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The best friends to lovers Kataang (Aang/Katara) fanfiction on AO3, curated by popularity. The foundation of trust and intimacy is already there - it's about recognizing what was always true.

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More Than Friends

Friends to Lovers

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

417 kudos 220,796 words 61/183 chapters Not Rated
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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

200 kudos 30,144 words 3/? chapters Explicit
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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?

193 kudos 26,809 words 9/? chapters Explicit
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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

138 kudos 28,170 words 11/? chapters Not Rated
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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

134 kudos 115,727 words 31/37 chapters Explicit
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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.

96 kudos 16,894 words 5/9 chapters Mature
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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.

87 kudos 16,091 words 5/? chapters Explicit
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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

48 kudos 48,462 words 18/21 chapters Explicit
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i'll believe in anything

by raito_kirstein

In which Zuko dreams of his dead fiancée every night, reliving their time together.

34 kudos 2,488 words 6/? chapters Not Rated
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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

31 kudos 206,338 words 39/? chapters Explicit
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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

24 kudos 22,759 words 8/25 chapters Mature
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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.” _____________________________________

13 kudos 24,431 words 8/? chapters Not Rated
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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

13 kudos 10,198 words 7/? chapters Mature
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Tooth and Fang

by thankyoudears

Aang is Katara's personal chew toy.

13 kudos 6,625 words 2/2 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
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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

11 kudos 1,299 words 1/? chapters Mature
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Life Beyond The War

by MysteriousSouls

What I think happens after the 100 year War!

8 kudos 7,685 words 3/? chapters Mature
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Fire//Ice

by 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

5 kudos 1,959 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
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Old Friends, Gathered Again

by Poisonira

No summary provided.

5 kudos 2,488 words 2/? chapters General Audiences
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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

4 kudos 9,372 words 2/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
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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.

3 kudos 3,258 words 2/? chapters Mature

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Why Friends to Lovers Kataang Fanfiction Works So Well

Aang/Katara — The canon relationship between the young Avatar Aang and the waterbending master Katara, built on friendship, trust, and shared adventures.

Friends to Lovers — Best friends who realize their feelings run deeper than friendship.

Their sweet, supportive relationship, how they help each other grow, and their shared commitment to peace and helping others. The foundation of trust and intimacy is already there - it's about recognizing what was always true. That's why friends to lovers Kataang fanfiction is one of the most consistently popular combinations on AO3.

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