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M.M.: I will stick to my word. In fact I was working on the new chapter just last night and outlining it in the car on my way to the lake. Don't go crazy! Thank you SOOO much for your compliments! They make me so happy! It warms my heart to know that people enjoy my writing. So thank you. I agree. High School is hard. And I'm trying my best to make Korra's struggles and pressures apparent so the reader can feel her emotions. I assure you Avatar Korra will rise again. ;) Your review was so beautiful and heart felt. Thank you!

Aly: Haha! Yeah I wrote that part off of personal experience. Meelo reminds me of my older brother. My brother did stuff like that to me when I was younger. And yes MAYBE Mako isn't so much of a jerk *wink* *wink* And oh thanks. I had no idea I was using that reference, but now I know so thanks. I learn a lot from my reviewers! Hope to see more of your reviews soon. J

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Selina: Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! And that's a good shipping name. I shall ship it. ;) Gotta love Asami. Oh you won't be disappointed on the tour. I hope I do a good job. Again thanks for the review! Hope to hear from you again soon.

Jay: I'm glad you survived the wait. Sorry about the wait. I did enjoy my vacation. It was super relaxing to walk along the beach and have my toes in the sand. I went to Lake Tahoe and my GOD WAS IT BEAUTIFUL! I was sickly inspired by the scenery. This chapter has some of the scenery that I experienced. It was all so relaxing and now I feel revitalized and ready to jump back into my writing. Thank you for your AMAZING review! I loved reading it. Thank youuuu! ;)

Mel: Mako is a hot head. Well I'm glad to say your wait is over! ;) And yeah someone needs to notice the distress of our incognito Avatar right? ;) You make an excellent point. Korra has been around a lot of old people and finding a friend in Asami is what she needs. And you picked up on something that I didn't notice. I guess history is repeating its self. I love how I learn more from my readers than my research. Thank you. ;)

Charlie: Oh good ole Charlie. YOUR review. YOUR review is something special. YOUR review is what made my night. YOUR review was perfect. I will gladly answer your questions. So firstly, I came up with the name Yuke Shen when I was doing my research for this story. I was browsing possible names I could use and I saw the name "Yuke" and I fell in love with it. I could honestly place that name with Korra's face. And "Shen" well it was just a sur name I saw and I thought it went well with Yuke. Why do you ask? Do you like it?:) Okay so as goes your second question I really couldn't come up with a better disguise for Korra except letting her hair down and stuff. :/ Uhhh… Do you have any suggestions? I would love to hear them. And your review is so incredibly special to me because in all honestly I never thought about the title "Cerulean" in the way you did. I never thought about it that way and it made me incredibly happy and amazed you picked up on that. I was smiling so widely you have no idea. I know I am holding you up from the story. Thank you SOOOOOOOOO much for your review! You made me a happy person! I wish I could make this longer but next time come off guest and I will greatly write you a novel sized reply. Deal? Okay Charlie thank you lots! Enjoy the chapter. ;)

Sammy: I AM SOOOO SORRY THAT I DODN'T GET THIS UP ON YOUR BIRTHDAY! I was writing this chapter just for you and I was dedicated to finishing it but I was kicked off the laptop! I AM SOOO SORRY! But Happy belated birthday! I hope your day was amazing and full of joy! I'm dedicating this chapter to you. Enjoy okay Sammy?

Remy:Firstly I love your name! Secondly Thanks! I like that I can expand Senna and Korra's relationship! I think they have a strong bond. And oh boy does Asami not know. And Bolin….He will be Bolin. ;) Well I'm glad you are looking forward to more of my story! I look forward to writing more for you. Enjoy. J

Izey: Thanks! I will keep in touch! J And yes Mako really should listen to Asami! Silly boy. ;)

Quinn: I have plans for the Fire Ferrets. It is super important Korra stays a non-bender. J But don't worry. The fire ferrets will get there waterbender. It may not be Korra but the waterbender will play an important roll in this story. Thanks! I had an AMAZING time on my vacation! It is good to be back! Hope to see another one of your amazing reviews soon.

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Disclaimer: The Legend of Korra Belongs to Bryke. This story is for entertaining purposes only. I own nothing. But the plot of this Fan fiction Cerulean belongs to SoulLikeABird.


It is the kind of morning that the low sun glitters down on the crystal waters that creates a shimmering path on the waves. The smog had rolled away in the nights wind making the air crisp and inviting. The shore line rises and falls in peaceful surfs as sail boats, ferries, and shipment boats drift along the waves. Seagulls and other assortment of birds soar over the water while they chirp with out-stretched wings. The city was almost quiet from where Korra stands on the rocky cliffs of green grass. Her naked legs are hugged to her chest with her chin resting on her knees. It's early and the sun is hovering just above the horizon and the moon is still vaguely visible. The breeze is mild and the air is hot and humid. In summary: the perfect weather for swimming.

Korra jumps to her feet and readjusts her shorts before backing up. With a small smile Korra breaks into a sprint, the flat of her feet padding against soft but itchy grass. She watches in anticipation at the end of the cliff nears, and adrenaline pumps through her like a dangerous drug. She takes one last breath before her foot pushes off the end of the rocks and pitches herself into the air and off the cliff. She curls her body in as it flips over and slices through the air. As she nears the water the stretches out her body until it is straight with her hands out in front of her. She plunges into the cold water.

The water is a little less than freezing but none the less feels good on her tough, hot skin. She instantly adjusts to it. Her eyes burn from the salt as she opens them and looks around at her surroundings. Fish of every color surrounds her and Korra stares in awe and follows them as they scurry away.

It isn't like this back home.

In the South Pole glaciers are the skyscrapers, and the moon is the sun. It is always cold. It is like the sun isn't there. There are no trees and no traces of growing nature. Just white. The snow is ferocious and getting caught in a blizzard is like walking through your own personal frosty death. The water is freezing and just dipping your foot in is agonizing and numbing. In the South Pole there are no skyscrapers, Sato mobiles, fancy restaurants, and warm beaches. The South Pole is a frosty winter land of white. And Korra misses it. This bustling metropolis of lights is no home of Korra's.

After a while of being submerged Korra's lungs begin to hurt for air. She kicks her feet and uses a bit of waterbending to thrust herself to the surface. As the breaks the exterior she gasps for air, taking it in greedily. She bobs in the water as waves push her up. Korra swims around for what seems like hours before Tenzin appears at the shore and calls out to Korra in Yuke's name.

Korra spins around in the water and faces Tenzin from the far away shore of the island. She raises an eyebrow questioning herself mentally as to why he would use her fake name. Korra smiles and waves. "You need something Tenzin?" She calls taking in a mouthful of salt water in the process. She immediately spits out the bitter water with a gag.

Tenzin yells out to her but Korra cannot hear. She rolls her eyes. "Can you speak up Shifu? I can't hear you!"

Tenzin raises his voice to a boom. "You have a guest Yuke!" He screams.

Korra goes stiff. Crap! Bolin! "Uh…Yeah be there in a minute!" Korra calls with a wave. She sinks back into the clear waters and propels herself quickly to the shore. She runs up the sand, the water level sinking as she runs up to Tenzin "What's with calling me Yuke? We're on the island." Korra asks dripping wet.

"Your friend is in the courtyard." Tenzin informs then walks away.

"Oh…" She sighs then runs up into the courtyard where she sees Bolin waiting for her with his back turned.

Korra smiles warmly and throws her matted ponytail over her shoulder. "Morning Bo!"

Bolin spins around at her voice and his breath hitches as his eyes fall on the very wet Yuke Shen. The sun ricochets off her russet skin in a wet glow. Her long chocolate hair drips down her spine, held together in a wet pony tail. Her large eyes hold pools of blue the color of the sea. Her smile glints with an iridescent spark. Her Grey tank top is ridden up over her navel and the fabric clings tightly to her curves. To Bolin, she is a sight to behold. An eerily familiar beauty. A fallen angel. Not exactly.

He fights to keep his eyes from looking at her body. He keeps his eyes locked on her eyes. He refrains from letting his jaw fall open. "H-hi Yuke." He stammers with a smile.

Korra laughs lightly. He likes her laugh. It's an infectious symphony. "Hey. Let me go change real quick. I will meet you down by the docks?" She asks pointing to the direction of the docks. Bolin nods slowly, still stunned by her beauty.

"Ok. Give me a few minutes." Korra bounds off to her chamber slams the door. She digs through her fresh new wardrobe she bought with Pema last night. She settles on a loose ivory tank and a pair of tight blue jeans. She pulls on a pair of black socks and grey converse. She yanks a brush through her matted, tangled hair before drying it with a towel. Then grabs her cell from her nightstand and stuffs it in her pocket. She takes one last look in the mirror before sprinting out the door. She runs through the courtyard but is stopped by Tenzin before she can reach the steps.

"Where do you think you are going?" He asks with a hard expression.

Korra skids to a stop and shrugs shrug. "Uhh…Out with friends?"

Tenzin shakes his head. "Out with friends? You do realize you have training this afternoon-" Korra cuts him off.

"Please Tenzin! Just this once? I promise to be back before dinner! Please! My friend is gonna show me around the city! Please!" Korra begs bouncing up and down on her heels. She pouts.

Tenzin looks down at her large blue eyes and pulled down lip. He has to admit it's adorable. His hard expression breaks. "Fine. But be back by night fall. No later. And be ready for a longer training session tomorrow."

Korra squeals. She throws herself at Tenzin. "Thank you!" She sings happily before releasing him and skipping down to the docks. She Jogs down the wooden boards and sees Bolin waiting for her on the dock next to a ferry. He smiles at her as she nears. "Hey." He greets with a charming smile.

"Hey again Bolin." She says running a hand through her damp hair.

Bolin gestures to the boat. "After you?"

Korra easily steps onto the boat. "Thanks."

The ferry ride is short and full of small chat and laughs. "So what do you have planned for us?" Korra asks curious and excited to see the vast city.

"Well I think we're just playing it by ear." He answers .

"Alright. Sounds good to me." Korra smirks as her hair whips in the salty air. She growls frustrated as she tucks some of it behind her ear.

Bolin watches her wavy chocolate locks dance gracefully in the breeze. "You have pretty hair." He blurts before he can think. His eyes widen and a red hue stains his cheeks.

Korra goes stiff but she edges into a smile. "Thanks." She retorts huffing a lock from her face.

"You're welcome." He says looking down at his brown Vans.

The rest of the ride is awkwardly quiet. When they dock they both step off and Korra looks up at the city before her. It is safe to say she is antsy now. She has only seen a glimpse of the city walking home from school each day, but she is curious to see what wonders this world holds. She can't help up rock back and forth on the balls of her feet as she looks up at the skyscrapers that stand as impossible giants before her. People in suits, dresses, and jeans or tee-shirts walk the sidewalks and cross the streets. Everyone looks so busy, so…normal.

Korra grabs Bolin's hand and pulls him along and she stares in marvel at the different sights. "What are you gonna show me first?" She asks bouncing up and down.

Bolin chuckles at her excitement. "Well City Hall is just a block away and-" Before he can finish Korra yanks him left add she breaks into a fast walk down the sidewalk. "Well let's go!" She exclaims.

Bolin directs the way to City Hall, ducking past civilians and stopping to look and Billboards and street performers. Korra watches in awe and dismay as a young boy performs using firebending. The boy shapes his fire into the form of a dragon and moves his arms around in an exotic dance that makes the flamed dragon twirl around his feet and abdomen. Korra gets surrounded by a crowd as they watch the young talented firebender. The red flame dances in her eye in a soft twinkle. She misses her bending and the free will to use it anytime. She might as well not be able to bend at all. Korra can, Yuke Shen can't.

Korra sighs sadly as she grabs Bolin's arm and pulls him and herself through the small crowd.

"Is everything alright Yuke?" Bolin asks taking notice that her smile is gone.

Korra sighs and forces a small smirk. "Yeah. I'm fine." She lies swiftly. They continue in silence as they continue down the sidewalk.

Korra gasps as it comes up to view from the distance. "Wow…" she breathes with wide eyes. The building itself is a huge four dimensional walls of white brick. On the roof lies a dazzling dome of green glass with an intricate design etched carefully in the glass. The building has four corner towers that look over the small quad that leads to the entrance.

"Cool huh? This is City Hall. This is where they hold conferences, and gatherings and politician stuff that most people my age don't care for." Bolin explains with hands on his hips.

Yeah well I am forced to have to be interested in this kind of stuff. Korra thinks smugly. She has never attended a Council meeting but she wonders what it is like. Deep inside she wants to attend one. "It's pretty cool." Korra says looking up at the building and its large wood doors. "Can we go inside?"

"No. It's pretty much cut off to the public unless there is a meeting or something. Sorry Yuke."

Korra shrugs. "No it's fine. Where next?"

"The Police Headquarters is just down the street." Bolin motions.

Korra smiles. "I like the sound of that! Lets go!" They walk together about a block before a ginormous grey building comes into view. Korra looks up at it and instantly see the statue of a familiar women. "Hmm…So that's Toph Beifong?" Korra asks holding her chin.

Bolin nods. "The one and only. She's the best Earthbender to ever walk this earth. Anywho, this is where Metal Bending officers do their thing, or if you want to file a crime or what not. This is also a jail. You don't want to end up here. You will have to deal with Chief Lin Beifong, and you don't want to cross the chief's path."

Oh I have a feeling sooner or later I will. "Chief Lin Beifong? Is he related to Toph Beifong?"

"The he is a she. And yes she is. Lin is her one and only daughter." Bolin corrects.

"Right." I kinda want to meet her. I bet she is just as tough as her mother. Korra finds herself gazing up into the statues unmoving eyes.

She blinks and she is surrounded by forest and soggy moss. A rich laughter comes from beside her. She looks down to see a little girl with black tied back hair and pale eyes. She is laughing along with the girl. But it isn't Korra's laughter. It is the laughter of a young boy. "Good one Twinkle Toes!" The girl exclaims holding her side. Twinkle Toes?

"Yuke?" A voice asks and Korra is jolted from the forest and back to Republic City. Bolin raises an eyebrow as Korra shakes her head and bats her eyelashes and tears her eyes from the statue. "Huh?" She asks slowly sinking back to reality.

"You alright? You had a blank look on your face." Bolin asks worriedly.

Korra smiles and nods. "Yeah sorry. I was lost in thought." She lies as her head begins to throb. What was that? Korra asks herself rubbing her temple. Bolin leads Korra away from the building. They stalk off the property as Korra thinks about the paled eyed girl.

The next stop was Central City Station. To Korra it was equally as amazing as the last building, but busier than the last two locations. Like everything else in the city it is made of stone. The main entrance is lit with large windows. But the building itself isn't what catches Korra's attention.

In the center of the property in front of the station itself stands a tall statue of Fire Lord Zuko with a burning orb of fire flickering in his smooth, dark marble palm.

Korra once met Fire Lord Zuko when she was younger. He came to visit her Master Katara and Korra was granted the honor to meet Zuko. She remembers his personality quiet well. He has a wise and warm personality. He is far from naïve and his stories from his youths are told with such detail and precision the young Avatar found herself living them in her dreams.

"You have heard of Fire Lord Zuko right?"

Yeah, I have met him. "Of course. He's a legend. Besides Aang of course." She says with a forced grin. She feels weird talking about Aang that way. She was once Aang.

"Yeah they are both pretty great. I don't think anyone can live up to them. They have done so much it's incredible!" Bolin exclaims.

A pang of guilt hits Korra and her smile drops like a ton of weights. "Right." He's right; I can never live up to them. Especially since people think the Avatar's dead. Perfect. Korra pushes her smile once more and blinks away tears.

"So this is where you catch a train. They will bring you anywhere in the city. It's pretty cool. But not as many people use it. Cars are pretty big in the city. Trust me when I say Mr. Hiroshi Sato uses his money as fire wood." Bolin exaggerates.

Korra laughs lightly at his joke. "I bet. His cars are everywhere!"

"Yeah but he is a pretty cool dude!"

"So where next?" Asks as she pulls on her hair.

"Downtown." He answers with a sly smile. "But first, are you hungry?" Bolin asks.

As if on cue Korra's stomach rumbles loudly in a hollow growl. "Starved." She answers with a small smile.

"Great! I know this great place! You're water tribe right?"

Korra raises an eyebrow and gestures to her tanned skin then her eyes. "What gave it away?" She asks sarcastically.

Bolin rolls his eyes. "C'mon." He grabs her arms and pulls her a few blocks before they reach a restaurant with a large blue neon sign that reads "Narooks"

"You will love it. Their noodles are amazing! Best in the city!" He sings throwing his hands in the air.

"I will be the judge of that." She chuckles. She eyes the front design of the restraint. Beautiful. She thinks as she takes in the Chinese like architecture. Bolin leads her inside. Korra jaw falls open. This place is nice. The walls are tan and draped in paintings and different little adorations. The booths are green leather with small wood tables set with paper menus. And best of all, to Korra it had that home vibe. Everything in there is from the Water Nation.

"Morning Narook." Bolin waves to a man with short black hair, faded blue eyes and rough tan skin that stands behind the counter. The man smiles back. "Hey Bolin. Good to see your hungry face this morning." The man greets then switches his gaze to Korra who awkwardly looks back at Narook. "Who is your friend?" He asks.

Korra steps forward and extends her hand. "I'm Yuke Shen. Nice to meet you Mr. Narook. Nice joint you got here."

Narook returns the smile and takes her hand and shakes it. "Nice to meet you too Yuke. Thank you. Just wait till you try the food. Let's get you two a seat." He leads the two teens to a booth that sits against a wall. Korra slides into the booth and Bolin slides in across from her. Korra lifts up the menu and browses its contents. "So what is good here?" Korra asks Bolin peeking over her menu.

"All of it. But I think you should try the Seaweed noodles. They are the best. Two seaweed Noodles please Narook." Bolin requests up to Narook. Narook claps his hands once. "Coming right up." He stalks away and disappears behind a door which Korra guesses is the kitchen.

Korra twiddles her thumbs in her laps as Bolin watches her bite at her lip. "So…Yuke… Can I learn more about you?" He asks politely.

Korra looks up at Bolin and shrugs. "Sure…" But none of it will be the truth. "What do you want to know?"

Bolin purses his lips as he thinks about the many questions he has for Yuke. "So you're from Ba Sing Se?"

Korra nods. Nope. "That's correct."

"We're you born there?"

No. "Yeah."

"Your parents are watertribe?"

"Yes." Finally. The truth.

"What do they do?" He asks taking a sip of ice water.

Uhhh…C'mon…What do they do? Tenzin didn't prepare me for this. "They..uhh..My mom stays home and my dad is a factory worker." She lies quickly.

"That's cool. How old are you?"

"Seventeen." You really do ask a lot of questions.

"And you can't bend?"

Oh…I can bend. If only you knew. "No…"

"Can your parents?"

"Yes."

"Well that's unlucky."

No. What's unlucky is almost being killed and forced to move across the world where your whole life becomes a complete lie. "I've been told. I guess you can consider me the runt of the litter." She giggles to lighten the mood.

"You have brothers or sisters?" He asks with a raised eyebrow.

"No. I'm an only child." She answers tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

"But you just said you are the runt of the litter-"

"I was being metaphorical, Bolin." Korra says cocking her head.

"Oh. Oops." He bites the inside of his cheek nervously. "So can you tell me why you moved from Ba Sing Se?" He asks appealingly curious.

Korra's expression drops as that horrific memory of a gunshot that changed everything plays off in her head. She winces. "It's complicated…" She murmurs with a sigh.

"I'm sorry I did-" Korra cuts him off.

"No it's fine. We will get there when we get there ok?" She asks with a minor smile.

"Sounds good to me."

Narook walks up to the table and sets a bowl of steamy green noodles in front of Korra. The smell of salt fills her nostrils in a delightful and familiar scent. Narook drops a set of chopsticks and gives Bolin his noodles. "Enjoy." Narook bows before stalking off.

Korra doesn't waste time to dig in. She breaks the chop sticks apart and shovels the warm noodles greedily into her awaiting mouth. She moans to the taste of the salty but sweet noodles that slide easily down her throat. A taste of home. "Mmmm…This is delicious and totally authentic! I didn't realize how much I missed water tribe grub!" She exclaims with bulging cheeks full of noodles.

"I told you, Narook's is the best in the city!" Bolin states before taking a slurp of his noodles.

Korra swallows her bite. "There is no arguing that!" She takes another bite but a girl with long raven hair wearing a red, sheer ruffle blouse with butterfly sleeves, pair of black flats and grey ripped jeans walks in the restaurant. Beside her a handsome man wearing a tan tee shirt, black converse dark faded jeans and a red scarf wrapped around his neck.

Asami immediately sees Korra and waves excitedly. Korra smiles and returns the wave. Asami grabs Mako's hand and strides over to Korra and Bolin. "Hey Yuke, Bolin!" She exclaims with a perfect white little smile. Mako just smirks his light eyes boring into pools of cerulean.

"Hey Asami, and Mako!" Boiln greets. Mako turns to Bolin and smiles.

"May we join you?" Asami asks flipping her curly back locks over her shoulder.

Korra slides over more to Make room. "Of course."

Asami slides in next to Korra and Mako next to Bolin. "So how do you like the city so far Yuke?" Asami asks with her head turned to Korra.

"It's great! It's so beautiful! I don't think I can ever get enough!" Korra beams taking another slurp of her noodles.

Asami giggles. "I'm glad you liked it. Have you stopped by Future Industries yet?" She asks.

"Not yet. But I'm sure Bolin will take me." Korra says through her mouthful of food. Korra looks over to Mako who is scowling down at his menu. He is still as hansome as ever with his strong features, and those deep molten eyes that are like puddles of fire. And then the red scarf that he has worn everyday wrapped around his toned neck. She swallows her noodles. "You're awfully quiet." Korra points out with a grin. She tires her best to sound casual.

Bolin throws an arm over Mako's shoulder and pulls him to his shoulder. "Mako isn't really a morning person." Bolin informs.

"I've noticed. You alright Hot shot?" Korra asks.

"Fine," He answers bleakly while pushing away from Bolin. Korra purses her lips and goes back to shoveling noodles.

"He really isn't a morning person." Bolin adds with an eye roll.

Asami and Mako order their food and they all eat as they talk. No more questions we're thrown at Korra and they all have a good time. Except Mako who keeps to himself the whole time. They pay for their food, leave a tip and exit Narooks.

Asami grabs onto Mako's arms and a twinge of jealousy pulses through Korra. She looks away. "If you guys wouldn't mind could Mako and I tag along for the rest of your tour? Our morning has been kind of slow." Asami asks amiably.

"Of course. We we're just heading downtown." Bolin chirps.

"Great!" Asami exclaims.

Korra begins walking down the sidewalk away from Narooks. Mako, Bolin, and Asami fall into step with her.

Downtown was better than she could have imagined. It was a bit rustic compared to the rest of the city, but none the less glamorous. Little shops and vendors, and stands line the crowded streets. Elevated railroad tracks cuts through the middle of the cobblestoned street. The road is busy with cars and civilians. In the air are police helicopters.

"This place is cool!" Korra exclaims scurrying over to the different stands that serve food, or make crafts and jewelry. Asami walks up next to her as Korra lifts up a shiny blue beaded bracelet. Mako stands behind Asami. "Pretty huh? Downtown Republic City is like the mall of this city. People from all over gather here to sell their goods. On a good day you can find the best deals." Asami explains. Korra drops the bracelet. Bolin approaches and stops on Korra's other side.

"But there is also a lot of crime in this side of the city. Hence all the police copters you see flying around here." Bolin adds pointing up to the buzzing sky. Korra looks up and sees four helicopters circling the sky.

"What kind of crime?" Korra asks with an arched eyebrow.

Bolin inches in closer to Korra's ear. "The Triple Threat Triad." He whispers.

Korra pulls back confused. "The Triple Threat Triad?"

"Shhhh!" Bolin hushes then motions Korra to come closer. "Yes. They are some pretty nasty dudes. If you ever come across them I would advise you to run." Bolin whispers carefully.

Korra looks over to Asami who is nodding in agreement then back at Bolin. Run? HA! "I think I could take them!" Korra smirks cracking her knuckles. They begin to walk through all the people and past the shops and vendors.

"What makes you think that?" Mako asks with his arms folded over his chest. He smirks. She seems a little sure of herself.

Cause I'm the Avatar dummy! "I guess you can say I have been around the bush a couple times." Korra grins slyly. Ha! That's an understatement!

"Right…" Mako says rolling his eyes with a frown.

"So what's so bad about these criminals anyway?" Korra asks un-intimidated.

Mako snorts. Asami frowns. "Well they specialize in burglary…They are also quite capable of murder and other things…" She explains sadly.

"Oh… Why haven't they been stopped?" Korra asks folding her arms over her chest.

"Because most of them are in disguise and walk around just like everyone else. It's messed up really. Some of them have been caught but their still out there." Bolin answers.

Korra can't help but feel like she can relate. I'm still here. I wish you knew. "Can we change the subject?" Korra asks biting her lip.

Asami nods. "Yeah. Hey! It's my father's factory!" Asami exclaims pointing in the distance at a very large factory.

As they approach the factory Korra looks around at the lots at all the cars. There all so divine and…expensive looking…

Asami leads the way into the factory. They travel up flights of stairs through a burgundy carpeted hallway and through double doors that lead into a dimly lit office adorned in tall cherry wood bookshelves, large organized wood desk, with a golden name plate: Hiroshi Sato. A man with a thick, chunky build dressed in a black suit and red tie sits behind the desk with a cheery smile. His eyes are dark and a thick black mustache sits on his upper lip.

Asami runs behind the desk and hugs the man and kisses his temple. "Hi dad!" She greets. Hiroshi smiles and pats Asami's hand. "Hello Asami!"

"Hello !" Bolin greets walking up to the desk and shaking Hiroshi's hand. Mako does the same. "Good afternoon boys."

Korra stands awkwardly rocking back and forth on her heel s she looks down at her converse. She feels like she is in the presence of royalty.

Hiroshi glances at Korra and smiles. "Who is this young girl Asami?" Hiroshi asks signaling to Korra. Korra stops her fidgeting and goes still.

"Dad this is my new friend Yuke Shen. She just moved here from Ba Sing Se." Asami informs. Hiroshi reaches his hand out. Korra steps forward and takes his rough hand and shakes it. "Hello Miss Shen." He greets warmly. Korra nods.

"Hello Mr. Sato. It's an honor to meet you." She says confidently.

"Please, call me Hiroshi Miss Shen."

"Well it is an honor Hiroshi."

"Pleasures mine. Now what brings you kids to my factory?" Hiroshi asks.

"Just wanted to stop by and say hi dad. Also we are showing Yuke around the city." Asami explains leaning her hand against her father's chair.

"Ahh..Are you? Well welcome to Future Industries Miss. Shen. Would you like a tour?"

Korra bounces with excitement. "Would I? That would be incredible! Thanks!"

Hiroshi chuckles lowly. "Of course. Let me just make a phone call. I will meet you kids out in the production line." He nods at Asami. Asami leads them out and down to the production line. Korra watches the workers put together the cars quickly as the cars roll on a mechanic rail. Sounds of welding metal and drills fill the air. It is all so new to Korra and she finds herself extremely interested.

"This is awesome!" Korra croons ecstatically.

"Isn't it? We produce over fifty new cars ready for shipment a day." Asami explains perching her hands on her hips.

"Wow that is a lot of cars!" Korra murmurs.

"It is. Have you ever driven a Sato Mobile?" Asami asks.

Korra shakes her head. "No. I have never learned."

"Hmm…Well you should go out for your license." Bolin says.

Korra shrugs. "I don't think Council Men Tenzin would like that. My parents as well." All I know how to drive is a polar bear dog.

"That sucks." Bolin says. Korra rolls her eyes. "Yeah…I know…" I would rather ride Naga then a Sato Mobile.

Hiroshi comes down from his office and begins the tour of his vast factory. He shows Korra the modeling room where the latest additions and original Sato Mobiles are displayed. Then he shows them the drawing room where plans and blueprints are written out. After the tour is finished Hiroshi sees Mako, Asami, Bolin, and Korra out.

"Thank you so much for the tour Hiroshi. It was wonderful." Korra shakes Hiroshi's hand with a polite smile.

"It was no trouble at all. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. Hope to see you again soon Miss. Shen." Korra nods an agreement then quickly bows. Asami kisses her father's cheek, and Mako and Bolin shake his hand. They all exit the factory, Korra lagging behind catching last glimpses at the factory and the cars in the lot.

A loud piercing honk rings out. "Yuke!" A deep voice screams. "Watch out!"

The rest happens in slow motion to Korra. She spins around on her heel of her shoe to the sound of the car horn. She gasps as a silver Sato Mobile zooms toward her showing no signs of stopping. She freezes in fear as the headlights catch her irises. Her breath stops. This is it. The Avatar really is going to die now; brought down by a car. Korra thinks as the car gets closer and closer to her. She cowers down in a crouch and prepares for the impact that will end her short life. She squeezes her eyes shut.

But the impact never comes.

She hears a sickening crunch of metal and small pieces of rock bouncing off her arms and shoulders.

"Yuke!" Asami shouts.

Korra slowly opens her eyes and looks up. She gasps and falls back on her behind. A giant wall of earth that wasn't there before stands thickly. A wall that stopped the Sato Mobile from ramming into her and inevitably killing the Avatar. A wall that Korra had created. Her heat combusts in her chest. Did I do that? Oh no… Korra's head snaps up to see Asami, Bolin and Mako gaping at her. She snaps her vision back to the wall of earth. Without missing a beat she jumps to her shaken feet. "I-I have to g-go…" Korra stammers before breaking into a sprint. But as she passes Mako he reaches out and grabs her arm with concern.

He stares down at the shaking girl who has tears in her eyes. "Yuke are you ok?" He asks concerned.

"I'm fine." She answers in a whisper before ripping away from his grip and running away. "Yuke!" He calls after her but she is already gone and running.

Her feet hit against the concrete hard and after a while it begins to hurt. Her breath runs short and her chest feels as if it is about to explode but she doesn't stop. She keeps running, her hair whipping back and tangling in the violent gusts.

That didn't just happen. I didn't just earthbend. Please no!

She sprints past the shoppers downtown, through Central City Station without stopping for air. She runs as if she is being chased. Her running draws attention to herself and people try to stop her to see what is wrong but she ignores them, still in shock. She finally reaches the bay. The sun still high in the sky.

Korra sprints down the pier and slows to a walk as she boards the ferry. She collapses against a bench and buriers her flushed face in her hands as she gasps for air that seems nonexistent. Her throat aches for water and her legs quiver and shake.

She coaxes herself to breathe but fails as her tongue runs dry.

Everything is so jumbled in her head. The car speeding towards her then the next second she is on the floor unharmed. That wall saved her. The wall she drew up using her earthbending. And she did it in front of a group of people. A watertribe girl earthbended.

How am I supposed to lie about that?

You deny it.


When she arrives back at the island she acts as if nothing happened. If she told Tenzin what happened she would probably be moved from the city. Her best bet now? Keep it on the down low.

"Back so soon?" Tenzin asks Korra as she collapses at the dining table for lunch.

Korra guzzles her water insatiably; trying to moisten her dry mouth. She slams the cup down with a pant. "Yeah." She chokes.

Tenzin lifts the newspaper and scans it. "Did you have fun?" He asks scanning an article about a polotics.

"Yeah."

"Is everything ok?" Tenzin asks setting the paper down.

No. "Yeah." She says flatly.

"Can I get an answer with more than one syllable? "

"No…I'm going to go work on homework. Night Tenzin." Korra says getting up from her seat and dragging herself out of the dining room and back to her room.

She throws herself on the bed and for the millionth time screams into her pillow.

She turns herself over and turns on her clock radio. She hums along with the cheery song playing as she stares up at the white ceiling.

Her thoughts are still a tangled mess. For someone who was moved to avoid a problem has a lot of problems. Korra laughs at how ironic everything in her life seems to be. Stupid Masked Man! You have ruined EVERYTHING. Korra swears when she crosses his path, she will destroy him.

Korra sits up in her bed and reaches down for her backpack. She sets out her homework and begins working on her assignments while the music blares from the radio beside her.

It seems like hours on working on her homework before the radio cuts off mid-chorus to static and a female voice fades in. "We interrupt the regular broadcast to bring you some tragic news." The woman says, her tone sad. "The body of Avatar Korra was found this late afternoon at 2:34pm eastern time just outside the Sothern Watertribe that was once her home." The woman continues.

Korra feels her heart stop. Her breath hitches violently in her throat. NO…

"Autopsy shown that cause of death was a gunshot wound to her chest. A memorial service-" The broadcast isn't finished. The cord is ripped from the outlet and Korra heaves the radio at the wall furthest from her with a loud frustrated cry. It hits the wall in a loud crash, and the radio smashes to pieces.

Korra gasps at the demolished radio. She falls to her knees as a sob escapes her lips. She sags to the floor and curls up as tears stream down her cheek.

"The Avatar is probably in one of the earth nations wailing as a new baby infant." Asami's voice says sadly in Korra's memory.

I'm dead. Gone.

Korra lies for hours crying on the wood floor of her room; choking and trembling. Soon enough exhaustion takes over and her wet eyelids shut and her breathing evens. She falls into the black abyss of unconsciousness. Her last thought is of a gunshot.


So now Avatar Korra is offically dead to the world, Korra eathbended to save her life, Bolin is falling had for the Avatar, we met Hiroshi, Korra saw most of the city and learned more about the Triple Threat Triad. (We will run into them later). So thank you for sticking with me! I appreciate it. My vacation was super rlaxing and I'm happy to be back to write for all of you. Thank you for your thoughtful reviews! I LOVE waking up and seeing them! They make my day and make me smile like an Idiot! I will see all of you soon! Hope you liked this chapter! Drop me a review on what you think. :)

Thanks a bunches!

~Megan~