Title: Korrasami 13
Fandom: Avatar: The Legend of Korra
Pairing: Korra / Asami Sato
Rating: P-13 / R
Notes: See No Evil Hear no Evil
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Cabbage Corp
Lau sits alone in his office at Cabbage Corp quietly staring at his desk with a solemn look on his face. "It won't be long now." He says as he closes his eyes and sighs heavily an unconscious tear rolling down his cheek.
He emits a loud clicking noise from his throat and his assistant walks into the office. Lau is still sitting back with his eyes closed. "Are the sentries gone?" He asks the man.
"Yes sir." His assistant says.
"Good, prepare an airship, we're going to the Southern Water Tribe. Contact Future Industries and tell Miss Sato that I'll be available to meet her whenever she's ready." Lau says as his assistant bows and leaves the office.
Wan Shi Tong's Library
Tenzin's oldest daughter and the newest airbending master spends a few hours every day in Wan Shi Tong's library at the request of the White Lotus. She is one of the few humans allowed in the library now. The master of the library had gone to great lengths to make sure that all the knowledge stored in his great conservatory was kept safe from anyone who would use its knowledge to cause harm whether they are human or spirit.
Fortunately the granddaughter of the avatar was known to be very pure of spirit and heart and was allowed entry after giving Wan Shi Tong some new knowledge.
"Master Wan Shi?" Jinora asks as she stares at the strange shapes on the ceiling in the great owl's study on the very top floor of the library. It was an ornate image filled with many different types of animals.
"Yes little airbender?" He asks.
Jinora flips through a very old book with a picture of two hairy looking strings imprinted on its cover as she puts it on the great owl's desk. "Is this really all the knowledge available on Koh? This doesn't seem right to me."
The large barn owl leans down and looks at the book then stands up straight. "Yes that is all the knowledge on the one called Koh." He says to her.
She takes a deep breath through her nose as she turns to the end of the book. "There has to be more. It just abruptly stops. It says that Koh tried to steal my grandpa's face after he got stuck in the spirit world after he was struck by Princess Azula's lightning. But that he didn't succeed…and…that's it. There's nothing else?"
The great owl lifts his chin and thinks. "That is correct. That is all the knowledge on the one called Koh."
Jinora scratches her head. "But how is that possible Master Wan Shi? The White Lotus have confirmed that Koh crossed over into the physical world and even has a human form. And from what they told me, based on their readings he crossed over many years ago. Why don't you know that?"
Wan Shi Tong leans over and looks into the young airbender's eyes. "I have no interest in the knowledge of the human world. I am he who knows 10,000 things. And what you hold in your hands is all of the knowledge on the spirit called Koh. I know of all the spirits who have crossed over into the physical world, the one you call Koh is not one of them." The great owl says as he turns and walks to a different area of his study.
The young airbender thinks as she follows him.
"What do you want now?" He asks noticing Jinora behind him as he moves two very large globes with wings.
Jinora furrows her brow. She had been listening intently to the great owl. She knew for sure that the White Lotus research was correct. Maybe she was asking the wrong questions. "Master Wan Shi you said you know of all the spirits who have crossed over right?"
"Yes that is correct." The great owl says as items continue to disappear into his wings.
"You said none of them are 'called' Koh?" She says.
He turns to her sounding very irritated suddenly. "That is correct. Now what is your question little airbender?"
Jinora takes a deep breath and looks up into Wan Shi's eyes. She knew from experience that she wouldn't be able to ask him anymore questions today, so she needed to make it good. The White Lotus told her that the energy sample they got from Katara was from a very old and powerful spirit. Her grandmother told them that the spirit's name was Koh based on the information from Aang's book of spirits. Maybe Koh had a different name. "Master can you tell me the name of the oldest spirit that has recently crossed over into the physical world?"
He swipes his wing on the floor suddenly. A large knowledge seeker appears. Wan Shi looks down at him. "Take the little air bender to the main floor." The great owl then turns to Jinora. "Tsuchi is the spirit's name. The knowledge seeker will guide you. Now be on your way. That is all for today little air bender." He lifts his wings and prepares to fly away.
"Thank you Master Wan Shi." Jinora says as she bows. The great owl gives her a slight head nod and flies off.
The large bear sized knowledge keeper nudges the young airbender's hand. She gets on his back. The large fox like creature runs from Wan Shi Tong's study at a very fast speed. Jinora screams hanging on for dear life as it runs through a secret compartment in one of the walls.
"Whoa…" Jinora whispers holding on to his fur as multi-colored lights swirl and flash all around them on the floors walls and ceiling of the tunnel. A vortex opens in front of them followed by a bright blinding light.
The young airbender covers her eyes as they exit the tunnel. She can see drawings all over the walls on the ground floor as well as floating book shelves. A huge ornate chandelier made of beautiful blue crystals of every color imaginable sits in the center of the floor.
The knowledge seeker stops and lies down. Jinora gets off of him and looks around. She had never been to this part of the library before. "Wow this is the main floor?" The young airbender turns around and stares at the fox spirit that brought her there. "Can you bring me a book on the spirit called Tsuchi?"
The large knowledge keeper sits up on his hind legs and begins to howl. Suddenly hundreds of small fox spirits congregate in a circle above Jinora on the ceiling. All at once they lower their heads and point their noses to a very large mural in the center of the ceiling.
She looks up and sees that it's an image of the world. It looked like a large globe without the water.
"I don't understand." She says.
The large fox spirit gets up and nudges her hand then he walks over to one of the walls.
"Oh the walls are the book!" She says very proud of herself.
The knowledge keeper nods then walks straight up the wall and begins to scratch at one of the pictures.
Jinora takes a few steps back and cocks her head to the side to get a better view of it. The young airbender can see words and numbers written on the wall. In the corner of the wall there is an image of a large tree with a face and branch like hands reaching toward the words.
She takes a deep breath through her nose still not understanding what she is seeing. "Is that a calendar?" She asks as the large fox points its nose to one of the numbers. "50… years? What does that mean?" She sighs and scratches her head. "I wish you guys could talk. This is gonna take forever."
The knowledge keeper lowers its ears whimpers and covers its eyes with its paws sorrowfully.
White Lotus (Secret) Headquarters
"Grand Lotus Duke, we have an emergency request from Master Katara. She needs it by tomorrow." One of the sentries says. Seventy-eight year old Duke stands and nods then moves to leave the large office.
He heads to the research lab a few floors below his office. This case with Koh was of the highest priority especially after what happened to many of the lotus guard officers.
Thanks to the previous leader of the White Lotus, Iroh of the Fire Nation, the formerly secret organization had the claw of a Lion Turtle in their possession. This relic was given as a gift to Iroh from the dragons Ran and Shaw for his efforts in maintaining the balance of the world.
The Lotus used the claw to determine the power and age of spirits. The large specimen would glow, vibrate, change its color and in a few cases even float when certain spiritual energies were near it.
Duke walks into the testing room as the sentry Katara sent from Republic City takes a knee in front of him. "Grand Lotus sir, Master Katara needs this tested right away. The spirit Koh, made contact with her. This concoction is meant to be used on Avatar Korra. The spirit claims it to be a healing potion."
Duke nods then walks over to an ancient looking wall. All the guards bow their heads and close their eyes as he touches a series of spots on the wall. It opens and the Lion Turtle claw is revealed. "Bring me the potion." Duke says.
He uses a dropper and lets one small drop hit the claw. To their surprise it begins to vibrate and a green leaf grows on top of the claw. Duke rubs his chin. "Hmm it appears to be a botanical formula. It must be tested." He turns to the sentries in the room. "This is a matter of upmost importance. The life of the Avatar hangs in the balance. Which of you will volunteer?" He asks.
One of the sentries stands to his feet. "I will Grand Lotus." The young man says.
Duke nods. "Prepare the containment room." He says to the other sentries as he walks up to the young man. "What is your name son?"
"Ikeem, sir."
"Ikeem, today you join the ranks of the Lotus Guard and are hereby given the title of Golden Lotus for laying down your life in service of maintaining the balance." Duke says as he turns to the other guards. "Honor him." He says.
All the guards drop to their knees and put their foreheads to the ground and speak in unison. "May the Lotus be with you Golden one."
The Grand Lotus puts his hand on the young man's shoulder and walks him out into a specially prepared room. Two Lotus guards enter the platinum covered room with them and the door shuts.
Duke stands in front of the door and nods to the two guards standing on either side of Ikeem. "Prepare yourself son we must duplicate the Avatar's injuries." He says seeing the young man nod and take a deep breath.
The guard on the left metal bends from a bowl of liquid metal and binds Ikeem's wrists and ankles in chains. The guard on the right stands in front of Ikeem and metal bends two large blocks and situates them on the young man's legs.
Both guards turn to Duke with their fists held in front of them waiting for his command. He nods. In an instant Ikeem's knees and bones are crushed. "AAAAHHHHHH!" He yells out in intense searing pain as he grabs the metal chains with his hands trying to hold himself up.
"Take him." Duke says as the guards put his body on the bed in the corner of the room. The Grand Lotus walks over to the bed as one of the guards shackles Ikeem's head arms and legs to stop him from moving. He puts one drop of liquid on both of the young man's legs. Then they all stand back.
The two guards stand at the ready with steel spears pointed at Ikeem.
Suddenly he yells out as his crushed kneecaps reform right before their eyes. Bone, muscle, tissue, and skin appear completely repaired on both his legs as he passes out. He awakens twenty minutes later.
Duke and the two guards haven't moved an inch. "How do you feel?" Duke asks him.
The young man takes a deep breath and blinks a few times. "I…feel great. I mean…" He swallows and clears his throat then proceeds to give the Grand Lotus a report. "I felt my broken limbs healing. The pain was far worse than the initial breaking. I no longer feel any pain and have a heightened energy level as well as…." He swallows and blinks rapidly then looks down towards his waist as his face turns beet red. "I…feel sexually stimulated as well." He says seeing that his penis is standing at attention.
"Unhook him." Duke says as the guards release the metal shackles. Ikeem gets up and stands to his feet then jumps up a few times and does a few squats. The two guards stand on either side of him. Duke nods and the two guards proceed to attack the young man with a series of punches and kicks.
Ikeem immediately dodges as the fight continues. "It's amazing Grand Lotus. I've never moved this fast in my life. I feel stronger than ever!" He says as he punches one of the guards in the chest knocking the man into the wall while catching the other's foot.
"That's enough." Duke says as all three men stop and stand at parade rest. "Golden Lotus you'll be under observation until tomorrow. Report any changes you experience emotionally, mentally, physically…and sexually as well."
"Yes Grand Lotus." Ikeem says as his face turns red again.
The two guards leave the room with Duke and the door closes behind them. "Watch him and send word to Master Katara about our findings. I will send her my final decision in the morning once we've tested the young man further."
Avatar Korra Park (formerly Republic City Park)
Korra and Asami sit watching a group of people performing what looks like waterbending exercises without the water. It was nice to see more people in the park it almost felt normal.
The young avatar laughs softly. "Uh…oh looks like you got another secret admirer." She says as a dragonfly bunny spirit lands next to Asami and proceeds to chew on her hair.
Asami picks up the little spirit as it continues to chew on her hair like its hay. She looks into its eyes and scratches its ears. "You're the same little guy from last time aren't you?" The little bunny chirps and smiles then flies up and sits on her head.
Korra laughs as she watches her girlfriend trying to look up at it. The smile slowly leaves her face the longer she looks at the spirit. She can feel anger filling her heart as she thought of Koh and the fact that the spirit had almost driven Asami crazy. He also attacked Katara and Toph. Korra breaths through her nose as her rage rises, knowing she hadn't been able to protect them.
The little rabbit spirit begins to tremble on top of Asami's head. The onyx haired woman can feel the spirit getting heavy almost like it was growing. She begins to lower her head feeling the weight of it. "Okay little guy." She says reaching her hands up toward her head. "I think it's time to get down now…"
Clouds start to gather in the park all of sudden. A woman screams in the distance as fox spirit begins to look more and more ferocious and dark. Asami looks at her girlfriend and can see that she's glaring at the spirit still sitting on her head. Asami grabs the spirit on her head and it nips at her hand. "OW!" She says as it leaps from her head looking almost ravenous the force of the leap knocking her over.
Korra's eyes widen and her face fills with rage as she shakily sits up on her knees and firebend's at the little spirit as she activates the avatar state. "Leave…her…alone!" She yells as thunder and lightning begin to flash around the park. The growling and hissing of spirits is heard all over the place.
Asami takes Korra into her arms seeing tears in her eyes. "Korra it's okay, I'm alright. It didn't hurt me… please, it's okay!" She says looking up into the sky as she holds Korra in her arms. She furrows her brow. The young woman had never seen anything like this in her whole life. It was as if the spirits and even nature itself was responding to Korra's change in mood. She needed to calm her girlfriend down and fast.
Asami pulls back and takes Korra's face in her hands. The young avatar is scowling as her eyes glow with white light trying to look past Asami to the rabid dragonfly bunny. She kisses her.
The young avatar blinks rapidly as she refocuses on her girlfriend's gaze.
Asami is silent for a moment making sure she has Korra's attention. "I'm okay Korra. Look at me please, I'm alright…see?"
Korra furrows her brow. "No…that spirit tried to attack you." She says looking over her girlfriend's shoulder. The now bear-sized dragonfly bunny flies toward them. Korra maneuvers herself around Asami seeing the dragonfly bunny growing. She firebends at the spirit again as her body floats a foot off the ground.
"Korra STOP, it didn't do anything to me! Can't you see what's happening around you?" Asami says raising her voice and grabbing her girlfriend's waist to stop her from floating away. The lightning gets brighter as the clouds get darker. Asami hangs on as tight as she can.
Korra yells as a small burst of fire comes from her mouth. "Don't you touch her…you hear me! I won't let you hurt her! I'll never let you have her …." Korra says angrily as Asami drops to the ground then jumps up with all her strength wrapping her arms around Korra's neck. She hangs onto her girlfriend with all the strength she has.
"I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere. It's okay…I'm alright." Asami whispers into her ear through her tears.
The young avatar shakes her head and breathes roughly through her nose as she floats back down to the ground. She pulls back slightly as she blinks rapidly staring at her crying girlfriend.
"Korra…. please….stop." Asami chokes out as she cups the young avatar's face. She was legitimately scared, she'd never seen Korra like that before.
The young avatar takes a deep breath and looks up at the sky and the spirits transforming around her, then to her weeping girlfriend. She swallows hard and deactivates the avatar state. "I'm…I'm sorry." She says taking a deep breath. She puts her hands on the ground and takes in slow deep breaths trying to calm herself down. This was just like when she was trapped in the spirit world last year.
Iroh had warned her about her emotions affecting the spirits. She hadn't realized that it was also true in the physical world. She sheds a few tears seeing that she had been the one who frightened Asami not the spirit.
The clouds begin to dissipate and spirits shrink down to their normal sizes as the sun comes out again. People start making their way out of the park not knowing what had happened. Korra gets to her feet and leans on her forearm crutches. "I'm sorry everyone. Everything is okay now. You don't have to leave. I'm sorry. I just…I'm sorry." She says putting her head down.
A woman whispers to her husband as they walk past her. "Who's that woman honey…what's she talking about. It's not like she's the avatar or anything. People in this city are loopy." She says with giggle.
"She's not crazy! She's the Avatar!" Asami says as she stands by Korra's side and wipes her eyes. "Korra….Are you…okay?" Asami says as her hands tremble slightly. She felt so weak in that moment. It should have been obvious by now just how powerful Korra was. But it hadn't hit her until then. For the first time she felt truly self-conscious about not being a bender yet dating the most powerful bender in the world.
"I'm sorry." Korra says as swallows feeling Asami hugging her.
The young avatar felt the weight of the world bearing down on her shoulders. She hadn't meant to lash out at the spirit, but she couldn't help how useless she'd been feeling lately. For a moment, all she could think of was Koh taking Asami away from her and not being able to do anything about it. She felt helpless. Everyone seemed to be fighting her battles for her. And she was tired of it.
Asami takes Korra's face between her hands seeing the distance in Korra's eyes. She hadn't seen that look since Jinora's anointment ceremony. "Come on baby, let's go home okay."
Korra nods.
The drive back to the apartment is quiet as the young avatar stares out the window feeling weak and foolish having tried to attack that little dragonfly bunny. Koh was heavy on her mind, seeing that little spirit playing with Asami infuriated her. She felt genuine hatred toward the spirit, but couldn't understand why. Of course she cared about Asami, but she was still the avatar. To hate spirits was to hate herself.
They pull up in front of the apartment and Asami gets the door for her. The young CEO is silent as the old waterbender walks out of the back bedroom.
"Yes dear, is everything alright?" Katara asks seeing the worry on both of the young women's faces.
"I…I didn't say anything Gran Gran." Asami says as she moves toward the stairs.
Korra is holding her head down not wanting to make eye contact as she follows Asami. The old waterbender sighs. "Go on upstairs and lie down you need treatment." She says as she motions to Korra. Asami swallows and moves away from the stairs. "You too Asami."
The young woman raises her eyebrows. "Oh…I'm okay to wait Gran Gran." She says seeing Katara staring at her.
The old waterbender stares softly into her eyes as Korra heads up into her bedroom and gets into bed.
Asami swallows then moves with a lowered head up the stairs and sits next to the bed. She felt very nervous having no idea what the old waterbender wanted.
Katara walks into the room carrying a bottle of spirit water then sits next to her. "Asami, would you lie down next to Korra please." Her eyes widen in surprise. She looks around the room anxiously. "Is there a problem dear?" Katara asks her.
Asami blinks a few times and rubs her arm nervously then walks around the bed and lies down next to her girlfriend. Korra's eyes are closed. The old waterbender bends the water and covers both of their bodies. The water begins to glow. Korra starts to cry. Asami instinctively intertwines their hands as her own tears begin to flow.
Asami feels a strange energy moving through her body. This was different from the other sessions she'd had with the old waterbender. Her chest aches hearing her girlfriend cry even harder as she squeezes her hand.
Katara speaks up. "Yes, that's it. Let it out. Let your feelings flow." She says softly.
The young avatar's voice is a choked whimper. "I…I…I couldn't save you. I'm sorry…. I should have been there for you. I should have been there but I wasn't just like I wasn't there for you Gran. The spirits hurt you. I'm supposed to be the one who keeps that from happening. What's the point of these powers if I can't even protect the people I care about?"
Asami takes in a heavy tear filled breath. "I heard you calling my name that day Korra. I…I should have let you in. I'm sorry…. I didn't want you to worry about me. If I had just let you help me….you wouldn't be hurting right now. You're always so strong for everyone. I wanted to be strong too." Asami sighs as more tears flow remembering what happened at the park. "But I'm…I'm not like you. I'm not even a bender. I couldn't even help you at the park today." She says feeling extremely guilty all of sudden. She hadn't realized how much she and Korra had both internalized what happened a few weeks ago.
Katara sighs softly. "That is guilt and shame and it's time to release it. Take a deep breath you two." Both young women take hard breathes in through their mouths as the water begins to glow even brighter. Katara moves her hands in opposing directions. "Accept the reality. We can't control the actions of others. We can only control ourselves. Accept that those things happened. Yes they did hurt but that's the past. If you keep holding on to it, it will keep hurting. Forgive yourselves for the things you did as well as for the things you didn't do and know that now you have a chance to do things differently."
They squeeze one another's hands even tighter as they feel an intense weight being lifted from their chests. "Good….very good you two. Rest in here for a while. Don't be in a hurry to move or speak, just sit with your feelings." Katara says as she bends the water back into the bottle. She smiles sweetly at them then leaves the room.
Korra and Asami lay next to one another still holding hands. Their eyes are still closed. The two lie in silence just listening to one another breathe.
Katara sits downstairs in her bedroom holding the bottle Koh gave her in her hand. She picks up the phone to call the White Lotus Sentry station on Air Temple Island when a voice in her bedroom sends a chill up her spine.
"Is there some reason why the avatar isn't healed yet?" Koh says from some unknown place in the room.
The old waterbender swallows and closes her eyes. "Koh, she isn't ready for this, just give her some time…please." She begins to tremble feeling an intense ache in her chest she can't help the tear that streaks down her cheek knowing that she's dying.
"And I quote…" Koh says mimicking Korra's voice perfectly. "What's the point of these powers if I can't even protect the people I care about?" He readjusts his voice. "She's more than ready but if you insist on letting petty sentiments cloud your judgment; I'll happily use your body in a much less comfortable way." He hisses as she falls back on her bed pushed by an invisible force unable to scream as her legs spread apart on their own. The old waterbender breathes out roughly through her nose as she feels pressure on her stomach. "I can promise that Aang won't even be able to recognize your spirit by the time I'm finished with you. Are we clear Katara?"
"Yes." She says angrily.
"Good." He says releasing her body from his almost telekinetic hold. "You have until tomorrow."
Katara sits up slowly unable to stop her bottom lip from trembling as she sheds a few more tears. Never in all her life had she experienced anything even remotely like that before. It was even worse than the first time she experienced bloodbending with Hama so many years ago. The old vengeful waterbender called the puppet master had only controlled her blood, but it was like Koh had control over her spirit.
The old waterbender was sure that Koh was serious and now thanks to that little encounter she knew he was also in a hurry.
She takes a few deep breaths through puckered lips then picks up the book of spirits sitting on her night stand. The old waterbender turns to the back of the book and looks at the calendar. The Solstice was just 6 weeks away. She reads her husband's notes.
Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year.
The line between the natural world and the Spirit World is blurred. The winter solstice is different from the summer solstice. During the winter solstice, spirits have incredible power in the natural world. They have complete access to their abilities from the spirit world. Avatar Roku appeared through me in the real world for twenty minutes. He helped me, Katara, and Sokka escape from General Zhao and the fire sages. He also destroyed the entire temple and half of the island that day.
Zuko and I have appointed new fire sages as well as rebuilt the temple. The position of the temple must be exact in order for the celestial calendar to work properly. We've transferred another statue of Avatar Roku to the temple as well.
My connection with my past lives is strongest on the solstice.
Katara closes the book and gulps. "If he's this powerful now, I can't imagine what he'll be capable of by then." She looks at the vial Koh gave her again and takes a deep breath. Then she picks up the phone and calls the White Lotus station.
They inform her of their findings about the strange liquid and that headquarters would answer her request by tomorrow. She hangs up the phone and closes her eyes. Depending on their answer she only had one other choice as there was no way she would allow Koh to use her to hurt Korra. She would have to let the spirit kill her and everyone he infected. Korra's life is all that mattered.
Korra's bedroom
"Asami…" The young avatar says softly with her eyes still closed. "You're one of the strongest people I know."
The pale skinned beauty shakes her head. "Don't say that Korra."
The young avatar squeezes Asami's hand. "I mean it." She takes a deep breath. "You're incredible. What you did for me at the park today…that was real power. I let my feelings take over. I couldn't think…I…couldn't do anything, but you stayed with me and helped me find my way back. I wouldn't have been able to do anything like that for anyone. That was real strength." Korra says meaning every word of it. She knew how horrific that must have been for Asami and yet the woman stayed in complete control throughout the whole experience. Their healing session together was revealing as well. The young avatar had no idea why her girlfriend was being so down on herself.
Asami opens her eyes and sighs as tears drop from both her eyes hearing Korra's words but not quite ready to accept them. She turns her face to her girlfriend. "Korra…" Her blue eyed lover turns to her. "Why are you with me? I'm not a bender. I mean sure I can fight, but not like you. All I could do today was hold you and cry. Why do you wanna be with me?"
The young avatar lowers her eyes for a moment and takes a deep breath then looks back up into Asami's jade green eyes. "Because you're you, because you fight with more than your fists, because you trust yourself and…because…I love you."
Asami's face crinkles into mush as she's unable to stop herself from crying. "I love you too." She manages to choke out as she cups Korra's face bringing their lips together with desperation and intensity. The kiss is messy and imprecise. "I love you too." She whispers over and over again as she pulls Korra closer to her. "I'm yours." She whimpers as the young avatar grasps the nape of her neck and pulls back slightly.
Korra smirks softly locking eyes with her tearful girlfriend. "And I'm yours."
Asami sighs quietly as their lips gently overlap.
The two lay together that night feeling stronger and closer than ever having finally said the words that they knew in their hearts but had been afraid to say.
The next morning
Korra kisses Asami goodbye as she heads off to work. Katara made them both a lovely breakfast that morning. They felt like a little family having the old waterbender in the house with them.
Korra moves to leave with Naga a few minutes after Asami does.
"Korra." The old waterbender says as the young avatar turns to face her. "I need to talk to you about something."
Korra walks back over to the table with her forearm crutches and sits back down hearing the somber tone in her mentor's voice. Katara moves to sit next to her. She takes a deep breath and clears her throat.
"I spoke to the White Lotus this morning."
Korra raises her eyebrows. "Okay."
Katara swallows softly as she thinks for a moment. "There have been some disturbances in the spirit world that's beginning to affect the physical world."
Korra furrows her brow. "What is it Gran?"
"I'll get to that in a moment. First I need to know if you feel ready to fulfill your duties as the avatar."
The avatar rolls her eyes. "Come on Gran, you already know the answer to that. I still can't walk on my own, what do they expect me to do? You told me I needed to focus on my recovery right?"
"So if you were better you would go back to being the avatar?" She says apprehensively.
The young avatar furrows her brow and shakes her head. "Of course I would. What's going on with you?" She says a bit confused by her mentor's questions.
Katara takes a deep breath. "Korra I need to know if you are sure about this. I have been authorized to use a new method of healing on you. I've been told it's powerfully effective." She says remembering the report she got from Grand Lotus Duke about the immediate recovery experienced by the sentry they tested the potion on as well as his almost 24 hour errection. The old waterbender was still worried for Korra in spite of that. If Koh's potion really was meant for healing, why would he want her back to full strength? It just didn't make any sense.
"Yeah, let's do it. What have I got to lose?" Korra says nonchalantly. She really didn't think much of whatever this new treatment was. It wasn't like she was gonna be able to start walking on her own anytime soon. There was nothing more powerful than her mentor's healing methods so what could the White Lotus have possibly come up with.
The old waterbender takes a deep breath. "Alright, go ahead and run whatever errands you need to run and meet me back here at noon."
"Okay Gran, see you soon then." Korra says as she heads out the door with Naga.
Katara holds her head down as the front door closes. She reluctantly heads back to the living room and picks up the phone. She needed to confirm the Lotus's findings and prepare for whatever may happen afterwards.
"This is Katara of the Southern Water Tribe. I need no less than 30 lotus guards at the ready after the formula is administered. If Avatar Korra loses control we must be able to contain her. Have a platinum room delivered to my location. I also need you to contact the president and prepare the city for evacuation. If she goes into the Avatar state she could destroy the entire city."
"Yes, Master Katara, right away." A man says on the other end.
She hangs up the phone and takes a deep breath. "I swear Koh if this hurts Korra I'll…"
"You'll do what…exactly." Katara turns to see a small centipede sitting on the arm of one of the recliners.
The old waterbender grits her teeth and remains silent.
"Humph, that's what I thought. You know I wondered why you hadn't given her the treatment yet. You are a clever little bender aren't you, you and your little Lotus monkeys. Oh and they shouldn't use that liquid on the sentries I infected unless they want to kill them. Just an FYI." Koh says.
Katara takes an apprehensive breath remembering what she read in Aang's book yesterday. "Are you looking forward to the Solstice?" She asks.
Bugs begin to crawl from every direction toward the centipede on the recliner. They materialize into Aang. He smirks and takes his time as he walks over and stands in front of Katara. He gently tucks a strand of her hair behind her ear, then leans over and whispers softly. "As a matter of fact, I am." He pulls back and lifts her chin with his index finger. "How about you?"
She pulls her chin away from his hand. He smirks and puts his hands behind his back and walks around the living room. "The avatar and I have some unfinished business." He turns and looks at Katara. "That's why I'm healing her you know." He looks away and stands in front of a globe in the corner of the room. He spins it a few times as he stares at it. "I'm sure you already know that this conversation is just between me and you right. I know you wouldn't share this with anyone us being so close and all." He briefly turns and winks at her.
"What business do you have with Korra? She didn't do anything to you. Aang said that you didn't blame him for what Kuruk tried to do to you. So why are you targeting Korra?" The old waterbender asks him.
He smirks still staring at the globe. "Humph, why indeed. That is the question isn't it." He takes a deep breath hearing Naga barking in the distance. "Well, I best be on my way. I'll give you 2 weeks to finish my assignment. It shouldn't take that long, but I'm feeling gracious."
"Koh, the human heart is not a toy to be played with. Korra and Asami care about one another, being intimate isn't something they are going to rush into, please give them some time to adjust to Korra being well again." Katara says practically pleading with him.
He rolls his eyes and sighs sounding very annoyed. "Fine 3 weeks." In two seconds flat his body is flush against the waterbender's. His hands are on her hips and his face is mere inches from hers speaking slowly and softly. "But that's all you're getting out of me… you naughty little bender you." He says alluringly as his eyes fall to her lips.
Katara gulps unable to stop the blush that came to her face. Koh held her exactly the way Aang used to. Koh smirks and moves his lips closer to hers then dematerializes. Katara releases a breath she didn't realize she was holding as she grabs a hold of the fireplace mantle to get her balance. She shakes her head and takes a deep breath as she sheds a few tears. She hated that he had her husband's body. The old waterbender immediately goes to her bathroom and showers she felt disgusting.
12:00 pm
"Hey Gran…" Korra says walking through the door. "It's kind of weird out there, there's like no one on the street. Is there a parade or something I don't know about?"
Katara takes a deep breath as two lotus guards stand in the living room. "No Korra it's not. This healing treatment is very powerful and we can't take any chances of you reacting negatively to it."
Korra swallows as her eyes widen. "Oh…Okay." She says apprehensively. "Uhh, if it's serious can I call Asami and let her know."
"There's no need, I already called and let her assistant know." The old waterbender says.
Korra lowers her head timidly. "Oh…okay." This was way more serious than she realized.
"Are you ready Korra?" Her mentor asks. Korra nods as the old waterbender holds out her hand.
They walk out to the back yard. The young woman gulps seeing the large metal box that wasn't there this morning. The door suddenly opens and they walk inside.
Korra furrows her brow. "Grand Lotus Duke? What are you doing here?" She asks in complete shock. This was a major deal if he was here.
"I'm just here to supervise." He says.
Katara speaks up. "Come lie down Korra. I'll be right here the whole time alright." She says taking an apprehensive breath.
The young avatar looks around nervously then lies down in the bed in the center of the room as the door slams shut. Metal clamps suddenly fasten her wrists, waist, and ankles. She gulps and lays her head back.
Katara takes a deep breath and bends spirit water from the bowls in the room and covers the young avatar's body. Korra takes a breath and closes her eyes. Grand Lotus Duke picks up the vial and uses a dropper to put two drops into the spirit water.
Korra sneezes and everyone gasps.
"What! What's wrong?! What happened?" Korra exclaims.
Katara swallows and half smiles. "It's alright dear just re…."
"AHHHHH!" Korra screams as she grits her teeth and tries to bend her way out of the restraints. Katara immediately freezes the water as Korra angrily lifts her head melting it with fire from her mouth. Grand lotus Duke moves his hands and quickly restrains Korra's head and shoulders with metal clamps.
A minute later she passes out.
"It's alright Master Katara." Duke says. "As I said this also happened to the Golden Lotus as well. Now we just have to wait. It took twenty minute for him to…."
"Woooo!" Korra exclaims easily lifting her head from the metal restraints and ice and sitting up. "What did you guys give me?!" She says excitedly as she leaps from the table creating an air scooter beneath her foot.
They all turn to her as she starts doing loops around the walls of the room on the air scooter and talking extremely fast.
"Oh wow this is great. My legs aren't hurting at all. I feel like I could run a marathon right now. This is really amazing. I hope you guys have some more of that stuff. I feel so good right now almost like I'm in avatar state. Hey am I in the avatar state? I can't tell. Somebody tell me if I'm in the avatar state, because I don't have a good view of myself. Am I talking to loud?" Korra says quickly.
Then the energized avatar suddenly stops in the middle of the room between Duke and Katara then stands to her feet. She gasps as though she just realized something. "Asami! I have to tell Asami. I have to tell Asami right now! Gran Gran, I can walk. Look." She says as she moves toward the door.
"Wait a moment Korra." Katara says moving in front of her. "We need to examine you and make sure you're alright."
Korra takes a deep breath and lowers her head then walks back over to the bed and sits down like a little kid. She smiles as she swings her legs back and forth overjoyed that she can move her legs without any pain.
Grand Lotus Duke whispers to Katara. "This is…unexpected."
"No, she's always been a fast healer. Let's keep her under observation for a few hours." Katara says.
"Gran…is…is this healing treatment gonna wear off?" The young avatar asks sounding a bit scared and disappointed.
The old waterbender walks over to her. "I don't think so dear. Your legs should remain healed, but you will be a little less energetic in a few hours. Tell me how you're feeling."
Korra smiles and takes a deep breath. "I…feel happy and…strong, like myself again." She stretches and looks down at her legs. "I've been ready to walk for so long. I almost can't believe it. It doesn't hurt anymore Gran… and…" She blinks rapidly as the smile slowly leaves her face and she begins to blush then looks down at her waist line. Korra swallows hard and apprehensively looks around the room cautiously as her body heats up with this sudden rush of feeling.
"And what dear?" Katara asks her.
Korra timidly holds her head down then leans over and whispers in her mentor's ear. "I feel like I wanna…." She looks away nervously and furrows her brow. She'd never felt like this before. "ummm…you know…." She whispers even lower. "Asami…"
The old waterbender furrows her brow. "I'm not sure what you mean dear."
Grand Lotus Duke clears his throat loudly knowing what she's talking about. "Ahem, Avatar Korra, we discovered that increased sexual appetite is a side effect of the healing potion. There is no need to…"
"Geez Duke! Why don't you tell the whole world, huh." Korra says sounding irritated.
Katara takes a worried breath. "Korra, we need to watch you for a little while and make sure there are no other side effects. Then you can go and tell Asami the good news alright."
The young avatar nods bashfully.
Three hours later…
"Are you sure it's alright to let her leave Master Katara?" Grand Lotus Duke asks the old waterbender.
She smiles softly and lowers her eyes. "Yes, I think she'll be fine." She says as she looks up to the roof and sees her secret detail dashing across the roof tops after Korra. The old waterbender felt strangely calm. She still didn't know what Koh's plans were, but at least for now she was happy to see Korra walking, running, and sounding like her old self again.
Future Industries
Chelse immediately stands up from her desk as Korra gets off the elevator. She'd never actually met Korra in person before. She can't help that her own heart skipped a beat seeing this young ridiculously toned caramel goddess waltz into the office. The woman was speechless seeing how blue Korra's eyes were. Asami was not kidding, they were like sapphires.
"Hi, you must be Miss Chelse. Thank you for all your help." Korra says holding out her hand.
Asami's assistant gives her head a quick shake reminding herself to speak. "Yes, it's…it's nice to meet you Avatar Korra." She says taking her hand. "Miss Sato is in a meeting right now." She says still shaking her hand.
Korra smiles as she continues to shake her hand. "It's okay I'll wait."
Chelse swallows and releases her hand. Korra moves to walk around the office and look at the artwork on the walls. The light bulb suddenly goes off in Chelse's head. She almost raises her voice. "Avatar Korra you're…"
The toned young woman is behind her in a flash covering her mouth and holding her waist. Chelse almost faints feeling the strength of Korra's arms around her. She wasn't lar, but she could see this was one of the many reasons her boss had fallen for the young woman. "Shhh, I wanna surprise her." Korra whispers her breath warm on Chelse's ear.
Chelse has to catch her breath as she closes her eyes and thinks to herself for a moment. 'God, Miss Sato I don't know how you manage to get out of her bed every morning, she's like walking sex.' Her assistant nods and Korra releases her. Chelse quickly tries to find her seat as her legs get weak.
Korra holds her head down and scratches the back of her head as she smirks. "Sorry. I just don't want her to know I'm here yet, that's why I didn't call."
Chelse sighs and shakes her head. "You're adorable you know that. I can see why she likes you."
The young avatar blushes as she takes a seat and waits.
Fifteen minutes later the office door opens and Lau walks out of Asami's office. Korra and Lau lock eyes as he walks past her. It was like time suddenly stopped. The young avatar felt an overwhelming urge to rip him limb from limb.
He smirks at her as he pushes the elevator button. "Avatar Korra right? It's good to see you again." He extends his hand to her then retracts it seeing the bracelet. Fortunately for him she'd completely ignored the gesture. "Well, some other time then. Have a good one." He says as he boards the elevator. His face flashes as he smirks as the doors close.
If Korra hadn't heard Asami's voice she's sure she would have gone into the avatar state right at that very moment thinking she saw Koh for a split second.
"Korra!" Asami says happily. The young avatar shakes her head quickly and stays seated in her chair as her girlfriend comes out of the office. Asami giggles. "What are you still sitting there for babe? Come here." She furrows her brow and looks around. "Where are your crutches?"
Korra smirks. "You didn't get Gran's message yet did you?"
Asami turns to Chelse. "I've been in meetings all day. What message?"
Chelse flips through the messages then reads the one from Katara. "And I quote…Asami, Korra is having a new treatment today. I believe it will be very successful. It would be great if you could let me know how she's doing from your point of view. Korra, you're probably at Asami's office by now. Take it easy on her. End of message."
Korra and Asami both furrow their brows. Korra smirks and stands to her feet then walks over to Asami and puts her hands on her waist. She lifts her up and smiles hearing Asami gasp. "Korra!"
The blue eyed beauty puts her down and looks into her eyes. Asami can't help the powerful ache she feels below her waist. She takes a deep breath. "Korra…" She whispers with tears in her eyes as she cups the young avatar's face between her hands and brings their lips together. She wraps her arms around Korra's neck and deepens the kiss.
Chelse clears her throat very loudly. Asami grabs Korra's collar and walks backwards pulling her into her office never losing contact with her lips. Chelse smirks then walks over and pulls the door closed.
Asami forcefully pushes Korra's shoulders into the wall and pulls away from her lips. The young avatar immediately lunges forward into her girlfriend's hand. Asami shakes her head no. "Uh uh baby….you stay right there I wanna see it." She says walking backward to the other end of her office to the opposite wall. All the while unbuttoning her suit jacket and letting it fall to the floor.
Korra smirks as she takes a step forward. Her desire is rising as Asami's blouse drops to the floor. She takes another step and sees her girlfriend's hand on her skirt zipper. The next step she takes Asami's skirt falls to the floor. Korra can't take it anymore. She's flush against Asami's half naked body in no time flat.
"Mmm…" Asami moans contently into her girlfriend's mouth as she unties the young avatar's waist shawl and her pants fall to the floor.
Korra wrenches her lips away from Asami's mouth and begins kissing a path down her neck. "Do you have any more meetings today?" She asks breathily.
Asami pants as she bites Korra's ear. "Shut up and fuc me."
Korra grabs the young CEO's thighs and lifts her up and grinds her wet pulsing sex into Asami's. "Mmm…" She groans.
The raven haired beauty's eyes almost roll to the back of her head feeling Korra's wetness against hers.
Asami wraps her arms around Korra's neck and begins to rock her hips. It felt so good, but she needed more. The young avatar suddenly hooks Asami's knees under her arms and spreads her legs further as she moves her hips faster against her center as though she'd somehow heard what her girlfriend was thinking. Asami's breath hitches. "Korra…"
The worked up avatar breathes heavily into her girlfriend's neck unable to hold herself back. "A…sa…mi…."
"Mmm, give it to me baby….so good." Asami moans loving every second but she still needed more. She licks the side of Korra's neck making the young avatar weak in the knees, then bites gently and bucks her hips. Korra's legs suddenly come out from under her and they fall backward.
"I've got you baby. You're alright." Asami whispers as she sits straddling the bewildered avatar.
"How'd you….oohhhhh….." Korra manages to get out as Asami lays flat against her and grinds her hips into Korra's clit. The young avatar pants as Asami smirks then licks her lips.
"Mmm you like that baby?" She asks as she makes circles with her sex harder and faster against Korra. "Ohhh….Ohhhh…." She moans as her orgasm gets closer.
Korra gasps and grabs Asami's powerful thighs as her orgasm hits.
Asami rest her elbows on the floor on either side of Korra's head as she rocks her hips a few more times. "Uuuhh…Fuc! Korra!" She gasps catching her breath and lying on top of her girlfriend softly panting.
The young avatar swallows and takes a few breaths. "What's that mean?"
"What?" Asami asks as she begins to softly kiss Korra's neck.
"You keep saying that word. I don't know what it means." Korra asks genuinely.
Asami furrows her brow. "What word? What are you talking about?"
The young avatar smirks. "Fuc."
Asami blinks rapidly then laughs and shakes her head. "I love you baby."
"Is that what it means?" Korra thinks for a moment. "Fuc you Asami."
The green eyed beauty can't hold back her laughter. "You are too cute you know that."
"What…" Korra says trying to look at her girlfriend.
Asami sighs softly. "You tell me what it means. It's something I heard you say in one of the dreams we shared. I just like the way it sounds." She sits up and looks down at Korra with heavily lidded eyes. Then she moves to whisper in her ear. "I wanna fuc you Korra."
The caramel skinned beauty feels a sensual chill come over her body. She turns and looks into her girlfriend's eyes. "I wanna fuc you too." She says in low sultry tone.
"Mmmm…" Asami moans as their lips overlap.
They spend the next 2 hours in various spots in the young CEO's office doing just that.
The phone rings. Fortunately the two lovers had moved to her desk by then.
"Yeah Chelse."
"There's an emergency Miss Sato. Master Katara has been taken to the hospital."
"What?" Korra says furrowing her brow over hearing the conversation.
TBC….
Non-Avatar words and knowledge
Tsuchi: translation Japanese: Earth