16 Works by pumpkinpatchwrites
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no one got to see how beautiful we were by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
17 Dec 2025
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[True felicity was never in the cards for them. Never for Zuko, never for Sokka.]
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The Fire Nation's final send-off to one of the people who changed the world.
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Four Times Sokka Didn’t Tell His Dad He’s Dating the Fire Lord (and One Time He Did) by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
22 Nov 2025
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[There’s a carefree smile on Bato’s face as he tells them, “You two seem great together.”
Sokka blinks at him a couple times, pretending he has no idea what he’s talking about.
Bato shrugs as he turns away. “It’s good to see you happy, Sokka,” he throws over his shoulder.
Sokka stares at him as he disappears out the door.
“Well,” he says without really thinking about it, “at least Bato approves.”]
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Well, four times Sokka didn’t tell his dad he’s dating the Fire Lord... and one time he did.
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Sometimes You Reach the Right Person with the Wrong Number by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
20 Nov 2025
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[“Uhm, I don’t know who you are,” Zuko grumbles into the phone, effectively cutting probably-drunk-guy off, “but this most definitely isn’t your sister.”
It’s quiet for a few moments and if not for the background noise on the other end of the line, Zuko would assume the stranger had hung up.
“Yeah,” the guy says at last, “you don’t sound like Katara at all.”
“Because I’m not,” Zuko mutters, not all too worried about sounding bitter or rude because it’s the middle of the night and most people would be pretty grumpy at being woken up by some probably drunk stranger.
“So who are you then?” the guy asks.
Zuko blinks a couple of times to himself. “Not your sister?”]
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Zuko's early morning starts even earlier when he's rudely woken up by a call from a drunk stranger. Turns out this drunk stranger is kind of endearing though.
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The Unwanted Animal by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
17 Nov 2025
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[The hair on the back of his neck rises mid-step but by then it’s already too late, the air shifts and within the blink of an eye there’s a blade to his throat.
“You should watch where you’re going.”
It’s said like a threat but Sokka remains calm, letting out a slow exhale as he lowers his right hand to the hilt of his dagger. “Doing drills in the garden, or looking for a fight?”
“Tsk.” The blade is lowered and Sokka subsequently turns to face his current main lead in this investigation.]
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After receiving the blessing of the Moon Spirit, Sokka has the ability to trace spiritual energy and takes up work in the Spirit Guidance Council. One day, he’s assigned a case in a remote Earth Kingdom farming village that has been haunted by a dark phantom spreading misfortune and fear for multiple years. The case leads him to a boy who emits abnormal levels of spiritual energy; a boy who might be hiding a lot more than a dark past.
(Title from The Unwanted Animal by The Amazing Devil)
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The Dragon of Tui Avenue by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
09 Sep 2025
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[“Here.” The boy holds out a cigarette for him. “You look like you need it.”
Sokka takes it with a grateful smile and is just about to get his lighter when the boy holds out his finger with a small flame flickering above it.
“Oh.” He brings the tip of his cigarette above the flame to light it. “Thanks.”
“No problem.” The boy jerks his head back towards the porch, a clear invitation for Sokka to join him, then he turns around and walks back to the bench. Sokka follows him without a word.]
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Sokka’s life slips into meaninglessness after Yue’s death. Nothing seems fun or exciting anymore, he mostly just allows himself to be dragged along with whatever his friends want to do in a desperate attempt to find something to hold onto, though it’s all mostly futile.
Then he meets Zuko, who’s moved into Yue’s old place. Zuko, who’s interesting and strange and kind. Who doesn’t judge Sokka even when he probably should. Who maybe gets it in a way no one else around him does. -
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[“Everything okay?” was the first thing Sokka said when he picked up after two signals. No hello, just that. Yup, he was definitely gonna freak out.
“Yeah,” Zuko said, “sorry for calling but it was either me or your sister and I don’t trust her.”
“Okay,” Sokka muttered, “you’re doing a great job at convincing me you’re fine so far.”
“Sorry, I swear, everything is fine.”
It was quiet for a moment before Sokka asked, “Okay, so what’s happening?”]
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- Part 6 of Family is Full of Surprises
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[“So, Zuko, what plans did you have that got ruined by the approaching blizzard?”
Zuko glares at him again but doesn’t answer.
“Okay, I’ll start then,” Sokka chirps, “I’m actually from the South Pole, I just work up in Agna Qel’a. I was gonna visit my family back home but alas, the universe had other plans! Unforeseen blizzards sure are a pain.”
“Did your parents not teach you not to talk to strangers?” Zuko asks sourly.
Sokka raises an eyebrow at him. “How old do you think I am?”]
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What happens when two strangers get forced to share a hotel room.
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[“You’re a bit like nicotine, you know?” Zuko mutters at last, taking another drag of the cigarette.
“Addictive?” Sokka asks as Zuko hands him the cigarette once more. Zuko hums in agreement as Sokka takes a drag. “Right back at you,” he mutters, handing the cigarette back to Zuko.
Zuko doesn’t say anything, simply just taking one last drag of the cigarette before putting it out in his ashtray. Neither of them make any move to leave.]
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A study in exactly what might go wrong if you get into a 'casual' hookup relationship with your hot ex.
(Song-inspired fic based on Vill ha dig nu by Oscar Zia)
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Forever is a Band by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
14 Feb 2025
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[“I know,” he said simply, bringing up a hand just to swirl a strand of Zuko’s hair around it, “You seem to have quite a bit on your mind as well, fire lily.”
Zuko tilted his head to the side with a sigh. “I like hearing you talk, even when I don’t catch any of it.”
“I know,” Sokka said again, voice warm and eyes soft. “Would you like to share your thoughts?”
Biting his lip, Zuko considered for a moment before nodding. “Sure,” he said simply.]
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Zuko and Sokka's third anniversary picnic, featuring food, wine, banter, and lots of feelings.
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- Part 2 of Family is Full of Surprises
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Third Time's the Charm by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
10 Feb 2025
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[Sokka stopped half a step away and stared straight forward.
“Yeah, I feel that,” Zuko muttered.
“It’s scary,” Sokka replied.
“Exactly.”
Sokka took a deep breath. “I’m just gonna look,” he said. He seemed to make no effort to move. “Juuust gonna look,” he repeated.
“It’s a really bad thing that I have more faith in you than in myself when you’re like this,” Zuko grumbled, earning a stiff laugh from his fiancé.]
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Zuko, Sokka, and the third time Zuko's period didn't show up when it should have.
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- Part 5 of Family is Full of Surprises
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Food for Thought by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
04 Feb 2025
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[“What’s bothering you, Zuuks?” he asked, voice soft and eyebrows knitted in concern. Zuko just stared at him.
There was no way to start explaining the deep pit in his stomach, the panic that had spread out to his very fingertips. There were so many things he had pushed so deep inside himself that he didn’t want to face – wasn’t ready to face.
“Nothing,” he lied, earning an unimpressed look from his boyfriend.
“You’re a terrible liar,” Sokka muttered.]
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Katara and Aang are having a baby. Zuko should really just be happy for them but apparently, the first of his friends having a kid is very much bringing some stuff he’s tried to bury to the surface.
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- Part 1 of Family is Full of Surprises
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So they have a schedule. There’s no specific time a day, just when neither is busy. But Zuko seems to have had enough of waiting around and decides that it’s time to go now, even if Sokka is mid-painting.
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Sokka and Zuko try to make a baby, and have some fun while they’re at it.
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- Part 4 of Family is Full of Surprises
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We're Actually Doing This? by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
27 Dec 2024
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[“I… uhh,” he started and Sokka’s attention was once again focused on him. He looked away as he tried to swallow his nerves. He had practiced this a thousand times in his head but still, it all ended up fumbled and messy. He took another breath. “I… Well, I have something for you,” he finished, looking back at Sokka, who was now frowning at him.
“Are you okay?” he asked and Zuko couldn’t help the nervous laugh that escaped him.
“Yeah, I’m fine, just…” he drifted off and bit his lip. Took another deep breath and then, “Here,” he said, holding out the small black box for Sokka to take.]
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Zuko has a surprise for his fiancé when he gets back from a work trip.
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- Part 3 of Family is Full of Surprises
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Fire Lord Nap Time by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
19 Nov 2024
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If Zuko was any more sleep deprived, Sokka is pretty sure he would be dead. Zuko seems to be vaguely aware of this as well, but Zuko is also nearly as stubborn as Sokka and twice as busy. But when has Sokka ever let that stop him from taking care of his idiot.
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Sokka finds Zuko half asleep in the royal gardens and puts it upon himself to force his boyfriend to get some much needed rest.
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A Crash Course in Tea Shop Dating by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)
05 Nov 2024
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There is something deeply wrong with him. Zuko probably should have realised that a lot sooner. He had been burnt, disowned, and nearly killed. He had grasped onto a relationship that neither part wanted. He had fought bloody battles with his own damn mind for the last 5 years for goodness sake!
And yet, what finally sends him sprawling into the realisation of it all, is a guy who scrambles into his uncle's tea shop one day. A guy with beautiful blue eyes for him to drown in, who can simply smile at him for his brain to grind to a halt.
There just has to be something so deeply wrong with him for that.
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Books, Tea and Conspiracy Theories by pumpkinpatchwrites
Fandoms: The Magnus Archives (Podcast)
24 May 2021
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Normally I’d come up with an actual summary but my brain isn’t working so let’s take this for what it is; a comfort fic taking place in a small town involving a bookshop, a coffee shop and a radio program.