Dear Korra,

I wish I could go back to Republic City. My dad says that the house where he and Mom first moved to had a big swimming pool inside, though up here in the North Pole, thinking about the water makes me shiver. I like the snow but I think it's a little too cold for my liking. Though I want to try something called penguin sledding, it sounds kind of fun. Bet you probably did that all the time when you were in the South Pole, right?

I miss you. It's fun to have someone to be silly with. I don't think I've ever had an actual friend that I could talk to. I also miss Naga. Is she still a puppy or is she full grown? I look at the picture we took with her and still can't get used to the idea that she'll get bigger.

My dad has been getting stricter with me. I always hear the words proper, well-bred, cultured, you get what I mean. I go through life thinking everyone is watching me. Are they?

Asami

To Asami,

Penguin sledding is fun! I did it a couple of times with my mom and dad. They said that Master Katara, the best healer in the world, taught them how. She trained them when they were kids; that's kind of how they met. To be honest, I kind of miss the cold. I miss the white, just not the snow storms. Those aren't fun at all.

Lin has been on my butt for weeks now! I honestly don't have any time for myself! I mean I know that I have to master Earthbending but jeez! She's having me do all kinds of new routines that I have to memorize and if I don't she starts sparring with me, can you believe that! I actually have a bump on my head right now. Of course I did my damage to her too, though Lin tries not to limp. I miss you too, and you're also the only real friend I've ever had.

P.S. Naga misses you, and she's still a puppy.

Korra

*7 years later*

Dear Korra,

My dad just told me that we're moving…again. I guess the good news is that I will be moving back to Republic City and it looks like it will be permanent this time. At least that's what he says. I really can't bring myself to believe him anymore. Ever since my mother passed away Ive seen less and less of him. I'm turning eighteen soon and I don't think he even remembers. Sometimes I wonder if he even remembers I'm here.

I'm thinking of studying business now that I graduated from high school. I think I would be able to do something useful with it since it's all I have ever known. I think maybe that's why we're moving back. My father went to Republic University and he probably wants me to enroll there. It's never about what I want. It'll probably always be that way.

P.S. Will I ever see you again?

Asami

Hey Asami,

So guess what?! I finally mastered Firebending! Isn't that great?! And I am also happy to say that Zuko isn't the douche everyone thinks he is. Yeah sure he's a little cranky at times and stuff but he's actually a really cool guy, for an old man anyway. And why the sudden outburst? That's because I'm moving back to Republic City too! Isn't that great?!

Of course it has a slight catch. I'm going to be training with Tenzin, my past life's son on Air Temple Island, kind of across from the city but I'm sure I'll have time to hang out with you. And you know what's also amazing about this? I finally get to see the Pro Bending arena! What sucks is that Bei Fong already warned me about getting into trouble. I'm still a minor but you know how that goes.

P.S. I didn't forget your birthday. I'm saving your present for when we see each other in the city. Oh and Mom and Dad say hi.

Korra

Asami's POV

Korra had written me, saying she had finished her Firebending training and was coming back to Republic City. I don't know how, but I managed to keep from jumping up and down in excitement. Not sure my father would've appreciated that considering I was sitting in on one of his meetings when I got the letter.

Now I was home, a picture frame in my hand. In it was my half of the pictures Korra and I had taken in the photo booth at the fair. I had the two that Naga had interrupted. The big fluff ball would be full grown now and to tell you the truth I was a little nervous about that.

I smiled. Korra and I were practically adults now and I wondered if she had changed any. I knew I had. For some reason I couldn't imagine her being anything but the mischievous young Avatar I had befriended on the beach, I couldn't see her being older.

Not even a hour later I found myself waiting and watching for Korra's boat by the docks. I spent hours there, listening to the radio in my car. I was determined to be here when she docked, I wanted to be the first to greet her.

It was almost sundown before a ship came into view. I couldn't suppress my smile as I got out of the car and walked over to the pier, waving vigorously though I was sure she couldn't see me.

Not long after I saw something fall off the ship and I frowned. A piece of cargo perhaps? But the object got closer and I couldn't help but laugh when it turned out to be Korra, on top of Naga as the beast paddled toward me.

The Water Tribe girl waved at me and couldn't help but return the gesture. Soon she was near enough that she Waterbended herself up into the wooden platform of the pier. Twisting and drying herself off as Naga shook herself of the moisture.

The people around the docks stared at us, looking confused and shocked by the fluffy white beast. But I didn't care, I finally had my friend back. She walked over to me and we hugged, the shorter girl somehow managing to lift me off the ground.

I let out another laugh when she finally put me down and I looked her over.

"You haven't changed a bit," I told her teasingly. It wasnt a complete lie. She was taller, more muscled but not excessively. But her eyes still had that same mischievous gleam to them.

"Can't say the same, 'Sami," she shock back playfully.

I rolled my eyes but smiled. The polar bear dog trotted over to me, sniffing me before licking my face. I chuckled and wrapped my arms around her big head, scratching behind her floppy eyes. I was actually quite surprised she remembered me.

But then again, I do remember Korra saying something about her being a great tracker.

"I missed you too, Naga."

The beast made a sound that I could only take as an agreement.

Suddenly, Korra snapped her fingers as of just remembering something before she dug into her pocket. She pulled out a small velvet bag, making sure it wasn't wet before handing it to me. I raised a brow before pulling the string and emptying the contents into the palm of my hand.

It was a bracelet.

It was expertly woven. The blue and green chords intertwining together beautifully with the white. My name was twined into the mix in gold string. I could tell a lot of work had been put into the gift.

I looked back up at the young Avatar, who was rubbing her neck and looking off to the side. "I realize it's not much," she said, looking apologetic that the gift was so small. "But I couldn't... I didn't know what to get the girl who has everything... And I-"

"Korra." The brunette stopped her rambling and finally looked up at me, her bottom lip caught between her teeth. I'd never seen her look so unsure. I smiled softly. "It's amazing. Thank you."

A grin slowly spread across her face. "Yeah?"

I threw my arm around her shoulder, nodding with my smile still on my face. "Yeah. I love it," I answered honestly.

I could tell that Korra hadn't thought I'd like my birthday present. But why wouldn't I? It was the first sincere and actually thought out gift I had gotten since my mother died. And I knew I would treasure it till the day I passed from this world.

Of that I was certain.

Hope you enjoyed!

R&R

We out! Peace!