"My father says Azula was born lucky. He says I was lucky to be born." "Well I say you're lucky to be you, and not to be them." Zuko X OC 𖤓Completed 𖤓

Being the apprentice of the Dragon of the West entails a lot more than just drinking tea and playing Pai Sho, unfortunately. Shia has lived a miserable life, restricted by her noble grandfather's draconian training and her mother's everpresent disapproval; treated like a criminal by her own flesh and blood for sins that are not hers, she has never been more than a pawn at best. Her salvation comes to her in the form of Iroh, the General of the Fire Nation, who takes her under his wing once she is sent away by her family to serve as a child soldier. Under his tutelage, she becomes a fierce warrior with a calm mind. Years later, she joins her mentor and his nephew in their quest to capture the Avatar. A quest that alters the course of Shia's life irrevocably. metanoia (n.) - the journey of changing one's mind, heart, self or way of life. An Avatar: The Last Airbender fanfiction. Please note that the only character that belongs to me in this story is Shia, my OC. Slowburn Zuko x OC, for those of you who like romance. Credit: The art on the cover belongs to and was made by @Unodu on DeviantArt.

An Avatar: The Last Airbender Fanfiction (Zuko X OC) "And lastly, we are free, but we are not our own persons." At this, the student frowned and looked up at her teacher. "How can that be free?" The beautiful woman smiled, but it didn't reach her eyes like it usually did. It was a sad smile. "You will learn it all eventually, little one. For now, we must practice your footwork." Mentored from youth by the most notorious entertainer in all of Fire Nation, Chiyo is destined to follow her path to greatness. However during the time of war and chaos, she must decide: Should she do what is right? Should she do as her mentor had always done? Or should she follow her heart? I do not own any of the characters except for the OCs I've introduced. I do not own the pictures used in the cover and those to be used in reference to future chapters. Any historical details I impart on this story is not entirely accurate and is based only on my limited knowledge of the subject. Anyways, please enjoy!

-"what do you mean you're not the avatar ?". He asked, dumbfounded. She stared at him like he'd said the dumbest thing ever, "I'm not him...I can only bend two elements you dumb idiot"... Well...that's what she thought... __________________________________________________ Kyala is from the southern water tribe, being the older sister of Sokka and Katara, she strangely has 'memories' of a life far from the southern water tribe, in the air... Where does those visions come from ? As she never left her tribe before. Her life then drastically changes when a boy with an arrow on his head appears in her life, she finds out about herself,...and who and what she really is. Finally getting answers to her endless questions about herself, she'll understand her duty and importance. She'll help to save the world, and end this seemingly endless and pitiless war... But not without finding love on the way of course. (First chapter published : 22/02/2026) (one episode : one chapter) (I do NOT own the concept of A:TLA, only own my oc, Aanu's character and some ideas :})