Chapter 6: The Beginning Part 2
After eating lunch with Iroh, Kateri showed everyone her water-bending moves. As she was water bending, Hiroshi became memorized at his sister's moves. Once finished, Hiroshi ran up to Kateri and asked "Kateri, could you show me some moves please." "Sure Hiroshi," replied Kateri. She showed him a few basic moves to start with and Hiroshi mastered all of them during his first water bending session with his sister. "Wow, he did every move perfectly," said Korra. "He is going to become a strong water bender," said Iroh with a smile. Asami and Korra smiled at each other. "Once we return to Republic City, he will be placed in my water-bending class that Kateri is currently teaching." said Korra.
"Well, since you mastered all the moves I taught you let's move on to a few more advanced moves. Would you like to Hiroshi?" asked Kateri. "Yes!" yelled Hiroshi. During the rest of the time in the spirit world, Kateri taught Hiroshi a few advanced water bending moves until it was time to leave. "Kateri, Hiroshi! It is time to go," yelled Korra. They ran to the picnic area as Korra was packing everything up. "It was nice to see you again Iroh," said Asami. "I hope you, Korra and your children will come back to see me soon," said Iroh. "We will be coming threw here again soon Iroh," said Asami with a smile. "Asami, are you ready to go?" asked Korra. "Yes, I am ready." said Asami. Korra helped Asami get up from the foldable chair and walked with her to the Sato mobile. "Kids, say good-bye to Iroh," said Korra. "It was a pleasure to see you again Iroh," said Kateri. Iroh smiled and replied "Same to you Kateri." "It was a pleasure to meet you Iroh," said Hiroshi. "Be a good boy Hiroshi and keep practicing. One day you will be a strong water bender like your mom," said Iroh. "Thank you, Iroh" said Hiroshi. As they were driving off into the spirit world, Kateri and Hiroshi looked back and waved to Iroh. Iroh waved and yelled, "Have a safe trip."
The rest of the trip to the Southern Portal would take only a few hours with driving by mobile. After a few hours of driving, they finally reached the portal. "Finally, we are here." said Kateri. "Let's get our other clothing on to stay warm while visiting," said Korra. Kateri helped Hiroshi put his coat on while Korra helped Asami. "I hope Kya can figure out how Hiroshi wasn't able to water-bend," said Asami. "Let's worry about your health Asami," said Korra as she finished helping Asami. "Already, we are ready to go." said Korra as she drove into the portal. As they arrived from the spirit world into the Southern portal, the wind was calm and it was almost dark. "I arranged for someone very special to take us the rest of the way," said Korra as everyone was getting out of the mobile. A man appeared in front of them and said "Hello Korra, it is great to see you," said the man. "Grandfather! I missed you," said Kateri as she ran towards him. "Kateri, you have grown a lot since the last time I saw you," said Tonraq. "Hiroshi, this is your grandfather," said Korra with a smile. Hiroshi ran to Tonraq and gave him a hug. "You have grown a lot too since I saw you last Hiroshi," said Tonraq. "Is everything ready, Dad?" asked Korra. "We are all set," said Tonraq. "Kateri, can you help me get everything from the mobile to the dog sleds please," asked Korra. "Yes," said Kateri. While Korra and Kateri were unpacking the mobile, Hiroshi talked to Tonraq. "Grandfather, would you know why I was never able to water bend till now?" asked Hiroshi. "You can call me Grandpa Hiroshi and I have never heard of a late bloomer for water-bending," said Tonraq.
"Dad, we are ready to leave. Just let me park the mobile in the spirit world. The spirits will watch it while we are here," said Korra. "Great, Asami do you need help getting to one of the sleds?" asked Tonraq. "Yes, please. Thank you, Tonraq." said Asami as Tonraq helped her walk to the sled. "Alright, I will be right back," said Korra as she drove off into the portal. Within a few minutes, Kateri saw Korra walking towards them from the portal. "Are we ready to go?" asked Tonraq. "We are all set to go," said Korra. Kateri and Hiroshi sat in one sled with Tonraq driving it. Asami was sitting in another sled with Korra driving it. Tonraq then said "Mush!" Korra then yelled mush as well and they were off.
After a two-hour journey from the southern portal, they finally arrived to the Southern Water tribe. Hiroshi was amazed by how amazing the buildings were in the Southern water tribe. "It is really beautiful here," said Hiroshi. "Yea, it really is. I missed being up here with mom and mommy Asami. It was awesome," said Kateri. As they entered the Southern water tribe, Tonraq said "Whoa!" for the dogs to slow down and stop. Korra also told to the dogs to slow down and stop beside it as well. They placed the snow hook into the snow then helped Kateri, Hiroshi and Asami off of the sleds. "Your house is just the way you left it," said Tonraq. "Thanks Dad. Where is Mom?" said Korra. "She should be inside your home making sure everything is perfect for your arrival," said Tonraq. Korra smiled then helped Asami into their house. "How are you feeling Asami," asked Korra. "I am a little tired from the trip but otherwise I'm good," replied Asami. Wondering where her mother was, Korra said "Mom?" "Korra!" yelled Senna. "It is great to see you. I missed you so much!" said Senna as she walked into the living room from being in the kitchen. "I missed you too Mom," said Korra as she hugged her mom. "Asami, how are you feeling" asked Senna. "Good but a little tired," said Asami. "Would you like something to eat?" asked Senna. "I am not really hungry Senna but thank you. Korra, could you help me up stairs please. I would like to go to sleep early to have some strength for tomorrow," said Asami. "OK, hunny." said Korra.
As Korra and Asami were heading up stairs, Kateri and Hiroshi walked in with everything from the sleds. "Grandma!" yelled Kateri as she dropped everything she was holding. She ran to Senna and gave her a big hug. "Grandma, I missed you. How are you?" said Kateri. "I missed you too Kateri," said Senna. "Hiroshi, come say hi to Grandma Senna," said Katei. "Hi grandma." said Hiroshi as he hugged her with a smile on his face. "I missed both of my grand babies. Are you two hungry? I cooked some delicious food," said Senna. "Yummy, I am starved." said Hiroshi. "I'm hungry too. It smells so good," said Kateri. "I will make you a plate of food. Come into the kitchen." said Senna. "This is so good Grandma," said Hiroshi. "I am glad you like it Hiroshi," said Senna. "Grandma, have you ever heard of a non-bender being able to bend later in life," asked Kateri. "No I have not Kateri. Why do you ask?" said Senna. "Hiroshi was a non-bender but then out of nowhere he was able to water-bend. I taught him a few moves on the way here and he mastered the basics along with a few advanced moves too," said Kateri. "Wow, that is amazing," said Senna. "Hopefully Kya will have some answers when we go see her tomorrow," said Kateri. Korra walked into the kitchen to be hit with the amazing smell of her mother's cooking. "Mom, it smells amazing in here," said Korra. "Thank you. Would you like me to make you a plate of food," asked Senna. "Yes please," said Korra as she sat down at the table.
After eating, everyone moved to the living room and Hiroshi eventually fell asleep on the couch. "I will be right back," said Korra as she lifted Hiroshi up. "Grandpa, do you think Kya will be able to explain Hiroshi's sudden ability to water bend," asked Kateri. "You never know Kateri. We will just have to wait and see what happens tomorrow after Asami gets checked out," said Tonraq. "Ok, I am so tired. I'm going to bed. Good night Grandpa. Good night Grandma," said Kateri as she hugged Tonraq and Senna. As Kateri was about to go upstairs, Korra was coming back down. "Good night mom," said Kateri. "Good night Kateri," said Korra. Korra sat down on the couch next to her mom. "Mom, I am still trying to find an explanation for Hiroshi's sudden ability to water bend. It is making me go crazy," said Korra. "Sweetie, there may be no explanation to his sudden ability to water bend. Wait till tomorrow, maybe you will find your answer then." said Senna. "Thank you Mom," said Korra. "I think I will turn in early. Good night mom. Good night dad," said Korra. "Good night Korra," said Tonraq and Senna as they too went to their house.
Next day, the sun was bright and shined in Kateri's face as it was rising into the sky. She got up and started to get ready for the day. Once dressed, she went down stairs to start making breakfast. The aroma of the pancakes, and eggs cooking woke Hiroshi and Korra up. "Something smells amazing," said Hiroshi as he got out of bed. Both Korra and Hiroshi headed down stairs and into the kitchen to find Kateri making breakfast. "Smells amazing in here Kateri," said Hiroshi. "Thank you Hiroshi. I woke up early and decided to make breakfast," said Kateri. "You didn't have to wake up so early Kateri but thank you though," said Korra with a smile. "Would you like some pancakes Mom?" asked Kateri. "Yes, please." said Korra. As everyone was eating, Asami walked slowly into the kitchen. "What smells so good in here," said Asami as she walked into the kitchen. "I made pancakes and eggs," said Kateri. "I see you are feeling better Asami," said Korra. "I have a good amount of energy to walk around a little now," said Asami. Korra smiled, "Come sit down and eat something then we will go see Kya afterwards." "Hiroshi once you're done eating, get dressed and ready to see Kya," said Korra. "Yes mom," said Hiroshi as he finished eating his pancakes. By the time everyone else was done eating, Hiroshi was ready to leave. "I'm ready to go," said Hiroshi. Kateri washed the dishes and then put her coat on. Korra helped Asami put her coat and boats on then put hers on as well.
As they were walking to Kya's healing center, Hiroshi started water bending while walking. "Wow, that's cool," said Kateri. By the time they arrived, Asami was tired and weak. "Korra, Asami. It is great to see you two again," said Kya. "It is great to see you too Kya under these conditions," said Korra. "Let's go into the back room for some privacy," said Kya. Before walking into the back, Hiroshi asked, "Mom, can I come with you." "I'm sorry Hiroshi, but no. Mommy Asami needs to be look at. Why don't you and Kateri go outside and play with some of the kids. Ok." said Korra. "Ok Mom," said Hiroshi as he ran outside with Kateri. Once in the back room, Kya and Korra help Asami onto a table. "Asami, please lie down and try to be perfectly still," said Kya. Korra sat down and watched Kya while she was checking on Asami's health. A few hours later, Kya was finally done. "I am done. Asami, I found nothing wrong and all you need is a few weeks of rest then you will be good as new," said Kya. "Great," said Asami with a smile. "Could you take a look at Hiroshi, Kya." asked Korra. "Sure Korra. Is he ok?" asked Kya. "He is perfectly fine however he is now able to suddenly water bend and your mother told us he was a non-bender. I just want to find out how," said Korra. "Sure," said Kya. "I will go get him," said Korra as she walked out of the room. "Hiroshi, come here please," said Korra. Hiroshi was water bending a snowman with Kateri. "Coming mom," said Hiroshi. Korra and Hiroshi walked in the room to see Kya helping Asami walk to a chair. "Hello Hiroshi, my name is Kya," said Kya. "Hi Kya," said Hiroshi. "Could you please go to the table, lie down and be perfectly still," asked Kya. "Ok," said Hiroshi as he walked to the table. After 10 minutes, Kya was finished. "Well, I found nothing that could explain his sudden ability to water bend," said Kya. "Thank you, Kya." said Korra. "Hiroshi, are you ready to go home?" asked Asami. "Yes," said Hiroshi as he walked out of the healing center with Korra and Asami. Hiroshi ran to his sister to see that she finished the snowman. "Nice snowman Kateri," said Hiroshi. "Thanks. Did Kya figure out how you were able to water bend?" said Kateri. "No, she didn't" said Hiroshi. "Oh well, she tired her best." said Kateri as she walked home with her family.
(Will Hiroshi figure out how he can suddenly water bend? Is Korra and her family out of danger? Stay tuned till next week to find out!)