(Asami)

3 years ago the Fire Nation invaded Omashu, starting a World War. The Water Nation, Earth, and Air all formed an alliance called the White Lotus. Republic City wanted to be neutral and not pick sides, but everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked one of our Naval Bases.

The next day our President Raiko joined the White Lotus and declared war on the Fire Nation.

City Hall was filled with father, brothers, and sons all trying to enlist in the war.

A sense of pride swept through Republic City.

Everyone thought the war would be over with quickly

Taking in fact Republic City being the new added member in all

Boy were we wrong, the Fire Nation's military advanced quickly

Taking over city by city, rumors are even going around talking about a genocide involving the Air Nation, then again I'm not quite sure.

One day President Raiko made an announcement on one of his radio talks shows,

He requested that the people at home make some changes

In order to save war supplies.

They were reasonable requests, but I still felt like I wasn't doing my part.

That was until he allowed women to take over jobs, which were previously made for men.

My father is the owner of Future Industries and he's known for making the Sato Mobile

But since the start of the war

He switched from making not just cars but also weapons.

The creation of the assembly line was another reason he was so successful

Yet for an assembly line to work, you need workers

My father lost many of his workers because of the need for soldiers.

So one day while we were eating dinner

I suggested

maybe transforming a few Future Industries factories into a factory where women could work, to help us win the war.

At first he was skeptical

but with a lot of convincing and hard work he finally agreed.

It took 3 months of planning to make this dream of mine come true.

Today is the opening of Future Industries's new war production factory.

I'm nervous

I just hope they take me seriously

(Korra)

I tie my hair up in a bandana, and put on my worker boots

Today is my first day working at the new war production factory.

Oh how I needed a job so badly,

I was sick and tired of having my mother on my case saying

"Oh Korra, why do you always go out with grass stains on your clothes"

"Oh Korra, can you please sit like a lady"

"Oh Korra blah blah blah"

It's making me go crazy

One day I went grocery shopping with my mom and I saw a flyer in the store's window

With a woman flexing her muscles with the caption "We Can Do It"

At that moment I stopped

It's amazing how one small poster can inspire you

As inspire

I mean the money

they were offering 23 cents an hours

wow

What also caught my eye was, this job wasn't an average woman job like being a nurse, teacher, or some waitress

It was a real job

as in a job that I would really want to do.

I took the flyer off the window

Yes I know that was wrong of me but hey a girl has to make money somehow

and lets face it not ever girl can be some model or in a big mover star

With constantly persuading and begging my mother to let me work for the summer

she talking to my dad

and they finally agreed to let me work for the summer

My father is an Admiral and we just got stationed here from the Southern Watertribe.

Well let me rephrase that

We got here 3 months ago, you know since the start of the war. I was impressed how quickly I made friends here.

I go to Republic City High

My parents wanted me to go to an all-girl school but

What so fun about that?

My argument was "How are girls suppose to be treated equally if, we go to same-sex schools"

My parents couldn't argue that one

So I went to a co-education high school which was the best thing that ever happened to me.

Next year I'm going to be a senior and don't ask me what I want to be when I grow up because I have no clue yet.

I run down the stairs to get a quick bite before I'm late for my first day of work

"Korraaa what did I tell you about running down the stairs so quickly, no lady should be in a rush"

I quickly walk past my mom and head into the kitchen to grab a piece of toast

and stuff it in my mouth

"Well mother, what if that lady doesnt want to be late for work" I say with a smirk

"Please do not talk with your mouth full it's so un lad….."

I stop her

"Yeah Yeah it's un-lady like ok I get it"

I wipe my mouth off with my sleeve and grab my lunch box

"Are you going to leave without giving me a kiss"?

"Mom I'm going to be late"

"Korra"

I sigh and run back to my mother and give her a kiss on the cheek

"See you later mom"

"See you too honey, good luck, and don't get too greasey" she yells out to me while I leave the drive way

I'm walking down the street and

I see my friend Opal come out of her house

"Hey Korra are you ready for today"?

"I mean it's not like I have anything else to be excited about"

Opal rolls her eyes

"Do you think our boss will be mean, I bet he will be some big old man smoking a cigar" Opals says

"Most likely, even if he is, my goal is to help bring an end to the war"

Opal nods while we walk down the street

"Yeah me too, I know you miss your dad and Mako just joined the war, that must be heart breaking for you"

"Yeah I miss the both of them" I say looking down at the ground

Opal squeezes my hand

"Don't worry they will be home in no time, then you will be able to kiss your soon to be husband Mako"

She tease

I gag

"Can you stop, Mako and I aren't going to get married"

"You two are so cute together, the way he looks at you is so sweet"

I cover my ears

"Shut it Opal, before I go on about you and Bolin"

Opal giggles

"Go ahead, Bolin is so cute, and funny"

"Why don't you ask him out then"?

Opal stops and gasps

"No I can't ask him out, he has to ask me out first, but he's just too shy I guess"

"Who in history said that a man had to ask out a girl first"?

"I don't know but that just the way it is"

we reach the door of the building

"Well forget history, I say we rewrite it" I say

while we wait in line with the other women workers

(Asami)

From the balcony I can see that more people showed up than expected

I take a deep breath while going over my note cards

My assistant makes her way toward me

" are you ready"?

I give my assistant a small smile

"Yes Zhu Li, I think I'm ready" she pats my shoulder

"Go out there and break a leg"

All the workers finally make their way into the factory

I look at all their faces

Young

Old

All souls trying to make a difference

I walk up the stairs of the stage and make my way to the podium

No one seems to notice me

I grab the microphone

The crowd continues with their conversations

"Excuse me" I say in the mic

Everyone continues to talk

Let's try this again

"Excuse me can I get your attention please"?

They continue to talk

"If you all could listen to me for a moment"?

This clearly isn't working

I move my mouth closer to the microphone again

to say something but before I can say a word

Someone in the crowd whistles

The crowd stops talking

"EXCUSE ME, CAN YOU ALL SHUT YOUR TRAPS, THE LADY IS TRYING TO TALK, SO IF YOU ALL CAN STOP BEING RUDE AND LET HER SPEAK THAT WOULD BE GREAT"

Everyone looks at the brave girl who spoke for me

She looks familiar

They then turn and face me

Wow it's quiet

I grab the microphone again

I take a deep breath

"Hello my name is Asami Sato, I gathered you all here to today, in effort to help put an end to the war. I believe everyone here today, have been affected by this war at some point and want to make a change and impact.

I know I do

That's why I decided to create this factory in order for us as women to do our part.

I know what you all may be thinking, this must be a joke, she looks like she just came out of high school, haha of a matter of fact I haven't .

Let me tell you about myself I'm 17 I will be a senior next year and I go to Pro High an all-girl school and this is my first time running a business,

But trust me my father has prepared me for a position like this

Even though my values are similar to his

I'm going to try something different, he's used to hiring anyone that shows up and not taking the time to get to know his workers.

I on the other hand, not my father

Therefore I will interviewing every one of you all

Feel free to even ask me some questions, as well

So just trust me on this when I say, I promise we will be successful, because together We Can Do It!"

I step away from the mic and everyone still staring at me in shock

Not saying a word

WOW tough crowd

Zhu li guides all the workers to form a line

"Alright ladies, you heard her, get in line for an interview session"

(Korra)

"We're the last two in line, we're going to be here all day" I whine

"Relax, it's not like you have anything else better to do, unless day dream about Mako"

"I DON'T LIKE HIM OPAL"!

"mmhmm then why did you agree to go out with him, when he gets back from the war"?

"He asked me, the day before he got shipped off, what was I supposed to say OPAL"?

"Umm how about no" Opal tease

"Well I couldn't do that"

We move up in the line

"How do you feel about that Asami girl being our boss, I only seen her once before, she is really smart, and our age"

"I mean I think it's cool that, she the boss of this place, its fresh and new I like it"

"I hope she isn't going to be uptight you know, because she thinks she has a point to prove" Opal says

"No I don't think she will be like that, she just under a lot of pressure we all are, can you blame her"?

I don't know much about Asami, I just know that her father is very famous and helps make weapons for the war.

We didn't go to the same high school

She went to a private school called Pro High for the gifted

And I went to Republic High, we haven't really official met

But there was this one time where our girls basketball team had to go against there's and I happened to see her in the bleachers the position I played was center that was until my mother made me quit.

It's not like I was staring at her or anything I just happened to see her there across the gym

I lose my train of thought when Opal asks

"What do you think she's going to ask us"?

"Oh probably where we see ourselves in 5 years or what's our aspirations in life"?

"Well I hope I have a good answer"

"Don't worry Opal, you will and if not you can always tell Bolin all about it"

"SHUT UP KORRA"

(Asami)

I'm so tired I just finished 56 applicants and I have more coming in tomorrow.

I'm down to my last 2 for today

"Zhu li can you call in Opal Beifong please"?

"Sure thing Asami"

I yawn

A girl with short brown hair and green eyes walks into the room

I smile

"Hello Opal how are you, please sit down"

She smiles "Thank you Asami, I'm doing well, how are you" ?

"I'm doing well, just tired, I love your nails by the way"

"Thank you, due to us rationing I was a little embarrassed of them but thanks to you, I feel better"

"I'm glad, I made you feel better, shall we start"?

(Korra)

Opal been in the room for almost 20 minutes now

I'm kind of in a hurry the pro bending match is almost starting and I need to be home before then

I see a woman with glasses sitting outside the door

"Hey you" I say

The woman looks up "yes"

"How long is this going to take, not trying to be rude or anything but I have a date with my radio"

She smiles

" I believe Ms. Sato is wrapping up with your friend right about now"

And with that comment

The door comes open

"Thank you Opal for coming in"

"No it was my pleasure, we truly do have a lot in common Asami"

I stand there awkwardly

Like what else are you supposed to do

when your best friend is having a conversation with someone you don't know?

So while I stand there like a lost dog

The woman with the glasses whispers something into Asami's ear

And she giggles and walks back into the room

I wonder what was so funny

"Asami says she would like to see you now"

I nod

Opal pulls me aside

"Don't get nervous she is really nice" she says with a bubbly smile

"Ha me nervous never, you're talking to a full blood Southern Watertribe girl, we eat nervous for breakfast"

"Ok whatever, I'll be out here good luck"

I open the door of her office

And it smells so good

Like jasmine

"Hello….." she says to me while I stand near the door

I feel in the blank

"Korra" she smiles

" I know, I was kidding,"

"Wait you know my name"? I ask

"Yes, I have your resume right here" she says with a cheeky grin

"Oh I thought you really knew me, it's not like I'm popular or anything" I say sarcastically

Asami raises one of her eyebrows

"A little cocky I see" she writes something down on her paper

"NO I'M SORRY, I'M NOT FULL OF MYSELF, ugh when I get nervous, I tend to talk sarcastically, especially when I'm talking to a pretty girl… I mean not like you're pretty, no you're beautiful, I mean your face is attractive…ugh what I mean is you're are the type of girl my mom wish I was like, oh my spirits, I'm making this weird, I'll just leave, thanks for your time"

I get up from the chair to head toward the door

How can you be so stupid Korra you blew it

"Wait"

I slowly turn around and she has a smile on her face

"It's ok, I didn't take your comment negative, a compliment is compliment right"? she says with a smile

"I guess you're right, and that was 100% genuine and not sarcastic" I say while sitting back down

Ok Korra don't ruin this again

"Take a deep breath and lets try this again" she says

I get up from my chair again

And head toward the door

"Where are you going"? she ask while I reach for the handle

"You said lets try again, I need to start over"

She looks at me confused then smiles

"Ok do what you need to do"

(Asami)

I never came across someone like Korra before.

I mean I saw her before when my high school went against her school.

But other than that we never talked

She then knocks on the door.

"Come on in" I say trying not to giggle at this silly situation

Korra then opens the door

"Hello my name is Korra, a pleasure to meet you" she intends her hand for me to shake it

I grab it

"Nice meeting you please sit"

She smiles and sits down

I never seen a girl with blue eyes like hers before. They're so unique like you are starring into an ocean

I'm so fascinated by her eyes that I didnt notice that she was asking me a question

"What sorry"?

She smiles "I said what made you go to an all-girl school"?

"Haha shouldn't I be the first one to ask you a question"? I say closing my binder

"Well I thought, I might as well ask my question first, since you were just staring at me without saying anything"

I start to blush "Oh I'm sorry, that was rude of me"

She puts her hand on mines

"It's ok, you're probably just tired, I promise I won't waste your time"

I shake my head "No you have all the time in the world"

She laughs

"I thought you said this was your interview" she says raising her eyebrows

"You got me there, so tell me about yourself"

She thinks about it

"Well I'm an only child, my family and I was just stationed here from, the Southern Watertribe, my father is an Admiral fighting in the war, I'm really competitive in sports, and I have a dog"

"Thank you, for your father service in this war, I know it must be hard on you, I have someone close to me off at war also"

"Thank you for the kind words, yes I miss him but he will be here soon, just like your friend"

"I agree, so is that all about you"? I ask

She smirks

"I mean I don't really tell my life story to a person I just met today"

She does have a point there

"Well I look forward to hearing yours, it must be intetersting coming from a girl who helped get the crowd to quiet down for my speech" I tease

"No problem I just don't like rude people, and what makes you so worthy to hear my story"? she say will a smile

"Umm maybe because I'm your age running a factory, that no one believes will be successful"

Korra frowns

"Hey don't think like that, I believe this place will make a difference, want to know I how I know"?

"How"?

"Because we have the greatest owner, running it"

"Awww thank you, and we also will have an amazing hard worker helping"

She laughs

"What makes you so sure, that I'm going to be a valuable member so early"?

"Why wouldn't you, your muscular built clearly shows that you're perfectly able to perform well"

Korra raises her eyebrows

"I mean it's not like I was staring at your arms or anything, its I just happen to notice them with your sleeves rolled up"

Ugh I don't know what's going on with me today?

I never acted like this before

"'Hey it's ok Asami, lets call it even" she says with a smile

I cover my face

"Yeah I guess we can"

Zhu Li comes in

"Asami, your father is on the phone"

Really I told him not to call me while I'm working

"Can you excuse me please" I tell Korra while I leave the room

"Take your time" she calls out

(Korra)

Asami leaves the room and I can finally breathe

I don't know if she likes me enough to give me the job

As I'm waiting for her to come back I notice she has a gumball machine on her desk

I check the door to make sure she's not coming

I turn the knob of the gumball machine and all the gum balls come rushing out

I try to hold on to as many as possible but they're just pouring out

I start stuff some in my mouth to provide more room for my hands

The door turns

And I put some of the gumballs down my shirt

Now I truly understand the purpose of bras

"Hey sorry, that was my dad, he wants me to come home for dinner, don't worry about the interview basically everyone that showed up today got the job"

I smile

"Do you have any questions you want to ask me real quick?"

I shake my head, indicating I don't have any

Because if I talk all the gumballs in my mouth will fall

I get up quickly

And shake her hand and walk quickly out of the room

"Umm Bye, thanks for coming" she calls out to me while I walk off with Opal

As soon as we get away from Asami's office

I spit out the gumballs

"Oh my Korra, where did you get the gum" Opal ask

I finally can breath

"Long story but I got the job"

"Great me too, Asami is really nice"

I nod

"Yeah I guess she is pretty cool"

I say while walking out of the building

"Oh don't be like that, you know you like her too, you were in that room longer than anyone else, she must clearly like you"

I shrug

"Noo she must have lost track of time"

"Maybe, I'm just so happy we both got the job and have an amazing boss"

As Opal is rambling off about something

I can't get my mind off the fact,

that Asami was interested in hearing my story

(Asami)

"What did you father want"? Zhu Li asks

"He wanted me to come home for dinner, can you believe that I'm trying to run a business and he still wants our father daughter dinner date"

"Well it's tradition you can't break tradition, he already allowed you to get an apartment by yourself, what's so wrong about having dinner"?

I hate it when Zhu Li is always right

I pack up my stuff

"So how did the interviews go"? she asks

While I lock my office door

"it went great, met a lot of amazing women today"

Zhu LI nods

"Yeah, that girl that you just interviewed was something else, wasn't she"?

"She was different but in a good way, I can't quite explain it"

We both walk out of the factory and go our separate ways in the parking lot

"Bye Asami, have a nice dinner"

"Thanks Zhu Li, you do the same"

I hope my father doesn't take me to that fancy restaurant again, I just want a cheeseburger

I hope you all like this first chapter, I have big things in store with this story. That means I will be updating frequently.

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