A/N: Okay, did anyone see the latest episode of LOK? I was squealing the entire time, because it's finally getting juicy! Avatar Korra is BACK! ANd by back, I mean back to being bada**! I won't spoil it for you if you haven't watched but I urge you to. Anyways, our journey in Legend of Korra has begun, and here we go!
Loveless Wings: I know! I was appalled I even wrote it. Her life, her husband, it was all ripped from her, and it's going to set the tone for the whole first season.
Disclaimer: I do not own Nickelodeon, A:TLA or LOK. Just Alea and characters I make up.
Five Months Later
"Senna, I know you can do this. Now push," I said as I kept her legs spread. She moaned as she bore down and I breathed a sigh of relief as I saw Korra's head. It had been a few months since Aang had died and I knew I had gone when he did. I was confused that I was brought to before Korra was born, but I knew it would be a lifelong process to train Korra.
"You're baby is almost here, one more big push and the head is out." I said, as I prepared to take the head. Tonroq stayed at Senna's side holding her hand and encouraging her.
"Head is out, another push and I can bring the shoulders out," I said, carefully cradling Korra's head. Senna wailed as she bore down again, and I gently pulled Korra's tiny body through.
"It's a girl," I said as I quickly washed her up, and checked her airways. Slapping her bum lightly, a cry erupted from her tiny body. I wrapped her in a soft towel and placed her in Senna's arms.
"I'll leave you to your family moment," I said smiling as I left the room. I cried, as I felt a twinge of pain in my heart. I knew it was Zuko's anguish, and I knew he wasn't taking my death easily. I cried silently as I heard someone approach. It was a few moments before I heard them speak.
"Alea," I heard an old woman say.
"Katara?" I asked, wiping my eyes, recognizing her.
"How are you here?" She asked approaching me with wide eyes.
"It's a long story." I said noticing the fear in her eyes.
"You look like you haven't aged a day since you gave birth to your twins," She said, and then adding, "You died three months ago."
"I am the Avatar's guide. I have been with each Avatar, never aging, and always passing on to watch over the next," I said softly.
"I assume you know who it will be," She said sadly.
"A girl, from the water tribe, that is all I can say. It could change everything if she was discovered before her time." I said, noticing the tears running down Katara's face.
"But if you don't age, why did you look so old when I last saw you?" She asked confused.
"After serving this Avatar, I am being sent back to the time they took me from, as if time stopped. I will be able to age there," I said, wiping a tear from my eye.
"When did the spirits take you from?" She asked confused.
"After my fourth and last child was born. I never got to hold my baby," I said, choking back a sob.
"Alea, I am so sorry." Katara said, pulling me in for a hug.
"I miss Zuko, and I miss my babies," I said, sobbing.
"You are so brave Alea. Even though you were older than me, you are still my sister and I am so happy to see you again. I thought it was strange that you and Aang passed at the same time, but now I know it was for a reason." She said, patting my back soothingly.
"Thank you little sister," I said smiling through the tears.
"Shall we go have tea? I am feeling the need to gossip." She laughed.
"I just need to go clean up," I said looking down at my hands.
"What were you doing?" She asked confused.
"I delivered a baby," I said, smiling at her.
"Oh, how wonderful." She exclaimed. She told me where her home was and I said I would be along after I washed up and made sure Senna was alright.
"Has she tried feeding?" I said as I entered the hut again.
"Yes, she was quite hungry." Senna said, her soft voice soothing to the infant Korra, who was falling asleep.
"Alright once you put her down for the night, you need to wash yourself up. I will leave you to your night, and come to check on her in the morning." I said, removing the umbilical cord and placenta from the floor.
"Thank you Alea, for helping bring Korra into the world." Tonroq said, putting a hand on my shoulder.
"It was my greatest honor," I said, holding back the tears. I left to bury the umbilical cord and placenta deep in the snow, and then journey back to my small hut. I would remain in the Water Tribe as Korra grew, until it was time for the White Lotus to learn of her. From there, I would travel and discuss her training with the masters, as well as meet Tenzin.
"Alea?" I heard as I approached Katara's home. I turned to see a man of at least 70, and knew him.
"Hello Sokka. We should join your sister, as I'm sure you have many questions," I said, grabbing my old friends hand.
Katara and Sokka were reluctant to keep my secret from Zuko, as they knew how much pain he was in since I had passed. I wanted so badly to hear about my children, but chose to remain in the dark, as it would be that much sweeter experiencing it with them when I returned.
I learned that Sokka never married, which troubled me. I chose not to ask about Suki, but about Bumi, Kya and Tenzin. To which, a younger Kya entered the room, dropping the metal teapot she was carrying.
"Aunt Alea?" She said, face as pale as a ghost. I smiled sadly, knowing it would be years before I got to know that little girl.
"Kya, I would say it is good to see you again, but we haven't met yet in my life." I said sadly.
"You…" She said, shaking.
"Kya, please breathe." I asked, standing and holding her face. Thought she was much older than me physically, I had a feeling she and the rest of the Gaang's kids saw me as an aunt.
"How are you alive? How are you so young?" She said, dropping to her knees.
"I was just about to explain that to your Uncle." I said, kneeling in front of her.
"You were my godmother. You died," she said crying.
"Child, please listen to what I am about to tell you. I am very much alive, and while I retain no memories past the birth of my last born, I know that we were best friends." I said, feeling very uncomfortable. I was consoling a woman twice my physical age, and I hadn't begun to explain my case to Sokka.
"Lets go sit with your mother and Uncle."
"So, I will start at the beginning. I am not from this world, as your mother and Uncle know. I was brought to this world to be the guide for each Avatar there has ever been. Something happened when Avatar Roku and I died. I lost my memories, and subsequently, they had to reverse my age to just after traumatic incident in my childhood." I said as Katara poured us all a glass of tea.
"Roku was brought to my world, to teach me all the things I always had taught each Avatar. He adopted me, and taught me well. After he passed in my world, I was sent back to the orphanage I grew up in. A horrible man tried to rape me a second time, the first time being when I was 9. I killed him and after months of alienation from my peers, I ran away. Which led to me falling through a portal to your world. Or my home world," I said thinking about Avatar Wan and our friendship.
"I am here to train and guide the next Avatar. Only after she no longer needs a guide, will I be returned so I can hold my baby. I was transported here only moments after birthing my fourth child." I said, a tear slipping out.
"So you haven't seen my parents wedding, or helped bring my brothers and I into the world," she said, grasping the concept.
"After the Avatar has been found, will I reveal myself to a select few people. I am more than just the Avatar's guide. I am to make sure the future happens the way it is supposed to. After this Avatar, the world will not need another." I said sadly.
"But the world has always needed an Avatar." Katara said, confused.
"She will bring eternal balance, and the world leaders will keep balance." I said, sighing. I knew it would be hard to accept.
"I understand." Sokka said, speaking up for the first time.
"Avatar Wan dreamed of a world where ours and the Spirit World were connected. He had to close both portals when he saw the world wasn't ready for that. Eventually she will open the portals, but it must not be for a very long time. The world has a long way to go before they are ready." I said, before downing the rest of my tea.
"Will Tenzin be visiting soon?" I asked Katara.
"I suspect you have a secret. Yes, he should be by within the next few days." She said not quite understanding.
"I will need to speak with the White Lotus soon. As I'm sure Aang sent them on a mission to find the next Avatar, they will be searching for her. She will not show any signs until she is two or three years old." I said, before saying, "I will be in disguise, as not to draw attention to her before it is time, and will help keep her safe no matter the cost."
"Alright, we will help keep your cover in whatever ways necessary." Sokka said, smiling at me. I was so happy at seeing my old friends again, that I wept, making Katara and Sokka lean in to comfort me.
"We are here for you Aunt Alea," Kya said, kneeling in front of me, patting my knee. I felt so close to home being with them, after those few months of waiting for Korra's birth. They made me miss my family, but also reminded me that they always were my family.
A/N: And that was Chapter One :) Hope you enjoyed it!
