Chapter 2

"Your present circumstances

don't determine where you can go;

they merely determine where you start."

-Nido Qubein

It was later that day, after Korra's training that Yuya decided a bath was needed, heading to the door that connected the bathroom to the shared bedroom, Yuya stood in the door way just holding a towel to her body, she raised an eyebrow at Korra who was sniffing herself, "…You know you could…always just take a bath with me, Korra." a slight look of disgust came across the young fashionistas face.

Korra jumped a bit before whirling a round, "Ack!" rubbing the back of her head sheepishly a light red dusting her cheeks she began, "Uh…isn't it…awkward—I mean not that-…okay."

A raised eyebrow was the response given before Yuya went back in to start the hot water.

"…Man." Face palming Korra felt herself slump a bit. Sure they were both girls but they weren't kids anymore so wouldn't it be odd taking a bath together? Glancing at herself in the mirror another sigh was let out, "…Huh." She had well toned arms and legs—heck her whole body was athletic and firm but sometimes she wondered if it would be nice to be small and dainty like Yuya—heh. Covering her mouth quickly to hide her chuckle Korra started for the bathroom, "She would kill me for thinking of her as dainty." As dainty as her friend could be she sure was blunt to the point of it feels like you are being stabbed. Maybe that is why—"Ack!"

"…Face full of boob…" was Yuya's muffled response, tilting her head up a bit so her gaze met Korra's own she frowned a bit, "…Smelly. Get in here already."

Pretty much turning red and jumping away, leg up and bent, both arms bent as well up in the standard jump away shock position (She needed a better name for it), Korra nodded rapidly, "Sure!

"…Korra just so you know…you are way prettier than me."

Korra slowly relaxed her position as Yuya walked back into the bathroom the sound of water could be heard. Whoa what…? Scratching her cheek, Korra sighed—seems Yuya knew what was on her mind.

Currently sitting behind Korra, Yuya had her arms wrapped loosely around her best-friend's waist, "…Why must I come?"

"Well one makes it easier for them to let me out, two Naga likes when you come with us on a walk." Korra responded in a cheery tone, glancing over her shoulder at her friend who looked a bit sick, "Pft…still got Naga sickness?"

"I hate…transportation even if it is a wonderful animal like…Naga…"

'Cue burying face.' Korra gave a smug smile and laugh as she felt Yuya burry her face into her back. With that they arrived at the gate, looking up Korra made eye contact with a White Lotus member, "Just taking Naga out for a stroll." Time to put on the hopeful look!

The member gave a look of disbelief.

Korra uncrossed her arms, placing her hands down on the saddle before tilting her head an annoyed expression, "Don't worry we're okay. We are not going far." She received another look before she motioned, "Yuya is with me." She couldn't help but grin inside her own mind (Whoa that sounded weird even to her) as the member eyed the trembling form behind her person and turned to open the gate.

Feeling the sudden change in Korra, Yuya peeked seeing the gates open and the sun shine in. Right now she could feel Korra's energy, it was happy, coming alive once more. A faint smile as she laid her head on Korra's back, "…Lets have fun…"

"Naga. Go." Korra encouraged as Naga began to run faster, "That a girl! Go, go, go!"

"Ah!" honestly Korra was going to be the death of her! Yuya let out a small squeal, "Fast! To fast! To fast!"

"Hah, hah! It's fine! Just look around its nice!" Korra gave a grin even if Yuya couldn't see it as Naga ran along an edge area, the cold Southern sea glittering under the setting sun.

Taking a tiny peek, Yuya was blown away once more by the beauty of the pure white snow, clear blue sea, the slightly cloudy sky that was currently turning beautiful autumn hues, "Wow…" her grip began slack and when Naga jumped she let out a scream, "Ah!" she had flown off and right to the snow, rolling until she got a weak hold on the edge, dangling. Do not look down. Whatever you do, don't look down—and she looked down. Ack! Sure she could bend water and save herself but falling into freezing cold water about five miles from their home—yeah she would die from being frozen.

Korra looked back alarmed as she jerked on Naga's harness, "Naga!"

Naga quickly turned tail, dashing back and skidding to a stop, "Aroooo!" she didn't know Yuya would fall off—then again as she thought on it…Yuya did at least fall off once every two months."

"Yuya! Are you alright?" on all fours, Korra peered down at the girl noticing her sapphire gem head band was glowing a bit from the sunlight. A small grin came on, "Having fun hanging around?"

"Oh yes, loads of fun—I have become one with the slippery ice." Heavy sarcasm and a blank gaze was her response to Korra. Oh she was starting to slip. Tugging her self up a bit she felt her foot slip a bit and she quickly froze her feet in place, "Korra…a little help? I don't have much upper body strength even if I am a bender."

Korra gave a nod, and froze her own feet down, she was just tall enough to grab the hand, "Got ya!" she gave a grunt as Yuya dispelled her own freezing and tugged her friend up, "ORAAA!" they both flew back into the snow, her on her back and Yuya face first.

Lifting her head up and spitting the snow out she began, "…Never again." Oh crap penguins.

Korra's eyes sparkled as she rushed towards them arms outstretched, "PENGUINS!"

Yuya shared a look with Naga, "I am so not penguin sledding."

Response given? One giant slobbery lick.

"…I need another bath now."

"Hey Naga…"

Naga glanced up from her spot within her pen, turning her head ear perking she looked towards the smallest one of the pack, "…?" something was wrong with the small one…but what? What was it?

"Korra is sulking because Tenzin can't stay…" wrapping her small arms around Naga and burying her face into the plush fur she began to remember Ty Lee's teachings as well with a sigh. Water Bending took a lot out of her and she only used it to heal and defend, energy bending was to be one with the spiritual world, and since she was so small and agile Ty Lee taught her acrobatics and chi blocking. For an old bat she was hella strong (Like Katara).

Naga let loose a low rumbling growl. Of course Korra would be upset and since the small one did not like to show anything other than a strong face, Bored, or annoyed (Since Korra showed more) Yuya could not sulk by her too. Raising a large paw she tugged Yuya under her for a snuggle making sure not to crush her.

"Ack! Naga!" Lightly laughing she wrapped her arms around the fuzzy large neck and enjoyed the cuddle. Naga was Korra's best friend (Which made her sulk a bit or pout but wouldn't let Korra see!) so of course Naga put up with her…

Korra was watching hidden in the entrance hearing the small conversation, arms crossed and hip jutted out to the side as a small frown was on her face. So this is where Yuya went to sulk…with Naga? She couldn't understand why she was sulking until it hit her—Yuya was sulking because she herself is sulking? Scowling she turned on heel and headed back to her room.

Tenzin sat with his mother, staring at his tea, "Indeed it is a problem."

"Yes…Aang's teaching of Energy bending was given to Yuya's mother and thus taught to her…only the Avatar should know it as the world has known." Katara poured more tea her blue eyes holding softness and concern, "It is already a strain for her to water bend thus she can only heal…energy bending of course she would never use but those who would use her if Korra was not around…"

"It is why Master Ty Lee taught her, her teaching." Tenzin finally realized as he frowned ever so slightly, "Mother…the teaching of chi blocking and the type of martial arts that goes with it…"

"Yes…I have heard and if Ty Lee was still alive even in her old age she would smile then teach them a lesson." A throaty laugh as she blew on her tea. Friendship…everyone was gone but for her and only one or two of her friends. Soon she would have to say goodbye to her son and shortly…Korra the girl would surely follow after Tenzin.

"Mother?"

"Tenzin…do take care. I worry."

Tenzin gazed at his mother's concerned expression before he nodded and gave her a hug, "Of course mother." With that he got up only to open the door and see Yuya there, "Ah Yuya…" he noticed the bag and then turned to his mother.

"Yuya will go with you Tenzin."

"What? But mother-"

"She is a fine healer and has delivered many children—Pema has requested it."

"What of…Korra?"

"…No…" Yuya shook her head as she adjusted her bag, her gaze blank before turning slightly on her heel, "Let us go." With that she started towards the flying bison.

"Oh! Oh! Are you coming with us, Yuya?" Ikki was bouncing up and down in the saddle happy as she saw the older girl. Yay!

"Calm down, Ikki!" Jinora held her little sister down not wanting to have Meelo wake up.

Pema smiled as Yuya got into the saddle and gave her a hug murmuring into the young girl's ear, "…This is hard…I know but thank you, Yuya."

As Tenzin got into the saddle and hit the reins, "Yip, yip." They took off into the air they could hear the shouts from Korra down bellow.

Glancing back and down, her hair flying into her face and out her eyes locked with Korra's alarmed, shocked, upset, and angry expression, "…Korra…"

"YUYA!" Coming to a stop Korra saw them vanish from sight. Staggering she fell to her knees, shock clearly written all over her face. Why? Why did Yuya go—why did she get to go—most of all why wasn't she told! Slamming her fist onto the frozen ground, holding back tears she let out a frustrated angry cry, "Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"

Katara watched from inside, her expression was one of sadness. This was a step that Korra would have to do this on her own. Find her own path. Letting the window curtains go she looked into the fire, "Aang…am I doing the right thing for them?" the smiling face of her husband floated into her mind he would and wouldn't. Katara gave a small sigh shoulders slumping a bit as Korra's cries slowly calmed and the sound of running was heard. It seemed Korra had made her mind up, standing and heading out after Korra, Katara knew what she must do.

It was night when they arrived back at Air Temple Island. Yuya had already settled into her new room but decided to go out, staring at the bison she wondered how Appa had a kid…were they…asexual? Placing her hand on it she heard it rumble gently, "Mind if I borrow you?" the small yawn was a yes as she climbed up and took the reins, "Yip, yip." With that she flew into the city, glancing own her eyes met with that of—Aang? Eyes widening a bit she saw the apparition smile gently before vanishing in the wind. What in the world? Turning she gasped as she saw the beautiful statue of Aang, "…Avatar Aang…" suddenly Korra's smiling face and laugh entered her mind and she shook it off, heading towards the city, "Damn it..."

-The Fool Arcana-

7/3/14:

Well here is another edit of sorts. I simply combined the chapters again and changed what I could...I'll be coming back to this one as well to edit more...