A/N: Hello all! I know, I know; Strange that I have actually followed up on this story! Just a few things I need to make clear. Right as I am writing this, it is past midnight, and I am tired as hell. I don't have a lot of free time, no editor or beta reader, and an incredibly picky sense of word choice, so I have to make due with what I have. In the last chapter, I used words close together, like "cries" and "cry", and that bugged the hell out of me, so I am going to be doing my best to avoid that. Be warned, as much as I hate them, I will have to put some OC's in this story. There is no one in the show that could pass for what I have in mind. Anyways, on with the show!

Chapter 2: Prelude of Storms

Korra woke up slowly, blinking groggily as she shook off sleep. Moving to get up and get ready for the day, she found her arm restrained. Throwing a glance, it was immediately apparent what was the matter; Her right arm was caught between her mattress, and the curvaceous body of a certain raven-haired Sato. Sucking in a breath, Korra inched it out slowly, almost losing her control and jumping Asami when the woman let out soft little moans while in the grip of slumber.

When she finally extricated her arm, Korra ambled over to the bathroom, and opened the closet to browse from her various selections of clothing. Deciding to go traditional, she fetched her favorite Water Tribe garments, which included a blue tank top that showed off her well built form. She chuckled a little bit. However subconsciously, she knew it was in part to try and impress Asami with some of her more rugged features.

Dressing, she exited the cabin with a final affectionate glance at her best friend. Korra froze, eyes glued to the bed as the sheets slipped ever so slightly, showcasing Asami's pale, slender back and shoulders covered sparsely by cascading raven hair. Swallowing the lump in her throat, she tore her gaze away, heading out onto the deck and leaning onto the railing, watching the constantly shifting sea of blue beyond her while her thoughts raced. Asami had truly looked like a goddess in bed, and Korra knew her feelings for her were only growing stronger as time went on.

Ignoring it certainly wasn't working. If anything, it was probably wearing down her control due to her refusal to acknowledge it. "Damnit, I need to get this reigned in!" She berated herself quietly, feeling like the vocalization of these thoughts made processing them slightly easier. Then, inspiration hit her, her eyes widening in realization. "Of course, that's it! I can ask Tamsin. He is wise in bending, has a family too. Surely he can help."

Her mind made up, she relaxed minutely, smiling to herself. Today was the day she would make a change, and what a beautiful day for it, too. The water was calm, and soft sunshine washed over them from the cloudless sky... Except for a small one not far from her. Korra frowned, leaning forward to get a better look. It wasn't very big, and there weren't any others in sight, but it was very black. It bore characteristics of a raincloud, but she had never seen one so...intimidating, before. Korra wasn't exactly sure why, but she had a bad feeling something was about to happen...

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Tenzin gripped onto a guard rail tightly as he felt his beloved Kyoshi groan and tilt beneath him, massive waves throwing the imposing ship back and forth like a toy. It had caught them completely by surprise; One minute, he was wandering the bow, overseeing the early morning preparations, when clouds rolled in at an astonishing rate, until the entire sky was darkened, rain pelting down in greater and greater amounts.

Listening to nearby cries of panicking workers, Tenzin clawed across the short distance to the bridge. As the Kyoshi rocked again, he watched helplessly as a crew member tumbled out of the hall and bounced over the railing, screaming as he fell to his death in the foaming seas below. Holding in the pain at witnessing yet another death during his travels, he clambered onwards, knowing Korra would be doing her best to meet him there.

He worked his way across the deck for fifteen minutes, finally throwing open the heavy door to see the pale faces of the bridge crew. The navigational officer, a younger man that couldn't have been out of his twenties, shouted to be heard over the thrashing waves. "Sir, this isn't good! As strong as the Kyoshi is, she wasn't designed to take this much punishment, and this storm could go on for hours or even days!" Tenzin swallowed thickly, nodding as he prayed to the spirits that Korra would make it in time.

Maybe, with their talent, they could pilot themselves out of the storm. Almost as if summoned by his thoughts, a drenched and panicked Korra stepped through the doorway, immediately making her way over to him. He looked at her with concern pasted on his features. "Korra, we need to get out of here! Can you help me waterbend us out of here?"

She merely nodded her affirmation, mentally psyching herself up. He nodded and turned to assume his most potent stance, his young protege mirroring him effortlessly. They began moving in sync, putting all their effort into calming the raging sea enough to sail out, but it was of no avail. The storm was too strong, and they would almost certainly die.

Korra's breath began to race as her eyes widened in panic. "Tenzin, this isn't working! We need to think of something, and do it quickly!" As they frantically thought of solutions, a figure fighting its way towards the bridge caught their eye through the thick glass. As a plume of water dispersed from an impacting wave, the shivering form of Asami desperately trying to make her way to them.

Korra's eyes widened, and she raced out of the bridge, ignoring the crews pleas as she raced to reach her best friend. Within minutes of careful maneuvering, Korra could make out Asami, still wearing the nightie under her hastily assembled attire. Smiling in relief, she reached out, fingers brushing her friends.

However, without warning, they were both sent tumbling as a particularly large wave slammed into the side of the ship. Korra's eyes tracked Asami as she fell over the side, screams piercing her heart as the sea raced to swallow her up.

Then, Korra ceased to be...

Her eyes began to glow blue while the various crew stared in awe, and the voices of a thousand ages spoke at one time, uttering only one thing: "NO." Before Asami could be lost to the raging sea below, a geyser erupted under her, carrying her back up right towards Korra. The immense power was able to be felt all over the ship, and the sea instantly began to flatten, tsunamis and breakers rendered harmless by the protective rage of a girl in love.

The blanket of storm clouds overhead suddenly began to disintegrate, the water in them beginning to swirl around the ship like a cyclone. Korra levitated up while the geyser turned to ice, a patch bringing Asami to her. Even in the Avatar state, she felt the love burning strong. Tracing a hand down the unconscious woman's cheek, Korra lays a gentle kiss onto her forehead, and the two slowly begin to lower as she returns to normal, the swirling walls of water around the ship falling into the sea with large splashes.

With a slow blink, the pale blue eyes receded, and the crew saw the young woman gather up Asami, and gently carry her away, parting for her much like the sea had submitted to her. Korra walked by Tenzin, ignoring his questioning gaze. Her love was safe, and for now, that was all that mattered...

A/N#2: Ugh, it was HARD pressing this one out! Sorry about the short length, but it's two in the morning and I just need to sleep. I'll do my best to update soon. Oh, and sorry about the pacing. I'll try and work on slowing things down a little bit, but for now, it would be nice to get your thoughts, see if ya'll want this to go any particular direction. Anyways, I must sleep. Adieu!