"Often it does seem a pity that Noah and his party did not miss the boat."

Mark Twain

Two days later, riding on Naga. Mountain ranges.

It was a dark, soundless night. All in all, just like her room…

Already well on her way to approach the outer fringes of the southern air temple, she had all the time in the world to contemplate how cosmic disorder had ensued…

Damn it… think relatively, Korra. You're getting ahead of yourself again. It's a… it's a… - sob - ch-childish habit.

Damn it… DAMN IT! WHY CAN'T THE WORLD LEAVE ME ALONE FOR ONCE! I'VE DONE THE CODIFIED DUTIES AND RITES OF BECOMING AN AVATAR! LEAVE ME ALONE!

Suddenly, a wizened voice pierced the air, "I'm afraid that the winds of change never settle, young avatar."

Coming to an abrupt halt, Naga turned to her left and let out a low growl…

Korra exclaimed, "Who are you!?"

Parting leaves with an unseen aura, an ancient spirit appeared in front of her, instantly pacifying Naga.

"Avatar Korra, you may have lost your connection to your past lives, but that does not mean that you lost all connections to the spirit world. Therefore, as a guide of the avatar in your past life, I must assume the duty of spiritual mentor…"

Korra stuttered, "Wh-What happened to your face… it's… it's gone."

Simply looking… no, facing her, he said, "You will know when the time is right. What I came here to do is warn you. All is not as it seems… never neglect your own spiritual link to the past, present, and future, but use them wisely."

Fading away, the spirit left a bewildered Korra in its wake…

"What. Just. Happened."

Composing her mind, she thought, "Meditation… yes. I think I'll meditate on this…"

As she dismounted Naga, she earthbent herself a nice, flat surface to meditate. She quickly slipped into… no, NO! NOT AGAIN!

It was a void… an empty, devoid box and the only other people in here vicinity was… faceless white lotus guards.

As they all faced her, a disembodied voice shattered the vacuum, "From time immemorial, we have been watching. Thinking. Contemplating what this world, pregnant with opportunities, could provide to all forgotten spirits. Avatar Korra. Your time in this world is coming to a close, and you are powerless to stop the tides of change! Koh, rise and grace this sacred peak with your eons of wisdom! RISE!"

Snapping out of her meditative state, she looked at a worried Naga, saying, "It's all right Naga, just a little… message."

This was going to be a long day…

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