I didn't originally plan to write this story until after Part Duh but I couldn't get it out of my head so here it is. My plans for this story have changed so much that it might go on longer than Part Unce and Part Duh combined. Writing this has been kind of like my therapy. If no one likes this, then so be it. If anyone does like this story then, please review so I can get some constructive criticism. I'm still going to post it in between the other stories whenever I get it done. Though, I might post it more often if I write more of it and people like it.

Chapter 1

Korra walked out of Katara's healing hut and went towards Naga. Korra had just fought Amon a few days ago and her worst fear had come true. She lost her bending. Everyone said that Katara could fix it, but she couldn't. When Korra walked by everyone before she came outside they were all silent. Now, she was outside just trying to get away from everyone. She didn't know where she was going to go. Korra only knew what she needed to do now as the Avatar.

"Korra, wait!" A voice called from behind her. Korra stopped but didn't turn around, "Korra?" She turned around and expected Mako, but instead looked into those beautiful green eyes that Korra had grown to love over the time they had been together, "Korra, it's going to be okay."

"How?" Korra asked, defeated, "I'm not the Avatar anymore."

"Of course you're the Avatar still!"

"I can only bend one element and even that is barely."

"I can't bend any and I manage fine."

"You don't get it!" Korra shouted, "You never will!" Korra turned around again and stormed off towards Naga again.

"Korra! That's not what I meant!" She could tell Asami was following her, "Korra, please stop and look at me!" Korra got to Naga and started to climb on her, "Korra, what I meant was, do you think I'm incapable to do anything without bending?"

Korra looked at the beautiful, gorgeous and perfect Asami. Korra couldn't believe that she ever thought Asami was prissy, "No." She said, "But, you're you and perfect. And I'm not. I'm nothing without my bending. You are strong enough and perfect enough that you don't need bending. And I'm not."

"I'm far from perfect. I thought my father wasn't capable of ever doing what he did. And if it weren't for you I would've continued to think that until much later. And for you not being perfect, who is?"

"Aang was."

"Aang failed just like you. Do you think that him almost dying in the Avatar State was a success?"

"But Aang didn't die." Korra had gotten on Naga now, "And now I need to continue the Avatar Cycle."

"Wait, Korra, no! Don't do-."

"Naga, go!" She raced out of there.

"Korra! Don't do this! Korra!" Asami screamed.

Tears were running down Korra's face now. She knew what she needed to do. Korra guided Naga to the cliff that she had visited so often. When they arrived, she got off Naga and walked to the cliff's edge. Korra looked down and saw the waves angrily crashing into the rocks below. I'm sorry, Aang. I couldn't live up to your legacy. She thought somberly, I'm sorry, Mom, Dad, Tenzin, Pema, Mako, Bolin, Katara, Lin, I can't live this life knowing I can end it and the next Avatar will be better than me. I'm sorry most of all to you, Asami.

The two had started off on a rocky foot entirely because of Korra. Asami was so nice and considerate, and Korra was just rude to her at the beginning. Korra thought it was because she was jealous of Asami that she had Mako and this perfect life. But she soon realized that she was jealous of her perfect life and her kindness and everything about her. Korra realized that she wanted Asami, not Mako and that scared her. She had no idea what she was feeling and was too scared to ask anyone because girls don't like girls, right? That was just wrong. But the more Korra spent around Asami, the more she liked her and the more it terrified her. There was no way that Asami could ever like her that way. There must be something wrong with Korra.

That was another reason Korra needed to do this. Girls don't like girls and boys don't like boys. Boys like girls and that's it. That's what her parents taught her. Well, they never mentioned the girls can't like girls and boys can't like boys thing. They just raised her that boys like girls and that's it. Korra never heard anything different so it must be true. Right? Korra was a freak and not the Avatar anymore. So, she should just end it and the next Avatar will be better than her.

Korra was still staring down at the waves when she pulled herself out of her head. Korra started sobbing. Why can't I just walk one step? It was hard to stand with her crying. Her legs wanted to give out. Korra took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She thought she heard her name but ignored it. Korra leaned forward and took a step over the cliff.

Arms wrapped around Korra's waist and pulled her away from the cliff. Korra's eyes shot open as she landed on her back on someone, "Are-are you crazy?!" Came a breathless feminine voice. The person got out from under Korra and sat facing Korra with their back to the cliff. Korra knew who it was and refused to look up at her, "Korra, what were you thinking?!" Korra stayed silent, "How could you do that?!" She sounded angry and Korra started to sob again. Asami pulled Korra in for a tight hug, "It's okay, It's okay," She cooed, "I'm right here and you're not going anywhere." Asami started rocking.

Korra calmed down after a little bit but still stayed quiet. Asami pulled back from the hug and tried to look at Korra in the eye. She refused to look at her. Korra felt ashamed at doing what she tried to do and ashamed at being caught, "Korra, look at me. Korra, please look at me." She finally did and was expecting her to look furious. But all she looked was terrified, "Korra, why would you do that?" There was no anger in her voice, just fear, and concern.

Tears were still rolling down her face when she said, "I-I told you why. I'm not the Avatar anymore. I need to fix it by continuing the Avatar Cycle."

Asami hugged her for dear life. So much so it was hard for Korra to breath, "You don't need to do that. How would your parents feel if you never returned? How would Tenzin, Pema, Mako and Bolin feel if you never returned?" As she spoke, Korra felt smaller and smaller. She felt worse and worse. Korra felt terrible when Asami said in a whisper, "How would I feel if you never returned?" The tears returned in force when Asami said that. Asami started cooing her and rubbing circles on her back until Korra calmed down again.

"I-I-I'm s-s-sorry, As-sami!"

"It's okay, It's okay! I stopped you. That's all that matters."

Naga came over and was whining, "It-it's okay, Naga." Korra stuttered.

Naga wrapped herself around the pair as Asami pulled back again and looked at Korra, "I feel like there is another reason that you wanted to do that. What is it?"

Korra avoided Asami's gaze again as her heart started to pound and her face began to heat up, "I-I told you the reason."

"You said a reason. But by your reaction, there is another."

"You're-you're just going to want to throw me down the cliff if I said it."

"Korra, I would never!"

"But if I said it, you would."

"Korra, whatever you have to say, I promise that I would never think badly of you."

"Are-are you sure?"

"I promise."

Korra still looked down and she said in a small voice, "I-I think I like you. And I mean like like you. I know I'm a freak! Just please throw me down the cliff-!"

Asami pulled her into another hug and said, "By the spirits, Korra! If that's what I knew you would say, I wish you would've just said it to begin with back by the healing hut."

"You're-you're not mad?"

Asami pulled back to look at Korra in the eyes, "No, I'm not mad!"

"But, I'm a freak! Girls don't like girls!"

"Whoever said that?"

"Well, no one, but-."

"But nothing. Girls can like girls as much as boys can like boys. It's perfectly normal."

"I'm not a freak?" Korra asked quietly.

"No, of course not! And if you are, then so am I." It took a while for Korra's brain to process what she heard. And when she did, it probably appeared on her face, because Asami giggled her beautiful giggle, "That took you awhile. And before you ask, yes I like you, too. And I mean like like you."

Korra didn't know what possessed her brain to ask, "Why?" But, it did.

Asami smiled, "Because, you're smart, brave, kind, have a good sense of humor, tenacious, hardworking and damn good looking! Should I go on? Because I can."

Korra also didn't know what possessed her body to do what she did next. But, it did. Korra leaned forward and kissed Asami. She seemed surprised at first but quickly allowed it to happen. Before it could go on longer, Korra realized what she was doing and quickly pulled away, "I-I'm s-so sorry! I-I don't know what came over me! It's like my body had a mind of its own!"

Asami licked her lips and said, "No, that's fine. It just surprised me at first."

"You're-you're not mad?"

"Will you stop asking that? Of course, I'm not mad! I would've said if I was."

Korra's brain and body really did have a mind of its own because Korra asked, "Have-have you ever done that before?"

"Done what? Kiss a girl?

"Ah! I'm sorry! My brain and body have a mind of their own today! I didn't mean to ask that!"

Asami chuckled, "It's fine! And yes, I have kissed a girl before. I've kissed a boy, too. I swing both ways." Korra looked at her confused, "I mean, I like both boys and girls."

At this point, Korra just accepted that her brain was going to say whatever and her body was going to do whatever it wanted, "You can do that?!"

Asami laughed her mystical laugh, "Yes, you can do that. Which way do you swing?" Again, Korra looked at Asami confused, "I mean, do you just like girls? Or do you like boys, too?"

"Oh, I don't know. I never thought about it before. I always thought I was a freak for liking you and that took up most of my thinking about that type of stuff."

"Do you like Mako? Like in any way other than a friend?" Korra thought about it and slowly shook her head, "Do you like Bolin?" Again, Korra shook her head, "Any other boy catch your eye before?"

Korra was surprised when she thought about it, "No. I only remember looking at girls. I thought it was because I was jealous of them. But, now...I don't know. I thought of you the same way. I thought I was jealous of you because you had Mako. But, I realized that it was because I wanted you."

"I've wanted you, too." Asami went and kissed Korra again. This time it was longer than before and more passionate. Both of them stopped when they were out of breath, "We should probably head back."

Asami wiped Korra's lips before she could speak, "What was that for?"

"You had my lipstick on your lips."

"Oh, thanks. And, yeah, I guess we should."

They stood up but before Korra could get on Naga, Asami turned her around and asked very seriously, "Are you okay enough now that you won't do that again?"

"Do what-? Oh, that." Korra had completely forgotten.

"Yeah, that. I don't want to sound mean or anything bad by this but can you be trusted to not do that again?"

"I...I don't know." Korra said honestly.

"Can you tell someone if you feel that way again?"

"I...I don't want to tell anyone about it."

"Why not?"

"Because it's looked down upon and has this stigma around it if you do it in my culture. It's only not if the person is already going to die and it's done to ease their suffering. Which, I guess I was trying to do."

"Don't think that way!" Asami demanded.

"Okay."

"So, if you won't tell anyone else, will you tell me if you feel that way again? Please?"

"I'll try."

"No offense but I'm not going to let you out of my sight for the next few days."

"Okay." Korra repeated. Korra felt the shame creep back in again.

Apparently, something showed on her face, "And that's why. Because you're going to be very sensitive for a while."

"How do you know so much about this?"

"My Dad." She left it at that.

Korra got on Naga and pulled Asami on behind her, "Naga, go!"

Korra felt Asami wrap her arms around Korra's waist and pressed herself against Korra. She shuddered and it wasn't because of the cold, "Are you okay?" asked Asami.

"Yeah, just the breeze chilled me." Korra called back.

"You sure? You don't feel cold."

Of course, Asami would know I'm lying. Why wouldn't she? "Fine, you're right. It's because you feel nice holding on to me."

Asami held on tighter and Korra shuddered again, "You're so cute!" Korra's cheeks began to burn, "But, on to more serious matters. What do you want to say happened?"

"I don't know. I figured I'd just wing it."

"That doesn't sound like a plan."

"It's not."

"Do you want me to talk? I've kind of been trained to lie for business. It's more bluffing, and sort of lying but still."

"No, I should be fine. Thanks, though."

"Okay." Asami didn't sound convinced but snuggled into Korra more. And, again, Korra shuddered, "You're so cute!" She repeated and Korra could hear her smile. Korra's cheeks were still burning and Korra smiled, too, just thinking about Asami smiling.

Korra couldn't believe what had happened. She went to that cliff to...and found out that her crush, liked her, too. Korra wasn't a freak! It was normal and okay that Korra liked Asami! But, then, Korra started to panic. What would my parents say? What would Tenzin say? Or Pema? Or Mako and Bolin? Or Katara? Or Lin? Korra's brain kept going, making her breathing go faster and faster.

"Korra? Are you okay?" Korra didn't respond because her brain wouldn't stop, "Korra?! Korra, slow Naga down! Naga! Stop!" Naga quickly stopped. Asami let go of Korra and shook her, "Korra, calm down! You're hyperventilating!" Asami got off of Naga and pulled Korra to follow. Naga whined at her owner, "Korra, what's happening?!" Korra looked at Asami, "Korra, do exactly what I say, okay?" She nodded, "Try and breathe through pursed lips, okay?" Again, Korra nodded and followed what Asami said, "Okay, good. Now, put your hands around your mouth and try and breathe as slow as you can." Korra complied, "Good. Now, try to breathe into your belly rather than your chest." Korra did what she was told and her breathing was calming down, "Now, whenever you can, hold your breath for ten to fifteen seconds at a time."

Korra counted in her head, Nine, ten, eleven. Then she breathed out. Korra repeated that process for a few minutes until she could breathe normally again, "There, better?"

Korra nodded, "Ye-yeah, thanks." Naga nudged Korra with her nose until Korra patted her head and said it was okay.

"What happened?"

"I-I started to think about what everyone will say about us if we told them."

"I told you, it's perfectly normal and okay to like girls. You're not a freak. You never have been and never will be a freak. Anyone who says otherwise doesn't need to be in your life. Okay?"

Korra nodded slowly, "But, what if my parents say that? What if Tenzin or-?"

"Then they don't need to be in your life." Asami stated simply, "No one should decide who you can and can't like. No one. Not your parents. Not Tenzin. No one."

"But it's not that simple!" Korra protested, "I need Tenzin to teach me airbending. And my parents...I need them. And what would the world think? The former Avatar and-."

"You are the Avatar, still!"

"No, I'm not!"

"Yes, you are!" Asami stated firmly, "We are not going there. You are the Avatar. No one can take that away from you or change that. Just like no one can change that you like girls. Understood?" Korra nodded, "Good. It doesn't matter what the world thinks of you. The world thinks I'm as bad as my Dad. Do I let that get in the way of my thinking? No. Because I learned a long time ago, that it doesn't matter what anyone thinks of you as long as you know who you are. And you accept who you are. No matter what anyone thinks. That doesn't mean I'm saying to do bad things and ignore what other people think about you. I'm not. I'm just saying to know who you are. Because, more likely than not, you can't change who you are."

Korra was shocked to hear that, "When did you get so wise and...perfect?"

Asami huffed a laugh, "I'm far from perfect and I'm not wise. I've just had to learn this stuff over the years. Because, believe it or not, I was bullied in school. I had to deal with the other girls calling me names and...other things I don't want to talk about yet. All because I like girls, too."

"If other people knew you liked girls then, why didn't I know about it?"

"Because my Dad paid a lot of money to keep people quiet."

"Your Dad knows that you...like girls?"

"Yeah."

"How-how did he respond?" Asami looked very uncomfortable, "If you don't want to talk about it, then that's fine. I-I just wanted to hear if someone else was okay with it."

Asami took a deep breath, "I'll-I'll tell you. He...he wasn't exactly okay with it so much as he...um how do I put this? He...was able to deal with it. He would've preferred if I didn't like girls. But he reluctantly accepted it."

"How long did it take for him to accept it?"

"After my second date with a girl, I was sixteen and just trying to accept myself. It will be fine with Tenzin, your family and the others. And if it isn't, then I'll still stay with you. If you'll let me. But if you're too worried about them, then we'll just keep it a secret until you feel ready to tell people."

Korra couldn't believe what this...she wasn't a person to Korra anymore. She was like an ancient spirit reincarnate. Wise, beautiful, powerful. And Korra couldn't believe that this ancient, wise creature liked her. That she was giving advice to her, "You okay, Korra? You're looking at me weird."

Korra was pulled out of her daze, "Oh, sorry. Yeah, I'm fine. I don't know what to do."

"We'll just keep it to ourselves until you're ready, okay?"

"Okay. We-we better continue heading back."

"Yeah."

They climbed back on Naga and headed back to the healing hut. Korra still shuddered when Asami held on to her. When they arrived at the hut, Korra saw Tenzin and Katara outside. Korra felt Asami release her grip so she was just holding Korra only as much as she needed to stay on Naga. Korra felt sad that they had to go back to only like each other as friends in public. But it was for the best. Asami was right. Korra wasn't ready to tell anyone else. She didn't think she could handle bad reactions right now. Korra didn't think she could handle good reactions right now either. She just wanted to go to bed.

"Korra! Where have you been?!" asked Tenzin, "Everyone was searching for you!"

Naga stopped in front of Tenzin and Katara, and Korra and Asami climbed off of Naga, "I just took Naga for a run."

"Are you okay? What happened?"

"Everything's fine. Nothing happened." Korra really didn't want to have this conversation right now.

"We heard Asami shout and when we came out both of you were gone."

"We just had a...misunderstanding." That's a poor answer to...what I did, Korra thought. But right now, Korra didn't care.

"What type of misunderstanding?

"It's nothing. We got it figured out. Now I just want to go to bed. So, goodnight."

Korra tried to walk away but Tenzin grabbed her arm, "It's still daylight out."

"I know. But I'm tired. So, goodnight." Korra pulled her arm out of Tenzin's grip and headed to her cabin. Korra heard footsteps behind her after she walked for a little bit and she whirled. Korra expected to see Tenzin but she saw Asami instead, "I thought I said I was going to bed."

"You did. And I said I wasn't going to let you out of my sight for the next few days."

"So that means coming to my cabin and staying there?"

"Yes. If you have a problem with that, I'm more than happy to let someone else do that instead."

Korra sighed. She saw Tenzin still staring her from behind Asami a ways away, "Fine. You win. But I'm not explaining why you're coming with me. I'm too tired for that right now."

"That's okay, I've already thought of an excuse."

"Okay." Korra turned back around and resumed walking to her cabin. When they arrived, Korra opened the door for Asami and Naga and walked in after them. The cabin wasn't much. Enough room for a bed, a small bathroom, a dresser, a chair and a desk. Naga laid down at the foot of the bed while Korra went to the dresser to get clothes. She then, headed to the bathroom to get changed. When Korra got out, she saw that Asami had moved the chair next to the bed. She had taken her jacket and gloves off and put them on the desk.

Asami smiled when she saw Korra, "And you still look amazing! You should have your hair down more." Korra's cheeks started to heat up again, "And your blush just ties it all together."

Korra looked down and said in a small voice, "Th-thanks." Korra looked back up at the beauty, "You're gorgeous, too, you know."

Asami smile became bigger and Korra just couldn't help but smile, too, "You are so cute, now!"

Korra knew that her face was probably completely red by now. Korra tried to move the conversation away from this, "Are you just going to sit there all night?"

"If I have to-."

"You don't."

"Yes, I do. What I was going to say was if I have to sleep here in the chair, I will."

A thought popped into Korra's head that made her face completely red by now, "You-you could sleep in the bed. It's big enough for two."

"I had hoped you would say that."

"You-you did?"

"Of course! That's why I said it."

Korra just tried to hide her blush now by climbing into bed, "Good-goodnight, Asami."

"Goodnight, Korra."

Korra thought about the day and sadness just rushed in. Followed by shame. Korra rolled over so her back was to Asami as tears started to roll down her face. She tried not to move anymore to show that she was crying. Korra couldn't keep a sob from escaping her mouth. She hoped Asami didn't hear. Korra stopped moving to listen if Asami heard. Just when Korra thought she didn't hear, she felt a weight come on the bed and arms wrapped themselves around her.

"It's okay, Korra. I know, I know." Korra turned over and cried into Asami's chest, "I know. It's been a rough few days."

"I-I-I'm s-s-s-orry, A-as-sami! I-I'm s-sorry a-about wh-at happen-ed today!"

Asami shushed her and said, "It's okay, it's okay. I know, I know. It wasn't your fault. You were put in a hard position and everyone expected you to be okay. And you weren't."

"I-I was so sc-scared that Amon would do-do this! For-for weeks I've been t-terrified!"

"Have you told anyone this?"

"N-no."

"Not even Tenzin?"

"N-n-no. I've been t-too scared!"

"Oh, Korra! Why didn't you come to me then? I thought we were close enough for this."

"I-I d-didn't...I-I don't kn-know."

Asami pulled Korra so that Asami's chin was on Korra's head, "No wonder you did that. You must've thought that no one was paying attention, right?" Korra nodded, "Oh, I'm so sorry! I was so involved in Amon I didn't even realize that you were suffering."

"I-it's not y-your fault. It's m-mine."

"No." She said sternly, "It's not your fault. It's never your fault when you're suffering and you want people to see you and help you. Okay? It's not your fault. Please say that's it's not your fault."

"Then I would be lying."

"Don't you dare say that! It's-not-your-fault!"

"I could've gone to someone. But, I didn't. I bottled it in and it resulted in me wanting to...wanting to k-kill myself." It was the first time Korra admitted to herself that she wanted to kill herself.

Asami pulled back to look at Korra in the eyes, "Did you try to hint at anyone that you were suffering?"

"Y-yes."

"In conversations or in your actions?"

"Both."

"Did anyone question you about it?"

"No."

"Did you hurt yourself in any other way previously?"

"No."

"Is that the truth?"

Korra sighed, "No."

"What did you do?"

"I-I don't want to say."

"Why not?"

"You'll just want to throw me down that cliff yourself."

"Do you think that low of me?"

"No-no! Never!" Korra hastened to say.

"Then why won't you tell me?"

"I'm-I'm too ashamed."

Asami took a deep breath, "Do you trust me?"

"Con-considering today, with my life."

"Then, please, tell me."

"I-I would burn myself."

"With what?"

"My firebending. Then I would heal it with my waterbending. So, you don't have to worry about that anymore."

Before Asami could say anything there was a knock on the door, "You can stay here. I'll tell them you're sleeping."

"How will you explain you being here?"

"You don't need to worry about that. We're going to continue this conversation when I get back."

"Okay."

Asami got off the bed and went to the door. Korra heard her parents and Tenzin. The door shut as Asami went outside. Korra heard voices but couldn't hear what they were saying. After a few minutes, the door opened again and someone came inside. Korra was still laying down and closed her eyes so she couldn't see anything.

"See," Came Asami's voice, "She's safe and asleep."

"If she's safe, then why are you here?" That was Korra's father.

"So she doesn't run off again."

"One of us can do that, Asami dear." And that was her mother, "We're her family."

Korra was angry at that but stayed still, "And I'm her friend. I told her I was going to stay with her. I'm not going back on my word."

"You're not going back on your word for her not running away again? What happened?" And there was Tenzin.

"She would rather I not say."

"But she's asleep." said her mother, "What she doesn't know won't hurt her."

"One, she won't be if we keep talking. And, two, I never go back on my word."

"What happened?" Tenzin repeated.

"Nothing major."

"We'll decide that." said her father.

"I'm not going to tell you and how dare you try to betray your daughter's trust?"

"We're just trying to look out for her." said Senna.

"And so am I. If you trust your daughter, then please leave."

"You're kicking us out?" asked Tonraq.

"Yes, so, please leave."

"Let the girl rest." Came Katara. Korra didn't even realize that she was there.

"Thank you, Master Katara."

Korra heard shuffling and then the door closed again. She heard voices outside again then the door opened again, "We'll bring some food for you and Korra for if she wakes up." said Senna.

"Thank you." The door closed again and there was a loud sigh. After a little bit, a voice said, "You can open your eyes now, Korra." Korra didn't until there was a weight on the bed again. Korra saw Asami look at her with her head resting on her hand which was holding her head up above the bed, "Now, you were saying?"

"What was I saying?"

"You were talking about you hurting yourself."

"I-I had finished my story. You're the one who brought it up."

"Fine. Did anyone ever catch you hurting yourself?"

"No."

"Then how is it your fault?"

"Because I chose to hurt myself?"

"Did you do it for fun?"

Korra looked at Asami confused, "Why would anyone hurt themselves for fun?"

"You'd be surprised. Now, did you?"

"No, of course not!"

"Then, again, how is it your fault?"

"I-I don't know." Korra finally admitted.

"Exactly, you were put in a hard position and everyone expected you to be fine. No offense, but, you probably weren't ready for the Amon crisis."

"I forced myself into that situation."

"Yes, but technically you weren't legally an adult. So, you could've been forced to not be involved. You went into a situation that you weren't ready for and everyone expected you to be fine."

Korra felt really tired at this point, "Can we continue this conversation later?"

"As long as you realize that it isn't your fault that you tried to do it."

"I do now, thanks to you."

"Good." Asami leaned forward and kissed Korra on the forehead, "Goodnight, Korra."

"Goodnight, Asami." Asami tried getting up out of the bed when Korra asked in a small voice, "Could you stay with me until I fall asleep?"

"Of course." Asami laid down and Korra put her head on Asami's shoulder. Korra fell asleep soon after.