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Book One

Episode 2, The Avatar Returns




Zuko seems to be looking at Katara. Even though it's obvious that Kana is the leader, he speaks to Katara. Indicating that he has some respect for her. Showing that there could be a small bond between them, even though they just met.




Episode 6, Imprisoned




When Zuko finds Katara's necklace he seems to become distracted, gazing into the sunset. In other shows, books and indeed real-life, people who stare into the sunset are daydreaming, they are lost in thought and generally happy. Although he is probably thinking of ways to capture Aang, he is also thinking of Katara as he does so. And, before you fall for someone, you have to think about them.....




Episode 9, The Waterbending scroll




Zuko is a lot more gentle with Katara than he was with Aang. And no, it's not just because she's a girl. Zuko has been around her long enough to know that, despite what he wants to think, that Katara and her brother aren't just tag along friends who are going to abandon Aang as soon as trouble comes. So he has absolutely no reason to be nice to her. After the first few moments of shock, Katara seems pretty relaxed. Showing that either A) she doesn't believe Zuko is a threat to her, or B) She's not completely sure about his character. It can't be the first, because everyone knows that Katara is more rational than that. The second on the other hand, means that, unlike most people who are convinced he's evil, she allows herself to doubt this.




Episode 10, Jet




Katara falls for Jet, who is seemingly a good guy. But, in the end, she finds out that he's quite the opposite. This could show that, to find the right guy for her, Katara will have to look beyond the obvious choice (AKA. Aang).




Episode 14, The Fortuneteller




Aunt Wu predicts that Katara will marry a powerful bender, so immediately you think of Aang and Zuko. Then, she predicts that there is no love in Aang's future, this leaves Zuko (do the math).




Episode 15, Bato of the Water Tribe




Jun says three times (roughly) that Katara was Zuko's girlfriend, and he never denied it. Also, he kept Katara's necklace around his wrist. He mostly keeps things in his belt (Like the waterbending scroll) but he wears Katara's necklace around his wrist. Showing that he's become quite attached to it, and he has to connect it to Katara (who could you not?) so therefore he could be feeling differently towards her than she, Aang, Sokka, Iroh and the rest of the world, would expect.




Episode 16, The Deserter




Katara discovers she can heal. If you look at the symbolism, you could conclude that Katara could heal Zuko's emotional scars. It's also very convenient that Zuko has a scar, and Katara can heal.......




Episode 18, The Waterbending Master




Alright, this might seem like complete rubbish, but this thought occurred to me. When Katara has to fight to prove she's worthy of Master Paku's respect and teaching, it reminded me of what Zuko had to go through with his father. Another thing they have in common. It could relate to Zuko's battle with his father, who he will eventually have to face, and perhaps Katara will be standing beside him, giving him the strength of he needs.




Episode 19, Siege of The North, part 1




During their fight, Zuko and Katara seem to be fighting their hardest, almost trying to prove something to the other. It's just a small idea, but generally guys (and girls) show off to the person they're crushing on.




Episode 20, Siege of The North, part 2




In the cave with Aang, Zuko has, once again, gone into a daydream. He was probably thinking about how to get back to the Fire Nation. And possibly about Katara, he had just left her unconscious, and, whatever his father might say, Zuko has honor. So the fact that he just left an injured girl, alone, while the Fire navy was attacking, was probably weighing on his mind. You can see him staring into the distance, almost as if he wanted Katara to come, When they meet up again, Zuko and Katara speak as though they are comfortable with each other, even though they are about to do battle. Zuko had battled with Aang and Zhao, yet he has never acted comfortable with them, suggesting that there is something special about Katara.




Book 2




Episode 1, The Avatar State




Katara mentions to Aang how upsetting it is for her to see him in pain (It's a mother son relationship!). It is part of Katara's character to understand others, and to comfort them. So, Katara can obviously help Zuko.




Episode 2 The Cave of Two Lovers.




In my way of thinking, the story of Oma and Shu was more Zutara than Kataang. Two lovers, separated by war, The war isn't between water and air, but between fire and the other elements. Fire and Water.




Episode 6, The Blind Bandit




Alright, this totally doesn't make sense, but hey, work with me. I just thought that the zutara shipping is all about breaking the mold, and going against what most people think should happen. Toph is going against her parents restrictions and assumptions, and Zuko and Katara will have to do the same (see? random, but I had to put it in there).




Episode 7, Zuko Alone




In this episode you find out about Zuko's relationship with his mother. This is very similar to Katara's situation. And I am sure that it was no accident. Few people in the show have much in common with Zuko, but, as the series progresses, more similarities are beginning to appear between him and Katara.




Episode 8, The Chase




I looked at a screenshot of when Katara suggested that it could be Zuko chasing them, and she looks like she's daydreaming, maybe she was thinking about Zuko? When Toph asks who Zuko was, Katara gets defensive, when Sokka insults him, Katara answers sarcastically, shutting Sokka up. Katara offers to heal Iroh. Alright, Katara's a kind person, but she offered the help to Zuko, who she considered an enemy. She didn't offer to help Zhao, or Azula, or anyone else the gang had fought against. Suggesting that she doesn't think of him the same way.




Episode 9, Bitter Work




When Iroh is explaining balance to Zuko, and he moves onto water, Zuko face softens considerably. Showing that he has a soft spot for the element, or someone who uses that element. And the only water we know of that Zuko really knows is Katara.




Episode 15, Tales of Ba Sing Se




My twisted little mind has managed to twist the whole Jinko thing into zutara, how? I don't know. It is impossible for Jinko to work out, because she doesn't know him, she believes him to be Lee, an earthbender, not the Prince of the Fire Nation. But it does work for zutara, if you tie it in with Crossroads of Destiny. Because, Katara does begin to understand Zuko, she has seen him at his worst, and can accept him despite that.




Episode 20, Crossroads of Destiny




Ahh, the episode that left both Zutara and Kataang fans screaming at the screen. Well, sorry to disappoint you Kataang fans, but this Zutara shipper is NOT giving up. When Katara is thrown into the cave with Zuko, her reaction is, understandably, anger. Here is the man she thought was responsible for her being locked up, thrown in with her. As she rages, accusing him, Zuko, amazingly, stays cool, something he rarely does when someone challenges him. Then when Katara breaks down, Zuko turns, apologies, then tells her that that is something they have in common. Then, Katara apologies to him, look on her face shows that she is almost in pain about what she said. She then explains to him that, before, when she pictured the face of them enemy, she pictured his. This shows that she has thought about him. "My face, I see," Zuko answered, touching his scar. Katara immediately takes her words back, showing that she never really cared that much about the scar, but she does care about his feelings. Zuko interrupts her, then even more shockingly, explains that he now doesn't see his scar as a curse, like he used to, that he knows that it will always be with him, he can still chose his own path. Then Katara offers to heal his scar, using the water from the spirit oasis, which is probably one of the most valuable thing she owns. Zuko then lets her touch his scar, something we have never seen Iroh do, never mind anyone else. Then, in true avatar fashion, the moment is spoiled, but, if you look closely, you can see that Katara takes a step closer to Zuko, a new link has formed between the two. As Katara walks away with Aang, her eyes linger on Zuko, while Zuko glares at Aang, angry.




When Zuko choses Azula over Iroh, I, like most zutara fans I know, began wondering what drugs the shows writers were on. Would anyone chose their psycho sister, who has said, on many occasions that you are worthless, and she has no need of you? The answer any logical person would come to is, hell no. So, their are only two possible reasons, Zuko's lost it, or he's planing to betray Azula. The big giveaway is that when Katara screamed, "I thought you'd changed" Zuko answers, "I have changed." he shows emotion, showing that, whatever it seemed when he was fighting Aang, his earlier emotions are still there, and, I think, in control. He can't mean that he's changed to hard core Fire Nation supporter, because, up until recently, he was. My view is that he means that he has finally got the concept that we all wanted him to get, his father is evil!




In the end, when Azula says, "You can restore your own honour" Zuko takes on a very determined, almost angry look. Suggesting that he knows that Azula is going to betray him, and he is going to beat her to the punch. He also looks slightly worried, because he could've caused the death of the avatar, and many people in Ba sing se will be oppressed, imprisoned and killed if he fails.

I dont have much time on my hands here. If I may, I would leave this to the harder (and substantially smarter) Kataang shippers. I dont care enough to break this down paragraph for paragraph. I must commend you for this very thorough breakdown.

I never thought of that before mmm. maybe there is a furture for zutara. *walks away thinking*

Because HP RAWKS lol, but I liked some of the point of views, someof them sucked. Personally, I can't pick a shipping anymore.. IDK which one.. the creaters both put out hints for both relationships.

All your proof is speculation.

Kataang isn't so much speculation as it is taking into mind all their interaction. Katara and Aang have interacted more, and we've seen them protect each other. They've hugged multiple times, and Katara has kissed Aang at least two times. Both may have been on the cheek, but I think it kind of stands that Katara really likes Aang more than a friend. But, that's my opinion, since I see girls as easing into their feelings by showing more affection to the one they like.

And, really, I think if Katara had any inkling of liking Zuko, she wouldn't have instantly left his side to go hug Aang in Crossroads of Destiny. Or, it's just a definite that she likes Aang more than Zuko.

Yes, we can't prove anything, but we can surmise from our own feelings and from Katara's character what she feels and why. Yes, it's speculation, but using facial expressions, blushes, and how much she obviously cares for Aang that's more than enough to show me she has the kindlings of a crush on him.

But, really, do you think if Katara even liked Zuko in the slightest, romantically, do you think she would've left his side so quickly in Crossroads of Destiny? Or, what's more, why didn't she heal his scar? She could've gone back to heal it, but she never did. And, she even looked back at him, so the scar should've triggered a reminder to what she was doing a few moments ago. But, again, my opinion. XD

I think most of the Zutara 'symbolism' is just looking too far into a situation, or taking the basic moral of the story and twisting it.