A Dancer's Heart

Chapter Twenty-Five: Almost Sundered

Night had passed quickly as Alessia sat up and stretched her arms. She must have passed out from last night. All the events were making her exhausted. 'Was this like for Lin as well?' She asked herself. She grew up knowing Aang and now Korra. Alessia had always wondered what Aang was like. 'Kind. Gentle. Loving. Powerful.' The words echoed in her ears from Katara's words. Of course Katara would say that. They were lovers and married. Had a family of their own. Alessia pushed the thoughts to the back of her mind as she left her room on the battleship. Sighing softly as her mind kind of drifts off thinking about Lin. It was obvious that the older woman had wiggled into her heart. Even before she knew about the Lover's Mark. It only made their love for each other stronger and now that Alessia wasn't near Lin, it pained her a little bit. Knowing full well that Lin was safe in the city while she was on the ship going to the front lines with Korra and a few others. She found herself sitting down outside near Bumi. He was playing the flute. Oogie passed out behind him. Seemed to enjoy the music. Kya was with Jinora in the healing room. Poor girl. Alessia was angry with Korra to let such a young girl do something so dangerous for her. If she was there, she would have put her foot down for it but then again, it needed to be done or they would have never found out of Unalaq's desire to destroy the world.

She could hear Korra throwing punches by air while Mako and Bolin were talking. Korra was angry and she could feel that angry. It was making her head hurt. 'Why does this keep happening?' Alessia asked herself before watching Tenzin talk to Kya and Korra about the plan. Alessia was listening in. Tenzin was very worried about Jinora and she didn't blame him. Tenzin was then shouting at Bumi as Alessia slid down the wall.
"We have a problem." Asami spoke as they all looked at her. She didn't think twice as he climbed upon Naga with Korra. They were in the south making their way to the healer's hut. Oogie was carrying everyone else. Senna had come out as Korra jumped off and rams straight to her. Alessia felt a pang of jealousy. She would never receive a mother's love like Korra did. Shaking the thought from her head as she followed the others inside. It was a haunting look. Men and women everywhere. Katara spotted them and ran up to Tenzin.
"What happened?" She asked.
"Her soul is trapped in the spirit world." Tenzin spoke as they carried her to the healing pool in the back. Katara got to work on Jinora as everyone left the hut. Bumi was telling them about one of his stories before Tenzin had snapped again. Alessia felt like he was trying to help. She felt bad for him. Gently touching his shoulder. He smiled at her weakly before leaving. They finally had a plan. It was suicide but it was something.
"Hang on. Bumi may be right. We need to come in from above." Asami spoke. Then it clicked. Alessia gasped and nodded. They were to attack Unalaq's base of operations from above. Alessia made sure her armor had the proper metal and water in her pouch as they climbed aboard Oogie again. Asami, Bolin, and Mako climbed upon a plane as they took off into the air. It was only a matter of minutes as the base was in sight. Alessia stood up, keeping her balance on Oogie's saddle and took a stance. Knowing full well there was something bad bound to happen. Ice shards were being flung at the plane. She knew her friend Asami was a good pilot. Dark spirits had come by the numbers from the portal.
"Dark spirits!" Alessia shouted. They were surrounded. She swung and flung her arm in circle like motions to whip off any spirits with her water bending. It was getting too much as Oogie crashed landed. She felt her body hit the ground and rolled over with a single bounce. She stood up and groaned. Her head was pounding now. Her arms raised as she was ready to keep fighting. She began fighting off the spirits as she was overwhelmed. The next thing she knew, she was tied and leaning against a post. Blinking a few times as her vision was blurry. Korra was up as Unalaq was there with the twins. Down talking Korra. Balance. Chaos. Bridge between two worlds. She had barely listened as her head felt like it was about to split open.
"Dark avatar." The words rang in her ears as she gasped and looked at Korra's uncle.

"You're willing to become a monster?" Tonraq asked as Unalaq only spoke of doing what the avatar failed to do.
"We failed Jinora." Tenzin spoke in defeat.
"They haven't gotten Bumi yet." Kya spoke. She was right. Bumi was still out there. Who knew what the man would be up to by now.
"I'm sorry everyone." Korra spoke.
"It's alright. We can get out of this." Bolin spoke. Alessia felt anger boil inside of her. She looked around. Naga was nowhere in sight as well. Knowing full well that Polar Bear dog would show up for Korra.
"Once he merges with Vaatu, he won't be your father anymore." Korra spoke. Desna frowned with a painful look on his face. Alessia could see the twins were thinking very hard on their actions and what was to come.
"Our father is the wisest man in the world! If he says what he is doing is right, then he is right!" He shouted at Korra. She felt something shift in the earth. Confused, Alessia wiggled a little and let her body fall down as she placed her ear on the ground.
"What are you doing?" Mako asked.
"Shush!" Alessia ordered as Mako nodded. Bolin had done the same thing as she did. There was a low rumbling nearby. She was right! Bumi had come sliding in and slammed the twins like bowling pins! Her ropes were untied as she jumped up with a smile.
"How did you do this?" Tenzin asked.
"It all started with my trusty flute ah forget it you won't believe me anyways!" Bumi sighed before dashing away. Alessia had a feeling that his stories were true after all. She ran after them. Seeing the spirit portal light not far in sight. They walked towards the frozen forest.
"Asami, take Oogie and my father back." Korra spoke as Asami nodded. Taking Tonraq with her as they flew off.
"If everything goes according to plan, we will walk out of here after the Harmonic Convergence." Korra began. "If not..." She stopped. Alessia could feel the uneasiness coming from everyone. She included. She looked around and frowned a little.
"Nevermind that. Let's go!" Korra spoke as she took the lead. Running straight into the spirit portal. Alessia didn't hesitate as she ran after Korra and straight into the portal as well. It was a blinding light before her eyes made out the sight. The dark spirits did not waste any time and went straight for them. Korra went into the avatar state to begin. Alessia didn't waste time either. There was earth. Stomp, kick. Shield. She was working with Bolin, upping his strength in the attacks as well. Unalaq shot water at them. She deflected it with ease before shooting small metal daggers at him. He deflected and shot water at her. She was hit into the air. She twisted her body and landed gracefully on her feet. Tenzin and Kya took over the fight as she and Bolin ran over to help Mako take on the dark spirits. Her ice spikes she shot seemed to go right through them before she switched to earth. Korra was now working on the spirit portal. To close it. Now, it was all of them against Unalaq. He was very strong and skilled against them.
"Go find Jinora!" Alessia shouted as Tenzin nodded. Followed by Bumi and Kya.