A/n: So this was supposed to be the Korrasami day trip but it turned into something else entirely. I don't even know where it came from. I hope you guys like it. There is still a bunch of korrasami but it's also some kuvirasami which was very unexpected. Also a little background on Asami. Next chapter though will have korrasami going on their little mini trip together (as well as some individual arcs for Korra and Kuvira). So until then I hope you enjoy this little update. R&R :)
"How long do you think this field goes on for?" Kuvira asked, Korra.
The trio had been walking in the field of flowers for quite some time now. Although it was beautiful, and seemed brighter somehow, Kuvira expected otherness from the spirit world.
"I don't know. I've never been over here before until we opened that new portal. It shouldn't matter though. Generally, while walking in the spirit world you sorta get to where you want to be." Korra answered.
"Well, that doesn't help much. This doesn't even seem like the spirit world. We've been here a full day and I've yet to see any spirits." Kuvira mumbled.
Right after her comment they all saw a forest of trees ahead of them.
"See! I told you it just sort of happens. You just go with the flow here." Korra added.
Kuvira nodded her head but was still a bit skeptical about being exiled here. She didn't like the idea of having to simply wander around until she found what she was looking for.
"Don't worry. Once you get used to being here you can find your way without guess work." Korra chimed.
The change of scenery was a welcomed one for everyone. Getting closer to the forest, the trees were a lot bigger than they thought on their way over. It reminded Kuvira and Korra of the trees in the swamp.
"It's like the spirit wilds." Asami said in awe.
They looked like giant red oaks that went on for miles. The leaves were beautiful colors that seemed unnatural. Deep blues, pinks, and purples mixed in with usual fall colors. Everything bursting with life once they left the field. Everywhere they turned they were running into new spirits or talking plants.
"So how do you like the spirit world so far?" Korra asked Asami.
"It's amazingly beautiful." Asami said looking at the flying spirits above her.
"Yeah, it is." Korra agreed, never taking her eyes off Asami.
"How come you never took me here before?" Asami wondered.
"I don't know. We never really had a break from fighting bag guys, I guess. And well, it took me awhile to realize that you, you liked me." Korra said ducking her head slightly.
Asami nuzzled closer to Korra and placed her head on her shoulder.
"You were pretty slow on the pickup. I'd been sending you signals for what felt like forever." Asami chuckled.
"Don't laugh at me. It wasn't my fault. I was new to the whole dating thing. I was locked up in a compound for most of my life, dating and figuring out my sexuality wasn't on the list of to dos." Korra explained.
"I know babe, I'm sorry for laughing. But you have to admit I was pretty obvious with my affections." Asami noted.
Korra laughed, "Yeah, you were basically attached to my hip when we were trying to rebuild the air nation."
They fell into a comfortable silence after that. Korra and Asami walking together just enjoying being close and Kuvira taking up the rear. If Korra and Asami weren't so focused on each other they would have noticed Kuvira being bullied by the spirits they encountered.
Kuvira was far from happy about being in the spirit world. It was too unfamiliar and every spirit she came across enjoyed toying with her. She was pretty sure one of the spirits was mocking her and distorting its voice to sound like a younger version of herself. It was creepy and she had had enough of their antics.
"Can I ask you something?" Korra said breaking the silence between her and Asami.
"Shoot." Asami said.
"Ugh when did you know you liked girls?" Korra asked.
"Girls or you?" Asami countered.
Korra blushed and rubbed her neck with her free hand, "Both, I guess."
"Well, I realized I liked girls when I went to school in Ba Sing Se. My dad sent me to an all-girl school and while that doesn't automatically make you like women, I realized I wasn't as upset about not being around guys like the other girls. I still liked guys of course. I just liked being with women too. I got pretty close with this girl Kiyomi, and she ended up being my first." Asami divulged.
"So, you've always known then?" Korra asked.
"Pretty much." Asami said.
"So, what about me?" Korra reiterated.
Asami giggled, "If you're wondering if I liked you when we first met, I did. I thought you were beautiful. And you were an amazing pro bender. I just met Mako first.
"So, you're saying if you met me first things could have been different?" Korra asked.
"I don't know for sure because I don't think you would have been ready for that. However, it's possible I would have tried to be with you instead of Mako." Asami answered.
Kuvira watched Asami and Korra in front of her. She couldn't explain the sting she felt in her chest watching the two women in front of her be so, happy. She hadn't felt truly happy in a long time. Working towards creating her Earth Empire gave her joy when she saw the people, she was helping but it was more of a duty. She wanted the type of happiness that came from just being.
The only time she felt that type of bliss was when Su first "adopted" her. Su showed her so much love. She taught her how to metal bend. Su gave her life meaning when she felt everything was crashing down. Now the only thing she had left that made her happy was her bending. Too bad there was so metal in sight in the spirit world.
"Are we closer to this magical place you want to show me yet?" Asami asked Korra.
The non-bender was clinging to Korra, her hand wrapped around her arm. Korra stopped walking and looked over at Asami smiling.
"Yeah, we're close now. We can stop and make camp here." Korra said placing her hand over Asami's.
"Finally, we've been walking forever." Kuvira said dropping her bag to the ground.
"Don't tell me you're tired already? I thought you'd have a little more endurance than that." Korra replied, walking towards Kuvira and placing her and Asami's bags down as well.
"Here, give me your hands." Korra said softly.
Kuvira did as she was told and eyed Asami wearily when she realized Korra was uncuffing her. Since Asami didn't object Kuvira decided it was safe.
"Forgive me if I'm still a little tired from you stealing my energy." Kuvira answered.
Kuvira sat down on what she believed was a normal stump but the loud shriek she made when it started moving told Korra and Asami it wasn't. She screamed and jumped off it too quickly, causing her to trip over her feet and fall into the nearby steam. Korra and Asami couldn't contain their laughter when the former military leader stood up soaking wet. They both doubled over when Kuvira spit out what looking like flying jellyfish spirits.
"Ew, ugh. That's disgusting!" Kuvira yelled, scrubbing her tongue with her hands once all the accidently swallowed spirits were free.
"Are- are you okay?" Korra asked in between her laughs.
"This is not funny." Kuvira said sternly, glaring at both women in front of her.
"No, it's not. It's hilarious." Asami said, her clutching her sides.
Kuvira huffed and crawled out of the stream over to Asami.
"If it's so funny how about you try it out yourself." Kuvira said picking Asami up and tossing her in the water.
The non-bender yelped and landed in the water with a loud splash. Asami emerged from the water looking completely disheveled. Her usual perfectly place hair was sopping wet and clinging to her face. Kuvira looked proud of herself while Korra had fallen to the ground, literally rolling on the floor laughing.
The satisfied smirk on Kuvira's lips quickly disappeared when she saw the rage in Asami's eyes.
"Oh, shit." Kuvira muttered.
'Uh, Asami I was only playing around. I didn't mean to-"
"It's fine. Come help me up." Asami said in a honeyed voice.
The tone of Asami's voice didn't match her eyes and that scared the hell out of Kuvira. She wasn't sure if she should go over to help the woman, but Asami held her hand out seeking assistance, and since Korra was still laughing she was the only option.
Kuvira walked over to the stream slowly and extended her hand towards Asami's. Once their hands connected Asami's smile changed into something more devious as she pulled Kuvira back down into the stream. Shocked, Kuvira fell on top of Asami causing them to be submerged under water again. Kuvira expected to be throttled but instead Asami was, playing with her?
The woman in front of her was playfully roughhousing with her and laughing. Kuvira's previous fears ebbed away, and she fell into this childish game of dominance. They both took any chance they could get to splash or dunk the other in the water. It was fun. Kuvira couldn't remember the last time she'd actually enjoyed herself like this.
Asami wasn't sure what came over her. One minute she was angry for being thrown in the cold water and the next she was enjoying the freeing feeling that laughter afforded her. Maybe it was how Kuvira looked when she stood up in the stream after clumsily tripping over her own feet. Maybe it was how apprehensive Kuvira was to help her out of the water. She looked awkward and scared; nothing like the woman who had conquered most of the Earth Kingdom.
The two women wrestled in the water until they heard a wolf whistle coming from their left. Asami had her arm under hooked under Kuvira's shoulder while Kuvira's hand as frozen in place around Asami's thigh.
"Oh, you guys don't have to stop for me. I was kind of enjoying it." Korra said with a smirk.
Asami looked away from Korra and down at Kuvira. She hadn't noticed how close they were to each other. Kuvira hand was practically in between her thighs, and it looked a lot less innocent than moments before. Asami's face flushed and released Kuvira from her hold, quickly pushing the other woman off her.
"I'm going to go get out of these wet clothes." Asami said getting out of the stream.
"Did I do something wrong?" Kuvira asked Korra, as she watched Asami's retreating form.
"No, I think that was actually my fault. Come on, you'll get sick if you stay in those clothes too long." Korra said helping Kuvira stand.
"There are extra clothes in your bag. Just find a place to change and come back here. I'm gonna start making lunch for us. Asami and I are going to go somewhere on our own for a bit afterwards though. You'll be okay here by yourself for a while, right?" Korra explained walking towards their bags.
"Yeah, I'll be fine. You don't have to worry about me running off. I personally don't like the spirit world that much, so I don't plan on getting lost out here." Kuvira said digging through her bag to get her clothes.
"I'll be right back." Kuvira said and walked off into the forest to find a place to change.
Kuvira didn't walk off too far. She was being honest when she told Korra she didn't want to get lost in this world by herself. What she didn't include, was that being there actually scared her more than she wanted to admit. Kuvira found a shady spot where the trees made a thick cover over head and walked towards it. What she didn't expect to see when she pushed through the thick brush was a naked Asami.