Love burns brighter...

Chapter 7

A week later…

Prison of Frozen North…

She closed her eyes from the blinding white light reflected by snow as the guard opens the door of the truck. Extremely cold freezing wind embraces her as she stepped out of the truck reminding her of the home in South Pole. Korra is no stranger to the freezing weather. She slowly opens her eyes as she get use to the light and licks her lips to prevent them from drying out and bleeding. She’s wearing a dark grey winter jacket with the hood down and she had her hair French braided. She stands before a castle like building made with dark black stone slabs and a massive metal door. Korra looks around with a difficulty to familiarize herself with the environment. Her vision is not yet recovered because of all the poison in her blood but she has gotten use to her blurry vision. Four guards got off from the truck and walked to her wearing their full armor. She looked at them and realized they are elite warriors from all nations. They represent Fire nation, Northern Water Tribe, Southern Water Tribe, and the Earth Kingdom respectively.

“We’re missing the Air Nomads… if that’s what you’re looking for” said a female voice revealing herself taking off her armor’s helmet. A girl with a dark hair and piercing eyes stand before her in earth kingdom armor.

“Name is Kuvira and I was sent here from my nation to make sure you get to Frozen North safely…” She said sarcastically. Korra kept quiet. “You can talk…… If you like” Said Kuvira with a pause in the middle.

“Could you help me with the hood……?” Korra asked suddenly because her hands are cuffed and she can’t pull the winter jacket’s hood up.

“Oh I’m sorry…. I thought you are already used to these subzero temperatures, There you go…” said Kuvira in an annoying tone while pulling the hood over her head.

“Alright then…. Let’s get the party started” said Kuvira softly clasping her hands together and leading the way. The other two guards held Korra from her biceps encouraging her to move. The large metal door opens slowly for them to enter. Korra along with guards and Kuvira entered the frozen north and then the door slowly closed behind them. Kuvira led the way through the corridor which takes them to another steel door guarded by three guards. Two of them are standing by the door and another one who looks like a Big Viking warrior with a long beard is sitting to a desk.

“WELCOME TO THE FROZEN NORTH, GENERAL AKBAR AT YOUR SERVICE” said the guard who was at the desk standing up and facing them.

“This is going to be your home sweet home from now on…” said Kuvira smiling at Korra sarcastically.

“As you are aware already general Akbar we have bought the prisoner number two for you” said Kuvira.

“Yes ma’am, I can see that. Please follow me and all the formalities are waiting next door” said General leading the way through the second metal door. He led through long dark empty hallway with many empty prison cells and stopped in front of a prison cell secured with steel bars. Korra felt the damp stench of the place as she passes by.

“DAMN… What is that smell…?” asked Kuvira rubbing her nose.

“Don’t worry about it, it is caused by the lack of sunlight and condensation, you will get used to it after few breaths” said Akbar.

“Prisoner number two, Step out please…” said Akbar wanting Korra to face him. She quietly stepped out from the group and Akbar un-cuffed Korra after receiving the key from Kuvira.

“From today on wards we will refer to you as the prisoner number two. This will be your cell and food sources are scarce in this wasteland so you will be provided with only one meal per day depending on our supply. You can finish it with one go or save it for lunch and dinner. It is your choice. Here is an extra set of winter jackets and two extra sets of blankets because at nights temperatures will drop way below the lowest and use of fire inside the cell is strictly prohibited. Your dirty laundry has to be given to guards and can get laundered twice a week. You cannot call for us because no one is here, but we will visit you every day when we deliver the meals. One last thing as well… In Frozen North all bending abilities will be blocked by the special material that is used when it is built. ANY QUESTIONS…?” said Akbar in speaking out his drill.