Asami crept out of the room, leaving her note so that it would easily be found by the Alpha still sleeping next to her. Asami did not make much noise, although her experiences with the Avatar, she knew Korra was a deep sleeper and could sleep though the loudest of battles. This however, was a battle she preferred to avoid. The pale vixen crept through the halls and easily slipped out of the compound unnoticed. Korra had once told her how she used to sneek out of the compound whenever she needed space and a little freedom. Asami used this information to her advantage.
Asami was halfway to Tenzin's Palace when she caught the lanky scent of two male betas nearby. She tried to slither her way around them. She crept up over a small hill when she was overwhelmed by the scent of half an army.
"Tryin to sneak up on our leader, aintcha little lady." She heard from her side. She turned and saw no one. She paused and looked into the darkness of the woods that surrounded her.
"Well, you ain't getting to 'er." The voice called out.
Asami couldn't find where the voice was coming from.
"Put up yer hands or I'll put one right threw them perky lil breast o' yer's." The voice ordered.
Asami did as she was directed. She knew whomever it was had a distinct advantage over her. She heard a the call of a whistle, which was soon followed by men emerging from the bushes nearby.
"Tie 'er up guys, I'm sure The Great Uniter would love to meet her would be assassin." The voice called out.
Asami's hands were tied up by the men. She heard a rustle in the trees above her. A female with short brown hair hopped to the ground, cross-bow in hand.
Asami was lead into a small tent. The light flickered in a dim lantern that centered the tent.
"Madam Kuvira, I found this would be assassin trying to make 'er way into camp. " The archer pronounced.
Asami peered up at a tall female figure. Her armor was made of silver platinum which covered the forest green robes underneath. Her arms were folded behind her, her hands clasping one another. She wore no helmet, her hair was black as night with a bun tied at the top of her head.
"An assassin huh? Hmmnnn." She took turned slightly to catch a glimps of the-would-be-assassin.
Asami spoke, "I am no assassin, I am simply a passerby. I saw some men and tried to avoid them and ended up near your camp."
The tall female turned. Her emerald eyes scanning Asami. Her eyes were sharp, her face as pale as Asami's with a mole just below her right eye.
Asami was startled when the female was 2 inches in front of her in half a second. She watched as the female closed her eyes, inhaled and took in her scent. The female gave off a powerful Alpha scent as well. Almost as intoxicating as Korra's.
"She …is harmless. Leave." The Alpha ordered and waived the female and men off.
"Yes, oh Great Uniter." With that the archer and the men exited.
"What is an Omega such as yourself doing wondering these woods alone?" The Alpha politely asked. She turned and poured some water into a goblet and offered it to Asami. The Alpha eyes never leaving the pale beauty. "Do not worry, I have no intention of harming the innocent."
Asami took the goblet and sipped. She scanned the tall Alpha. "I – I was on my way to King Tenzin's palace."
The Alpha raised a brow. "Without an escort? What makes you think King Tenzin's men would just let you waltz right in?"
Asami sat down. She did not answer, she looked at her cup and back up towards the Alpha.
The Alpha huffed, "Hmmpphh, No need to worry, I am no enemy of King Tenzins. I am Kuvira the Emerald Knight of the Earth Kingdome. Most people know me as the Great Uniter. I am on my way to King Tenzins on a diplomatic endeavor…..Perhaps I may be of service. But I must know who I am choosing to help and why.."
Asami stood up. "Gracious Kuvira, I am Lady Sato, daughter of Lord and Lady Sato. I was staying…. at a friends'. However, due to … unfortunate circumstances I chose to leave and finish the rest of my stay at King Tenzin's. He is well aware of whom I am. If it pleases you I would like to continue my journey."
Kuvira smirked, "Lady Sato, I just heard of your return. In fact I was deeply honored to receive an invitation to the ball in your honor. IF it pleases you, I will escort you there myself."
Asami dare not refuse Kuvira's request. It was practical and she felt safe being escorted to the safety of Tenzin's palace by a powerful Alpha. Kuvira ordered two of her finest ostrich-horses to be prepared. Along with a small band of her finest warriors the two made their way to Tenzin's palace.
Korra paced her compound's halls. She clenched her hair in worry. She growled in frustration. WHY must I be a fool?! Auugghh, Damned these Alpha hormones. I was soo close. I want her…but I – I don't think I can be the mate she wants me to be…. Korra's jumbled thoughts pounded in her head.
The Avatar's life is a hard one… many short lived. I'm surprised I lived this long! I – I can't be her mate and sire cubs and just – just …jump into battles all fool hearty and reckless! Korra groaned in her head. She- She just wants and expects me to just roll over and let her mark me?!
She- She's just another Omega. I've done my thing…. Korra dropped to her knees. Her breathes were sharp and rapid. She could feel an ache in her throat that felt like she was being choked. Then WHY am I so bent outta shape?
I – I'll speak with her at the ball… tonight. Yes, I have to speak with her… The Alpha closed her eyes. But what IF she does not want to speak. She saw me… saw me for who I am. A selfish Alpha with no intention of mating.
I must tell her why… I – I don't want her to be left with no mate or sire when IF i do what I'm destined to do. Perhaps then…. Aughhhh! Korra picked up her favorite vase and threw it against the wall, shattering it into pieces.
Asami settled into the room that King Tenzin provided for her. He did not question the pale beauty when she arrived at his palace walls. He only sensed a bit of heartache. After all, he did help raise Korra and knew her like the arrow on his head. He politely suggested she take a long hot bath and that her attire would be lying on her bed when she was done.
Asami melted in the hot bath. It took a while for her to relax and not dwell on what had occurred that night. She closed her eyes and let the steam of the water calm her body. When she was done, she exited the bath and wrapped her towel around her silky smooth body. She entered her room and found a small kind looking female sitting on her bed smiling at her.
"Greetings, Lady Sato," The female smiled. "I'm here to help you get ready for the ball tonight."
Asami smiled. "Thank you, I-I never been to a ball before…. Well, perhaps when I was young, but it is all a vague memory."
The female giggled, "Worry not, I've been to many. I'm practically an expert. Oh, I'm sorry I completely forgot to introduce myself. I am Lady Pema, Tenzin's mate."
Asami bowed," A pleasure to meet you Lady Pema. I am honored that you are the one to help me prepare for this ball your husband threw for me."
"Yippie!" Pema clapped with pleasure. "Let's get started!"
The two Omega's talked throughout Asami's preparation. Asami only spoke of what had happened with Vaatu and about fond memories of her family. She avoided any conversation about Korra. However, that did not last.
"SooOo, Korra…" Pema mildly spoke as she wrapped an elegant gold necklace with a beautiful red ruby center around Asami's sleek neck.
Asami couldn't hold it in any longer. Her hands covered her face and she began whimpering and fell to her knees. "I – I love her Pema, I fell in love with an Alpha that I don't think would bond with me."
Pema kneeled down in front of Asami and pulled her into a hug. "Oh my, you have it bad." She pulled Asami's face up with a finger, looked her in her green teary eyes. "Dear, you're too beautiful to be so strung up. I understand that what has happened to you growing up kept you from learning how the world works…aside from the books you may have read. Your mother was taken from you before she could even tell and guide you on how this world works … especially when you reach adulthood. You just know how your body feels when it's in heat but never really learned about the other side of Alphas and Betas. "
Pema stood up and grabbed Asami's hand. She pulled her up, sat on the bed and patted the spot next to her. "Come, sit down and let me tell you a little about Korra and the ways of Alphas and Betas for that matter."
Pema smiled, "I've known Korra since she was a cub. She is rash, headstrung, selfish, can be aggressive when it comes to what she wants. But she has a big heart. She can be very selfish but she has also been very giving when people aren't looking. She is not very affectionate, except to those whom are very close to her. My family are the lucky ones who see that side of her. You must understand, being the Avatar, She strives to maintain control and power. She grew up this way. I see that you're hurt by whatever action she may have committed. Which I'm pretty sure of what it is… But this dear is where I must explain the ways of an unbonded Alpha."
Pema held Asami's hand, "Dear, When an Alpha has not shared that special mating bite that your instincts are beckoning for…well… when any other Omega is in heat and nearby… well… Alphas and Betas get stupid, more so with Alphas. It is not their fault, their bodies and senses are made this way. The need to mate can become very overwhelming. The smell alone of an Omega's heat can drive their senses into overload, causing chaos and even violence."
Asami blushed. "Pema, thank you. I-I think I understand now. I may have … over reacted. She says she just kissed her and despite her ….erection, I believe her."
Pema giggled. "It's the Omega in you dear. Omega's can get very possessive when it comes to potential bond mates. Well, when Tenzin, who is a Beta, almost bonded with an Alpha, I nearly lost my mind. But I was patient and eventually things worked out. And now here I am, happily mated with the Sire of my children."
Asami drew in a deep breath, "If Korra …doesn't come around. I don't know if I can get through this."
Pema pulled her into a hug. "Dear, there are plenty of Alpha's to go around. If Korra makes a mistake and passes up the greatest thing to come into her life… well I can assure you. Should you meet another mate and bonded with them, that mate is all you'll ever think about."
Asami glanced up and blushed. "Well, Kuvira offered to escort me to the ball. B-but I declined. I just can't keep my mind off of Korra. "
Pema got up, "Well dear, Kuvira is an exceptional Alpha. But I have a sneaky suspicion that Korra wouldn't give such a rare and delicate beauty so easily." Pema winked at Asami. Asami smiled at the gesture.
"Oh Kay Dear, Let's clean your tears away and finish dressing you up. I believe a certain Alpha will arrive and if I know her like I do…. She will be looking for a certain Omaga. So, we gotta knock her armor off when she lays her blue eyes on you."