Best Zutara Slow Burn Fanfics

by Loriengl

How much does it cost to keep up a perfect life when it’s built on nothing but lies? Katara hasn’t heard from Zuko in years. The last time their paths crossed, things ended so badly that she boarded a ship and sailed away without looking back, convinced that leaving the past behind was the only way

by JadeMoonLily

This is a retelling of the Netflix Live Action adaptation where The Painted Lady and Blue Spirit meet. My goal was to keep as much of the lore from the comics, books, and animated series as much as possible while incorporating the changes made from the live action. And what could have been if these

by Rosalee_Books

When the shirshus start to attack the southern water tribe no one dares to come help them. All the riders are stationed at the capital leaving her people defenseless, Katara, daughter of the chief steps out from the shadows she’s buried herself in after the death of both her mother and brother to jo

by EmeraldMoon

In the scorching expanse of the merciless Si Wong Desert, two enemies find their fates unexpectedly intertwined. Prince Zuko, having finally abandoned his futile hunt for the Avatar and severed ties with his uncle, wanders the wasteland with nothing but regrets and his stolen ostrich horse. When he

by SooperSara

With the lessons and the battles of the North Pole behind them, Katara and Zuko set off on separate journeys across the Earth Kingdom. While Katara pursues her next element, Zuko flees the nation and family that tried to destroy him. Though their paths promise new friendships and new challenges for

by Azuremart

Everyone knows the golden rule: never leave Zuko and Katara in the same room, unless you want them to bite each other's heads off.But no one except the two of them knows that the line between their hatred and passion turned out to be dangerously thin.He’s the brooding guy from the tea shop, hiding f

by Escapemymind

“It has been torture. Do you know how many times—“ Zuko paused, biting his tongue again. Katara looked up at him. “How many times what? Zuko.” He glared at her. “How many times I fucked my own hand because I couldn't have you!” he exclaimed, years of frustration palpable in his words. *** OR: Eight

by Arya2601

Some members of the royal family of the Fire Nation have a unique trait: they have predestined partners.Legend has it that some are like dragons, direct children of Agni, and those who are so have a partner assigned to them for life, chosen by the god himself. The Crown Prince’s partner is known as

by rraebearr

Their sixth year has barely begun. Zuko and Draco are best friends… And so are their fathers. Both of whom loyally serve the Dark Lord as his Grand Banneret, with the full expectation of their son's to follow in their footsteps. Something neither Slytherin wants, but accepts nonetheless, knowing the

by phoebester

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by Bookwyrm111

Percy didn't know what they wanted from him these... spirits... one day he woke in the desert and found himself thrust into another world's war. Apparently, as the spirits' trump card or really their last chance to get the world's balance back in order, believing the Avatar alone is not enough to sa

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.

by mournfulmournful

Katara has nightmares. Zuko does, too. Or, another way things could have happened.

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

by AmaterasuNaome

Everything and everyone changes, in the end. Whether they want to or it is forced upon them. Water becomes steam when heated, and ice when under pressure. She just can't decide which she loves more. Or The catacombs takes a drastic turn. With the Avatar out of commission, a new weapon emerges, more

by idkguys

Sokka and Katara shared the Chiefhood of the South, while their father is off fighting the Fire Nation. Ever since the North had fallen, the city kept growing, taking in more people. Most recently, they had expanded to taking in Earth Kingdom and Fire Nation refugees. With thorough interviews, of co

by spinalguards

Katara is a pre-med student who just transferred to Ba Sing Se University. She wants to stay focused to keep her straight A record, but her brother's roommate makes it hard to concentrate. Zuko is under a lot of stress, with his father putting pressure on him to perform well, get his degree, and eve

by QueenCorb_Starrgazer

Five times that Zuko left an impression on someone, mostly good. And one time Katara did when it mattered the most. Zuko has changed and he's trying to help the others. Katara is stubborn, and rightly so. Yet, she sees through others eyes how he has changed and maybe he is different now.

by resabel

Katara only had one goal: return with the Fire Lord’s head. But fate had other plans. Plans such as teaming with the Avatar and his friends. Which, much to her disgust, included a familiar face with a shiny new scar on the left side of his face. Assassin AU

by QueenCorb_Starrgazer

Katara is still in the Palace a few days after Zuko's coronation. She's summoned for Tea with the Fire Lord. Little does she know, he's been thinking about the Agni Kai himself and all the twists and turns of the future ahead of them. He's determined to let her be in control of her destiny, of her l