This is the first fanfiction I've ever written, so I apologize if it's no good.

Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender, nor do I own The Legend of Korra in any way shape or form.

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Upon entering the ever-so-crowded Republic City, she sees Aang's statue and is immediately captivated by it.

It's like he's actually standing over her; watching as she takes her journey into new a land. His land.

She suddenly wonders what he was like-how he managed to bring peace to the four nations. Of course, Katara had told her stories, but nothing that wasn't entirely of importance. She had asked a couple of times what it was like to travel with Aang; how his personality was, if he had any fears, but Katara only gave brief answers. Korra suspected it was because there was still a part of Katara that still ached and mourned her husband's death, and she couldn't blame her. So she never asked again, regardless of her curiosity. She felt sort of responsible in a way for his death, since she was the new avatar, after all, which was even more of a reason to stay away from the topic.

But, as she stared up to the giant looming statue, all the questions she had asked before came rushing back into her mind. How long did it take? Where did he find the courage to face the Fire Lord? Was he as wise and powerful as this statue and friends made him out to be? What was his secret to victory? Did he have any fears?

She wished she could ask him these things. She wished she could have someone other than Katara, Tenzin and the White Lotus group to go to for guidance. She wished she had someone to turn to who shared the same burden as her.

But she knew that was impossible, considering the avatar had to die in order for a new avatar to be born. If only she could enter the spirit world….

She quickly shook these thoughts out of her head. There was no sense in thinking these things now.

"Let's go, Naga," she whispered and slightly whipped Naga's saddle as they turned the opposite direction.

Perhaps one day her questions will be answered….