Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studios.
Staring at the flames dancing in her fireplace, she thought it strange the comfort they provided now considering the sight of fire once had filled her with passionate hatred. The reason why was becoming clear.
Zuko.
Once he'd represented everything she hated about the Fire Nation; ruthless and cruel, merciless in the pursuit of power. Had she'd known the reason behind his relentless pursuit of Aang she may have thought differently, may have given forgiveness sooner. Still, their uneasy alliance had eventually turned into true friendship, and something more it seemed.
Her hands trembled as she broke the letter's seal.
