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The feeling of a warm breeze went through Asami’s raven black hair as she felt her feed touching the ground. She opened her eyes and looked right away into the Azure-blue opposites of her fellow traveler.
“Welcome to a new world Asami”, Korra said while holding her hand.
Asami, amazed by the colors and the innocence which this world displayed, looked around, trying to comprehend all the impression raining down on her. She was overwhelmed by all the things which surrounded them. Her eyes marveled the view, starting with the Jade Green sky, overflowing with northern lights, all the way down the herds of spirits traveling the wide fields of grass and flowers.
“It’s beautiful, I never imagined the spirit world to be that colorful. As similar as it is to our human world it’s much more filled with life and I can feel an energy that drives me, makes me feel comfortable, even though I never connected with spirits in any way”.
Korra smiled.
Asami had given her so much and it made Korra unbelievably happy to have found the right place to take her mind off the events which took place in the past few weeks. She hoped for Asami to clear her mind and calm down since it had only been one day when she lost her father to Kuvira.
As Korra looked at Asami she could clearly feel latter’s Chi flowing uncontrollably. Throughout the whole time Asami had to deal with a huge amount of grief inside herself.
“Her Chi and emotions are overflowing” Korra thought to herself. “She’s constantly dealing with her loss and the pressure she had to face recently”.
Korra felt strange. Maybe it was the spirit world surrounding her or the fact that she had become a full grown, spiritually ready Avatar. As she looked at Asami, she could feel an tremendous bond which made it possible for her to feel and read the emotions of her companion.
A bond stronger than the avatar state and more warming and enlightening than the connection to Raava. A pure and innocent feeling which made her perceive Asami’s very existence and presence.
“So Asami, where do you want to go first” Korra asked, focusing her view not to leave Asami’s eyes, even for a second.
Latter gave her a questioning look and put on a brooding face for a second.
“I’ve always wanted to see Wang Shi Tong’s library, isn’t there a mirrored version of the one in the physical world” Asami replied.
Korra had guessed that she would want to visit the library. For a genius and inventor there was no better place in the world, than an almost infinite storage of wisdom.
“Asami…” Korra said slowy, “I’m afraid we can’t go there. Wang Shi Tong doesn’t allow human visitors anymore and he’s ferocious when it comes to keeping that rule intact”.
Korra’s good mood took a kick to stomach. She didn’t like to abandon Asami’s very first wish but the library was far too dangerous, even with her being the Avatar.
“I know…” Asami replied with a unexpectedly joyful voice, “Jinora told me about her trip and experience with Wang Shi Tong and the story of her grandpa when they visited the place during the 100 year war. The last thing I want us to do is to get involved in a fight”, she smiled.
“I hope for a time of peace and a little carelessness in this world”. She looked at Korra cheerfully and started walking ahead.
“Where are you going Asami” Korra asked, rather perplexed. “I don’t know, let’s find out”, she answered as she hold her hand out for the Avatar to grab it.
“Ok, let’s explore this new world together” Korra said with a broad smile on her face.
As they started they journey, neither of them knew that their paths, from now on, had bonded forever.
They had been traveling the whole night and day when a massive mountainside slowly appeared in front of them. They took a break, admiring the colossal view displayed by the mountains, as Korra noticed something familiar. Her look rested on Hay-Riyo Peak, the highest mountain in the area.
Asami glanced at Korra as she noticed latter, being silent all of a sudden. The Avatar had a paralyzed look on her face, caused by a mixture of sad and terrifying memories.
Asami sat down at her side and took her hand.
“Korra…”, she said with a soft and comforting voice while she caressed latter’s hand, “…what’s wrong”.
Korra lowered her view to the ground. Old memories saddened her mood. Even though Asami was with her, she had a hard time fending them off.
“Do you remember the Dragonbird-spirit I told you about after we defeated Vatuu. It’s the spirit that saved me from being killed by my own uncle. It interfered the process of me, being swallowed by darkness”.
She took a steady breath, “Hay-Riyo Peak is it’s home…”.
Asami understood Korra’s pain. Their past hadn’t been exactly the same but certainly weren’t that different either.
She remembered her mother, who died when she was young and the past few years, which must have been as filled up with fighting and struggle, as they were for Korra. Through all that misery and memories of desperation, Asami felt something strange as she looked at Korra.
Something made her feel close to latter, almost as there was a bond between them.
Before she knew what she was doing, she embraced Korra and pushed her to the ground.
“I know your life as the avatar was pretty rough until now but these fights are over, there is a time of peace and harmony to come and you will lead the world on to its new path”, Asami said while her head rested on Korra’s shoulder.
Korra’s sad mood vanished in an instant and made room for a blush all over her face.
“Thank you for looking out for me Asami”, Korra said with calm and happy voice. She rested her right hand on Asami’s back and closed her eyes.
“You know, at some point I owe you my life. Your support meant the world to me” she said.
“As I told Tenzin before, I was in a pretty dark placed after I was poisoned. But you being there and close to me gave me a drive to continue and overcome my struggling”.
She could feel the warmth of Asami’s body on her fingertips, pulsating through latter’s clothes, like an aura.
“Now I know why I felt so much easier writing you all those letters instead of anyone else” Korra thought to herself.
They kept their position for quite a while until Asami rose her head with a sleepy look on her eyes. Korra formed a broad grin as she saw her face.
Latter didn’t share the amusement as she softly pinched Korra into the cheek.
“You’re pretty comfortable you know, that was really relaxing” she said with a mischievously smile.
Night was about to set in the spirit realm as the pair found a good spot to spend the night, in the foothills of a forest. They put down their bags and Asami sat on the ground to rest a few minutes before preparing camp.
Korra enjoyed the view of latter being relaxed and worn out by their traveling.
“It seems I’ve actually managed to get her mind off all the struggle. Even if it’s just for a bit...” Korra thought to herself proudly.
Suddenly she a felt a strange feeling going down her spine, something that felt like a warning signal from her spiritual self. She turned around and stared into the line of trees. She felt something being present in the darkness of the forest.
Korra lit a big ball of fire in her hand, ready to fend of anything or anyone in order to protect Asami. Latter was shocked and rose into an upright position.
“Korra…” she asked loudly “…what’s going on”.
“Grab your bag and get on your feet, we have to go”.
“NOW”.
To be continued…