Author notes: Hi! This is my first story ever also English is not my first language. I really liked this AU so I got to writing it down. I'm not very sure about the point of view and if it is easy to read or not, any criticism presented politely is more than welcome! What follows is a little bit of explaining what my headcanon is. I don't own the characthers and the world of Avatar, neither do I own the songs that I reference in this story. It will probably have up to 7 chapters. I hope you enjoy reading it!
Modern day AU, where there is bending and the avatar but it's not a big deal the time that has passed from Aang's generation is the same but there have been more technological advancements.
Metal benders are an elite among benders and are common in the police force as they are able to deflect bullets and all that stuff, lightning benders are requested in power factories to help in case of blackouts but are not well paid, earth benders are common among construction workers, water benders are respected as healers but that is pretty much it, air benders are still very few and only Aang's family and they live isolated trying to preserve their culture in a world that is moving on very quickly. Since the avatar is not as a big of a deal Korra was trained but also lived a pretty normal life at the south pole with her family and Katara as a water bending master, she has always loved music and box so when Tenzin offered her to go to RC and learn air bending she went happily as to pursue her other passions too. There she met Mako and Bolin and started playing and working at the club, she had an on again off again relationship with Mako for almost two years in which the events from the first book took place. But Korra here is less scared of Amon since being the avatar is not all she is, she is calmer and defeats Amon without having to lose all bending except for air bending. She does all this in collaboration with the police but never discloses to the public her identity as the avatar.
One year later they meet Asami as Mako's girlfriend.
CH 1
It's a Friday night at the Swinging Fire Ferrets, when Korra gets there is almost opening time and Mako and Bolin are setting up the tables while the musicians prepare the stage and their
instruments. She notices a girl by Mako's side, *probably the new girlfriend he's been bragging about* she grins and makes her way towards them. She is quickly introduced to Asami before Mako tells her to go and change.
At 21 the club opens up and the first patrons start coming in.
Korra has the first turn at the bar while the orchestra plays (Sophisticated Lady Billie Holiday), Opal's the singer as usual and Bolin looks at her with longing from the drum set. She serves a couple of drinks and catches Mako and Asami cuddling in a corner. A fond smile escapes her.
Next song Mako, Asami and the bassist start to play Embraceable you (Nat King Cole Trio), Mako's voice fills the room and takes Korra back to their relationship and all the time he used to sing
softly to her when she was feeling overwhelmed by her responsibilities, she smiles at the memory while polishing a glass. She also remembers all their stupid fights, she sighs and thinks it really
is better this way, they are both happier as friends. Asami seems sweeter and less headstrong than her she's probably a better fit for Mako then her. Opal: you seem thoughtful tonight Korra,
everything ok? K: yeah, just a bit tired after practice. The usual? O: yes please Korra starts preparing a Sazerac for Opal.
Asami plays and sings a guitar solo of Quiet nights and quiet stars (Stacey Kent) with Bolin's drums accompanying her. Opal and Korra chat about her O: I think I might have seen her at uni,
I think she might be a physics or engineering student, I don't see her at the history department but she comes to the lectures on avatar's history... I wonder how Mako could have met her..."
K *suddenly feels uneasy*: so are you going to ask Bo anytime soon? You see the way he looks at you don't you? O*blushes a lot*: don't be silly he is a friend! Anyway, it's my turn on stage!
k:a friend aha! Opal makes her way to the stage still a bit flushed
Opal starts singing The man I love (Billie Holiday) "one day he'll come along, the man I love, and he will be big and strong...the man I love" Asami gets to the bar Korra:"something to drink?" Asami nods. Korra: "let me guess...a cosmopolitan?" A: an Old Fashioned, please
There is a little bit of embarrassment *come on Korra you can handle this, start from a common ground...Mako!* Korra:"so, how did you and Mako meet?" Asami: "I ran him over with my scooter and then asked him out" Korra:"ahah poor Mako!" Asami: "he was a little bit shocked, at
first I thought he didn't like me because he just stood there with is mouth open while I gave him my number ahah!" Korra: "no no, that is a typical sign of Mako liking someone, it's his smolder!" Korra then does her famous Mako imitations but with an open mouth. They both laugh and Korra feels all previous embarrassment wash away while Opal starts singing Me Myself and I (Billie Holiday).
Asami: "you know, before I met you I must admit I was a bit worried about you and Mako spending all this time together, but you seem like you two really are just friends and you seem trustworthy" Korra: "well thank you, you seem great too. Mako is lucky but now that I think about
it, he always had good taste in women" she winks a little and Asami laughs, Asami:"He sure does ".
Mako comes back down from the stage and gently coaxes Asami on, she starts singing and playing What a Wonderful World (Stacey Kent's version) Korra looks at her for a while before Mako's voice brings her back to reality. Mako: "so...you two seemed to get along..." Korra: "don't worry I didn't tell you what a lousy boyfriend you were ;)" Mako:" Hey! I was not a lousy boyfriend!" Korra: "relax Mako, she seems great I hope you manage to keep her" Mako: "thank you. I was thinking maybe you to should duet" Korra:"uh, I guess we could...ok." . They get back to work with Asami's sweet voice filling the club.
The song ends and Bolin comes along Bolin:" hey K what do you say we get them moving a little?" Korra:"you know I'm always up for it "*grins*
Mako gets on stage: Thank you Asami. And now a bit of dancing with our orchestra!
Korra (trumpet), Bolin (drums and voice), Opal (voice) and the rest of the musicians get on stage and start playing. It don't Mean a thing, E-flat Boogie (Buster Smith), Perdido (Duke Ellington), Mahogany Hall Stomp (Louis Armstrong) and Hello Dolly (Louis Armstrong).
Korra sees Mako and Asami dancing when there are no customers at the bar.
Mako: alright, it's getting late so let's cool down a little. Now that I have the chance I'd like to remind you that from 1 pm to closing time there is an open jam session, everyone can join so please do!
Asami and Korra get back on stage, they chose to perform Dream A little dream of me (Ella and Louis version) Bolin and Opal are dancing while Mako watches Asami from the bar in awe.
The song ends and Korra and Asami get down the stage while Opal and the orchestra get back on and start playing Fine and Mellow by Billie Holiday
Korra *sighs* Asami:"you ok?" Korra: "yeah, I just don't like singing..." Asami:" don't say that Korra, you were great! Right Mako?" Mako:" it's what I've been saying since I met her but she won't listen" Korra:"you know I don't like being in the spotlight...I've had enough of that.". Asami:*looks at mako questioningly* Mako:*shakes his head*.
Asami: "well, I think you sing very well but if you don't like it that's up to you. Anyway, would you fix me another Old Fashioned?" Korra:"sure, I could use a drink too. Mako?" Mako:"yes thank you"
Lover Man plays while mako and Asami dance, Korra watches them while preparing their drinks.
Later after the jam session
Mako: "are you sure?" Korra:"yes don't worry Mako come on!It's just closing the club I've done it a million times" Mako:"alright alright thanks see you tomorrow" :) Asami waves goodbye Korra:"bye you two".
Bolin:"hey K I know I said I would help you close up but I also told Opal I would escort her back home since she lives so far away..." Opal:"don't worry we can wait so Korra doesn't have to walk home alone" Korra:"no it's ok, my apartment is near *she lies* and you have lectures tomorrow right?" Opal: "yes...", Bolin looks at her disapprovingly for the lie:"are you sure?" Korra:"yeah Bo you know I can handle myself anyway" Bolin looks at her with a look that says that is not why he is offering :"ok thank you than" Opal:"thanks Korra see you".
She tidies up a little more than finally closes up. She walks to the nearest alley where she left her glider, puts headphones on and flies towards temple Island while Tranquillity by Bobby Hutcherson plays in her headphones.
