Korra sat in the middle of the snow drift. The wind blew ever so softly around her gently picking up her hair and brushing it across her face. The silence was almost deafening and a drastic change from the fast pace of the life she had grown accustom to only a few months ago in Republic City.

But those days were past. Amon was gone, her bending was back and pro-bending was but a figment of her imagination, a memory from another lifetime.

Now that Korra had unlocked her airbending and had met Aang face to face, it was clear Korra had partially unlocked her spiritual side. But she had a long way to go before Korra could definitively say she had mastered it. And patience was not Korra's strong suite.

"Patience. Patience and dedication. You must meditate every day. Then one day… it will just click," Tenzin reassured.

"That sounds like airbending," Korra sneered.

"Korra, you need to meditate. It's how Aang got into the spirit world and it's the only way you'll get in. Besides, I should mention, you did eventually unlock your airbending so-"

"That's because I feared for Mako's life," Korra said flatly crossing her arms. So was that how she'd get into the spirit world then? Mako would have to fear for his life? It wasn't really something she wanted to put her new boyfriend through. Although Katara had once told her the story of how Aang would go into the avatar state because Katara was in danger. But that wasn't the same as entering the spirit world.

"Why can't everything be as easy as bending? If this was a firebending test I'd be so much farther along." Korra thought.

"Maybe you should take a break from the chores of today and go find a quiet place. See if you can meditate and get into the spirit world," Tenzin suggested.

Korra sighed loudly. "If you insist. What about watching Ikki, Jinora and Meelo?"

"I'll take care of them for today," Tenzin reassured.

Tenzin began walking back into the living quarters as Korra began to walk out the door to find her quite place. Right as he got to the doorway he paused and turned around.

"Korra?"

"Yes Tenzin?"

"Like everything you've done before, you'll get it eventually. I know you will. You've got a lot of talent. Just be patient and it'll come to you. And if you need help… I'll be here."

Korra smiled. "Thanks Tenzin," she replied as she walked out the door into the snow.

There were plenty of times where Korra was convinced Tenzin had lost his mind. And this wasn't the first time the two had clashed on ways to approach a concept. Most notably was the debate over pro-bending. But for all his weird quirks and strange philosophies, Korra knew at the end of the day Tenzin cared deeply for her. He was always there to look after her and protect her in every way possible. In a way Tenzin was like a second father to her. Especially during her days in Republic City when she was far away from home.

But now it was time to try to enter the spirit world. Korra was determined that this time would be the time she'd get it right. Tenzin told Korra that Aang always found it easier to concentrate in a silent place. Now if Korra could only focus hard enough maybe she could enter the spirit world again. The times before felt like a freak accident and Korra could hardly figure out why she could enter sometimes and not other times.

"You're getting ahead of yourself as usual, Korra. We haven't decided if you've past your firebending test yet."

"Ever since you were a little girl you've excelled at the physical side of bending but completely ignored the spiritual side. The avatar must master both."

Korra slumped over and rested her elbows on her lap as she sat criss-cross. This wasn't working the way she wanted to. And all she could think about was the criticism of her past mentors. They always saw her as out of control and reckless. Korra always felt defensive around them.

"Why can't they just appreciate me for the way I am? Why do I have to be just like them or just the way they want me to be for them to approve of me?" Korra asked herself.

Korra grudgingly decided to give it another shot. She sat up and rested her gaze on the slowly falling snowflakes. A strange peace began to flood her body as she became enthralled with each snowflake falling. Her focus began to increase substantially and suddenly it felt as if she was being transported to another world.

In a moment she felt herself leave her body.

Korra looked down.

Her skin was blue.