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Korra's POV

It seemed like an eternity before we arrived at Asami's house. Mako and I had practically ran there and considering he was human, he kept up with me well enough. When we arrived, we noticed the lights were out and we didn't even bother knocking on the door as we barged in there as if it were our house.

"Asami!" both Mako and I yelled as we went inside.

"I'll check upstairs," I told him, making my way up.

"Korra! Over here!" he shouted back just when I was half way up.

I quickly ran down and went into the living room where I found Asami next to the fireplace, rocking herself back and forth. Mako gave me a look full of pure concern and I nodded at him before walking over to my best friend. I sat down next to her and draped an arm around her shoulder, praying that all she got from Tarrlok was a scare.

"Hey, are you okay?" I asked quietly.

She blinked a few times, looking up at me as if she'd just realized I was there before she looked away. I rubbed her arm, letting her know that I was there for her, that everything was okay.

"I'm fine," my best friend finally answered with a small smile. It didn't reach her eyes. The taller girl suddenly stood, as if remembering her manners. "You guys want something to eat? Are you thirsty? Let me get you something."

The Sato heiress got up just like that, as if nothing is wrong with her but I know there was. I know something happened in the house and she didn't want to say what. Mako looked at me once again and I silently told him to talk to her. He nodded and followed her to the kitchen.

"Asami," he began gently. "What's wrong? Talk to me."

"I'm fine," she answered, taking out groceries to make a sandwich. She even let another smile appear but I wasnt buying it. I walked over to them and she accidently dropped the mayonnaise jar, shattering it. She let out an annoyed huff and leaned over to clean it up and I did too.

"Asami-"

"I can clean it up, Korra," she snapped. "I'm fine! What part of that don't you two get?! I'm perfectly fine!"

There was a loud silence. And then the tears came. Mako bended down next to us and pulled her close to his chest and she buried her face against his shoulder, sobs racking her body. I finished cleaning up the mess on the floor and kept my distance from them.

I cared about Asami like she was my sister and it hurt me to see her in pain. But it hurt me more to see Mako comforting her and not being able to do anything about it because he had feelings toward her. He had to be there and even though I had accepted this, it didn't mean it didn't hurt. It hurt so bad. My best friend's voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

"He-he bit me," she croaked.

I froze. I felt my heart skip a beat. "Where?" I asked.

She lifted up her shirt and I could see red through the gauze she had on her torso. I felt my blood run cold. No…this wasn't happening! This couldn't happen!

"What's going to happen to me?" Asami whispered. I didn't say anything. I didn't think I could. "Korra?"

I shook my head. I didnt have the heart to tell her that her life was about to change wasn't happening… "I don't know."

"Korra!" she shouted, making me jump. I looked at her, trying to hold back tears. "What's going to happen to me," Asami asked again.

I closed my eyes tightly, trying to figure out how to go about this. "You're a Beta now," I finally whispered.

"A Beta?"

I nodded. "There's an Alpha around, he can call on you and you have to listen. It's just like in my pack," I said. "You answer to him. With practice you can learn to control your Beta form. It's triggered when you're angry or in danger. Pain and control makes it go away."

"Am I-am I going to turn into a werewolf?"

I flinched at that. She made it sound so horrible. But I could see it from her point of view. I swallowed the lump in my throat. "Yes," I replied. "Every full moon you'll turn into a wolf. I need to go back and talk to Katara. I need to know what to do," I added walking to the door.

"They'll try to hurt her," Mako answered defensively. "I won't let them hurt her."

I stopped and looked over my shoulder. "Neither will I," I answered. That was a promise.

As soon as I was outside I morphed into a wolf, completely forgetting that I wasn't supposed to. I shook myself a little, feeling weird in this skin. Lin and Jinora trotted to me, yelling about how I was supposed to be resting. I replied as politely as I could to mind their own business before taking off toward the island. I needed to know what to do. But one thing was certain: I would protect Asami. From anyone.

Katara's POV

I heard shuffling in Korra's room and I guessed that she was back. However, when I went inside I wasn't prepared for what greeted me. Korra was in the middle of the room, whining and trying to morph back into her human self. I walked over to her, grabbing a blanket on the way and draping it over her form. I grabbed her muzzle and made her look at me.

"Morph back," I told her gently.

She closed her eyes and morphed back into her human self. As soon as she was done, I helped her up onto the bed, pulling her close to me. It wasn't long before she began to cry. I soothingly rubbed her back, asking her what was wrong.

"Asami," she croaked. "She-she was bitten."

I froze. Another Beta. We had another Beta in our territory and what was worse; she was Korra's best friend. I took a deep breath at this, trying to figure out how to go about this. Beta's were our natural enemies. An abomination of nature along with…I stopped myself there. I wouldn't talk about the other creature lurking in the dark.

"When?" I finally asked.

"Today," Korra answered, wiping away her tears. "I can't leave her alone in this. She needs me."

I nodded thoughtfully. Iroh wasn't going to like this, not one bit. But although I had named him Alpha, I still held the voice of command, being the oldest wolf. I asked Korra to get dressed before calling Iroh. The werewolf came in shortly after, slightly stiffening when he saw that I wasn't alone.

"What do you want to talk to me about?" he asked. He glanced at Korra but otherwise made no other notion toward her.

"There's a new Beta," I began calmly. "I need you to-"

"I'll eliminate the problem immediately," Iroh answered, cutting me off. "A new Beta is no threat to the pack." This was usually how the conversation went, but this situation was different. I noticed Korra had stiffened slightly, her fists clenching against her legs...

"You didn't let me finish," I replied, keeping my voice even. "The new Beta is Asami, Korra's best friend." He looked in her direction, the look on his face reflected satisfaction. "She will join the pack for the time being until we figure out what to do about the situation."

"What?" he asked, his eyes widening before narrowing. "It is a Beta. It isn't natural and it must be destroyed!"

Korra let out a growl at this and I noticed her eyes had gone icy white. She was having a hard time keeping her Alpha under control and at this point I feared that it might take over and cause harm to someone. Especially Iroh.

The werewolf's hands turned into fist at this and I could see him slightly cringe. I couldn't help but let a small smile appear. He was afraid of Korra. And with good reason.

"We can't heal as quickly if the hurt us," Iroh pointed out. "She'll be endangering everyone."

"Korra and I will work on getting her to control her Beta morphing," I said. "And during the full moon when she transforms into a complete wolf-"

"She'll be rabid," he said, cutting me off again, looking at Korra. "She'll be in pain and she will try to kill you."

He was toying with her. Enjoying how Korra flinched at this. She didn't want her friend to be in pain but there was no escaping that reality. Asami would be rabid and she would be out for blood.

"We will take the necessary precautions," I finished. "You're free to leave."

Iroh gave me a sharp nod before doing just that, irritation evident. I looked over at Korra who sat on her bed, bringing her legs close to her chest. I sighed and sat down next to her. She lay her head in my lap and I ran my fingers through her hair.

"Is-is she going to be in a lot of pain?" she finally whispered.

I sighed heavily before nodding. "Yes," I answered. She let out a choked whine at this. I knew it hurt her to see her friend like this but I wanted to make some things very clear. "Listen to me Korra," I began. "You can't let her scratch or bite you. If she does, the injury will take longer to heal and it will be painful for you. Do you understand?"

She didn't reply for a moment but then slowly nodded her head.

"The pack won't hurt her but I won't let her hurt the pack or you," I continued.

Korra was like another daughter to me. I had raised her and I wouldn't let anything happen to her. I had promised her parents that on their graves. I would protect her, no matter the cost.

Amon's POV

I was out in the forest watching the sun set. Tarrlok was by my side, visibly bored as he scratched the tree with his claws. I turned around to face him, his eyes locked with mine and he sighed before walking away from the tree to head towards me.

"What are waiting for, again?" my younger brother asked.

"My Beta," I replied.

He grinned at this, his bored demeanor quickly leaving him. Tarrlok knew that I liked to break my Beta's from the start, never giving them a chance to rebel and if they did they were quickly eliminated. Soon the moon began to rise and I grinned.

"It's hunting time."