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Korra's POV

My parents came in, telling me that we would be having dinner in about an hour. I nodded and got up to shower. I came out of the bathroom with tights and wrappings only, again starring out toward the Pro Bending arena. I noticed that after five years, everything that was once familiar was now unrecognizable.

I walked over to a large mirror in the room, looking at all the burns and scars I had collected on my body. The reflection I saw was that of a stranger. I closed my eyes tightly as I memory came to mind.

There had been rumors of a masked man who had been given powers by the Spirits because they were angry at me for not doing my job. The man claimed he could take people's Bending. I had told Mako and Bolin I would be going to see this for myself. Asami had been out of town that weekend, and I'm glad for it now.

"You're not going, Bolin!" Mako snapped. "And you shouldn't either, Korra."

"Oh relax, grandma," I replied as I crossed my arms over my chest, signature smirk on my face. "I'm the Avatar. Nothing is going to happen."

"Yeah Bro," Bolin had reassured. "I'll be ok."

The Firebender pinched the bridge of his nose before dragging his brother into another room, asking me to stay where I was. Of course, I didn't listen and eavesdropped on their conversation.

"I can't let her go alone," the younger brother had replied quietly. "What if something happens to her?"

"She isn't our concern," the Fire Ferret captain had replied through his teeth. "Let the White Lotus go with her if she's so interested."

"Bro, I know you like her. Why are you being like this?" Bolin had replied, slightly irritated.

I had rolled my eyes at that. I knew Mako liked me. I never paid attention to him though. Sure, he was hot and whatnot, but I wanted someone worthy of me. Not some teenager whose only hope of getting out of his current situation was winning the championship pot.

"Bo, you're my brother," the Firebender replied. "You are more important to me than some snotty Avatar. I forbid you from going. Is that understood?"

"Yeah," Bolin replied.

"Korra?" I heard my mother call, snapping me out of my memories.

I turned around, feeling a bit disoriented before smiling. "Yeah, Mom?"

"Dinner is ready," she informed me, concern all over her face. I could tell she wanted to talk to me, but didn't know what to say.

I nodded. "I'll be there in a minute."

Katara's POV

Korra came inside the dining room and took a seat next to her parents. Jinora, Ikki, Meelo and Rohan were on her left, all looking at her intently. My young pupil either didn't notice or pretended not to. The White Lotus sat with us at the head of the table, Tenzin and I to their sides. Their leader spoke.

"Master Katara informed me you had your Bending taken," he began. "Is this true?"

I saw the younger girl's jaw clench at the reminder before giving a sharp nod. Pema brought in the food and as she was passing Korra, tripped almost falling to the floor. But as quick as a wink, Korra was up, catching both her and the tray of food she had been holding.

"I'm sorry," Pema stuttered. We all waited for something to happen, ready to step in if necessary.

The ex-Waterbender simply shook her head. "It's ok. It was an accident." The Nonbender's mouth dropped but she quickly regained herself and nodded as she continued serving the food. I saw one of my grandchildren starring at the girl. The Korra we all knew had a low tolerance for Nonbenders, a fact she had made well known. She didn't even look at Pema when my daughter-in-law spoke to her.

"What was it like there?" Ikki asked before anyone could stop her. The room suddenly went quiet and everyone's attention was focused on Korra. She let a half smile appear before turning to the young Airbender.

"Cold," she replied before turning her attention to the White Lotus. "I want to go to a council meeting; see how things are going and what progress has been made since my absence."

The shorter man put down his drink and raised a brow before looking at his comrades; all had the same puzzled expression on their face. "I didn't realize you were interested in politics?" he replied.

"I didn't realize you had been so eager to see me dead so you can search for the next Avatar."

The room grew silent again. The leader looked over at my grandchildren who shook their heads. "We didn't tell her," Jinora quickly defended.

"They didn't have to," Korra added. I could tell by the look on her face that she hadn't expected anything else. It was as if she'd known the White Lotus would take the opportunity...and she didn't blame them. It was a sad thought but that was what I saw in her eyes.

"We didn't mean to-" the woman of the White Lotus started.

"It's fine," my pupil replied, cutting her off. "Can I be excused?" she asked her parents.

"Of course," Senna replied. With that, Korra stood up and left the room. Tenzin and I stole a glance at each other and I gave him a nod. I would talk to her after dinner to make sure she was alright.