I won't go home without you.
Author's Note: As I said this chapter takes place five days after the last. Korra's spirit has been called from her body to meet with two familiar figures that aren't who they seem to be. I know you guys where sort of down because of the last chapter. Trust me I want Korra to beat the living daylights out of Nazaro as well but that comes later.
~Korra~
"Korra… Korra you have to wake up. You can't stay here… she's waiting for you."
"Whoa… Asami… Tenzin is that you? Man I had the weirdest dream ever. You were gone and" before I could finish I was cut off.
"I am sorry Korra… it wasn't a dream and I'm afraid I'm not Asami… and he… he is not Tenzin."
"What are you talking about you have the same perfect hair, same warm and beautiful emerald eyes… sure you look a little older than her but I'd know Asami anywhere."
"There is much to explain my dear and not much time. What you need to know right now is that I am not Asami, however she is in danger…" The woman who stood before me pointed at something in the distance and before I could respond I was pulled by my chest in that general direction. The image I saw was… is horrifying to say the least. Asami being beaten and sexually abused by countless men. She uttered not a single word and refused to cry even though it was more than apparent that she wanted to.
"ASAMI! DO TOUCH HER YOU BASTARD" I lunged forward trying to pull the men off of her and found myself fazing through them. I tried everything I could think of until my spirit began to damper and all that will and fight I had… have was focused on not crying in front of the man that wasn't Tenzin and the woman that wasn't Asami. "Damn it… Damn it… why can't I… how am I supposed to… Asami, it's going to be Ok." I said hoping that if I couldn't touch her I could at least talk to her. "I… I'll come find you… j-just hold on ok? Hold on."
I turned to the woman figure. "Why can't I touch her… why can't she hear me… Oh God! AM I DEAD!?" She frowned before shaking her head. Before looking at the male figure.
"No Korra. You are not dead. However, to answer your questions... the reason why you are unable to talk or touch any of those people is because… your spirit is incomplete."
"Incomplete? What are you talking about?" He just nodded in my direction. My first instinct was to look behind me. When I found nothing I looked down at my hands. As I held them up before me I found that rather than them being solid I was looking right through them…. To say I freaked out would be a complete understatement.
"What… how… why… where… when… YOU SAID THAT I WASN'T DEAD! Last time I checked a living person can't see through their own body! Oh my god what about my mom… what about the world, the Avatar just up and dies before even being able do anything. I can see it now Avatar Korra worst Avatar in history. Avatar Korra dies after going to an unsanctioned party… And Asami… oh Spirits Asami what am I going to do. She'll never forgive me for dying and not being there for her. I… I just can't… I don't want to leave things like this… I was supposed to protect her… we didn't even really get to start anything." I paced back and forth making dramatic hand jesters before a warm hand places itself on my shoulder and stops me.
"Korra calm down. As I said you are not dead. We simply called your spirit here to talk. Korra Do you remember what your father and Katara told you when it was found that you where the Avatar?" Master Katara? How does he know about her?
"Y-yeah… they told me to be mindful of my temper… and to take notice of who I fall in love with… they said the person who I am meant to be with will have an air about them, that without really knowing why, I'll be drawn to them… you don't think Asami is that person do you?"
"We don't know dear." The woman said with a faint smile. "Only you can answer that. Regardless if she is, all the more reason to rescue her no? If she is indeed that person, then she is the key to completing and balancing your spirit. So you have to wake up now Korra… you can't stay here. I know you must have a lot of questions and they will be answered in due time but for now Asami needs you."
"Who are you two? How do I get back? How do I find her?" I looked back at the scene before me. It was different Asami was in a cell now… with someone… who… Bolin. I made my way over to her and kneeled down beside her.
"I-I'm so sorry Korra… please forgive me for being so weak… I'm sorry." I watched her curl into herself as tears finally fell from her green eyes that once sparkled now tired and empty. I placed a hand to her cheek even if I know it won't do anything I can at least imagine that it gave her some comfort.
"Don't apologize… please don't cry… Don't worry I-I'm coming 'Sami. And when I do I promise that I won't let you cry ever again. I promise never to hurt you like this ever again, and I'll be damn if I let anyone else hurt you… I will never leave you, and I will never stop… l-loving you. I love you 'Sami so wait for me."
I couldn't tell you if she heard me or if she felt my hand but her body relaxed and that pained expression she wore softened.
"Korra…" She smiled and my heart might have skipped a beat… or stopped completely it's really hard to tell. What I do know is that I feel a surge of determination right now.
"Okay… I'm ready how do I get back?" I faced the two figures in front of me and was met with a pair of warm smiles.
"We can send you back Korra." I nodded and smiled back. With a flick of the woman's wrist once again I was pulled by my chest in the direction behind me. I watched over my shoulder as they disappeared but not before I heard the woman say "Remember Korra as in this world there are degrees of evils, so in this world there are degrees of devils. Don't let your anger, hurt or guilt cloud your better judgment. When you feel that anger build up look to the person next to you, that person will have the answers."
With that they were gone.
"ASAMI!" I jumped onto my feet confused as to here I where I am. I looked around blinking a few times. 'was it all just a dream?' images flashed before me and it was clear that was no dream. That means Asami is in trouble… and I have to go get her.
My thoughts were interrupted by voices coming from the hall. It was in that moment that I realized I was in my room on Air Temple Island. I turned and left the room and spotted Kuv and the others arguing over something.
"We should be out there looking for them. You know what those equalists are capable of. I mean just look at what happened to Korra…" Mako said.
"Yeah you're right but what good will it do to go running around the city without a fucking plan. Look what happened to Korra… those bastards took down the Avatar without even breaking a sweat. If they are capable of that what chance do, we stand huh? I still say we wait. We stand a better chance with Korra there than without her." Kuvira yelled her face remained blank though I know on the inside she's freaking out and beyond pissed.
"They already took her out once how much of a difference would it make to have her there this time around? She couldn't even take them out the first time around and now those guys have Asami and my Brother."
"Calm down Mako. Asami wouldn't let anything happen to Bo, you know that. Besides this whole thing is just as much on us as it is on Korra. She's our friend and she's hurt. Instead of pointing fingers we should be waiting by her bedside for her to wake up…. I'm just as worried as you are Okay. My boyfriend and my best friend are somewhere out there in Raava knows what kind of condition but Kuv is right storming the city isn't going to help them. I know you're angry that Korra didn't tell us about her being the Avatar, trust me it came as a shock to me too but right now we need to focus." Opal said with a worried expression.
"She's been out for five and a half days already. The longer we wait the more danger they could be in. Korra or no Korra I'm going to start looking." Mako turned around and froze as soon as our eyes met. "K-Korra?"
I gave them a sheepish smile. "H-Hey guys… what's up." It took them a few minutes to register that they weren't just seeing things before they practically tackled me to the ground.
"Korra! Thank God, we were so worried about you. How are you filling? Are you in pain anywhere? Should I go get Tenzin? Do you remember what happened?" I couldn't help but laugh at Opals bombardment of questions. Bolin really did rub off on her. They gang looked at me as if I had lost my mind.
"Easy there Ope. One question at a time…. Let's see… I'm feeling good, No I'm not in any pain. I'll talk to Tenzin later. Yes, I remember what happened… well most of it anyway. I'm really sorry I didn't tell you guys I was the avatar I thought I was protecting you. And both Mako and Kuv are right. We wasted enough time already Asami and Bo are in danger I can't explain it right now but you just half to trust me. But that still leaves the question of how we find them."
Just as I finished my rant I hear yelling coming from out in the garden and from the sound of it it's coming from Tenzin. We glanced at each other before taking off in the direction of the screams.
What we found was Tenzin yelling at Naga who was barking and growling while trying to get some sort of animal in the tree. Meelo and Ikki climbing said tree trying to get whatever creator was there.
"IKKI, MEELO YOU TWO GET OUT OF THAT TREE THIS INSTANT. NAGA YOU STOP AS WELL." When his warning was ignored by the three he turned completely red. I swear steam could be seen coming out his ears and from the top of his head.
In that exact moment Ikki leaped out of the tree… ok more like propelled herself out with her air bending before knocking me to the ground for the second time today.
"Korra! We were so worried about you. What happened? Did you get into a fight? Were there bad guys? Did you win? *gasp* did you die?" Once again I found myself bursting into laughter.
"I'm glad to see you to Ikki. Yeah we got into a fight but I'm ok. We did fight some bad guys… but I don't know if we won…" I looked up at Tenzin. "they took Asami and Bolin…."
"But did you die?" She asked. I placed a hand on her head before standing up and dusting myself off before looking at her and smiling.
"No Ikki I didn't die. They just knocked me out is all."
"Oh… so are you going to get them back?"
"That's the plan."
"Korra we're all happy you're doing well but do you mind." Tenzin said as he gestured towards Naga. I walked over to my companion and she proceeded to lick my face and circle me before turning back towards the tree.
I place a hand on her head and began to pet her. "what's up girl. What's got you all riled up?" As if to answer me she gave a muffled bark and pressed a paw at the base of the tree. I looked up and spotted a red fire ferret hiding from Naga in the tree. I gently ushered Naga out of the way and was met with a disapproving whine. Once the animal saw that Naga was no longer a threat it climbed down the tree and up my arm before nuzzling my cheek. "where did you come from little guy?"
Before I could do anything I heard a gasp come from behind me. "THAT'S PABU!" Both Mako and Opal yelled in unison.
"Okay…" I said a bit confused.
"Pabu is Bolin's pet." Mako explained.
"He had him when we were at the party." Opal said and was met with furrowed brows.
"He bought a fire ferret to a party?" Kuvira asked.
"Sounds like something Bo would do." Azula said and Iroh nodded in agreement.
"Ok so what is Pabu doing here?" I asked. We all looked at the animal on my shoulder.
"There's something tied to his neck." Jinora said.
I reached up and took what looked like a rolled up napkin from Pabu's neck. As I unraveled it I studied it object and found writing on it… Asami's hand writing.
Dear Korra,
I don't have much time to write this… Spirits I don't even know if or when this will get to you. But if it does happen to find you then I hope you will come get us. Pabu will show you the way… hurry Korra please…
P.s: I really hope you're ok… the others too.
P.S.S: If this isn't Korra please take this to Chief Beifong.
Asami Sato.
I froze. My hands started to shake. "H-hey you guys… how long have I been out?" I looked up from the letter in my hand and was met with a group of concerned looks.
"Five and a half days… give or take a day why?" Kuv asked. My heart sank at that answer and a mixture of emotions flashed across my face. When the others saw that none of the expressions were good they made their way over to me. Tenzin took the note from my shaking hand and read it.
"I'll get Lin on the line right away." As he left, I felt anger start to consume me. My head ached as images of my dream… or whatever that was, flashed before me. I made my way over to Naga who immediately tried to eat Pabu.
"No Naga. Pabu is a friend not a snack. You can't eat him ok?" She huffed in disapproval and lowered her head. "I'll get you a whole bunch of fish for you to eat when we get back." She didn't move. "Oh come on girl don't you want to save Asami?" she whimpered before perking up and howling. I couldn't help but smile. Naga only met Asami once and even though Asami was more than a little nervous around Naga, Naga took to her almost instantly.
"Where are you planning to go?" Mako asked.
"Isn't it obvious? I'm going to get my best friend and my Girlfriend." It's the first time I've said it out loud and my heart only quickened in its pace.
'Man it doesn't seem real. Asami Fucking Sato is my girlfriend.'
'It could just be a dream. How do you know that when you rescue her she wouldn't have already changed her mind?'
'You shut up. Asami isn't like that. Plus, she's supposed to be the key to completing my spirit.'
'where we even listening to the same conversation. That woman said it was possible that Asami was the Key, your soulmate so to speak, that doesn't mean that it's guaranteed.'
'I guess we'll just have to get Asami and find out.'
"Korra do you even have a plan?" Kuvira asked pulling me from my thoughts. I climbed onto Naga's back and pulled lightly on Naga's rains so that she would circle around and face the others.
"Track those bastards down take back Bo and 'Sami and punch the spirits out of whoever's idea it was to take them. So you guys in or what?"
"Sounds like a plan to me. I'm game." Azula said with that signature smirk of her.
"Do you think that will work?" Opal said unsure. I shrugged in response.
"Maybe we should wait for Chief Beifong to get here?" Mako said.
"Why so she can stop us and tell us to not get involved. Come on Mako… Besides it's the Avatar's job to save people in trouble."
"Uncle Bumi did always say it is easier to ask for forgiveness than Permission."
Mako face palms himself. "Not you too Jinora." We all turned to Kuvira who has been unusually Quiet
"Kuv?" No answer. "Kuv-bear-a…" Still no answer. "Hey Great Uniter. Come on you know we can't do this without you." She glared daggers at my uses of her nicknames.
"You're impulsive you know that." By this point I already had a shit-eating grin plastered on my face.
"Yup." I said popping the 'p' to add more effect.
"We're probably going to get ourselves Killed."
"Most likely."
"And she's worth it to you?" she said, her usually stone face already crumbled and replaced with what could only be called a smile by Kuviras standards.
"You bet my fine Ass she is." She barked out a laugh before rolling her eyes.
"Your Ass is Not that fine Kor."
"Oh? So you have been checking me out. I knew you wanted me…." I joked. "So?"
"Fine. She climbed onto Naga's saddle before punching me in the arm. "But if you ever call me 'Kuv-bear-a or the Great Uniter' again I will make sure to permanently separate your spirit from your body." She joked… at least I hope she is.
"You know you love me too much to kill me." I laughed as we boarded the boat back to Republic City.
"Whatever. But tell me something. Why are you so worked up about this? I mean you always act on impulse but this seems different." Kuv said. My smile faded at her question.
"Because I made a promise." She didn't push the topic any more. Whether it was said in a dream or in my spirit form doesn't matter. Whether Asami heard me say it or not doesn't matter. What does matter is that I said it and as long as I am the Avatar, as long as I am still Korra I will never break my promise to Asami.
'I'm coming to get you… wait for me 'Sami.'
Author's Note:
Will Korra and the crew make it in time to rescue their comrades and loved ones? Is Asami really Korra's key to becoming whole? Will Asami even be the same person she was before she was taken? Why was Korra told to keep her temper in check? And Who is the woman that Korra talks to that looks so much like Asami.?
Find out I the next chapter: I Won't Go Home Without you part 2 (btw the title is a song by Maroon 5. ^.^