Chapter 2 Team Avatar Reunion
Tonraq and Senna travelled towards Republic City in their personal ship as they continued to talk about how the wedding would go. "This reminds me so much of the wedding we had at the Southern Water Tribe baby. We were from two different worlds and we came together in solidarity despite what the other Waterbenders around us thought about our relationship. I suppose Korras going through something similar to what I went through so many years ago when I met you." Said Senna tenderly.
"I suppose so Senna. Do you remember when you first gave birth to Korra?" Asked Tonraq.
"I do. After nine months of patient waiting my expanding belly was aching more than anything I had felt in my life. You rushed me over to Katara as I went through an excruciating experience of labor. My belly, my legs, my ribs they all hurt so much but I knew that I needed to get my baby out of me." Senna had a brief flashback to her memory of giving birth to Korra. She was laying down on a table in Kataras hut as the old Waterbending Master prepared some healing water for Senna. She screamed and flailed around as her huge stomach pounded her over and over again. She could feel her baby kicking constantly. She knew that her baby girl wanted to get out into the outside world. A world full of fresh air and so many sights to see. Tonraq felt an especially powerful kick that almost hurt his hand and forced Senna to start crying in agony.
"I know dear. You've almost got her out. Just hang in there for me okay? I can't lose you."
Senna managed to give Tonraq a brief smile and she winked despite how much pain she was going through. Katara grabbed onto Senna's right arm as Tonraq grabbed onto her left. "Okay Senna you're doing very well. I just need you to give me one last push. That should get your child out of you."
Senna breathed heavily and screamed as loud as she could as she pushed with all of her might. The scream was so loud that practically everyone in the Southern Water Tribe heard it. Katara finally pulled the baby out of Senna's body as the infant cried loudly and kicked at the air. However the baby stopped kicking and crying when she saw a relieved Tonraq and a very exhausted Senna. She cooed and giggled as Tonraq picked her up. Senna was almost ready to pass out after giving birth but the baby needed to be named so she kept her eyes open a bit longer.
"She's beautiful honey. Probably the most beautiful baby I've seen in my life. What should we call her?" Asked Tonraq.
"Well... I've been thinking about it... She's a pretty little maiden. Not to mention a strong one as well... How about Korra? Does that sound like a good name?" Asked Senna as she barely held onto Tonraqs left hand.
"Yes. That sounds like a perfect name. Because when I look at her I see someone who has an incredible future ahead of her. Don't you think so Katara?" Asked Tonraq
"You're correct young man. I felt that baby in Senna's womb and every kick I felt was mightier and more powerful than any other kick I felt in my entire life. You sir have a very strong girl in your arms." Answered Katara. She was right. Even as a baby Korra was a sight to behold. Her eyes were as blue as the icy ocean, Her skin was a perfect brown complexion fitting for her Water Tribe nationality, She was a bit chubby but since she was just an infant it was understandable. In short Korra was the child that Tonraq and Senna always wanted. Senna finally passed out from her utter exhaustion as her flashback ended.
"And then we figured out that she was the Avatar, The White Lotus kept her away from the outside world and we saw her grow into the teenager that we sent to Republic City. Would you have ever believed that Korra is in fact marrying a woman who helped us out during that Civil War a few years ago?" Asked Senna after her vivid explanation of her painful pregnancy.
"If you told me all of that before I actually met Asami I'm sure I'd think you were crazy. To be honest that Civil War was pointless. Unalaq could've asked my daughter to open up the other Spirit Portal without trying to take me out along with my daughter." Said Tonraq in a joking manner.
"It looks like we're almost there!" Senna observed as Republic City was in her sights. The city was still as breathtaking as it was when Tonraq first saw it. The Spirit Vines wrapped around the buildings, the Satomobiles zoomed around the streets and both the Avatar Aang and Avatar Korra Statues were in full view. President Raiko had made an equally giant statue of Korra right next to the Avatar Aang statue in the docks. It had a striking resemblance to her Giant Spirit form she entered during Harmonic Convergence. Senna was practically jumping up and down in place. She couldn't wait to see Korra before the wedding. The ship stopped near the dock and the loving couple stepped out of the ship. However before they could get far some Metalbending Police Officers walked over to the ship and stopped Tonraq and Senna.
"I'm sorry but we need to check your bags." Said one of the officers. Tonraq and Senna were confused as the officers searched thoroughly through their luggage. One of the officers put the luggage back in place once the search proved to be fruitless.
"Hey. I know these people. They wouldn't bring anything to threaten the Avatar. Just let them pass." Tonraq recognized the man's voice as he directed the police officers away from his luggage and lead the investigation.
"Thanks Mako. What's with all of these police officers?"
"I'm sorry Tonraq but we were given a direct order from Chief Beifong to provide extra security for this wedding. It's just a standard procedure that we go through for every wedding. It's nothing to worry about." Explained Mako.
"That's very noble of you Mako. You know... I'm sure I could find another Water Tribe girl for you to date." Replied Senna.
"I'm going to pass on that. I figured that it's best if I just do my work without having a lady in my life. Thanks for the offer but I think it's best if I just focus on keeping everyone safe." Said Mako in a deadpan and serious tone.
"As for me I think it's best if I do have a lady in my life!" Yelled a familiar childish and cheerful voice. Mako looked to his left and saw an Air Bison landing near the dock. It's passengers included the cute and precious Opal, the mature Metalbender Suyin Beifong and Mako's fun loving brother Bolin! Bolin jumped off of the Air Bison and ran over to his older brother with excitement in his eyes. "Mako! It's great to see you bro!"
Mako smiled and threw a few playful punches at Bolin. Bolin dodged each one and hugged Mako as hard as he could. "It's great to see you too Bolin. I take it that your relationship with Opal is going well?"
"You wouldn't believe it Mako! She's not crazy and she's not forcing me into marriages! It's like the opposite of Eska!"
Opal hovered over to Bolin with her airbending and held his hand firmly. "You really proved to be a great boyfriend Bolin. I can't wait to celebrate Korras wedding. It's because of her that I can airbend effectively in the first place!"
"I knew you'd do great Opal. You're a natural. So Mako should we head for the Future Industries building?"
"Yes. I'll escort all of you over there. Chief Beifong might want to talk to you anyways Su."
Suyin nodded as she knew Lin still wanted to build on their newfound sense of sisterhood. The past was in the past and like the accomplished women they are they were ready to move on. "I do hope Lin is doing well. It'll be nice to catch up in a more peaceful setting. The last time we spent time together we were flying through the air unconscious inside of a platinum arm." Bolin laughed as he knew she was referring to the huge battle between Republic City and Kuviras mech.
"All right. Now that we're all caught up let's head for Future Industries!" Mako proclaimed. All of the benders hopped on Opals Air Bison Juicy and rode over to the Future Industries building. Arriving a short while later they were greeted by Korras loyal polarbeardog Naga who spotted the Air Bison and begun panting with excitement. Once the Bison landed Naga ran right for Tonraq and Senna. She jumped right on top of the big Chief and licked his face.
Tonraq yelped and tried to push the enthusiastic Naga off of him. "Okay! Okay! I'm happy to see you too, Naga!" Then Tonraq heard a whistle and Naga got off of him while she still wagged her tail. Then Tonraq wiped the slobber off of his face and saw his daughter with a huge grin on her face.
"Mom! Dad! Thank you so much for coming!" Korra ran over to her parents and hugged both of them as hard as she could. Then she picked them both up off of the ground using her incredible power harnessed in her arms and legs before setting them down. Korras friends were impressed by her feat of strength.
"Wow Korra! You really bulked up since we last saw you!" Remarked Opal in shock.
Korra flexed her biceps a bit for her friends in her confident display. "Yeah. Well I can thank Asami for that. She gave me this awesome training regimen that made me stronger than I've ever been before both physically and spiritually!"
Suyin chimed in as Tonraq and Senna were shocked into silence due to Korras strength. "That's incredible. You really have become a great Avatar, Korra."
Just then Chief Lin Beifong walked over to the group and snarked at Suyins comment. "Yet I still got her arrested on her first day at Republic City."
Korra frowned at Lins comment and Mako slightly smirked. "Always a killjoy huh boss?"
"I try to be. Hello Su, how have you been?"
"I've been decent but I need to talk to you about something. It's about what happened to Kuvira."
"Alright we'll talk. Come with me." Lin and Suyin walked away from everyone else as three quarters of Team Avatar had their reunion.
"Korra. It's been a long time. I hope you've been doing well." Said Mako awkwardly.
"I've been doing great. But I can't believe you smirked at Lin's remark." Said Korra angrily.
"Oh jeez not this again." Said Mako under his breath.
Korra then laughed at Makos reaction. "Just kidding Mako. I'm glad to see you." Korra hugged Mako while he rolled his eyes at Korras actions. Then Korra hugged both Bolin and Opal.
"Korra I've never been more honored to do the minister duties for a wedding ceremony more in my life! I can't believe you chose me!" Said Bolin excitedly.
"Well I saw how well you handled Varrick and Zhu Li's Wedding so I figured you're the right guy for the job."
"You figured right. I know Pabu feels the same way." Pabu was sitting on Bolins shoulder and he purred at Korra in a cute fashion. Korra shook the tiny Fire Ferrets paw softly.
"Hi Pabu. Keep being adorable."
"Hey where's Asami Korra? Shouldn't she be here to greet us too?" Asked Opal.
"Well she had to deal with a few things inside. She'll be out in a moment. Maybe she had to go to the bathroom."
Opal then started praising Asami as she got more and more excited to see her again. "Asami is only the best girl I've met in my life! She's beautiful, she's caring, she's kind and she's so smart! Which other woman do you know that can just spread joy everywhere she goes? I can only think of one, and you're marrying her!" Opal skipped around the entrance of the Future Industries building but before she could enter the building Asami opened the door and noticed Opal.
"I hope I'm not interrupting anything important." Said Asami in a surprisingly snobbish and dismissive voice. But that didn't stop Opal from giving her a hug.
"Asami! You're so lucky to be marrying the Avatar!" Asami pushed Opal off of her in a shockingly rough way.
"What do you think you're doing?" Asked Asami.
"Asami, it's me! Opal!"
"Uh huh..." Asami dismissively passed Opal and walked towards Korra. Korra didn't know how to feel about what happened. She was shocked at how rude Asami was acting and she legitimately never saw her doing anything like that before.
"Okay... Well I hope you can enjoy yourself before the ceremony happens in two days. I think I speak for both me and Asami when I say we couldn't be more excited to have you here. Right Asami?"
"Absolutely." Said Asami with a cold look in her eyes. No one saw it except for Korra and Opal. As everyone entered the Future Industries building Korra thought to herself about what was going on.
"What is up with Asami? Why did she act like that? This is not the Asami that I dated for so long. I don't know why or when she changed but she changed!"
