Chapter 5

KPOV

I hardly got any sleep that night. One day, I had one day to prove myself to Tenzin. If I couldn't then I was stuck on the island. I was too nervous to sleep. I paced around my room all night until the sun had turned the clouds a vibrant pink. Exhaustion finally overcame me then, lying on my bed I closed my eyes and drifted. A few seconds later I sat bolt upright in my bed. A strange sensation had slithered down my spine and now lay like a coiled snake in my stomach. I rubbed my head with my hands and got up and turned to make my bed. There was just one problem. My body was still in my bed.

I did what any normal person would do, I screamed. With a sudden jolt I was slammed back into my body and I tumbled to the floor in shock, still screaming. Tenzin ran in "Korra? Korra is everything okay?" he said still rubbing sleep from his eyes. Still shaken I did my best to explain what had happened to Tenzin.

"I couldn't sleep so I got up and left my body behind" I said, somewhat coherently. He looked shocked.

"You did what?" he asked.

"I don't know, I turned around and I was on the bed. I was looking at myself Tenzin. Does that make sense?" I glanced up at him to see that he was grinning.

"Korra, I believe that you have just had your first spiritual experience: he said, still grinning.

"My what?" I asked in confusion. "Your spirit was able to leave your body for a few seconds. Korra this is wonderful!"

"Why exactly?" I asked, still confused.

"Because it is a massive step forward in your avatar training. I honestly didn't expect you to achieve this until much later."

"So…does this mean I get to leave the island?" Tenzin coughed rubbing the back of his neck. "I do not believe that was anywhere in our agreement Korra." I glared at him crossing my arms but let it go. "Come on, let's get some food in you, we have a long day of training ahead of us" he said, leading me out the door.

TPOV

The fact that Korra had been able to tap into her spiritual energy was wonderful, but I still had my reservations about allowing her off the island. I didn't think it was the best thing for her but at the same time I didn't want to isolate her like the white lotus had done. Korra needed friends, but the world needed a fully trained avatar. After breakfast, Korra headed straight for the gates. I sighed realizing the amount of improvement it would take for her to get through these. This training exercise required patients, of which Korra had little. Just as I expected she took the gates head on…and lost. By dinner she was battered, bruised and disappointed.

I sighed "Korra, air bending is not used through force. It is a gentle yet strong power that is graceful. Almost like dancing." She rolled her eyes. So I tried again. "Envision a leaf in the wind," I said. "Move like that leaf and you'll be one step closer. She looked at me thoughtfully before closing her eyes and concentrating. "Let's try the gates one more time before going in for dinner," I suggested. She nodded her consent still focusing. I sent a gust of air through the gates. She approached them slowly before stepping lightly into them.

Her demeanour changed. Instead of rushing through, she twirled and stepped gracefully through them, her eyes closed. She didn't hit a single one. When she stepped out the other side her eyes opened in shock. "Tenzin," she said with the biggest grin on her face. "I did it!" I smiled softly.

"I always knew you could."

KPOV

I had done it! I had proven myself, beyond what Tenzin had expected of me. And on top of all that I got to keep my freedom. As I got ready for bed that night I rejoiced before settling down in front of my window and staring out at the glowing city, wondering what Mako and I would do tomorrow, wondering if we would be friends, wondering if we could be more.

MPOV

My 'date' with the avatar was tomorrow. I was eager to please Amon, but at the same time I couldn't help being excited for another reason. I stared out at Air Temple Island, to Korra, wondering if she was staring back.

A/N: Hey guys sorry this took so long my computer was being stupid and wouldn't let me update for what ever reason :p Anyway Tell me what you think. PM me with ideas, all that jazz. The next chapter will have more Mako in it and most definitely Makorra. The rating will change due to later chapters but that's all I'm gonna to say so I don't spoil anything for you.

PS: I'm thinking about starting a new story so check that out when it comes. Reviews are loved :)