Two weeks go by and after all that madness the group finds themselves back in Republic City.
Korra had been a bit downcasted, the effects of the poisoning still impacting her, but today was a special day.
Chai donned her formal robes, her hair pulled up in the traditional Fire Nation top knot. She stood amongst her friends and family on Air Temple Island, all waiting for the last two members to arrive.
Asami approached the group pushing Korra in a wheelchair.
Senna ran over giving Korra a hug, while Tonraq walked up.
"You look beautiful, sweetie," Tonraq said kissing her forehead.
"You're looking stronger every day, Korra," Tenzin said
"I'd like to officially welcome you back to Republic City. I know that the last time we saw each other, it didn't end on the best terms. But I want to thank you for taking down those Red Lotus terrorists," Raiko said
Korra says nothing just looking down.
Chai cut her eyes to Mako, "Who invited him?" She harshly whispered
Mako softly smiles placing a hand on her shoulder to keep her calm.
"We should go inside," Asami said
Ikki ran beside Asami holding onto one of the wheelchair handles.
"I can help."
Meelo jumped into Korra's lap. "I want to ride with Korra."
Korra smiled, wrapping her arms around Meelo.
"Jinora's already inside. Smells like shoe trees," Meelo said
"Sandalwood, Meelo," Ikki corrected
Asami pushes the chair to the large set of stone stairs and Lin steps up.
"I got this." Lin bends the floor beneath them into a small platform. "Hang in there, kid." She said to Korra before moving them up the stairs.
"She's not looking good," Raiko said
Mako had to hold Chai back as she attempted to step forward, a fist raised to hit the man in the back of the head.
Tonraq cut his eyes at the man glaring. "Neither would you if you'd gone through what she had."
"She'll be fine. She just needs time to heal. The poison took a great toll," Tenzin said
"Of course. I'm just saying, with the Earth Kingdom in complete disarray since the loss of the Queen..."
"And even with Zaheer locked up again, we still don't know how many Red Lotus members might be out there, hiding," Zuko said
"Exactly. With the world getting more and more dangerous, we need the Avatar now more than ever. Who will protect us while she's in a wheelchair?" Raiko said
Inside the ceremonial hall, dozens of incense sticks had been lit filling the room with a thin veil of smoke. Dozens of people sat before a stage, where the air nomads were lined up.
"Jinora, come forward." Tenzin said
Jinora stepped up wearing a cloak, her head bowed.
"Today, we welcome the first airbending master in a generation. And I couldn't be more proud of my daughter. When the existence of our people was threatened, when the Avatar's life hung in the balance, Jinora never gave up hope. Thanks to her leadership, I see a very bright future for the Air Nation. Of course, there would be no Air Nation without Avatar Korra, she opened the portals and somehow the world began anew for us. And she was even willing to lay down her own life in order to protect ours. There's no way we can ever repay her for all she's done. But we can follow her example of service and sacrifice. So while she recuperates, the Air Nation will reclaim its nomadic roots and roam the earth. But unlike our ancestors, we will serve people of all nations, working wherever there is corruption and discord to restore balance and peace. Avatar Korra, I vow that we will do everything in our power to follow in your footsteps and bring harmony to the world."
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Burning Bright - A Legend of Korra Fic
Fanfiction"How are you so excited? You're insane!" "I know!" Many call her crazy and wreckless. She takes that as a compliment. Join one girl's crazy ride with her new friends of Team Avatar. She discovers some incredible things about the world and even about...
