Hey everyone, Kris here. So Legend of Korra ended recently, and it's been tearing my heart to pieces. Especially the fact Korrasami was canon. Woooo! The last Legend of Korra fic I wrote gained a GREAT response, so I figure I go ahead and try my hand at another one.

Now, the summary doesn't tell you too much, but it's gonna be based off the lion king by disney. I got the idea from a tumblr post that compared Korra to simba, Asami to Nala, Unalaq to scar, Tonraq to mufasa, and Mako and Bolin to Timone and pumba. Katara is rafiki right now, lol.

Anyways, yeah. If you've seen the movie, you know what kind of direction this is heading. Asami and Korra knowing eachother as kids wouldn't have worked, but bear with me, ill get it figured out. Again, if you've seen the movie- heads up, there wont be any makorra, or borra in this. Sorry, but that's just how it goes. There will also be eventual Korrasami, so if you dont like it- dont read. Thanks.

Okay, enough talking. I hope you guys continue to follow this story. Chapter two coming soon. Thanks for all your kind words, and continued support!

Life in the South Pole was rather simple, but Senna loved simple.

Settling down with the love of her life, Tonraq, things seemed to finally be clicking into place. Her life together with her husband had only just begun. They soon wanted a child, and after a few years, that dream had been realized.

A beautiful, healthy baby girl was born. Korra was born. As months passed, and she was able to toddle around the small but cozy hut they called home, Tonraq was thrilled to find out that his little girl was a water bender.

As she grew to one, then two, something amazing happened.

Korra had begun to fire bend!

Senna had stared, her mouth agape in shock. Could this mean…?

In fear, and apprehension of what this could mean for their family, they waited. At five, Korra was earth bending.

It didn't take her long to seemingly master all three.

Finally, they called on the order of the white lotus to confirm that their daughter was indeed the new avatar. Avatar Aang had died many years before, and the situation in the new capital- Republic City- was becoming dire. Tonraq and Senna knew one day that their daughter- now seven years old, who was only recently a small, helpless baby- would be called upon to save the world.

A few days before the white lotus was said to arrive- Korra's uncle, Unalaq, who was known around to have a deep and vast connection with the spirits, came to visit. He even brought his daughter Eska, and son Desna along.

Korra was building a snowman using water bending outside, while her mother watched with a gentle smile. Footsteps approaching in the snow made her look up, and she gasped a little as she saw who they belonged to.

"O-oh! Hello, brother…." Senna whispered, holding her broom closer. From the stories Tonraq had told her, she didn't trust this man- not one bit. "Tonraq and I weren't expecting you…"

"That shouldn't be a problem, dear sister." He lied smoothly, shooing his children away. They soon walked over to Korra, who eyed them wearily. She didn't very much enjoy her cousin's company. "I only came to visit my dear niece… new to the world…"

Senna nodded. "Korra, come here please."

Korra glanced up, and smiled a little, happy to be lead away from Eska and Desna. Senna took her hand, and pointed to Unalaq.

"I want you to meet your uncle, sweetie. Unalaq."

Korra gazed up at him, and a grin spread across her face.

"Uncle!" she gasped, and ran forward, hugging his legs.

This earned a chuckle from the taller man. He reached down, ruffling her hair.

Senna watched with a nervous smile.

Unalaq picked Korra up in his arms, and looked over at Senna.

"I've heard the claims… news travels fast…. Is it really true that I could be holding the next avatar in my very hands?" he looked over Korra with wonder. "The bridge between our world, and that of the spirits?"

"We haven't found out that, yet." A deep, booming voice growled, and Unalaq spun around to see Tonraq returning from a hunt, spear still at his side. Korra squealed in delight when she saw him, and he quickly plucked her from Unalaq's grasp. He held her with one arm as she cuddled into his parka.

"Hello, dear brother…" Unalaq said, faking a smile. Tonraq glared.

"We weren't expecting you… it's rude to arrive unannounced."

"You mean to tell me you haven't the room… for family?"

Senna walked over, placing an arm on Tonraq's heavy bicep.

"Of course we do…. Dear, please be hospitable…"

Tonraq let out a long sigh.

"Fine… welcome to the south, Unalaq."

Unalaq smirked.

"The pleasure is all mine."

Korra soon squirmed out of her father's arms, and ran to finish her snowman. Tonraq watched Unalaq with resentment.

"You aren't just here for a friendly visit, are you?" he narrowed his eyes. "What is it that you want?"

Unalaq raised his eyebrows.

"Can't I be here for my family to hear whether or not Korra is the avatar? It would be thrilling news!"

Tonraq turned around.

"The white Lotus will arrive in three days' time… you are permitted to take shelter in the guest huts that are deeper in the village…"

He walked inside, dropping his spear by the door.

Senna looked back at Unalaq.

"I'm sorry for my husband's behavior… things have just been… a little busy since we discovered Korra's abilities…"

Unalaq smiled.

"Apologies aren't needed. I know my brother. He'll come around sooner or later…"

Three days later, as Unalaq had settled in comfortably for his visit, the entire tribe was on edge as the order of the white Lotus was scheduled to arrive.

Early in the morning, when it was still dark out, as Korra kicked at earth in her room, there was a knock on the door. Senna lit up, and began sweeping.

"Come in!"

The door opened, and three white Lotus members stood, looking expectant.

"We've investigated many claims… most turning out false…" one member murmured. "What makes you so certain that your daughter is… the one?"

Senna smiled.

"Korra! Come in here please…"

Korra's avatar title was soon confirmed, and the news spread through the village like wild fire. As soon as she turned ten, she was to begin her avatar training with the white lotus for earth, water, and fire, and when the time was right, Tenzin, Avatar Aang's youngest son- was to move to the south to teach her air bending.

Upon hearing the news, Unalaq made his way to Korra's hut, Eska and Desna not with him this time. He knocked on the door, patiently awaiting an answer.

Tonraq opened it, and frowned.

"Hello, brother."

"Good morning, Tonraq…. I heard the news… is it true?"

Tonraq nodded.

"Yes it is. My daughter is the avatar. Once she's ten, Korra will begin her training her, under the help of the White Lotus. When she's ready for air bending, Avatar Aang's son, Tenzin, will be relocating here to train her as well."

Unalaq paused.

"You aren't giving her the chance to travel?"

Tonraq glared.

"She isn't going anywhere. At least, not for a long time."

"I supposed you'll let me train her in the spiritual aspect? I have a very deep connection, as you're aware."

"That's what you wanted, isn't it? This entire time."

"Those were my intentions Tonraq, yes."

Tonraq quickly shook his head.

"We have agreed that Tenzin is to be Korra's future spiritual instructor… your services aren't required."

Unalaq looked angry.

"I've spent years among spirits… learning their ways… what I can teach her is what she will need to prosper!"

"She can do well enough on her own, Unalaq! The answer is no!"

Unalaq watched him for a very long while. He eventually bowed his head.

"Though it should be her decision, and her's only… very well. My offer will always stand, though. I'll head back for the north first thing in the morning."

With that, he turned around, walking off. Tonraq watched him go.

Later on in the afternoon, Unalaq walked out of his hut with a spear, a determined expression on his face. He made his way towards the hut where Korra and the others were.

He knocked on the door, and Tonraq answered again.

"Brother, I've told you already… Korra is not going-"

"This isn't about that…" Unalaq cut him off, holding up the spear. "Listen… I know things haven't been the same between us since our father banished you from the north…" he kept his voice low. "But I want to fix that…" he smiled. "Before I leave, why don't we all go hunting? You, me, and Korra… like old times…. As a family should."

Tonraq considered this for a long moment.

"Well… we are in need of dinner… and Korra has been begging me to let her ice sled on the tundra…" he soon glanced up, and for the first time in a long time, he actually smiled. "Very well, brother. I'll inform Senna that we're going, and ill get Korra ready as well."

"Thank you, Tonraq." Unalaq whispered.

Soon, all three were walking further and further from the village. Korra didn't know how to get back, so she was grateful for her father. She giggled, making a sled out of ice, and flying around the icy wasteland, jumping snow dunes.

Unalaq smiled, watching the display.

"She'll make a great avatar someday… you've raised her well."

Tonraq looked over.

"Thank you, Unalaq. Perhaps there will be a day where you two will work together."

"I have no hard feelings, brother." Unalaq stated. "You know what is best for your daughter, and I cannot argue with that." Tonraq nodded.

As they got even further out, Korra's screams of excitement, and giggles couldn't be heard from camp anymore. Any screams couldn't be heard.

Tonraq paused, noticing some tiger seals lurking among a spot near an ice cave. He gestured to his brother, who spotted them at once.

Korra stood back, excited to watch as her father and Unalaq crept towards the seals. Soon though, things didn't seem right. Tonraq paused, glancing at Unalaq, who seemed at equal unease. All of a sudden, the ground began to shake, and part of the ice cave exploded. Six dark spirits emerged.

"Korra! Stay back!" yelled Tonraq, running for his daughter. He was soon stopped short however, as he was slammed into, and sent flying. Unalaq gasped, bending water at one spirit, driving it back.

Korra screamed as a spirit caught sight of her, and she struggled to run away.

"Dad! Help!" she called, desperately trying to get away as a spirit held down her uncle.

Tonraq knocked the spirit clear across the tundra.

"Hold on, Korra!"

He ran as fast as he could, and sent the spirit back just in time as he dove, and scooped Korra away from what would have been an icy grave.

Unalaq sent the next spirit back, standing up, and watching as they went for Korra and Tonraq. He narrowed his eyes, and smiled.

Tonraq bent a sturdy igloo close to the ground, and slipped Korra inside.

"Stay in there, and don't come out until it's safe!" The older man yelled, bending it shut. Korra began to cry, huddling under the ice, her eyes shut tight as the spirits loomed over head. She could barely see or hear what was happening outside.

"Brother, look out!" Tonraq yelled as a spirit tried to attack Unalaq. Unalaq dodged, and sent it flying backwards again. The battle raged on for what seemed like hours. After a while, Tonraq was being beaten and battered, and skidded across the icy ground, falling to his side, and breathing heavily.

Unalaq stood, making no move to help him up.

"You have a connection with the spirits!" Tonraq yelled, relieved. "You can call them off, send them away in peace! Go on, hurry!" Unalaq continued to stand there, and slowly walked forward. This time, the sprits walked with him. He was manipulating them into doing his bidding. Tonraq realized this, and his eyes went wide.

"I have a connection indeed, Tonraq… they respect true spiritual power…." Tonraq struggled to get up, and he watched with fear as the spirits locked on him.

"Brother, help me! Call them off! They don't know not to hurt me!" Unalaq smiled, and soon stood over him. He kicked him sharply, causing Tonraq to fall onto his back.

"I have a confession to make, chief…" Unalaq teased, getting down on one knee, and glaring at Tonraq. "I was the reason you were banished from the north… I hired those barbarians you were so avid about driving out…" he smirked. "There was no way I was letting you become chief of such a wonderful tribe… you would have destroyed it…"

"How dare you…" Tonraq growled, sending a jagged piece of ice at him. Unalaq blocked it at once, and stood back up.

"I'll take care in stepping up to claim your daughter's place…. I'll restore this world to the proper spiritual stature… and I'll take the south… like I've wanted to for years…" Unalaq said, and glanced at the spirits. He then looked back at his brother, who was struggling to sit up.

"You're a monster… I won't let you near my family!" Tonraq screamed, but before he could even hope to bend, Unalaq began laughing.

"Sleep well, dear brother!" and with that, he sent the spirits in for the attack. He stood, watching as they followed orders. Tonraq soon let out one last yell of agony, and it was over.

Unalaq stood over Tonraq's body, and gently nudged him. He wouldn't budge. The great leader of the south had been slain.

He stood there for a bit, soon dismissing the spirits before walking towards the igloo where Korra was hiding. He put on a sad face, pretended to be hurt, and gently bended it open. Korra blinked up at him, shaking.

"Uncle!" she whimpered, and ran to Unalaq's side. She hugged his legs, beginning to cry. "I was so scared… where's daddy?"

Unalaq reached down, resting a hand on her shoulder.

"Korra! It was awful!" he got down on one knee, acting like it pained him to do so. "I... I tried to fight them off... but it was too late..." he pointed towards Tonraq's fallen form. Korra gasped, and ran over, soon tumbling to her father's side.

"D-dad?" she shook him, tears forming in her eyes. "Daddy… stop pretending..." she stroked his hair, and tugged on his hand. "D-ad…." She choked out a sob, burying her face in his chest, and holding on tight. "Wh-what happened? wh-why is he like this?"

Unalaq slowly made his way over, looking down at her with shock.

"I did all that I could... but... what I couldn't do was what the avatar should have..."

Korra looked up at him, shaking.

"Wh-what do you mean?"

Unalaq shook his head sadly.

"It's the avatar's job to be the bridge between our world, and the spirit world… you could have called them off… you could have protected him… I couldn't do it alone..."

Korra cried harder, looking down at Tonraq in shock.

"N-no! he t-told me to stay… it… I didn't mean to! There were so many! It… it was an accident, I never wanted it to happen!"

Unalaq took on a look of sympathy, and opened his arms for Korra.

"A horrific accident…." Korra ran into them, continuing to whine. "I did all that I was able..."

Korra closed her eyes.

"But Tonraq… could have been saved..."

Korra glanced up at him.

"And if you had done your job, he'd… still be alive… you've failed the world already, Korra… oh spirits...I wouldn't want to be you…" he did a fake gasp. "What will your mother think? Losing her beloved husband, and knowing her daughter was to blame? Why, she'll never love you again… you promised her youd be a great avatar... you have blood on your hands already..."

Korra looked away in shame.

"Wh-what should I do? H-how can I fix this?"

Unalaq rested her down, and sighed.

"You'll surely be banished anyway… you must run away, Korra… run away, and never come back… you can't ever fix this, or be welcomed home by your family…" Korra sniffled again, and stumbled back, taking one last pained glance at Tonraq before running past Unalaq. She made an ice sled, and took off, deep into the frozen tundra.

Unalaq gazed after her, and Dark spirits began to materialize alongside him.

"Destroy her…"

With that, they vanished. Unalaq created a gurney of ice, and lifted his brother's body onto it, glancing back at the spirits giving chase.

If they didn't finish her, the tundra surely would.

That night, as the elders lay Tonraq to rest, Senna sobbed loudly, held tightly by other members of the tribe.

"The loss of my dear brother… will stay with me for the rest of my time on this earth…" Unalaq began, regarding the entire tribe. "To lose him…. Was a tragedy I won't ever understand the meaning of…" he paused. "But to lose Korra? Who had barely started to experience life… the savior of our world… the newest avatar… so very soon…" he bowed his head, waiting for a minute. "It is with a heavy heart, that I take my brother's place as chief of the south, and bring my troops in to help rebuild our nation…. With my connection to the spirits, I'll be able to carry on avatar Korra's legacy, and unite with them… restoring us all to the spiritual harmony we require… I'll open the portals, protect our people, keep peace, and the world shall be balanced again…"

Senna buried her face in her friend's shoulder, beginning to tremble. She still didn't trust Unalaq. Katara watched the exchange from her healing hut, and shook her head sadly.

She sensed great darkness in the young chief.

The next threat to the world had risen.