Chapter 2

Korra and Asami sat at their booth. Asami ordered food and the two young women then began talking. "Korra, I have been a pro bending fan for a long time. I saw your first match, and honestly I cannot wait to see you in the Tournament," spoke Asami as Korra sighed.

"Too bad, Fire Ferrets won't enter it," spoke Korra

"What do you mean? I know you won your last match," asked Asami

"It's not that. Yes, we won the match, but for some reason the Tournament coordinator wants us to get a lot of cash to enter. And the Fire Ferrets don't have that kind of money. I mean, I am the Avatar, I always got what I needed but I don't have any money. Mako and Bolin, well, they don't have much money either," spoke Korra

"That's so unfair, I mean you three are great players, and just because you don't have money," spoke Asami as she sighed. A server brought some food.

"Here is your order, Miss Sato," spoke the server as he put two plates on the table.

"What's this?' questioned Korra as she looked at Asami.

"Oh, you will like it," smiled Asami as Korra took a bite.

"This is delicious. This tastes nothing like the food I used to eat but it still is very good," spoke Korra as she put a lot of food in her mouth. Asami laughed.

"You know, it is nice to find someone who treats you as an actual person. Outside of my family, I don't think I remember a time when someone treated me like that," spoke Asami

"What do you mean? You are a beautiful woman, who probably has many friends," spoke confused Korra

"You really don't know who I am, do you?" asked Asami

"Should I? Besides being a very well mannered elegant person?" asked Korra as Asami laughed again.

"Thank you," smiled Asami to Korra's confusion, "My name is Asami Sato, and I am actually surprised you don't know anything about me. That's a nice surprise. I mean, all my life people wanted to be my friends only to get a favor from my dad, who created the Satomobile, but"

"Wait, your dad created the Satomobile? That's awesome," spoke Korra, "Do you have really fast Satomobiles? I like fast, but when I ride Naga, she often tires quickly,"

Asami grinned. "What do you think?" Korra smiled.

"You know, I should introduce you to my father. He always believed in promoting peace and equality, and I think you two could find a lot to talk about. Only Councilman Tenzin seems to listen to his proposals but this Tarrlok always persuades the Council otherwise," Korra noticed that Asami spoke the other Councilman's name as if she spat some poison from her tongue.

"I would be happy to talk to your dad. Knowing you, he must be a very good man. What about your mom? What is she like?" asked Korra as Asami looked away, and a tear escaped her eye.

"My mother, Yasuko Sato, she. I am sorry; it's just painful for me to remember. My mother was killed by the Triads who attacked our home," spoke Asami as Korra put her hand around Asami and hugged the older girl.

"I am so sorry, I did not know," spoke Korra

"That's alright. I used to spend a lot of time with mom but," spoke Asami as Korra hugged her.

The two ladies continued their dinner. "Thank you, this was fun. It was nice spending time with you Asami," spoke Korra

"Me too. You are a nice friend Korra. Thank you for liking to spending time with me because of who I am not because of who my parents are," spoke Asami

"Come, lets return to Air Temple Island. I could show you some more Air bending moves I practiced although I don't guarantee I will be able to do them perfectly," spoke Korra

"I don't care. You are new at this," spoke Asami as she threw the keys to Korra.

"I am not very good at this. Actually I don't think I even know how to drive. I mean, yes I saw how people drive, but I have never sat behind the wheel," spoke Korra

"Then here is more reason why you should learn. As the Avatar you should be able to do many things, including knowing how to drive a Satomobile," spoke Asami as Korra sat in the driver seat and began driving.

After a long time of driving, and many insults thrown at the pair, Korra and Asami finally arrived at the Air Temple Island. "Korra's here," spoke Ikki as she noticed the Avatar.

"And she brought a guest. Hello beautiful woman, can I have some of your hair?" asked Meelo, as Korra glared.

"Korra, dad wanted to talk to you. We were about to have dinner," spoke Jinora as she looked at Korra and Asami and raised an eyebrow.

"Alright, I will see you three shortly," spoke Korra

"Dad said beautiful lady is welcome too," spoke Meelo as he left with his sisters.

The ladies were amused. "I guess it wont hurt to speak to the only reasonable Council member in this city," spoke Asami as she followed Korra, and soon the pair arrived at the dinner table.

Before Asami could ask anything, a man entered the room. "I hope I am not interrupting anything. Hello Tenzin. I am starving, and I know that Air benders wont turn a hungry guest away," spoke the person.

"Councilman Tarrlok," spoke Asami as she faced the man.

"Miss Asami Sato," replied Tarrlok, "I see the Sato family is still angry that the Council denied their request on providing better accommodations for that non bender district?"

"You know what I think of you. However, I wont argue here with you as I don't want to make a scene in someone else's house," spoke Asami

"Very well," the man turned to face Korra," Avatar Korra, it is my pleasure to meet you. I heard of your first experience with Amon. I say, it takes a real initiative to infiltrate his rally. I am assembling a special Task Force to fight the Equalists, and wish for you to join my task force," spoke Tarrlok.

"I am sorry, but I can't," replied Korra. It was clear that both Tenzin and Tarrlok looked at her in surprise, but Asami just looked at Korra.

"Korra, can I speak with you for a minute?" asked Asami. Korra nodded, and the two exited the room. As the two entered the garden, Korra saw that Tarrlok left the house and left.

"Korra, I can see that something is bothering you," spoke Asami as Korra sat on a rock and looked at Asami.

"I, I," spoke Korra

"Korra, I want you to know that I am here for you. If you want to talk or anything," spoke Asami as Korra hugged her.

"Amon. He took their bending," spoke Korra as Asami held her new friend.

"Relax, Amon wont hurt you. It's OK," spoke Asami as she then looked at Korra, "Knowing Tarrlok, he will still try to make you join his task force. I am worried that if you join, you could do something impulsive like challenge Amon to a fight. Please don't do that,"

Korra smiled. "Thank you for your support," spoke Korra as she saw that Naga arrived.

"I will leave you with Naga. I can see that your polar bear dog will protect you. Sleep well, and don't forget about tomorrow's meeting with my father," spoke Asami as she walked away.

Korra looked at disappearing figure of her new friend. The Avatar then walked towards her room, and after she fell on her bed, she promptly fell asleep.

A/N: I am having the two have a slow building relationship. The two are not girlfriends yet, While Fire Ferrets will be in the Tournament, there won't be love dilemmas as seen in Spirit of Competition. What do you think of Asami and Tarrlok's mutual animosity towards each other?