A/N: I know this fic has been Kuvira centered for the most but that's because it's about what will happen to her after all of the trouble she's caused. Don't worry though, I have individual plans for everyone in the spirit world. They are all going to have personal journeys as well as romantic ones.
All mistakes are mine. I proof read but things still slip by me.
"Do you really think this is best Korra?" Tenzin asked.
"I do. I know Kuvira has done terrible things but I can't let anymore senseless violence ensue. I understand if you don't agree with me but something is telling me that killing her isn't the way we should go about this." Korra replied.
"No, I understand. My father chose another route when he fought Ozai because he didn't want to take his life either. Everyone told him that was the only way, even many of his past lives but he still managed to stop the war and save Ozai's life in the process." Tenzin added.
"Thank you for understanding." Korra said bowing.
"When will you be leaving?" Pema asked?
"We, will leave tonight." Asami said emphasizing the 'we' part of her sentence.
"Yes, we'll leave tonight. If Kuvira's injuries are healed enough for her to travel." Korra added.
"Wait why are you going with her? We need you here to help rebuild Republic City." Mako chimed in.
"I'm not letting Korra go off in the spirit world with Kuvira by herself. I know the city needs to be rebuilt but you guys have Varrick here. He'll help with the reconstruction until I return." Asami said.
"But that's-" Mako was cut off by Bolin.
"Bro, this is something she needs to do. We can handle it until she gets back, no worries." Bolin said with a smile.
Asami mouthed a thank you to Bolin, who simply smiled in return.
"Alright, well Asami and I will need to get ready. We have to get packed and find supplies for our trip." Korra said.
"You make it sound like a vacation." Mako muttered unamused.
Korra didn't respond. She knew that the only reason she was going into the spirit world was because she had a duty as the avatar to protect Kuvira but some part of her did see this as a vacation. She knows Asami has never been in the spirit world and was sure she'd enjoy herself there. They might even get some time to figure out exactly what they were to each other.
"The only thing we need to know now is if Kuvira is-"
"Okay, so I healed Kuvira up. She's as good as new though there will still be some soreness, her ribs are completely healed." Kya said walking into the room with Kuvira.
"Well I guess that's settled then. You all will leave tonight." Tenzin said looking over the three women.
Kya looked confused, seeing as she didn't get to hear what happened, but Tenzin gave her a look saying he'd explain later.
"Alright, I'll go get you guys some food and blankets packed." Pema said walking off towards the kitchen.
"I gave Kuvira a tunic from one of the air nomads but those are all the clothes she has right now." Kya said to Korra.
"Don't worry we're around the same size, she should be able to fit some of my things." Korra said.
"I hope you like water tribe clothes." Korra said smiling at Kuvira.
"Blue's not really my color, but I think I'd like it better than this." Kuvira said gesturing to the air nomad clothes she wore.
Korra smiled. This was the first time Kuvira spoke to her since she tried to heal her at Raiko's office.
"Yeah, I feel funny in those clothes too." Korra laughed.
Asami was watching their interaction and was fed up with it. She may love Korra but watching her talk to this woman like they were friends was pissing her off.
"I'm going to the room to get ready." Asami said walking off.
"O-kay. I'll take Kuvira, Kya. Thank you for healing her." Korra said.
They both walked off towards Korra's room to get ready. It took them around half an hour to get everything they needed for their journey into the spirit world. Kuvira was watching Korra place all the clothes they were going to need into separate bags.
"She really hates me, huh?" Kuvira asked while watching Korra.
"What?" Korra said not turning around to look at Kuvira.
"Asami." Kuvira clarified.
Korra zipped up the bag and paused. She wasn't exactly sure what Asami felt. Asami obviously wasn't happy with Kuvira after what happened, but she had agreed to come into the spirit world with them.
"I'm not Asami, so I can't really answer that." Korra replied.
Kuvira sighed, "I understand, she should hate me. I killed her father. I never meant for any of this to happen."
Instead of speaking Korra picked up their bags, turned around and walked over towards the chair Kuvira was sitting in. She placed a hand on her shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze. Korra was undoubtable upset about the pain Kuvira had caused Asami, but when Kuvira looked up at her and all Korra could see was a broken woman. She wanted to help them both heal, but right now there wasn't much she could do.
"Come on, I'm pretty sure Asami's ready now. We need to get going." Korra said motioning towards the door.
They meet up with Asami and said their goodbyes. The ferry ride to the city was shorter than they remembered and soon enough they were all standing in front of the new spirit portal. Korra turned towards Asami and gave an encouraging smile before grabbing her hand. She then placed her other hand around Kuvira's bicep and they all stepped into the shinning yellow light.
Moments later all three women were walking out into a field of lavender flowers that seemed to go on for miles.
"Wow! It's beautiful." Asami said taking in the scenery in front of her.
Asami had walked off towards the tree hat was a few feet in front of them to place down her bag. Korra and Kuvira followed and Korra placed both her and Kuvira's things down beside Asami's.
"Yeah it is. I can't believe I've never taken you here before." Korra added looking at Asami as she glanced around in wonderment.
"I wish we could have come here on different circumstances." Asami said when her eyes meet Kuvira.
Kuvira winced but didn't say anything. Korra could see the anger in Asami's eyes and decided now would be a good time to try that energy bending she was telling everyone about.
"Okay well, since we're here why don't we set up camp? I actually wanna try this energy bending thing to see if it actually works." Korra spoke up.
"Wait, you don't know if you can do it?" Kuvira asked surprise written all over her face.
Korra rubbed the back of her neck and looked down, "Well, no not exactly. I mean I think it's possible but I don't actually know for sure."
"Then why did you tell them you could?" Kuvira asked completely perplexed.
"I couldn't let them just kill you! I don't know, I just came up with something on the spot. People can't really question the avatar's powers and I figured as long as I said it with confidence they'd believe me." Korra explained.
Kuvira was dumbfounded. This was the first time she'd heard that Korra had lied to keep her alive. When she first heard the plan of action in Raiko's office it hurt. She hated the idea of being exiled from her land, her nation. She felt like she was being thrown away again like her parents did all those years ago. Hearing that Korra was fighting for her, not even knowing if what she said was true was unfathomable. She was at a loss for words.
Asami just sucked her teeth. "So how are you going to do this?"
"Uh, I'm not sure. I would try the technique that I did to give people their bending back but I'm not just bending the energy inside someone. I'm also trying to bend the energy of the portal." Korra said placing a hand under her chin.
"Maybe you have to touch her and the portal at the same time?" Asami chimed in.
"That might work. That is how Wan and Raava connected their energies together. Maybe if I do that I can create a barrier of some sort?" Korra asked rather than stated.
This was all new territory for her and she wasn't sure if it would actually work.
"Okay Kuvira come here."Korra said as she walked over to the portal.
Kuvira did as she was told and stood across from the portal, with Korra in between her. Asami followed close behind them. Korra closed her eyes and when she opened them they were glowing. She placed her hand on Kuvira's chest and the other hand on the portal. At first nothing happened, but soon a light began to shine from beneath the spot where Korra's hand was touching Kuvira.
A golden light shot out of Kuvira's chest like an arch and began blending with the spirit portal. Asami stared on amazed at what was happening. Korra was actually bending the energy out of Kuvira and into the spirit portal. After five minutes the golden light Kuvira produced began to dim until it ceased all together.
Korra's eyes returned to their normal shade of blue and she removed her hand from Kuvira, causing her to drop to the ground. On natural instinct Asami rushed to catch her before she could hit the earth beneath her.
"Is- is she okay?" Asami asked Korra.
Kuvira's eyes were closed and she was taking shallow breaths.
"She should be fine but she needs to rest. I just bent the energy within her. That has to be a very draining process to endure." Korra said kneeling down, still reeling from the effects herself.
"Do you think it worked?" Asami asked looking from Kuvira's face to Korra's.
"I hope so, but we'll have to wait until she wakes up to see for sure." Korra said motioning for Asami to place Kuvira in her arms.
"I'm going to make a tent for us to sleep in. She's knocked out so carrying her would be a hassle for you. If you don't mind could you get dinner started while I fix up camp?" Korra asked, trying to get up.
"Korra no, stop." Asami said realizing what the avatar was about to do.
"You're still reeling from bending her energy and everything else we did today. You need to go lie down and get some rest." Asami added.
"Asami I'm fine. It's been a long day for all of us but I'll manage. Beside she's basically dead weight right now you wouldn't be able to-" Korra tried to explain.
"Korra, I think after everything I've done for 'Team Avatar' you of all people would know I can handle myself. I've taken out enough bad guys to be strong enough to carry a limp body barely ten feet away. Don't argue with me, just go over there and get some sleep." Asami said repositioning Kuvira in her arms.
Korra was going to protest again but if she was being honest with herself she really was exhausted. Instead of fighting with Asami over such a trivial matter she leaned over to kiss her gently on the cheek and whispered a small thank you. Korra quickly made an earth Tent big enough for all three of them to sleep in, pulled out a blanket and pillow, and finally laid down after such a trying day.
Satisfied that Korra had actually listened to her Asami got up, albeit very unsteadily, with Kuvira in her arms and walked over to their camp site.
"Korra didn't lie, you weight a ton." Asami said out loud after she placed Kuvira down inside the tent.
Asami was tired as well but she was also hungry. Figuring she'd rest better on a full stomach she pulled out some of the supplies she took from the temple and started a fire. She didn't want to make any of the bigger meals that would be better suited for everyone to eat, so she made flame-o instant noodles.
The first bite of her meal was heaven. She had to admit that these were some of the best noodles she'd had, but that could be because of how hungry she was. While enjoying her meal, and the beautiful surrounds of the spirit world (Asami was finally able to take in everything around her properly), a low groan garnered her attention.
She turned around to see Kuvira curled almost in a ball, and shivering. Asami sighed and put down her noodles to walk over to the woman. Kuvira was still fast asleep but her face, that was once blank after her ordeal with Korra, was now scrunched up. Asami couldn't tell if it was because of pain or a nightmare but just to be sure Kuvira wasn't having adverse effects from the energy bending, she placed her hand on her forehead.
There were no signs of a fever so Asami assumed the latter was the cause. She couldn't say she felt bad for Kuvira. This woman had caused the world and her nothing bad pain. Bad dreams were a small punishment compared to the devastating pain Asami felt from the loss of her father. Still, Asami wouldn't let the woman freeze to death, seeing as the shakes were getting more serve, so she pulled out a blanket and placed it over Kuvira.
Slowly but surely her shivering subsided and Asami returned to her noodles. Their delicious taste lost on her as her mind drifted towards her father. She was finally getting her life back on tract. Her company was doing better than it's ever been, she'd restructured Republic City to accommodate the vines and the citizens, and she was mending the broken relationship with her father. But now in one day all of her hard work was destroyed.
She felt like her eight year old self again when those firebenders attacked her home. She had taken so many self-defense classes since then, helped Korra save the world multiple time, created a name for herself, but right now all she could feel was helpless. There was nothing she could design and no one she could fight to bring back her parents. Even with everything she accomplished the void she felt in her chest was overpowering.
The tears were falling before she could think to stop them. She pulled her knees up to her chest and laid her head on her knees. She cried silent tears until her eyes were bloodshot and the once purple colored sky turned black and cloudy. It looked like a fierce thunderstorm was about to break through the clouds at any moment. It seemed her mood had an effect on the world around her. She only hoped the spirit world would find a way to change her as well.
A/N: So Korra did the thing (or they hope she did we'll find out how that worked out next chapter). Hints at Asami needing help with her woes. I wanted to see how Asami would deal with losing everything all over again so I plan on tackling that in this fic. (I dont think she gets enough credit for all the work she has to do on top of fixing herself) Also Kuvira's nightmares will talked about further as well as the awesome journey I have planned for Korra (at least what I think its awesome). Thanks again for the support! I hope you guys are still interested in this story. Leave a review to tell me what you think or PM I'd love to hear what you guys would like to see further on down the road.