Author's Note:

I had originally planned to release this chapter next week, but here in America it's Thanksgiving and I figured "What better day than a holiday is there to update a story?" My answer: "None." and so the decision was made final.

Regardless, I am thankful for all of the people who are enjoying the story so far and actually care about my awful writing.

In conclusion, if you celebrate Thanksgiving (of any kind) Happy Thanksgiving! If you don't, Happy Thursday, hope it was a good one!

Oh, and enjoy this new chapter, the next should be out by Monday (but, no promises, sorry).


A Last and A First

"Now, Naga, be a good girl, I'll be back by dinner, alright?" Korra told her giant polar-bear dog as she walked away. Before she closed the door she couldn't help but notice a look on Naga's face that said,Why don't you bring me with you?

Korra let out a sigh, "Sorry, girl, the shop's in Republic City and we can't get you there safely for a few days, after I leave. So for now, just stay and eat when you get hungry. See you at 6:30!" Korra closed the door before Naga could do anything and quickly jogged over to her mom, who was standing next to a flying bison.

"Professor Tenzin brought this flying bison so that we could get to Republic City to shop and then come back home to finish packing." Senna explained.

"That was quite nice of him." Korra replied as she jumped onto the bison. "What's its name?"

"Oogi," Senna replied, "and for the next few days, he's yours."

"Really? When do I have to give Oogi back to Professor Tenzin?" Korra asked excitedly.

"You don't have to give him back until the start of the second week of school."

"AWESOME!" Korra squealed, which was very unlike her, as she took hold of the reigns. Her mother jumped on with a large purse for the supplies and a nervous look on her face.

"Korra, do you even know how to fly a bison?" Senna asked, fear making her voice tremble.

"Yeah, it's just like Naga, only in the sky. All I need to do is say the word to we'll get Oogi up and running."

"And what word would that be?"

"Yip-yip."

And up they went.

...

They flew over several different cities of the United Republic of Nations before finally reaching Republic City, the biggest and brightest of them all. It was twice the size of the other cities and was mostly on an island. The downtown center had a giant stadium in the middle with golden lights laced on every edge.

Near the apartment complexes there were 2 bigger buildings, the two schools. One had 4 different paint colors. On the front was green, to represent the Earth Kingdom, on the sides were blue and white to represent the Water Tribes and Air Temples, and the back was painted red to represent the Fire Nation. Across the front in big black letters read: "United Nations Academy of Republic City, Home of the Wolfbats."

The other building had multi-colored bricks so that it looked as though the colors continuously changed from white to blue to green to red. Each colored section had the symbol of the nation that it represented in a darker shade of the same color. This school had a marquee on the top that read: "Elements Academy, for those with potential. Proud home of the Fire Ferrets."

As Korra looked in amazement at the spectacular sight that was Republic City, she was speechless. Once her mind finally snapped back to reality all she said was, "Wow, just… wow."

"Isn't this city beautiful?" Senna asked rhetorically, "It's too bad that it still pollutes the air even with the technological improvements companies like Future Industries have made."

Before Korra said anything more she spotted the uniform store and headed down toward the parking garage a few blocks away from it. She headed down, the wind in her hair reminding her of her evening jogs with Naga. She lingered on the thought of home and absent-mindedly landed Oogi at the parking garage's entrance.

"Okay, Oogi, go find a place to rest and stay hidden. You don't want Professor Tenzin to get mad, do you?" Senna said.

It might have been Korra's imagination but she swore she saw the flying bison nod its head 'no' right before it flew high in the air. She watched as Oogi gracefully spiraled 200 feet in the air before flying toward a park to hide behind the bushes. How do they do it? She thought after Oogi finally disappeared into the orange evening sunset.

"Shall we?" Senna asked, breaking Korra from her trance-like state.

"Yeah, let's get to work."

"Wha…? How…? I don…," Mr. Sato struggled to put together a coherent sentence after hearing his daughter's words.

"I hope we can find whoever was riding it. Flying bison have become rare over the years." Asami replied, unsure of how her father would react.

"For now, let's just focus on getting your new uniform. Not that I'm mad or anything, it's just… well… You know what? We'll talk about this at home once I have a clear mind again." Asami's normally completely straightforward and focused father stammered.

"Alright then, I'll just get my bag and letter from the trunk and we'll be on our way."

"Yes, let's go."

Hiroshi Sato flashed the signature Sato Smile that had once been the key component in the start of an epic love story with the deceased Mrs. Sato. Asami followed suit, as always, and they walked out toward the store in a comforting silence as they both tried to sort out what Asami had seen.

While walking down the street, Asami swore that she, once again, had seen the unimaginable flying bison soaring in a spiral in the sky and into the distance.

Could this be real? I know that they still exist but a flying bison here? In Republic City? What sort of madness could have brought that thing here?

As the pale girl's mind raced once more, she spotted a particular sight. The sight of two wolftails following suit to a young girl, a little younger than herself, striding into the uniform shop. She stopped for a second, realizing where she was as she read the sign that hung above the heads of her and her father: "Norook's Uniform Shop. From Avatar Aang Elementary to Lord Zuko High, we've got it all."

"Well, here we are. 'Norook's Uniform Shop'." Asami heard her father say through her thoughts. "Let's go get your uniform."

When Asami walked in, she was over-taken by the bright colors of the different schools. There was the orange and red of Lord Zuko High, the green and brown of Toph Beifong Martial Arts Academy, and finally, the black and white of Elements Academy (as well as many others). The Elements Academy was originally going to have different uniforms to represent the different nations and allow the students to choose but most considered it segregation, as they had at the United Nations Academy that Asami used to go to (there, she had to wear red since she had Fire Nation ethnicity).

Once she located the letter in her bag she opened it. She skimmed through it until she found the supply list.

2nd years will need the following:

· Year 2 uniform:

- White collared shirt with black stripes along the seams

- Black tie

- Black and white leather shoes

- White socks with two black stripes on the top (knee length)

- School jacket (either athletic, letterman, or academic)

- Girls: Black skirt no more than 2 inches above the knee

- Boys: Black slacks and a white belt (remember to have your shirt tucked in at all times)

- All other school merchandise is optional (Ex: hats, wristbands, etc.)

"Alright father, I'll find the uniform racks for EA." Asami told her father, who was currently observing the backpack section of the store.

"Okay, Asami. Don't take too long, I need to be back before 7:00 PM for a meeting." Her father replied, still preoccupied with the backpacks of the different schools.

As she made her way over to the uniform racks labeled: "Elements Academy: 2nd Year" she spotted the girls' section and waltzed over, her mind content on finding the bison rider.

Although I don't believe they would be in here. Most bison riders either live on Air Temple Island or have years of experience with them, too many to have them be high school age, but there's still a possibility.

As she rummaged through the various racks, she spotted an unusual sight.

Just to her right, where the Boys' section for first years of Elements Academy was, was a girl.