AN: Sorry it took me a while to post, I had no idea what I was writing to be honest. But well, this is the last chapter so thanks to everyone who has left a comment/read until the end! :333

Side note: y'all might hate me cause *hint hint* the title *cough cough*

Ch 18: The Beginning

Asami was practically dead asleep in bed, her body was covered in bruises, incredibly sore and she was utterly exhausted. Korra on the other hand, was practically gleaming with energy, fully awake and peepy. She had woken up before her girlfriend and was leisurely making some breakfast in the kitchen. Then, after a good amount of time passes, she was in the middle of taking a sip of her coffee while sending a text when she heard a mumble.

"Asami, you want some water?"

"..."

Setting down her mug on the counter, Korra grabbed a glass of water and walked over.

"Here, you should drink some baby."

She pretty much croaked out, "Ughh… we overdid it… I'm so damn sore…"

Korra laughed before helping Asami upright, "Not my fault you wanted to have… some fun, besides," slightly tilting back the cup for her to drink, "It was definitely one of the best sex we've had so far."

Swallowing her last gulp, she crashed back down onto the mattress, "Yeah but still… my back and hips are killing me."

Softly rubbing her lower back posessively, "Well it's proof we had a good time. I'll try not to over do it next time… though, no promises."

Groaning slightly displeased, "Whatever you ass, how am I supposed to go to work now! I had a report to finish by tonight Korra!"

"Right… mmm, don't worry I'll finish it for you."

Glaring at her, "Do you even know what I'm working on right-"

"The vandalizing case from Republic High right?"

Giving her that look, "Ughh…"

"Come on baby I work for the RCPD now so it's really hard not to know what's going around in this city," laughing slightly.

Letting out a sigh of defeat, "Fine I'll take you up on the offer this time but next time don't-"

"Fuck you so hard?" Smirking smugly as Asami blushes, "Well you pretty much asked for it love. Anyways, I'll get to it now. I do also have a few other reports to clean up…"

"Like?"

"Mmh… just the usual consultations for the other teams. Ah, right before I forget, I meant to ask you if it was alright if I met up with Iroh later? We never finished our talk at the party"

Wincing slightly, "Sorry… but no of course I don't mind. Have fun alright?"

"Thanks love! You're the best," giving her a couple kisses on the face, "I'll be back later in the afternoon to check up on you."

"Okay, text me if you need some clarifications then alright?"

"Always," kissing her lips once again, "But before I go, you need anything? Want me to set some water aside or put a change of clothes in the bathroom for later?"

Sinking comfortably into the mattress, "That would be amazing, thanks Korra."

Grinning slightly, "Let me know if you need anything else and I'll be back in a flash." Standing up, "Okay, I'll be back later then."

"Have fun."

"I try!"

After Korra took care of her girlfriend's needs, she head off to the station by foot. Walking into the station with some pride, she went into Team 7's room and pulled out her seat of the new desk that was there.

"Mornin' Korra!" Bolin energetically says as he takes a short break from his paperwork.

Setting down her bag on the chair, "Hey Bolin, Mako."

"Hey," Mako stoically responds with his eyes glued to the paper.

Stretching out her back, "How's the case going? You finish gathering the materials for the report yet?" She asks while walking over to Asami's desk.

"Almost, I just need to tighty up the kid's testimony. But what's up? Where's Asami?"

"Mmh," grabbing her lover's report from the desk, "She sort of… injured her back so she's resting at home."

"Oh no! How'd she do that?! Is she alright?"

"Don't worry she's fine Bo, just a little sore… she overdid it with her exercise last night."

"Exercise? After the party? Hmm…" Mako mumbles while giving Korra the eye.

"Aww that sucks! I hope she recovers soon! Tell her to eat lots of bananas."

Korra blinked before smirking, "I'll tell her to eat some when I get home. Anyways… let me see what you got. I'll finish the report for her since I'm not too busy. On the side note, have we gotten any new cases?"

Putting together the files, "Not really, after the whole Avatar and Hiroshi Sato incident, you'd think that crime would've sky rocketed but it's been more quiet around town strangely enough."

Korra looks off to the side, "Hmm… that's… interesting…"

"I know, but that still doesn't mean we should let our guards down."

"Yeah you're right… anyways, let's hurry up and finish so we can go get a bite to eat. I promised that I'd drop by later so I'll get Asami something to go from Narook's."

"Yes! I change wait for lunch! Only a few more hours and I can have my delicious seaweed noodles," Bolin says while practically drooling.

"You and your noodles, spirits bro what else are you obsessed with?"

Taking the opportunity Korra slyly says, "Opal."

Blushing like crazy, "What?! Oh pssh no! Am not!"

"You so are! You two are all lovey dovey everyday I swear."

"Speak for yourself Korra! It's obvious that you're dating Asami now!"

Grinning with pride, "I am. So what? Jealous?"

"Am not! You two are smouldering sometimes! I swear you're stuck to each other like glue or something so you might as well and be known as-as KorrAsami!"

Laughing amused, "Is that an insult or a compliment? But two can play that game, Bopal."

Before any of them could continue with their mini bantar, Mako stepped in. "Oh come on you two. Stop acting like children and let's finish so we can eat at a normal time. We should be done in about two hours if we're focused."

Letting out a fake scoff, "You win time… Bopal."

"It's a draw… KorrAsami."

"Hmfp!"

"Hmfp!"

Rolling his eyes, Mako went back to work and after the team finishes, they all left to Narook's for lunch. When they got there, they all had a good time together, eating and having small talk until Korra excused herself to go home. She ordered a serving of seaweed wraps and then practically sprinted home back to Asami. But, before she went back, she made a quick pit stop. After getting her 'bonus' item, she was finally at the door and pretty much fumbles, almost dropping the keys before unlocking it and pushes it open while saying, "I'm home!"

Sitting freshly showered and dressed on the couch, "Welcome back babe."

Heading towards the sofa with a small grin, "I got you some seaweed wraps."

Asami turns around and rests her bicep on the backrest of the couch, "Thanks I was just starting to get hungry."

Handing her the brown paper bag, "You're welcome. How's your body?"

"Been better but good, how'd the report go?" Peaking into the bag, Asami's brow went up, "Wait, what's with the banana?"

Laughing slightly, "The report was good and Bolin told me to get you some."

"Why?"

"Well, I told them that you were sore from too much exercise and strained yourself."

Asami almost dropped the bag, "Wait, you said what?! Korra! There's no way anyone is going to believe I exercised after a party! Seriously?"

"Bolin did," shrugging innocently, "But Mako on the other hand… eh."

Face palming herself with a slight blush, "Great… you do know that neither of them know you have a…" glancing down to Korra's pants, "A packet right. They're gonna think, or well, at least Mako, that we have hella rough or… or kinky sex! Come on Korra, this is why I don't talk about my sex life! What if he thinks I'm into some weird shit?"

Plopping down on the couch next to her, "Well you do like it rough." Cutting Asami off before she could start, "Besides, let them think what they want, at least we're having fun."

Easing into Korra's body, she lets out a soft sigh. "Yeah I know but still, I don't want them thinking I'm loose, or, or you know… I am their team captain."

"Hey…" looking Asami in the eyes, "Don't worry about those little things. You're a wonderful captain Asami. I haven't met anyone that has out shined you in all my years that I've traveled around the world. You are amazing and I am so fortunate to have such an wonderful and caring girlfriend so don't let anyone who tells you less bother you."

"Korra…" smiling warmly, "I love you."

Grinning happily, "Love you too."

They ended up having fun before watching some movers together. Then, at some point Korra started a tickling war for no reason. Asami, of course, yelped out of surprise and flailed about trying to get Korra to stop. But obviously she failed miserably, that is, until she was helplessly pinned down and took that opportunity to nibble that sensitive spot behind Korra's ear.

"DAH! Asami!"

Giggling adorably, "You asked for it! I barely finished my food Korra! Are you trying to make me puke?" Pushing her off to the side.

"Not my fault you looked so twickle-able! You were cute, I couldn't help myself."

Slapping her softly, "Hey! You're asking for it later then." Eyeing her slightly flirtatious, "Just watch out for that cute booty of your's later this week."

Gasping amusingly, "Oh my! Ms. Sato! I didn't know you were after my ass."

Chuckling in agreement, "The hardest one I have and will ever chase after.

Making a lopsided grin, "I'll take that as a promise then!"

"Korra! Geez stop it you're so embarrassing."

"I can't help it!"

Asami's cheek was slightly pink before she looked back at the TV and spoke up, "You know, you've really changed."

"Have I?"

"Yeah, before everything happened you were… mmh… how do I put this? Never this affectionate before?"

Thinking back to herself, "Uhh… I guess you're right? I've never really thought about it before."

Rubbing her toned thigh, "Well I'm happy, it just means you're comfortable around me."

Korra blushes unintentional, "Y-Yeah I guess…"

Smiling content, they enjoyed each others presences before Asami looks at the time and remembers, "Wait isn't about time you meet up with Iroh?"

Korra's cyan eyes snapped open, "Oh shit!" Jumping off the couch in a rush, "I got to go! Sorry babe I'll be back later!"

"Okay! Have fun and don't be out too late!" Hearing the door slam shut, "Oh Korra…"

Quickly going into an all out dast, she ran past people left and right towards the Jasmine Dragon Cafe downtown. When the cafe was finally in sight, she could see Iroh sitting alone in the corner sipping some tea. "Shit!" Pant after pant, she was finally pulling the door open and practically shouted, "Iroh!"

He set down his cup of tea before looking up and smiled, "Hey Korra, glad you could make it."

"S-Sorry… I'm… late… got… caught up… with taking to Asami…" taking a seat, "A-Anyways…" finally catching her breath, "Did you want to get down to business?"

"Mmh… well," glancing side to side, "We should head out to somewhere more… private."

Raising a brow, "Sure would my house work?"

Slowly shaking his head, "A place this is absolutely discreet."

Korra blinked before thinking about it. Then, after a few moments, "I know just the place… come on, I'll lead you to it."

They left the cafe and Korra headed to the only place she knew that was safe, her old warehouse. They even purposely took the long way away, going through alleyways and even across rooftops to avoid any possible tails. It didn't take long for them to reach the warehouse and once there, Korra stood in front of the build with a solemn look.

"I never thought I'd be back here again…"

Looking over to his sister, "Sorry…"

"Oh! No it's not your fault, it's just… weird memories and all… anyways, let's go inside."

Korra pushed open the heavy door and they walked towards the abandoned sofa. "Well… make yourself at home."

Iroh nodded before taking a seat and rested his elbows on his knees. Bringing his hands together he gathered his thoughts before speaking up. "Have you been watching the news from the Earth Kingdom lately?"

Raising a brow, "No… I've been busy so… why? Don't tell me?"

"Mmh… well, I have been quietly investigating around to make sure my suspicions are correct, but, I am fairly certain that something is happening over there…"

"What do you mean?"

"Well firstly, there have been rumors circling around about 'vicious' attacks for the past few months or even possibly rooting back to years."

"Just like my persona…"

He nods confirmingly, "But, of course, those cases have all been dismissed as overkill from a 'torturous' serial killer. This alone is not much however, when I delved further into said subject I discovered that the attacks… they're… how should I put this, more barbaric? Rabid? Sloppy?"

Korra let this news sink in before saying, "Don't tell me…"

They looked at each other with serious expressions before simultaneously saying, "New beasts."

"There has been a sporadic increase in cases and all of them are left with fatal casualties and no witnesses. But, despite the case being very 'open,' it is actually quite secretive case due to the circumstances… however due to our city's alliances, I have fortunately been able to secure some photo evidence." Reaching into his jacket, he pulled out a pile of photos, "What you think?"

Korra's lips thinned out, not amused as she grabbed the stack. Looking at them one after another, "They are similar… but… different." Glancing back and forth at two imagines, "Look, in these two photos they have strikingly similar causes of death, severed throats, but, if you pay attention to the claw marks, they're a different width."

Setting them all down on the old rustic table, Korra started analyzing them carefully. "And in this particular one, this person is dominantly left handed versus the others."

Rubbing his chin, "You are right… I did not consider these factors in full detail. Hm, let's organize them and see if we can match them per each culprit."

"Yeah, let's…"

Photo after photo, Korra and Iroh managed to confirm at least five different culprits. However, the amount of miscellaneous incidents far outnumbered the ones counted for.

Letting out a deep sigh, "We've getting nowhere!"

Frowning frustrated, "We have managed to account for five recurring people… but, all of these," looking at the uncategorized photos, "This is extremely unsettling Korra."

"I don't understand… why are there so many? I thought Hiroshi…" Korra lowered her eyes and thought to herself before recalling Hiroshi Sato's words, "(This is only the beginning) that's right… the beginning…"

Looking over at her, "What?"

"The beginning. Those were one of Hiroshi Sato's last words. He said that 'this is only the beginning' and that 'this world is changing.' Was this what he meant? Well whatever the case, this only means that the serum he created, it's out there… somewhere in the Earth Kingdom."

"If that is the case, we will have to contact the others. This is not something we can stop just the two of us. That serum is out there… anyone can get infected and the world's balance will drastically shift."

Nodding in agreement, "You're right. We've been separated, hunting on our own for far too long and now this? I didn't expect their research to resurface so quickly… I mean, I've been hearing around these past few years that the others have been taking down some heads here and there but this is…"

"Catastrophic."

Russling her hair in annoyance, "Have you been in contact with anyone? I've been under the radar for quite some time so you're the only person I've got."

"Well… I have only been able to keep in contact with one person, but, I have not heard anything from her recently. The last time I made contact with her was when she told me she was going to occupy the territories in the Earth Kingdom."

"Oh… who?"

"Kuvira."

AN: hahaha *sweats a little* well let me know if you want a misc smut scene or epilogue or something, I might do a sequel but honestly that'll be a few months to write. But, my direct course of action now is working on posting a short fanfic on my instagram acc and then after that, on the request I got from changingdestiny40 But, OOF this one go me all like *smirks, evil laugh and creepy snickers*