Book Five: Resurrection

Chapter One: Dragon Rising

"I can't believe this is actually happening." Korra smiles as she finishes getting ready. "I'm finally going on a date with Asami at the new park." Korra puts up her hair and looks at the mirror "Should I get a gift, maybe tie my hair a certain way.." Korra looked up to think and her eyes glanced over at the time. "Ahh! I'm going to be late." She scrambled out the door and rushed to the park as fast as she \can. When she arrived she spotted Asami already there waiting for her at the gate. Korra stopped and felt a rush of sudden nervousness "What if she's upset, I did come late…" Korra began to pace around "No, I can do this!" Korra began to slowly walk up behind Asami. "I am so sorry that I'm late. Please forgive me."

Asami looked over caught by surprise at Korra. "Oh Korra, it's okay you were only a few minutes late, I didn't wait here for that long." She said calmly

"Oh, yeah um lets check out this park!" Korra stuttered.

Asami took Korra's hand and began to walk through the park "Yeah, okay!" Korra subtly blushed at how natural Asami's grip was. They were having a great time, but Korra couldn't help but feel like something was going to happen. She couldn't figure it out of course since it has been nearly two years of no problems.

"Hey, you okay!" Asami asked Korra slightly concerned

"Oh Me? Yeah" Korra said caught off guard.

Asami looked into Korra's eyes and laid a hand on her cheek "Y'know there's nothing you can't tell me Korra" she said softly.

Korra began to blush intensely "Oh, yeah of course, Asami" she stuttered. Asami smiled and they began walking around again.

As they walk across the path, Korra comes across the new spirit portal. She feels a strong throbbing in her head, causing her to grunt. Asami takes notice and tries to see what's wrong. "Korra? You okay?" She asks.

Korra just shakes her head in attempts to relieve the sensation. "Yeah. I'm fine. Don't worry." Korra said kind of off.

Asami sighed and grabbed her hand from her head "Korra!" She said very stern.

Korra sighed and looked up at her and smiled "I'm fine, it's okay." She looks off behind Asami and sees a small food stand. "What do you say we grab something to eat?" Asami being a little confused agrees. And their date continued.

They bought each other cotton candy, and Asami won Korra a teddy bear after Korra had lost many times and when it became late, they got in Asami's car and drove back to her home.

"I had it, I almost had it!" Korra shouted in frustration.

"Yup only three targets left to hit, and the timer just had to go against you" Asami chuckled

"Well, I could have done better if you had just let me go in my avatar state." Korra pouted

"If you went into your avatar state there would be no park" Asami laughed "You sure you don't want me to take you home?" She asked gently.

Korra scoffed as she said, "Not unless your car can drive on water."

Asami smirked. "Varrick's actually considering building that." They both laughed. They then gazed at each other. An awkward silence surrounds them. Asami strokes her hair. "Well...goodnight, Korra" Asami said gently

Korra turned and looked over and responded softly "Goodnight, Asami." they looked into each others eyes and moved a bit closer to one another, Korra began to feel a sudden nervousness in her body and in response giggled a bit, Asami giggled as well and turned back around "Uhhh...see you next time." Korra giggles hiding the frustration in her heart, and She then runs off. Asami slightly frowns and heads inside.

Korra just arrives at the docks of Air temple island "Darn it, Korra all you had to do was lean in a bit more!" Korra whispered frustrated at herself "Just one little kiss, thats all you had to give…" Korra sighed.

Caught off guard, Korra is greeted by Jinora, Ikki and Meelo. "KORRA!" They yell. Korra waves back.

Jinora went ahead and asked the important question. "So...how was the date?"

Korra looked and her and replied, "Wouldn't you like to know." She began to walk up the steps to the temple, with the young airbenders following her.

Meelo nudges Ikki and whispers," Don't you think it's weird that Korra has a girlfriend?"

Ikki felt offended. "Shh! Mom says to be respectful of other people decisions!"

Meelo pouted. "It's still weird..." Ikki jabs her elbow into his side, drawing a shout of sudden pain.

Jinora walks beside Korra, anxious to know the details of her romantic experience. "You know...it's okay if it went bad..."

Korra immediately barked, "It didn't go bad!" She waves one of her souvenirs I her face. "The bear proves it!"

Jinora smiled. "Did you kiss her?" She asked with a smug look on her face. Soon the others joined in and asked the same question over and over again.

Korra growled, "Shouldn't you guys be in bed?" The kids just laughed in response. Korra smiled and shook her head. As they make it to the temple they see Tenzin waiting for them.

"Hello, Korra." He greeted. "Children." As soon as he said that, the kids then ran off into the temple.

"Hey Tenzin." Korra said as she set her stuff down to rest.

"Well, by the looks of it, your date went pretty well."

Korra sighed. "It was great."

"I overheard your conversation down there. Something about a kiss?"

"Uhhh...well...yes."

"I too am curious. Did you two do it" Tenzin hinted in his unusual way.

Korra exclaimed in shock. "What's that supposed to mean!?"

Tenzin repeated himself "Did you two kiss?" Korra grabs ahold of her tone "Oh...that."

Korra's face turned red. "I...ugh yup!, I did. Happy? Why don't you go tell Jinora and the others? Better yet, put on the radio. Go ahead and do that!" Korra said riled up

"Okay, Korra relax. I didn't mean to intrude your personal issues." Tenzin said.

"It's not an issue!" Korra snapped.

Tenzin looked at her stunned.

"I'm sorry. It's just...I don't know if it was the right thing to do." Korra picked up her things and headed off inside, Tenzin followed her.

"Now, Korra. I don't know much about these things but I'm sure it wasn't as bad as you may think." Tenzin said, holding her shoulder.

"Yeah, I suppose." She chuckled a bit. "Look at me, I've taken down blood benders, dark spirits, giant robots, and I'm scared of a little kiss."

Tenzin smiled. "Goodnight Korra."

"Night."

Korra entered her room and unpacked her things. She placed her new teddy bear on the shelf and laid on her bed. "Crap, why didn't I kiss her, why why why?" She repeatedly slapped herself. "I need to get myself together…" She fell asleep shortly after her tantrum, but as she slept, her dreams were not so pleasant. She saw Vaatu, laughing his annoying laugh as always. But...he wasn't alone. A dragon swooped in from behind. It blew fire from its mouth, but that wasn't all...it lifted large chunks of earth, summoned waves of water and blasted whirlwinds of air. It then...split in two

Two horned creatures in human bodies appeared, one taller than the other. Suddenly...they attacked Vaatu, eventually destroying him.

As the events took place, the world behind them changed into the Southern Water Tribe. The two creatures burnt down all nearby igloos and killed as many villagers as they could. Nothing but screams were heard.

When there was nothing but ashes, one of them spoke. "...Avatar..."

Korra quickly jumped up and yelled. She was breathing rapidly, trying to recall what she had just witnessed. "Ok, Korra." She breathed to herself. "Something's going on." Korra sat down and crossed her legs, put her fists together and began to meditate.

Soon, she found herself in the spirit world. But there was no spirit in sight. She strolled around desperate to find at least one spirit. "What is going on?" She whispered to herself. Confusion rattled her mind. "Who could've done this?" In the distance, she saw a familiar face. "Iroh?"

"Korra..." Iroh appeared to be in pain. He collapsed onto the ground. Korra rushed to him.

"What happened to you?" Korra asked as she tried to find any wounds on his body.

"Everything is...destroyed." Iroh breathed. "I...tried to stop them but...they were two strong. All of our friends in the spirit world...are gone..."

Korra looked around to see if she could find any clue to who or what could've been responsible. "Who did this?" She asked.

"An enemy...from Avatar Aang's past..." Iroh said weakly.

"What? I...don't understand. How is this possible." Korra questioned.

"Nothing is impossible, Korra." Iroh replied. "You must stop him...before it is too late."

"Who?"

"The Avatar Dragon..."