Welcome back for day 2 of Zutara Week. Thanks to everyone who liked this story. After so many years absent from write I was a little nervous.
I wrote most of these prompt to follow each other in some way. But they definitely can be read as separate stories
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Dear Katara,
I would like to formally invite you to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the One Hundred Year War. In a months' time leaders from across the world will be coming to the Fire Nation to celebrate one year of peace and to make plans to continue to better our shared future.
I eagerly await your response.
Fire Lord Zuko
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Zuko,
Why so formal? Is that really how you write to a friend Zuko?
Thank you, I am honored to accept your invitation Fire Lord. Ha ha.
Really though it is so great to hear from you I would love to come. Things have been so crazy the past few months at the South Pole. Whaling season just ended and there was so much to do but now that it's over the tribe has really grown. We've almost double in size in under a year. Lots of people from the Northern Water Tribe have moved down here to help use rebuild and decided to stay with us permanently.
How are things there? I'm excited to travel again.
Katara
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Dear Katara
I apologize it is difficult to break the habit of writing to governors.
I'm glad you're coming it will be nice to see you again after so long.
Things in the Fire Nation are slowing improving. There is still so much work to be done. My father and those before him have left the country in debt. But new projects across the nation have created many jobs. The great rain this year has allowed for crops to grow exponentially, leaving plenty to store for less plentiful seasons.
I am glad that the Southern Water Tribe is flourishing. I was planning on discussing trade between our nations when you arrive. Would that be of interest to your father?
Zuko
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Zuko,
Have not heard from you in a while. I told my father about your proposal and seems extremely interested in discussing it further when we arrive in a couple weeks.
I should have clarified when I asked how things were in the Fire Nation. I was asking how you are.
I miss everyone so much. I have not seen Aang in a couple months and Toph even longer. And you. I cannot believe it been almost a year. After the war I was so eager to go home. I had been away for so long I felt like I was losing a part of myself. Now after being home I realize I miss something else more. Sure, I have Sokka and Gran gran and my dad, but I miss my friends.
Since the tribe has been rebuilt there is not much to do but teach waterbending to the students from the north. Although, they brought their own teachers and don't really need me. I speak occasionally at tribal meetings about ways to improve, grow, and sustain our nation. Except its Sokka's future to become the next chief, not mine. Sometimes I feel like I could be doing more somewhere else.
Katara
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Katara,
I apologize for the time it has taken me to reply. The palace is very hectic in preparation for so many arrivals coming next week.
I am fine Katara. Truly. Being the Fire Lord takes up so much of my day I rarely have time for myself. Even though I am not looking forward to a palace full of snobby nobleman I feel like a few days off will really clear my head.
Aang visits quite often. Avatar duties. Toph has come by a couple times, but I cannot believe it has been over ten months since I have seen you and Sokka. I actually miss Sokka's jokes. Please do not tell him I said that.
You can always stay here until you figure out what you want to do next. It would be nice to have a friend around.
Zuko
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Zuko,
I'm glad things are going well for you, but you really should relax more. If I know you at all you are probably working too hard. Take some time for yourself. You are the Fire Lord it is not like people can say no to you.
By the time you get this letter we have already left the South Pole and should be arriving in the Fire Nation in a few days. I am so excited to see everyone.
I might have to taking you up on your offer.
See you soon.
Katara
