"Is the room to your liking?"
Asami looked up as Korra made her way into the room.
"It is. It's better than my cabin on the ship." Asami said with a teasing grin. "No offense."
Korra chuckled and sat down in the chair next to the bed. She handed Asami a bottle of Fire Nation Spiced Rum, Asami accepted it with a smile and took a sip.
"Well, I made sure to get you the best room on all of Kyoshi Island." Korra said, taking a sip from the bottle when Asami handed it back. "How do you feel?"
"I still feel a little banged up, but over all I'm doing well." Asami rubbed her neck. "So, we've been on Kyoshi Island for three days. When are we going to talk?"
Korra leaned back into the chair and sighed. "We can talk now, if you want."
"I just want answers." Asami said softly. "I've been with this crew for months and I know nothing."
"I was honestly hoping to be able to keep it from you." Korra said. "Are you familiar with the stories of Elemental Benders?"
"Sure, there are the famous stories of the Fire Nation Royal family." Asami said crossing her arms. "Aren't they largely just old stories?"
Korra frowned. "Not quite."
Asami leaned back and pursed her lips. Korra sighed and opened her hand. A moment later a ball of fire burst from her palm. Asami's eyes widened and her mouth fell open.
Korra closed her hand and extinguished the flame. "Are you familiar with The Master of Elements?"
"The mythical being that could control the four elements." Asami breathed absently.
"I am The Master of Elements. That's where 'Avatar' comes from. Aang, Tenzin's father, was The Master before me. The Master is reincarnated every time the current one dies." Korra lowered her gaze. "There are also elemental benders aboard."
Asami covered her mouth and looked at Korra with an astonished expression.
"Opal and Kai can control the air, Mako and Aya can produce fire from their chi, and Bolin can move earth." Korra said. "I can do all that and control water. That's how I saved you."
"I was pinned." Asami said.
"I manipulated the water, enveloped the cannon, and threw it at the smugglers' ship." Korra said. "I had to go into what Aang called The Avatar State."
"The Avatar State?"
"I let the spirit of past Avatars take over. I give myself to the spirit of light inside me. I can't control it very well, but I'd be damned if something happened to you."
Asami slumped back into the headboard. These were just old stories in children's books. None of this was real, but it was. She shook her head.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Asami asked quietly. "This explains what happened when Tenzin died. You're eyes went white."
"Avatar State." Korra said. "I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to fear me."
"I don't fear you, Korra. I just thought you trusted me." Asami said softly.
"I do!" Korra said. "I just…I don't know how to be The Master. So, I found as many benders as I could and we travel the world."
"I'm not a bender. Why did you let me stay?" Asami asked pointedly. "You could have left me months ago."
Korra shook her head. "You're a talented engineer. I can't afford to lose that. Those cannons saved the ship. Besides, I love you, Asami. You know that."
"I know, but I don't fit in with that crew." Asami said. "I couldn't defend myself when we were attacked. I almost died."
"I won't let you die, Asami." Korra said, slipping her hand in Asami's. "I'll protect you, besides, just because you're not a bender doesn't mean you can't be formidable. You're swordsmanship and shooting are both better than mine. I respect you as a fighter and a privateer."
"That's the problem, Korra. I'm not a privateer." Asami said with a heavy sigh. "I'm not cut out for this life."
Korra's eyes glistened with tears. "Not even with me?"
"Maybe in a different life we could have been lovers." Asami whispered tearfully. "I love you, but I can't. After we take down my father, I have to leave this life."
"I understand." Korra said shakily. She stood and bent down to brush her lips against Asami's.
The nonbender reached up and cupped Korra's face, pulling her closer. The women kissed passionately and bid their love farewell. They broke and Korra kissed Asami's forehead.
"Alright, now rest up. I need my engineer in top condition." Korra said authoritatively. "No more staying up past curfew."
Yes, Captain." Asami said with a nod.
With that Korra bowed slightly and left the room. Asami brushed the tears from her eyes and slid down into bed.
Asami slid her jacket on and inspected the remnants on the cuts on her face. The small cut on her left cheek was going to leave a faint scar. She frowned and sighed. She stepped back and inspected her outfit. As much as she hated to admit it, she didn't mind the midriff top.
After fastening her belt, she stretched and turned to leave. She pushed open the door and made her way down the stairs to the main hall of the tavern.
After her conversation with Korra, she had spent the next two days in bed. Not so much for recovery, but just needing to be alone. She knew she was breaking her own heart, but she wasn't cut out for this life.
Asami pulled her hair back as she glanced around the main hall. She heard a feminine giggle that caused her to glance at a table towards the back of the room.
Her heart caught in her chest when she saw a skimpily dressed woman sprawled out in Korra's lap. Korra's hands moved about the woman's body in a vulgar fashion. Asami felt her eyes well with tear when she saw Korra's hands disappear under the table and the woman threw her head back.
She saw the woman's lips cover Korra's and she bit her lip to keep the tears in. She resumed walking towards the front of the tavern, but not before stealing another glance to Korra's table. This time she caught the captain's eyes.
Any sign of lust or excitement left Korra's face when she met Asami's wounded eyes. Korra glanced away in shame and when she looked back, Asami was gone.
"Something wrong, Captain?" The woman purred.
The Captain glanced at the tavern door. 'You're not her.'
"Actually yes." Korra scooped the woman in her arms and stood. "We're not in bed yet."
Asami narrowed her eyes when she met the bright sunlight; all that time inside had made her eyes sensitive to the light.
"Look who is out of bed after five days!" Bolin announced as he, Aya, and Opal approached her. "How do you feel?"
Asami glanced at the tavern door. 'Heartbroken.'
"I'm alright." She said, turning back to them. "It's nice to be on my feet again."
"I bet." Opal said. "Well, we just checked on the ship and the repairs look good. Crew has been working around the clock to get it done."
"We'll be hitting our first cargo ship in no time." Bolin said with a grin. "We're off to tell The Captain."
"She's a little busy with some tavern tart." Asami mumbled while crossing her arms.
"What?" Aya asked in confusion. "We all thought that the two of you were a thing."
Asami crossed her arms and looked away. "No…not really."
"All those nights in her cabin, all of those drinks on the deck? The Captain is a stickler for curfew and how she runs the ship, yet you were a clear exception."
Asami shifted and shrugged her shoulders. "I told her that this wasn't for me. I can deal with being a privateer and even the life at sea, it's just…she told me everything about all of you."
"She told you we're benders?" Opal asked in a hushed tone.
The engineer nodded.
"So you shot her down because of that?" Bolin asked. "You're no different from us."
"Yes, I am. I almost got killed."
Aya stepped in towards Asami and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Look, the first experience is always a little shaky, but you'll be fine. Go in there and stop your woman from doing something stupid."
Asami grit her teeth. "You people kidnapped me for a ransom, one my father wouldn't even pay. I fell in love with some kind of a mythical being that refused to be honest with me. Then I find out that her crew are the stuff of children's tales and you tell me I'm going to be fine?" She snapped, knocking Aya's hand away.
Bolin sighed. "Look, Asami, we all really like you and you'd be great for Korra. You give her a sense of purpose. She needs to be The Avatar."
"I don't know what that means!" Asami said in a desperate rage. "I don't know what any of this means! I'm not like all of you. I can't save lives or control the power to harness an element. I'm weak and scared!"
Opal frowned. "You saved all of our lives with those upgrades to our cannons. Without those cannons or you down there we would have been sunk."
"I've spent the last five days in bed!" Asami said throwing her hands up. "You all have been busting your asses fixing my mess."
"You got injured saving all of our asses, so it's only right we work ours off to fix your cannons." Bolin said. "It's not a mess, you saved us."
Asami sighed. "I just feel like I don't belong. The entire Inner Circle is a bender except me."
"We've accepted you as one of our own. Besides, they didn't know I was a bender until a few months ago." Aya said. "You're with us in all major decisions, you've even swayed Korra's mind when no one else could. Besides, we're the only ones in the crew that are benders. Korra respects nonbenders, we all do. She loves you and we all know you love her.
"She's not had that since her parents passed on." Opal said quietly.
"Look, after my father is defeated I'm leaving this life." Asami said quickly. "I don't care what happens to Korra or the rest of you for that matter."
Asami pushed her way through, but Bolin grabbed her arm. "If that's the case, why do you look like you want to cry?"
The engineer bit her lip and shook her head. "She doesn't love me." Asami whispered. "If she did she's already forgotten, but it's my own fault I pushed her away."
"Korra's a fighter, she'll fight for you."
"Then why does she have some bitch in her lap." Asami sneered. "I saw where her hands went."
Aya narrowed her eyes. "Don't sit here and cry about it if you're the one who pushed her away."
Asami sneered at Aya. "Don't speak to me like that!"
"Don't look at me like that you privileged little bitch." Aya spat. "You've sat here and complained about you father's injustices for months but you stayed silent when they were committed. You just kept your mouth shut and was a good girl."
Asami opened her mouth to protest but Aya cut her off.
"When my country, my family, was committing unspeakable acts we left. I left my country because the people of the world deserved better than that. I joined Korra's crew to make sure to fight these injustices."
"So did I!"
"No, I left of my own accord. You were thrown out like a dog and had to adapt to your surroundings." Aya shoved Asami hard. "So, you came into our crew and changed things. You took Captain Korra's heart and then threw it back at her when you got 'scared.' I thought you had a spine, but you're no better than that father of yours."
Asami snapped and charged Aya, knocking her into a pillar outside the tavern. Aya pushed her away and threw a punch, hitting Asami's bruised left cheek. The engineer staggered and charged Aya again. She kneed the firebender in the stomach and threw her to the ground. She kicked Aya in the stomach repeatedly as a crowd gathered.
"I am nothing like my father, you bitch." Asami growled. "I didn't know what was going on!"
"If you think being a nonbender and injured makes you weak, I'll prove your point!" The firebender grunted out.
Aya rolled away and sprang to her feet. Asami threw a punch, but Aya sidestepped it before kicking Asami in her injured ribs. This dropped Asami to her knees and Aya took the opportunity to grab Asami by the hair and punch in the face repeatedly.
A pounding on the room door caused Korra to move her lips from the woman she had taken with her to forget losing Asami.
Korra sighed and pushed off the bed, ignoring the woman's soft pleas to ignore the door. She opened the door and raised her eyebrows.
"Captain Korra you may want to come downstairs. Two of your crew are fighting outside."
"Fighting? I'll have their heads." Korra grabbed her deep blue jacket and slipped her boots on.
The woman sat up on the bed and adjusted the front of her dress. "Really, Captain? Leaving before anything good happens?"
"I need to handle this." Korra said before leaving the room.
Asami knocked Aya's hand away and delivered a blow to the firebender's stomach. Aya wrapped her hands around Asami's throat and squeezed. Asami struggled to get away as she felt Aya's hands increase in temperature.
She managed to gather her strength and head-butted Aya; she removed her hands from Asami's throat before the engineer flipped her off.
She rolled away and coughed up blood.
Korra shoved her way through the crowd, when she pushed her way to the front her blood ran cold when she saw Asami hunched over and coughing up blood.
She turned and saw Aya struggle to her feet before moving to Asami and kicking her in her damaged ribs again.
Something in Korra snapped when Asami grunted in pain. She charged Aya and slammed her into a pillar. She reared back and delivered blow after blow to Aya. She threw Aya to the ground and the firebender put in her hands up in surrender.
Korra grit her teeth and stomped down on Aya's leg causing her to cry out in pain. She turned on her heel and knelt down to Asami, she brushed her hair out of her face before scooping her up in her arms.
The crowd dispersed quickly when Korra pushed back through into the tavern, a bloody and injured Asami in her arms.
Korra kicked the door to her room open. The barmaid turned and raised her eyebrows at Korra.
"Leave." Korra said sternly as she laid Asami down on the bed.
"Why is she here?"
Korra turned and sneered at the woman. "I said leave!"
The woman's eyes widened and she exited the room quickly. Korra turned back to Asami and eased a pillow under her head. She grabbed a cloth and wetted it with some water before wiping the blood and dirt from Asami's face.
Asami coughed violently. Korra picked up the cup of water and held it to her lips.
"Drink slowly." Korra whispered.
The engineer took a small sip of water and swallowed slowly. "Captain?"
"Don't try to talk." Korra said softly. She cupped Asami's face and brushed it her cheek with her thumb. "Are you alright?"
"Took a hit to my ribs." Asami grunted out. "I'm in a lot of pain."
"I might be able to help. Help me take your jacket off."
Bolin and Opal helped pull Aya to her feet.
"What the fuck was that about?" Bolin demanded as he slung her arm over his shoulder.
Aya coughed violently then smiled. "Because, a girl with that much fight in her is no coward."
"What the hell does that even mean?" Opal asked.
"Asami is just as tough as the rest of us. I hit her in all her wounds and she still got back up."
"You fought her to prove a point?"
"Yes. Korra needs the direction that Asami can provide and we need her if we want to stay alive during this fight."
"I still don't understand how you fighting her accomplished that?" Opal asked as they set Aya down on a bench.
Aya chuckled. "Korra charged me and kicked my ass. Would she do that if it were anyone else?"
"No." Bolin said after a moment.
"Asami, who just talked about how scared she was and how she was so much weaker than us, fought me without a second thought. Even knowing what I can do."
Bolin and Opal's eyes widened. "You planned this?"
"I know how she feels. We're both nobles who have to live with what their families did." Aya paused to cough. "She just needed to get it out."
"You are a truly strange individual." Bolin said shaking his head.
Korra pulled the water from the jug and wrapped it around Asami's exposed ribcage. She took a deep breath and the water began to glow.
Asami's eyes widened when she felt a comfortable feeling soothing the pain.
"That feels good." She mumbled.
"It's a healing technique." Korra said. "Is it helping?"
"Yes. Thank you."
Korra moved her hands to Asami's throat and face. The engineer sighed in relaxation as Korra tended to her wounds.
"Why were you and Aya fighting?" Korra asked after a few moments of silence.
She pulled her hands away and moved the water back into the jug. Asami, in significantly less pain, was able to push herself into a sitting position.
"She said I was no different from my father and I just lost it."
Korra pursed her lips. "You're nothing like your father." She said softly. "Aya will be punished severely for this."
Asami's eyes widened. "But I started the fight. Your rule is that whoever started the fight has to spend a week sleeping in the Crow's Nest."
"She had no right to say that to you!" Korra said as she stood up and moved to the window. "You're nothing like Hiroshi. I'll see Aya off of my ship."
Asami bit her lip. She realized she was the clear exception to Korra's command. She moved off of the bed and moved to Korra, slipped her arms around her waist.
Korra froze when Asami rested her head of her shoulder. "Just let me talk this out with Aya. She had a good reason. I was complaining about everything and she snapped. It makes sense, I showed weakness."
Korra rested her hands on Asami's. "Are you sure?"
"Yes."
They stood in silence for a few moments before Asami spoke again.
"What was the deal with that barmaid?" She asked quietly.
"I just wanted to get you out of my head." Korra said quietly. "I'm sorry, it was stupid."
"Korra, it's fine. It's my own fault." Asami slipped away and smiled softly. "If she's what you want-"
"She's not what I want!" Korra snapped. "I want you, but you won't let me! I'll protect you from whatever you're afraid of, just give me a chance!"
"Korra…"
"I've never felt this way before." Korra whispered. "I love you."
Asami bit her lip and looked down at Korra. She reached up and cupped Korra's face. This mighty pirate captain, no, this deity was desperate and tearful in front of her.
This woman loved her wholeheartedly; she had never had that before. She was terrified to have Asami leave her side. Asami was still terrified about the future and the prospects of this life.
She knew that she still was not sure about her future after her father had been removed from power, but she knew this crew needed her. She understood that now. Her cannon and weapon upgrades had been the only reason they were even able to stand a chance against such an advanced vessel.
Just being so close to her own death frightened her, but as she looked in Korra's eyes she felt safe. Still, part of her mind screamed at her that this was wrong, that she was needed elsewhere.
She ignored that part of her mind and, perhaps, against her better judgment she bent down and captured Korra's lips.
Korra grasped her hips and pulled Asami flush against her. Asami wrapped her arms around Korra's neck and deepened the kiss. Korra moved them towards the bed and laid Asami down gently.
She broke the kiss and stared down at Asami. The engineer smiled softly and pushed at the lapels of Korra's jacket. The captain's eyes widened as she sat up and eased it off of her shoulders slowly, uncertain of Asami's intentions.
Asami smiled softly and helped Korra out of the jacket. Korra searched Asami's eyes for any hint of reservation.
"Are you sure about this?" Korra asked in anticipation. "Once this is done, we can't take this back. I won't go back."
"I'm still unsure, but I want you." Asami said.
Korra sighed and shook her head. "I can't. If you're unsure then I can't. I want all of you. I want you to stay on my ship with me. I don't want you away from me anymore."
"Korra, I don't know. I'm just scared." Asami said softly.
"I'll protect you." Korra said. "I'll keep you safe. I don't know what it is, but you make me want to be a better person. You make me want to be The Avatar like Aang was."
Asami brushed Korra's hair from her eyes and studied Korra's determination. She knew Korra was speaking the truth. Korra was being presented with an opportunity to change and Asami was going to take it away from her. She bit her lip.
"Take your time and think about it." Korra said in a soft voice. "I want you to be sure about this."
Asami simply nodded and Korra rested her head on Asami's shoulder.
"Can we stay like this for a while?" Asami asked.
Korra nodded and nuzzled into Asami's shoulder.
"She looks good." Korra said with a smile as she and the crew gazed at the newly repaired ship.
"Aye." Mako said with a grin.
Asami stepped next to Korra. "I even had the time to get the cannons in top shape. We were even able to replace the one we lost."
"Excellent." Korra said. "We even got all new sails. Today is a great day."
"We really spared no expense." Bolin said and Opal nodded in agreement.
They all turned when they heard someone clear their throat. Korra's eyes narrowed at Aya who held her hands up. Asami rested her hand on Korra's shoulder and she felt the captain relax slightly.
"Just let me talk to Asami." She said evenly.
Asami stepped forward and Aya motioned for her to follow. Korra followed behind them, but Asami turned and held up a hand. Korra frowned and crossed her arms, but stayed.
"So, you want to tell me what all that was about?" Asami asked pointedly, after they reached a reasonable distance away from the rest.
Aya smiled slightly and crossed her arms. "See? You have some fight in you after all."
"What the hell was all that?" Asami snapped.
"You may be a noble but you have a place in this crew. We both know the only reason I got you down was because I hit your injured spots. You still got back up every time and fought me." Aya said, amber eyes boring into emerald. "Now, imagine a whole crew at your back. You'll do just fine with us. You belong with us."
"So all of that was just to prove a point?"
"I'm a pirate, what do you expect?" Aya said with a grin. "We need you. Korra needs you. More importantly, you need us."
Asami crossed her arms. "How's that?"
"Because we're closer to you than your actual family." Aya said point blank.
The engineer glanced back and Korra and the rest of the crew. "You just might be right."
It had been weeks since they left Kyoshi Island. Aya had insisted on spending the time to circle the Fire Nation to get an idea of military movement around the country. It had been deemed troublesome, but Korra ultimately understood the importance.
Asami walked through the weapons deck and inspected the repaired cannons. She nodded slowly as she looked over every inch of them.
"They did well during the practice shots today."
The engineer turned as Korra entered slowly. Asami smiled.
"They did. Their range is impressive." Asami said. "I'm impressed."
Korra smirked. "I gave them your designs on Kyoshi Island when I had them repaired, but it took them a while to figure it out. I guess you brilliance is just too much for some."
"I'm glad you've finally figured that out." Asami said with a chuckle.
"I knew it from the moment I met you." Korra said with a toothy grin. "You almost handed me my ass that first night."
"I could do it again anytime, too." Asami said punching Korra's shoulder playfully.
Korra shifted a bit and glanced back up to Asami. "I was wondering if maybe you wanted to have dinner in my cabin tonight?"
"That sounds wonderful." Asami said softly. "We've been at sea for a couple of weeks now and I could use a night of rule breaking."
"I run a tight ship." Korra said nonchalantly. "However, I may be willing to break a rule or two for you. Fire Nation Spiced Rum?"
"Take me away, Captain." Asami said with a wink.
Korra grinned and motioned for Asami to follow.
Both women stopped on the deck and looked up at the night sky.
"The stars are gorgeous." Asami murmured absently.
Korra nodded. "They are."
"It makes me think of when my mother and I used to watch the stars when I was a little girl." Asami said thoughtfully.
Korra moved closer to Asami and laced her fingers with hers. "My parents and I used to watch the Southern Lights dance across the sky. Have you ever seen them?"
Asami shook her head no.
The captain smiled. "It's amazing. Beautiful colors stream all across the sky, blues and greens. I'll show you sometime."
"Please do." Asami said softly, gripping Korra's hand a little tighter.
Korra raised her eyebrows in surprise, but said nothing. She didn't want to ruin it. Asami leaned in to press a kiss to Korra's temple, but she saw something latch on the side of the ship out of the corner of her eyes.
She glanced over and Korra followed her gaze. Asami's eyes widened when she noticed the distinct outline of a grappling hook. Suddenly several more appeared before masked fighters leap up onto the deck.
Korra whirled around when she head more come up from the other side. She swore under her breath and pressed her back to Asami.
"Six on port and five on starboard." Korra whispered. "And it's just you and I. Everyone else is tucked away for the night."
"No night watch?" Asami hissed.
"I was going to try and be romantic. Gave them the night off." Korra hissed back. "You're a terrible influence on me."
"Oh, you love me."
"I do, but I must warn you, this is going to get ugly."
Asami pulled her sword and pistol as the masked fighter on the port side launched at her. Korra grit her teeth and punched towards the advancing fighters on the starboard side. A gust of air blasted three on them back into the railing.
"What was that?" Asami asked as she avoided an attack from a fighter before knocking them back.
"Airbending." Korra shouted back as she sent another gust of air at the fighters, knocking them overboard. "Step back, I'll protect you."
Asami raised her pistol at Korra and pulled the trigger. The captain whirled around when she heard a howl in pain.
She saw a fighter hunch over and clutch was what left of their hand. Korra's eyes moved to the dagger the fighter had been holding before turning back to Asami quickly.
"I'll protect you." Asami said before turning and kicking a fighter overboard. "Let them swim for it."
Korra grinned as she sidestepped a fighter and kneed them in the stomach. The fighter grunted before jerking back. Korra took advantage of the opportunity and punched them in the face.
The fighter grunted and grabbed their nose. Korra smiled and used an air blast to knock them overboard.
"Get off my ship, asshole." Korra growled, eyes glowing white, at another fighter before the turned and jumped off of the ship.
Asami's sword clashed with a fighters and she moved to evade the counterstrike. She swung her sword and slashed the fighter across the chest. Asami wiped the blood off of her face with the back of her hand as the fighter charged at her again.
She sidestepped the fighter and used their momentum to knock them closer to the railing. Asami dropped her sword as the fighter flung themselves backwards, latching onto Asami while falling.
Then engineer managed to catch herself on the railing with her free hand, but her grip was starting to slip. The fighter clung to her as she swung her legs, trying to kick them off.
"Korra!" Asami shouted. "Korra!"
She grit her teeth and swung her legs once more, the fighter's grip finally gave and they fell into the water. Asami swung her other hand up and grasped the rail, she pulled herself up and two sturdy hands grasped her and helped her over.
Asami looked up into piercing blue eyes. "I'm sorry." Korra whispered as she pulled Asami to her chest, collapsing onto the deck. "I took care of the rest. Well, the ones you didn't get."
The engineer used the back of her hand to brush the blood off of Korra's cheek. Emerald eyes searched Korra's face before settling on her lips. Asami panted through parted lips as Korra's hands cupped her backside.
Their lips crashed together in a heated kiss.
Korra struggled to remove her boots as the door to her cabin slammed shut behind them. Asami unbuckled her belt and flung her jacket onto the floor before cupping Korra's face, brining her lips to Korra's.
The remaining boot slipped from Korra's hands as Asami's tongue flicked across her bottom lip. The captain's fingers traced down Asami's stomach teasingly, the engineer broke the kiss and smiled down at Korra.
"I love you." She whispered as her hands traveled to Korra's belt, unbuckling it.
Korra grinned and scooped Asami up in her arms and laid her down on the bed. Asami bit her lip as Korra removed her shirt and slid out of her pants. Asami slipped out off her own pants and Korra leaned over her.
The captain dipped her head down but stopped short of Asami's lips. The engineer whined and lifted her head to try and capture Korra's lips, but she moved her head away with a small chuckle.
"You're cute when you want it." Korra whispered salaciously.
Asami threw her head back into the pillow and arched her core into Korra's. "I've wanted it for months."
"I need you to stay with me." Korra pleaded softly.
The engineer flipped Korra onto her back and straddled her. She leaned down and captured Korra's lips, kissing her softly and tenderly. She pulled away slowly and looked down at Korra.
This woman, The Avatar, wanted her. Asami knew Korra would give her anything in the world if she asked. This was a woman who loved her fiercely and wanted nothing more than Asami at her side.
The two of them had easily taken down eleven fighters without a hitch. Asami had stood shoulder to shoulder with the most powerful being in the world and had even managed to save her. Asami smiled slowly as she gazed into Korra's blue eyes. Her heart clutched in her chest.
Asami dipped her head down and rested her forehead on Korra's.
"I'm yours."
Korra moaned and wrapped her legs around Asami's waist. The engineer gripped the headboard and thrust her hips quickly. Korra raked her nails along Asami back, leaving thin red lines. Asami grunted in her ear before latching onto Korra's pulse point, sucking hard.
Asami slowed her hips to a stop as her hand cupped Korra's breast, using her thumb to tease her nipple. Korra moaned louder and gripped Asami's back. Korra pulled her head up by her hair, their lips meeting together. She nipped Asami's bottom lip and flipped her over.
She planted slow, teasing, kisses down the engineer's neck. She nipped at Asami's pulse point and slid her hand slowly down Asami's stomach. Her lips traveled to Asami's chest, she took a nipple in her mouth and sucked it gently.
Asami arched her back and moaned. Korra smirked as she switched to other breast. Her fingers pushed through Asami's wetness and the engineer tangled her hands in Korra's hair.
"Please, I need you." Asami whispered frantically.
Korra's lips moved back to Asami's as she used two fingers to push into Asami. Korra broke the kiss and rested her head on Asami's shoulder and she began to thrust in and out.
Asami held onto Korra tightly and panted through parted lips. "I love you." Korra whispered as she increased her pace.
"I love you, too." Asami whispered as her hips matched Korra's pace.
Korra withdrew from Asami suddenly, causing the other woman to jerk. She parted Asami's thighs and kissed down Asami's chest and stomach. Asami moaned in anticipation as Korra nipped the other woman's hipbone teasingly.
"Don't tease me!" Asami moaned out, her fingers tangling in Korra's hair. Korra smiled against her leg and gave her core a teasing lick. Asami inhaled sharply.
After a few more teasing licks, Korra's tongue slid through Asami's folds, causing her hips to arch into Korra's mouth.
Korra's finger teased Asami's opening and then pushed inside of her. Asami brought a hand to her mouth and muffled her screams.
The captain cupped Asami's hips and sucked her clit as she slipped another finger into Asami.
Asami's hands gripped the headboard with both hands as she felt her orgasm build. Her fingers dug into the wood as she began to tremble. A moment later she gasped and her back arched when the orgasm shook her.
Her body jerked and she cried out in ecstasy as she rode out her orgasm. She collapsed back into the bed and Korra crawled up her body. She looked down at Asami, her cheeks were flushed, eyes glazed over, she was panting, and her silken hair was splayed around her on the pillow.
"You are so beautiful." Korra whispered lovingly.
Asami smirked and she pushed Korra on her back. She straddled Korra and rested her hands on the captain's shoulders. She rocked her hips back and forth slowly as she gazed down at Korra.
The captain gripped Asami's hips, but she snatched Korra's hands and pinned them above her head.
"No, no." She whispered. "You're mine."
She bent down and planted tender kisses down Korra's body. Korra bit her lip and whimpered in anticipation as Asami lifted her thighs over her shoulders. She felt Asami smile against her leg.
"I am yours." Korra whispered as Asami's tongue moved through her.
Korra chuckled as Asami nuzzled into her. Their fingers laced together and Korra brought her hand to her lips, kissing it tenderly. Asami smiled dreamily.
"Now I see why you got all those poor tavern girls." Asami said playfully. "You are fantastic."
"I've never made love like that." Korra said. "I love you. Asami, I don't want to go back."
Asami unlaced her fingers and pressed a finger to Korra's lips. "Hush, we won't. I have my reservations, but I'm staying with you."
Korra smiled and held Asami closer. The engineer pressed a kiss to Korra's cheek.
"I love you, too." Asami glanced up at the porthole and saw light beginning to streak in. "We may want to get some rest. Should I go back to my cabin?"
The captain reached down and pulled the blanket over them. "You are in your cabin."
The women laughed and settled down to rest. Asami brushed Korra's hair from her eyes, emerald eyes locked on blue and lips met slowly and tenderly.
Light streaked through the room and the gentle waves rocked the women into a peaceful sleep.
Alright. Hopefully this is as good as the first three. Not as long, but…smut…