How does it feel

How does it feel 20

Two weeks before Winter Solstice

Korra sits alone in Katara's hospital room staring solemnly at her mentor. Asami was at work. Korra asked a stone faced Bumi for some privacy. The young avatar would have felt concerned about how strangely everyone had been acting lately, but Asami told her it was because they were worried about Katara.

The caramel beauty smiles softly for a moment speaking quietly. "I found your note Gran Gran….and I want you to know that I'm not mad at you. If you hadn't been there that night who knows what would have happened." Korra says remembering the night she and Asami first gave themselves to one another.

Korra had gone through the downstairs bedroom in her apartment to see if her mentor had left anything behind. She found a small box in the closet with a note inside. The young woman laughed to herself when she found it. If she hadn't known any better she would have thought that her Gran knew all this was going to happen.

My dearest Korra,

If you've found this box then it's likely that I'm not around to talk to you about it and I'm sorry about that. Old age has its drawbacks. You may be a little angry with me for what I had to do, but you have more in common with Aang than you realize sweetie. Just had to make sure things went smoothly for you, that's all.

Life comes at you fast my dear. Things may be a bit scary going forward, but don't worry. You are not alone. Don't ever forget that. You are never alone Korra. Your friends and family and even the spirits will always support you no matter what. And I know that you are in good hands with Asami as well.

I'm so very proud of you and I'm so happy that you have found someone you can share your life with. This box is for your future. Use the contents in whatever way you see fit. A love like the one you have is rare. Treasure it and don't let it go. You have my blessing.

I love you

Katara.

Korra takes Katara's hand and kisses it as she sheds a tear. "I got it Gran Gran and don't worry. I won't let her go." She wipes her cheek. "I won't let you go either. I'll stop Koh. I'll do what you taught me to do." Korra's bottom lip begins to tremble slightly. "…And…when you…wake up…we can all go visit Little Water Tribe together." She sniffles. "Just you, me, and Asami, okay. (she takes a deep breath) Okay Gran Gran?"

Korra bows her head then squeezes the old woman's hand again.

Inside Katara's mind…

Koh laughs. "Awww, she still has hope for you." He breathes roughly though his nose. "Pathetic human sentiment."

"That human sentiment is one of Korra's greatest strengths." Katara says.

"And it will soon become her weakness." Koh says.

Wan Shi Tong's Library

"Master Wan Shi…" Jinora says as she pulls one of the books off the book shelf and flips through it. "I know I can't ask you any more questions…." The young airbender had been racking her brain trying to think of ways to get around the great owl's rule. Her last idea worked, she hoped it would work again. "So I'd like to have another conversation with you."

The large owl turns to her and blinks his eyes and cocks his head slightly. Then he turns back to the book shelf. "I will allow that."

Jinora releases a breath she didn't realize she was holding. "Great!" She says happily then regains her composure and clears her throat. The young girl takes a deep breath before speaking. "Umm…Tsuchi is a very powerful essence. I…met one of the cosmic mothers. She said that he has chosen to die and that…my world will end when he does."