The Move

Intro: A Talk With My Past Self

Korra's POV

"Are you absolutely sure that this is what you want to do?"

I look off to the side and scratch my cheek. "I've done a lot of thinking about this. A lot. Not just by myself, but with everyone coming along with us. This is something I definitely want to do."

"What about Republic City? About being their Avatar?" The sad look in his eyes almost bring me to tears. With Republic City being his legacy and the home of his now deceased wife, I know it pains him to see me leave it behind.

"Aang, you were best known as the traveling Avatar, never in one place, always running from Azula. I know you made this city to be your home after all those travels, but it's time for me to move on. This was never my home either, and Katara wouldn't want me to feel tied down here."

A sad smile graces his lips. "You're right. She wouldn't."

"You've built an amazing home for many people. Even with criminals lurking, just knowing that you built this place inspires many benders, young and old, to keep the peace you envisioned for Republic City. It doesn't need an Avatar when your statue serves as a symbol of peace."

"Besides, you're family is coming with us. It just doesn't feel the same for anyone without Katara. No matter where we ventured off to, she was always waiting for us to return with the one of the warmest smiles I've ever known. Try not to worry too much. Even though she pretends like she doesn't give a damn, Toph always keeps an eye on the city. I can give her a spiritual kick in the shins to take action if necessary."

He lets out a short laugh that I can feel his pain and reluctance in.

"I respect who you are and all of your accomplishments, but it's time for me to live as Korra, and not as your shadow."

He gives me a pained look. "You know I-"

"I don't mean that in a bad way. I'm just saying, a lot of people wanted me to fill your shoes, when really...I just wanted my own pair."

His spiritual hands rest on my shoulders and with a smile, he says "I know. I'm being stubborn about it, but my intention was always to wish you luck on your new adventure ever since I sensed what you wanted. I would never hold you back, from anything. That would make me a bad mentor."

He sighs, but I can feel his anguish fade away. "I ran away from my Avatar duties as a child because I knew it meant I wouldn't be able to be a normal kid anymore. More than anyone, I understand the need to step away for a breather. May the spirits be with you on this new adventure, Korra."

Aang's form fades away from in front of me and everything goes pitch black. My face scrunches before I slowly open my eyes, cautious of the sunlight shining directly on my face. I blink a few times and my view now consists of Asami laying next to me, still asleep, looking angelic with her messy hair and the sun glaring behind her.

I smile. Waking up to her is one of the best things in my life right now. I contemplate waking her up by peppering her face with kisses, but I decide against it when another thought permeates my mind.

What was that dream?

My connection to my past lives is still not restored so I couldn't possibly have been talking to Aang. So why did it feel so...real?