Chapter 1
Korra sat in her room in the compound at the South Pole. The Avatar just passed her Fire Bending test, and she now only needed to master Air Bending. The young Avatar heard that an Air Bison had landed on the snow, and the young woman exited the house.
"Mother, it is great to see you," spoke Tenzin as he hugged Katara who smiled. A small water whip hit the Air Bending Master. The person who hit him laughed.
"Kya!
"Lighten up Tenzin, you are always so focused on being a serious Air Bending teacher that you never had fun," spoke his older sister Kya.
"I do have fun, but this is childish," spoke Tenzin as he raised his voice. Kya laughed.
"Hello Auntie Kya," spoke the three Air Babies as they ran toward the Water Bender and hugged her. Tenzin just looked away.
The Air Bending Master noticed the young Avatar. "Korra," spoke Tenzin as Korra smiled and approached the Air Bender.
"Master Tenzin, it is an honor for you to visit me. I cannot wait to learn Air Bending," smiled Korra excitedly. She noticed that Meelo used his bending to make a snowman.
"Yes, well, I," spoke Tenzin as he paused. He knew he had to tell the news to Korra but it was difficult for him to do so.
"You will need to tell it sooner or later," spoke his wife Pema as Katara observed her son and her daughter in law.
"You are not staying," spoke Katara. That was not a question, as the aging Water Bending Master correctly perceived the situation.
"I think we need to talk inside," spoke Tenzin as Katara nodded, and the four adults went to the main house in the compound.
"I will let you settle in. I will come to speak with you shortly," spoke Korra as she decided to give Tenzin some space with his family.
As the four adults entered the house, Korra saw that the three Air Babies were still playing in the snow. "What are you playing?" asked Korra as she sat on her knees.
"I am Snow Bending!" exclaimed Meelo as he then saw Korra's animal companion.
"An Air Bison!" spoke Meelo as he ran towards Naga and using air currents sat on the polar bear's dog's head, "Fly Air Bison, fly,"
Korra chuckled in amusement; "Are you building something?" asked Korra the two girls.
"Yes, we are building a snowman but without Air Bending," spoke Jinora
"Oh, I know, I know, Korra, would you like to build a snowman?" asked Ikki as Korra smiled.
"Let's do this," spoke Korra as she joined the two Air Bending girls in building their small project.
An hour later, Korra led the three exhausted kids into the main house of the compound, where they saw Tenzin sitting with his family at one side of the table, with some members of the White Lotus on another.
"Thank you for looking out for them. I can take it from here," spoke Pema as she led the babies to their room.
"Hello Korra, we were about to talk about your progress," spoke Tenzin as Korra sat on an available seat at the table.
"Look, I understand you cannot stay here. I just mastered Fire Bending, and the only element I have yet to master is Air Bending. Since you cannot stay here to train me, I could instead come with you to the Republic City," suggested Korra
"Absolutely not. You are not ready; it is too dangerous for you to be there. Avatar Aang tasked us to keep you safe," spoke one of the senior members of the White Lotus.
"But I want to go," spoke Korra
"Korra, it is true. The city has seen better days. The Triads cause havoc in many poorer areas, Councilman Tarrlok is manipulating other Council members to pass draconian laws that create more conflicts, and Equalist group has emerged, advocating equality for non benders," spoke Tenzin.
"See? You are not ready to face the dangers of the city!" spoke another member of the White Lotus.
"I will do fine, I promise," spoke Korra as she eagerly wanted to travel to the city and escape her current confinement.
"I know that my husband wanted to keep next Avatar safe, but I think Korra is ready to go. Aang was twelve when he was faced with saving the world. As you just stated, the Republic City is in chaos, with various political groups trying to push their own agenda. What they need, and what the city needs, is someone to bring all their interests in balance, and that is precisely what the Avatar does. I think Korra can help the city," spoke Katara as Korra smiled.
"I suppose. But the city is still very dangerous," spoke Tenzin
"I can live on Air Temple Island with you," suggested Korra
"I," spoke Tenzin
"I think it would be great idea, don't you think son? Air Temple Island is a very safe location, and Korra will have a lot of time to train in Air Bending," spoke Katara
"Fine. But please don't cause damage to the city, as the police would be likely to arrest you and I would need to deal with that mess," spoke Tenzin
"I will do my best Tenzin," smiled Korra as she hugged him.
"Great, so I will see you soon in the Republic City. I will leave you some money in case you will get hungry," spoke Tenzin as he went to spend some time with his wife and kids.
"Katara, thank you," spoke Korra
After Korra visited her parents, she climbed on Naga, where the two traveled to a ship, which swam to the Republic City.
"Look Naga, this city is awesome," spoke Korra in amazement. The sixteen years old grew up in a small compound, and she never seen so many people in one place.
"I am hungry, lets find some food," spoke Korra as the two approached one small stand. "Hello, I would like to try everything," spoke Korra
"That would be twenty yuans," spoke the merchant as Korra took out the money, and counted it.
The merchant re counted the money and gave the meat to Korra, who thanked her. "Come, Naga, let's eat this delicious meat," spoke Korra as she gave some meat to her polar bear dog.
Korra bit some of her own food, "This is so good," spoke Korra as she finished her first portion before starting the next one.
As Korra stood on the ground, a moped hit her. Korra fell on the ground, while Naga barked. "Watch it, I," spoke Korra as the driver took off her helmet, and waved her long raven hair.
"I am so sorry that I hit you. I cannot believe I am so clumsy," spoke the other young woman.
"That's alright, I guess," spoke Korra, "My name is Korra,"
"Asami," spoke Asami as she extended her hand, and the two ladies shook their hands.
"Well, it was good meeting you Asami, but I have to find the Air Temple Island," spoke Korra
"It's located there," spoke Asami as she pointed the direction, "I am sorry for hitting you. I know, let me take you to a restaurant. I will find you at the island," spoke Asami as Korra nodded.
"Sure. I would love to get to know the city, especially if I probably wont have much of an opportunity to explore it otherwise," spoke Korra as Asami climbed on her moped and drove away.
"Wow, I mean this girl is so beautiful. What do you think Naga, do you think me and Asami could become friends?" asked Korra but Naga was not paying much attention anymore, as the polar bear dog was eating her food.
"Right, thanks girl," laughed Korra as she climbed back on the polar bear dog, and Naga continued running.
Naga ran into one street and stopped. "I agree, lets get some rest," spoke Korra as she climbed of the polar bear dog. Korra noticed that three men approached one merchant.
"Look, I do not have the money. I can pay you next week," spoke the man.
"Lightning Bolt does not like waiting. We can take the money know, or we could leave a message," spoke the Water Bender in the group.
"Please, I just don't have the money," spoke the man as Korra approached the three benders. By their outfits, Korra reasoned that they all represented one element except Air.
"If you want to hurt him, you need to go through me," spoke Korra as she glared.
"Who do you think you are?" asked the Water Bender gangster.
"Why don't you come here and find out?" grinned Korra as she saw that the man sent water at her, which Korra instantly redirected. The fire bender then sent fire, which Korra caught with her arms, and took down the man. Only the Earth Bender remained.
"Listen we don't want trouble, so lets everyone walk away from this," spoke the black haired Earth Bender
"You started it, pal," spoke Korra as she sent fire at the young man, who instantly formed an earth wall before him.
"I can do this all day," spoke the guy
"Oh, its on," smiled Korra as she began using Earth Bending. She quickly realized that her opponent was a very talented Earth Bender, who easily blocked her water and fire attacks. Korra was a better Earth Bender, and she used her superior skills to force the man into defending himself.
"What is going on around here?" asked another person who just appeared on the street, "Bolin why are you fighting this woman?"
Bolin noticed that Korra stopped fighting, and stooped Earth bending as well. "Listen Kuvira, I know you don't like this small misunderstanding, but I bet you would not wish to tell your superior why Lightning Bolt Zolt is angry at him for arresting me for defending against a bender, who actually attacked me," spoke Bolin as the Kuvira looked at the two people.
"I will let this one go, but if I see more unrest, I will arrest both of you. Don't mess with me, newcomer," spoke the older woman as she left the scene.
"What the heck? I attacked you because it was you who attacked that man," spoke Korra
"Look, not everyone has an easy life, Miss Avatar, and some people have to resort to work for Triads. But at least, my gang never intends to commit violent crimes," spoke Bolin
"I don't care what this Kuvira woman told us, but I am seriously thinking of just smashing your face against the rock," spoke Korra
Bolin took a step back. "I know you don't want to do this. Unlike me, you are the Avatar, the bridge between the world, and the person who fights for justice. If we continue our previous fight, we would both get arrested, and I don't think it would be good for you to get arrested," spoke Bolin
"I, I cannot believe I am saying this, but you are right," spoke Korra
"See? We can get along. Listen, I am sorry about this fight. Let me take you for dinner at Narook's, he has the best Water Tribe noodles. I bet you would love them," smiled Bolin
"Really? You are asking me out, right now?" asked Korra
"So what? You are a strong powerful woman, and I think we would love spending time together. Come on, I could show you the Republic City underworld. You could explore the city at night, and if you come with me, nobody would hurt us, since people don't want to get in trouble with the Triad," spoke Bolin
"Well, I could check the city at night," Korra thought. Even though she knew that Asami invited her to some restaurant, she could actually see more of the city at night with Bolin.
"Splendid. Lets meet at the docks tomorrow night. I will come pick you up," spoke Bolin as he helped his friends and left.
Korra fumed. On the one hand, she let the three Triad members go, on the other she met a nice guy who clearly should not have been in a Triad. Korra looked at Naga and the two journeyed to the Air Temple Island.
Tenzin decided it would be a good idea for Korra to meet the press. Korra agreed, and later in the day she told the people that she planned to help the people of the Republic City. Tenzin stood next to his old friend Lin Bei Fong as the two of them watched the speech. Two more people listed to the speech.
"Listen, it is dangerous for the Avatar to help the city by herself. You are one of my finest men, and I want you to befriend her, and make her understand our point of view," spoke Tarrlok to a young man who stood next to him.
"I understand sir. I will help the Avatar to adjust to the life in the city," spoke the young man.
"Thank you Mako, I hope that Avatar Korra would join a Task Force I am assembling," smiled Councilman Tarrlok
"Korra! Her name is Korra!" spoke Bolin as he listed to the radio.
"Oh common, Bolin, out of all the girls you could find, you want to date the Avatar?" asked Shady Shin
"I can tell you she is special. She is not some cranky officer, like Kuvira who would be more hostile toward us. I think that if we don't antagonize her much, we wont have to deal with Korra as our enemy," spoke Bolin
The Triad Leader entered the room. "That's a very smart idea, Bolin. I knew it would be good to have you as a part of out gang. Unlike the unstable Agni Kais or even Monsoons, we do understand that we should not antagonize the Avatar," spoke Zolt.
But the Triple Threads were not the only ones to hear Korra's speech on the radio. A masked man stood next to the radio in a secret hideout. "How do you want to deal with this, Amon?" asked Lieutenant.
"The Avatar is early. We would have to accelerate our plans," spoke Amon as Lieutenant nodded.
A young woman entered the room. "My father asked me to bring you these new blueprints," spoke the woman.
"Thank you Miss Sato, your family was very helpful in our cause," spoke Amon as Asami nodded and exited the room. The young woman sighed, she did not agree with all Amon's ideas, but she had to follow the man to further her own goals.
A/N: After reading fanfic "Saga of Avatar Korra," and finding some images on Deviantart of Fallen Korra, Equalist Asami, Kingpin Mako, and Politician Bolin, I got inspired to write a more complex story, where Asami, Bolin, and Mako are more complex characters than in canon. Asami also has her own plans. Korra here will be like she was in canon. There will be no Probending championship.