Focused Fire (ATLA Fanfic)

Information

Status

Completed

Year

2023

Author

arg3nt

• Chapter 126
  Oct 26, 2023
• Chapter 125
  Oct 24, 2023
• Chapter 124
  Oct 22, 2023
• Chapter 123
  Oct 20, 2023
• Chapter 122
  Oct 18, 2023
• Chapter 121
  Oct 16, 2023
• Chapter 120
  Oct 14, 2023
• Chapter 119
  Oct 12, 2023
• Chapter 118
  Oct 10, 2023
• Chapter 117
  Oct 8, 2023
• Chapter 116
  Oct 6, 2023
• Chapter 115
  Oct 5, 2023
• Chapter 114
  Oct 5, 2023
• Chapter 113
  Oct 5, 2023
• Chapter 112
  Oct 5, 2023
• Chapter 111
  Sep 24, 2023
• Chapter 110
  Sep 22, 2023
• Chapter 109
  Sep 20, 2023
• Chapter 108
  Sep 18, 2023
• Chapter 107
  Sep 16, 2023

Reviews

Community Reviews(10)

• Kid WickedRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  The best shit I've ever read. The kinda self insert and subtle hinds of them being or having some memories/knowledge of the modern world was done quite tastefully. Not just some bullshit of them remembering something from their past or them having perfect memory. All in all. One of the best fanfics I've read in a long time. 12/10 if I could.
• MAKA_00Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This is one of the best ATLA fics I've read. The world-building and character arcs are incredible. Kudos! I am in awe! This has now entered in my list of fanfics that I revisit from time to time because they are that good of a read. Also, its very rare for me to write an actual review on a fic. You my good friend are in that very short list.
• WombatoRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I love how this story is told from the perspective of others rather than the MC. As the reader you pick up his references and easily piece together that he isn't native to the ATLA world, clearly showing he has knowledge of cannon but the characters in the world he appears to be a spirit touched soul.
  The romance is done well imo and I enjoyed how well it was done, wasnt a lemon, the love making and romance being more implied outside of some kissing. It was refreshing to see how Azula gets to experience such a depth of character development and growth. While still being the "Azula" from atla cannon in the beginning but watching her changes in personality and character because of Xing and the 11th was rewarding. Getting to see Sokka finally get the romance he deserves and Katarra/Aang getting more precious time together is a  wholesome addition.
  The pacing in the story was well done and the time skips never felt out of place. You never had a random training or academy arc where the MC falls off the face of the earth and comes back a insanely OP because of some gamer system. While the MC is powerful he is never portrayed as an almighty OP God. Its a refreshing take on the genre to not see an MC getting glazed by every character in the book as some infallible pillar.
  The only thing that saddens me about this story is that it isn't getting all the attention it deserves. I know ATLA at this point is almost long forgotten by some and unheard of by others considering the show ended 15 years ago. I hope with the upcoming Netflix adaptation it'll get some more curious eyes here.
  Lastly, all I hope is to see one day are more chapters of Xing with all of his glorious dad energy.
• StrangestQuarkRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This story is everything a fanfic ought to be. It has a lot of interesting original plots, a bunch of likeable, entirely original characters and a lot of realistic expansions to the world of the original story all the while maintaining a respectable attitude towards the source material.
  If you are interested in ATLA fanfics, this is definitely one of the best you could try reading.
• AlexCyberHeartRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  there isn't much for me to say that won't sound biased so I will stick to the basics
  the characters feel alive ,the world lived in and the powers the MC uses has a basis in the world
  the MC does feel a bit too much of a goody two shoes when it comes to romance at times but it does not take away from the story too much, the author changed the story when it was criticized so that is something that makes me happy cause I didn't what originally happened but would have read anyway but can be considered both a positive and negative depending on certain perspectives given that he changed a thing that everyone hated which is a good thing but he might cave to a vocal minority in the future so a balance between thing that can or should be changed vs things that shouldn't be changed ought to be established
  the author tells a good story and doesn't not bash on characters that are not his own which is common in most fic so that's also a plus
  the way in which the politics of the world are displayed also make sense and give the readers a proper understanding which is rare
  the english is also understandable which is the only thing I care about these days given the amount of shit english I have read
  this is definitely among my fav read keep up the good work
• Ice1080Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  A really interesting take on fanfiction. All of the story is expressed through the perspective of characters in the world instead of the 'main character'. Perhaps you could consider the 'main character' a side character in fact. Watching the story unfold from the eyes of canon characters is fantastic, and I highly recommend trying this fanfiction out just for this alone.
  While I wouldn't call the world grimdark, the author exposes the reader to some of the realities of war. Unlike in canon, soldiers will die. This is often taken to the extreme with the main cast holding to the tenant of 'the ends justify the means'. The content warnings are there for a reason, and while author doesn't push the line they do toe it.
  There isn't too much to say grammar wise. There are no noticeable flaws that would interrupt your reading experience.
  The characters are one of the best parts of this story. The main cast are fully fleshed out and all act with a set of beliefs and reasonings for their actions. There are some side characters and minor villains that act as foolish as they would've in ATLA, but that comes with the territory of being a fanfiction.
  Final note I'll add is that updates are common and the next chapter is always around the corner. Anything that you may dislike in a chapter will more than likely be addressed in the next few days if not the very next.
• MultiRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This stoy is definitely one to try, however as a heads up it is a realistic and brutal take on how warfare with benders between feudal countries would work along with the mc using modern special forces and military tactics. it has an interesting perspective of showing all points of view but the main character. We see the story from the view of those around him giving a really fun twist on how his for knowledge is used and shown. As for how this reads as an Avatar fanfic the author does an excellent job of staying true to the source material while also adapting them in a believable way,the OC's are also so well done it can be surprising to find out they were not part of the original show.
• ALazyPandaRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  TLDR: Good, entertaining read. Well written, with interesting protagonists, but weak antagonists and a lot of gore.
  To start, the story is well written. In terms of writing style and rarity of errors, I would be happy to purchase it as is. Plot points are set up and paid off well, and the protagonist characters (both original and from ATLA) are generally well rounded and interesting (or at the very least purposeful). I find the characters from ATLA in particular are integrated very well actually, and are all subtly different to reflect the darker tone of this story, or simply to be more complex than they're presented in a children's show.
  I do have a few points a reader should consider. First is the philosophy. An argument that ends justify any means is strongly represented, leading the protagonist Xing to frequently commit atrocities. As fair credit to the author, this is noted and increasingly addressed in later chapters, but it creates dissonance between Xing's good goals and his actions. It also makes for very uncomfortable reading if you dislike gore. Xing would make an excellent, Lawful-Evil villain in a story that focused on Aang, but focusing on Xing as a protagonist instead is far more interesting.
  With that said, the story so far suffers from a dearth of strong antagonists to oppose Xing. This does seem to be changing, as a proper threat has shown itself in the more recent chapters, but for the first hundred Xing's opponents are either incompetent, one-note, or immediately switch to his side. There hasn't yet truly been a long-term antagonist that challenges him, either directly in terms of power/cunning, or at a character level in terms of his ideology. While heroes may critique him for his brutality, they have yet to actually oppose him and test their beliefs against one another.
  Overall, I'd definitely say it's a good, entertaining read even if you don't like fanfiction, and I look forward to seeing where it goes next.
• GullinburstiRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  After reading 80 chapters over the course of 2 days, I can safely say thar Focused Fire is a top tier fic. The pacing is solid, and the story is well written. Most importantly, while characters from the universe change as they experience the intervention of the MC in canon events, they still feel like they are themselves. I can only say well done, and I hope many others give this fic a read.
• Murk36Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  Over all: The story is well-written and -paced and builds up a lot of character investment. Though I disagree with some of its takes on morality, that didn't detract from ym reading experience.
  Style: The story uses many different POVs, which I appreciate. This helps communicate other peoples' feelings about and reactions to things. It can paint vivid images with its descriptions and knows when and when not to do so.
  Grammar: There are few errors.
  Story: The pacing is well-done and kept me reading. Only at the beginning might readers need to push through stuff that might seem less interesting, before they are invested in the characters. There are devious schemes and competently written battles throughout the story.
  Characters: While the story's characters are mostly well-written and sometimes excellent, the story suffers from a juxtaposition of competent protagonists and incompetent antagonists that strained my disbelief at some points. I understand that it might be the author's intention to indulge in writing almost universally competent protagonists, but this isn't to my taste.
  Morality: This is something that while I disagree in some points, I find it makes the story more interesting and doesn't detract from my enjoyment of the story. Specifically, I disagree with the protagonist's views on brutality in general and, more vehemently, the treatment of criminals and 'evil people'. The protagonist sees if fit to let people who did heinous things be torn apart by their victims and inflicts brutal punishments on evildoers. If that's what you like to read, this story is absolutely made for you. If you don't, you might find the story's neutral portrayal of such acts disconcerting.