Korra's POV

I couldn't believe it. It has been so long since I'd seen Asami. I almost didn't believe it. We were both practically all grown up now but it felt like nothing had changed. I hadn't been sure that our friendship would last, but I had always hoped it would. That's why I was so excited!

Soon enough, the ship docked and my parents met us on the pier. Asami and I went to greet them, Naga following of course. They seemed almost as happy as I was to see the heiress.

My dad hugged me tightly and I squirmed in his grip. He reminded me not to ever jump off the boat again. He and Mom knew it was just how I was but they were uneasy about it.

I somehow managed to wrestle my way out of his hold and he chuckled. I glared.

An air acolyte approached us and informed us that he would be our escort to Air Temple Island. I asked Asami if she'd like to come check it out with us and she nodded.

We talked on the way. We talked about what we'd been up to for the past seven years. She told me about being valedictorian for her class, yet another 'Sato tradition'. I could tell she didn't like the fact she was being forced to follow in her father's footsteps. She didn't like being molded to fit her legacy.

I, on the other hand, was actually trying to uphold mine.

I told her about passing my Firebending test in record time, even though it was opposite my natural element. I couldn't understand Aang's hesitation. Fire was actually the element I most preferred. And I told her about having to finish my Airbending training before I could become a fully realized Avatar.

I couldn't wait for that day.

The ship docked and I ran out, Asami following close behind. My parents took the luggage and Naga into the house. I spotted two familiar figures in the courtyard. I couldn't help but smile as I made my way to the elder woman and hugged her tight.

I had missed her so much.

"Welcome, Korra," she greeted. "I missed you."

"I missed you too, Katara."

"Korra?" I looked over to the middle aged man with the arrow tattooed on his head. I grinned at him before giving him a hug as well. "Look at you," he said, pulling away to look at me with his kind grey eyes. "So big and strong. You've grown into quite the young Avatar."

I felt pride at his words.

I noticed Asami standing quietly on the sidelines, watching our interaction. That wouldn't do. I grabbed her hand and practically dragged her over to the two masters.

"Katara, Tenzin, this is my best friend, Asami," I introduced. "We've been friends since I was ten years old."

"It's nice to meet you, Miss Sato," Katara greeted, shaking the taller girl's hand. Tenzin nodded his greeting. "I'm glad Korra has someone to keep her out of trouble while she's here."

I pouted at this and everybody laughed. "It'll be a full time job, no doubt," Asami teased just as her phone rang. She sighed. "Excuse me. I'm sorry."

She stepped away from our group as my parents came out of the main house, exchanging embraces with the masters. As they started to catch up, I could hear Asami arguing with whoever was on the other end of the call.

I heard her sigh before hanging up and made my way over to her. "Everything all right?"

Another heavy sigh. "Yeah, I just...I'm sorry. I have to go." I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that she was already leaving. She must've noticed because she continued, "But I promise I'll come visit soon."

I smiled and nodded. She gave me a tight hug which I returned. I told my parents that she was leaving and then walked her to the dock.

"Don't forget to visit," I reminded her. "I'll be busy with training and such but I'll make time to see you."

"I won't," she assured. "I'm really sorry I can't stay longer. But I'll come by later this week, maybe even take you to a Welcome Back to Republic City Lunch." I nodded. "Oh, and I want to say thank you again for the bracelet. I really do love it," she added, gesturing to the item now around her wrist.

"I'm glad." I had been so worried that the gift wouldn't be enough. Asami was probably used to getting actual jewelry and diamonds. Compared to that, the bracelet had seemed so minuscule. So hearing her say that she actually liked it, allowed me to relax. I should've known better.

She got on the ferry and I waved at her till I couldn't see her anymore.

I sighed. It was good to be home.

Hiroshi's POV

This was unacceptable. Korra, that filthy Water Tribe girl, had arrived this afternoon. This would explain why my daughter was nowhere to be found. I hated their so called friendship, though I knew it would come in handy at some point. I just hated the fact that my daughter associated herself with a Bender.

As soon as I'd heard the broadcast I'd called her and asked her to come home immediately. She tried to get me to let her stay a little longer but I wouldn't have it. I ordered her to come back and she reluctantly did as she was told. This is why I wasn't surprised when she barged into my office, visibly upset.

"What is your problem?" she practically yelled.

"Watch your tone with me, young lady," I warned, leaning against the chair. "I am your father and this is my house. Therefore you will treat me with respect."

"I haven't seen Korra in seven years. Seven years! And you won't even let me spend an hour with her," my daughter continued.

"I didn't know you were with the Avatar," I lied. "But I want to remind you that you have responsibilities here. You are going to be taking care of the company soon and I need you to-"

"Know what I'm doing," Asami finished, her tone clipped. "I know that. There isn't a day that goes by that you don't tell me that."

"Though it would seem that I still don't say it enough," I answered. "I want you to study for your classes now, you'll have midterms soon."

"Dad, it's only the first week," she countered. "We don't have anything due."

"Then get ahead," I insisted. "You were born into a legacy, you must maintain it. Your mother and I both received perfect marks when we studied in the University. If you won't do it for me, do it for her."

Her mother was her soft spot, her weakness. I could see it by the way her eyes softened when I mentioned her. "I know," Asami answered. "I won't let Mom down."

"Good," I replied. "Now, go on and study. I have business to attend to."

"As usual," she grumbled before leaving me to my work.

I took a deep breath but didn't say anything else. Asami would resent me for a while but I already knew she'd eventually get over it. She would have to. Amon was already preparing his troops. It would take a few years but when he was done…the Avatar wouldn't stand a chance against his onslaught.

Katara's POV

I had to admit, I was glad to see Korra again. Tonraq and Senna had been former pupils of mine and I remembered the day that the young wife had told me she was expecting. I could see the happiness in her eyes and that of her husband's. I had known from that moment that the child she carried would be special, and I was only slightly surprised when she happened to be my late husband's successor.

The White Lotus, a group whose task had been altered to serve and protect the Avatar, had immediately found the child and insisted they take her so she could become a fully realized Avatar. The young couple had fought, as had I, and eventually it was decided that the girl would be able to stay with her parents as long as she was guarded at all times.

It was hard to believe that all of this had happened more than ten years ago. Korra had been very young then, and we had thought that she didn't remember her time away from her parents but we had been wrong.

I had contacted Zuko to inform him of the situation when Senna came into my home, crying and begging for me to stop the Order from taking her child. Korra was still a toddler and I still remembered her little tear stained face and her cries when they had held her, separating her from her mother and father. I immediately took the child in my arms and gave those so called protectors of the Avatar a piece of my mind. Korra had stopped her crying when I'd given her to her mother.

Sometimes at night the girl would recall being taken in the form of nightmares; the crying and screaming. Most nights whimpers would escape her, and she would toss and turn restlessly like Aang had when he'd remembered the day he had trapped himself in the iceberg.

I knew the girl'd had a rough night when she came out of her bedroom, sleepily rubbing her eyes. She was stubborn, hard headed, but gentle and kind like Aang had been. I knew she wanted to uphold his legacy but I feared that she would one day snap due to the pressure she put on herself.

She had been training for days and hadn't managed to Bend even a gust of air. It had been the one element that didnt come as naturally to her as the others. I could already see that this was going to be her biggest challenge yet.

"I don't get it!" Korra ranted as we walked over to the spinning gates. "All the other elements were a piece of cake but every single time I try Airbending," She stopped there to blow a raspberry. "Nothing."

"Korra, that's perfectly fine," I replied. "You just need to be patient. It will come soon enough."

"I wish it'd come sooner rather than later," she muttered.

I chuckled and stopped to face her, fixing her sleeves. "Often the element that is most difficult to master is that opposite of your personality," I began. "For Aang it was Earthbending. He struggled more than you can imagine, and his instructor had little to no patience with him. You're lucky Tenzin isn't that way."

"Yeah, yeah, I know," the Water Tribe girl muttered. "I guess I'm as an opposite an Airbender as you can get."

"Hello, Korra," my son greeted as we reached him.

"What are we going to be doing today?" the young Avatar asked.

"Same as the past few days," Tenzin answered. "You are going to try to get through the gates."

"While they're spinning," Korra answered with a groan. "This should be fun. Again."

"Just remember that you need to flow like a leaf," he reminded her.

She nodded and with his Airbending skills, Tenzin got the gates to spin. Korra took a deep breath before trying to get through them, only to be pushed out. Her parents winced at that and looked over at me, worry spreading across their face. The young Avatar had little patience and it was only a matter of time before she did something that would upset my son.

"Don't force your way through!" Jinora reminded her.

"Dance! Dance like the wind!" Ikki added.

"Be the leaf!" Meelo said.

"Tenzin," I called. "You should stop her before her temper gets the better of her."

"Mother, Korra will be fine," he answered. "She's trying and thats the most important part of this exercise."

"Don't say I didn't warn you," I muttered.

Korra had managed to get through to the middle when a door hit her, making her grunt. I already knew what was coming. The Waterbender turned around and made a flame appear in the palm of her hands and started to light the contraption on fire as she punched and kicked around her in a fury of flames.

When she managed to control her temper she looked around, her breathing slightly labored and I could see the regret on her face. I turned to look at my son who was shocked, to say the least.

This wasn't going to end well.

"That was a two thousand year old historical treasure," Tenzin began. "What-What is wrong with you?" he hollered as he blasted wind all around him.

"There's nothing wrong with me, I've been practicing just like you taught me!" Korra yelled back. "I just haven't gotten the hang of it yet, okay?" There was disappointment in her eyes, and frustration. She was trying to understand the whole concept of Airbending but she was at a loss. And that didn't sit well with her.

"Korra, this isn't something you can force," my son said, his tone softer. "If you would just listen-"

"I have been!" the young Avatar shouted. "But you know what? I think that the problem isn't me. I think I haven't been able to Bend because you're a terrible teacher!" And with that she marched off.

"Korra! Practice isn't over!" he shouted back.

"Tenzin, give her time," I said, placing a hand on his shoulder. "She's been on the island for almost a week. Korra needs to explore, be on her own." I knew Korra didn't mean it. She was just upset. Some time away, with her friend, might do her some good. Korra didn't like being cooped up in one place for very long.

"Not with that kind of behavior."

"Listen," I insisted. "Let her visit her friend and I assure you, she'll do better."

"I'm so sorry, Master Tenzin," Senna apologized.

"Korra's just having a hard time is all," Tonraq added.

My son sighed at this. "Perhaps she does a break from practice," Tenzin replied. "I'll give her a few days to explore and clear her head. Then we'll try something else."

Both parents nodded their head, looking relieved before going to search for their daughter. I understood Korra. Her enthusiasm was the same as Aang's when he'd tried Firebending for the first time. I just hoped that she didn't have the same experience he did.

Thus Airbending training has started... And Hiroshi is back... Trying to ruin the Korrasami friendship. *sigh* and we've introduced Katara's POV into the mix.

Hope you all enjoyed! Thank maila... She knows what's up!

We out! Peace!