Haru Konowichi suggested/gave me the idea to replace Naga with Asami for Korra to walk to. So this chapter is thanks to them.
Sweat poured down her face as she forced her legs to move in spite of the pain of straining muscle that filled her legs, crossing over every other deep set ache that still lingered slightly from Zaheer’s attack.
“Perhaps we should stop for the day.” Katara began, only to be cut off by a glare.
“No…I am sick and tired of just being useless! I’m not giving up…” Korra snapped, struggling forward. The metal bars slick under her sweaty palms as she struggled toward the end of the parallel bars before staggering toward Asami who was waiting nearby.
Both women watched in awe as the young avatar slowly closed the distance between the two of them, collapsing into her arms.
“I actually did it.” She panted, tears suddenly springing to her eyes as she hugged Asami who returned the embrace.
“I told you that you couldn’t give up.” The engineer replied.
Meanwhile in the corner of the room the northern chiefs shared a look, a small smile on their faces as they watched the scene play out.
After Korra was returned to the chair, panting softly from the small walk, despite the fact that she had leaned heavily on Asami.
“Good job cousin….I am glad that you are getting well once more.” Eska stated, earning a surprised look.
“Thanks Eska.” The avatar replied, a smirk coming over her face.
Once they had returned to the house the twins vanished into the kitchen and had basically dared either of them to follow them.
“What in the world is up with them?” Korra asked leaning her head against Asami’s shoulder as they sat on the couch.
“Believe it or not I believe that they do care about you and your family in some way.” Asami replied, running her fingers through Korra’s hair, causing the slightly younger girl to glance up questionably though she didn’t ask anything.
“Maybe but I still think they are trying to poison me or something.” Korra muttered, only to have a glob of water to levitate over her head before bursting, drenching her.
“Spirits! That’s cold!” the avatar exclaimed, quickly water bending herself dry.
Asami chuckled in amusement before retorting
“I think you just need to lay off them before they end up freezing your mouth shut.” The nonbender advised with a chuckle, earning a halfhearted glare from Korra.
“You are lucky I am tired or you’d be wearing this water.” She grumbled before sending the water into a nearby potted tiger Lilly plant.
Asami only gave the smaller girl a skeptical look
“You really want to do that?” she challenged, causing Korra to glance down and rub at the back of her neck.
“No…not really.” The avatar admitted, earning a laugh as Asami’s daring expression relaxed.
“That’s what I thought.” Asami retorted with a smirk as they settled back down onto the couch.
Korra just laughed and closed her eyes, relaxing against the taller figure before asking softly
“So what are we now?”
Asami chuckled a bit as she continued to run her fingers through the avatars choppy hair before answering
“Well that depends on you. I want us to take this at a comfortable pace for the both of us.”
Korra nodded tiredly, nestling closer.
“How about we talk about this later? Why don’t you just for now?” Asami retorted, earning a sleepy nod.
When Eska and Desna returned to the living room Korra was sleeping with her head resting on Asami’s lap.
“Are you two…?” Desna questioned, arching an eyebrow between the two.
“We’re something. Though I was just lucky enough to be awake when she kissed me this morning.” Asami answered, chuckling.
“Korra is brash…least this worked in her favor.” Eska stated, her voice actually holding a hint of fondness.
“You seemed happy for her earlier.” The engineer stated after a few minutes, causing the two to
exchange looks.
“Despite our differences we are not our father nor do we hate Korra.” Desna admitted with a sigh.
“I know how being compared to people feels.” Asami stated, earning a surprised look from both them.
“Then you are more different than we had you pegged for.” Eska retorted, earning a smirk.
“Let me guess…You saw a weak nonbender who relied on others for protection and who had been spoiled their whole life.” Asami retorted, earning a surprised look.
The three continued to talk for a while; until Korra awoke, yawning and mumbling about how hard the couch was.
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Time To Heal
FanfictionWhat if Korra had let Asami come with her to the southern water tribes when she was injured? What if it was during this time that their feelings for each other began to develop clearly? Would Korra's healing go by quicker or will it be slowed down b...
