Just Like the Good Old Days

I don't own Legend of Korra. Just a quick notice, I will be starting college on Wednesday so I won't be able to update that often. And one more thing, I like doing the multiple POVs so I will still be doing that.

The Airbending Teacher

Noatak's POV:

I had to admit, I was impressed by the level of raw power that Korra possessed. If I hadn't used Bloodbending on her in that other life, I would most definitely have been a dead-man. She is truly amazing, I cannot believe I had ever wanted to destroy her. The notion just seems ridiculous now. She really was powerful, but just like in that other life, she lacked restraint. I could tell her Bending teachers thought so as well. But, nonetheless, she passed her Firebending exam. My heart suddenly picked up its pace at the sound of her triumphant cheer. I saw Tarrlok run over and hug her, and I felt a little twinge of jealousy. So, naturally, I went up to congratulate her as well.

"Hey, what's with the long face, Noak?" She asked me. "You look as gloomy as those old guys over there."

"Congratulations on passing your Firebending test, Korra." I said nervously. Every time I spoke to her I got nervous. I can't believe, after all these years, I haven't been man enough to even ask her out. I just can't get over how awkward it is. I know I'm not Amon anymore, but the memory of that other life still haunts me.

Korra gave that adorable pout, then got a big grin on her face. Before I knew what hit me, she had tackled me in a hug that knocked us both onto the floor. Tarrlok started to chuckle and I sent a glare his way. I could feel my face turning red with embarrassment.

"Come on, guys!" She declared. "Let's go see Naga."

I still couldn't believe that that polar bear-dog could carry all three of us. Ordinarily, the White Lotus sentries didn't like Korra leaving the compound, but they were much more willing when they knew we were with her. I have been offered the chance, several times, to be a White Lotus sentry, but I turned it down. I refuse to be anything less than Korra's friend, and I think those sentries are little more than prison guards.

Tarrlok's POV:

A few days after Korra passed her Firebending exam, Tenzin arrived, along with his family. The children were just as annoying as they had always been; luckily, the younger girl couldn't call me 'ponytail man' this time as I simply wore my hair tied back. I thought the three ponytails made me look too much like Yakone anyway. Master Tenzin really was a nice guy, I guess it helps that he didn't know who I had been in my other life. He greeted us all very cordially.

"Korra?" He greeted her first. "Look at you, so big and strong. You've grown into quite the young Avatar." He then turned to me and Noatak. "Noak, Tarro. You have both become fine young men. I hope you've been keeping Korra out of mischief." We've actually met Tenzin a few times over the years we've lived in the compound. He has been another father figure to us, in addition to Tonraq, and it was good to see him again. The spirits really do work in strange ways.

"Yes, sir, Master Tenzin." Noatak answered. "However difficult a task that may be."

Korra playfully nudged him with her elbow.

"Master Tenzin," Korra said, "I'm so glad you're here, I can't wait to get started."

"Yeah," I said, "we've all been waiting to see Korra Airbend."

"Yes, well..." Tenzin said. His wife, Pema, came forward.

"You're going to have to tell them sooner or later."

"Tell her what?" I asked.

"You're not staying, are you?" Master Katara inquired.

"Wait," Noatak spoke up, "why can't you teach Korra?"

"I'm afraid that we are only staying for the night, then I have to return to Republic City." Tenzin answered.

"But...No, you're supposed to move here." Korra responded. "You're supposed to teach me."

I hated hearing the disappointment in her voice. She really sounded as though he was letting her down, and that made me get angry.

"What's so important that it means Korra has to wait?" I demanded.

"Perhaps we should talk about this inside." He said, and we all followed him into the dining room.

We all seated ourselves at the table. The head of the White Lotus was there too.

"So," Korra turned to Tenzin again, "how long until you're ready to teach me Airbending? A week? A month?"

"It could be much longer." He replied.

"But why?" I asked again. "Isn't Korra's training the most important thing? She's the Avatar after all."

"I have a responsibility to Republic City." Tenzin answered. "I am one of its leaders, and the situation there is very unstable right now."

I'm sure Noatak and I were thinking the same thing at that point. I seriously doubted whatever was troubling Republic City was any worse than what happened in that other life.

"But," Noatak spoke up, "you do have an obligation to teach Korra."

"Believe me," Korra added, "I'd be happy to find another Airbending master, but you're the only one. We're stuck with each other."

"I wish there was another way." Tenzin said.

"What if Korra went to Republic City with you?" I asked.

"Yeah," Korra agreed, "that's perfect."

"Absolutely not!" The head of the White Lotus protested. "The city is far too dangerous! Avatar Aang tasked us with keeping you safe while you mastered the four elements."

"In Avatar Aang's instructions," I continued, "did he say anything about keeping Korra locked up in a compound like some sort of criminal?"

"And it's not like she's helpless." Noatak added. "And besides, we'll go with her."

The two older men scoffed at us.

"It's just not the right time for Korra to come to the city." Tenzin went on.

"Whatever." Korra said before she stood up to leave. Noatak and I followed after her.

Noatak's POV:

I will never understand how Master Katara is able to sneak up on us like that. And how did she even know we were sneaking out? Okay, maybe it was a little obvious, but still. I was even more amazed by the fact that she let us go and made no attempt to stop us.

"It's time for you and your generation to take over the responsibility of keeping peace and balance in the world." She said before hugging us. Master Katara was like a grandmother to us, all of us.

We all loaded up on Naga. Before we left the South Pole, we stopped by Tonraq and Senna's house. They hugged us goodbye and said how proud they were of us. I really will miss them. Before I knew it, the three of us and Naga were stowed away on a ship that was headed for Republic City. I felt more and more unnerved by the fact that I was heading to the scene of my crimes. I knew Tarrlok was also becoming uncomfortable by it as well. But it's not like the Equalists are still there, right? This is a different reality, right?

Thanks for reading. Hope to update soon. (Oh, and just so you all know, that Noarralok option in that other chapter was a joke, mostly. I have decided that this will be Noarra, with a temporary one-sided Korrlok. There will also be fleeting Makorra, please forgive me, but it won't matter in the end.) I also want to add that I will be including the second season of LoK when it comes out, so that will be yet another thing to slow down the story. Goodnight everybody!