After watching the season 3 finale of Legend of Korra, I'm very excited for season 4 to begin. I absolutely loved it. No worries, won't spoil it for anyone^^
This is my first LOK fanfic and first big fanfic I've written in a while, so please be gentle with me.
Fire
Air
Water
Earth
Avatar Korra accomplished many things during her time: she prevented an Equalist invasion on Republic City, imprisoned Vatuu in the spirit world, opened the gates to the spirit world, brought the airbenders back from the brink of extinction, and defeated the Red Lotus.
After the assassination of the Earth Queen by Zaheer and his gang a successor was put on the throne, and the Earth Kingdom regained order. Soon after, the nation became seclusive from the rest of the world, allowing limited access in or out of the nation in an attempt to protect their new monarch.
Alongside her friends Mako, Bolin, and Asami, Avatar Korra tried to unite the nations and bring balance to the world once again. Sadly Avatar Korra's time on this earth came to an end before this could be done. Soon after the Avatar's death the Earth Kingdom closed the gates, cutting off all forms of communication with the other nations; no one could enter or leave the land.
Several years have gone by since Avatar Korra's passing, and the world still remain divided as the Earth Kingdom remains closed to the outside world. This has made it impossible for the White Lotus to find the new Avatar.
Over the years, the world hasn't changed too much. The Earth Kingdom remains under the rule of the monarchy, although no one is exactly sure on the state of the nation. The United Republic of Nations has continued to grow, and Republic City has flourished under the leadership of president Bolin. The city is cleaner, richer and safer as the numbers of triads are dwindling due to police chief Mako's vow to get rid of crime in the city. Benders and nonbenders live side by side peacefully, although not entirely equally for the teenagers as young benders must attend a special school designed to help benders master bending techniques for their elements, while nonbenders attend an ordinary school to receive an education and must take up a life skill that will contribute to the city, or find work. Many don't think it's fair, but everyone lives happy as the city continues to grow.
Due to the Earth Kingdom having sealed itself from the world, the leaders of the Fire Nation and Water Tribes begin to discuss ways of getting into the kingdom. They have tried talking with the Earth King, but have been refused many times. With hostility growing between the nations the world cannot go on long without the Avatar.
This is where the story begins.