AN: This is a rewrite of chapter 11 because after I read it again I thought to myself "Gee, it looks like I rushed and didn't care about the ending"

Chapter 11: Things Change

Korra, Asiaq, and Naga stepped out of the room. "Oh," Senna exclaimed. "Korra, are you feeling better."

Korra looked at her mother for a long time before speaking. "To be honest I do feel better but…" she then turned to Asiaq, "I would be lying if I said I wasn't still a little sad that Naga's mother. I felt that maybe if I was a little stronger, maybe, I could've prevented her death."

Naga growled and bit Korra on the hand. "Ow!" Korra cried. "Naga, what was that for?"

"I think Naga is trying to tell you that it isn't your fault that her mother is dead." Asiaq explained. Naga then began to slowly wag her tail and lick the hand that she had bitten.

Korra smiled as she began to rub Naga's shoulder. "Thanks Naga, I needed someone to fully snap me out of my sad state. You really are my animal guide."

Suddenly there was a knock at the door. "I wonder who it is." Senna answered the door. "Ah, Chena, I wasn't expecting to see you here. Please come in."

"Well when I spoke to Unalaq about tonight's preparations for the ceremony he told me his wife had come to cheer Korra up. Knowing you Asiaq I had a feeling that you cheered her right on up."

Asiaq smiled. "Chena you flatter me. However it was a bit of a joint effort."

"Yeah," Korra beamed. "Naga helped as well."

Chena smiled at Naga and Korra. "It seems that you were right Korra. Naga truly is your animal guide." Naga walked up to Chena and put her head up to the palm of his hand allowing him to pet her. "Hmm, it seems that you trust me."

"I'm not surprised." Korra said. "I and Naga saw your facial expression after you killed her mother. We saw that you seemed to click with her in a way that is similar to the way Naga and I clicked."

Chena smiled as he continued to pet Naga. "Well Korra, if you are feeling better I am going to need your help with security at the ceremony tonight."

Chena nodded. "With the crowning of a new chief people come in from all villages of the North Pole. The capitol becomes filled with people, and with so many people here even if they are here for a peaceful ceremony it can get pretty dangerous."

Korra frowned. "I was hoping that since I felt better I would be able to actually celebrate, not do security detail."

"Do not worry; really all you would have to do is break up fights. Of course you won't be working alone. I also assigned Akiak and Aga to help you. That way you get to be with your friends."

Korra grinned from ear to ear. "Chena you're awesome. Come on Naga let's find Akiak and Aga." Korra ran out the door in hot pursuit of her friends.

Senna looked at Chena in slight concern, "I don't understand Chena, why would you assign them to security when there are plenty of waterbenders to handle that sort of thing."

Chena grinned. "Actually I have a surprise for all three of them, but I need them to stay busy until Unalaq is actually crowned Chief of the Northern Water Tribe. Which reminds me Asiaq, you need to prepare for the ceremony as well."

Asiaq nodded and after giving Senna a hug went on her way.

After searching for a long time Korra finally managed to find Akiak and Aga who were both glad to see that Korra seemed to be doing a lot better.

Aga pointed to Naga. "Are you sure it was a good idea to bring Naga? I mean I love her and everything but when the people get here if they see a polar bear dog, things might get hectic and she might get nervous."

"Don't worry. As her provider I'll make sure she besides at the ceremony, besides she can help us with security."

Naga barked and wagged her tail in agreement to Korra's sentiments. Akiak and Aga merely shrugged their shoulders and later that night all three of them prepared for the task they were charged with.

Korra had never been to such a huge celebration before. Even on events like her birthday there would only be a small party with her parents, master Katara, and maybe a few others. They would have a cake and get what you could call gifts of necessity, such as new coats and socks. It wasn't that big of a deal to Korra though; she still enjoyed every party. However being here with so many sights, smells, sounds, and people, it made Korra crave the big life a little.

Akiak and Aga were dancing wildly while Korra was showing off Naga to some people. They were told that they could look but were not allowed to touch her or get too close. Aga did make a good point about the crowd and Naga getting nervous so Korra decided to stick close to Naga and keep people away from her. At first this wasn't that hard; many people were nervous and a bit snobbish around Naga. Saying things such as, "what is that beast doing in the capitol." And "shouldn't someone keep that animal away from that little child." However after proving that Naga was friendly towards her to keep people from taking Naga away scores of people wanted to pet her.

After a couple of hours of eating, dancing, and keeping people away from Naga Korra spotted her mother and father, who were going inside the throne room where the crowning ceremony was being held. Korra looked to Akiak and Aga who nodded that she could go and join her parents, after thanking them for the good time Korra ran to find her parents.

As the Avatar and daughter of the will be new chief's brother Korra got to sit right next to the throne with Tonraq and Senna. Korra also convinced her parents to let Naga sit with them as well even though they were both slightly concerned about her wellbeing.

After several minutes of talking and murmuring it was time for the official crowning ceremony to begin. Unalaq, Asiaq, Desna, and Kimira walked in a dignified fashion toward the throne. Everyone stood silent in absolute awe, even Korra. The entire family was dressed in traditional Water Tribe garb, but the blues were even richer and reminded Korra of the deep ocean, the white fur that adorned their garments was whiter than fresh snow. They also had traces of a deep purple to signify their role as leaders. After what seemed like hours Unalaq and the rest of his family had reached the throne where Chena was standing.

Holding the chief headdress high Chena spoke. "Do you swear to protect the Northern Water Tribe with all your might?"

"We shall." Unalaq and Asiaq spoke as one.

"Do you swear to be good to the people and treat them fairly and with justice?"

"We shall."

"Do you swear to maintain the peace and not to war with other nations unless necessary?"

"We shall."

"Then by the blessing of the Moon and Ocean Spirits I hereby crown thee Unalaq Chief of the Northern Water Tribe and Asiaq Queen of the Northern Water Tribe."

There rose a great sound. Everyone cheered joyously as the headdress was placed upon Unalaq's head. Celebration was heavy even the moon and ocean seemed to cheer the new chief.

After the cheering started to die down a little Unalaq spoke. "Although many of you may think that the cause for our celebration is over there is one other thing that must occur tonight. I would like to call forth Akiak, Aga, and my niece Avatar Korra." Korra looked at her parents and walked up to the throne as well as Akiak and Aga. "Chena and I agreed that now was the best possible time to declare that you three are…"

"Hold on one moment Unalaq." Chena interrupted. "There is one other thing." Chena turned toward a small room and smiled. "It is time for a teacher's proudest moment and she should be here to see it."

Korra grinned in excitement. She looked toward the room and out came Master Katara. However she wasn't the only one there; Tenzin, Pema, and a sleeping baby girl also were with her. "Master Katara, Tenzin, Pema what are you doing here?" Korra asked excited.

"I didn't want to miss the excitement." Katara smiled.

"You mean the ceremony where Unalaq became chief?"

Unalaq smiled at Korra. "Not quite." He then turned to the crowd. "It is with great pleasure that I name these three: Akiak, Aga, and Avatar Korra master waterbenders."

Akiak and Aga stood shocked. Even Korra was surprised she was not expecting the announcement of them becoming master waterbenders to take place here. The crowd cheered maniacally and Katara hugged Korra. "Congratulations Master Korra."

Akiak and Aga smiled in excitement. Naga yipped happily. Then Tenzin and Pema approached. "Congratulations to all three of you" Tenzin said.

"So…?" Korra asked gesturing toward Jinora who was in Pema's arms. "Is she an airbender?"

Tenzin and Pema looked at each other and smiled. The crowd was silent for they too wanted to hear the news. Tenzin and Pema simply nodded their heads and once again the crowd cheered. There was so much joy in the capitol that celebration occurred until the sun rose.

The next day after one of rest it was time for Korra and her family to head home to the South Pole. Everything was set, everyone had said their goodbyes. Akiak and Aga had promised to see Korra in the South Pole one day. Unalaq and Tonraq teased each other for the simple fact that they were brothers. Senna and Asiaq shook their heads at their husband's behavior. And Desna and Kimira gave a prayer for the Moon and Ocean Spirits to protect baby Jinora which Tenzin and Pema were grateful for.

Finally it was time to leave everyone boarded onto Tenzin's bison Oogie who did an incredible job of keeping Naga calm while in the air. Korra smiled so much had changed since she first got to the North Pole. There was a new chief, a new airbender, three new master waterbenders, and Korra had found her animal guide.

As the hours passed and the sun sank below the horizon revealing a black sky dotted with millions of stars and a bright moon Korra and Naga leaned against each other feeling small but knowing they were going to be great.

The End

AN: I feel a lot better about this chapter than what I originally wrote. That was crap and I shouldn't have published it. I couldn't write another multi-chapter story with that on my mind. But now I feel good.