Chapter 3
the letters
Zuko,
Thank you for your last letter, although it was unsuccessful I imagine that the Western Air Temple was stunning, I only wish you'd found him. I wish you would come back soon, but I'm pretty sure you want to be home as well. Not much has happened, besides Azula becoming (if possible) more full of herself, she figured out how to bend lightning... I watched her practicing, it was terrifying. Tell Ihro hello, and I miss him too.
Katara
Katara,
You're right, I miss home and the Air Temple was beautiful. Nobody has heard anything on the avatar, and I'm worried I might never find him. I'm sorry about Azula, but there isn't really much I can do about her, thanks for the heads-up though. I miss you, Uncle does too.
Wish you were here,
Zuko
Dear Zuko,
I wish I was there too, but we both know why I can't be. I really miss you too, and I know not much can be done about Azula. I hope you get something soon, really soon.
Miss You,
Katara
The letters kept them connected, the messenger hawks not being very fast, they were always incredibly eager for any response. However, as the year passed, someone else found out about them. Mai had always nursed a secret soft spot for Zuko, and when she saw the messenger hawk swooping into the Water Tribe girl's room from the courtyard, she was suspicious. Thankfully, Katara wasn't in her room when Mai slipped inside and read the letters the other girl kept in a box, she grew greener and greener with each line, "'With love, Zuko?' 'With love, Katara?'" This water tribe peasant was actually, Speaking with, toying with Zuko. Well. Mai stood straighter and methodically tore up each letter, completely shredding every symbol. She stood, and carried out her newly formed plan to get rid of Miss "With Love", her rival. The words from the newest letter still swimming through her mind,
I miss you so much it actually hurts, And that sounds stupid...Not really, I think I miss you more...Really?...You should be focusing on coming back...What if all I can think about is you?...I understand, I miss you that much too, maybe even more. I want to find you...I wish you were here...With love, Zuko.
