AN: wow! Sorry for the lack of updates!

I can finally say that my wrist is better :D

BUT! I have good news! (well, good for me at least, lol)

Me and the wife are in the middle of a new chapter of our lives, we're gonna buy a house :3

So I'm sorry for the lack of updates but the house is very important to us. So we're throwing ideas at eachother what we wanna do/see/have in our new home.

When its all official and stuff, I'll let you all in on the glorious news! We're waiting from word from the bank for our loan and yadayada, we should have an answer this week!

So fingers crossed! Aieeeee!

That said, enjoy the lastest Slavery chapter :D

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Asami woke up from her slumber and slowly opened her eyes. She let them scan the room she was in. A soft sigh escaped her when she slowly sat up and she let out a soft whimper when she felt a sharp sting that came from her shoulder. Oh right, careful with that. She remembered herself of her little accident at the hot springs.

She had no idea what time it was and her train of thoughts were disturbed when the door of the room was suddenly opened. Korra and Axis walked inside and by the looks on their faces, something had happened. The vixen quickly covered herself up with her bed sheets and looked at the two Southerners with concern.

"Is everything alright...?" she asked hesitantly.

Korra flinched for a second, she had clearly not expected that Asami would be awake already, but relaxed right after. "Hey Sami." She nudged her head towards Axis. "Axis explain." The Avatar settled next to the pale beauty on the bed and Axis stood next the piece of furniture.

She smiled at the Southerner when she sat next her, an arm found its way around Korra's waist. "Alright." And then she turned her gaze to Axis instead.

Both Axis and Korra started to explain what had occurred earlier today. How Axis had a 'Vision'. How they had gone to Tonraq right after, how they explained to him what had happened. It was hard for the heiress to understand. She had never heard of a Voodoo Master before, let alone meet the last one who was alive.

Whenever she had a question, Axis explained it patiently. Even if she had to repeat herself more then once. Voodoo Masters were a bridge between the Spirit World and the human world. With the help of their blood magic, they could do many things a normal bender could not.

It was far passed noon once they finished and Asami felt dizzy from all the new information she had gathered. Voodoo Master? Visions? Death would come from the North? Blood Magic? She felt slightly faint and Korra reached her a cup with some water.

She took it with both hands and sipped from it slowly. "Thank you." She said with a smile.

Korra returned a genuine smile of her own. "ship arrive in Sami's city soon."

The heiress blinked in disbelief. "R-really? How soon?"

"Within a few days. The wind is in our favour now. Afterwards, we'll be leaving and head back to the South." Axis said and walked over to her bed so she could sit on it. "If a threat is coming from the North, we have to start with preparations..." she looked over to Korra and Asami. "There won't be much time left once we brought you back to your parents."

Asami's eyes grew wide in realization and she looked at Korra who sat next her, a saddened look present on her face. "Really... I... well..." she started but felt the lump in her throat grow with each word. She nodded and cleared her throat in an attempt to get rid of it. She took a deep breath before she continued. "I understand... I just... well."

"I miss you too Sami..." Korra said and smiled sadly at her friend.

The heiress looked straight into the Avatars Sapphires while her own slowly filled with tears. She wrapped her arms around Korra's neck and held her tightly. Korra's arms held tightly around the damaged woman as they both cried. Axis had a pained expression on her face, realization finally set in, for all of them.

Asami realized they'd probably never see either of them ever again. The coming days would be the last chance she had to spend as much time with her saviours as she could. She would miss all the Southerners, but for obvious reasons, she'd miss Korra the most. They hardly spend time apart ever since Korra stepped in the prison where she was held captive. She had grown fond of the young woman. Her heart ached from the thought that she'd never see her again.

Korra sobbed softly, her face buried in the black mass of Asami's hair. How she loved the scent that came off of the other woman. The soft touch of her pale skin. Her beautiful eyes and smile. The softness of her lips on her own. Oh that practice kiss... it had ignited an inferno inside the Avatar. She was falling for the black haired beauty. Not just falling but crashing down. And hard. She wanted to be the reason that Asami smiled. To see that spark in her eyes again. But fate decided differently.

Axis looked at the two women and felt a sting of jealously in her chest. She was saddened that they couldn't spend more time together but, selfishly thought of her own needs as well. She loved Korra, far beyond the physical attraction that now dominated their 'relationship'. They were friends and lovers, the subject of a relationship had never been mentioned. The two left each other free in their choices but Korra always choose her. They would spend the night together. Either just chatting away the hours, sleeping or other activities.

She let out a deep sigh and rested her back against the pillows of her bed. Her gaze still on the two women. No matter what, how or when, there was one thing that stood above everything else. Korra's happiness was the only thing that she ever wanted and if she would find it in the arms of another woman, she'd find a way to deal with it. Korra's heartbreaking sobs seemed to break her own heart in two and she thought of a possible solution.

"Well... Korra can always pay you a visit...? Once the threat is dealt with... she uh, she can visit you? If you'd like..." she started.

Korra immediately looked up at Axis and then back at Asami. A faint smile crawled its way on her face. "That... true yes... not thought... about that..." she let out a shaky breath and tried to calm herself down. She tried to remove her tears with the palm of her hand.

Asami's smile returned too and she turned her gaze towards Axis. "Will you c-come too Axis?" she asked genuinely curious.

She was taken aback from the question and blinked a few times in surprise. "I... well... uh... if you want me to come... sure?"

The heiress nodded happily and smiled. She turned her gaze back at Korra who now had a smile equal of her own on her face.

The three continued to chat and share stories. Hardly spending any time apart. Axis shared stories of when she and Korra snuck out at night and roam over the tundra. Just playing in the snow and watching the stars in the sky. Korra would come up with all kinds of name for each bright star they could see. Even when they were younger they always seemed to get into trouble.

The hours passed and turned into days. It was far too soon when Asami's home city came to view and the trio stood on deck as they slowly docked in the harbour. The former crew of the ship were bound in chains when they were removed from the ship and handed over to the local authorities. Asami stood next Korra when she saw the line of bound prisoners being lead off of the ship. She shivered and had her arms securely wrapped around her friend.

There was one crewmember who had been given forgiveness. Darko, the young man that saved Korra, Axis, Darkan and Tonraq while they fought with June, the Captain's wife. He had survived his neck and shoulder injury but had to beg Asami for forgiveness. Asami had remembered him and decided to forgive him for his crimes. Korra had agreed with Asami, he had shown courage on the moment that they had needed it the most.

Everybody got off the ship as they made their way through the city. The men walked at the front and hid Asami from most eyes. Sho wore Korra's parka again and the hood of it hid her face from curious eyes. Axis and Korra walked on either side of the heiress as they made their way to the city gates. The Sato Mansion was located outside of the City and surrounded by thick and high walls. The party eventually arrived at the big oak gates where four guards were present. They pointed their weapons at the Southerners who immediately moved aside to let Korra, Axis and the hooded woman come forward.

Asami lowered the hood and the guards recognized her on the spot. Three out of four threw themselves on the ground to bow before her. The last one immediately disappeared behind the gates and opened them to let everybody in. The party moved forward and not far in, Hiroshi and Yasuko Sato came running out of their Mansion. Korra and the rest looked with tears in their eyes when they saw Asami dash towards her parents. Her mother was the first who reached her and her arms were wrapped tightly around her daughter. Hiroshy followed suit and all three of them cried from pure happiness. They slid down on the ground and just sat there. Crying in happiness. After a good ten minutes, Hiroshi finally got back on his feet and walked over to the group that saved his daughter.

"You... you've no idea..." he walked up at Korra first and shook her hand, then moved to the next and the next until he shook everybody's hand. He moved back and stood before Korra and Axis. "You've no idea how we prayed for this day to come..." he smiled, his eyes still puffy from crying. "You will be rewarded handsomely for your courage and selflessness. Tonight we will celebrate!"

Korra smiled happily at the man before her. "Thank you. We happy she safe now." She bowed politely. She turned her gaze to Axis. "{Could you explain that we cannot stay longer then one day? I've trouble speaking as it is...}"

Axis nodded and smiled. "My friend here doesn't speak your tongue as fluently as I do... she asked me to explain the situation."

Hiroshy nodded. "of course of course... but please, lets get inside first..." he was still amazed from the sudden appearance of the group and the return of his daughter and heir. They all accepted the invitation to go inside and once they were, they were amazed by Hiroshy's beautiful home. They all moved to an enormous room with comfortable couches and a bar that had a servant behind it. He served everybody drinks as they all settled.

Hiroshy sat opposite of Axis and Korra and waited patiently for them to continue.

"I'm not sure if you are aware of Voodoo Master Lord Sato...?" Axis started hesitantly.

"Please, call me Hiroshy, no formal titles... and yes, I have heard of the term once of twice."

Axis nodded and slowly started to explain what happened on the ship and why it was their reason for their fast departure. He understood but insisted that they'd all celebrate Asami's return tonight. They could all agree to that.

Hiroshy then started to ask more personal questions concerning his daughter. He needed to know what had happened to her during her absence. Korra's facial expressions darkened when she joined in on explaining. The two women hid nothing from him and explained in all honesty what had happened with his daughter. What the crew had done to her. Hiroshy's face became paler the more the two young women explained what had occurred. He let it all sink in and nodded, after he released a deep sigh he opened his mouth to speak.

"Is... is she pregnant...?" he asked fearfully.

Axis looked at Korra who shook her head. "No, I check Sami. She hurt inside but no baby."

Hiroshy let out a sigh of relief. "Thank the Spirits... imagine... if she had to give birth to the child of one of those monsters." All three of them felt a shiver go down their spine. "I will let you all settle... I'll have my servants prepare some rooms for all of you where you can rest and prepare for tonight." He got up from his seat and took the hands of both Korra and Axis in his own. "Thank you... I'm... I can't express my gratitude enough to all of you..." a faint smile showed on his face. "My daughter returned thanks to all of you, I will never forget your kindness."

Korra and Axis returned the smile and nodded at the same time. Hiroshy eventually left and would probably visit his daughter who had been taken away by her mother.

The rest of the day till the celebration that night was uneventful. Axis and Korra spend their time on the ground that surrounded the Sato estate. It was a beautiful home, decorated with amazing sculpted statues and a luscious garden of all kinds of colourful flowers. Preparations were made for the party tonight and a huge table was set in the Sato's dining hall. All members of the Water Tribe already sat at the table and were eagerly awaiting the arrival of their host.

Hiroshy and Yasuko emerged, dressed in formal attire. Hiroshy wore a magnificent suit which showed his fire nation decent while Yasuko's dress was emerald green. Her black hair was tied in a high pony tail. Behind the two was Asami. Korra hardly recognized her. She wore a beautiful dark red, sleeveless dress that reached all the way to her fet. Her black hair looked even bigger now if that was even possible. It hung loosely over her shoulders and back. The dress and her hair covered up the wounds that were still present. Even though Korra had worked on them every day. They had shrunk quite a bit, just like all the bruises that had decorated her skin.

Korra swallowed hard when she saw her friend like this. A lopsided grin present on her face. "You beautiful Sami..." she whispered and a faint blush spread over Asami's otherwise pale cheeks.

Hiroshy settled at the head of the table, Yasuko at his right, Asami at his left. Korra sat next to Asami and Axis right next to Yasuko. Tonraq had settled next to Korra and the rest of the tribe sat comfortably next one another. Hiroshy clapped twice and servants came from every direction. Carrying a massive plate with all kinds of specially made dishes. Many of them were water tribe even. Drinks followed suit and before they all knew it, the feast started with their host raising his glass up in the air. He toasted on their bravery, their courage and that they had brought his daughter home.

Glasses were raised and a happy cheer followed suit. The celebration had begun and a small group of musicians started to play in the background.

Halfway through the evening, Tonraq asked Axis is she could ask Hiroshy if he could dace with his wife. Axis reluctantly agreed to Tonraq's request because she wasn't sure how their host would react.

From all the reaction she had expected, the one she eventually received, wasn't one of them. Hiroshy had started to laugh out loud and wondered why on earth he wouldn't allow the Chief to dance with his wife. He considered it an honour. Yasuko smiled genuinely at Tonraq when he took her hand and they moved to the dance floor. Hiroshy then turned to Axis and her to dance.

The young woman blinked surprised but smiled. "Oh, yes. I uhm... of course!" she felt slightly nervous when Hiroshy nodded and took Axis's hand in his own and guided them to the dance floor. Instead of leading, Tonraq ended up following Yasuko as the woman clearly was leading the dance. They both laughed and the other two that were present on the dance floor joined in.

Korra and Asami both chuckled at the little group of dancers. The Avatar put a hand on Asami's and squeezed it gently. "Sami want to dance? With me?" she asked hesitantly and chewed the inside of her cheek.

The heiress turned her gaze to her friend and nodded, a smile of pure joy present on her face. "I'd love to."

Korra's face grew hot and they walked to the dance floor hand in hand. The music became slow and Asami's hands rested on Korra's strong shoulders while said woman had her hands on the hips of the other.

"You is beautiful Sami." Korra managed to say, her eyes locked with Asami's Emeralds as they slowly moved around the dance floor.

The heiress smiled and had a faint pink on her cheeks. "Thank you..." she whispered. "And thank you for telling my father everything. I don't think I could've... done it myself..."

Korra nodded slowly. "You have nice parents. Hiroshy understanding. He worried of you." She smiled at the heiress and her hands moved to the small of Asami's back where they entwined. "How your back?" she asked softly. "still hurt?"

She shrugged. "A bit, but not as much as it used to... so thank you."

The two spend a little longer dancing, chatting before they returned to the table. The others had settled back at the feast as well and the evening continued like planned. Hours later and slowly everybody was retreating to their room. Axis and the rest of the tribe were already in their rooms and Korra walked Asami to her own.

The two stopped before an oak door and the heiress turned to her friend. "Will you stay?" she asked with a hopeful undertone.

Korra seemed surprised. "If Sami wants, yes. Hiroshy no angry?"

Asami chuckled softly and shook her head. "No, he knows how you helped me. He knows you'd never hurt me." She took Korra's hand in her own and guided her into her bedroom. It was quite big. There was a four-poster bed in the middle of two big windows. At the right was a big, massive oak desk that had scrolls and papers all scattered over it. Some small jars of ink and plumes decorated the surface as well. At the left there were some wardrobes and a door that would probably lead to Asami's private bathroom.

Korra turned around to give Asami her privacy while she undressed. She removed her boots in the meanwhile and put her parka next to the bed near her boots before she crawled under the bed sheets. She kept her eyes closed until she felt the mattress move and she knew that Asami was under the sheets as well.

The heiress crawled under the sheets to her friend who was already waiting for her with welcoming arms. She giggled softly when those arms closed around her form and held her securely against the other woman.

"Sleep well Korra..." she mumbled and rested her head on Korra's chest, listening to her gentle heartbeat.

"Sleep well Sami..." Korra mumbled which was followed by a yawn. She tenderly stroke Asami's hair until she drifted off to the world of dreams. Sharing a last night together before their paths would separate them.