Warning: Sexual scene. If you do not want to read then please wait until next posted chapter (a few days from Dec. 26th)
Korra's therapy sessions with Katara were becoming less and less frequent. However the only issues that were left to solve were: going into the avatar state, and meditation. Katara had tried relentlessly over the past two years to trigger the avatar state in a safe way and in a safe environment. But there was no progress. As for the meditation issue, Korra knew now that the issue was not with her it was with the spirits being neglected and Korra's presence not being around.
But today was another therapy session. However, this would be one of Korra's last ones, she was physically getting better and there was a limit as to what Katara could do. This time, Katara would record Korra's progress and try to determine what the next step could be.
There was a knock on Asami's door, and for the first time in Asami's stay, Korra was the one to greet her in the morning.
"Rise and shine beautiful," She said with a grin on her face.
"Wow, I didn't expect this at all", she said in a surprised tone.
"Believe it or not, I'm a morning person."
"I am too, but you've been keeping me up late and its messing with this whole sleeping schedule I had going on." Asami said jokingly.
Korra made her way to Asami's bed, when she looked at her, Asami began to blush a little.
"What is with the look of determination?"
"Well, I have some things to accomplish today, both require your assistance."
"Oh, really?" Asami brushed her hair behind her ears.
She made her way over to the door and shut it quietly. When she turned to face Korra it was very easy to tell that all of her confidence flew out the window and her heart was beating very fast. That's when she started to walk over to her; it was amazing for Korra to see how calm Asami was.
"What's in store for today, Avatar?" Her voice became like silk and Korra didn't know how to handle Asami anymore.
"I- uh- I thought we could uh, you know, go to the hot springs again and maybe figure out what to do with these spirits." She turned her face away, it had gotten so red.
"That's… manageable", her tone didn't change, for Asami, it was very amusing to see Korra squirm like this. "I could use a bit of alone time."
Asami walked towards Korra and brought her hand to lift Korra's chin. Then she planted a soft and sensual kiss on her. This left Korra feeling all dizzy. She came in with all her confidence and left completely swooned.
Then they went to get dressed, it would be a long day for the both of them, and there was a lot to get done. Korra knew that her priority was the spirit dilemma and she had to contain it before it got worse. The only real problem was that she had trouble bending. It would give her anxiety and she tried to avoid it as much as possible. This was conflicting for her; she needed to be physically capable in order to continue her duties as the Avatar.
When they finished getting dressed Korra called out to Naga, they would be going to the South Pole. The two girls loaded up some food for a few days and made sure to pack everything they needed. Both Tonraq and Senna were very hesitant to allow for this journey, but at the same time, they knew that Asami would be with her, and that Korra needed to fix the problem at hand.
Korra was on Naga and was keeping track of their location. They needed to travel directly south. The wind grew harsher the further they went, Asami was struggling to hold onto Korra. This entire trip was unexpected, but if Korra wanted to help the spirits, she'd have to travel the spirit world directly. By going through the portal, she'd be able to keep her bending, which she would use to hopefully guide the spirits through the "in between". While they were pushing through the wind, Korra was remembering how they got into this situation.
"So how are you planning to handle the spirits?" Asami asked.
"Honestly, I've given it a lot of thought. I think there are two possible solutions."
"Which are?"
"Well, the spirits could be restless because I haven't been around. Without me, the world hasn't been balanced."
"That makes sense… But at the same time, you're no longer the bridge between worlds, the physical and spiritual world are connected now."
"Well that's why I wasn't too confident in that…" Korra looked down in defeat.
Asami saw this and placed her hand on Korra's shoulder, "tell me what your other option is."
"Well, when I went through the Southern portal last time, it wasn't instant. There are flashing lights and pure energy that you pass through. I also noticed this when I opened and closed the portals. I'm thinking, if I can somehow manage to patch that 'hole' it won't be a problem anymore."
"So, are we going to have to go to both portals?" Asami said, thinking of how cold it would be to not only be at the South Pole, but also the North Pole.
"Not in the way that you're probably thinking", (which was what Asami was thinking) "we only have to go through one, I'd explain it, but you'll see when we get there."
Now, Korra had to think of a way to close the hole that was in the portals. She had time though, they were a day away from the South Pole, and since the weather was getting harsher they needed to find shelter soon. Looking around there was nothing except hills of snow piled on one another. There were no caves or crevasses near them, which posed an issue. There was only one solution: Korra would have to Earthbend a cave.
"Asami, we're going to have to take a stop soon. I can already feel your body temperature dropping fast."
In a shivering voice, Asami replied, "Th-Th-ank y-ou, I-I di-n't kn-ow how m-m-uch m-m-re I c-c-ould take."
"You're going to have to let go of me okay? I'll make us a shelter real quick."
Korra hopped off Naga and immediately Asami felt the full brunt of the cold. Korra raised stone from underneath the ice that hadn't seen the surface in thousands of years. The snow fell and moved and the earth rumbled. She made it as circular and as large as she possibly could. This rocky dome would be their shelter until they were ready to move again. In the center she made a hot fire and surrounded it with stone. After that Naga and Asami moved into the dome and huddled close to the fire.
"Y-you kno-w Kor-ra, both yo-u and Na-aga can sta-ay warm. B-b-ut all I-I have a-are jac-kets."
"Shhh." Korra said as she scooted close to Asami. Korra wrapped herself around her and warmed themselves up as much as possible; soon, Asami's teeth chattering finally stopped.
"You know, the hot summers in Republic city is one thing I never thought I would miss." Asami teased.
"Yea, I could use a nice summer vacation."
Korra rested her head on Asami's shoulder, and Asami wrapped her arm around Korra's waist. Naga scooted close to them also and they were able to lie on her warm coat. It may have not been a warm 90 degrees, but it was better than the -50 degree weather that was outside the dome.
Asami was leaning in a comfortable position when she decided to grab Korra's hand. She was studying it; her's was smaller and thinner in comparison. Then she placed her fingers in between Korra's. The both of them looked into the fire, feeling its heat. Out of nowhere, Naga's stomach started to growl, and it was followed by a whimper.
"It's okay girl, we'll make something right now."
Korra got up and went for the bag. Inside there was a crock pot and food supplies, enough to last a week.
"Ah, Korra, um, you mind if I cook?"
"Sure, I mean, I can cook too."
"I know, but, um, let me at least do this for you."
"Alright."
Little did Korra know, Asami was worried about Korra even touching the food, especially after the horror stories that Senna told her. Asami started to get out what they had, Naga had her own supply of dog food, a two giant dog food bags a day. Korra dragged one out to her and Naga immediately went for the food.
"Well she is sure hungry." Korra said with a laugh and a smile on her face.
Asami loved looking at her smile; so much so that she didn't realize what she was grabbing and almost threw a cabbage into the fire.
"The cabbage!" Korra shouted.
Asami realize then that she almost tossed it in the flames, "oops, I'm sorry, I didn't pay attention." With that, she went back to getting ingredients.
They had meat, vegetables, rice, and noodles. With these ingredients Asami decided to make a hardy soup, something to fill them up, they would have too many breaks till they were over at the portal. Korra insisted on helping with something so Asami trusted her with cutting some carrots that much she was sure she could do.
"Korra," Asami said while adding chopped cabbage into the soup, "when are you planning to return to Republic city?"
In an almost monotone voice Korra replied, "whenever I feel ready."
"And when will that be?" Asami was genuine and didn't want to be separated anymore.
"I don't know."
"I was just curious."
It got quiet, which ended up making the both of them feel bad. Asami couldn't take it, she decided to confront Korra. She put down the cutting knife and walked towards her.
"Korra, I want you to take as much time as you need to take to heal." She reached for Korra's hand. "But I also want you to know, when I finally leave, there won't be a single day where I won't miss you."'
Korra looked up at her, her eyes held tears and her face was so hurt. "Asami, I've been trying so hard to get better. But even if I can bend, walk, and move around, I'm at a brick wall. I can't go into the avatar state, I can't fight someone without having whiplash, and I can't go back to how I was before. No one believes in me anymore, and it hurts so much."
Seeing Korra like this broke Asami's heart and made her want to cry, she never wanted to see her in pain. That's when she wrapped her arms around her and held her close.
"I want you to know that I will always believe in you, that I'll always be here for you." A single tear fell down from her face. She had to be strong for Korra. "This portal dilemma, it is a baby-step, a baby-step that will get you on track to getting your confidence back. If you can do this, you can become the avatar you once were again. I know you can do this." Then she pulled her away and had her hands on her shoulders, directly looking her in the eyes.
"Thank you so much Asami…"
"I care about you so much Korra. I'll do anything for you."
Then they noticed that the pot was bubbling, the soup would be piping hot and would push out any cold they had left in them. Asami added a few more spices that Senna gave to them and the soup was ready to go. Korra grabbed a couple of clay Water tribe bowls, along with a pair of spoons. With a wooden ladle Asami served the both of them and they sat down to eat.
"The meat you added in here is delicious." Korra said with her mouth full.
"I think I like the carrots the most." Asami replied.
The rest of the time they didn't talk, it was because the food was so good they spent the rest of their time eating. Once they were done Korra got out the sleeping bags and blankets.
"I have an idea. How about I use the sleeping bags as a mattress and we can just use the blankets to cover us."
"Why though?" Asami was confused.
"So… We can sleep next to each other without anything in the way…" Korra said while blushing.
Asami caught onto this fast, she definitely liked Korra's idea. Then from a corner of the dome, there was a loud noise. Both of them turned their heads fast and realized it was Naga's loud snoring, she was lying on her back and it caused her to snore like nothing they heard before.
"Yea, she does that sometimes." Korra said with a laugh.
"She's so loud, it's ridiculous." That's when Asami made her way towards Naga. "C'mon girl, move on your belly." She slightly pushed her, and Naga cooperated. The snoring stopped and Asami gave a sigh of relief.
"Now I can go to sleep." She said as she sat down on the makeshift bed.
Korra was sitting down next to her with one leg laid out straight and the other leg bent with her elbow resting on it. Asami was sitting as if she was wearing a skirt; she was leaning in towards Korra.
"We still have a long ways to go." Korra said.
"I know, but it'll be fun as long as we're together."
Korra couldn't help but to fall in love with Asami's emerald green eyes. Asami couldn't help but to fall in love with Korra's ocean blue eyes. Both of them indulged themselves with the other. There were no words spoken, but the both of them knew what the other wanted.
That's when Asami leaned in for a kiss. There was hardly any pressure, it was a light kiss. Korra put one of her hands on the back of Asami's head softly, and stroked her hair. They leaned into each other more and soon the both of them started to take off their clothes, layer by layer.
It felt as if the room got 5 degrees hotter, but neither of them minded. Korra took off her gloves and traced Asami's pale smooth skin. Then she cupped her breast and got excited. The both of them felt a tingling feeling inside their stomachs as they laid on one another.
Asami decided to get daring and slowly brought her hand down on Korra. It was soft, warm, and wet. Almost out of instinct she made circular motions, Korra started to moan. Korra's knees started to get closer; they hugged Asami's hour-glass shaped body. That's when Asami brought her mouth onto Korra's neck. At first she started to kiss it softly, which eventually progressed into her tongue stroking Korra's neck.
She couldn't handle it, the sensation was filling her. Korra pulled her legs closer, arched her back, and hit her climax. The moans in Asami's ear got her in turn very excited. Once Korra stopped breathing so heavily she unexpectedly pushed Asami on her back.
With a nervous look, she asked, "Can I?"
"Yea", Asami said, almost out of breath.
Korra kissed Asami's collar bone, then sucked lightly on her breasts, then made her way down, kissing each step of the way. Asami was slightly embarrassed when Korra spread her legs. But all of that was replaced when Korra moved into her. She had one hand in, moving rhythmically, while her mouth was on her soft spot. Asami's hands clutched the furry sleeping bags, her head felt light, she was losing herself.
"K-Korra" she couldn't help herself but to call her lover's name.
With her other free hand, Korra reached up to Asami's breast and began to grab it, and twist her nipple.
Asami's back arched and Korra ran her hand down it. She was about to finish. Her breathing got heavier; she started to bite her lip. It was all over when Korra went as deep as she could with her fingers. Asami almost shouted sensually and for once she was so incredibly glad that they were in the middle of nowhere.
She laid flat on her back and Korra joined right next to her. The both of them were breathing hard. Asami then leaned on her and gave her a deep kiss. Both of them were in a daze.
"That was, so great." Korra said almost breathlessly.
"Can I be honest?"
"Yea."
"I didn't know what I was doing half the time, but, it worked out great."
Then they looked at each other and started to laugh. They were both so incredibly happy and showed it in every possible way. They wrapped themselves in the furry covers and intertwined their bodies.
"I'm never going to forget this, ever." Korra said, while looking into Asami's eyes.
"I love you Korra." Asami said in a firm voice.
"I love you too Asami." Then they sealed it with a kiss.
They laid there. Asami played with Korra's hair while it was down. Korra liked to trace Asami's lips with her fingers. They did this until their eyelids grew heavy.
Korra's body was nestled into Asami's; her head was resting on her breast. Their hands were together, holding as if they were never going to let go. That night, they slept so sure that everything would always be alright.
They finally did it. It took me a while to write this chapter, actually this is my third attempt. I've written sex scenes before but this time I went really into depth, hope y'all enjoyed it! We've reached the halfway point in the story, and let me tell you, it will get heated up. Thank you for the support! and I'll be updating soon!