Avatar Fanfiction recomendations

daniel_gudman said:
<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5145003/1/Second_Nature' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Second Nature</a>, by <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1915396/lazyartisan' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>lazy artisan</a>. I found it through Vathera's fav list so there's that. Also it's incomplete and possibly dead.

Summary? In the North Pole, at the end of season one, shortly after watching Zhao choose death, alone without any boat access, Zuko is captured by the Northern Water Tribe.
That's a great story. I wish it would be updated, but I'm not counting on it.
 

Jryu

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Here's one.

<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6360866/1/The_Problem_With_Zuko' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>The Problem With Zuko</a> by <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/857178/AvocadoLove' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>AvocadoLove</a>.

"When Prince Lu Ten returns with the Avatar and his Water Tribe companions in chains, Zuko is put in charge of their imprisonment. But things are not what they seem, both with the child Avatar and his own family. And soon, he will have a decision to make."

It's an interesting AU one shot... give it a read, I enjoyed it.
 

daniel_gudman

KING (In Land of Blind)
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<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4376388/1/To_Honour_the_moment' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>To Honor the Moment</a> by <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/830458/Stingmon' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Stingmon</a>, who seems to mostly write Jetko (Jet/Zuko slash) in French.

This, however, is a little different (not the least because it's in English). About a week before season one kicks off, Zuko wakes up on his ship. Everyone is gone. Spoilers: The whole crew, including Iroh, was Spirited Away by evil... things.
 

zeebee1

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It's in French. You know, as in a language that is not English.
 

SleepyNin

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zeebee1 said:
It's in French. You know, as in a language that is not English.
What? It's in English unless you mean something else and I'm just not getting it.
 

daniel_gudman

KING (In Land of Blind)
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...I posted the link to the author's English translation though? Admittedly it's incomplete, but on the other hand unknowable terror is a peculiar sensation, once the author has explained the mechanism of the monster it's no longer as scary, it's no longer "unknown."

So actually I think this one would lose if it was resolved.
 

zeebee1

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The Ember Island Lighthouse: A Beacon of Insanity by Loopy777

A collection of short stories, united only by a LOOPY creative drive that makes for a unique, insightful, and often humorous experience. You never know what strange observation, crazy coupling, or insane rambling might pop up next. For discerning readers.

<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5146116/79/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5146116/79/</a>

I'm specifically recommending this chapter.
 

da_fox2279

California Crackpot
<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5028001/1/Nemesis' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Nemesis</a> by Loopy777
summary: The proverbial in-character Sokkla romance. Naturally, it's something of a tragedy... or is it?
 

da_fox2279

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<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4845588/1/His_Fathers_Son' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>His Father's Son</a>
Summary: Power is not given. It must be taken - The Godfather III. (Zuko cleans his house. Gen.)
 

zeebee1

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The Stone In Your Head by Sodom Quake

Over the next few days, Aang dreamed of them again, each in turn; and this time, he answered them.

<a href='http://sodomquake.livejournal.com/153510.html?view=1142182' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://sodomquake.livejournal.com/153510.html?view=1142182</a>
 

drakensis

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<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6570915/1' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Lady on Fire</a>
Sokka and Ty Lee are on a secret mission together, but between the devious opposition, the distracting flirtations between our heroes, and WANG FIRE, things surely aren't going to go according to plan.

This fic includes WANG FIRE. What more recommendation is required?
 

foesjoe

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drakensis said:
<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6570915/1' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Lady on Fire</a>
Sokka and Ty Lee are on a secret mission together, but between the devious opposition, the distracting flirtations between our heroes, and WANG FIRE, things surely aren't going to go according to plan.

This fic includes WANG FIRE. What more recommendation is required?
Thanks. I'll stay away from that story.
 

zeebee1

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I know, between Wang Fire and Sokka it's bound to be terrible There's probably mentions of Zuko as well.
 

daniel_gudman

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zeebee1 said:
I know, between Wang Fire and Sokka it's bound to be terrible There's probably mentions of Zuko as well.
How... how is mentioning one from the characters of the story a criticism of fanfiction?

Anyway I read it and it was pretty good, Wang Fire was used pretty much exactly the way as he was in the series: an obnoxious baffle for Sokka to hide behind.
 

foesjoe

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daniel_gudman said:
zeebee1 said:
I know, between Wang Fire and Sokka it's bound to be terrible There's probably mentions of Zuko as well.
How... how is mentioning one from the characters of the story a criticism of fanfiction?

Anyway I read it and it was pretty good, Wang Fire was used pretty much exactly the way as he was in the series: an obnoxious baffle for Sokka to hide behind.
Because Sokka is a prat and Zuko is a pillock. Both are exceptionally annoying.
 

zeebee1

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Generally any story with Sokka but no other members of the core group relies on people overestimating how sarcastic Sokka is. He's the normal one so people try to make him more interesting than he is.
 

crazyfoxdemon

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zeebee1 said:
Generally any story with Sokka but no other members of the core group relies on people overestimating how sarcastic Sokka is. He's the normal one so people try to make him more interesting than he is.
He's 'normal' in a group of relatively overpowered characters... On his own, and with a little practice, Sokka can become epic... Hell, there are a few (not many but they are there) where he shows this in the show..
 

da_fox2279

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<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6343668/1/Multiplication' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Multiplication</a> by Martinet Atom
summary: Producing more Airbenders is not a problem. At least, it's not Aang's problem.
 
<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6484550/1/The_Cruel_Tutelage_of_Wan_Shi_Tong' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>The Cruel Tutelage of Wan Shi Tong</a>
When Azula escapes from her mental prison, she seeks the knowledge spirit for training and sanctuary. But how can she acheive elevation when her new master seems to be trying his best to kill her?
There are some very squicky scenes and concepts involved (which, by the way, revolve more around past rather than present), but overall, a superb piece of fiction. Definitely one of the best Azula fics out there. It's a revision, by the way, so some will know what to expect. Most of the changes include added content about the Gaang's life, but there are some additions to Azula's, erm, durance, too.
 

da_fox2279

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I don't know if this has been recc'd before, but...

<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6495557/1/Lost_A_Long_Time_Ago' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Lost A Long Time Ago</a> by clockworkchaos
summary: They called it the Air Nomads' Revenge. A simple shift of the winds, and our greatest victory became bitter defeat.

A nice little what-if. Warning: some minor spelling problems, but not too bad.
 

daniel_gudman

KING (In Land of Blind)
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Folks you should go read <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6667527/1/Epilogue_Slide' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Epilogue Slide</a> by <a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1675369/College_Fool' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>College Fool</a>; as is this particular author's style, it's a connected series of short scenes, that will update everyday until the author has finished it. It's about Sokka, post-series, and how easily he becomes everybody's buddy.
 

da_fox2279

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<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6229374/1/No_One_Cares_About_This_story' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>No One Cares About This Story</a> (Or the Stuff That Happened to Xin Fu and Master Yu After They Got Written Out of All the Important Parts of History) by peroxidepest17
summary: Xin Fu and Master Yu do many pointless and idiotic things while the world moves on.

... It's funny.
 

da_fox2279

California Crackpot
zeebee1 said:
It's also about two characters we don't want to read about.
Eh, to each their own.

Anyway...

<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6470225/1/Full_Moon_Bay' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Full Moon Bay</a> by cupid-painted-blind
Summary: There is a secret, hidden deep beneath the Full Moon Bay. Its name is Xianggang. (What happens if an Avatar fails?)

The basic idea is of a failed Avatar at some point in the past, who actually went through what Aang only risked in fighting Ozai. It's an interesting premise, and a good story.



<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5915063/1/August_Rose' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>August Rose</a> by cupid-painted-blind
Summary: Five secrets Azula kept, and one she didn't.

This is a more realistic take on Azula, showing her as what many people forget she is - human.



<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6509890/1/The_Scribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>The Scribe</a> by Lizbee
Summary: On the edge of the Si Wong Desert, Aang and his friends meet a scribe with a secret.

... Not much to say, other than I liked it.
 

da_fox2279

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<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4583975/1/An_Honorable_Man' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>An Honorable Man</a> by alligatorade
Summary: A flash of temper means a different ending to an Agni Kai. What would happen if the battle between Zuko and his father had gone another way? An AU version of the events of 'The Avatar Returns'.


<a href='http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6215927/1/Cultural_Protectors' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Cultural Protectors</a> by Rebecca Hb.
Summary: Over a few weeks in Ba Sing Se, Aang keeps running into Dai Li in unusual situations.
 
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