Chapter Two: Leaving Home

The station was crowded and children of every age was being ushered onto the trains to leave Republic City. Senna was just finishing fixing up Kai's label before they had leave. Aang and Asami were there also, luckily they too were heading the same way Korra and Kai were heading. Kai still was upset about having to leave.

"If dad were here he wouldn't let us go" He pouted.

Korra yet again to pointed out the obviousness of their situation. She knew he was only doing it to get a rise out of her but it was also the only way to make him shut it.

"If dad were here and the war over we wouldn't have to" She said firmly.

Kai pouted and looked at his feet. He always hated Korra always treated him like a child. She may be his elder sister but that didn't she had to keep reminding I'm of that. Senna straightened Kai's jacket and flatened his hair one last time. Kai shook her hand off not wanting his hair flat, No one would care what way it stood.

"You will listen to your sister won't you Kai?" Senna asked.

He shrugged in response to her question. Senna then turned to her daughter, Looking at her she sometimes thought she was looking at her husband. Both of her children took after him but she had to point it out she would say look like him the most. She hugged Korra close one last time.

"Promise me you'll look after Kai and the others" She asked.

"I will Mom" She answered.

Pabu then ran from Korra's shoulder to Senna's. He gave her face a small lick goodbye that made her smile. She gave him a nice scratch behind the ear in response.

"I'm gonna miss you too Buddy. You look out for both them okay" She said to the fire ferret.

He then nuzzled at her cheek as a yes, then ran back on to Korra's shoulder. Asami and Aang shouted over the crowd as they walked over to the others. They had all their bags packed and Aang had Momo sitting on his shoulder. Senna walked up to both of them and hugged them hello and goodbye.

"We just want to thank you for all you've done for us Senna" Asami said

"After everything you both have been through, It's the least I can do" Senna replied.

Aang then hugged her again, tighter this time. He wanted this to last a little while longer cause who when he'd see her again. He and Asami had lost their own mother at very young age. Since they were children Senna was the closest thing they ever had for a mother.

"I'm gonna miss you" He said shaking.

He was on the point of tears but Senna held him close and rubbed his back gently.

"I'm gonna miss you too sweetie" She replied.

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Aang looked out over the station from the train window with Korra and Asami standing behind him so he wouldn't get lost. Senna stood among the moving crowed to wave her kids goodbye, all too soon the whistle blew and train began to move. Aang raised his hand up high as the train slowly left the station, savoring every last minute he got for his surrogate mother.

"I love you guys" She shouted to them

"We love you to" they shouted back.

They kept waving any waving until Senna was nothing but a spot in the crowed. Sami then closed the window and headed for the compartment Kai had saved for them. Aang stood for awhile, trying hard not to start crying. Korra placed her hand on his shoulder and squeezed it gently.

"Come on buddy. We have to stick together ok" She said.

Aang turned and hugged Korra tight. Korra felt him shake against her body, She put his arms around him and stroked his hair to calm him. She felt his tears hit her shirt like bullets which made her hold him a little tighter. He then let go to wipe his tears away, Korra still had one hand on his shoulder.

"It's gonna be alright Aang. Wi'll be back before you know it" Korra said soothingly.

"You really think so" Aang asked

"I know so. As long as you have hope nothing will be lost" Korra answered smiling.

Aang smiled and dried his tears and face. He then headed for their compartment and sat down with Kai who looked annoyed. Aang knew all to well that Kai would rather stay and see more of the war, never knowing what war can do to people.

Asami smiled at Korra after seeing them have a heart to heart moment. It was that kind of belief and kindness that made her fall for Korra when they first met. She put her hand around Korra's waist before she joined the boys.

"Thanks for that. He's going to need that" Asami said.

"After today, we're all going to need hope" Korra replied

Asami embraced Korra for awhile. She always felt so safe with her, And now she was going to need that feeling more then ever.