#sparrowkeet

[fidget-scribbles]

Sparrowkeet Series In Reading Order

I am a Sparrowkeet stan. Reread the series (OMG IT IS EVERYTHING) and realized it's a little bit hard to follow since it's posted in writing order not chronological order. It's 90k over 18 fics, so that becomes a lot of scrolling around.

So… here's the series in the author's recommended reading order, with length and POV character noted

Same list in a Google doc Sparrowkeet Katara - 15k https://archiveofourown.org/works/830028

Concurrent to Sparrowkeet Highly Modifiable Strategies for Sister-Rescuing Sokka - 4k https://archiveofourown.org/works/839057 then The Teachings of Tea Iroh - 4k https://archiveofourown.org/works/838101

Concurrent, directly after Sparrowkeet Ling Katara - 7.5k https://archiveofourown.org/works/846695 The Princess Azula - 2k https://archiveofourown.org/works/831264

In order after that A Man of the Sea Hakoda - 3k https://archiveofourown.org/works/846817

Heartbeats Toph - 1.5k https://archiveofourown.org/works/836822

I Don't Have a Clue Zuko - 2k https://archiveofourown.org/works/832597

Observations from a Rock Ledge Haru - 2k https://archiveofourown.org/works/839055

A Rush of Blood to the Head (The Southern Raiders) Zuko - 7k https://archiveofourown.org/works/846756

The Fourth Wall (The Ember Island Players) Script format - 6k https://archiveofourown.org/works/846768

Aang and the Avatar Aang - 2k https://archiveofourown.org/works/846804

Of Edged Weapons and Eavesdropping Suki - 1k https://archiveofourown.org/works/833490

Duels of Honor Part 1 Katara - 7k https://archiveofourown.org/works/846821

Hot Leaf Juice Zuko - 1k https://archiveofourown.org/works/847293

Duels of Honor: Part 2 Katara - 8k https://archiveofourown.org/works/846821/chapters/1617580

The Final Chakra Aang - 1k https://archiveofourown.org/works/846887

Post-canon Who I Am (or Who I Was) 3 chapters - 5k https://archiveofourown.org/works/852155

Harmony 8k https://archiveofourown.org/works/17095094

[audreyii-fic]

hi. i'm audreyii_fic.

Mostly I write fanfiction. Here's a summary.

The Big Four:

The Movement of the Earth, Jacob & Bella, Twilight (AO3 / FFn / LJ)

The Sparrowkeet Series, Zuko & Katara, Avatar: the Last Airbender (AO3 / FFn)

Ordinary Love, Loki & Jane, Marvel Cinematic Universe (AO3 / FFn)

can't turn off what turns me on, Ben & Rey, Star Wars (AO3)

The Best Four:

Pieces of the Memories, Jacob & Bella, Twilight (AO3 / FFn / LJ)

The Bad in Each Other, Gale & Katniss, The Hunger Games (AO3 / FFn / LJ)

On Each Other's Teams, Loki & Jane, Marvel Cinematic Universe (AO3 / FFn)

The Science-y Girl and the Curator, Doctor Who (AO3)

In addition to Star Wars, Twilight, MCU, Doctor Who, Hunger Games, and A:tLA, I've also written fics for Dark Angel, Sleepy Hollow, Once Upon a Time, House of the Dragon, Gotham, and Jurassic World with varying degrees of focus and varying levels of notoriety in their respective fandoms.

When you post for decades, your work winds up in a lot of places. Some were lost to the sands of defunct web boards (I'm looking at you, LOST, Jane Austen, Supernatural, Harry Potter, and Days of our Lives), but most can be found under audreyii_fic on Archive of Our Own, LiveJournal, and Fanfiction.net — though not every fic is in all three locations.

Social media-wise, I'm intermittently present on Bluesky as audreyii.bsky.social, Twitter X Nazi Hellscape as audreyii_fic, and YouTube as Two-Thirds Blind.

Every ship I've ever shipped has sunk.

[atla-confessions]

Sparrowkeet is a classic for a reason. Just saying.

X

[knightofthenewrepublic]

[soumaizumip]

"why were you late to work today"

"at 2 am i started thinking about zutara for the first time in 2 years"

[didisficrecs]

ZUTARA FICS

Read

The Sun, the Moon, and the Truth – by thee senlinyu, post war, angsty angst, smut, pining

Purr – modern uni au, TA zuko, zuko pursues katara, sliiiight angst, smut & fluff

Sunshine Riptide – post war, smut, tension

The Sparrowkeet series – angsty angst, one shots, gaang

My faves from the series — Sparrowkeet – e2l kinda, angsty angst I don't have a clue – jealousy Heartbeats (or, Wherein Toph is Smarter and Generally More Awesome Than Everyone Else) – angst A Rush of Blood to the Head – e2l kinda The Fourth Wall (or, The Ember Island Players) – angst

when you say "it's gonna happen now" – modern au, f2l, fluff

it's late and i think it's about time for you and me to get closer – character study, smut, yearning, longing

as if you were on fire from within/the moon lives in the lining of your skin – modern au, rivals to lovers, smut, fwb

To be Read

Journeys – modern uni au

Dancing in the Dark – Ba Sing Se

Twist Me to the Left – modern band au

and expectations she won't meet – modern au, TA zuko

indigo summer – modern au, surfer katara

Lotus Lake – modern boarding school au

The Penance Series – smut

His Majesty Prefers Blue

When The Mask Comes Off

Rumour Has It

This ffnet list This ao3 list

*stories w smut have aged-up characters as far as i know😭

[ecoterrorist-katara]

hi! i recently joined the zutara fandom and i've been seeking to read more fics of them! the first one was once around the sun (a famous one) and i'd like to know more about of the most classic zutara fanfics

Hello & welcome to the fandom! Once Around the Sun is one of my favourite fics ever. It’s so beautiful and gets under your skin.

Just a note, in case you're new to fanfic: please leave kudos for the author if you enjoyed their work, or even better, kudos + a comment! Not every popular fic will be your cup of tea, so make sure to check the tags and ratings before reading.

I think “classics” can be a ymmv situation, but a lot of people get into a ship with sorting by kudos on AO3, so I'll go through the ones I've read on page 1 that cover a bunch of different popular premises. S3 forced collaboration? The Color of the Stars by bluenebulae. Arranged political marriage? The Blackfish and the Dragon by ama. Ambassador Katara? such selfish prayers by andromeda3116. Canon divergent post-TSR? i'm still here by owedbetter. Katara-is-captured fic? Sparrowkeet by audreyii_fic. Painted Lady x Blue Spirit? Rumour Has It by FictionIsSocialInquiry. And of course, one of my fave fics of all time, Southern Lights by colourwhirled.

If you sort by favourites/comments on FFN, you'll come across some older-ish fics, like Stormbenders by Fandomme (fab undercover adventure from late s3!), His Majesty Prefers Blue by ShamelessLiar (post-canon), Tempest in a Teacup by akaVertigo (Katara grows up in the FN AU), The Black Games by MrsPettyfer (Hunger Games AU), Enslaved by sharkflip (Zuko is kidnapped and given to Katara), and The Undying Fire by Boogum (a veritable epic!).

That said, there are soooo many amazing fics in this fandom, and some of my favourites don't show up on the first couple of pages on AO3 or FFN if you sort by kudos/faves/reviews. I have a list of my lesser-known faves here, but since I made that post I've read a few more fics that I LOVE, including: akaiiko's they call you refugee (you'll see why), Lykegenia's The Things We Hide (fave Hama & Kya arcs ever), and DariusSobreitus' Annakpok (Iliad-inspired AU). I also didn't include any WIPs on that list, but following WIPs can be really fun, like emletish's hilarious The Worst Prisoner and ShamelessLiar's Call Me Katto AU. So: feel free to explore beyond rec lists and kudos! I found some of my favourite fics just by reading summaries.

Also, we got a whole SLEW of new fics between Zutara Week now and Zutara Big Bang a couple of months ago, which I haven't even begun to dig into (I currently have Wolfstar brainworms so I've been distracted from my Zutara fic hyperfixation). We’re a very spoiled fandom indeed. Happy reading!

[writer-rider-flirty-thirties]

Your ATLA posting has brought me joy! And also makes me wonder, do you have any zutara fic recs? Perchance? 🥺

Omg!!! Thank you And I'm so glad. 🥰 I love the show and my love for Zutara knows no bounds! Lol.

As for recs, I haven't been reading a lot lately (in any fandom) so I don't have many (and some are E that I can link in the replies if you want them) but here are ones I remember being absolute bangers:

(forgive me: most of them are from ffn.net and years old lol. Once I start reading more on AO3 I'll come back and rec those too!)

The series says E but most of the fics are not. It's a classic so I wouldn't be surprised if you already know of it! (I originally read it on ffn.net)

Such a good play off of the Ember Island Players

My favorite fic that incorporates the LoK! Also pregnancy! It has one sequel.

So good!!! Such a good mix of Avatar and The Hunger Games (there's sequels for this one!) warning: it does follow the Hunger Games format so there's death and blood and sadness but I think it's so good!

Let me know if you want more!

[zhaliacain]

Huntikmas day 15- Huntik team as animals from the ATLA/LOK universe

Lok:

Lok is absolutely a polar bear dog, the perfect blend of puppyish playfulness and raw power. Also very loyal and protective of those they care about.

Harrison and Den:

Okay so for Den and Harrison, I really like the juxtaposition between the badgermole and Shirshu. Both are blind and rely on their other senses, four legged and originate from the earth kingdom.

As for the differences, the Shirshu is notably more aggressive and angry, even though its abilities are defensive or for hunting but it uses them offensively based on the directions of others or its own rage. Meanwhile, the badger mole is equally as dangerous but they have used their abilities to help others and try and find peace. Harrison is obviously the Shirshu, turning to the Bloodspiral and using his abilities based on his anger. Meanwhile Den is the badgermole and despite its potential for destruction, uses it constructively.

Zhalia:

I can't decide for Zhalia, on the one hand, Iguana Parrot: They're very loyal but only to the people they trust and like. Also temperamental which is very much Zhalia and the way it sits in the show in the shadows reminds me of Zhalia's Gargoyle perch in the tcg.

On the other hand: Mongoose Lizard: not much about the behaviour in the show but if Azula is using one then we can assume it is very much effective, well trained and dangerous. The guys are also really good trackers which is one of Zhalia's specialities.

BONUS GAREON:

I mean come on that's literally just Gareon chilling in the fire nation.

Sophie:

Sophie is an owlcat because it's the perfect blend of wisdom and the elegance and sophistication that cats hold. There are a lot of ways to draw parallels between the Casterwills connection to the Huntik spirit world and the avatar spirit world, especially with Wan Chi Tons library and hoarding knowledge but that gets quite deep so... owlcat?

Dante:

Firehawk! Colourwise and vibe it reminds me of Dante but it's also very powerful and reliable. There's also the Solwing link but I think if Dante was turned into a fire hawk this is the vibe he'd give off.

Cherit:

Obviously Cherit is a flying lemur because that's literally the same picture

Bonus:

Here's Cherit being tormented by Sparrowkeets my budgie army

[zutara]

AO3 Zutara fic recommendations please!!!!

Copy paste straight from my bookmarks:

the between-places by FictionIsSocialInquiry

Sparrowkeet by audreyii_fic

i count to five (and life passes by) by MarkedMage

The Plan's Gone Up In Smoke by FictionIsSocialInquiry

The Solace of Night by goldilocks23

Once Around the Sun by eleventy7

Lilacs and Lily Pads by sadladybug

Like Real People Do by FictionIsSocialInquiry

the skins of diplomats by FictionIsSocialInquiry

[mikkioftheanbu]

Hi friends!

Well… here I am, sorry it’s been so long, life kind of fell apart there for a little while. I can tell you how much all the comments and support have meant to me. I’m very much determined to keep writing, and as proof here’s a little snippet of the upcoming chapter of Blade of Silver, Forge of Blue. I don’t know when the whole thing will be out buts it won’t be long! Anyway, here it is, enjoy!

Excerpt from BOSFOB Chapter 4

Overwhelmed by the sudden surge of power and malice, Zuko falls back onto his ass with a sharp thunk. The bird hovers as if suspended by unseen strings, wings spread wide, unflapping, large shadows looming ancient and hungry in the sharply cast corners of the room.

This is real. Zuko thinks with heart-pounding terror. It’s real it’s real it’s real –

“Now.” The bird, the Spirit, lowers itself to the floor, taking measured steps until it’s close enough to spring up and perch on Zuko’s frozen knee. “Shall we begin again?”

Zuko swallows, Music floating through his brain from a far away place. He tries to collect himself enough to speak.

“What… are you?” He whispers.

“That’s the wrong question, boy.” The bird mockingly cocks its head. “Ask a better one.”

Distantly, Zuko understands how dangerous this is. Every lesson he was ever taught about Spirits and the Other World flashes through his mind, Uncle’s grave voice preaching softly over fragrant wisps of tea - Speak plainly. Show no fear. Offer nothing of yourself to them, and ask for nothing in return. The words were always spoken with an undercurrent of fear that Zuko never understood, and now, sitting before a creature barely larger than his thumb, he suddenly understands.

Although it wears the form of a sparrowkeet, Zuko can tell there is something more to the creature in front of him than feathers and skin. It crackles in the air like lightning, painting the back of Zuko’s tongue with the flavor of ozone, and causing the hairs on the back of his neck to rise. Still something deeper in him cries - I know you. I know what you are.

Do you know me too?

Well there you have it! Let me know what you think, I’ll post the new chapter when it’s finished. Thanks again for all your patience!!

[audreyii-fic]

*examines nails*

reader: YOUR FIC IS SHAMEFUL AND YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED

me: oh i know, just scroll up in the comments, other readers told me the same thing back when you were in kindergarten eating paste

me: *flaps away vhagar-style*

[allgremlinart]

when fanart makes Flitting Sparrowkeet Wong muscular instead of FAT and muscular

[jayz4dayz]

"I can't stand law-abiding, salt-of-the-earth folk. It's the holier-than-thou attitude. The hypocrisy. If anything, they deserve to be knocked out and robbed on a regular basis."

- Flitting Sparrowkeet Wong, Page 213.

[sulkybender]

I feel like as a fandom we've gotten used to combining appropriate hybrid animals, like bumblewasps or sparrowkeets. But what if we just went fuckin' crazy.

Gerbil-caterpillars.

[erisenyo]

“What happened doesn’t change anything.”

OR

“It’s okay to cry…”

Zutoph please ❤️

For this prompt game!

Zuko doesn’t know why he’s feeling so awkward after last night’s unthinking ease, so shy putting on his clothes when Toph can’t exactly see, so uncertain of how he's supposed to be.

And Agni, he knows he’s overthinking it, he does. But he still feels dizzy from how fast the morning went from heart-leaping excitement at finding Toph’s solid, sleep-heavy weight against him as he woke to...well, to this.

“Why are you just sitting there?” she huffs, tone nearly brusque as she tugs on her clothes, no art or artifice to it and he’d think that was just Toph if he didn’t vividly remember every second of the way she slinked out of her clothes last night, laughing the whole time, like all she needed to put on a show was his heartbeat to guide her.

“I—” He takes a deep breath, trying to ignore the too-familiar feeling of needing to work up the courage to say something. “I had a nice time.”

She cocks her head, blank.

“…Last night.” He clears his throat when she still doesn’t react. “It was…” Amazing. Funny. Exhilarating. Silly. Just physical in a way he never imagined sex could be. Unbelievable, because he never even let himself hope that she might feel—

“Yeah, Sparrowkeet, it was a good time,” she snorts, haphazardly tying off her belt. “Now what’s a girl gotta do to get food around here?”

“Sparrowkeet?” he blinks, thrown. That's...not what she was calling him last night, or before. “It—I can—or I can have the servants bring—”

“What, like my legs suddenly don’t work?” she interrupts, rolling her eyes. “Don’t think you were that good.”

“No, I—” Right, she doesn’t like to feel pampered, or infantilized, or anything like she can’t take care of herself. Right. “I just thought it could be nice,” he tries again, trying not to fidget, trying to make his voice a little more sure, a little more like it was last night. “To stay here. Together.”

She grunts, tugging her tunic on inside out. “I thought you wanted me to level some farmland or something. Make some terraces.”

“Well, yeah, but—”

“I’m not suddenly some fragile flower just because you fucked me, Zuko,” she cuts in, so sharp that he can’t help from rearing back from her tone.

“What—I didn’t—” He never said—why would she think—

“What happened doesn’t change anything, dude.” She rolls her eyes, somehow managing to give him an unimpressed look without ever actually looking at him, and Zuko doesn’t know if the word dude has felt quite so much like a knife to the gut before.

“You want some fainting fire lily who’ll collapse in your bed all day after a good fuck?” she’s continuing like this is some fight, stomping around for her headband, the fact that it’s on the floor by the door frozen in Zuko’s throat. “You can call Mai back.”

“That’s not—Mai wouldn’t—” He doesn’t want that, never wanted that. And Mai isn’t that, for one, even if he and her were still falling into bed together whenever they got bored enough for it to seem like a good idea.

But more importantly, Toph isn’t that, has never been that. And why would she think he wanted—why would she think he would have done anything they did last night if he—if he didn’t—

“Now where’s breakfast. I'm starving,” she says, jamming her headband onto her head like it’s any other morning, like last night they didn’t—like last night she didn’t…

…Like last night never happened, Zuko realizes, feeling suddenly so, so small. Because maybe that’s what she wants. For it to just...be nothing.

“Right,” Zuko says, squeezing his eyes shut against the sudden, hot sting, falling back on years of experience in sounding steady when he isn't, “Right. Let me just—”

“I can find it,” she says, already shoving through the bedroom doors.

“—finish getting dressed.” Zuko blinks his eyes back open to stare at the door as it slowly swings closed, eventually registering the way his hands are twisted in his tunic hard enough to tear. He stares at that a moment, then forces his fingers to loosen, forces himself to take a slow, deep breath, forces himself to get up and get dressed and not think about the fact that he should know, he should know, that reaching for fragile, impossible things only ever makes them crumble.

--

Toph strides away from Zuko's bedroom quickly as she can without outright running, silently thanking Oma and Shu that she’s the only one who can read heartbeats because she does not need Zuko being able to see through her right now, not like this. Not when she knows exactly how it is for a Fire Lord’s plaything, regardless of who that plaything is or how much he might like to think otherwise and fucking balls, there's a reason she’s never let herself do something this dumb-shit stupid before.

Sure, she’s never heard rumors about Zuko like that, not outside of Mai. But Toph knows how it works, even if he doesn’t. And she’s not going to do that. She’s not going to cut herself down to fit, she isn’t going to make herself small so anyone else can seem taller, is never going to hold herself back.

Not even if it means having...If it means finally getting to have...

She grits her teeth and shoves that thought away, stomping along the corridor and sinking her earth sense down toward Caldera’s slow-beating volcanic heart, and lets that fill her senses instead of whatever too-fast, too-sharp, too-confusing, too-impossible thing Zuko’s heart is doing behind her.