A/N: A long time ago Tspcapacity (over on tumblr) suggested a celebrity Makorra AU. And basically planned it with me. Now I'm actually getting around to writing it. Here we go!

Disclaimer: I don't own.

It's not terribly uncommon to be wearing sunglasses in a grocery store, right? Ok it might be but, since I currently don't want to be recognized, they are a needed fashion accessory. Not that I try to be fashionable. The point is I don't want anyone to know whom I am while I buy my break up kit: chocolate ice cream with a caramel swirl, red vines, and, of course, wine (something girly and sweet). The added limes and tequila are due to how public this break up is and how villainized I've become.

Case in point the cover of the trashy magazine glaring at me while I wait in line. "Heart broken Prince" the headline reads with the subtext of "his tragic break up with the cold Water Tribe Avatar." First of all we decided to end the relationship and, to be perfectly clear, he brought it up to me. But he's a prince and I'm the Avatar and clearly I should know better.

At least when I text Iroh pictures of these stupid things he laughs...in text. Whatever! I'm over it! Or I will be after I drink wine through a red vine straw while watching the newest action movie I can find. Cuddle time with Naga will also help.

"ID please," the bored cashier asked. Reluctantly I hand it over and mentally berate myself for not bringing a fake ID (I have enough connections to get one). His eyes widen at the name and before he can say anymore I snatch the stupid piece of plastic back and shove it into my wallet. "Keep the change," I said sweetly as I threw more than enough money at him. Thank Spirits he'd already bagged the things before asking for ID.

I should have just gone to my local store rather than drive almost thirty minutes out of my way. But my rationalization at the time seemed good: no one would know who I am. Especially in my yoga pants and sweatshirt. However I forgot about IDs and age limits and all that jazz.

I sped home, not really caring about any laws. I'm sure I could get out of any ticket a cop could give me once they found out who I am. Or they'd throw the book at me. Either one. I'm in much more of a "get home as fast as I can" mood than an "I care about laws and upholding a shining reputation" mood.

The tricky part I anticipated was sneaking back into the compound, as my current residence was fondly called. Katara frowned on any alcohol I drank in excess (read more than once glass of wine a week) but I'd learned how to sneak a few things in. Having the ability to create a ladder out of either ice (pond water needed) or earth helped.

I parked my car and closed the door as quietly as possible. The garage door still needed to close but luckily it actually opened and closed on its own often enough for no one to notice (at least that's what I convinced the guards happens). I quickly ran under the door (can't get caught coming in the easy way) and made my way as silently as possible to the area right below my window. A quick stomp and I made my way to the window via a helpful rock column.

Home free I opened the window and-

"Hello Korra," Katara greeted me calmly. Damn, maybe I haven't been so sneaky after all.

"Hey, how are you?" I said as I try to discretely leave my bag of goodies on the earth column.

"I'm doing well but I would love to see what snacks you have." I'm pretty sure even my own mother doesn't have a strong a mom sense as Katara does.

"Oh you know, some candy and ice cream, nothing much," I lied through my teeth.

"Then I'm sure the washed out shot glass in your bathroom is for gargling mouth wash." I pity Bumi, Kya, and Tenzin for having grown up with her.

"Look, Katara, I'm a grown woman and-"

"I know. Come inside and let's talk. Bring the wine too." This...was not what I expected. I mean this is the same woman who'd flash the porch lights when I was making out with my first boyfriend. I swung one leg, then another over the windowsill. Once inside I brushed the imaginary dirt off my ass as I stood up. Katara handed me the corkscrew I had stashed in my nightstand. Obviously I should learn to hide things better. "I heard about your break up," she said calmly as I opened the bottle.

"It was mutual," I said through clenched teeth as I tried to pull the cork out.

"Even so that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt." Damn her for being right and shattering that perfectly fragile bubble I had around my feelings inside.

I put down the bottle and just stare at the ground. "Everything was great," I began softly. "But that was the problem. Everything was just...great. That just wasn't enough. There wasn't anything other than a weird contentment. Iroh wasn't really happy and I wasn't really happy. It's better it's over but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt." Warm arms wrapped around me and finally, finally the stupid tears come. "I hate crying," I complained as I gracefully snorted.

"I know," she cooed. "Just let it out and then we can eat the melting ice cream."

"I'd like that a lot."

"We can talk about boys and what you should do next."

I rubbed my eyes before asking, "do next?"

Katara smiled and brushed my bangs out of my eyes. "I think it's time you go to Republic City to start your airbending training with Tenzin."

"What?" This is exactly what I've been asking for months.

"Tenzin called this morning and said that he feels its time you went to Air Temple Island. Plus it's quiet and out of the spotlight. Just what you need at the moment."

I jumped up, suddenly much more excited then prone to wallowing. "I'll pack right now."

Katara laughed. "How about we go downstairs, eat the ice cream and watch some silly movie that's on TV? In the morning you can pack and in two days you can be there."

"Thank you, thank you, thank you," I chanted as I launched myself into Katara's arms.

"Don't thank me yet, you still have a lot of work ahead of you."

I know I do. But I also know this is what I wanted and what I need. Plus Republic City is just a boat ride away from Air Temple Island and the perfect place to forget a prince.

A/N: I'm going to try to work on this during the week. Like set aside a time. Yes this is what I will do and try to update regularly.