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Year 2
It had been 5 years Fire Lord Zuko and Prince Iroh visited but Korra and Iroh have not stopped writing to each other. It was after she Mastered Earth when she found out Zuko and Iroh were visiting once again.
"When do they get here Master Katara?" Korra asked stretching on the practice grounds.
Katara smiled at Korra "It should be any day now, just be patient."
Korra crossed her arms, there is one thing that the 14 year old does not have, and that's patients. Katara laughed and put a hand on her shoulder "Come now Korra, show me some new moves you are working on." She said smiling.
Smirking Korra nodded and began showing Katara some earth bending moves. Neither women noticed two figures watching with amusement before a blast of fire shot near Korra's feet.
"What the he-" she started but then froze when she saw the two Fire Nation Royals.
"Such a nice way to greet an old friend." The Prince said with amusement.
"Iroh!" she cried out then ran and put her arms around him.
He had gotten taller, that was really an understatement, he was very tall. His hair long and shaggy; he wore a uniform that consisted of a red jacket with golden buttons and white pants that were tucked into boots.
"You look good Iroh." She said smiling.
Korra changed too, she had also grown taller but was still a head shorter than Iroh, her body had also developed giving her curves and other things at such a young age but she still had her hair the same way she did five years ago.
"So do you." He said with they pulled away.
"Did you forget about me already?"
Korra looked over at Lord Zuko then pulled him into a hug "How could I forget my first fire bending teacher?"
He chuckled and hugged her back "It's great to see you too Korra."
"Now my student how has your fire bending training been going?" Zuko asked.
She grinned "It's good I've learned the basics" but then she crossed her arms and grumbled "but my sifu said I had to Master Earth before Fire."
Iroh chuckled, she hadn't changed at all. Their letters had slowly been stopping mostly because of her Avatar training and his United Forces training.
Katara walked up to the group "Korra you sound just like Aang when he wanted to learn fire bending." She said causing everyone to chuckle.
She brought Zuko into a hug "Hello Friend, long time no see." She said and pulled away.
Zuko smiled "It has been long hasn't it?"
Katara nodded then looked over at Iroh "My, my Prince you have grown!"
Iroh smiled then bowed "It's good to see you Master Katara."
She bowed her head then looked over at Zuko "He looks just like you when you were sixteen."
The retired Fire Lord smiled proudly at his grandson who was talking frantically with Korra about bending.
"I can show you a thing or two." Iroh said.
Korra looked unsure for a minute but then grinned "Okay but I have a lesson in a few minutes but after that?" she asked.
Iroh smiled and nodded "Mind if I come and watch?"
She shrugged "Not at all."
Iroh sat there amazed as he watched Korra bend, it knew she was good, through the letters she would send him but he didn't know she was this good.
He saw the way her eyes would shine when she bended, it was a part of her, it flowed through her veins.
When she was done she bowed to her master then made her way to Iroh "What did you think Princey?" she asked.
He jumped up "I've never seen bending like that!" he said but then straightened his posture "I mean, well done Avatar."
She rolled her eyes and playfully punched him "Come on Princey you don't have to act polite here."
Iroh rubbed his arm then nodded. Korra smiled and pulled Iroh to the middle of the training pavilion "Let's get started shall we?" she asked.
He grinned and then took a few steps back and began demonstrating moves. He moved with ferocity, the calm and collected teenager was now a fierce warrior. She saw the fire in his eyes as he bended, the aggressiveness he showed as he punched and kicked at the air.
When he finished he turned to the open mouth girl and smirked. Korra shook her head then crossed her arms "That was impressive I guess."
He chuckled and turned to face Korra "Since my grandfather had taught you how to control your fire, I'll show you how to do a few tricks." He said.
She nodded and watched as Iroh began to form a fire whip in his hands and shot it out. "First I'll show you how to do a fire whip." He said.
Iroh began to show her the proper arm movements before he let her try it "Now try it with Fire." He said.
Korra took a deep breath and then began to form the whip. As she shot it out the flames lost control and headed the opposite way causing Iroh to duck to avoid being burned. He stood up and looked over a Korra who was smiling sheepishly "Sorry."
He nodded "Try it again."
The more she tried, the more she failed and the more frustrated she got. "Ugh I can't do this! Why won't the fire work!" she cried out after she failed for what she thought was the hundredth time.
"Korra, you just learned this move, you're not going to master it in one day." Iroh said gently but then sighed "Why don't we do something else."
Korra nodded and took a calming breath "Your right, I think I can use a break." She suddenly grinned and pulled Iroh and started running out of the training pavilion.
"Where are we going?" he asked trying to keep up with Korra.
She grinned back at him "I'm going to introduce you to a friend."
He didn't question further and followed her to the stables.
"Why are we here?" he asked as they walked into the stables.
"Naga." She said and continued walking until she neared her spirit animal.
"What's a Naga?" he asked.
She chuckled and entered a pen "Naga is my spirit animal."
Iroh rose an eye brow and followed Korra to see a large polar bear dog about his height nuzzling her with its nose.
Korra giggled and patted the dog's head "Naga, I want to introduce you to a friend." She said and turned to Iroh who was watching the polar bear dog warily. He knew of Polar Bear Dogs and that they were wild animals like Wolves and that they grew to be very large. He guessed that this one was still growing and hasn't finished growing.
"Naga, this is Iroh, Iroh this is Naga." Korra said smiling.
He stared at the creature who was looking at him with curiosity before licking his face, covering it with saliva and making his shaggy hair stand up.
"Ughh" he groaned as he wiped the saliva from his eyes to glare at a smiling Korra.
"I think she likes you!" She said petting Naga.
He glared at her before cautiously petting the polar bear dog that nuzzled him with her nose like she did with Korra.
"Want to go for a ride?" Korra asked setting up a small saddle on Naga.
Iroh looked unsure for a moment but then saw Korra mount Naga and realized he really didn't have a say in this anyways. He nodded and climbed up on Naga.
"Let's go Naga!" Korra shouted and the polar bear dog took off towards the gates of the compound before they were stopped by the guard.
"Avatar where are you going?" Chen asked. Korra rolled her eyes; every time she took Naga out for a ride she would always get asked the same question.
"I'm just going for a walk Chen, I won't go far." She said.
She got no reply instead saw the gate open before Naga took off once again "Thanks Chen." She called back.
Iroh held on to Korra for dear life as they rode through the icy tundra until they were on top of a large cliff. Iroh jumped off once they stopped and reached his hand out for Korra to take but was ignored and she jumped off herself.
"So what are we doing here?" he asked.
Korra shrugged "I come here when I need to think, it's a peaceful place."
Iroh nodded and followed Korra as she sat down "So Princey, how are things in the Fire Nation?" she asked as she glanced at Iroh who was sitting quietly next to her.
He cleared his throat "It's great, I think." He said scratching the back of his head.
"You think?" she asked furrowing her eyebrows.
"I'm actually training to join the United Forces, so I haven't been home in months. I just met up with my grandfather before he came here" He said.
"Oh, wait what about being a Prince and all; wouldn't you have to be the Fire Lord?"
He took in a deep breath "My father has agreed to let me join the Force for a few years, at least until he retires." He said.
She nodded her head "That sounds reasonable"
He nodded "I thought so too. I've just started the basics but after this my real training begins."
Korra smiled "I'm excited for you Iroh." She said truthfully.
Iroh looked at Korra and smiled "When will you be able to practice air bending?" he asked.
Korra bit the inside of her cheek; she had recently found out that she couldn't bend air. She was hoping that when Master Tenzin began to teach her she would find a way to air bend.
"Until I master the other four elements, I guess" she said shrugging.
He nodded and they sat in content silence before Naga started whining. Korra smiled and stood up "Come on Naga let's go feed you." She climbed on Naga. "Let's go Princey."
Iroh silently climbed onto Naga and once again held on to Korra for dear life.
For the rest of the summer Korra and Iroh were inseparable, they trained together, went out on Naga together, and had daily tea sessions together.
Katara and Zuko watched the two with amusement. Zuko leaned over to Katara "I bet you 5 golden coins they will end up together before she turns 20." He said.
Katara smirked "I don't know, I'm thinking after she turns 18."
Zuko held out his hand "It's a bet then."
She grinned and shook it "It's a bet."
The day Iroh and Zuko had to leave was once again a depressing day for Korra. Now that she was older she didn't pout like child this time but she did cross her arms, clenched her jaw, and glared at the icy ground.
Iroh this time lifted her chin "Hey don't worry, I'll visit next summer, my training consists of visiting all of the four nations."
She nodded her head then wrapped her arms around her neck "Promise to write?" he asked into her hair.
"I promise as long as you do." She said still clinging on to him.
"I promise." He said smiling.
Iroh pulled back slightly and place a small kiss on her cheek causing both teens to blush. "I'll see you next summer." He said and followed his grandfather up the plank.
Korra watched as Iroh waved to her from his ship. She sat there until the ship was out of sight, her heart still beating wildly.
Awah I just love Iroh, even if he was in one episode. For some reason I pictured Iroh looking like Zuko when he is a teenager, I don't know why.
Zuko and Katara are very sneaky!
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