Chapter One: At Sea.

Kal: 7

Korra: 6

It was cold winters day at the south pole, the sun maybe shining brightly but it wouldn't be enough to stop any creature or being from feeling the cold. It was among the glaciers of ice came a great water tribe ship cutting through the ice. This ship was know as the Aku, know for its speed and strength against the seasons. It was returning to southern tribe land after a four mouth trade with Earth Kingdom. Among the hubbub of ship life run two children on the main deck of the ship, a boy and girl. Both of them were dressed in warm parkas, winter pans and boots. They were playing a form of tag while dodging any crew member that got in the way.

"You can't catch me Korra, I'm the fasted boy alive" Shouted the boy with a laugh.

"You may have fast feet Kal. But I've got a fast brain" The girl shouted back.

When it looked like Kal was getting ahead and small whip of water froze on the ground which made him slip and fall, He spun a bit and fell into a bucket butt first. Lucky for him it was empty but a mop fell on his head. Korra laughed when she finally caught up with him.

"No fair. Tonraq said you can't use your bending while on the ship" Kal pouted.

Korra smiled and struck a pose with her fist in the air. At the top of her voice she bellowed.

"I'm The Avatar. You Gotta Deal With It."

Kal still continued pouting. Korra looked at him and put her fist down. She then gently took the mop off his head and helped him out of the bucket. She then blew a gust of small wind to blow any dust out of his raven hair.

"I'm sorry Kal. I didn't mean to make you mad. I just like showing off you know that" she explained.

"Yea I know. But that can get you into trouble you know" Kal said.

Korra then took Kal's earlobe in her thumb and index finger and gently tickled it. This made Kal smile and laugh. She always knew what made him happy when he was down.

"What are you two up to?" Came a voice from above.

The younglings looked up upon the high bow. There stood Tonraq, the captain, chief of the tribe and Korra's father looking down at them.

"We're just playing Dad" Korra shouted up waving. "Kal was just being a cry baby". "I was Not" Kal protested

Tonraq smiled at his little girl. She always enjoyed making fun of Kal. Ever since his friend Jonathan Kent and Martha Kent past away life had not be easy for there adopted son Kal. For Kal was a boy not of this world. It was told that he came from a place from across the stars that was only heard through myths and legends. Jonathan and Martha found young Kal in rice field after a great meteorite crashed near there hometown in Earth Kingdom. Not wanting to attracted unwanted attention John moved his new family to the south pole for safety. There Jonathan and Tonraq struck up a friend ship along with Senna. Tonraq's own wife.

But sadly five years later Martha and Jonathan were taken in a tragic mobile accident leaving young Kal orphaned once again. Jonathan trusted Tonraq enough with Kal secret and of his origins, so he took the boy in a raised him as his own, thus giving Korra company as she was an only child. Three years had passed since then and two had grown close as two children could get and Tonraq couldn't be more happier for Kal.

"Well you two be careful down there. If either of you fall into the water I'm not fishing you out" He teased.

"You always say that Tonraq but you never mean it" Kal laughed, And continued to chase after Korra who was now heading for back of the ship.

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They ran until they reached the boiler deck where the workers stoked the fires and controlled the gears powering the ship. There Korra was able to practice her earth bending with any remaining coal left behind. She then made a man sized piece of coal and lifted it above her head. Kal was rummaging through the coal pile looking for good piece, He wanted to try something he had been practicing for mouths but never got it quite right. But now he was feeling confident this time it would work. He took the coal piece and clutched it tightly in his fist. For a second his hand felt like it was burning but he didn't stop. For a moment he felt like the coal was beginning to change until.

"Hey Kal, Heads Up"

Kal turned just in time to see Korra chuck her large coal piece at his head. He then quickly put his fist out and it shattered on impact. Korra laughed as she watched Kal knock soot off his cloths and hair. He then looked at his hand. There was nothing but black mark on his hand. He stomped his foot in frustration and tried to reach for another piece.

"What are you doing over there any way Kal. Trying to find a piece you can't crush." Korra laughed.

"It's none of your business Korra" He snapped "And warn me next time your gonna bend at me, You almost took my head off"

"Oh come on. We both know it wouldn't hurt you" She said.

"I know but still".

They both continued to mess around in the coal until.

"What In Spirits Name Are You Kids Doing Down Here? This Is No Place For Children"

The both of them looked up to see old man Toza covered in soot and holding a shovel. They got up a stepped away from the coal. But Kal managed to grab a few more piece of coal and slip them into his pocket.

"Get Out of Here Before I Give You A New One." Toza yelled.

"Just try buddy" Korra said taking a fighting stance.

Kal sighed in annoyance. Korra maybe strong and master of the elements but even at the age of six she was quite ready for an actual fight. Kal then grabbed Korra around the waist and ran. So fast he was almost a blur. Toss looked to see the children had vanished from the boiler room.

"Thats quite some air bending" Toza thought.

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Kal then came to a stop at his and Korra's room. He opened it and walked in with Korra kicking in his iron grip. He then placed her on the floor and walked over to coach in centre of the room. Korra was raging mad after what just happened.

"What did you do that for? I could've taken him" She fumed.

"No dough about it." Kal said calmly.

"THEN WHY DID YOU STOP ME?"

Kal sighed and looked at Korra with an obvious look.

"Korra if you had even wounded Toza in a fight, who would Tonraq tell to take on his job while he was healing" Kal asked.

Korra thought for a moment, If Toza was hurt Tonraq would punish both her and Kal by taking on his duties in the boiler room. Tonraq always had a funny way of punishing his kids, by making them work to bone until there learned there lesson.

"Okay I get it. Your trying to keep us out of trouble" She said in defeat.

"Exactly" Kal said, beckoning her to sit by him.

Kal had that way with Korra. When ever she got angry or got into a situation she couldn't handle, he always managed to get her out just in time. He maybe annoying at times but he was always there when she needed him at the most. As was the same for him with her.

"I'm proud to call you my brother, even tho were not related by blood" She thought to herself.

And and both sat quietly on the couch until they heard the bell that signalled for dinner.