Author Notes

Sorry for the wait. My parents got COVID and I was having to travel out of town to get them groceries and nessities since they couldn't leave their home. Luckily they didn't get hospitalized, but they are still very weak. It was also my birthday Monday :)

Here is the next chapter.

I hope you enjoy!

EM ;)


As Darkness Looms

CH 6


Asami

Opal jumped out of the lazy boy, frightened by all the yelling. By that time, the couch had caught fire.

"Shit! Shit! Shit!" Korra yelled as she tried to pat the sofa only to increase the flames.

My disheveled father came out of nowhere with a fire extinguisher, followed by two servants with similar red canisters.

It only took a moment for the sofa and Korra to be completely covered in the foam.

"Are you burnt!?"

He asked, taking one of her arms and removing the foam.

It took a moment for me to piece everything together.

"I think Korra firebended," I said in a question.

The whole room fell silent.

Korra, from a long lineage of waterbenders, just firebended.

"Is this true, Korra?"

She looked from me to my father, her eyes wide.

"I don't know."

"Well, tell me what happened."

Suddenly I felt my cheeks get really hot as I looked away from Korra.

"Well, I was on the couch… watching the movie… yeah, watching the movie when I got really hot. At first, I thought I was hot cause of the blanket, but then I smelled smoke, and Asami jumped off me..."

Korra suddenly started coughing, and my dad patted her on the back as she caught her breath.

I don't think he realized what she meant by jumping off her. I mean, cuddling between us was normal, so he wouldn't think we had been doing the things we were…

I felt myself get warmed up again, remembering what had happened.

"Obviously, you did firebend, but I just don't understand. I think I should call your parents."

Usually, when parents were involved, both of us were quick to dismiss it, but this time I felt like we needed adults.

Opal, now fully awake, came with us to my bedroom to get Korra a change of clothes.

As soon as Korra was in the restroom, she attacked.

"The way Korra was spluttering, I don't think she was watching the movie. That girl can't lie to save her life."

I couldn't help the grin that came over my face.

"I kissed her."

Opal's mouth fell open.

"Asami, I was like seventy percent just teasing you at the pool, but damn. Like did she kiss you back."

I nodded, "Yeah, it was hot," I said with a giggle.

Our chatter stopped when there was a knock at the door.

Tim poked his head in, "Ms. Korra, parents will be here shortly."

"Thank you, Tim."

It was another ten minutes before Korra emerged from the restroom with all the foam finally washed away.

The excitement over what had happened with Korra faded as I saw the worried looks on her parents' faces.

They immediately hugged her and checked her from head to foot.

"When I saw it was Hiroshi calling, I nearly had a heart attack," Korra's mother said.

Her father, just as worried, only stood next to her thoughtfully.

"We have never had firebenders in our family," he said. "So, I don't understand. Has anything else been happening lately?"

Korra shook her head no, but I knew the truth.

"Actually, on her birthday, I noticed something."

Everyone's eyes shot towards me.

"When we got attacked, and I was on the ground, I heard Korra's voice asking me if I was ok."

Her parents looked at me, confused, but my father instantly understood.

"That's not possible; she isn't a shifter, let alone an Alpha."

"Please explain Hiroshi," Mr. Tonraq asked urgently.

"The voice is how the Alpha communicates with his or her pack member while in beast form. It isn't something you're born into but accepted by the majority of the pack to become official. So, there is no way Korra can use the Alpha voice."

"I also tried to enter her mind. I watched as she tried to answer, but she didn't know what it was."

My father's eyes widen again.

"She felt it."

I nodded.

"Ok, before we go any further, I think I need to ask Alpha Marcus to come over."

He didn't wait for anyone to object and quickly left through the front door to shift.

Korra came closer to me with an expression of hurt and confusion.

"You knew something was going on with me, and you didn't bother to tell me? You saw how much I was struggling with this, and you just brushed it off."

I stood a little straighter as I heard the accusation in her voice.

"It's exactly why I didn't tell you because I had no idea what it meant. How am I supposed to be like 'oh Korra you have the voice, but I don't know why or how.'"

"Yes!"

"Korra, seriously, I didn't know how to even bring it up or how you would feel about it. I waited for the right time, which is now. At least we have more to go on than you just having the voice."

At that moment, the door burst open, and not only did Marcus come through the door, but several others, including Lin.

"Alpha Marcus, Alpha Augustus," said Korra's father extending his hand to the two men before he shook hands with Lin and the others.

Both of their eyes never left Korra as my dad retold the story and what information I had revealed.

"Impossible," said Alpha Augustus.

"There is only one way to know the validity of these claims, Augustus," Marcus said.

He walked through the men and stood in front of Korra.

For a moment, there was silence before Korra began to rub her neck.

That was also another big shock. An Alpha never needed permission to enter someone's mind.

"Korra, relax your mind and imagine you letting someone through a door only you can open."

Korra nervously nodded and closed her eyes and just as quickly opened them, nearly jumping back.

"I heard you."

"Ok, Korra, now imagine you're talking to me, but don't say anything."

I stood there, holding my breath as I watched Marcus and Korra stare at each other, recognizing the signs of an exchange.

"It is true. She has an Alpha voice. It also means she is the Avatar and Great Alpha."

There was an audible gasp among the group.

"There is no disputing it. She is obviously a waterbender through lineage but is bending fire, and I'm sure the other elements are to follow. She also has a voice above my own."

"Why now? There hadn't been an Avatar in centuries," said Korra's mother.

"There hadn't been a need for one…Now there is," said my father.

"We have to protect her…"

The words from the adults started to fade away as my head began to hurt. Everything was so much to process, and I could only imagine how Korra felt.

I had been right. This endangered her.

"Everything changes when you transition," I said as Korra looked at me.


Korra

Avatar…Great Alpha… I didn't know what those things mean. I just wanted to be able to bend. Now everyone is arguing what to do with me, how to protect me, how to use me.

What about what I want?

Well, what do I want?

I looked across the room where Asami was standing next to Opal. She was far from the group of talking adults and trying her best to stay out of the way.

The look on her face was full of concern as her eyes were assessing me.

Is this what she feels like all the time? The pressure? The insecurity that you may not even be fit for the job? What is the job of the Avatar? All I knew was the stories I heard when I was a kid, and honestly, I had thought that all they were, stories.

I looked away and stared at the TV even though it wasn't on. So much has changed in such a short amount of time.

"We should send her to the compound in the South Pole," said Alpha Augustus. "She will be protected by the strong benders and shifters located there and away from the attacks here."

My head snapped towards the Alpha as part of the newly arrived Bending Council nodded. My gaze quickly went to Asami, and I saw the agony in her eyes as she looked back at me.

I felt my hands began to shake, and I had to clench them into fists to stop them.

"No. I can't leave!"

They all turned to face me, but soon their eyes shifted to the entrance of the living room.

A broad man stepped into view, a calculating look on his face as he looked at me then at Asami.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, it seems that a critical discussion is taking place."

"Alpha Tarrlok," said Marcus as he and Augustus bowed.

I had never met the man in person, but everyone knew the Fox pack Alpha's name. He was the one who guided as well as regulated the packs.

My father was the first to speak up.

"I don't understand how this has to do with your pack, Alpha Tarrlok."

My father had a point. The two packs that had territory over Republic City and the Bending Council were already present. Since I am not a part of the packs, I am not technically under any of their jurisdictions.

"If it is the Great Alpha as it was explained to me, then, yes, it has everything to do with me and my pack. I also see that my protege is involved."

With authority, he stepped into the middle of the living room as if to take control of the space.

"I happen to agree with Alpha Augustus."

He turned to face me, his eyes piercing into me.

"Korra, do you know what the Great Alpha is? His or Her responsibilities?"

Looking in his eyes, it almost seemed like he was challenging me, wanting me to bow to his position.

"The Avatar was the person who brought the packs and the benders together to defeat the dark beasts centuries ago," I said, trying to remember the fables I heard.

He smiled as if to praise a child.

"That is correct. The Great Alpha is a leader above all. The balance between our two kinds. That balance has always been present even if none of you have heard of them in centuries. We, the Fox pack, have recorded several Great Alphas after that war. Since it was a time of peace, we kept their identity a secret, allowing them to live normal lives under our supervision."

I narrowed my eyes. The way he said it didn't make me feel at ease.

"We beyond any pack or Bender Council know how to train and develop a Great Alpha. I propose you allow me to take her and train her at my Facilities here in Republic City."

The Bending Council rose.

"We were unaware you had facilities here," spoke the Fire Bending Council leader Izumi.

Brushing her off, he turned to my father.

"As Chairman and her father, do you believe you can keep her safe? I mean, look what happened not too long ago. Those massacres wiped out entire families, almost including your daughter. Do you believe it cannot happen again? Yes, I have facilities here for training my pack, and yes, they have been kept secret for security purposes."

He places a hand on my father's shoulder, looking at him straight in the eyes.

"We are nearing another time of great war and possible loss. We need the Great Alpha to be ready when the time comes."

My father looked away, making eye contact with me.

"I believe tonight is not the time to make rash decisions. I will take everyone's proposal into consideration, but ultimately it will be up to Korra to decide. She is technically an adult, and I will not impose upon her a decision she did not agree to."

Alpha Tarrlok nodded, but I could see the tension in his jaw.

"Fine. I will wait for a response tomorrow," with that, he and the guards he came with left.

As the chatter between those who were still present resumed, Mr. Sato came over to us.

Both my parents were by my side almost instantly.

"Tonraq, I do not want to overstep, but I think the girls should go to bed for now. I believe my mansion will be safe enough for now, and you are more than welcome to stay as well."

My father shook his head and looked at me.

"My wife and I will return home, but Korra, I would feel better if you stayed as planned."

I bowed respectfully.

"Yes, sir."

Usually, I was quick to make snarky remarks, but today was not the day.

I gave my parents a hug and said my goodnights as Asami began to lead us upstairs to the guest bedrooms.

Repeating my goodnights to Opal and Asami, I entered the room. As I closed the door, my body went limp.

I felt myself crumple to the floor, the weight of so many decisions forcing me to kneel.

"Deep breaths, Korra. Deep breaths."

With what little strength I had left, I picked myself back up and went to bed.


It was close to early morning when I finally stopped hearing movement downstairs. Everyone must have left cause even the servants were no longer shuffling down the hall.

These past few hours, all I could do was just lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. Everything had happened so fast, and things were changing too quickly. I still couldn't wrap my head around any of it.

Asami's face popped into my head. The sounds she made and how she moved against me took over all my senses, forcing all the insecurities and doubts out of my head.

Warmth slowly spread down to my core as I began to breathe a little deeper. That kiss. The feelings she expressed on that couch began engulfing me.

I turned in bed, rubbing my thighs together, trying to relieve the tension that was building between them. The friction caused me to moan quietly into the room, but it wasn't enough to relieve any of the built-up frustration.

Suddenly, I heard steps outside my door and quickly stopped myself from making any more noise.

I watched as my door slowly opened, and I saw a figure step into my room. I instantly knew it was Asami.

Rising in my bed, we didn't exchange words as she made her way and lifted my sheets, settling herself inside.

I stared at her, feeling my pulse rise, and my breathing quicken. This was a sensation I had never felt before, a pull at my chest that made me want to throw myself at her, but I resisted.

She slowly moved towards me, her eyes never leaving mine.

"I couldn't sleep," she whispered in a husky voice.

That voice caused shivers to race through me, and the heat between my legs intensify.

"Me neither," I whispered back as our faces got closer.

Our lips met again, but this time more rushed, more urgent as if we needed this kiss as much as we needed air to breathe.

Our hands quickly started touching, started pulling, started removing obstacles in our way to truly feel each other.

As I pulled off Asami's shirt, I realized she wasn't wearing a bra, and when her luscious breast came into view, I felt my core pulsate, forcing my hips to jolt forward.

"Fuck, you're beautiful," I said as my mouth went to one of her perfect pink nipples.

She moaned in reply as her hand threaded through my hair.

I softly began to push her on her back, getting a better view of her beautiful body. I couldn't help but brushed my lips across her beautiful skin as I went towards her neck, taking my time and only stopping to nip and kiss her.

Reaching her mouth, I kissed her long and deep. I knew where this was going, and I wanted to be there already. My body wanted her so bad, but I couldn't just do it, not like this.

I tried my best to find my voice through the fogginess of my arousal.

"Asami."

Her core met my thigh as she answered with a moan bringing another surged of arousal through me. I couldn't help but grip her breast beneath my hand, moving my thigh to help her rhythm, to help her feel the friction she craved.

I shook my head.

I had to do this right.

"Asami, look at me."

Her half-lidded eyes tried to focus, and I had to force myself off her even if it was only by inches.

"Are you sure about this? Like really sure?"

I didn't want this to just be hormones catching up with us or about the excitement we found earlier that evening. I want it to mean more than just testing the waters. I wanted this to be about us. Me and her. To lose our virginity and cross this line together because we loved each other.

Like she read my mind, her eyes lost the glaze and softened, and I grew concerned when her eyes began to well with unshed tears.

Before I could ask her, what was wrong, she brought her hands to my cheeks and rubbed them softly with her thumbs.

"Korra, I know I love you, and I know you love me. I want this. I want you. I want you to have me."

The question in her eyes did not have to be spoken. I immediately relaxed, and my lips went to hers in a soft kiss.

"I want this, and I want you too, Asami. I want everything that comes with this."

As if I had finally dropped the last barrier holding me back, I kiss her again.


Asami

Korra was on top of me in just her sports bra and boy shorts, kissing me, moving with me, and it felt like I had lost all sense of control as I gripped her back.

Loud sighs and moans filled the room around us, but I wanted more.

I reached up, taking her earlobe between my teeth, feeling her tremble above me.

"Korra, please…"

I heard a moan escape her throat, but she resumed just kissing me and touching me.

I found the strength to release my hold on her and reach down, pushing her boy shorts halfway down.

"Korra…" I heard myself plead as I forced my hand between our bodies, finally reaching her core.

The moment I touch the slick wetness, her body spasm, her eyes finally reached mine.

I knew her release was as close as mine, and it only took another second for her to finally understand what I wanted.

Without removing my hand that was teasingly rubbing her clit we managed to remove the bottom layers that were between us.

Gasping when I felt her fingers touch me for the first time, I tried my best not to cum right then and there.

Our eyes met, our hands touching the most vulnerable place we could offer as we moved together. She cam first and watching her squeeze her eyes shut, and her body began to shutter, threw me over the edge.

It first started as small pulsating waves, but as they intensified, our moans had to be covered by each other's mouths. We kissed, gasped, and bit each other lips as we rode out our orgasm.

I had never felt anything this overwhelming before. Nothing in comparison to the fullness I felt in my chest as we slowly finished and stopped.

As Korra tried her best to hold herself up, I wrapped my arms around her bringing her body flush against mine.

I could feel her heart racing against my chest and her panting against my throat and hair. We laid like that for a moment till Korra turned us to face each other side by side.

I could see the exhaustion on her face as she tried to keep her eyes open. Our bodies still entangled, I wiped the few loose strands of hair from her face, and with the soft strokes, her eyes fluttered shut as she whispered, "I love you, Asami."

My heart swelled as I kissed the tip of her nose.

"Korra, let's cuddle."

Almost too tired to answer, she smiled, lifting her arm and leg just enough for me to change positions.

Turning my back towards her, her arms automatically went around my waist, bringing me as close as possible. Her legs automatically entangling with mine as she shifted us into a comfortable position. I finally relaxed into her body as her face nuzzled into my neck.

I felt my own eyes begin to droop when I heard her content sigh.

I never knew something like this could feel so perfect.


A soft knock on the door woke me.

I opened my eyes to see the bright sun. Too bright of a sun, afternoon?

I suddenly realized I was completely naked.

I heard a groan next to me as a hand search the sheets.

Moving closer, her strong arm wrapped around me, bringing me close again as if that was where I belonged.

"More sleep…" I heard Korra say. She cuddled a little closer, her hand touching my very naked side, and with a confused look, she slowly moved it over my hip.

As if realizing that, yes, I was completely naked, she jerked up eyes opened wide.

The soft knock repeated before we heard a loud whisper.

"Dammit, ready or not, I'm coming in."

As the door jerked open and I sprung up with shock, Korra quickly placed her body in front of mine, covering my nudity.

All I could do was press my breasts into her back and be thankful that somehow the sports bra had survived our late-night activities.

"What the hell Opal," Korra growled.

As if seeing us naked in bed didn't faze her, she quickly turned her ear towards the door she just opened.

"Both of you need to hurry up and get dressed. I heard your dad was going to come and check up on both of you and…"

She turned around with a cocky smile and a raised eyebrow.

"I'm sure neither of you wants to be found like this," she said, pointing her finger at the messy bed.

"Fuck," I said as I took the sheet and wrapped it around myself, leaving Korra barely enough time to get the comforter to cover her lower body.

We quickly started putting on clothes, and just as I got my shirt on, Opal was running and jumping into bed.

A moment later, another knock came through the door.

"Come in!" Opal said in a cheery voice.

My father stuck his head in, a shy smile on his face.

"I just wanted to check in on you girls before I left to run a few documents to Future Industries."

We all smiled and said our good morning before he ducked back out.

Leaping off the bed, Opal started rubbing her body as if something slimy got on her.

"Y'all had sex in that bed."

"No one said you had to get in bed with us," Korra snarked back.

"I saved your asses, and that how you repay me?"

I sighed.

"Sorry you jumped into a bed we had sex on, and thank you for saving our asses even though technically we are adults."

Opal scoffed.

"I'll keep that in mind next time I try to cover."

Korra jumped out of bed and ran at Opal.

Not having time to avoid her, Opal took the crushing hug with an "Oof."

"Thanks, Opal! I'm sooo grateful."

Opal pushed off Korra.

"I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic or if you're only grateful because you didn't get eaten by a bear for deflowering his only precious daughter."

I saw a red blush go across Korra's face as she looked at me, rubbing the back of her neck.

"I really didn't want to be eaten," Korra said with a sideways smile.

I picked up a pillow and threw it at her.

"My father loves you! He would never eat you."

Catching the pillow easily, she used it as a shield as if she was expecting more missiles and looked around it back at me.

"But your Dad loves you more, sooo I might be dead when he finds out."

"Or you could just tell him you're in a relationship," interjected Opal.

I froze in bed as I watch Korra do the same.

Is that what she wanted? I mean, we did say 'I love you,' does that mean we are together?

Obviously, we were more than just best friends now and…

I wasn't allowed to finish the thought because a moment later, Tim knocked on the door.

"Ladies, breakfast is served. Ms. Opal, Ms. Korra, your relations will be by to pick you up in an hour. Ms. Sato, the Fox pack, has requested your appearance as well and will be sending a driver."

I took a deep breath.

I knew it was a matter of time before I was pulled into this. I also knew I had to do everything in my power to protect Korra, but at this point, I know our destinies are pretty much decided for us already.

We are both meant to lead our people and like different sides of the same coin, would we ever be able to truly see each other?

Unlike Korra, I cannot deny the Fox pack demands, and I have a feeling my way of life is coming to an end. I'm not exactly sure, but I also feel they will use what Korra and I have against her.

If all we had to worry about was those dark beasts, I think we could handle it, but there seems to be more.