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Post by goten0040 on Jul 20, 2008 1:25:05 GMT -5
^^ Yeah, I got some very creative ways to put Zuko and Katara together now. Oh, you guys have NO idea. I can't wait to get my fancomic going. I already drew the first page and all I gotta do is get it colored. I supposedly sent it to Chibi Chan... but accidentally sent it to SkyE... My bad... So yeah. Anyone else want to help me with it?
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Post by Kohana on Jul 20, 2008 1:32:48 GMT -5
Even though it didn't become canon, I still loved the epic Zutara moments in the finale. And there were plenty. - Katara making him join the group hug. - Jun referring them to boyfriend and girlfriend, making them blush. - Katara reassuring Zuko that everything will be fine before he reunites with Iroh. - Zuko asking her to help him defeat Azula, instead of anyone else. - Zuko taking the lightning and willing to sacrifice himself. - Katara healing him. There were probably more and they were all epic. Zutara interaction = epic-ness. I'm very glad that they've become close friends. It was all I ever wanted. Though romantic!Zutara would have been awesome.And I can't wait to read all the lovely fanfiction you guys will write or the see the lovely fanart. I even want to write dozens of delicious Zutara fanfiction now.
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Post by xMzLazyx on Jul 20, 2008 1:50:31 GMT -5
Hehehe when Jun reappeared and the Gaang showed up, I knew she would have some witty remark about Zuko and Katara XD. I was just waiting for her to say something and when she did it put a big ol grin to my face X3. I couldn't help but laugh :]
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Post by marvel26 on Jul 20, 2008 5:48:17 GMT -5
I found it enjoyable that Aang uses Toph's blind sight and earthbending to subdue Ozai before giving Ozai the Ghost Rider's Penance Stare.
Oh wait, Ozai didn't have the pain of his victims set upon his soul a thousand fold with searing Hellfire.
That would have been a lot more enjoyable for me. It makes everyone happy. Aang doesn't have to kill and I'm happy to see Ozai a vegetable screaming into his own tortured mind..
All in all, it was great. The Maiko was...well I actually smiled at it. Could have done without the bile boiling Kataang kiss at the end, say what you will it just felt...off to me. Plus the fact that Baldy did not sacrifice anything to attain the Avatar State. Just hit the magic spot on his back and instant Avatar Power. Sounds like an action figure feature.
Oh well, Cest La vie.
At least we've got Fanfiction and Art.
Now if I can just make myself finish my own....
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Post by Victim ~*of *~Circumstances on Jul 20, 2008 6:23:42 GMT -5
^Oh yeah, that happens to me dozens of times but I'll finish a work eventually.xD
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Post by concreteangel on Jul 20, 2008 9:55:19 GMT -5
I still can't believe it's actually over.
Zutara, at least, went out with a bang. They're friends now, good friends, and that's more than I was expecting at first. A friendship, at least, is better than the Zutarian ship being completely sunk.
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Post by liz6363 on Jul 20, 2008 10:18:48 GMT -5
Wow, I was absolutely positive for a split second that Zutara won. When Zuko sacrafice himself for her, I was bawling (partially because I was sure he was dead). And when he got up after being healed I was sure that they were going to kiss (and to be honest I thought I wanted it! After 3 years shipping Kataang!)
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Post by nymphadora on Jul 20, 2008 12:07:11 GMT -5
I was at a friend's house wallowing last night, so sorry I couldn't be here sooner. *hugs* Soooo..........it didn't happen. No Zutara. I liked how there was not really any shipping (as in talking about your feelings) through most of the show, cause that distracts me. I was enjoying everything, but when Mai came on the screen I knew that was it. I fell onto the ground and started crying for Zutara there. (And I can't remember anything that happened after that besides the Kataang kiss. >.> I have to rewatch that part when I'm not an emotional mess...) But I was expecting a LOT more closure in the story. Like a 20 years later kind of thing. Since we didn't get that, I still believe Zutara has a chance. I'm probably just really good at denial, but it's still a great possibility in my mind. Now, putting my shipping preferences aside, after Katara healed Zuko, shouldn't there been more interaction or emotion there? I don't know, it just didn't seem like there was enough of an ending with Zuko/Katara/Azula there. Right now I really don't feel like Zutara was over. I was upset with the Maiko and Kataang at first, but I don't think that anything's changed for me yet. I'm still as passionate about Zutara and still feel like it has a chance. Maybe it just hasn't sunken in yet, but I love Zutara so much.
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Post by Scarlett Ember on Jul 20, 2008 12:25:45 GMT -5
I think Zutara got a very good end. They became so close that I thing we still have plenty of room for our fandom to thrive! Yes, it ended in Kataang, but there was no real endgame like a future wedding or kids of the pairings the series ended in. Personally, I know Maikos and Kataangers are happy that their ships "won", but I feel like those ships were just thrown in at the last moment. It's like Zutara got a lot of moments throughout the finale, lots of them growing close, and Kataang and Maiko got the ending relationship. I guess it's more because they've had more moments before Zuko joined the group...either way I'm actually pretty ok with it.
I loved the agni kai. The music and sound was incredible. At first I thought it wasn't done right; like I liked the idea but I thought it wasn't done good enough for me to like it. After watching the scene again, though, I actually thought it was beautifully done. The first time I watched I was with my brother, so I just didn't take some parts in as much as I could. Y'know how my brother is...we did have some funny comments, but I'll save that for later. Anyway, I just loved the agni kai. That whole thing was my favorite part. Azula completley lost it at the end, and I thought her character was amazingly done. Zuko saving Katara = epic, obviously. After she healed him, I expected them to hug. Ugh I still think they should have! The way the scene was set up it looked like they could have kissed, too ;]]
There were parts of the finale I didn't like, mostly because it wasn't explained or left us hanging. As far as Zutara, I am pretty satisified. I am so happy with how they did it, because it gave our fandom room to continue to grow and ship, even though it ended differently. Thank you for that, Bryke! I am a little frustrated about certain promises you broke, though, but I guess I'll wait and give you a chance to explain yourself...>>
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Post by Victim ~*of *~Circumstances on Jul 20, 2008 12:37:17 GMT -5
^^Nymph! You're back!O.O *glomps you* You scared us you know!Dx
@scarlett-Agni Kai was definitely awesome and I feel so bad for Azula! Granted her fate annoys me because we don't know it.>_< I didn't enjoy the finale as much as I could've.....stickler for plot holes but at least the music and animation were amazing....I'll give it that.
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Post by Scarlett Ember on Jul 20, 2008 12:51:06 GMT -5
A lot of people were saying they wished they knew what happened to Azula, but I actually think that was a perfect end for her. Seeing her chained up, bawling at the realization that she finally failed...epic. She's my favorite character, and while I do feel really bad for her, I thought the way they did her character in this was PERFECT. I honestly think going back to see what happened to her would have ruined it for me...I like the way they left her.
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Post by Victim ~*of *~Circumstances on Jul 20, 2008 12:59:52 GMT -5
You know, I wonder if this leaves room for Sokkla....yeah I know wrong thread.xD All in all I put too much expectation on this finale. >.> Don't get me wrong I enjoyed Azula's bits, Zutara, Jun's battle, animation and music but it just wasn't workin' for me.
I'm glad this spawns more fics though...^_^
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Post by Scarlett Ember on Jul 20, 2008 13:07:34 GMT -5
After being spoiled by the book, I had very low expectations, which is probably why I loved it.
I kind of liked Sokkla as a crackship. But with Azula going crazy, I can't even see her with anyone anymore. I think before when she was just evil and kind of psycho I could still see her having a romance. Now...not at all.
I always loved Ty Lokka, and after she joined the Kyoshi warriors, I think there's still room for that fandom to expand! Suki/Sokka/Ty Lee! XDD Ok, that's a topic for another thread...this is the Zutara catacombs!
I am pretty excited to see what the fandom comes up with after this finale! I can't wait for the high-quality screenshots so I can make some sigs and avatars! ;]
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2008 13:58:01 GMT -5
Hey guys I still haven't seen the finale and I some how manged not to read your post so I still don't what happened. But I hope you all enjoyed no matter the out come. I've olny seen the first episode but I should finsh watching tonight.
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Post by Lady Ursa on Jul 20, 2008 15:59:13 GMT -5
Has anyone mentioned how the epilogue to Stormbenders is out?
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