10th Of October

Fire Lord Taishi (25)

Year Of the Sun

Three hours after Noon

We have finally arrived in Oma Shu today.

I must admit the city is impressive. The postage system is much more effective than the one in the Fire Nation Capital, although the bizarre system resembles a giant slide. The city is full of life and good shops. We'll be here until the 13th so I'm going to take Haku shopping for some more things tomorrow.

The inner palace is amazing. It seems to be carved out of green stones. We haven't yet seen the Queen of Oma Shu but I don't think she's much older than us...about twenty? She's been on the throne here since she was ten!

Thankfully the journey here was okay. All of our previous lodgings were much better than that womans house!

As I'm writing this we're sitting in a massive room waiting for the Queen to greet us and show us to our rooms. The guards are watching us which is quite unsettling. I think I'd better go now...the Queen's coming!

Eight hours after Noon

Queen Zan is the weirdest person I have ever met.

Her hair is auburn and worn up in a bun. Her eyes are the colour of jades but there's a odd aura surrounding her...like she's much older than she looks.

Anyway she greeted us politely.

"Queen Zan we are delighted to be in your palace" I said before bowing.

"Ah. Maeko isn't it? A firebender...good, good. I remember your brother. And of course another fire yielder Shinji? Mielia Bei Fong! Haven't seen you since your wedding! And finally who is the little girl next to Maeko?"

We all exchanged glances. For some reason we felt like laughing. I had to force myself not to giggle because that was by far the most informal greeting I've ever recieved. Also the robes of canary yellow clashed violently with her hair.

"Haku your Majesty" Said Haku.

The Queen smirked for a few moments.

"And how old are you all? You look young...hmm...?"

"I'm the seventeen" said Mielia.

"Sixteen" Answered I

"Thirteen" Said Shinji

"Eleven" Said Haku.

"Right...well I look forward to our duels tomorrow. Guards show our guests to their rooms."

"Wait! Duels?" Protested Mielia.

The Queen smiled.

"I cannot pass the chance to fight two firebenders Lady Mielia."

"So your fighting us because we're Fire Nation!" Yelled Shinji angrily.

"Nope. I have no interest in your nation. I just want to do it cause it's fun," laughed Zan.

"And what of me? Asked Mielia in annoyance, "Am I not worthy enough to fight?"

"Hmm...well you don't bend...but since you insist I'll fight you and the girl too"

"Wait. Haku isn't fighting anyone!" I said standing in front of Haku and glaring at the Queen who merely kept smirking.

"Very Well. Guard take them to the dungeons!"

"WHAT!" Yelled Shinji.

"The dungeons have been redecorated into guest rooms..." Said the Queen.

So thats how crazy the Queen of Oma Shu is. I've heard she's a brilliant earthbender but I didn't expect her to demand duels out of us! Shinji is fuming but Mileia seems to be looking forward to it.

I think Queen Zan needs medical attention.

Besides the point I'm writing a letter to Lee...and Sozin.

I know it sounds mad but I should tell Lee that I'm arriving in Ba Sing Sei and as for Sozin? Well...I should write to him to let him know too.

Even though he'll probably already know but for Agni sakes I'm bored!

Dear Lee,

Have you ran out of ink in Ba Sing Sei? Or is it that the city contains not paper? Or that you've forgotten my existance?

Anyway be forced to acknowledge it for I'll be in Ba Sing Sei by the 19th of this month. We have to arrive earlier than planned because of Mileia's husband and Aunt. You may have heard of her...Lady Cho?

Well if you know her can you please airbend her out a window or something because she's evil! She's like a vulture!

I'm considering writing to Prince Sozin to see if he can have her locked in prision. It's unlikely he'll comply but there's always hope! Anyway how are you? Mielia was a little bit sick last week but she's fine now. In fact she's fighting Queen Zan tomorrow.

The Queen of Oma Shu is mad. She insists we fight her tomorrow. I put my foot down and told her that Haku wouldn't be fighting at all.

I should probably explain that Haku is my friend but formally she's my waiting lady. She's eleven but I think Shinji has a romantic interest in her...

Best Wishes,

Maeko.

Far be it for me to run after him but if I'm going to Ba Sing Sei he'll need to know. The letter sounds so meaningless. It doesn't sound like me...well in a way it does but when I think of Lee I just want to run and not stop because it scares me.

Anyway here's my letter to Sozin.

To Prince Sozin,

You probably already know but I'll tell you anyway. I'll be in Ba Sing Sei on the 19th of this month. With me comes Mielia (obviously) and my younger brother Shinji and my personal servant Haku Fa.

I'm in Oma Shu write now and I feel I must ask you if the Queen here is medically insane? On our arrival she immediately says we'll all have to fight her tomorrow. Even little Haku who is just eleven. I told her that Haku would not be fighting under any circumstances but the rest of us still have to comply.

Also I have a favour to ask of you.

Can you please order Lady Cho Thi to be thrown in prision? She's an awful woman and I should probably warn you that her friends son is your servent and that Lady Cho is taking great pleasure in announcing to the world that we're in the middle of some ridiculour love scandal.

Yes feel free to burn her.

I know I wish I could.

Lady Maeko.

Right so theres the half insane Queen Zan of Oma Shu

I'm trying to draw a picture of Maeko but it's not working so well. Anyone with any artistic skills please help me!

Although be warned if you come forth I'll have to divulge spoilers with you that will help you draw her.