Asami can't count how long they've been walking for, but it's felt like hours. Korra leading the way, Asami was sure she knew where she was going, yet at the same time didn't. It was silent the whole trip they've managed to make; just the sound of footsteps crushing leaves and occasional sighs from both of them. Finally, she's managed to grow enough courage to ask: "Did you walk all the way here?" Korra stays silent in front of her for quite a long time, and Asami loses hope of conversation until she hears, "Yeah." Well, at least she got something other than silence. "Did you have to?" She presses on, and the girl in front of her stays silent again until she speaks. "Your radar's detect devices. So yes, I had to in order not to get detected." It's like Asami is talking to a ghost. But she can't help but let her mouth keep moving. "Do you remember me?" She blurts out without thinking. Great, now she's ruined the chance of getting any more information. Suddenly Korra stops in front of her, Asami almost running into her. It's again silent for a moment. "Yes." Finally the blue-eyed girl says, and her heads hangs. Asami wants to wrap her arms around her right then and her, and it's hard to stop herself. Korra's closed her eyes, until she opens them forcefully and keeps moving forward. "Come on, we don't have time to stop."
"What do you remember about me?" The questions are coming smoothly, and the more Asami asks, the more Korra seems to open up to her. It all starts out the same, like she's thinking her answer over before she relays it; first with silence, fidgeting of her hands as her fingers move in nervousness, and then she speaks honestly. "Asami." She sighs, turning to her. Finally Asami gets to see that face up close and soft, but it's ruined by the scars that run across her cheeks and nose. Without even thinking, Asami lifts her hand and caresses Korra's cheek, adding the words, "What did they do to you?..." Apparently, that was the wrong thing to say because she grabs Asami's wrist and throws her hand away, glaring deeply. "They? You think my own father did this to me? You people did this to me!" Suddenly she's shouting harshly at her. Asami steps back, completely confused.
"What?" Is all she can manage, and Korra doesn't seem to be letting up, "You rebels did this to me! When I pretended to be one of you for the longest time, when you figured out I was secretly working for the government, you people tortured me for answers! I was lucky I managed to escape with my life!" Even though Asami knows this isn't true, she can't help but feel guilty at the intensity of Korra's words. There's so much frustration and anger behind them, and Asami knows that the real Korra would act the same way against the government if she were herself. Instead, Asami decides it's best to play along. She looks away, and mumbles an apology. She knows it's not much, but it's best for the situation. Korra rolls her eyes and scoffs, "Whatever. You don't care about me anymore. Not like you used to." Now that hit home for Asami. Her green eyes widen. "I still care about you. I would never stop." Korra looks away, "That's not true. I used to love you. And when you found out what I was doing, you kicked me to the curb and called me a traitor. Just like any other loyalist around here. You rebels are all the same: sick, narcissistic people." That's when Asami notices something strange. Korra is looking away from Asami every time she talks, with her fists clenched and her eyes closed. It almost seemed like it was hard to say. She shakes her head, discarding the thoughts. "I still care about you, Korra…." She says, before she lifts her foot into a step, and Korra just stays silent whilst falling in line with her.
Finally Asami begins to see huge gates in the distance. They managed to scrape through trees and mud just to find the place. Korra swipes a key card on the side of the gate, and automatically they open before them. She hasn't seen as many guards around before in her life. "Korra! Your Father is expecting you!" One guard on her right states loudly. Korra just blatantly ignores him and grabs Asami raggedly unlike before, shoving her in front. "Keep walking." Korra hisses, and Asami is completely confused. What was going on? The whole walk here Korra didn't even touch her, and now it's like she's a different person. Wait?...
"Ah! Korra, my daughter." Tonraq opens his arms, and Korra walks from where Asami is standing and embraces him. They stand in a president-like office, only twice as big and twice as decorated. "Hey Dad." Her voice in musky, but the president doesn't seem to take notice. But Asami does. "I'm so proud of you. Mr. Sato is extremely grateful." The green-eyed girl raises a brow, and Korra steps back all too fast. "I was just doing what was good for humanity." She exclaims, and you see her eyes gleam. Tonraq nods in agreement, grabbing her hand and squeezing it, "Your mother would be proud." Korra just smiles a half smile, and her father turns his gaze to Asami. "Asami Sato. I can figure you already know why you're here." Asami smiles the biggest smile she can muster, "Of course. My father." Tonraq nods. "I'm sorry, but he won't be able to join us today. He's working rather hard on something for Korra." The man grasps his hands behind his back and starts to walk. "You see, I've come up with a stimulant. It can enhance every sensory on a person. Eye sight, hearing, smelling. It's quite extraordinary." Asami eyes widen. What?! This impossible. Her father just keeps amazing her at every turn.
"That's incredible." She says carefully, not to sound sarcastic. "Your father is incredible. You can only imagine your potential." Tonraq smiles and touches a lock of hair on Asami when he reaches her. Wait, did Korra just flinch? "Well, I can't help you there." Tonraq drops his hand at Asami's comment. "You still have hostility? Your own rebel leader has chosen this side, and you oppose her too?" He asks, and gestures to Korra, who stands and stares at Asami as if waiting for an answer. "She's not the same. She's different. I know what you've done to her, Tonraq." Asami states matter-of-factly, eyeing Korra and watching her just stare. "I don't understand," the president starts to pace again, "She's chosen her path. You should do the same."
Asami doesn't like these cells. The last time she was in one, she watched Korra be tortured before her eyes. Only this one was different; more guarded, with no windows and a camera in the corner. Speaking of, her door suddenly opens and there appears Korra, breathing heavily. "What are you doing here? I thought-" Asami wants to finish what she was saying, but Korra's face stops her. "K-Korra?" Asami says hesitantly, and Korra suddenly embraces her tightly, breathing her in. "Asami. I only have a little time." "What's going on? I don't understand." Asami answers, but grabs at Korra and pulls as much of her body to her as she can. "I'll explain later. I managed to get the cameras and microphones off for only five minutes. They have me monitored all the time. Asami, your father is not the man he seems to be, okay? I want you to trust him and me, okay?" Asami shakes her head. This is so much to take in. "I-I thought you were different? That they changed you?" It's Korra's turn to shake her head, "Hiroshi stopped the doses a long time ago. I'm just playing along." Her smile shines and Asami can't help herself. She pulls Korra into a desperate kiss, clinging to her for life. Korra eagerly returns it, wrapping herself in Asami as the kisses get hotter until both break apart. "I have to go. Trust me, okay?" Just before Korra leaves, Asami grabs her wrist. "Korra?" "What?" "I love you." Asami blushes but manages to keep eye contact with Korra. Korra's eyes widen, before she moves and kisses Asami passionately again. "I love you too. So much." She smiles her smile that Asami missed, and whisks out the door like nothing had happened.
I hoped you liked it! I wonder what will happen after this? Do you think Korra is really playing? Keep following and you'll find out soon enough!
(Thanks the for the review, TheNabooQueen! I hope she will... Keep reading!)
-PMI
P.S- I'm coming up with another story soon(hopefully), so watch out for that! Love you guys!
