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𝗜'𝗩𝗘 known korra since she was born, she was always rowdy and loud - so full of energy, ready to conquer the world. that was what i loved about her growing up; how she took charge of our adventures through the frozen south, got into trouble or got hurt, and i would be there to help her. though she was a big crybaby as a child, even worse as an infant. i thought she would never stop crying whenever i stayed over by my aunt and uncle.
but one night, when i read to her, she seemed so taken by the simple minded story that she fell right off to sleep. not one peep. it changed my perception of her that day, and i've been by her side ever since.
the two of us were inseparable, one clinging onto the other, refusing to let go. ms katara thought korra would never grow out of her 'following junji' phase when korra learned to walk, and i honestly thought the same. that changed though, when we found nagi and naga, bringing the polar bear pups into our lives.
it was like i didn't even exist anymore, she was too busy taking care of naga, and i was too busy taking care of nagi. we both understood that as we got older, our responsibilities grew with us. and that was even more true when korra was discovered as the avatar. i wasn't really sure how to feel, like any child i was jealous, thought there was a chance it could have been me and not her.
thankfully, it only lasted about a week before i realized what a fool i had been, knowing that korra would need someone to look after her, someone she could trust in times of need and keep her safe. (yes, i was around six at the time. my father, huan, told me i had gotten my maturity from my mother and based on the amazing stories he told me about her, i didn't doubt his words)
so, for many years, under the guidance of my father and my uncle, korra's father and ms katara, i trained to better my skills of water bending in order to be someone worthy to stand beside the avatar. it was grueling, at times i truly wanted to quit and other times like i was about to drop dead, but i didn't give up. if i did, korra wouldn't be able to stop teasing me, and because i wanted to be strong like those around me.
