"Fight me BEAST! I am NOT afraid of you!" Korra's voice echoed in the dark abyss. She could hear the whipping tendrils coming from all sides. She swung her sword towards the coiling sounds of the monster. Each swing hit nothing but air. She could not land a single blow. She stopped at the sudden laughter in the darkness. "YeessSs, Avatar…You ARE afraid. " It was taunting her. Korra growled at the beast and charged into the unknown. She came to a halt when she was blinded by a bright light. She opened her eyes to turquoise glacier like mountains, greenery smothered with scattered purple flowers, trees that resembled lilly pads and creatures that seemed familiar but long forgotten. She struggled to familiarize herself with her surrounding, but it seemed like a dream…a dream. She felt like a stranger in a strange land, but she felt safe so she continued on her journey…..
Asami felt a sigh of relief as her patients fever broke, once again. She whispered, "Please make it. I don't want to be alone again." She leaned over Korra, put her forehead to hers and gently kissed her brow. She was lost in the Avatars facial features. She watched as her eye lids flittered, lost in whatever dreams she was having. Her nostrils breathing in and out, signs that the dragon did not defeat her. Asami gaze went to her lips, they were dry and chapped with a small healing cut on her left upper lip. Before Asami realized what she was doing, she felt her lips gently graze the Avatar's lips. It was a gentle kiss, but a kiss none the less. Asami got up and went about her daily chores making sure her patient was at ease before she quietly stepped out of her cottage.
Korra's eyes opened. Her vision blurred, her body aching with pain. Her lips tingling in a strange welcoming sensation. When her vision cleared she turned her head, scanning and assessing her surroundings. A straw roof, small wooden table at her side with a bucket, linens, rags and other items she could not place. A chair was placed next to her bedside. A blanket tossed across it, as if someone had been sleeping there. The other side of the room had a large table with trinkets, books, stacks of papers & posters of diagrams, among other things. Aaahh, I must be in a healer, wizard or inventors home. Surely he fixed me up. She moved. Augh, ok, maybe not so much! Korra looked down at her aching body, she was cleaned, her wounds were dressed, and her leg was set in an innovative apparatus unlike she's ever seen. After experiencing the pain of moving the Avatar decided it was best not to move, she felt it was safe enough not to.
Asami entered the cottage and placed the herbs she gathered onto her food preparation table. It was small, but then there was only her before. The polar bear dog lingered in the door. The bulky beast was panting hard, her bulky shoulders keeping her from completely entering the doorway. Her tail wagging back and forth. Asami giggled, walked over to her, "No, No you know you're much too big for this room. Your tail is going to knock over everything…Tiny? Fuzzy? Koda?"
"Naga.", the Alpha stated. "Her name is Naga." Asami flinched, startled by the light announcement. She turned and made her way to the bed. She didn't get far. The polar bear dog wiggled her way in, she was excited when she heard her companion. Naga was at Korra's side in a flash and Asami was on the floor. Asami was almost back on her feet when the onslaught of Naga's white wagging tail began its attack on Asami face. She only grinned, resolved at her fate.
"Oww, Oww, ohh, ok, ok girl. Yes, I'm alive. Judging by the looks of it, you missed me." Korra stated painfully. "Naga, is it?", Asami stated smiling, "Well Naga is not the only one happy to see you're awake. You had us quite worried there for a while."
"How long was I out?" Korra asked as she painfully shoved the polar bears dog's head out of the way. Naga got the hint, backed away and laid next to Korra's bed leaving room for Asami to make her way to her chair. Asami sat, put the back of her pail hand to Korra's head. "Four days." She replied.
Korra was lost in thought for a moment, then asked, "…and your master? Where is he? I must thank him for all his hard work."
Asami looked at the marred Alpha in confusion. She raised a brow. "I am my own master, thanks to you." Korra gawked at her. No, this female could not have done all this. "You….you brought me here?" the Alpha stated in bewilderment. "All these are yours? You made this?" gesturing to her brace.
Well… Maybe she's not Prince Charming, Asami thought. "Look, I may look like a damsel in distress," Because I was. "However, I did manage to live these past nine seasons with a dragon. " The Omega stated as she eyed the Alpha.
Korra snickered. "Hhmmph," was all that came out of her mouth. Omegas, they think they are so witty and smart and ….stuff. This one already irritates me. I don't care how pretty she is. Well, let's see her take down a dragon. With those thoughts, Korra attempted to get up. Korra grunted in pain from her cracked ribs, grabbing her sides.
Asami reached for her, but her hand were pushed away by the stubborn Alpha. Ok, so it's tough love huh? Asami grabbed the Alpha's arm and pressed her back to the bed. Korra moaned painfully. "Look! I am Avatar Korra, First Knight of the Southern Water Kingdom. YOU do NOT lay a hand on me!"
"..AND I am Lady Sato, Daughter of Hiroshi Sato, Grand Duke of the Fire Nation! Lady of this realm. As a Knight, YOU must honor my request! ", Asami vocalized as she stood over the Alpha. Her emerald eyes staring down at Korra's wide azure globes. Korra grunted, and let her body go limp. The Alpha didn't know what hit her. She was shocked surprised and slightly aroused. She pouted and turned her head away from Asami. Korra had never been defeated, in battle nor in arguments. Her pride had taken a blow, worst yet at the hands of a female Omega. "What's the damage?" she muttered.
Korra had never felt so helpless before. Sure, she was trained as a healer. However, it was painful to move her arm across her chest to reach the cracked rib. She definitely couldn't sit up and reach out to heal her broken leg. Still, the Alpha was determined, she painfully reached across her chest with her right arm and for short brief spurts as she began to mend her cracked ribs. This went on for days.
During those days Asami kept her company. She was gentle, calming and watched over her like a Fire Nation messenger hawk. Yet, when the stubborn Alpha came rearing its monstrous head, the Omega put Korra in her place. The Alpha wasn't sure if she resented it or took slight pleasure in it. She would find herself lulling in sedation when Asami would hum her song. Often the crass Alpha would act as if she was asleep, eventually she would awaken knowing she did fall asleep. Damn it! She got me, again.
When they weren't bickering, they spoke of their tales about one another. Korra about her adventures and Asami of her imprisonment. Korra was astounded in her revelry with Asami. She had never engaged in conversations, let alone the company of any Omega. Korra was raised by the White Lotus Sentries. The Alpha only thought of Omega's as weaklings and pawns to use for her advantage. She was the Avatar, The Ultimate Alpha. She thought of Omegas as servants for her home and sexual needs. Korra mated with many Omegas' in her years. But, she made sure she never knotted with one. She did not care for offspring. Her duty was to her people, not a silly love-struck Omega, let alone mini-avatars.
Eventually, the day came when reaching across her chest did not hurt as much. The healing relieved much of her pain and she could sit up. Her other wounds were healed and her leg only hurt when she moved it. She looked down at her leg. Ok, now it's your turn. Korra could only sit for and reach for a couple of minutes. Her leg was going to take another few days. Yet, she didn't mind as much as she thought she would.
The door burst open. Korra turned and saw Asami with a grin plastered on her face. "Now, don't take this the wrong way, but I thought you might want some fresh air and get out of this coop." Asami turned and pushed in what appeared to be a chair with wheels attached. "I made it myself, this should help you move about while you heal your leg."
The contraption was a ghastly looking thing, but Korra yearned to get out of her bed. With a nod, she pushed herself to the side of the bed. Asami pushed her invention to Korra and made the transition as painless as possible.
Korra took in a deep breath as soon as she was outside of the door. The sunlight blinded her for only a moment. When she was able to focus, she looked down a valley smothered with purple flowers, the trees were as green as Asami's eyes. Snow-capped mountains were visible just beyond the shimmering lake below the valley. If it wasn't for the ruined castle, Korra would have sworn she was back in the spirit world.
Korra felt Asami's pail hand fall on hers. Asami knelt down. She spoke softly and directly, "I want you to know that I'm here for you. If you ever want to talk, or, anything." Korra looked into her jade eyes and smiled. "You are unlike any Omega I have ever met."
The day finally arrived. Korra was waiting for and dreading this day. Her bones felt mended and she was walking on crutches. She was anxious to walk. She had to get Asami's splint off her leg. Unfortunately, Asami had to use pins to keep the splint immovable. Korra knew taking the pins out would be painful, but she was ready. She would easily heal the wounds, then she would be on her way out the door. Oh, wait! Asami… These past weeks, or was it months? Uhhh… I never felt so alive. The Avatar pondered in her thoughts.
"Wow, you look like you're cringing in fear. Don't worry it shouldn't take long," Asami said with a wink. Korra shook her head from her thoughts. "Ok, I'm ready." Asami reached for the first pin. Korra flinched, her eyes closed. "Spirits! You're like a little turtleduck," Asami giggled. Korra pouted. Asami reached again. Again Korra flinched. "Don't make me have to call the guards in here to hold you down." She said with a stern look. They looked at each other for a moment and for the first time in many years both women burst into laughter.
With each pin removed Korra felt her freedom drawing closer. She had defeated Vaatu, but at a price, or so she thought. She focused on what she hoped would be her prize. Whoa! What has come over me? Pfftt, she will never see me as anything, but her hero. I am not worthy anyway. I would just hurt her. I don't plan on ever giving the mating bite. It is best I just leave. Tomorrow. And with the last pin removed, Asami squealed in excitement and hugged the Alpha.
It was time. Korra had already prepared Naga, her supplies and some rations for the trip back. Her armor was shot, but she knew the best metal benders in all the land, so that was replaceable. She stood at the edge of the lake lost in her thoughts. Korra turned and looked up at the cottage in the distance. She moved her leg. No pain. She was completely healed. Soon, it was time to leave. The Avatar had duties to fulfill.
Korra was about to make her way to the cottage, but something on the shore caught her eye. She walked over, reached down and pulled out a small pouch. She untied the ragged wet pouch was glimmering in the sun. The bluest and most pure sapphire fell onto her hand. The pouch could have come from anywhere. It looked old and worn. Falling to pieces in her hand. Asami would love this! It's the least I could do for leaving. With that Korra ran back to the cottage.
Excited to show Asami the small treasure she found, Korra swung open the door. "Asami! Asami, look what I fou…" Korra stopped in her tracks, the sapphire dropped to the floor. The smile on Korra's face disappeared, her eyes constricted, her nostrils flared as she slowly emitted a low, deep growl. Asami's heat had arrived.