Earth

Fire

Air

Water

Only the Dual Avatars master of all four elements can bring balance to the world.

Book IV: Balance

Chapter II: Desire

Korra screams as a night terror hits her again. After she gets up and wakes Wan by accident, she pants, holding on to Wan, breathing into his chest. Wan instantly turns red, "Korra!?-" The female Avatar's eyes meet Wan's copper ones. "Hum?" She asks sweetly, Wan begins to sweat as he begins to really notice how beautiful she is, he begins to notice her curves. Her body-

What?

"Wan...Don't think I'm crazy...but. I want..I want to touch you." Korra admits as she blushes. Wan's eyebrows arch, "How?" But the first Avatar knows what she was talking about. "I want to touch you." Korra's breaths are getting heavier, "It would help me, so much. It would help us." Korra whispers. Wan is hit with a flood of emotions, he doesn't know how to even respond… He didn't know how to say no or yes. Korra glances to the side, now embarrassed and a bit upset. "I knew it."

Wan rashly kisses Korra's neck, she gasps as the flood gate opens up wide. Korra lets her eyes close slowly as she lets out a soft moan. Korra lets her eyes close slowly as she lets out a soft moan. Wan parts from her neck, his eyes shot open as he feels a hand under his pants. He moans, "Do-Do you want this?" Korra huffs, her body is burning in the most satisfying way. Wan's hand goes under her pants, wordlessly they begin to play with each other.


Wan lays in the bed as the sun touches the sky giving off is its light to the southern water tribe. He stares at the ceiling, now processing what he and Korra just did. He feels a tinge of guilt, He didn't necessarily do anything too far.. Well, in a sense of touching his partner and helping her out a bit while she helps him out. Wan's thoughts go a thousand miles per minute. He can't believe what's just happened, he can't believe he touched her. It's if he had done something so forbidden, yet not? Did they cross the boundaries of their friendship, if he could call it that? Wan shuts his eyes as a ferrous blush takes over his face, he thinks back to how she would look at him with those cyan eyes, how her eyes told of great lust as she touched him- Wan feels shivers go down his spine. They are just friends, that was just a heat of the moment thing.

A fling.

Korra yawns as she sits up on the bed, mumbling, "Morning." She rubs her eyes, Wan glances away from Korra in shame. "Morning."

Korra sighs, "Look, about what happened last night-" Wan blushes as he blurts out interrupting Korra. "You don't need to say anything! I um-" Wan stumbles on his words, Korra's eyebrows arch as she folds her arms, "Well." Wan sighs in defeat, "I hope this doesn't change anything."

Korra scoffs as she rolls her eyes, "Wan, we don't count as just friends anymore. Call it friends with benefits."

"First off- are we even going to be doing that again?" Korra turns to Wan, sighing, "Beats me, but you did quite enjoy it," Korra smirks, making the other avatar red. Korra glances down, "But it helps me sleep better at night, I didn't even think of Zaheer…" Wan's face morphs into a soft sympathetic one as he leans in closer. "Korra…" The water avatar smiles softly as she blushes, "I really enjoyed myself last night...We're still friends...Just with benefits. Agreed?" Korra holds out her hand, Wan nods and shakes it. "Agreed."

Both know something more is brewing, both deny it.


The sparring match between the dual Avatars goes like any other day, both focused and determined to win. Korra blasts three hot flames at Wan who easily dissipates the fire using his bare hands, with a small smirk he yells across from Korra tauntingly, "Come on Korra, I know you can do better than that." Korra uses the snow from the mountains to attack Wan who gets piled by the snow. Wan pops up from the top of the pile, Korra's hands rest on her hips as Wan uses his bending to get out of the pile. He dusts himself off as Korra begins to laugh. "That's not funny," Wan huffs as tiny flames come out of his mouth trying to heat himself up again. "Awh, Avatar Wan can't handle the cold!" Korra teases. Wan rolls his eyes, "I've been in the cold for the past two years."

"Still." Korra sticks her tongue out, "I know you're used to the heat and volcanoes." Wan runs up and playfully tackles her on the snow, Korra laughs, "Wan! Stop!" She begs playfully, Wan smirks, "Guess you can't handle heat, Avatar Korra," Wan teases, not realizing that he is pinning the other avatar down with his own body. Korra stops giggling, as soon as she realizes what is happening, her face turns bright red. "Wan-" She whispers. Wan is completely silent at his realization.

Both are face to face, staring at each other's eyes, completely breathless at each other.


As Korra sleeps soundly, snuggling under the warm sheets, Wan writes a small letter to Asami. It isn't much, since they both haven't written in two years and they get letters back constantly.

Dear Asami,

It's me, Wan. I don't have much to say, so I apologize for not sending anything. I wanted someone to write to you since...Well, things happen. I think I am falling for this water tribe woman..I think she's the most beautiful and strong and unwilling to give up even in the darkest times. I won't tell you her name because well… You probably won't know her, but she has given me so much peace within these two years. She's so passionate and I adore her and she understands me more than anyone. But, enough about that, I want to tell her how I feel, but I'm worried. I'm worried that she doesn't feel the same way… She thinks we're just friends...Deep in my heart I know we are more..But at the same time, I feel conflicted. Don't tell that I wrote to you before Mako and Bolin. Their feelings might get a bit hurt, I just needed someone who could understand.

From Avatar Wan.

Wan places the pin down and sighs as he turns to a sleeping Korra. He smiles gently as he places the letter inside an envelope and hides it away so Korra won't find it. He joins her going to sleep. But Korra sneaks out of her bed, takes a pen and paper, and begins to write her own letter.

Dear Asami,

I'm sorry I haven't written to you sooner, but every time I've tried, I never know what to say. I think I'm falling for someone. I don't know why but.. He's the most handsome, compassionate, man I have met. He understands me and he matches my passion. You don't know him, but he is intelligent and brings me so much happiness and peace of mind within the hardest two years so far of my life… When I think of him, my mind just goes blank of all the awful things that have happened. One thing that scares me is that he doesn't feel the same. He thinks we're just friends and that's all, but I feel as if we have more than that, something deeper. I'm conflicted, Asami. I don't know why. Please don't tell Mako and Bolin I wrote to you and not them. I don't want to hurt their feelings, but it's easier to tell you about this stuff. I don't think they'd understand.

From Avatar Korra.


Korra pulls Wan into the restroom, the male avatar begins to flush as Korra closes the door. Korra pulls off her shirt and pulls down her hair in front of Wan. The man's mouth drops as Korra slowly begins to expose herself fully to him. Wan's eyes begin to soak up her skin, her body, everything. The female avatar covers her breasts, blushing. Wan takes off his shirt and pants, quickly getting Korra's attention. Once naked in front of her he asks, noticing Korra's eyes are wandering across his body, "You like what you see?"

"I- um...Yes." Korra covers her face with her hands in shame, she feels Wan's hand pulling them away from her face. His body comes closer to hers till they touch, Korra gasps as Wan kisses her neck. Korra's eyes shut as she feels his warmth, "Let's get in the shower…"

Once in the shower, they begin to embrace and let the water wet their skin and hair. Korra kisses Wan's lips, going deep. Wan pulls back in shock. "Korra?" He gasps touching his lips. Korra closes her eyes in regret, "I'm sorry…" Wan's eyes widen as he starts to process what just happened. "Did you just… kiss me?"

"Yes." The female folds her arms, covering her breasts. Wan flushes as he blinks awkwardly. "Can...we do that again?" Korra nods, and Wan goes in. Both enjoying each other's taste. Korra parts with a bit of saliva dripping. "Wow, you're a good kisser," Korra smirks as she wipes the spit from her mouth.

"I...I liked it too." Wan shrugs, blushing, "It felt good."

"Good?"

"Yeah. You're really pretty, I mean, really pretty," Wan says sheepishly. Korra steps back, "Wait- Really?"

"Yeah, dare I say prettier than Asami."

He kisses her once more and she moans in the kiss. Wan hands go lower, Korra grabs his manhood stroking him. Korra is pushed to the shower wall as Wan's fingers are still inside her, her fluids drip down her thighs mixing with water. Wan hungrily kisses her neck and lips, pressing her clit and any pleasure spots. "I want you, I want you so bad. " Wan whispers in Korra's ears as she finally releases. Wan does so as well.

However, the man couldn't take it anymore, he wanted to go all the way. His tongue glides across her skin, one at her breast, he takes her nipple into his mouth, sucking them. Korra lets out an audible gasp as his head begins to lower, ever so close to her sex. "Ah-Wan stop!" Korra shouts clenching her eyes. Wan stops completely in his tracks, "What's wrong?" Wan questions as his tone filled with concern. "Did I go too far?"

Korra avoids his gaze for a moment, hugging herself. "Yeah, but It's fine." Korra deep inside herself wanted Wan to continue, she wanted to so badly, yet something stopped her. She couldn't bring herself to push past it, it frustrated her to no end. Wan stands up, turning off the shower "I'm Sorry, I won't go that far again unless you're ready."

A long awkward pause follows as the duo gets out of the shower.


Korra plays with her food, lost in her thoughts, Wan instantly picks up her mood. "You okay Kor?" Korra sits up looking at her parents, "There's something I need to tell you all. I want to go back to Republic city." Wan's eyes widen sharply, "What?" he turns to her. "I know I'm not a hundred percent yet, but I feel like I've hit a wall. I need to be where the action is." Wan is completely stunned as she continues. "Wan, you wanna come? I mean, you miss the heat..."

"I don't think it's a good time for me to go back..." Wan mumbles, Korra seems a bit heartbroken at this but nods. Tonraq looks at Senna, worried, but nods. "I'll have the White Lotus prepare a boat and they can take you back to Republic City as soon as you're ready."

"I would like to go alone and clear my head," Korra smiles, "It might be good for me."

Korra packs her things for the trip tomorrow morning, while Wan stays in the bed reading his book in complete silence. "You can always come with me," Korra starts as she finishes standing up looking at Wan. He averts the female Avatar's gaze. "No… I don't think I'm ready." Korra's hand touches his cheek, "Wan, tell me, please. We always tell each other about our problems." Wan sighs, "I know, but I'm fine Korra, truly, I just don't think I'm mentally prepared. but promise me something."

"Yes, anything."

"Wait for me… No matter how painful or scary it is… Wait."

"I promise. I will."

In the morning, Korra sets sail for Republic city as Wan waves goodbye, heartbroken that he can't join her.


A soft brush combs his matted hair, it flows down to his back. He never brushes his hair.

He gulps in silence as he keeps brushing. Wan needs to find peace, he needs to brush. Distract yourself, he repeats in his mind. Wan can't feel Raava. He would feel her light dance inside of him and he would smile. But now all he feels is emptiness. Korra left about a few months ago, she would send letters and he would somehow reply.

The room is quiet, he doesn't protest- she wanted to go back. He wanted to stay. Baru sleeps soundly next to his bed as Wan brushes his hair. He feels his lips tremble. His arms shake, he puts down the brush and sobs in his hands, finally cracking. Sobs go through him, he can't stop. Why does he feel this way?

He only hopes she would keep his promise