Impulsive Korra, upset about living in confinement, takes a piece of advice given to her as seriously as she can be... she is the avatar and she forges her own destiny.
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Republic City - Dragon District.
The life of this city has always had a lot to say. During the day, it is a utopia for benders and non-benders, but at night, it is a different story. This can be seen in a building from which the sounds of a fight were heard, where a group of boys were facing a radical group.
Watch out! The cry of a boy caught the attention of the crowd as he performed a kata, launching a stream of fire in the direction of a man dressed in civilian clothes but wearing a black balaclava with a symbol.
The stranger stepped back and dodged the attack with great mastery, landing on his feet and running towards the boy.
For his part, the young man with golden eyes, a firebender with a red scarf, tried to keep his distance, moving backward, not noticing that another attacker was behind.
-Watch out, Mako!
A large block of stone came out of the ground, impacting against the attacker and crashing him against the wall, the boy Mako turned around at a possible attack but saw a fourteen-year-old boy dressed in green and gray who was now running towards him, picking up a rock and throwing it at the attacker Mako, who returning to his fight, charged a fire attack enough to hit his attacker and hit the target.
-It was close, thanks Bolin.
Bolin nodded with a smile - Don't worry...
Returning to the fight, they saw more enemies with balaclavas heading towards them.
Mako narrowed his eyes, watching them approach while he got into position - More are coming... - Bolin, at that perspective, also prepared himself by lifting a fragment of earth from the ground, while Mako turned back - Hey, have you regained your bending? We could use some help!
His comment was made near a wall that a fourteen-year-old girl was leaning on. The girl had characteristic Water Tribe clothing and long hair tied back, frowning as she looked at the boy who had said that to her. Nodding, she walked over to the two boys who were already waiting for her.
-I swear that when I have the one who did this to me...
-Be careful, Amon's chi blockers don't mess around - Mako said as she looked at the chi blockers, who soon began their counterattack. They launched themselves into spins to land in different parts around the trio of teenagers. Mako, Bolin, and the Water Tribe girl went on the defensive when the fight started again.
However, oblivious to everyone who was involved in the fight, outside that building,g a polar bear dog and a Republic City Police patrol car stopped in front of it, with two people who watched the scene impressed.
-This girl sure knows how to get attention- says an older man from the Fire Nation with a scar on his left eye as he looks at the building in front that looked somewhat damaged, which he was observing from a patrol car of the Republic City Police.
But then Xiànshí appears in the distance in her intangible form while she observes the same building that the same subject was observing, the older man was not alone, as a woman with black armor, gray hair, and green eyes was at her side.
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This is not just any girl, this is 14-year-old Avatar Korra, whose search for a master has led her to leave the White Lotus Complex in the Southern Water Tribe and finally reveal herself as the new Avatar...
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Time
Space
Reality
It is more than a linear path... it is a prism of unlimited possibilities... where a single choice can split into infinite realities and create alternate worlds to the ones you already know... I am Xiànshí, the spirit of reality; I am your guide in these new and vast realities...follow me and consider the question... what would happen if?
A few days before that day, in the year 167 AG, Fire Lord Zuko abdicated the throne, giving it to his daughter Izumi, traveling the world to become an ambassador of peace and follow in the footsteps of his uncle and the teachings of his friend Avatar Aang... that's how the story normally goes. Still, in this universe, Zuko had an unexpected idea that led him to an unexpected visit to the South Pole, where his friend Katara and a young Korra were in training to master the element of firebending.
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White Lotus Complex at the South Pole.
Zuko pulls his cloak tighter as he dismounts his dragon Druk and walks with some difficulty through the snow towards the secure compound.
The guards at the main gate, recognizing the person approaching, bow deeply and quickly gesture for the large metal door to open. Even after days of having abdicated, Zuko still doesn't feel like this is real and that he is now retired. All he does is nod in response to the guards as he enters the complex, followed by his dragon following him. The door closes with a creak, and he takes in his surroundings: the large platform, the wooden pavilions, the small igloos, and the healing hut, that's where he decides to go because he knows that's where they will be.
As he reached the huts, he noticed that the door was not completely closed, he was about to open it when some noises caught his attention, he turned his head and ended up contemplating the scene in front of him, he could see in the distance a larger figure of an animal, as well as someone else who is on top of it, dressed in blue, according to what Katara has told him in the letters she sends him is that he can get an idea of who it is.
A polar bear dog ran at full speed, jumping the obstacles, dodging them in zigzags as he advanced towards a row of jump fences, above the polar bear dog, a young fourteen-year-old Korra looked at the new obstacle and with a determined look, she reinforced the grip on her mount.
-Come on, Naga, let's get over this track!
The polar dog growled in agreement and set off running towards the hurdles, determined to get over them.
Oblivious to the audience they had drawn, Korra and Naga ran through the hurdles, leaping over them with great efficiency while Zuko watched on in awe.
"She can't be more than fourteen," Zuko thinks and is surprised at how much older she is than the last time he saw her. The look of intense concentration on her face, in such contrast to her round eyes filled with youthful excitement, makes his lips twitch in amusement.
So this was the new Avatar. The one they had tried to protect almost ten years ago and nearly failed, he thinks sadly. The one he had come to see for the first time in a long time.
The clearing of a throat at the door caught his attention then, Zuko turned to see the person who had opened the door and was now in front of him.
-Kya - He reacted as soon as he noticed the Water Tribe woman looking at him with a smile.
The Water Tribe woman smiled happily, the spitting image of her mother in her younger years- Lord Zuko... you are older, old man.
At that response, he let out a falsely offended grimace but then looked at her with a smile- And every day, you look more like your mother.
He laughed at the falsely offended smile she returned and leaned forward to hug him.
- You should have let us know before that you were coming, and then we would have received you better.
-It was a last-minute decision. I was planning to meet my grandson in Republic City, but seeing that he was nearby, I decided to come and make a surprise visit -He looked at the surroundings of the complex where, in the distance, she could see the same figures as before, now going to a kind of stable, when they left her field of vision she soon returned her gaze to Kya to continue talking- All this recent change since the abdication has certainly left me with a lot of free time, I just hope that Izumi is doing well in this new chapter of her life.
Kya laughed- I'll make sure she doesn't throw herself into the ocean before you return when I go to visit her -She put a hand on her arm and then said- You must be exhausted. Let me take you to...
- I hope you don't expect me to bow down.
Zuko rolled his eyes as an irrepressible smile spread across his face as he looked ahead and squinted at the older Water Tribe woman in front of him.
-Katara -he said warmly- Did I ever expect you to bow down?
-Because you're not even the Fire Lord anymore -Katara said, ignoring him and crossing her arms- You're just an old man.
-What does that make you? -Zuko asked with a raised eyebrow.
Katara, for her part, didn't even flinch- Someone who's two years younger.
-Mom, aren't you even going to let him in before you start arguing? He might be cold -Kya said as she gently nudged her mother and crossed the threshold.
-He's not cold -Katara said dismissively- He's using that old fire breath trick; he always does that every time he comes to the South Pole.
Zuko chuckled and exhaled a thin wisp of fire.
-Then you two should visit the Fire Nation this summer and show off your ice breath, and we'll be even... -he said as he walked past Kya and faced Katara- while I won't make the same mistake again. You made too much fun of me in the end, and I've decided I'll never return to this wasteland.
-And I hope I never see you again -Katara's face soon lit up with a smile- Oh, come here already, you big idiot.
The two old friends greeted each other with a warm hug as Kya returned inside the healing huts, then Katara and Zuko separated and also decided to enter.
Katara then quickly heads to one of the doors that leads to another part of the hut and then addresses her daughter- Kya, dear, why don't you take care of the hut for a moment while I take a break? Zuko and I need to catch up... I'll join you as soon as possible.
They watch as Kya nods, and then both Katara and Zuko proceed to enter the back of the cabin, the part that is Katara and Kya's home and where both old friends are set to catch up.- I saw Korra as I was heading to your healing hut -Zuko smiled as he remembered Korra's look when he saw her riding, and he knew how to recognize the determination in her eyes- She seemed to be a very energetic girl.
Katara shakes her head- Yes, she is, but she's also very stubborn... She's like a ball of enthusiasm and boundless energy, and she refuses to listen to me when I try to tell her not to overdo it or when I try to correct her -she said as he went to his kitchen and proceeded to drink a couple of cups of tea- She's talented; I just don't want her brashness to get in the way of her greatness.
Zuko arches an eyebrow- It's funny. I once met this young waterbender. She was impulsive and stubborn. But Agni was brave, very brave. -She avoids his gaze, but he doesn't miss the smile that forms on her mouth- Everyone told her that she wouldn't amount to much, but she refused to listen to them. She worked hard, very hard, until she became one of the most formidable masters of our time.
-Zuko -Katara only said his name as she returned to where he was sitting, put down the cups, took a teapot that she had already prepared, and proceeded to serve the tea.
While Zuko shrugs his shoulders and decides to continue- Sure, now, however, she seems more like a meek old woman, but still... Ouch! -He laughs when Katara punches him in the arm after serving the tea- Well, not so meek! -He playfully rubs the place on his arm where she hit him.
-You're an idiot, you know that? -Katara tells him without any enthusiasm.
-And yet... -he begins to say as he puts a hand on her shoulder- Under your guidance, she'll be fine, Katara.
Katara then allows herself a smile at that comment- Thank you, Zuko, you know Korra's firebending training is about to begin right now... you should see it.
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-She does very well -Zuko said, watching as Korra practiced the basics of firebending. Her instructor, Master Yim, stood to the side and quickly corrected her movements when they weren't up to par.
While he acknowledged that Master Yim's methods were effective, Zuko still wished that one of his grandchildren would teach Korra when he found out she was transitioning to the element of fire, but between the Fire Nation duties Ursa had begun to take on and his grandson Iroh rising higher in the United Nations military, there were too many conflicts of interest and time to accomplish that.
-She's adapted to the element almost better than water -Katara replied as she watched Korra throw a punch that erupted into flames- The White Lotus was surprised, but at this rate, I think Korra would transition to air within a couple of years... As long as her "master" confirms that she has mastered the element.
Katara's emphasis on the word master brought a mocking smile to Zuko's lips, something that was also related to the idea of the complex, even though he and Sokka had once been the most supportive of the idea.
As he watched Korra's movements, he could see that something was missing; Korra may have learned the techniques, but there was no passion or life to the movements.
Aang, on the other hand, knew the elements he could bend at his base far more than he knew their methods. Aang was never the strongest firebender, but he had a fluidity that Korra wouldn't learn here.
-She should have traveled -Zuko commented- Trained in water bending with you before joining one of Toph's daughters... she could learn something from Lin in Republic City... and my family would have welcomed her easily, Iroh would be a good choice, he would have had a much easier time teaching her there in Republic City than here.
-No offense to Iroh -Katara said in a serious tone, but Zuko could sense a flash of humor in what she was going to say next- but your grandson, while a grown man, is just like his grandfather in many ways, and he and Korra are the type to get into trouble together.
-How so? -Zuko asked, sounding a little annoyed by that.
-I'm not sure about that -Katara said with a shrug- But I can see them both messing with each other's pride just as easily as I can see them encouraging each other to do reckless and dangerous feats.
Suddenly, Zuko was reminded of the crazy adventures his grandson had gotten into with that infamous fleet of Northern Water Tribe ships, and then there was Korra's last escape from the complex due to a landslide that Katara had told him about when they were heading to the balcony. Maybe it was best that the two of them didn't spend too much time together.
-Although -Katara continued in a melancholic tone of voice- the reckless antics were sometimes the best parts, like that time Aang and I once blew up a factory together.
-I agree, I'm afraid they'll get into that kind of stuff, Korra and Iroh -Zuko replied- Aang and I went exploring ruins and discovered a lost civilization.
-And they danced -Katara said, a glint in her eyes as a smile graced her face.
Zuko sighed- And we danced -he repeated resignedly as they watched Korra bow to her master- Then again, I wonder if maybe we've been too protective of Korra.
-It's nothing that hasn't been done before -Katara said- Even Monk Gyatso wanted Aang to be a child before he was the Avatar.
-I suppose -Zuko muttered as an idea occurred to him- Do you think he'd adapt well to lightning?
-She's a lot like you -Katara replied as she looked at Korra, who became angry when she saw that she wasn't producing the fire that should have come out with the technique- I don't think lightning suits her well. She's skilled in many areas, but she has too much heart to reach the necessary mentality, at least at this stage of life.
Zuko nodded- I still want her to learn how to redirect, if possible, it could save her life, especially considering how common the art has become due to how more firebenders know how to take advantage of the use of lightning.
Katara's gaze fell on his chest, at the place where his scar was, which triggered the memory of how he had gotten it and what he did. Katara looked at him but quickly looked away when their eyes met. It seemed that they were both remembering that night.
-You should be the one to teach him -Katara murmured quickly, drawing Zuko's attention- Who better to teach the new Avatar than the old one's firebending master?
-Katara -Zuko said, his voice breaking as her attention focused on him- I... I don't know if I can teach him...
It wasn't what he meant, and the sadness settled in Katara's eyes, It wasn't what she wanted to hear from him. However, neither could say anything when a new voice caught both of their attention.
-Lord Zuko!
Both Zuko and Katara turned to Korra, who approached with a smile as she bowed respectfully to Zuko and looked at him without erasing her smile, interrupting the lesson that Master Yim was trying to teach Korra because the young woman as soon as she noticed the older man from the Fire Nation in the company of Katara was happy to see him.
She remembered him from a vague visit she had made many years ago. Maybe she can't remember much from that time, but she can remember him, either from the stories that Katara told her about her time with Avatar Aang or from some comments that came from Master Yim, something inside her knew who he was, and she was happy to see him again.
Zuko, on the other hand, upon seeing the young woman, got off the balcony and stood next to Korra, bowing respectfully to the young woman- I'm glad to see you again, Avatar Korra, just as I'm glad of the incredible progress you're showing in your training. I do not doubt that you'll become a great Avatar...
A clearing of the throat caught the attention of the trio, who turned to see Master Yim approaching- Of course, first, he has to properly master the element of fire -Stopping near Korra, he looked at Zuko and saluted- Lord Zuko what an honor to have you here..."
Zuko returned Yim's salute, a little reluctant to do so- It's also good to see you again, Master Yim. I hope Korra's training is progressing well...
Yim glanced sideways at Korra, who narrowed her eyes, but Yim just let out a sigh- Although he lacks discipline, he certainly shows progress. I just wish he would take a more serious approach to taking her classes that way, it would allow her to perform the advanced techniques better.
Zuko nodded without saying anything, although, of course, from what he could see, he clearly couldn't agree, it was clear that Korra performed several katas with good precision for someone her age, it was something else.
-It could be, but maybe it's something else that causes Korra to not generate the amount of fire that is expected -he turned to face Korra to ask- do you know the basic principles of firebending?
Korra nodded with annoyance- Firebending comes from breathing and self-control.
Zuko nodded with a smile- But also from your will -what he said caught Korra's attention- to do Firebending correctly, one must have "inner fire."
-Inner fire?
Zuko then remembered an old experience he had many years ago and said the following- Fire is the element of power, it is will and energy, it is what drives you to get what you want, it is what drives you, Korra...
Korra blinked in surprise as she turned towards the platform, she took a deep breath and thought about what drives her, what motivates her, she motivates her to prove that she is worthy of being Aang's successor, she motivates her to prove that she is the new Avatar, she motivates her to prove that she is ready to go out into the world.
Performing the same kata she was practicing before, Korra performs it effectively, and the result is a powerful and large stream of fire seeing it Korra is amazed by the result, she turns to see the trio of elders, Katara looks at her with a proud smile, Master Yim nods in approval, and Zuko looks at him with a slight smile at the sight of reliving an old memory.
Korra returned the smile that soon grew wider at the best idea he could come up with.
-Lord Zuko... would you stay and teach me Firebending?
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"Why can't you teach me Firebending?! I mean, you're not the Fire Lord anymore, you could move to the South Pole and teach me," Korra exclaimed incredulously at the older man's refusal.
After he let loose his proposal, which had caused a scandal, Master Yim, leaving his stoic expression, was incredulous and outraged at the perception that the Avatar wanted to dismiss him so easily.
Katara looked surprised but then smiled silently, agreeing with the idea.
Zuko... was in shock at Korra's request, he just wanted to give Korra some advice that would help her in her training. He wasn't applying to replace his master, but despite his refusal, Korra was insistent until dinner time came, when everyone had gathered for dinner and to receive the guest of honor, but when dinner began, Korra brought up the matter.
The entire table had fallen silent while the elders of the White Lotus stared at Korra's sudden claim in surprise, Zuko cleared his throat to be able to answer.
-Although I have more time now that I have retired, I have some things in mind, I have thought about traveling the world trying to spread the message of peace.
Korra, who had gotten up from her seat, opened her eyes in surprise, not considering that the old man had other plans, she sat back down, a little embarrassed of her reaction but still didn't want to give up.- I just didn't understand, you could do it being my firebending master...
Zuko let out a sigh to answer- Korra, you already have a master, Master Yim is one of the best firebending masters in the world -from one side of the table, Yim nodded in agreement- you may not see it now, but in the long run you will be able to have a better perception of how effective his training is.
Korra snorted, not being convinced of that- But you are better than him, say it's not for nothing that they say that the Fire Lord is the most powerful Firebender in the world.
Zuko grimaced at that perception- Well... that's debatable...
Korra, seeing that she wasn't going to convince him by flattering him, decided to try something else- But, you trained Aang, and thanks to that, he was able to end the Hundred Years War... -she hoped that could convince him, but from what she saw it wasn't going to be like that, he would have to leave and then- wait, I already have it, if you say that you will travel the world spreading peace, then I can accompany you... it's perfect!
Korra responded with joy at the solution, of course, it was perfect if she could get Lord Zuko to agree to train her; it would certainly be good, but if she could get them to let her out of the complex, it would be even better.
-Of course not! You're not ready to go out into the world yet, and Avatar Aang ordered us to keep you safe until you mastered the four elements -The leader of the White Lotus, Buthi, quickly objected to the idea, hitting the table at the end to make his position clear.
Korra simply rolled her eyes in annoyance at the refusal- I understand, but I think keeping me locked up here as a prisoner is what he had in mind.
But Buthi looked at Zuko for help in convincing Korra that going out was not the best thing, to which Zuko resisted the urge to roll his eyes.
- It may not be the best thing... but there is always a time for everything Korra, just as a master does not show up until the student is ready, the time for you to reveal yourself to the world will come, but what we want is to make sure that you are ready to face your destiny...
I hope that with that, Korra could give up and accept that this was the best thing for her, although it was true that she did not like the idea of keeping her locked up here, they did not know what could be waiting for her outside and that Korra may not be ready to face it.
Some people might want Korra for purposes unknown to them, dangerous people who would stop at nothing to get what they want, like the same four criminals who tried to capture a four-year-old Korra ten years ago.
Korra lowered her head, disappointed that Zuko refused, and disappointedly got up from the table and left without further ado.
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The next day.
Packing his things on his mount, Zuko prepared everything for his trip to Republic City. He had spoken to Iroh yesterday, and his grandson got a free pass from the United Forces to receive his grandfather; hopefully, he would arrive in Republic City tomorrow morning.
Finishing packing his things, he proceeded to climb onto Druk, who was already ready to leave, he looked ahead and saw Katara and Kya, who were there to see him off, although he hoped Korra was there too; clearly, she was still disappointed that he had refused to be her firebending master, but she couldn't, even if she had taught Aang in the past, she had already done everything possible, the White Lotus can give Korra the masters she needs and she knows that with his help she will be better.
Without further ado, he tells Druk to rise to the skies and proceed to head to Republic City.
However, she didn't notice that, from a distance, near a cliff, Korra, with Naga behind her, was watching Zuko leave, possibly not to see him for who knows how long. She was sitting with her arms crossed, upset that Zuko couldn't teach her. He had given her a better lesson than any Yim had ever given her. He was even patient with her and knew what fire represented.
But he also had a more open perspective than Yim, clearly one that was due to the great knowledge of the world he had.
That also made her angry, not being able to go out into the world, staying locked in this place until the White Lotus decides that she is ready to reveal herself as the Avatar.
But then she remembered something...
...there is always a time for everything, Korra, just as a master doesn't show up until the student is ready, the time for you to reveal yourself to the world will come, but what we want is to make sure you are ready to face your destiny...
She looked out at the horizon, determined that she was the student, then she was ready, ready for the master, and Zuko had presented himself before her, ready to teach her, if this wasn't the time, then when would it be? Why should other people determine it? She is the Avatar, and she is ready to choose who she wants as her master, ready to go out into the world, and she is ready to face her destiny...
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Later...
Without a doubt, Korra knows that she must be fast right now the guards of the White Lotus must think that she is asleep, without a doubt, no one will expect her not to be in her bed resting, sneaking through the complex, she walks until she reaches the stables, going down them is how she enters quickly before anyone can discover her.
Naga reacted, getting up from where she was sleeping. She woke up to the person who had appeared, reassured that it was Korra, but Korra didn't waste any time, the moment she stopped, she took Naga's mount and put it on her friend's back.
-Excellent night to escape, don't you think?
Korra tensed up when she heard Katara's voice behind her, she turned slowly to see her water-bending sifu watching her from the exit; it seemed that he guessed what she was going to do and came to make her reconsider and stay in the complex, but she can't do it, she has to let him know her decision.
-I have to do it... -Korra begins to say with determination as she advances determinedly toward Katara- I must find my path as Avatar
Katara closes her eyes with regret but then opens them once more with a smile on her face- I know you do... -Korra smiled when she saw that she understood and was grateful that Katara agreed- Aang's time is over, my brother and many of my friends are no longer here. Zuko is one of the few I have left, but I know that he will be the best to teach you firebending and can give you wise advice just as he gave it to Aang when he needed it... it is time for you and your generation to take charge of maintaining peace and balance in the world, and I think that you will be a great Avatar
Korra, happy to have Katara's support, rushes to hug her- Thank you.
Katara hugs her back, hoping and believing that Korra will be able to find her way- Goodbye, Korra...
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At her parents' house, Korra was saying goodbye to the. She had arrived in the middle of the night, taking them by surprise, but then she revealed her decision to leave.
- Mom, Dad... I'll miss you.
Both Senna and Tonraq (although more Tonraq) had to accept their daughter's decision, even though she had wanted to leave the complex earlier, they knew that this was different. Korra was willing to pursue her destiny as Avatar, and whether they wanted it or not, she would do it with or without their permission- We love you so much, Korra...
Korra nodded with a smile to her parents as she turned around to get on Naga.
Senna looked into his gaze and squeezed his shoulder, to which Tonraq sighed and nodded to say goodbye properly- Please be careful and take good care of yourself... and remember that if we you need to do not hesitate to call us.
Korra looked at her father and nodded, once done, he threw Naga's reins, so she knew it was time to leave.
So, both began their journey toward Republic City.
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Several days later - Republic City
The sound of a ship docking woke a sleepy Korra, who was leaning on Appa while they slept in a corner of a cargo ship's warehouse.
To obtain a free pass, but above all, to avoid being discovered by the White Lotus, Korra opted for an unconventional method of transportation, she could have used a Water Tribe ship, but it was not the best if the White Lotus were to discover her.
Luckily, ships came and went from the Southern Water Tribe to various parts of the world, and this one would take her to her destination, Republic City, from what she could deduce, they had already arrived.
-Naga, we're here! - she stood up excitedly as she prepared to leave. Now came the next part of the plan; they had boarded the ship, but they hadn't made their presence known, so they were stowaways to avoid any reprimand, leaving as soon as possible was the best.
Korra ran until she reached the boarding gate, which went down and showed the rays of the sun, she showed Korra the door to a whole new world, one that she was ready to discover, so getting on Naga, they headed at full speed to appreciate something new than anything she had seen before.
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-Wow... look at this place - Korra said, amazed by the view of the metropolis in front of her, large buildings that adorned the city, aircraft flying over the city,y and many futuristic vehicles - I had never seen so many Satomobiles.
Naga continued moving forward until she reached the edge of the bay, and Korra could see it: a large statue of an air nomad with a staff with a symbol of the Air Nomads, with a guiding posture toward a better world.
The statue of Avatar Aang.
Korra looked at it with amazement and fascination, the sight of the monument of her past life, a great reminder of the great legacy that Aang left in this world and of the many achievements he achieved, which she would soon have to defend and preserve now.
She continued looking beyond the ba,y, and it was then that she saw something else, an Air Temple located on nothing more and nothing less than an Island.
-The Island of the Air Temple, that's where Tenzin lives - of course, she knew who lived there, Tenzin, the youngest son of Aang and Katara, as well as the person who would teach him Airbending once his Firebending training was finished.
Speaking of Firebending training.
-We're here, which means it's time to look for Lord Zuko... are you ready, friend? -she said, looking at Naga, who began to sniff something to eat, which caught her attention, and she went straight to look for her- Ok... well, first food, then we look for Lord Zuko... it shouldn't be difficult...
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Air Temple Island -A few hours later...
-Lord Zuko, it's a pleasure that you decided to visit us...
Zuko bowed to the family in front of him, a family from the Air Nation, headed by Aang's youngest son, Tenzin, who, upon learning that he was visiting the City, extended an invitation for him to come and visit the Temple.
For his part, Zuko had accepted, he had heard from Katara how the youngest of his children had just had his third son, an Airbender according to the words of his old friend and from what he could see on the tired face of Tenzin's wife, Pema, it seemed that she had been right.
-Thank you for inviting me, Tenzin -he bowed his head respectfully while smiling- I enjoy the visits I make to the Temple when I visit Republic City -he said, looking around the Island- your father would undoubtedly be proud to see how well you take care of this Temple.
Tenzin smiled gratefully at the words of the person who was his father's best friend. He was about to say something when a small streak of air passed by him and soon began to surround Zuko. A little girl was looking at the older man as she asked.
"Who are you? How do you know my father? How old are you and do you know my Gran Gran? Because she is very, very, very old like you. Are you a firebender? Are you dressed like one, so can you do firebending?"
Letting out a tired sigh, Tenzin approached the girl and stopped her from her hyperactive interrogation- Ikki, I've already told you about him, he's Lord Zuko, he was a good friend of my parents, your grandparents... please excuse him, he's always like this when we have visitors...
Zuko instead laughed lightly- He reminds me a bit of your brother Tenzin... he used to be like that at that age, too...
Tenzin simply rolled his eyes thinking about his brother Bumi, and at that perception, he could agree that his brother would be like that.
-Master Tenzin...
The voice of one of the air acolytes caught the attention of the three adults who turned to see the newcomer- What's wrong, Zhang?...
Zhang quickly decided to notify, a little nervous- A call from the Police Department... they say it's very urgent...
Tenzin raised an eyebrow, intrigued by that. Lin didn't usually call hi, he hadn't called him for years, not since... since the breakup, so it had to be something important- Oh really?, everything is very urgent with them...
Pema put a hand on her husband's shoulder to say- Dear, would it be better if you went to see what it's about? It must be something very serious from the council...
Tenzin, although reluctant, had to agree, he just hoped it wasn't something too serious, things in Republic City were starting to get very tense lately, between the triads and the growing influence of the equalitarians, he knew everything was piling up.
-I just hope it doesn't take too long...
Pema smiled at him- I'll go with you; it helps so I can leave Meelo in his crib, and he can rest - she emphasized the baby she had in her arms, which she held carefully for fear that he would wake up.
Tenzin nodded and turned to his guest, who was entertaining himself with Ikki, when he noticed Tenzin approaching.
- Is there a problem?
- No, it shouldn't be anything serious. Don't worry, Lord Zuko, it will just take me a while to resolve whatever it is that you need me for, stay as long as you want, you're welcome... - Tenzin quickly went to discover what was so important that Lin had decided to call him.
Zuko, meanwhile, was confused and somewhat bewildered, although perhaps he was worrying too much, although Tenzin invited him to say hello, it didn't mean that he wasn't a councilor on the Republic City council.
However, that didn't take away the feeling that he was missing out on something else. It was a bit annoying, but he decided he would ask once Tenzin returned.
He let out a sigh as he proceeded to enter the Temple again.
When he then met one of Tenzin's daughters, Jinora, if he remembered correctly, taking him by surprise as he hadn't heard her arrive, and she looked at him with a kind smile while bowing.
-Lord Zuko, I have read and heard of many of your adventures, and I am dying to ask, what happened to your sister Azula?
Zuko at the quest, just sighed as he looked at little Jinora, who looked at him with an obvious illusion in her eyes so that he could tell the story, he looked at her again with a smile while saying- Well, you see, that is a very incredible story... it all started...
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Hello to all readers... first of all, happy anniversary to the series that we all love, today marks 20 years since this Avatar universe was born and also to celebrate that Avatar Studios has given us a new Avatar, today is certainly a day to celebrate and that's why I decided to publish the new chapter today, this chapter starts well from my point of view, I never understood why it was never canon that Zuko was Korra's firebending master or at least participated in some way, so for this chapter I did some research and according to canon Zuko had abdicated the throne just when Korra was starting or had already started her training.
Here we have a 14 year old Korra looking for her way as Avatar, I certainly liked where we are going with this, but I'm not going to drag it out, so I'll be with you for what's next.
See you in the next chapter.
Thanks.