Southern Water Tribe, White Lotus Compound…

Baara looked at the walls, made of snow and ice, and honestly it wasn't as impressive as many of the other things he'd seen during his travels.

"This is where Korra resides?" Bara asked.

Yu nodded, "It may not look like much, but it has everything she's needed for her training." At that moment, the gates opened allowing the pair in. "Let's go."

Bara and his uncle walked into the compound and came to stand before two individuals. One was a young woman with dark skin and long brown hair in a tri pony tails.

She was currently wearing a blue coat, that was usually worn by the water tribe, and a pelt of an animal that hung over her pants. She constantly glared at Bara. The woman next to her was old with white hair, in loops, and a kind and caring demeanor.

She was wearing a thick coat also colored like any other Water Tribesmen, and she had a Water Tribe engagement necklace around her neck.

Yu bowed to the old woman. "Mast Katara. It is great to see you again."

Bara immediately bowed after hearing her name. Katara walked up to Yu and rested an arm on his shoulder causing him to rise.

She smiled, "Yu, it has been a long time since I last saw you." She looked at Bara making him nervous until she smiled. "Of course, that's to be expected when you're out training an Avatar."

She walked over to Bara and took a closer look at him. "Just like Korra, you remind me so much of Aang. It is a joy to finally meet you. I hope my that my student hasn't caused you to much trouble."

Bara smiled, "Admittedly, he's gotten me into a few jams, but he's also been a great teacher. Not to mention all the fun we've had and the things we've seen."

He noticed the girl, who had to be Korra, was glaring at him..

Katara said, "This is Korra."

Bara walked up to her and held out his hand with a smile. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you Avatar Korra. My name is Barasu Yojo, but you can call me Bara."

Korra didn't take his hand instead turning to Katara. "Can I get back to my Fire Bending training now?"

Katara nodded, "You may Korra."

The Water Avatar walked off without another work.

Bara rubbed the back of his head and nervously chuckled. "I kind of feel like she wanted me to drop dead."

Katara sighed, "You'll have to forgive Korra. She didn't particularly take to the news of another Avatar; however, she's gotten better. For awhile, if you'd come to visit earlier, she'd have picked a fight with you."

Bara sighed and shook his head. "I can't say that I blame her. For the longest time history has only ever had one Avatar. Now she's the Avatar, yet another has also been discovered. I think I'll give her some space and maybe slowly try to get her used to being around me."

Katara nodded, "If that is what you think is best, then do it; however, do not let it stop you from enjoying meals with us or coming to me if you wish to talk."

Bara nodded, "I'll keep that in mind."

Yu rested his hand on his nephew's shoulder and gave him a proud smile. "Come on, let's go store our things. Then I can give you a tour around the compound."

"I'd like that." Bara said with a smile.

The pair walked off and Katara left to observe Korra's training.

White Lotus Compound: Training Grounds, About 4 Months Later…

Korra was currently taking on three Fire Benders while decked out in Fire Nation Armor. She dispelled the fire one person shot at her and attacked him, while in mid air, with fire that she shot from her leg.

The other two benders shot their fire at her, but she dispelled it with her hands, and got back into proper stance. The Bender on the left shot fire that she blocked and dodged as she charged head on at him.

The Bender on the right ran around her while the Bender on the left charged at her and leapt into the air. Korra somersaulted can caught his foot tripping him up and causing the Bender to tumble.

He then landed on his knees while she landed on her feet. The second and third bender attacked her from the left and right, but she flipped backwards causing them to hit each other.

She then shot forth a jet of fire from each hand knocking them both out of the ring leaving her with only one opponent. On the sidelines Bara stood with three elder Lotus members, Katara, and Yu.

"She's strong." Katara stated.

This wasn't the first time that Bara saw the girl fight, but it was impressive none the less. "I can see why she's close to mastering three of the elements."

One of the older members said, "But she lacks restraint."

Yu said, "That's not a completely bad thing. After all, there are times when an Avatar must take things head on."

The last opponent charged at Korra shooting forth a torrent of flames. She cut right through them heading for the Fire Bender. Once she was close enough, Korra went to the ground and swept her leg sending out fire and hitting the bender's legs.

This caused him to fall towards the ground, but he never landed as Korra blasted him away with her flames. He tumbled until landing on his knees. At this point, he promptly passed out falling on his stomach.

"Wohooo!" Korra exclaimed in excitement before running over to the group.

The three, old lotus were not smiling; however, Katara, Yu, and Bara were.

"Come on, why aren't all of us celebrating? Three elements down; one to go." Korra stated happily.

"You're getting ahead of yourself, as usual." Her Fire Bending master stated. "We haven't even decided if you've passed your test yet."

"Ever since you were a little girl, you've excelled at the physical side of Bending while completely ignoring the spiritual side. An Avatar must master both." one of the Grand Master's said.

"What about Bara. As far as I know he only has two elements mastered. Earth and Fire." Korra stated trying to defend herself.

Bara shrugged knowing that she wasn't trying to be rude. "It's true."

The third Grand Master said, "It's not our place to direct the Earth Avatar's training. That right rest sorely in the hands of Grand Master Yu."

"And I say that my nephew is coming along quite well. Especially since we're…" He paused and closed his eyes. "…in a time of peace." He quickly smiled. "As you said, Earth and Fire are mastered and Air, for being self taught, is around adept.

True his Water Bending is that of a beginner, but I don't expect him to get all the elements right away. On top of that, he's been training in several sub elements, which range from adept to expert, and he has delved a bit into his spiritual training.

I think he's progressing well. That said, you also appear to be on a steady path, your own path. Honestly, I think both of you will make great Avatars. Right now, the two of you could make one."

Korra glared at Baara before turning back to her masters. "I'm ready to move onto my next stage of my training besides Tenzin is Mister Spiritual. Who better to teach me that stuff than him?"

The masters looked to Katara. "What do you think Master Katara?"

"I think that it is time that both Avatars begin their training with with Tenzin. He'll teach them whatever they may still need to become better Avatar." Katara happily stated.

The three Lotus members nodded their heads. "Very well. It is time that both Avatar begin their Air Bending Training."

"Yesssss!" Korra shouted as she jumped a few inches in the air, but she quickly composed herself and bowed respectfully. "Thank you all for believing in me."

She then ran off to tell her polar bear dog the good news. Bara; meanwhile, had already vanished using his glider and Air Bending to fly around the compound and surrounding area.

A Few Days Later…

Bara waited with Katara and Korra as the sun set. Bara glanced around the area looking for his uncle who'd suddenly left a few days ago. Usually he was only gone for a few hours… A day at the most. Even then he'd leave a note.

Besides his worry, Bara was excited. Today Tenzin was due to arrive and he would be bringing his whole family along. He just couldn't wait to meet an Air Bending Master.

In the distance all three of them heard an excitable young girl repeating. "Are we there yet!?"

The voice got clearer and louder as a flying bison landed within the compound. Bara stayed back as Korra, who was smiling, walked a little closer to the bison. In total 5 figures sat atop the bison.

One was a man with a brown beard and bald head. He had an Air Bending Tattoo and robes signifying him as a Master. It was clear that this man had to be Tenzin. With him there were three children and a woman that had to be his wife.

The youngest was a boy with a shaved head; however some stubble appeared to be growing in and he was biting Tenzin. Though the master, true to what Bara heard, remained calm.

The middle child, and likely the one asking if they were there yet, had two buns while the oldest had one bun and seemed studious.. Their mother had long blacl hair and was pregnant. All 5 wore the colors and clothing of the Air Nomads.

"Yes Ikki. As I have been telling you for the last 15 minutes, We are… finally here." Tenzin said sounding tired.

The girls then rode down the bison's tails atop air scooters as Tenzin got off the normal way. Himself and three children ended up in front of Katara. She then took the boy off his head and he struggled out of her grasp.

It seemed as though the boy hadn't seen her to often. Throughout their conversations Bara picked up that the boy was named Meelo, the middle child was Ikki, and the eldest was Jinora.

The eldest asked about Zuko's mother; however, the story was interrupted before it could even begin. The middle child had jumped in and was rapidly listing off questions.

Tenzin then went over to help his wife off the bison. Katara hugged her and said that the child she carried was likely another Air Bender. Pema was not happy to hear that confirming that she was a Non-Bender.

Tenzin then noticed Korra and fondly said, "Korra." She ran over to him and he rested his hands on her shoulder. "Look at you, so big and strong. You've grown into quite the young Avatar."

Korra happily said, "Master Tenzin, I am so happy you are here. I can't wait to get started."

While this was happening, Ikki approached Bara and began bombarding him with questions. "You have a glider on your back. Does that mean your the other Avatar we've heard about? Do you know how there can be two Avatar at once?

How many elements have you mastered? Are you and Korra dating? How come we've never seen you before? Why are you wearing arm guards? Why are you wearing blue clothing? I thought you came from the Earth Kingdom."

She finished and Bara replied to each question she asked, "I am the other Avatar. I don't know how there are two Avatars. I have mastered two elements. Earth and Fire. I'm not dating Korra. I see her as a comrade

These arm guards contain a metal cable. This way I'll always have something to Metal Bend on me. It's true that I'm wearing blue clothing now, but I'll be switching to clothing that's a similar color to yours soon.

The reason for this is that I don't like to change my style to much, but colors are okay. Figured I should wear something for the places I'm visiting or element I'm learning. To answer your next three questions…

I'm self taught in Air, and Water's hard for me to grasp putting it around Beginner to Novice. I am able to bend Metal and Lightning. As I said, I can't bend water, so healing is out."

Bara predicting her next three questions made the young girl go quiet. It was at this point that Tenzin approached him.

He looked Bara up and down and it was hard for the Earth Avatar to get a read on what he was thinking. "So you're the second Avatar."

Bara nodded. "That's right. Names Barasu Yojo, but you can just call me Bara. It is an honor to meet you and the other Air Benders. Like Korra, I look forward to learning under you."

Korra had joined them as Tenzin said, "Yes… Well…"

He sighed and Pema said, "You're going to have to tell them eventually."

Tenen sighed and came to stand before the two of them. "I'm afraid that My family and I can't move here like we'd originally planned. We're only staying for the night, then we must return to the city."

Korra lost her smile. "You're supposed to move here. You're supposed to teach me."

Bara sighed and rubbed the back of his head. "That's to bad. I was looking forward to learning Air Bending from an actually Master instead of some restored scrolls. Guess I'll have to speak with uncle and see what the new plan is."

Dining Hall, Night…

Bara sat down to dinner with Korra, Tenzin, and the three Lotus Grand Masters. Strangely, his uncle was still missing and no one seemed to be able to tell him anything.

Bara decided to tune that out for now and pay attention to the current discussion, "So how long will it be until you can teach me Air Bending? A Week? A Month?"

Bara sighed internally. In the past four months, he thought Korra had been warming up to him, but it appears as though that was not the case. It was almost like she preferred to pretend that he didn't exist except for those instances when she'd glare.

"Unfortunately, it could be much longer before I am able to teach the two of you." Tenzin stated.

"I don't understand. Why are you making me wait?" Korra asked.

Tenzin looked down. "I have a responsibility to Republic City. I'm one of its leaders and the situation has become unstable."

Bara perked up at this little piece of news. "There's trouble brewing in Republic City? If that's the case, then why don't you take us with you? You can train us, and we can help with the trouble."

Korra brightened up. "Yeah, If you can't stay here, then I'll just come back with you."

One of the Lotus members banged their fist on the table. "That is out of the question. Bara, your uncle is in charge of your training, and has he mentioned letting you go to Republic City?"

Bara sighed. He'd never been led astray when it came to his training and only made it so far because his uncle believed he was the Avatar.

Bara looked at his food. "No he hasn't."

The member then turned to Korra. "And Korra, Avatar Aang tasked us with keeping you safe as you mastered the 4 elements."

"I get that, but I don't think keeping me locked away like a prisoner is what he had in mind." Korra desperately stated her case.

Tenzin nodded, "I know that this may be difficult to accept, but this is not the right time for the two of you to come to Republic City."

"Whatever." Korra stated as she got up and stormed out of the room.

A few moments later, Bara got to his feet as well. "You know, I've heard a lot of stories about Avatar Aang. It sounds like he wasn't ready to be Avatar or face the Fire Nation, yet he still did it."

He now stood in front of the door with his hand on the nob. "I don't know what kind of trouble Republic cities in, yet I can't help but think that maybe me and Korra would be better off trying to help than staying away."

Bara opened the door and left. Tenzin and the Grand Master sighed.

Outside the Dining Hall

Bara wondered what he should do as he began to walk around the compound. "What should I do? I could see if Uncle Yu's returned, or I could try and speak with Korra." He shook his head. "No, it's probably still a long time before I can talk with her."

He was suddenly snapped out of his thought by a familiar voice that whispered to him. "Bara, over here."

Bara turned and saw his uncle hiding in between two building. He made his way over prepared to ask him where he'd been the past few days. That question was quickly replaced as he noticed a tunnel that led into the snow.

"Uncle, what's up with that tunnel." Bara asked confused. "Why do you have my bag, and… a present?"

"Bara, we don't have much time. I need you to trust me. Can you do that?" Yu asked.

Bara didn't know what to think, but he knew what his answer was. "Of course I trust you."

"Then follow me." Yu stated as he walked into the tunnel.

Bara looked back at the compound, before following his uncle who now had a lantern out. "This way." He collapsed the tunnel behind them. "I'll explain everything as we walk."

Yu began walking and Bara followed. "Alright, here's what's happening. The White Lotus has reassigned me to an important post, but what they're really trying to do is split us up. They even sent me off before I could say anything to you."

"Why would they do this?" Bara asked.

Yu chuckled. "You already know that they never thought you'd turn out to be another Avatar, so they signed the management of your training over to me. Rather, I had them do that before I came to Omashu.

Don't get me wrong. I'm fine with how they've trained Korra, but I wanted to train this other Avatar how other Avatar have been trained in the past. The only problem is that you're now recognized by pretty much everyone as a legitimate Avatar.

This means you fall under the task assigned to them by Aang. They also knew that they couldn't just keep you here either due to the paperwork, so they sent me off with a group of lotus members. They never thought I'd give them the slip."

Bara didn't like what he was hearing, but his uncle alleviated his growing dislike for the White Lotus. "Don't be mad at them Bara. There only doing what they thought was right.

There are dangers in this world that you do not need to know or worry about right now. The bottom line is that the White Lotus aren't going to kidnap you and throw you in a cell for escaping. This whole tunnel thing was just easier in the long run."

Bara nodded in understanding, "Okay, but what are we doing now?"

Yu said, "It's not what we're doing." he took out an envelope and handed it to Bara. "It's what you're doing. That's pretty much anything you wish. My last order to you, is that you are now in charge of your own training.

Take whatever path you see fit. No one can tell you what to do except for the person you choose as your master. Even then, their control over you will only extend to your training. That letter is simply confirmation that your in charge of yourself now."

Bara looked at the letter before turning his gaze to his uncle. "What are you going to do then?"

Yu smiled, "Despite what I said a few moments ago, this job they have me on is a decently important one. They're sending me to an outpost to train some promising Lotus members. Now again, what are you going to do."

They continued down the tunnel as Bara turned over the conversation he'd been apart of in the dining hall. In the end, his choose was clear.

In truth, the situation in Republic City is a bad one, but that's why it needs its Avatars." He handed Bara the pack, present, and an envelope that he pulled out his coat.

"That's why I'm give you my last order as the person in charge of your training. You no longer take any orders from me or the White Lotus concerning your training or what you do. That letter I gave you confirms it. If the order gives you trouble, show them that."

Bara asked, "So wait, does all of this mean what I think it mean?"

Yu chuckled, "Oh yeah kid, it means that you're going to Republic City." He stopped and faced his nephew. "Of course, it's your choice where you go. You could go back to the compound if you really want to."

Bara knew his uncle knew him better than that.

Though there was one thing on his min, "You said Republic City needs its Avatars. What about Korra?"

Yu nodded and chuckled, "That girl will definitely leave the compound soon enough. Now, what your choice."

Bara smiled, "I'm heading to Republic City. Tenzin still needs to teach me, and clearly the city needs my help."

Yu turned around with a smile and continued their trek through the tunnel. "Good, then that present I got you isn't going to go to waist. It's a fresh outfit exactly how you like and colored like the Air Nomads clothing." Yu put the present in his bag. "Of course, your mom has the other outfits waiting for you at her shop."

Bara nodded. "I assume you got me a ticket on a ship?"

Yu replied, "I got you a ticket alright, but not to an water ship. Oh no, you are traveling by air ship. I got everything all set up. We'll arrive right outside the docking station and you'll be off."

The pair continued down the tunnel talking about anything and everything because they knew they wouldn't be able to do this for some time to come.

Southern Air Docks, Some Time Later…

Bara and Yu stood outside the air ship that would take Bara to Republic City. The ship was scheduled to leave soon.

"I guess this is it kid. Make sure you listen to both your heart and head while in the city." Yu stated.

Bara nodded before hugging his uncle tight. "I will uncle. Thank you for everything."

"Grand Master Yu, I request that you help me get passage to Republic City. In addition, tell me of any problems that may plague its citizens. I've heard their some trouble, yet I remain uninformed. Not to mention the fact that I must learn Air Bending, and the only master resides within that city." Bara stated.

Yu smiled and passed the bag and present to his nephew. "That present is a set of warmer clothes colored like the Air Nomad clothing. As for the situation, there are rising tensions between the Benders and Non-Benders.

Of curse, there are parts of the city that are still nice and such, but you'll see your fair share of corruption. As for passage into the city, I've procured you a ticket on an air ship. This tunnel goes straight to the outside of a Dock."

Bara remembered someone. "Wait!" He stopped causing his uncle to stop. "What about Korra?"

Yu smiled, "Don't worry about her kid. I've seen enough to know that she'll be escaping that compound tomorrow and making her way to Republic City. For now, lets focus on getting you there."

The two continued on speaking with one another since they knew they wouldn't be able to do this for a long while.

Southern Water Tribe: Air Docks.

Bara and Yu stood outside the air ship that would take Bara to republic City. In fact, the ship would be leaving soon.

"Your mother has the rest of your outfits in her store. I've marked it on your map with all the other places that you may need to go." Yu sighed. "I think that's everything kid."

Bara smiled and hugged his uncle. "Thank you for everything that that you've down."

Yu patted his nephew's back before parting form him. "No need to thank me kid. It was quite the ride and I had a lot of fun. Now get going before I change my mind and bring you along with me."

Bara turned and ran onto the ramp of the ship, but he turned around and waved to his uncle. "I'll do my best to help Republic City!"

With that, he ran inside leaving his uncle with a smile. "I know you will Bara."

Bara took his seat and looked out the window. Eventually, the ship set off heading for Republic City.