Chapter 25
Next morning, the two girls woke up in the same roof where they talked with the three adults the day before. They looked around, remembering that they were about to have an exciting journey.
"Korra, I cannot wait to see the Fire Nation Capitol! I heard it has a lot of fancy buildings" Asami began her monologue on telling what she thought of the city.
"Morning kids. Your breakfast is on the table." Spoke Lin, who passed them by before turning to her work.
The girls walked and sat at the table, looking at their dishes. They saw some things that resembled cakes, a few cups of tea and a roast duck. At first both girls were somewhat hesitant to eat their breakfast, but after they finally found their courage and tried the food, they greatly enjoyed it.
"This is delicious" spoke Korra as she filled her mouth full; Korra's cheeks were now round in shape. Asami laughed.
"What's so funny?" asked Korra as some food fell from her mouth as Asami continued laughing.
As the girls were finishing their meal, Councilman Tenzin appeared in the doorway as he approached the girls. "Greetings Avatar Korra, Miss Sato" spoke Tenzin
"You are that Tenzin guy that I saw yesterday" spoke Korra as she looked at the man.
"Yes, I spoke with Lin and Miss Sato's father yesterday. I will be escorting you two to the Royal ship Zutara, which would deliver you to the capital of the Fire Nation in a day's journey" spoke Tenzin
The girls were clearly excited as they soon changed to their street clothes before following Tenzin, as he led them to their familiar place- the docks. As the three arrived at the scene, they saw that the metal benders were cleaning up the area. The port was empty with an exception of a small ship, which did not resemble any other regular ships that traveled to Republic City.
"Here you go, please don't embarrass me while you stay in the Fire Nation" spoke Tenzin.
"Mister Tenzin, don't worry, we will behave" Asami tried to reassure the Air bender.
"I am sure that you would, young Miss Sato but I doubt that your friend would follow your example" Tenzin spoke as he left the girls by the ship.
"Lets go!" spoke Korra happily as the two girls climbed on the board of the ship and sat, looking at the Republic City. The Captain gave the order and the ship began its journey.
"Asami, why did you not take anything with you?" asked Korra. The Avatar lived with the heiress for four years and Korra got accustomed that her friend always lived a very luxurious life.
"Why should I? I don't need anything!" spoke Asami as Korra's mouth dropped. Even without her seismic sense, the Avatar could tell that her friend was lying.
"You want to lie, fine. I am done here" spoke Korra as she left Asami on deck alone and went to get a snack.
Asami looked at her departing friend and a small tear had escaped her eye.
Flashback
"Asami, here you are my little sweetie" spoke a woman as she lifted her daughter of the ground and touched her nose. The little girl smiled and laughed.
"I think our daughter is too big to be a little sweetie" smiled Hiroshi as he looked at his family.
"Father!" spoke Asami as she escaped her mother's hug and ran at her father, pushing him on the floor as she hugged him; both of them laughed.
"I love you Asami" spoke Hiroshi as Asami's mother smiled. They had a perfect family.
Flashback ends
Asami remembered her last night with both her parents in the same room. They were so happy together, their little family of free had everything they needed; their life was perfect. And then, in a few hours her mother died. Yesterday she might have as well lost her father too. The girl cried slightly.
"Captain, we will approach the city in an hour" Asami heard that one person spoke to the Captain of the ship. She made a slight smile.
Suddenly, it started raining and the clouds became grey. Asami naturally crawled away from the side of the ship as she then saw lightning hit the deck. "Everybody inside, the storm had began" spoke the Captain as the people ran towards their rooms, leaving Asami on the deck. The girl looked in fear at all the lightning but could not move away.
"Asami!" cried Korra as she jumped on the deck, looking at her friend. Asami looked back and smiled.
"I will not abandon you, you stupid Sami!" cried Korra as she slid on the metal using her bending quickly towards her friend. Just as Korra approached her friend, a lightning shot at the girl and almost hit her.
"No!" screamed Korra as she jumped in front of the girl. The lightning hit Korra's left arm and the massive energy traveled inside of her before the Avatar realized the energy away. Since Korra did not fully expect that to happen, some of the energy actually left a burn mark on the girl.
"Korra!" cried Asami as she saw another upcoming lightning. Korra looked at her friend and then created a metal box around them that sheltered the two girls from the lightning.
As the storm passed, Korra took down their metal compartment and lay exhausted on the deck. A few Water bending healers soon arrived and tended to the girl.
"I am sorry I left you" apologized Korra as she looked at her friend.
"I am sorry too. I should have told you the truth. Since yesterday, I was afraid to come home to pick anything for our travels, as my father might have made sure that I stayed in the mansion. I am sorry you had to endanger yourself to save me" spoke Asami as she looked on the metal floor.
Korra smiled, "Hey, now we both have a small red scar on our stomachs" joked Korra as Asami lightly hit her in the arm.
As the ship arrived in the harbor, the girls jumped on shore as they faced the Fire Nation Capital. The City provided a great contrast to their previous home, as the capital was not as modern looking as Republic City was.
"Hello, Iroh here" spoke the eighteen year old as he looked at the two arrivals.
"Iroh!" Korra jumped at her old friend as she hugged him.
"Its nice to see you Korra" replied Iroh as he then looked at Asami, whose cheeks went red. Korra noticed this and smirked.
A/N:
Yes, this will be Irosami story (Asami/Iroh)
Next Chapter: the Fire Nation Capitol
The chapter after that: Fire bending Academy