I'd like to Thank Lothlorienx for allowing me to use part of his story "Road Trip" in my story. Go take a read. I also been slowly working on my drawings and hoping to add them into my story. eventually i hope to add pics for the previous chapters. Again please leave comments ..they let me know if you guys keep interest and doing a good enough job to keep going.
Korra and Asami just finished setting up camp on the 5th night of their journey. Korra was in no rush to get Asami back at her place. As they came closer to the end of their journey, Korra took delight in showing Asami the hidden treasures she had discovered in her many adventures. There was the flock of Swanpeacocks that always took shelter inside a willow tree beside the Yangchen River. Then there was the a small hidden meadow filled with Fire Lillies that Korra would often spend many nights when she wanted to be alone. Korra showed Asami an ancient Air Nation ruins she stumbled upon chasing a Hogmonkey she planned on eating that night.
Asami stared at Korra as she completed making their bedding for the night. She was grateful that Korra was in no rush to get her to her home. Whenever she asked to stop and admire a place, Korra made it a point to stop. They came across a spot in the forest that Asami recognized, she asked to stop and camp there for the night. She remembered the spot from when she was younger. Her father had taken her on a hunting trip. He dressed her up in boys clothing, as it was practical for her not to wear dresses. She smiled at the memory. Her father knew the men frowned upon bringing a girl on the trip, but none dared question Hiroshi Sato. Hiroshi loved his daughter and wanted her to know everything he did. Asami knew her father was proud of her.
"We should reach my home by tomorrow evening." Korra said, interrupting Asami's thoughts. She smiled at Asami as she lay the final fur bedding down. Korra stretched and yawned. "I'm excited for you to see my home." She fell back onto the soft pelt bed. Korra patted the spot next to her. Asami happily lay down and snuggled next to her.
They talked about Asami's plan on rebuilding her realm. Asami had intricate plans for the infrastructure of the castle that she planned on building and the layout for the town that she would establish just outside the castle walls. They talked about what Asami's life was like when she was young. Her father always allowed her to stay when he had meetings with his advisors. He made it a point for her to know how to run a kingdom.
Eventually their conversation transitioned to star gazing. Korra showed off her vast knowledge of the billions of sparkles in the heavens above them. Some constellations had different names from each tribe. Korra told the stories behind each constellation. Korra talked about Zhao's Moon, The Wolf Seal and the cluster of stars aptly named The Ice Storm.
Asami felt Korra shift beside her. Her heart was beating rapidly. "You ok?"
Korra took a deep breath and smiled. "Yes." She pointed. "You see that bright star just over the horizon?"
Asami nodded. "I'm familiar with the Avatar's Lover. It's the most famous of stars. It never moves and people use as a navigation tool."
Korra stared at the star. "I used to laugh and say it should be a cluster of stars and should be named the Avatar's Lover(s). Just like The Ice Storm." She glanced at Asami to gauge her reaction. Asami just looked at her with a raised brow.
Korra got on one elbow, looked down at Asami and glided her finger on her pail cheeks. "I was a different person then and now I get it."
"Get what?" Asami asked.
"I get …why it's the brightest star and why it never moves. It's to help those who are lost. A billion other stars moving around it and it never faulters. It's called the Avatar's Lover, because ….even the Avatar gets lost. And there's that one person who can bring them home. And for me… that person is you." Korra rested her head on Asami's chest.
"Asami, I was lost and I didn't even know it…I still feel lost." Korra moved over Asami and began kissing her.
Their lips parted, Asami feels Korra grab her, but instead of the Avatar taking her, Asami feels herself flung into the air.
Korra catches her, "Asami! Get behind me NOW." Korra reaches over to her sword. Naga wakes from her slumber, gets on all fours and begins growling.
"What…what is it?" Asami begins scanning through the dark trees surrounding them.
"Shhhh… I feel something coming and I doubt it's friendly." Korra warned.
Asami could hear branches bending and twigs snapping. She could make out a large dark figure moving through the trees. The wind shifted and she could smell a foul odor. She reached down and grabbed her dagger.
Suddenly the ground popped up around each of them, encasing them in the earth. Naga struggled but even her strength wasn't enough to free her. Korra just waited.
From the darkness emerged a large somewhat furry, somewhat thick skinned creature with very large dark black claws. Its mangy fur was brown with hints of black markings. It had various sized bulbous brown lumps on its shoulder and tail. The tail hade several dull spikes. The ears and beady eyes were small. Its snout was large with even bigger teeth. Two large fangs on its bottom jaw looked worn.
Korra whispered, "It's an OgreMole, it has bad hearing and eyesight. But don't let that fool you. They are Earthbenders and very good ones, which makes them very dangerous. If you can stay off the ground as much as you can. I'm going to do what I can. Just keep your distance and if anything happens to me…. Naga will take you home."
Asami shook her head, "No! I am not some helpless "princess." I can hold my own." She watched as the Ogremole stepped closer to Korra sniffing its prey.
Korra whispered in a low agitated tone, "Fine! I don't have time to argue…just be careful. I'm going to set us free now."
With that Korra grasped her sword under the earth tent the creature trapped them in, raised her leg and stomped on the ground. The earth entrapments retracted and the 3 of scattered.
Naga charged at the Ogremole, but was flung back when it swung its large forearm into her. Korra airbent herself and kicked the Ogremole in its snout. Korra flipped over and landed behind the large creature. She metal bend her armor onto her. However, she wasn't fast enough to move once she got her armor on. She did not see the Ogremole swinging its arm around. Korra was flung into the air when she was hit with the back of the Ogremoles huge claws. The large smelly creature began charging at Korra who was laying against a tree that she was slammed into. Korra looked up and blasted a fireball up towards the creature. The creature stopped in its tracks. Roaring while trying to block the flames from its face.
It was enough of a distraction that Naga managed to chomp into its leg. The creature screamed in pain and began swinging its tail against Naga. Fortunately Naga was low enough that the tip of the spikes on the Ogremoles tail didn't puncture her. Still it kept swinging its tail against Naga that eventually she released her grip on the monsters leg. Korra regained her senses, airbent herself onto a fallen stump. While the creature turned to attack Naga, Korra lept into the air, turned her sword down and stabbed the creature on its back. Korra didn't get as deep as she had hoped. The creatures hide was extremely thick, almost like armor. Still, the Ogremole roared, reaching back trying to hit the Avatar off its back. It turned and turned, swinging its large arms. It hit Naga and she flung back again into a tree. Then stopped. The Ogremole growled and rolled over taking Korra with it. Korra grunted as she was sandwiched under the creature's weight. She lost her grip on her sword. She lay there looking up as the creature rose to its feet. It rose it arms and slammed its claws together, wrapping Korra in the tight earth so she was immovable to counter with her own earthbending. Korra squirmed in her earthly snare. The Ogremole rose its arms ready to strike down on the Avatar when it stopped and turned around.
Asami stood there stomping on the ground. It was the only way she could get the creatures attention. The creature slowly turned and began walking towards Asami. With each step the monstrous Ogremole took- Asami stomped the ground. Eventually, Asami stomped the ground twice. The monster stopped, growled and began sniffing. It took in a scent all too familiar but could not place. Suddenly its black beady eyes bulged and it realized its feet were burning from the still hot embers of the campfire. It roared and began stomping. Blinded by its burnt feet. It rolled to the ground and began tossing and turning. Asami stomped the ground again. Getting the creatures attention. It began crawling on all fours to get to the raven haired beauty. Asami just smirked, pulled out her dagger and cut a vine that held a small boulder she hoisted up while Korra, Naga and the Ogremole were fighting. She timed it just right, the small boulder landed on the Ogremole's head. The Ogremole moved for a moment, then it went limp.
A few moments later Korra's earthly prison loosened and she was able to free herself. She got up and ran to Naga. She was relieved when Naga moved to her touch and licked her face. They both turned and looked at Asami. Asami smiled and began tending to their wounds.
Morning arrived. Korra was still a bit sore but feeling great knowing they would be at her home by sundown. They finished packing and left camp.
"There's a town half a days' journey from here." Korra stated.
"I'm excited. I can't wait to see it." Asami replied.
Korra stopped before leaving camp. She looked at Asami. "So, umm how did you manage to get that boulder way up there?"
Asami smiled and replied. "Well, it took some work but it's a trick my father showed me on one of our hunting trips he took me on a while back."
The bustling sounds of the crowds of people surrounded Asami. Her jade eyes darted back in forth as she watched people going about their daily activities. She took in the smell, the good and the bad. The scent of food, people and animals. She held on tighter to Korra as people gathered around Naga to welcome back their Avatar. Thankfully, most people didn't get to close to them. Naga wouldn't allow it. Asami was covered in a red cloak with a hood. Korra felt that Asami would be safer from the eyes of people who wanted to pry and/or touch such a beautiful woman.
Korra's eyes scanned their surroundings. Taking note of the sick and the hungry. Their numbers had increased since she had left. She felt anger in the pit of her stomach. She could hear the cries of people yelling, "The Avatar is alive! The Avatar has returned, Thank the Spirits." Korra kept her demeanor, most of the criminals ceased their activities when she was around. None of them would dare taunt the wrath of Avatar Korra. As they exited the town, Korra made a note to address the changes that she observed while she was away.
They continued through a small thicket and a couple of green hills. Asami could see King Tenzin's Castle from atop.
"Wow, that is a huge castle that King Tenzin lives in." Asami said.
Korra smiled back at her, "It is. However, Tenzin prefers to stay in the Air Temple. His family also resides there…..little monsters. Oh, and only I call him just by his name. Everyone else must address him as, Your Majesty, Lord Tenzin or His Highness."
"First name basis?" Asami eyed Korra.
Korra laughed. "He was one of my mentors, when the Air Nation almost went extinct, Tenzin was the only Master Air Bender who could train me. I've known him almost my whole life. I'm practically his father."
Asami giggled, "Father?"
Korra smiled, "Well I am his father's reincarnation. But I like to say that because it's the opposite of saying he is like a father to me. Look, over there. My home is not too far away."
Korra's castle was several miles out of town and a fair distance from King Tenzin's Castle. Her domicile was not as large as King Tenzins. The walls the surrounded her home were very high. Inside the walls her sanctuary was divided into several sections of training obstacles, gyms, small temples, and worker's quarters.
Korra heard the familiar sounds of the gates to her castle opening. The wooden gates bearing the large symbol of the Southern Water Tribe.
Korra smiled and looked at the beautiful Omega. "Asami, Welcome to my home."
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