Plot: Korra is the newest avatar,In a world where avatars are treated such as Kings and Queens. At just the tender age of 17 she's already mastered all four elements and is actively looking for a partner to travel with as she completes her duties. She moves out of her home in the very cold south pole to join her new caretaker, a man named Tenzin and his slightly deranged family, in Republic City There she meets Asami Sato, a young maiden and future heir to her father's billion dollar Sato-industries company. She takes an obsessive interest in the girl and soon enough she's determined to have her. Upon the avatar's request, Asami Sato is presented to her as a coming of age present. Asami doesn't like it, but you don't refuse the avatar. So regardless what Asami wants, Korra is going to have her way the only way she knows how.

Disclaimer: I do not own Legend of Korra, (sadly) and anything regarding the show and characters belongs to the rightful creators, Bryke. I do own this plot and idea though. :)

This is my first LoK fic so do enjoy.

Chapter 1- Rules and restrictions.

Stepping off of the boat for Korra was like stepping out a prison called childhood and into the vast, new and wondrous possibilities of adulthood. She felt unbound, free, and most importantly, eager to start her new life in Republic City. There was so much to do and so much to see, she could hardly wait. Being the avatar bounded her like chains to her home for the first 17 years of her life, where she'd train vigorously. She understood that what she was would leave her in constant danger until she was able to fight for herself. Her world was only a few buildings wide. She was kept to busy to complain. She knew one day she'd be released to do her duty to the world and all she had to do was be patient; as hard as it was. Till then, she had only stories of the city and most of the world, from Katara the only one who'd tell her anything of the world beyond the walls. She one of the elders, Korra's former water bending teacher, and mentor. Katara had lived there, along with her husband, former avatar Aang, and their three children, before she finally decided the excitement of city life just wasn't for her anymore. So, she settled back home where she'd lead a quiet life until Aang passed away and Katara new's focus was helping his reincarnation become a successful avatar.

Katara talked dully of the city. There was no excitement in the old woman's voice as she told Korra of the twinkling lights and concrete roads that held things like Sato-mobiles, buses, road-side businesses and possible mover stars. Still, Korra's eyes shined as she allowed the images to dance through her head. All she had was black and while pictures of Katara and Aang in their younger days and dull told stories from the old water bender. Still, that was enough to send her imagination running wild.

So, stepping off the boat, Korra first wanted to run from the docks into the the busy-ness of the city. Sadly, there were other things she needed to attend to first and the grip of her father, a large muscular man named Tonraq, would not be one easy to escape.

"Korra," His deep, stridulous voice pulled her out her thoughts of escape and back into reality. "Take off the jacket. It's much warmer in the city this time of year. You'll become hot."

That's when Korra realized she was beginning to sweat. It took her a minute of contemplation but finally she shrugged off her thick water-tribe jacket and handed it to her father, who shoved it in the hands of a waiting servant.

Korra felt odd, only being in her light blue tank top and thick pants in such warm weather, but she supposed she'd get used to it.

"When will I get to go into the city? I really want to-"

"Whoa!" Her father halted her excitement before it could go any further. "Hold on, you aren't 18 yet. You aren't going anywhere alone. Especially not into the city. It's too dangerous. All those wild people want to meet you. Who knows what might happen should you go wandering. We're going to pass through the city, and then take another boat to air temple Island. No more questions."

"But you said we'd be...I'd be living in Republic City. I thought-" She tried hard not to let her disappointment show.

"You can live wherever you wish after you come of age. Until then, you'll be living on Air Temple Island, with Tenzin. I could have sworn you talked about this with your mother." Korra pouted.

The conversation that took place between her mother and her was one-sided. Senna spoke and Korra listened.

Tonraq sighed, he wrapped a hand around his daughter as he led her away from the boat and towards a fancy, shiny black Sato-mobile Korra didn't get the chance to admire before she was pushed into.

"I guess we'll go over this again, huh?" Korra braced herself to hear the lecture one more time. "We aren't here to have fun, Korra. We're here to help sort out the city's problems. You're the avatar. You bring peace and balance. You have all the wisdom of your past lives and the elders to help guild you. You know that, that's why we're here. We're allowing you to have a companion, so you won't be alone. Of course, Tenzin and I will have to approve before we let you go off with just anyone. After your eighteenth birthday, you'll travel the world, just as Aang did when he was your age. You'll go to Ba-sing-se first and then the fire nation. I expect that you will be polite and respectful of the world leaders. You are one of them. They are your lesser, but that doesn't mean you treat them as such."

Korra zoned out as her father kept talking. She was too busy being fascinated by the the Sato-mobile to care about his words. There was a window and something like a wall separating her and the driver, but there was a little window her father was blocking that she desperately wanted to look through.

The windows on the doors were heavily tinted, but still, she could see the flashes of what she assumed to be cameras and she could hear the screams of the people outside wanting to meet her.

The car was being heavily protected by metal benders, who hauled off anyone who dared try to stop them in their journey.

Korra smiled to herself. Life here would be exciting she hoped. New.

"As for tonight," Tonraq said, snapping his fingers in front of his daughter's face hoping to regain her attention. "There will be a welcoming party. People will be allowed to meet you for the first time. I don't want you to get overwhelmed, so therefore I'm putting some restrictions in place. Don't talk to anyone without my OK. Do not wander. The chief of police here is going to be in charge of keeping you in the room at all times. Don't make her life difficult. No one will be allowed to touch you. The party will end for you at midnight. Then I expect you will return to the Island and rest, so you'll be ready to begin your duties for the next day."

Korra gave a reluctant sigh and she slumped down into her seat. She nodded to please her father, but badly she wanted to scream. She slowly realized her chains weren't gone, they weren't even loose. She was stepping out of one box and into another.

Welcome to Republic city. City of opportunity. Unless you're the avatar.

So much for freedom.

Short chapter, sorry. As the story progresses you will get longer chapters i promise. Till then just bare with me.

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Till next time

*Flies away*