Hi, This is Silver Omega 01 finally returning from a long hiatus.

This story is an improved rewrite of my original story, expanded and altered, as well as completely adjusted for the revelations of Book 2!

I really hope you guys enjoy it! If you read the original version, try comparing the two!

Oh, and for new readers; My account is named for Silver, not the other way around :P

Enjoy!

The First Avatar

Book 1: Greed

Chapter 01: Silver

Korra's eyes shifted back and forth as she walked through the halls of the Air Temple. Asami Sato, her crush's girlfriend, was walking behind her, following the avatar to her new room. Ever since the incident with her father, Asami and the Fire Ferret Brothers were staying with Tenzin's family on Air Temple Island. Korra had been happy to offer the help, feeling responsible for what happened, but she wasn't prepared for the awkwardness of being alone with the wealthy woman.

"So, this is the female dormitory. Tenzin had a room made up for you, right next to mine. I hope you don't mind." Korra said sheepishly.

Asami chuckled lightly. "Korra, there's no need to be nervous. I'm not upset about what happened with dad." Asami paused for a second, before looking down, "Not with you anyway."

Korra sighed. It was more the Mako thing that had her on edge, but at least she knew Asami didn't blame her! Arriving at the room, Korra opened the door and grinned. "And this is your new home! Tenzin made sure to let us have single rooms so it's more comfy than the communal rooms. We have a private bath at the end of the hall and an outdoor hot spring as well, but that's meant for meditation."

Asami smiled at the little room. It was small and cute! Like a little inn room. "Thank you Korra, I'll be sure to thank Tenzin too!"

Korra relaxed completely, and began helping Asami unpack her numerous belongings. After about half an hour, they were interrupted by Pema, whom came waddling in, uncomfortable from her pregnancy.

"Korra" she began, clearly worried about something, "There is someone here to see you."

"To see me? If its Lin again, tell her I didn't steal her pastries!" Korra yelled, looking flustered. Pema and Asami knew this was a lie, as Korra could rarely resist the urge to indulge in sweets.

"It's not Lin, though she is here too. Korra, I think you should be careful. This person has Tenzin and Lin on edge, and anyone who can do that is either very important, or very dangerous." Pema warned, her concern becoming more prevalent in her voice. Korra became serious for a second and looked to Asami, whose expression mirrored Korra's. Silently slipping her Shock Glove into her jacket, Asami followed Korra and Pema to the courtyard. Despite the slow speed at which they moved, in order to accommodate Pema, they felt like the arrival at the courtyard came too fast. They were momentarily blinded by the light, as they had been inside for a while, but when they adjusted, Korra saw her visitor.

It was a woman, maybe in her twenties, sitting cross-legged on the stairs, staring quietly out over the sea and the city beyond it. Korra swallowed as she got closer. The woman's eyes were a deep blue and her hair was pure white. Her clothing was similar to a kimono, but it was pure white and incorporated a pair of tight white pants that looked almost like tights. There were several small blue details all over the outfit, and in the small comb that held her hair in a ponytail, a more feminine version of Korra's own.

Neither Tenzin nor Korra had to announce her presence before the woman turned to look at Korra. Korra felt her breathing become shallow as the azure eyes looked back and forth, taking in every inch of Korra's form. The Avatar felt strangely cold beneath the gaze, almost like she was completely bare.

Silently, the woman stood up and raised a hand, beckoning Korra to her. Almost without thinking, Korra staggered forward and stopped just an arm's reach away from the girl. She looked younger close up, almost the same age as Korra.

"Ahem. Well Korra, this is our… guest." Tenzin began, before the woman interrupted.

"My name is Silver. Silver Uzume. And no, Silver is not my real name, but a nickname." The newly introduced Silver said, her voice youthful, but motherly.

"I'm Korra." The Avatar responded, gently shaking Silver's outstretched hand.

"I know who you are, we've already met!" Silver chuckled.

"We did? When?" Korra asked.

"Seventeen years ago, when you were first born. When I turned you into the Avatar." Silver smiled.

Korra and the other onlookers stared silently back at the white haired girl, Korra and Bolin's mouths hung open a little and Mako's eyes went wide as saucers. "Um, I think I misheard you." Korra began, trying to rationalise the statement. "I mean, you don't look more than a few years older than me! And people aren't made into Avatars, they're born like it."

Silver chuckled. "Not true, on either front. You become an Avatar after birth, but within a few minutes. And I am far older than you or anyone here. In fact, I predate the Avatar Cycle."

Korra's nervous smile became a sudden serious frown. "This isn't funny anymore. Just who the heck are you!?"

Silver smiled again and pulled Korra towards her, so their faces were only inches apart. "I am Silver Uzume. I am the First Avatar."

Tenzin frowned deeply while Korra and the others reacted with shock and fear. "Y-you can't be! This has to be a sick joke! Are you with Amon or something!?" Mako yelled, taking a step forward, ready to attack. He hesitated when he noticed Silver's eyes flicker toward him, and then back to Korra, whom she still had gripped by the collar.

"I am not with Amon. As an Avatar and a Bender, I'm against his views, or at least his methods. And I don't lie without an incredible need to." Silver said, backing away from Korra, whom seemed to be in shock.

Asami and Bolin moved to be on either side of her and Mako and Lin edged closer as well, planning an explosive counterattack if Silver tried anything. Korra found her voice again and looked Silver dead in the eye.

"Say I do believe you; what do you want with me? Why are you here?" she asked.

"I am here to train you Korra. There is a lot more going on in the World than just Amon, and you need to be prepared. You should also know that you won't master airbending without my help. I want to help you, and can be a very good friend if you let me." The alleged Avatar said, stepping forward.

Korra didn't move as she tried to process all of the information. It had to be impossible… There was no way for this woman to be the First Avatar! Even the first wasn't an immortal being, and how else would she have lived for all these years! But despite every logical part of her telling her it was wrong; Korra couldn't bring herself to distrust this woman. "Prove it to me. Bend all the elements at once." She said, deciding on a test.

No matter what, if she couldn't bend the elements, she couldn't be Avatar. Silver smiled at the proposition and stepped away from the others, going down the short flight of stairs to the wider courtyard. As Korra and the others stood to watch, Silver breathed deeply and spat a small ball of flames from her lips, before balancing it on her finger. She then tapped the ground with her foot and raised a stone seat for herself to sit on, before gathering an orb of water from a nearby puddle of rainwater and then finished with a flourish of air to return her to the standing position. The moves had been delicate and refined, but undoubtedly bending.

The watching audience gasped with surprise and amazement. It was guaranteed, she was an Avatar; maybe not the one she claimed to be, but at least a powerful one. Korra ran down to where Silver stood and offered her hand. "I guess that proves you're an Avatar. Sorry for not trusting you." the water tribe girl said, smiling slightly.

Silver shook her outstretched hand with a big grin. "It is fine; you had no reason to believe me. I know you still doubt that I am the first, but that will be proven with time. Now, I need to do something important before I can train you, but will you accept me as a master?"

Korra looked nervous. "Well, I already have a master. Tenzin is my teacher. And what would you need me to do anyway?"

"Korra, I think it may be worth taking her offer. If everything she said is true, I may not be able to help you airbend." Tenzin said, swallowing his pride in the face of this new master for Korra.

"Tenzin is right. He will still be an important part of your training, but I need you to do something; kneel before me." Silver said, becoming serious. Korra scowled at this; she really didn't like bowing to others; even if it was only a sign of respect.

"Okay then." She sighed, kneeling down. She felt a little bitter at being made to bow, but soon this thought had vanished, as Silver swept behind the younger girl and pressed two fingers into her forehead and the side of her throat. Instantly, Korra let out a weak cry and her body convulsed. A pale white light began to shine from her eyes and mouth before disappearing like mist.

Korra, feeling sick and scared, slumped forward. She tried to stand but her legs were too weak to support her. A sudden weight dropped into her stomach. Had Silver just…!?

Desperately, Korra pounded the ground, but it would not move to her will. She punched the air but no flames, or even smoke appeared. Lastly, she shakily tried to grip the water that had gathered on the ground, but it didn't even ripple.

Her bending was gone.

"Y-You stole my bending!?" Korra cried; her voice breaking.

"What!?" Tenzin yelled, and Korra's friends quickly moved to surround Silver, ready to attack.

"Give it back to her! Do it now!" Mako roared, hot flames burning around his hands.

Silver glared at him. "No. Her bending was weak, and her spirit was even weaker. In order to restore her to the level of an Avatar; she must begin from scratch; just like the First Avatar!"

Mako growled like an animal. Hearing Silver refer to herself in the third person only served to add fuel to his raging fire. Bolin and Asami were seething too, with Asami already sporting her electrified glove which crackled menacingly, and Bolin shook the ground slightly; leaving tiny cracks in the floor.

At once, all three pounced on Silver; shooting fire, rocks and electricity in all directions. Silver wasted no time in chi-blocking both of the Fire Ferrets before turning on Asami. The two women locked hands as they pushed against each other, but Silver diffused the energy that was coursing through her. Without the added power of the glove, Asami was weaker than Silver and was quickly thrown to the ground to join Korra and the two boys. Lin moved to stop the fight, but Tenzin got in her way; knowing even she would be no use here.

"Silver, please stop this! Is there no way to train Korra without taking her bending!?" Tenzin begged; looking desperately between the calm Silver and the nearly catatonic Korra.

Silver looked at Korra as she answered him. "No. I wouldn't have done it otherwise." She said, before kneeling beside Korra. "I know this is hard, but trust me. Your power will return; stronger than ever. For now, rest." And with that, Silver raised her palm to Korra's face. A wave of exhaustion hit Korra and she slumped backwards; Silver catching her just short of hitting the hard stone floor. Lifting her into her arms, the First Avatar stood and walked with Pema to Korra's bedroom.

"It will be hard; but it'll all be normal soon; I promise…Raava."

Well, that was the first chapter. I'll be releasing them as I write them, so please be patient!

I hope you enjoyed, and i'd appreciate hearing your thoughts in either a review or a PM!