tooth and Fang
Completeby thankyoudears
Aang is Katara's personal chew toy.
Toward an unknown journey
by Mythical_Endora
Three years after the war, Suki finds herself changed in ways she can no longer ignore. The love she once held, the identity she once wore with certainty both feel misaligned, as if she has outgrown a life she never meant to leave behind. When that quiet ache becomes impossible to silence, she sets
i'll believe in anything
by raito_kirstein
In which Zuko dreams of his dead fiancée every night, reliving their time together.
I Know You By Your Heart (and I Will Call You By Your Name)
by sometimesbemwrites
After a life under his father’s thumb, Fire Nation omega Zuko is stripped of his crown prince title and sent South with expectations that far outweigh that of a traditional omegan mate. He is sentenced to live out the rest of his life in Wolf Cove, a Southern city that rivals Agna Qel’a in the North
More Than Friends
by DreamWriterKCP
What does it mean to be more than friends? After Sozin's Comet, Aang and Katara agree to try being more than friends as they navigate building a new world with the Gaang. Through relationships, reunions, and reparations the teenagers figure out what comes after you save the world. Deciding whether
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What does Kataang mean?
Kataang is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Aang and Katara. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
How many Kataang fics are on AO3?
There are over 45,000 Kataang fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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