Murder Melody
"I stand before you not as a president or a politician and not even a person in power or in charge of anything. Because I'm not. I'm just like any one of you today. My wife was killed last night. She got caught in one of the bombs." Raiko said taking a deep breath. "There are no words that I can give to you because I can't even tell myself anything. There is nothing that I can say about today because it was unexpected and we weren't prepared. They thought they had us right where they wanted us but they didn't. Our officers, the avatar, and our regular day to day citizens came together and we fought back. I and everyone around you are very grateful for your bravery."
"Mr. President." A reporter said speaking up when everyone chose to stay quiet. "I've got to ask the question that's raging on all of our minds. Is the city on the brink of war within itself?"
Raiko sighed long and hard. "You know that's what they want but I'm not going to let it get to that point. Their actions will not go unpunished. There will be no jail time if they ar caught. We won't get the avatar to take away their bending either. They only thing that can make up for what they have to done to our city and it's people is death." He said calmly. "Because they seem to forget that we can bring the war to them as well." He was glaring by the time he was finished talking. "No further questions. Thank you all for allowing me to speak to you on short notice especially after this tragedy. I wish you and your families the best and that you love ones rest peacefully." He said bowing to the before being escorted off stage.
His wife was the one that had convinced him that he could do this. That he could run an entire city. They had even started trying for a child. He remembered that she had a present sent to his office as an early birthday present. What better birthday present than to remember the love of your life death for the rest of your life.
Kya walked into the house and sighed as she fell back against the door. The only thing she wanted to do was check on Lin and push everything to the back of her mind. When she walked into their room she heard Lin's shallow breaths right away. They didn't sound good and nor did the wrapping on her ribs look any better.
"Dammit Lin." She said quickly going to the bathroom and cutting on the sink and the tub.
She threw off her bloody shirt as she rushed back into the room. She bent the water from the bathroom and carefully shackled Lin's wrist and legs as she straddled her waist. She gently rested her hands on her ribs and felt around. She could tell at least six ribs were broken for sure. She then moved her hands up to Lin's lungs and gasped. They were halfway filled with blood. Lin could have died if she didn't come home when she did. Why didn't she seek any help? She jumped when she felt a finger wipe down a wet strike on her cheek. Kya looked up into Lin's tired eyes and more tears slipped out when Lin smiled and all she saw was blood stained teeth. Lin swallowed and she knew it was blood.
"This is going to hurt so I'm going from the shackles to the bed." Kya cut her off so she wouldn't speak.
Lin relaxed and dropped her shackled wrists back to the bed. Kya focused her attention back to her lungs. She found the broken ribs on either side that punctured her lungs. The scream that ripped from Lin's mouth broke her heart. Setting bones back in place was never a good feeling. With those two ribs fixed and moved she closed the two holes up.
"Open your mouth." Kya instructed but she wasn't ready for what she was about to do. When Lin opened her mouth. She opened it wider and froze it open. She didn't look in to Lin's panicked eyes. "Don't swallow." Was the only thing she said before she started pulling the blood from Lin's lungs.
Lin thrashed and tried to buck Kya off her but Kya held on strong and focused on her task. If she messed up then Lin could choke and die. Not once did she look and watch the tears streaming from Lin's eyes. When the last of the blood was pulled from Lin's lungs she sighed in relief. Lin coughed and panted as she fell limp beneath her. Kya froze the blood and place it on the bed. She immediately got back to work. She carefully set the rest of Lin's ribs and tuned out her screams. She discovered her broken ribs caused some internal bleeding. Placing her hand down on Lin's chest to help hold her down. She guided the blood back its right place carefully. It was hard to catch the flow rhythm because Lin's heart was racing right now. Which made it more painful for Lin. Kya was glad she lost consciousness before she finished that side so Lin wouldn't have to feel any more pain. She helped Lin take some pain pills and put her back to bed. Kissing her forehead before she started to clean up.
Asami closed walked slowly away from the back door and headed for her room. She hoped that she wouldn't be alone but Naga wasn't there. She would really do for anyone else though. She felt like she hadn't come down from the high of the fight just yet. Like a ball of energy. Eating crossed her mind but she didn't think she could even force herself to eat right now even though she needed to. A shower would probably be best to help her relax. Since she needed to get out of the clothes she was wearing anyway.
She pulled her hair free and ran a hand through it as she closed the bathroom door. Asami jumped when she saw her reflection in the mirror. She looked like the old days when she ran around with the rest of team avatar. She laughed to herself because somehow she kind of felt so old. Much older than the rest of her friends. Her gaze went down to the sink. In some ways she was but she's been like that her whole life. It was like she was seeing herself for the first time when she looked up.
She was dirty and some parts of her ached or throbbed. Then blood was splattered on her in some places. But it wasn't hers. Her mind repeated that as the images of her killing people started to set in. She killed so many people and there isn't a doubt in her mind about them needing to die. It was just the fact that she had killed them. The fact that today on her first day back to work. The city had been attacked. One of the worst attacks she could remember happening. And she had fought back for her city and killed people. On what was supposed to be a regular day. Then she was over the toilet throwing up everything that she could.
Korra was leaning against the wall beside the bathroom door listening to Asami dry heave. She kicked off the wall and grabbed some sweats. She headed for a guest room to use its shower. Her mind was in a jumble of thoughts. She didn't know what to think or where to begin questioning. There was too much and she felt drained. She kept calling out to Raava but the spirit refused to answer her. It was the first time that she had felt truly alone when she knew she wasn't. She had felt all of Raava's emotions when she was talking to Mivaa. She was a bit confused but she knew it could all be cleared up once Raava explained things.
Today had been something. She was use to the avatar's head having a price on it. It was just surprising that the Triads mentioned it. Korra couldn't remember going out of her way to piss anyway off in the Triads. Which could only mean someone new in charge had it out for her. Wanted her out of the way. Because the request for her to go into Avatar state is only made for that purpose. No one wants to actually attack the avatar because the risk of dying is high. So the only thing that would have Triads try her is money and a whole lot of it. She groaned rubbing her face. These thoughts weren't helping her in any way. She quickly stripped and got in the shower.
Kuvira danced around with a spirit and her babies. She felt amazing ever since Para had healed her. She just felt so stress free and light as she bounced on her toes.
"Āsupurinsesu is the best!" One of the babies said as Kuvira threw them up in the air.
"Aww thanks you guys but I'm not all that." Kuvira said bending down to their level.
She waved them off when they went on their way. Her surroundings blurred as she clasped her hands behind her back. She stood on a cliff overlooking the spirit world. The spirit world was beautiful and a wonderful place to be. She would be here all the time if she could. She closed her eyes and focused guiding through the spirit energy in the spirit world. She pouted when she didn't find what she was looking for.
"I have no problem coming to you." Kuvira said smiling as she started to glow and then she was gone.
She woke from the feeling of lips pressed to her forehead. A smile spread across her lips as she heard an angelic voice.
I can't call you a stranger
But I can't call you
Raiko walked into his office much faster than her ever has before.
I know you think that I erased you
And the as the gift his wife had left him. Sitting right there on his desk waiting on him.
You may hate me but I can't hate you
He dropped it immediately after opening it.
And I won't replace you
The positive pregnancy tests scattered all over the floor.
Tell me how to feel about you now
She slowly sat up and got of bed.
Tell me how to feel about you now
She could feel them walking through her house.
Oh, let me know
All in her space.
Do I suffocate or let go?
She's missed it.
Think I'm tired of getting over it
Asami let the water wash over her body as she stood under the shower.
Just starting something new again
She tied her hair up as she made her way to the garage.
I'm getting sick of the beginnings
Riding her motorcycle after such a long time felt refreshing as she made her way to the Island.
And always coming to your defenses
Ikki was doing well. Better than she hoped the bender would. Naga was also happy to see her.
I guess it's good to get it off my chest
She made a last minute decision to make her way to Future Industries on her way back.
I guess I can't believe I haven't yet
She slowly made her way through the halls. She was in no rush to get to her office.
You know I got my own convictions
Standing there looking around at every wall, every window, all the furniture, the awards, her pictures... It was just an office. Just a room.
And they're stronger than any addiction
She packed up all the papers she had to do that Yama was nice enough to put into piles.
But no one's winning
Tell me how to feel about you now
Raiko knocked everything off his desk and flipped it.
Tell me how to feel about you now
He threw the lamp to the floor, the table to the other side of the room, the plant against the wall.
Oh, let me know
A scream escaped his lips as he fell to the ground. The office was left in shambles.
Do I suffocate or let go?
He grabbed at his hair as he sobbed. A picture of him and his wife on his first day of the job staring back at him.
Tell me how to feel about you now
She loved it.
Tell me how to feel about you now
A laugh escaped her when she found herself being led outside.
Oh, let me know
The sand felt so good between her toes.
Do I suffocate or let go?
Lin made her way through her house hoping to see signs of another.
You keep me up with your silence
It hurt more than the pain she went through earlier. To see her house empty of everything but her.
Take me down with your quiet
She pulled out her phone and saw there was no massages or even a call.
Of all the weapons you fight with
She made her way back to her room. Not even bothering with her tears.
Your silence is the most violent
Kya starred down at her reflection in the creek.
Tell me how to feel about you now
Blood bending was the last thing she ever wanted to do in life and yet...
Tell me how to feel about you now
She had to do it to Lin. She saved her life.
Oh, let me know
And she had taken life with it as well... again.
Do I suffocate or let go?
The memories that she had buried were starting to resurface and that was not alright with her.
Tell me how to feel about you now
She felt like she couldn't breath and when she was blood bending she felt like she didn't need to breath.
Tell me how to feel about you now
It was unnatural for a water bender to be drowning.
Oh, let me know
And yet here she was willingly sinking.
Do I suffocate or let go?
"Raava?"
You don't have to tell me
"Raava please! You need to talk to me."
If you ever think of me
"Dammit Raava! I know we can hear each other so hear this!? I didn't even ask to be the avatar!"
I know you say you're busy
"I could have been having a normal life and living in the South with my parents as plan ol Princess Korra. But NO!"
In the wild fog of your memory
"That choice was taken from me so I'm taking this from you! I want to know what's going on right now! I'm sick of you keeping things from me!"
You don't have to tell me
"Go to the spirit world." Raava said making Korra stop her pacing.
I can still believe
She sat down in her favorite chair on her deck and sighed contently.
"Hello Huǒ Gōngzhǔ." Kuvira said getting off the railing to greet her.
"It's been a while Āsupurinsesu." She said smirking at her.
Kuvira laughed as she walked over and hugged her. "I missed you to Azul."
"Go to the spirit world?" Korra questioned. She groaned frustrated when she didn't get an answer. "It better be a damn good explanation." Korra said making her way out of the guest room.
Lin tried to eat something earlier but now she didn't want to get up. She was so happy that no one did to call her for anything. She knew that she wouldn't be getting any sleep for real tonight. She sighed knowing that she had to get up soon thought. The city is releasing lanterns for the dead tonight at the docks.
"Hi."
Lin turned he head and saw Kya leaning against the door frame. "Hi." She said quietly.
Kya hesitated before making her way to her. She slowly got up on the bed and sat back against the headboard. Lin moved slowly as she sat up. Her body had been fixed but all the strain she had to go through was still there. "Careful." Kya said as she moved behind her and pulled her back against her chest.
Lin held on to the arms wrapped around her body. "Talk to me." She begged.
"I love you." Kya said kissing the side of her neck. "How are you feeling?"
"I'm ok." Lin said tilting her head to the side. Kya appreciated it as she nosed along her neck. "I'm guessing I'm just going to be really sore for the next couple of days."
"You are but I can heal you every day until you feel better." Kya said before falling quiet again. Her forehead rested on Lin's shoulder.
"Kya." Lin said begging for her to shut down again. She knew what was eating away at her but Kya had to be the one to bring it up.
"It's as if our roles have switched." Kya joked.
"Don't deflect." Lin reprimanded. "I'll always be here for you. I want to help you with anything that you need." She brought one of the other woman's hands up and kissed her knuckles.
"You're my everything." Kya gave her shoulder a light kiss. She pulled back and rested against the headboard and Lin settled against her. "My trips weren't always fun and exciting adventures. Most of them were frightening and crazy. And I problem had to be the stupidest person alive to ever do those things willingly. But then there was one. One trip that changed my life forever." Kya got quiet as she thought over what she was about to reveal. Lin didn't say anything. She just waited her out. "I was in the fire kingdom at the time. I was young and so I was looking for something to get into. Something that was rarely done by anybody. Well after a couple of days of coming up short I gave up. I decided to visit some of the Islands surrounding the kingdom. Now I could have gone to Izumi but this was a trip for me and me only. No family and no friends." Kya chuckled dryly.
"I did a little research and picked a well visited Island for the scenery. However when I was supposed to board the boat. There were a couple of fishermen arguing about this one Island. One man was saying that there was an Island that had an unlimited amount of fish around it. That everyone one of them were crazy for not checking it out. The other man was yelling that he should shut his trap and forget about the Island. That it was worse than a bad idea to go anywhere near that Island. I listened to them finish their argument before making my way over to then man who wanted to go. He told me it was no use in going now if no one would go with him. I told him I was a water bender. That I would go and check it out to see if it was safe or not. So of course I got a small boat and took the directions he gave me. It was fairly ease to see that I had the right Island. Within a mile of the Island I came in contact with fish. There were all kinds of fish." Kya took a deep breath and released it against Lin's neck.
"If it's too hard for you to talk about then it's ok." Lin said rubbing her arms.
"It's always going to be hard to talk about. No one's blood bending story is ever a good one." Kya mumbled. "I was captured shortly after that." Kya ignored Lin's small gasp.
"I 'm not sure how long I was there. I remember being starved for a couple days then they would feed me. Water was a different story. A water bender shouldn't go a long time without water or something to bend. It drives us crazy. They would shackle my hands and feet so I couldn't water bend but honestly it was the last thing on my mind. I only wanted to drink. Then finally one day they released me. They brought me into this room and threw me on the floor. A man named Bura, their leader, soon approached me as everyone else lined the wall. Bura circled around me as I struggled to sit up." Kya sighed. "Look I'm going to give you a small version of what happened because I don't like talking about this."
"It's ok. I'm just really happy that you're sharing this with me at all." Lin said leaning to the side so she could kiss her jaw.
"He called this girl up. She couldn't have been older than Meelo. He had her face me after I had set all the way up. Without warning he took out a knife and cut across her stomach. As I looked on horrified as the girl slowly laid down on the ground. Everyone else had started to exist the room. Bura turned to me and told me to bend the blood back into her body or watch her die before he left the room. Now like any other water bender I had heard stories of blood bending. Hell mom even told us about Hama. I just never thought I would find myself in that position. So I panic and I'm trying to stop the blood but I can't. Then the girl who's bleeding out starts giving me directions as if it's the easiest thing in the world. She tells me I need to match the beating of her heart. If I didn't then she would bleed out. The last thing she told me was to ignore her screaming and put her blood back in me. I don't think that her screams will ever stop haunting me dreams. That when they do I wake up seeing her blood all over my hands." Kya took a moment and Lin squeezed her hands.
"When it was over someone came and got her and then I was given a room. Bura came to congratulate me right away. Told me I should be happy that I have awaken such an ability and that I took to it so well and quickly. The next day I furthered my training as a blood bender. Day in and day out that's all I did. From when I woke up until I went to sleep. When it was time to drink water I was usually blood bent so I could only drink it and nothing else. I was a fast learner and soon the best on the Island. I was even better than Bura. He didn't voice it but I could tell from the way he started to watch me. The way he increased the number of people by his side. Blood bending is not something to be taken lightly. It is the most dangerous form of bending. It gives you the complete control over someone and I have mastered. I won't put you through the details of all the things I know because it will do your mind no good. Like it doesn't do mine any good." Kya said sadly. She hates using blood bending but she does use it when it calls for it. "One night something good happened for the very first time since I was taken. It was the night of the Blood Moon. The Blood Moon makes blood benders the strongest. I was the strongest on the Island so I took my chance for freedom."
Lin gasped. "Kya are you saying-"
"I killed everyone on Hóng Shuǐdǎo that night." Kya said staring at the wall. "I took them all out without a second thought. I had to. I wanted to go home. I needed to go home. I didn't even know how long I had been there." She explained quickly. "But the most deadly thing I learned on that Island wasn't blood bending." No it was something greater. Something that she's only seen done by herself. "Bura had locked himself in his quarters but I broke the door down. He was ready for me. Standing there with his wrist slit and blood whips ready. He said Hama once told him when he was a child that someone would surpass her one day. I didn't believe her until you Kya. You were the one to surpass her and you didn't even want to. And I didn't. I never wanted any of it but I had to live because I didn't want to die or be a practice dummy. I told him I wasn't even going to waste my time blood bending to end him. Of course he laughed and asked me what would I do? There was no water around for me to use. So I did the impossible and bent the water from the air around his head and watched the realization sat in as he gasped for the air that wasn't there anymore and died." Lin sat there shocked as her lover finished talking.
"Lin hold your breath." Kya sighed as she felt Lin straighten immediately in her arms. "I only wanted to show you very quickly. I would never hurt you but I understand that you don't trust me. This is why I was going to avoid you but my heart hurt too much forcing myself to be away from you." She said as she let her go. She made to move but Lin stopped her.
"Wait please Kya. You just caught me off guard. I do trust you. I trust you with my life and so much more." Lin swore.
"Hold your breath." Kya whispered. Lin nodded and counted to three. Kya quickly bent the water from the air around them and moved it around before she bent it back.
Lin turned in her arms and kissed her gently. "You're amazing and I love you to."
"What brings you to see me Kuvira?" Azula asked as Kuvira kneeled in front of her. Kuvira sighed as she rested her head in her lap. Azula waited her out as she ran her fingers through her hair.
Kuvira really didn't want to bring any bad memories up for her Huǒ Gōngzhǔ. "I'm sorry." She said burying her face in her leg.
"You can't apologize if you haven't done anything yet." Azula reprimanded squeezing her nape.
Kuvira whined looking up at her. "But I'm about to tell you something painful."
"Nothing will ever be as painful as losing Ty Lee." Azula sighed.
Kuvira sat up straighter when she said her name. "How long have you been out of the spirit world?"
Azula looked away from her piercing gaze. "That is none of your concern. Mind your business child."
Kuvira teared up as she grabbed her hands. "You are my business and I love you! Now how long?"
"It doesn't matter because you won't like my answer either way." Azula sighed watching the waves.
"You're damn right I won't." Kuvira said glaring up at her. "You know she doesn't want you wasting away in the spirit world! Just because she's gone doesn't mean you need to hurry your process!"
"Why are you concerning yourself with it?!"
"Because she made me promise to not let you do this! And because you're mine you idiot! I want you around for as long as you can be!" Kuvira said breaking down and sobbing on her lap.
Azula groaned because she hated seeing Kuvira cry. She hated herself even more than she did at times when she was the cause of her tears. "I'm sorry little one. I didn't mean to yell at you or get angry either." Azula said rubbing her back. "I love you to." It took a minute for Kuvira to get her tears under control and down to sniffs. "There's that pretty face." Azula said when the younger girl looked up.
"Shut up." Kuvira said with a small smile.
"Now tell me why you came to see me."
Kuvira sighed as she told her what happened today. She glanced at Azula when she was done. "Azula?"
"I never thought I would have to seal with that spirit again. I thought I had got rid of him." Azula growled. "He's an evil spirit that feeds off darkness and makes you crazy. He did to my dad and then he moved on to me. If I hadn't found Ty Lee then I would still be under his control."
"How did you defect him?" Kuvira asked thinking of the girl he possessed.
"I'm not really sure. He just let me go one day." Azula said thoughtfully.
"Oh ok." Kuvira sighed.
"Enough of that." Azula said waving her hand. "Tell me what's been going on with you. I saw the most interesting thing about you on the news a while back."
Kuvira giggled as crossed her arms over Azula's lap and prepared to tell her what's been going on in her life.
Korra huffed as she made it to the spirit portal. You really couldn't blame her for being annoyed with the day that the city had. She felt calm wash over her as she entered the spirit world and came out on the other side. "Now why did you want m-" Korra didn't get to finish her question. It felt like she was going into the avatar state as a light left her body. The light formed a light blue body in front of her with white hair and white markings. "Wha-"
"Hello Korra." Raava said offering a small smile.
"Raava?" Korra asked confused.
"It's me Korra." Raava said walking over and squeezing her hand.
"I didn't know this was possible." Korra whispered in an amazement as she traced Raava's face.
"I wanted to show you but it wasn't... I wasn't..." Raava sighed looking away. "Things have changed."
Korra tilted her head to try and catch her eye. "Changed how?" She was curious. "Does it have anything to do with Mivaa?"
Raava flinched hard pulling away from her. "Yeah." She nodded her head. "Yeah it does."
"Did we come here so you can tell me about Mivaa?" Korra asked taking her hand again and squeezing it. She offered her a reassuring smile.
"We came here so we can tell you about Mivaa?" Raava corrected her.
"We?" Korra asked looking around.
"Do you trust me?" Raava asked her.
"You know I trust you with my life." Korra seriously. She wondered where they were going when the world around them blurred. "The tree of time?" Korra asked as they came to a stop.
"Come on water bender." Raava said as she led the way.
"Hey! Everyone wasn't made a four bender." Korra said falling into step behind her.
"Really!" Raava snorted. "That's the best you could come up with? Four bender?"
Korra blushed embarrassed. "I'm not good with coming up stuff on the spot!" She huffed.
Raava chuckled as she put her hand on the tree. She glowed and so did Korra. "What's going on?" Korra asked feeling the spirit energy more than she ever has. She gasped when she looked back up to see a door opening on the tree of time.
"Let's go." Raava said walking down the steps.
"Who are we going to see?" Korra asked noticing the soft blue flame that came from the spirits hand to light the way.
"Have you not figured it out by now?" Raava said shaking her head as they walked into a large room.
"It looked like someone's house if you ask me."
"Well you did hand pick her so it's no surprise that she is slow just like you."
Korra gasped when she recognize the voice. "Vaatu?" She asked as a red man with black hair and markings appeared in the room.
Vaatu bowed. "Korra." She was a little dumbfounded to return the bow at the moment. He turned to Raava not surprised to see the other spirit looking away from home as she fidgeted. "Raava."
"Vaatu." Raava said fighting herself. She looked at him quickly looked away again.
Korra looked back and forth between the two before groaning loudly. They both looked at her as she walked around them and went to curl up in a chair. "I came here to get an explanation but instead you two aren't saying anything."
"My apologies Korra." Vaatu said rubbing the back of his neck. "It's just that we haven't been in these forms since the very first Avatar. We decided that we wouldn't get back into these forms until Mivaa spoke to us again. That means we could possibly have a chance to fix what's wrong."
"Yeah could one of you tell me who Mivaa is? And Vaatu I'm not a hundred percent comfortable right now but I trust Raava so that's why I haven't attacked yet."
Vaatu chuckled and Raava smirked. "But yet you're curled up in his chair right now." She said making Korra blush embarrassed.
"Our chair- I mean- Um-" Vaatu stuttered.
Raava stared at the other spirit before looking back at Korra. "We need to start from the beginning for you to understand but I need you to wait until we're done. That is if you'll have anything to say at all." Korra nodded her agreement. "Alright Vaatu and I were made for each other. We're like puzzle pieces that fit together so it's no surprise that we ended up falling for each other and being together. Before humans were made we lived in piece together with the other spirits."
"We were together thousands of hundreds of years before the humans were made. When spirits and humans started to interact that's when we meet Mivaa." Vaatu said. "Mivaa was like the other piece of our puzzle we didn't know we needed. We fell for him immediately."
"Mivaa was like..." Raava trailed off. A smile gracing her lips as she thought back. Korra noted the small smile Vaatu had as he stared at the other spirit. "Mivaa was like everything good, every happy thought, every good day, every smile, every laugh-"
"He was a spirit of happiness and love and he was ours." Vaatu said experiencing his own flashback.
"All three of us loved each other and we were so happy." Raava said. "But every couple has their bad days."
Vaatu sighed. "And ours was the humans. One day Raava came to us with the idea to help humans learn more than one element."
Korra gasped when she noticed the tears in Raava's eyes. "I thought it would help bring humans and spirits together." Raava said softly. "I had found a human to try it out on first."
"Me and Raava are able to bend all four of the elements. We're the only spirits able to do that. Mivaa though was special. He could bend the sub skills of the elements. Every single one of them." Vaatu explained. "I wasn't so sure about the idea. I didn't want some power hungry human taking advantage of some spirits. But Raava insisted that wouldn't be the case and Mivaa assured me that he wouldn't let that happen."
"It happened to turn out to be a success. I was merged with the Wan's soul. We we're going to wait it out and see what happened." Raava whispered. Korra and Vaatu really wanted to take her into their arms. "You know not everyone was able to bend. Wan had a brother that was a non-bender. His name was Aloe. Aloe became a bitter man filled with hate because of that. We never actually saw it coming."
"We had heard of spirits possessing humans but never the other way around." Vaatu said angrily. "Mivaa was out one day after helping some villagers out. He came across Aloe in the woods. Being the kind spirit that he was he got tricked. Aloe trapped him and we're not exactly sure how but he possessed him."
"They attacked humans and spirits. Wan and I along with Vaatu attacked back. We were able to separate them." Raava said. "But after separating them and killing Aloe we started to notice things."
"Mivaa was different after that. He was much darker and there wasn't a light in his eyes anymore." Vaatu said sadly. "It was like all the darkness from Aloe had bleed over into him. He was no longer the Mivaa we had fell in love with."
"One day Mivaa left." Raava said. "We searched everywhere for him but he was hiding himself from us."
"A short while after that he came back." Vaatu ball his fist up. Korra was surprised to see him shaking and tears forming in his eyes. "He did something to me."
"Vaatu and I had already been arguing for the past couple of days about nothing and anything." Raava said. "So he went off to let off some steam."
"Mivaa feed off my emotions. He said they tasted so good. Then he said he had an idea." Vaatu said disgusted. "It was like he forced darkness into me. Through every hole on my body and even through my mind. It was like being
wrapping in a constricting darkness and drowning at the same time. He had somehow created another me and trapped me deep inside. Then we attacked Raava." "I ended up using all of powers to banish them to the spirit world. I was so weak afterwards that I ended up fusing with Wan. I locked everything of three of us up inside my mind and never brought it up again." Raava wiped tears from her eyes. "Who could I tell that my two loves wanted to end my and both worlds?"
"When you and Raava trapped me inside the tree of life. She put this collar on me to keep me here." Vaatu said pointing to the item around his neck that Korra just noticed. "I don't know how but all the darkness seemed to drain from me and slowly I regained my memories. I've been ashamed of my actions since then. even if I wasn't in control."
"Korra." Raava said gaining her attention. "I actually had no idea of this until we got here. But I knew he couldn't attack us." She hurriedly assured her.
Korra's mouth dropped open in disbelief before she smacked her forehead. Her spirit was an idiot. "So you guys use to live here?" Korra asked looking around.
"Yes." Vaatu answered. "All three of use.
"So you're really not evil anymore? Because I'm so tired of fighting." Korra said resting her head on the chair as she thought about her day.
"No I don't feel any of his energy in me anymore and I'm sure the spirits can speak for me as well. Since I spend most of time with them."
"He's really like Lin!" Raava said with a laugh.
Korra nodded. "I believe you but what are you going to do now?"
"Well Korra my original idea involved me and Vaatu sharing a host. We were working our way towards that." Raava offered.
"Is that what you want?" Korra asked standing up and walking over to them.
Vaatu looked away nervously. "I have no objections to it. If it gets me closer to Raava again and I guess it couldn't hurt to get to know you." He said blushing slightly.
"You're cute." Korra said after a moment with a smile and causing Raava to giggle.
"I-I am no such thing!" Vaatu huffed.
"Would it hurt?" Korra asked Raava.
Raava shook her head. "You just need to accept him."
"May I?" Vaatu asked before putting his hand on her chest.
Korra nodded closing her eyes. She felt Vaatu's spirit energy wash over her. "I feel really warm and fuzzy." She said opening her eyes and giving them a dopey smile. Raava put an arm around her so won't fall.
"I do to." Vaatu told her with a smile.
"Sleep Korra. We'll take you home." Raava told her in a gentle voice. Korra yawned and Vaatu scooped her up in his arms.
Asami hates being alone. It makes her anxiety build up to something awful. She figured she was going to go to be going to see the souls lost in the city off by herself tonight but some part of her still had faith. She hadn't done much of anything besides watch the sky. It was a way for her to keep calm and not think about where Korra or Kuvira were. She was standing outside her house in a black shirt and black slacks waiting on Ikki. When it was over she would catch a ride on Naga for the way back.
"Asami!" Ikki yelled. Asami looked up just in time to catch the young girl in her arms. Ikki giggled. "You just saw me a few hours ago."
Asami shrugged setting her down. "Yeah but I've been alone this whole time. I needed a hug."
Ikki looked at her and then looked at the house behind her. The house Asami built to share with people she loved. But instead she had a horrible unimaginable day just to come home and be by herself well into the night. Ikki's eyes glowed as she looked back up at her. "I'm not as good with my abilities as Kuvira is but I can fly you to the docks. Everyone is waiting on us." Ikki saw the exact moment Asami's eyes lit up and she smiled for real.
"Then wait are we waiting on let's go!" Asami said taking Ikki's hand.
"See I told you." Ikki said as she brought them down to the dock.
Asami did see all her friends on the dock holding their lanterns. Then her eyes fell on Kya, Lin, and Naga. Asami laughed lightly as she watched Naga nose at Lin's cheek. Then she squeezed Ikki's hand and bent down to face her. "Thanks for the flight." They both laughed at her awful joke. Asami smiled as she ruffled her hair and Ikki tried to push her away. "If you ever need to talk or you just want to hang out. I'm here and I would love to. You and your family are always welcome in my home. Plus! When winter gets here. I have a heated pool so I'm sure that would be fun!"
"Thanks Asami!" Ikki said jumping and wrapping her hands around her neck.
"It's no problem." Asami said waving her off.
"See you later!" Ikki said running over and jumping on her dads back. Meelo joined in on the fun and jumped on Mako's back. They preceded to have a chicken fight while the others cheered them on.
"Hey guys!" Asami said as she ran over to Kya and Lin.
"Asami!" They said giving her a hug.
Kya frowned. "Where are the other two?"
"I don't know." Asami said quietly as she greeted Naga with lots of pets.
"So... you've been alone ever since you got home?" Lin asked worried.
"Yeah." Asami mumbled refusing to look at them.
"Asami honey why didn't you call us?" Kya asked confused.
Asami refused to cry from her caring tone. "I didn't want to bother you two. Plus I have no idea where the other two are. They could be in danger or doing avatar stuff or spirit stuff. Then Kya could have been healing people and saving lives and Lin could have been doing police work. Cause all of you have important shit to do and I didn't want to be a bother." Asami said faster than she's ever said anything before
"Hey!" Lin said bringing her closer as she squeezed her nape.
"Deep breaths for us." Kya said as she cupped her cheek. Naga whined and nuzzled at Asami's back. "It doesn't matter what any of us have going on." Kya said gently stroking her cheek as she calmed down.
"We would never be too busy for you. You can call us at any time. If we don't answer then we're going to call you back as soon as possible. I promise that none of us are too busy for any one of use." Lin said squeezing her nap.
"Thank you." Asami said relaxing as she placed a hand on each of their arms.
"Don't worry about it." Kya said kissing her forehead. Asami blushed and looked away.
Lin chuckled. "We got you a lantern."
"Thanks." Asami said taking it from her. "Did you get them a lantern too?"
"Yeah but I guess we can release them for them." Kya said with a shrug. "We know their wishes for the dead."
"Go ahead and open it. Fire benders are going to come by and light them for us." Lin said just as Mako walked up with Meelo on his shoulders and Opal beside him.
"Hey guys you ready?" Opal asked them. Mako light their lanterns and they made their way to the water's edge.
All three women silently said their blessings and prayers before sending their lanterns off in the water.
"Are you sure you don't want to come home with us IE?" Lin asked looking up at Asami who sat on Naga's back.
"IE?" Asami asked confused.
"Oh well the other day at the station. Some guys were talking about engineering and I started to talk about you." Asami blushed but Lin didn't notice unlike Kya who giggled from where she was giving Naga attention. "Then they asked me are you an inventor or an engineer. And I don't know so I decided to call you both which you kind of are so IE is for short. You don't like it?"
"It's fine. I don't mind it." Asami said smiling at her.
"You'll let us know when the two of you make it home right?" Kya asked coming to stand beside Lin.
"Yes yes." Asami assured them for the hundredth time.
"And call this time no text. We want to make sure you're really ok." Lin said staring her down until Asami nodded.
"I understand and I promise. Now the both of you get home." Asami said waving bye as she gave Naga to signal to go.
Asami giggled as she led an excited Naga in the house. "Calm down girl. Let me just take my clo-" She gasped when she saw Korra on the couch asleep. Naga had already walked by her and curled up in front of the couch. She threw off her clothes and crawled over the arm of the couch. She carefully laid down on top of her.
"I'm sorry." Korra said sleepily wrapping her arms around her shoulders.
"We just needed space is all?" Asami said holding her tightly.
Korra kissed her head before falling back asleep. "I love you to." Asami said kissing her chest.
Vaatu and Raava looked on from across the room as Naga watched them.
"Hmm... Where is her other mate?" He asked Raava.
"I'm not sure but they are not all together." Raava said going over to Naga. The polar bear dog raised her tail so it wouldn't hit the floor and wake up her humans.
"Why not?" Vaatu asked squatting down beside her.
"It's not time yet." Raava said as Naga licked her face.
"And who is this?" Vaatu asked as Naga sniffed his hand.
"This is Korra's polar bear dog Naga." Raava said watching as Naga sniffed at Vaatu. "We have to go girl."
Naga whined and her ears dropped as she looked at the ground. "We'll be back though." Vaatu rushed to make her feel better. Naga licked his face as she perked up again.
"Come I have a lot to show you." Raava said smiling at him.
Vaatu nodded as she looked at her hand. He made up his mind and held it. Raava gasped looking up at him. "So I won't get lost." Vaatu explained.
Raava laughed lightly squeezing his hand. "So you won't get lost." She said nodding.