/r/kataangst
For the fans of all things Kataang from Avatar: The Last Airbender 💙💛
Love is brightest in the dark
/r/kataangst
Casually rewriting Abrahamic canon. Tanakh, Bible and Quran are getting updates.
Source https://www.deviantart.com/brothertoastycakes/art/Avatar-and-Eve-497428772
Katara: Sweetie it's 2am, won't you come to bed?
Aang: I'M STILL STUDYING THE SACRED AIR NOMAD TEXTS REEEEE
The struggle of studying religion
Ignore the anachronistic wine bottle and baguette.
https://www.tumblr.com/kataraslove/706845184825147392/kataang-shippers-only-care-about-aang-and-want
This is a good post about people who claim that kataangers are only supporting aang "to get the girl"
Let’s talk about that moment in Bitter Work when Katara and Aang share a brief heart-to-heart. This scene is so underrated among us, I feel like. Especially since it highlights the dynamic of Katara as Aang's emotional anchor in such a raw way. (which also happens during The Serpent's Pass as well) It’s easy to overlook because it’s not some grand, romantic gesture. Instead, it’s a quiet moment with so much depth, especially for Aang, who is dealing with the struggles of being the Avatar.
Let’s set the stage. Aang is learning earthbending, which for him is the toughest element to master because it’s opposite to his nature as an airbender. He’s facing all kinds of frustration, and Toph is a tough teacher, which honestly doesn’t help him deal with his insecurities. He’s struggling not just with the physical aspect but with the emotional and mental weight of the role, something a lot of people around him don’t quite understand. Then comes Katara, who always knows when he needs someone to step in.
Katara doesn’t just offer words of encouragement here; she actually validates Aang’s struggles without sugarcoating the responsibilities he faces as the Avatar. She knows better than most that his journey is not going to get easier. Still, Katara acknowledges how hard it must be for Aang to constantly push through every trial and hardship. And that’s something we rarely see from the others around Aang. Toph is all about tough love, Sokka is supportive but more logical, and even Zuko (when he joins) sees things in more of a “duty-first” way. Katara, though, is that one person who empathizes with Aang’s inner struggles, and she gives him the space to just feel that burden without rushing him to “get over it” or “be stronger.”
To me, this scene is one of those subtle moments where you see Katara’s love for Aang, even if she hasn’t realized it yet. Her empathy, her willingness to just sit with him in that moment of vulnerability, is something that goes way beyond friendship. It’s a kind of support that feels so natural between them. Katara’s always been protective of Aang, but here, it’s like she’s saying, “I’m here to help carry this burden with you.” And let’s be honest—Aang needs that. Being the Avatar at such a young age is incredibly isolating. Yet Katara’s presence in moments like this keeps him grounded and gives him the courage to keep going.
Some fans might say this scene doesn’t feel “romantic,” but honestly, it’s these emotional connections that form the basis of their relationship. It’s not just about the sweet, flirty moments; it’s about being there for each other in the darkest, most challenging times. And isn’t that the best foundation for a lasting relationship?
Note: I also love the look Katara gives right after.
One thing I personally would like to see is Aang proposing to Katara(Not without the barrier of going through Hakoda first though🤣). It would be interesting for me to see how Aang/Katara's marriage would go, how Sokka would take it, and how Aang/Sokka's relationship as brothers would go. Thoughts?
Just wait till we get to 420.
If Katara and Aang were an evil, world-dominating power couple, how might they behave differently from canon?
Will they become an anarchy couple like Zaheer and P'Li (depose all governments and let the world sort itself out)? Or will they just replace the despotism of Ozai with the despotism of themselves?
How might others behave around them? Will people fear them or worship them? Will Sokka/Toph/Zuko support or oppose them (good luck trying to oppose them though)?
Azula? I think she'll either keep a low profile or collaborate with Dark Kataang (willingly or coerced, who's to say?)
If anybody knows a fic with this kind of premise please share it here.