Infinity

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The Legend of Korra

Chapter 1

Asami's eyes shot open suddenly, her breathing labored.

"Hey, just relax, you're okay."

"Korra?" Asami's voice sounded hoarse as she tried to see around the darkness that shrouded her.

A shot of fire startled her back. But then her racing heart started to calm as the Avatar's face gradually became visible in the rapidly growing light. Those ocean eyes holding her own.

"Who else, silly?" Korra's lips crinkled into a crooked grin. "Sorry about the darkness, gathering dry wood for a fire took longer than I thought it would." She tossed another log into the fire.

"Oh…" Asami mumbled, her mind still fuzzy. She pushed herself up slowly, feeling blankets wrinkle between her fingers. Then it hit her. "Oh my God! We are in the Spirit World, aren't we?" she asked, her eyes wide, eagerly taking in her surroundings.

Korra couldn't help the chuckle that bubbled out of her, tickled by the CEO's whimsical demeanor. Asami looked at her, a rush of heat coating her cheeks. She turned her gaze shyly to her orange glowing boots. "I mean, of course we're in the Spirit World. We went through the portal, right?"

Korra couldn't wipe the amusement off her face "Right. So what do you think?" She gestured around them. Asami bit her lip, studying the area. She then looked at Korra, her mouth pursed as if to say something, but then snapped shut. That went on for a few more seconds before the Avatar finally prodded, "What?"

"Nothing." At Korra's unconvinced glare, the CEO sighed. "Well, I guess, I, um didn't expect it to look quite like a … a cave?"

Korra stared at her blankly for a few moments, before her whole body started to shake. A full belly laugh erupted from her as she gripped her stomach. "Oh God! Oh God!"

Asami was surprised by the childlike sound she hadn't heard from her friend in over three years. She watched with amazement as the Avatar literally rolled around on the floor laughing her head off. Korra was obviously punchy from her recent battle with Kuvira. Shaking her head with a smirk, "you're insane," she said.

"I'm insane? I'm insane?" Korra still chortled, finally picking herself up. "You're the one that thinks the Spirit World looks like a cave!"

"Are you saying we're not in a cave?" Asami suddenly looked so indignant, Korra had to stop and grin.

Asami never looked more beautiful than when she was poised and ready for a verbal battle. Raven tresses all perfectly in place, never mussed. Those deep green eyes narrowed, an eyebrow perched high on her forehead. The Avatar couldn't, for the life of her, figure out why she loved that perfect little eyebrow but she did. She guessed it was just one more thing that made her friend who she was.

"No, but…" Korra smile gentled as she held out a hand.

The CEO glanced at it briefly before putting her own in it. The contrast between them didn't extend more than color, Korra's a shade darker. Both hands had callouses as a result of hard work, though Korra's might have been caused by combat, hers was due to the endless hours she spent in her workshop. It was squeezed softly before she was dragged off the floor and blindly led through the black.

She didn't feel scared. She couldn't, not when Korra's presence enveloped her like a warm glove. Having an Avatar nearby did have its perks, Asami mused. Her ears picked up when the echoes of their footsteps were drowned out by what seemed like splatters… like rain. Luminescent light spilled in through what seemed like the 'caves' entrance. It looked like another portal.

She didn't realize her feet had stopped moving until Korra whispered, "come," tugging her gently along and through the light barrier.

Asami's breath instantly caught as her emerald eyes took in the God-made valley below them. Colors of all kinds stretched on for what seemed like eons, sprinkled upon by torrential rain. Nocturnal Spirit creatures were roaming in sparse groups, doing all sorts of weird and wonderful things.

The contrast of the night's sky making everything so much more significant and in the far distance, she could just make out the portal that was an exact replica of the one that resided in Republic City.

"Now… I feel stupid," Asami muttered, breathing in air that seemed fresher than the city air was used to. "It's incredible…breathtaking." Extending her hand, she could feel the coldness of the rain sting her palm, amazing her. It absolutely didn't look real, yet it was.

"I admit we did catch it on a good night." Korra, who had hung back watching Asami with wonder during her perusal, slowly joined the CEO shaking her head. "And you're not stupid, your head's just not fully functional as yet. You were out for almost three hours."

Asami gasped. "Three hours! Are you serious?"

The Avatar nodded softly, leading them to a covered ledge so they could get out of the wet. She sat down first before Asami joined her, legs dangling and their bodies brushing from thigh to shoulder. "Yes, traveling through the portal took a lot out of you. I think you were as tapped out as you said. I was a little worried."

"I'm sorry I worried you." Asami sighed, running a hand through her dark hair. "I …maybe we should have waited a few days before we did this."

"No, you needed this." Blue eyes briefly met green. "I need it too…"

Asami just nodded knowing how true those words were for the both of them. The last few years had taken a toll on them, physically, emotionally, in every way possible. A small smile played on her lips. "Who would have thought, the tenacious Avatar and the workaholic CEO of Future Industries are taking a break. No one would believe it."

"What are you talking about? I've practically been taking a break for over three years," Korra said, self-recrimination evident in her tone.

"You were healing."

"Same thing."

"Somehow I doubt that," Asami contradicted quietly. She could only imagine the internal suffering her friend went through. Korra was always so hard on herself. Always wanting to exceed her own expectations. But she guessed if she had the responsibility of the whole world thrust onto her shoulders she would be the same way. Maybe. A change of topic was need, she decided.

"So did you meet anyone in the three years you've been away?" she asked, trying to keep her tone as neutral as possible.

"Yeah, a couple people." Korra answered offhandedly. "Mostly underground earth wrestlers though, no one interesting."

An eyebrow shot up. "Underground earth wrestlers… Really?"

"Yeah… why?" Korra frowned at Asami's expression. Then it dawned on her what her friend was really asking. "Oh! No, not like that!" she squeaked, causing the CEO to giggle. She ducked her head, a red tint coating her cheeks. "I mean, um, no one like that…"

"Why?"

The Avatar shrugged. "Apparently being messed up is not an attractive trait."

"What? No! " The CEO mock gasped.

"I know right!" They grinned at each other. There was always this quiet understanding between them. Korra shoulder bumped her companion. "So what about you?"

Asami swung her legs out, distracted by a family of spirits swirling passed them. "What about me?"

"Anyone … Anyone in the city that you left behind?"

"No…"

"Mako?"

"Don't make me laugh." Asami rolled her eyes.

"Ouch…" Korra cringed, but was secretly pleased.

"No, I don't mean it like that. He is a great friend," the CEO sighed figuring she did sound a bit harsh. "It's just that it's Mako. He never knows what he wants and ever since he joined the force he became very self-righteous and insufferable at times."

"He did, didn't he." Korra noted with a careful nod. "Okay, so Mako's out. Anyone else?"

"There's been no one." Asami shrugged.

"In three years?" Korra asked skeptically. Saying Asami was a beautiful woman was an understatement of note. She knew that it sounded cliché but the Avatar couldn't help but think that her companion's beauty grew every year. She was pretty sure the CEO would still be smoking hot at Katara's age.

"No one," she reiterated.

"Let me take your question and redirect it back at you," the Avatar teased. "Why?"

"I was waiting for you…"

Even if Tenzin's underwear was dancing in front of her, Korra wouldn't have looked more shocked. "W-What?" she spat, her heart hammering against her chest.

"It d-didn't feel…" Asami stammered quietly, staring at her lap lengthily before raising her doe green eyes at Korra. "It didn't feel right dating someone who wasn't dating you at the same time." At Korra's appalled look, the CEO burst out laughing.

"Ohhhh! That is so low!" Korra's eyes narrowed playfully as she overpowered her friend, tickling her mercilessly. Asami was giggling and gasping, attempting to escape in vain.

"Okay! Okay! Uncle! Uncle! I give up." The Avatar had her pinned on her back, both of them panting heavily through wide grins. Before Korra was about to move off her, Asami reached up, brushing a strand of hair behind her ears, halting her progress. "I really love your new haircut," she whispered, unmindful of the weight pressing against her.

"I needed change," Korra whispered back, unmoving, ducking her eyes. "I needed to be someone different."

Asami cupped the Avatar's face between her hands, tilting it until ocean eyes met hers. "It didn't work. You're still Korra. You will always be Korra to me."

"You say that like it's a good thing," the Avatar joked, self-depreciatingly.

"It is to me and the billions of other people in the world, whose butts you saved, time and time again."

"That was a team effort."

"Mostly thanks to our team leader." Asami winked.

A wry smile played on the Avatar's lips. "Sucking up won't get you brownie points with the team leader, you know."

"It won't?"

"Okay, it totally will." Korra matched Asami's smile, engrossed with the twinkle in her eyes. The feeling of a warm breathing washing over her face. The supple curves beneath her.

A violent thunder shook them out of their temporary haze. "Looks like the weather is trying to tell us to get back inside," Korra quickly jumped off her friend, sheepishly holding out a hand.

"Looks like it." Asami looking just as sheepish grabbed it, yanking herself to her feet. She yawned uncontrollably.

"Looks like you could possibly use more sleep too." Korra noted, amused.

"Yeah, I guess… We should start our adventure in the morning then, huh." Asami commented as she stepped towards the cavern.

"Vacation," the Avatar corrected, following closely behind. The CEO glanced over her shoulder giving Korra a sexy look that said 'Don't try to fool me, I know better'. "Okay, fine… Vacation- adventure," she conceded, knowing her own pathological antsiness was her downfall in this argument.

Asami shook her head with a faint smirk. "Ah-huh. C'mon Avatar, sleep time." They disappeared into the cave.

… … … … … … … … … … … … …

Meanwhile back at Air Temple Island…

A large wave crashed haphazardly against the rocks, sending bodies of water flashing through the air. Tenzin stood at the edge of the cliff engrossed with the ocean's volatility and gripping a piece of parchment tightly between his fingers.

"Ah, there you are." A familiar voice called from behind him.

"Yes. I just needed a little air," he responded, his back still to his wife.

"Is that supposed to be airbender humor?" she sounded amused.

Tenzin couldn't help but crack a smile. "No, Bumi is the funny sibling, remember?"

"I do." Pema rested her hand against the small of her husband's back as she came to stand beside him. "What's got you so worried?"

"Worried?" Tenzin glowered, turning to his wife. "Who says I'm worried?"

"These two frown-lines right here." Smiling, she gently smoothed his forehead over with her thumb.

"I'm not really worried."

"Good because she will be fine. She's the Avatar." She snatched Korra's note from him, tucking it into her pocket in hope that it will stop him from obsessing over it.

"I know that." Tenzin folded his arms over his chest, defensively. Then he sighed. "I guess, I'm a little concerned."

"About Asami?" Pema supplied, watching her husband's eyes widen.

"You know?"

He sounded so surprised, Pema couldn't help but let out a small chuckle. "Of course I know. Sometimes it's so evident between those two for everyone but themselves."

"Yeah, that's what I'm concerned about. This 'vacation' might open their eyes."

Pema blew out a calm breath. "Tenzin… Asami is not a problem. She is just a person with feelings. As is Korra at the end of the day."

Tenzin shook his head, woefully. "Korra is not just a person, she is the Avatar, Pema. Whatever she does is always on the world's stage for everyone to see and criticize. I'm afraid that the world is just not ready for something like this yet."

Pema softened hearing the fear in his tone. He didn't have any prejudices that Korra was in love with a woman, but that she might get hurt. She was like a daughter to him. "As you've seen from the past few years, the world was not ready for many things. Korra changed that. Have faith that she will change this too."

"This is different," he protested. "In the past, she had the Avatar state, mentors and past Avatars to talk to, to help her through all of that. This is totally out of my league. Who can she talk to now?"

"She can talk to Lin," Pema said simply.

"Lin? Lin Beifong!" Tenzin's eyes bugged out of his head. "Are you crazy!"

"Why am I crazy?"

"She –She's not …" he hesitated, mulling it over. Things were starting to become clearer. He looked at his wife, bemused. "Is she?"

Pema gave him a pointed look. "You can't tell me you never had an inkling."

He looked a little embarrassed, shuffling his feet. "I, um, well…"

She shook her head in exasperation. "Well, that doesn't matter now. Fact is Korra has a reference point and our unconditional support. So you don't have to worry so much, love." She patted his cheek affectionately before leaving him to his own thoughts.

"When did you become so wise!" he yelled in her direction, grinning.

"It's a requirement when you have to raise five airbender children," she shot over her shoulder.

"Five?" He frowned, then straightened. "Hey!" He could hear Pema's deep chuckles disappear around the corner with her.

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