Chapter Three: Professor Tenzin
Hours and Hours later the train pulled them further and further away from their home, And into the outskirts of the country. It was about 2:00 in the afternoon when the train came to halt outside the city of Zaofu, Home of the metal clan.
"Zaofu, Final destination" Said the conductor
The children gathered their things and walked off the train. Once off they were greeted by a women of about forty with grey hair, green eyes and fair skin with a scar on the right side of her face. She was also dressed in a police officers uniform of black with a golden badge. Korra spoke to her seeing as the other were afraid to speak.
"Lin Baifong?" She asked
"Chief Lin Baifong. Of the Republic City Police. Now and after this war" She answered, quick and precise.
Korra straightened up and told the other to do also. Lin inspected them all like headmaster inspects a new student and there old school records. Finally she too straightened up and turned to the side still looking at them. Momo and Pabu quivered in fear at Lins stare.
"Small Favour" She muttered,
She then motioned to them to follow her. They came to a tram that took them through the city, Lucky for Zaofu the war had not reached out this far. The continued on and on until the came to the very end of the city. There before them stood a huge old mansion surrounded by trees and vast meadows. They got of the tram and headed for the main door. Getting closer they could see the beauty of its designee of both Air nomad and earth kingdom quality. But there was something eery about the place. It felt like the kind of place that could be full of mystery and secrets that no one had uncovered.
"Welcome to our new home Momo" Aang whispered to him Lemer.
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Inside was magnificent. Tapestries hung from every wall along with portraits of historic figures and mythical beings. Also there were suites of armour by the main stair case and corners of the halls that lead else ware.
"Roomy" Korra whispered
"Indeed" Asami replied
"Good afternoon" Came a voice from the right.
They all turned to see a tall bald man coming out of a doorway. He was about forty, had on a long sweeping air nomad robs, a brown beard and blue arrow tattoos like Aang. He smiled at them all as he walked over to get a good look at them all.
"Good Afternoon" They all replied
"I'm Professor Tenzin. You must be the children I was expecting" He said
They all lined up and gave there names. All except Kai who was look at the weapons on display. Lin slapped his hand when he reached for the blade. He walked over and stood beside Korra.
"I'm Korra Sir"
"Asami Sir"
"I'm Aang"
They all said politely, All except Kai who really didn't want to be here.
"And What is your name?" Tenzin Asked Kai.
Still Kai said nothing. Korra then ruffly nudge him to speak, Kai knew she was lecture him later if he didn't
"Kai" He said bluntly.
"SIR" snapped Korra which made Pabu shake on her shoulder.
"Sir" He answered again
Tenzin laughed under his breath. Seeing these children reminded him of himself when he was a child. So long ago and yet it felt like yesterday.
"Well I hope you all enjoy your stay and I'll try not to mix you up" He said with heart warming smile.
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Korra stood by the window in her p.j's and rob with her hair down looking out over the estate. It was huge and seemed to go on forever, She always dreamed of coming to Zaofu as a child. But she wished it was under better circumstances. Asami was already in bed reading a book by the lamp light. Pabu was curled up beside her sleeping.
"What is up with Kai" Korra muttered
"He probably just home sick" Asami answered
"That doesn't give him the right to be a colossal jerk" Korra said angerily
She walked away from the window, took off her rob and claimed into bed next to her Girlfriend. Asami put her book down and turned off the lamp. In darkness they lay for awhile awake, Asami with her arms around Korra.
"He just doesn't ever think about anyone but himself. Why can't he just care for once, I mean what would take to…"
"Shhh…Honey keep it down. If we're heard talking we're dead" Asami whispered
"I dough that. Its about ten minutes walk from here down to that dining room. And any amount of stairs and passages in-between" Korra replied with a smile in her voice.
"I know, This place is incredible. And we can do what ever we want" Asami whispered excitedly.
Korra looked at Asami and smiled. She cupped her face and stroked her cheek with her thumb. Asami closed her eyes and sighed into her hand. She then pulled her self closer and kissed Korra softly and sweetly on her lips. Korra then deepened it for a while and broke away kissing Asami's forehead.
"Tomorrow's gonna be great" Korra whispered
"Really?" Asami asked
"Really" Korra replied.