Dear Gran-Gran
You're probably wondering why I'm not back home with everyone else right now, and you've probably had about fourteen heart attacks worrying if I'm okay or not. (Sorry about
that!) Don't worry, I'm okay. Really, I am. More than okay, in fact. You see, I've decided to stay here in the Fire Nation. I know what you must be thinking, Gran-Gran, but I
haven't gone crazy or been taken captive. I've decided to stay in the Fire Nation because I've realized that this is where I'm needed most right now. They don't have healers like
at the Northern Tribe and home, now, I suppose, too. I've decided that for every life I've taken away because of this war, I will give one back. Also, I'm acting as an ambassador
of the Water Tribes. I'm not the only one, though. Dad must have already told you he's coming back for a few months, and also Pakku was sent an official letter from Arnook, if
I'm correct. But there's one more reason I'm staying. You see, Aang has recently left for Ba Sing Se to settle matters there, and now, Zuko really needs a friend. Yes, Crown
Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation and Heir to the Throne, the same guy that came to our village and took Aang the day Sokka and I left home. But as you've probably already heard
from Sokka and Dad, he's changed for the better now, and he's one of our best allies and closest friends. Actually, to tell you the truth… (don't freak!) in my case, Zuko and I
have become a little more than just friends. I'm probably just as surprised as you are on this one, it all happened so fast! But the feeling is there and it's mutual and I've never
been happier. I have so much to tell you that I could never fit in just a letter! I'll come back and visit for awhile when things stabilize over here. You wouldn't believe how far Fire
Lord Ozai ran the Fire Nation's economy into the ground during his reign! And with every Nation demanding land and money and such as penance, the Fire Nation will practically
be sucked dry! But I'm confident that Aang Zuko, Kuei (the Earth King) and I can come up with some sort of solution that doesn't leave any one Nation completely poor if we
work at it. Anyway, in the meantime, you should come up and visit us when Dad and Pakku come back down here! I think the warm weather will do you some good, and I really
want you to meet Zuko. Well, you've met him before, but that isn't the person he is now. It's almost midnight now, and I really should get some sleep. Tomorrow there is a big
meeting with some major Earth Kingdom officials and I want to feel rested for it! Please do come visit me soon!
Lots of love
Katara