The Avatar was glad to see Kuvira on the right side at last back where she belongs with the family who took her in. She knows it will take quite some time for anyone to truly trust her, but as long as she's trying that's what counts.
Commander Guan has been defeated, King Wu will remain in power until the time is right to implement democracy in the Earth Kingdom, Kuvira will stay with Su and her family making amends. . . all that's left is for the avatar to return to Republic City and wait for the next obstacle to arise, which eventually, it will.
Korra finds herself smiling at that realization. She's grown so much over the years, physically and mentally. Of course, her dream, and the dream of every avatar, is to restore balance to the world, but more and more she is realizing that balance isn't something that will ever truly be achieved. It's her job to keep the world at peace the best she can, the closest thing to balance she will ever get, but it's alright.
Now that there isn't a fight or an enemy, the only thing for her to truly worry about is Asami. She isn't naive. She knows that they will have their obstacles in life, and not everyone will be so accepting of their relationship, but as long as they have each other, that is enough for Korra.
After this last fight though, she's realizing that more people know about their relationship which means Asami will be in more danger now that more of the world is aware that the avatar has a weakness.
Korra sighed, dropping her head, and gripping the railings of the airship.
"I thought you might be out here."
At her soft voice, Korra's heart skipped a beat and she quickly replaced her worried expression with a smile, turning to Asami.
"Yeah, just enjoying the breeze," Korra looked Asami up and down quickly, making sure not to make her staring too noticeable.
Asami is beautiful. Korra doesn't think she has ever seen a more ethereal being in her life, and she knows she is so lucky to have her. If she ever lost her. . .
She closed her eyes quickly, shutting out the thought as quickly as it came.
"You may fool everyone else avatar, but you can't fool me," Asami, reached Korra, taking her hand gently.
"What do you mean?" Korra asked innocently.
Asami raised her eyebrow, pulling Korra closer almost forcefully making her blush, "Korra. . ."
The avatar sighed, pulling her hand from Asami's turning back to watch the horizon, "I'm just worried, that's all."
Asami once again stepped closer to Korra, placing a hand on her shoulder making Korra relax slightly.
"About?"
Should she tell her? Asami hates when Korra is worried about her and then she gets defensive saying how she can protect herself and that she doesn't need Korra's help.
Asami sighed, realizing what was bothering her, "You're worried about me, aren't you?"
Korra looked over her shoulder at her girlfriend with guilt, "I'm sorry, I know you say you can handle yourself and that you don't need my help, but. . . after what happened. . ." Korra sighed heavily, shaking her head.
"You don't think I can handle myself anymore," Asami said, standing next to her, leaning her elbows on the railing.
"I know you can fight, I do, but Jargala broke into your office and threatened you, Commander Guan kidnapped and brainwashed you. I just feel like. . . everyone I love would be better off without me. My enemies constantly use you all to get to me. We've been lucky so far, but luck doesn't last forever." Korra admitted quietly.
Asami stood upright, turning Korra to face her, an angry look on her face which surprised Korra, "Don't ever say that again."
"I-"
"No one is better off without you, especially not me. You were gone for years and I missed you more than you'll ever know. Even when you weren't here, we were still in danger, still fighting, and still dealing with enemies. You had nothing to do with that." Asami was gripping Korra's arms desperately like her life depended on it.
"Asami-"
"Korra, please, don't leave again," Asami whispered, searching Korra's eyes for any indication she may pick up and abandon her. She can't lose her again, she just can't.
Korra wasn't planning on leaving Asami. It wasn't until this moment that Korra realized exactly how much she meant to Asami, how much she loved her too.
"I won't leave," Korra promised, taking Asami's hands off her arms so she can hold them, "You're right, I shouldn't have said that. Again, I'm sorry for how long I was gone."
Korra looked down in shame but Asami shook her head, "I told you before, you have nothing to apologize for."
"I know, but I'm still sorry and I still feel guilty. I should have let you come when you asked." She admitted.
Asami was surprised at the confession, remembering that day.
"I was so weak and embarrassed, I didn't want you to see me like that. So. . . vulnerable."
Asami gave a small smile, "Korra, that's what relationships are. Being able to trust one another and be vulnerable. To pick each other up when the other falls, and when we are at our lowest."
"But I'm the avatar-"
"That doesn't mean you are not human. I will always be here for you, no matter what. Even if you try to push me away or say you don't need or want my help, I'll still be here, trying to do what I can to make sure you're okay."
Asami cupped Korra's face gently, "I love you."
Korra blushed, smiling at her girlfriend, "I love you too."
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Once the airship landed back at Republic City, Korra, and Asami walked hand in hand off the aircraft, Naga at Korra's side holding all of her belongings on her back.
"Where are you staying again?" Asami asked, concerned about Korra's living arrangements.
Korra shrugged, "Naga and I will find a place."
Asami clenched her jaw, looking away. Korra's eyebrows furrowed in confusion, "What is it?"
Asami looked back at her with pink cheeks, "I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to stay with me."
Korra was surprised, "Oh! I didn't- I-I mean, I didn't want to assume, or intrude or- I mean, you know. . ."
Asami smirked, stepping up to the avatar with their faces a mere inch apart, "Korra, you're my girlfriend, but before that, you were my best friend. Of course, I want you to stay with me. I was hoping you would."
Korra's heart was beating so fast she was sure Asami could hear it. It's not that she didn't want to stay with her, it's just, Asami is her girlfriend, her very gorgeous girlfriend who makes her so nervous and so happy. Living together might mess things up, or get weird and the last thing Korra wants is to make things uncomfortable between them.
Korra took a step back, clearing her throat, knowing space will help her think straight when it comes to Asami, "I mean if you're okay with it. I don't want you to be uncomfortable or feel as if I'm taking advantage since you know, you have a mansion. . . "
Asami gave Korra a deadpan look, a look that clearly meant, stop talking.
Korra stopped talking.
"You're staying with me," Asami told her, no, demanded.
All Korra can do was blush, and give a small nod watching Asami walk in front of her not being able to control her eyes from staring at her body while she walked away.
"Naga, Asami is bossy huh?" Korra smiled, Naga licking her hand in response.
Korra was still worried about so much, especially Asami's safety, but surprisingly what was worrying her more at the moment was living under the same roof as her. Asami is her girlfriend and she loves her, but she also makes Korra nervous, shy, and scared all at once which aren't emotions the avatar deals with very well.
She just hopes she doesn't screw it up.
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