I own nothing from the Legend of Korra. All credit goes to the creators. Enjoy :) The cover I found online, and is in no way mine. The credit goes to Tracy Munch on deviantArt.
A single explosion among a vast, empty ocean. A single sound that ruptured through the depths of the churning waters. A single boat now gone and lost to the waves of a bottomless creature.
Scraps. Wood. Parts of the exploded boat. They just floated on the surface of the disturbed waters that were now calming down. The pieces just drifted aimlessly while some of the other weapons sunk to the bottom of the ocean; to heavy to survive on the surface. Chi blocker gloves were bound to cover the sea floor now, along with a variety of other weapons. There was only one thing out of line here, No bodies were to be seen or found among the surface, only parts of clothing. Not a single trace of a body part to be found.
The two men were seen escaping out of an outlet in the northwestern part of Air Temple Island. They had a small boat that was said to disappear off into the Yue Bay. No further trace of them was to be found except for the exploded boat. The boat was said to be exploded by an ignition of the gas tank. Still as for the scene overall, nothing interesting was to be found. The area was now surrounded by small fleet ships from the United Forces that were looking into the wreckage.
"Sir, we can't find any traces of bodies anywhere," said a young man with a clean cut suit. He stood behind a tall stature man with somewhat of a crazy hairdo one might say. Instead off giving a stereotypical reaction the older man just smiled wickedly.
"I know there's a body or two somewhere around here. I feel it!" he replied laughing hysterically, then suddenly his face turned serious. "I feel it in my gut young man. Never doubt an old mans gut." The young man gave a sheer look at him then a confused expression came upon his face.
"Uh...Sir-"
The older man turned around and looked the young one in the eye.
"Send the waterbenders down to search below. I know there's something here. That damn bastard and councilman don't magically disappear into thin air. I want everything searched again. I want there to be no chance of that bastard being alive. After the destruction he caused, he needs to be brought to justice, dead or alive, for the safety of the people." The young man gave a quick nod.
"Yes, Commander Bumi." And with that the young man walked off leaving the Commander of the United Forces standing there running his fingers through his hair.
"I know you're out there somewhere. I'll find ya one way or another."
"Can't catch me!" cried Ikki as she sped away on an air scooter. She rode up the main entrance to Air Temple Island, then abruptly turned into the girls' dorm with her tongue sticking out.
"Ikki! Give me my book back!" screamed Jinora as she sailed after her overactive sister on her air glider.
"Give me back my...GIVE IT BACK!" cried Meelo as he chased after his two sisters for no reason. "I want...I want my 'whatever it is' back! It's mine!"
The three children soon disappeared to reveal a very disturbed girl walking over the temple's ship. Her hair tossed in every which way, out of their usual ties and bands. Her cheeks were flustered and a distressed look covered her face. Her clear blue eyes scanned the perimeter of the entrance to the island to see no sign of any of the kids.
"The Avatar doesn't deserve this," she huffed. "sure I can agree to watch a kid or two, but those three crazy ones is like torture. I should be out practicing my bending or trying to return peoples bending but NO I'm out taking those kids into town while everyone else gets to relax. And Tenzin asks me why I don't practice my airbending enough."
She blew a piece of hair out of her face as she trudged up the temple's path to go search for the kids. Everyone had returned from the Southern Water Tribe about two weeks ago, but it was the second time seeing them since she went into the Avatar State. They had said goodbye to Katara and Korra bid her parents farwell saying she hoped to see them again soon. After everything that happened Korra wouldn't say that everything turned out that bad, since those six months ago when she defeated Amon. She had finally confessed her feelings to Mako, gone into the Avatar State to then become a fully realized avatar, returned Lin's bending, Republic City was safe again, and the people of the city especially, were now safe once more.
It felt so good to have her bending back. When she lost it to Amon she felt so utterly empty the moment he released her. It was like all her connections to life were severed. Korra no longer felt the earth pulsating beneath her, or the water flowing just outside the building, or the fire burning within the hearth of her body. But that one moment she saw Mako about to loss his bending, it was like all the lost dots were finally connected, and she whipped out a gust of air behind a jam packed punch that was filled with everything she had. Korra knew she wouldn't give up despite her condition. Even if that gust didn't come out she would've had fought Amon bare handed because it was for the people of Republic City, her friends, and one person she finally realized she cared so deeply about, Mako.
So many things were going through her mind the past two weeks though. Since she arrived back there was always that slight fear that Amon would end up coming back, or something would creep up on her and threaten her life and friends. Some nights nightmares invaded Korra's mind to the point where she would go out for hour walks or midnight swims to calm her mind. Some saw the distress in her as the morning set in. Mako would question her and Bolin would try to cheer her up, but some times she just dismissed it, or put on a fake smile.
Korra knew nightmares and dreams could be helpful as well as meaningless. But these nightmares she was having was breaking her down slowly or ever so slightly. She wouldn't let it show. She would not. It's just that they hurt her on the inside, but she knew she was strong, so Korra kept her guard up. The nightmares were most likely meaningless anyway. It was just about the people who died, the Equalists, and Amon. She kept on pondering about these nightmares and she didn't notice she stopped in the middle of the walkway staring at the ground.
"Korra?" called a voice not to far from her. Her head immediately snapped up to see Pema.
"Oh. Uh. Hi Pema. Sorry I was just thinking."
"It's fine Korra. I just wanted to say thank you for taking out the kids and watching them, while I was taking care of some things."
"It's fine Pema."
"It's just I know how crazy those kids are. Their magical airbending an all. If only I had a child that would fly around randomly or blow plates off the table. A nice non bender that wouldn't drive me insane. I was just hoping they didn't drive you off the walls."
At this Korra put on the best fake smile she could provide. "Trust me Pema those kids aren't a problem. If I can take care of a group of Equalists, I can take care of your three adoring, crazy children. After all I am the Avatar."
"And the Avatar you are," Pema said with a laugh. "Well I'm going to go see what that screaming is off in the distance. Why don't you go take a break?"
"Are you sure, Pema? I'll-"
"Korra go take a break. I got it." And with that Pema strolled away towards the crazy children.
"A break...Hmmm...What to do?" said Korra as she wandered towards the Air Temple with a sudden smile on her face.
After swimming for a few hours on her own Korra finally made her way back into the Air Temple. Her hair resided in it's usual style, only difference was that it was soaked. Swimming just calmed Korra. It never seemed to bother her and when she was angry she would just run off to her comfort; water. Of course Mako would be there to comfort her as well; however, he was much more busy now since he took up a job as a Police Officer.
Korra was glad Mako found something he enjoyed doing, and the skills he had helped him excel at it even more. On that motorcycle of his chasing down bad guys it was like he was the superhero of his own word. He would lash out lighting then send waves of flames like they were nothing. Seeing Mako in action ceased to amaze Korra. Of course she was the avatar, but Mako skills were beyond a normal firebender and the compassion that was flamed behind him towards the bending made him even more amazing.
He took on the job about a month after that had gotten back from the South Pole. He was interested in putting his skills to the test and the City wanted him as well, so in the end he formed into his job perfectly. Never complained and once in a while he made it into the paper for snagging some bad guys, or busting a plan to rob a place. The criminals knew when they were being tailed by a motorcycle and a masked figure that they were going to be in for the ride of their lives.
He did see her a good amount though since he did live on the island along with Bolin. Though the Pro-Bending Arena was rebuilt, they felt at home on the island. As for Asami, she moved back into the Sato Estate since she took over the company. Times were rough for her, but Korra knew Asami was courageous and let nothing get in her way, so she shouldn't have any problem bringing Future Industries back to it's for glory, or even better.
Thinking of her friends and how everything had turned out brought a smile to her face. She was glad they had all found something they enjoyed and everything had somewhat fallen back into a place that was good for each of them. She kept on thinking as she walked up the entrance to the air temple and rounded around to the girls' dorms. As she entered her room she tossed her wet clothes aside and hoped onto the bed. Korra stared at the ceiling then out the window and sighed. She knew she'd have to go practice with Tenzin in about another hour or two, to finalize a new airbending move she was learning, but Korra had an idea in mind. It looked about that time as she flicked on the radio to here a similar, obnoxious voice come on.
"It's Pro-bending night in Republic City, and have we got a dozy for you! Fan favorties, the Fire Ferrets, are about to take on-" Korra smiled at the familiar name she used to belong to. Waves of her pro-bending days started to come back, but a new thought popped into her head. She did have about an extra two hours before she had to meet with Tenzin, so Korra thought she could do 'something' worth while.
Before the announcer could finish his words, the door was wide open and a breeze ran through the room. It was one of the first fights for Bolin tonight, so why shouldn't Korra support her friend. Then a few minutes later, outside Korra's window overlooking Yue Bay, a glider opened up and a girl flew off into the night. Tenzin had warned Korra not to try the glider without supervision from him, but hey why not try it. She was the Avatar after all...right?
Well hello there. I see you have completed the first chapter of my new fic. Like others on here, I LOVE the Legend of Korra so I thought 'Why don't I make a Fanfic'. Still can't believe Book 2 doesn't come out till 2013, but I know the creators will make it worth the wait. This does take place at where Book 2 should start, and maybe, just maybe I can satisfy someone out there waiting for Book 2. Hope you enjoyed the first chapter and see you guys soon. Also, if you would be so kind, leave a review. Want to know if I started it off nice, or did I start a train wreck? Off to somewhere and see you soon!
-Savvyzzzz