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Description Solstice usually happens on June 21-20, and it wasn’t until now that I considered that while I’m celebrating summer Solstice, it’s also winter solstice in the South.

Which makes this the perfect moment to release this image.


In the image:

Another image for the fanfic "Another Brother " by Avocadolove

Before Zuko arrived to their family, Hakoda used to joke and drink with his friends all night during the winter solstice. But now, as strange as it may seem, he finds himself more relaxed watching his new son sleep. Even Katara and Kana prefer to spend the night beside Zuko than in the Main House, and Hakoda practically has to shove Sokka out of the tent to convince him to go to the feast for a little while.


So there, while practically everyone is cheering and feasting, Hakoda’s family prefers to pass the time around each other. It makes for a nice image, what with all your family around.

I know it's winter, but inside that tent the fire goes nonstop, and Kana and Katara are used to cold temperatures, so of course they are using summer clothes inside; Hakoda has just arrived after some 'chief duty' and is in the process of removing his parka (and probably placing it over Zuko, who despite beign almost drowned by furs still looks like he's cold )

So, I was planning on uploading this on the Winter Solstice (or Summer Solstice, whatever) but then the unthinkable happened:
dun dun DUN!

AvocadoLove uploaded ‘Another Brother ’!!!


And since she’s not feeling that great about the world right now, I thought this would be a fine ‘cheer up!’ present.

And I know the tent they had in the cartoon is not the same, but I’m going for practicality (and probability), maybe they used that triangle tent just for summer, and prefer a more structured one on winter? Who knows…
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Comments: 145

spikedpsycho [2021-11-01 05:10:48 +0000 UTC]

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greenapplefreak In reply to spikedpsycho [2021-11-04 16:44:47 +0000 UTC]

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Fatefulbrawl [2020-01-28 05:31:47 +0000 UTC]

You've single-handed did the most difficult task in all of art my friend!

You've created an alternate story that's JUST AS INTERESTING IF NOT MORE SO then the original!

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greenapplefreak In reply to Fatefulbrawl [2020-02-08 19:56:32 +0000 UTC]

I know! I love it so much too!!
 

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Fatefulbrawl In reply to greenapplefreak [2020-02-08 21:31:32 +0000 UTC]

So, what's ya been up to?

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madwriter [2018-04-02 17:28:46 +0000 UTC]

I love how caring this scene is. XD

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greenapplefreak In reply to madwriter [2018-04-10 04:08:57 +0000 UTC]

thanks! I heacanon that water tribe families where this close knitted group who supported each other, partly because the environment required it, and partly because this particular family was full of love!

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Phenometron [2017-05-16 12:12:45 +0000 UTC]

I'm so loving this alternate story.

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greenapplefreak In reply to Phenometron [2017-05-19 01:34:05 +0000 UTC]

hehe, thanks! and it's also a wonderful fanfic!!

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Spirit-Of-War-Fire [2014-11-15 04:31:58 +0000 UTC]

I love the fanfiction another brother!
Did you draw this on the computer or by your hand? Either way it looks great.
You know I'm planning on writing a similar fanfiction, when I do will you be my artist?

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greenapplefreak In reply to Spirit-Of-War-Fire [2014-11-16 20:27:58 +0000 UTC]

yeah, If I read it and I like it, I can't see why not!
;D

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rock2161 [2013-09-14 04:14:14 +0000 UTC]

Do you think you could do one of zuko during the first solstice? It's just that you make the best fanart for this story, and it's a powerful scene that I think deserves a powerful image to go with it.


P.S. If you do make one, please send a reply to my comment, so I know it's up. I don't check this site for new stuff nearly as often as I should, and I'd hate to miss it.

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greenapplefreak In reply to rock2161 [2013-09-28 03:29:45 +0000 UTC]

dunno man, I need a new chapter of this story to get reinvested in this verse, also, that was a very sad, very emotional solstice for Zuko and i don't think I could make it justice... still, it can't hurt to try!

 

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rock2161 In reply to greenapplefreak [2013-10-11 03:12:18 +0000 UTC]

I disagree! I've seen several artists who do art for this series, and I asked you for this specifically because I think you would do better than anyone else. Your art for this series is wonderful, and I think you should go for it. Also, if you need inspiration, may I suggest a quick re-read?

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empressofmelnibone [2013-05-03 08:53:34 +0000 UTC]

Another Brother is hands down one of the "best" fanfics next to Embers and Reluctant Hero. Art like this helps curb the frustration and sadness that comes with the lack of updating so thanks for doing such great artwork.

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Nadramon [2012-12-07 16:01:13 +0000 UTC]

Adorable. Tiny Zuko is so cute and cuddly.... The tent looks very warm and homy, and the characters' gestures are very telling about the Water Tribe's way of life (men out to hunt while women take care of the sick and cook).

The only flaw I can see is Sokka's head, which looks too big compared to the others'. My personal complaint is that you never seem to draw little Katara's face. Oh well, she still manages to look cute.

Great work as usual, and great choice of scene from Another Brother.

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greenapplefreak In reply to Nadramon [2012-12-26 03:34:21 +0000 UTC]

oh lol! I just noitced that, you're right! young Katara is always showing her back, right?

oh dear... I swear I hadn't noticed until know.. guess we'll have to mae something to change it!


thanks for the comment! *hands out warm chocolate for the cold*

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Nadramon In reply to greenapplefreak [2012-12-28 09:00:41 +0000 UTC]

Haha, at least it isn't the case with teenage Katara. But yeah, I'd love to see her face as a kid sometime.

Thanks for the chocolate! *hands out some almond paste to go with it* Keep up the great work!

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Jessica3green [2012-11-21 09:27:44 +0000 UTC]

Very nice!

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korwis [2012-11-20 19:36:57 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful Lovely work

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JackieStarSister [2012-11-12 19:00:46 +0000 UTC]

This is such a beautiful scene and fantastic artwork!

Just out of curiosity why is there a wall hanging with the Air Nomad symbol on it?

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greenapplefreak In reply to JackieStarSister [2012-12-26 03:35:25 +0000 UTC]

yes, there is: because I'm very bad with details and confused the watter tribe symbol with the air symbol..
-_-;

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moonlitinuyasha1985 [2012-11-01 21:13:33 +0000 UTC]

Aw, so cute!

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MasterOfTheSquirls [2012-05-02 16:31:15 +0000 UTC]

Oh yeah, defiantly stalking you now. I forgot you'd done a bunch of awesome Another Brother fanart.

What's next Embers fanart?

Rampage fanart?

XD

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greenapplefreak In reply to MasterOfTheSquirls [2012-05-02 22:00:14 +0000 UTC]

well, I'm glad I finally have a stalker! Hi! hello!

mmmhh, I haven't read Ember, but I red Tehft Absolute and thought it waas pretty good! but I did read Embers! ...teh one from avocado love right? with the SG1 crew? I really liked that story, but because you have real life people in there I'm a little hesitant to draw them...

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MasterOfTheSquirls In reply to greenapplefreak [2012-05-02 22:55:09 +0000 UTC]

*Rampage

Yes the one by Avocado love with SG1.

Just draw SG1 in ATLA style...I kinda want too see them in ATLA style anyway. >.>

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greenapplefreak In reply to MasterOfTheSquirls [2012-05-03 16:49:20 +0000 UTC]

not that would be interesting!

I'm so cheering for you now! I'll try to do that too! see how it goes!

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9timechos [2012-04-21 20:06:30 +0000 UTC]

I love this story! (It's too bad it seems like it's been dropped though ) This picture is so full of love and kinship, and little Katara and Zuko are so cute

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greenapplefreak In reply to 9timechos [2012-04-27 15:40:40 +0000 UTC]

oh me too! though Advocado love had a LJ account where she assured everyone this is nor abandoned, so that gives me hope!

...but I'm a very guillible person, so don't believe me...

Katara is very cute, and I love how Zuko is always trying to protect her and do nice by her; makes you wonder: if Zula were a better person, she'd probably would have gotten the same treatment...

lol! I love your icon!

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9timechos In reply to greenapplefreak [2012-04-27 22:17:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Got it in a charity thing- if I changed my icon a certain amount would be donated by the artist. It was successful, and it's over, but the icon is too priceless

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TheCresantMoonWolf [2012-04-20 02:21:38 +0000 UTC]

I love it!

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KHGiggle [2012-04-19 20:21:42 +0000 UTC]

Your user names have some parallels. Are you guys friends?

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greenapplefreak In reply to KHGiggle [2012-04-19 21:20:00 +0000 UTC]

why? you think we should? is there some great friendship between me and them that I haven't explored?


cause we could, and celebrate with an apple pie!

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KHGiggle In reply to greenapplefreak [2012-04-20 01:23:51 +0000 UTC]

I just wondered since it seems like you do a lot of fanart for 'Another Brother.' Plus, you both have a type of fruit as your ID picture and as part of your name.

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greenapplefreak In reply to KHGiggle [2012-04-20 15:00:52 +0000 UTC]

they do?

fanart for Another Brother I mean?

lol! i guess that means fruity-named fans like avocadolove's work then!

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KHGiggle In reply to greenapplefreak [2012-04-21 02:03:17 +0000 UTC]

Okay, okay, I get it, the name and picture is a coincidence.

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greenapplefreak In reply to KHGiggle [2012-04-21 03:00:43 +0000 UTC]

no, no! I mean yes, it's just a coincidence, but that doesn't mean we can't be friends! do they submit things here on DA? or maybe tumblr?

(and I'm sorry if I did sound sarcastic, I just have horrible social skills!)

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KHGiggle In reply to greenapplefreak [2012-04-21 21:17:58 +0000 UTC]

I have terrible social skills too.
I've seen some of the chapters of 'Another Brother' on DA so I assume the author is on DA.

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DarkestTruth [2012-03-14 21:03:18 +0000 UTC]

IT'S WITTLE ZUZU!!!!!!!!!

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jcaslain [2012-01-20 00:59:35 +0000 UTC]

LOVE that fic, love the pic.

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kitkatsuji [2012-01-04 04:00:43 +0000 UTC]

Hello, well, I love your drawing, and I made this small story.
Could you draw me a picture for it, if possible?

it's called Calm Waters, and it's quite fluffy.

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greenapplefreak In reply to kitkatsuji [2012-01-06 19:40:47 +0000 UTC]

*ponder hesitantly* er.. yes.. I guess I can try... ...If I have the link, that is....

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kitkatsuji In reply to greenapplefreak [2012-01-08 00:48:20 +0000 UTC]

[link]

Thank You!!!

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wcqaguxa [2011-12-17 21:54:43 +0000 UTC]

Why there's the air nomads' symbol?

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greenapplefreak In reply to wcqaguxa [2011-12-20 04:49:13 +0000 UTC]

because I'm retarded...
-_-;

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TheDevilReborn [2011-12-12 17:39:43 +0000 UTC]

This so cute!!

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greenapplefreak In reply to TheDevilReborn [2011-12-17 03:22:13 +0000 UTC]

thanks! I giggle and coo when I think about them too!

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TheDevilReborn In reply to greenapplefreak [2011-12-17 18:04:28 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome!
If you don't mind I would like to add this to my list?

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greenapplefreak In reply to TheDevilReborn [2011-12-19 04:27:31 +0000 UTC]

sure! have an as thanks for that!

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TheDevilReborn In reply to greenapplefreak [2011-12-20 00:55:51 +0000 UTC]

Rely!
Thank you!
Have a
!

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