A/N: MISS ME GUYS?! I'm woking almost daily and I feel like crap, as to that effect. But nevertheless, despite this pesky little hiccup-I wanted to get word out any way I could, and since for some strange reason the site is being buggy, I wasnt able to work on this anywhere near as much as I would've liked. Still...so many reviews!

I love you guys so much! *Cries*

Now, this chapter might be a bit confusing consider I haven't done something like this in awhile. With good reason! My job has been beating the living hell out of my as of late! This was REALLY had to write with being tired from work; exhausting, actually. But I'm proud of it, and I hope you enjoy it as I finally get some rest.

This story was birthed from the idea that I've been rewatching the Legend of Korra like crazy as of late. And this idea just sort of..happend, really. I hope ya like it!

Well...here ya go! =D Sorry if its short! But hey, at least I'm back! And now, I present to you...

...Left my Heart in the Water!

"What have we here...?"

~?

Cascade

The South Pole was the picture of serenity.

Shimmering seas of and white snow all; its every edifice seemed to promise peace and tranquility for those who dwelth within. It was here that the those of the Southern Water Tribe and the hardy folk who inhabited it, dwelt. Sheltered away from the politics of the world andt the chaos of its cities and towns, they lived a peaceful life here. There was a simplicity to life here, a sense of family, a close-knit community who cared for their own, but did not turn others away out of simple greed.

The people of the south were a kind, but hardy folk, capable of enduring whatever nature threw at them. And as a reward

Most dreamed and went their entire lives without setting foot in this snow tundra, went to the afterlife without behold without beholding the majesty of the southern lights. It was a wonderous place, for those capable of weathering the foul and fickle elements, the reward was great indeed.

In the time since the hundred year war, the people here had formed a tenuous peace amongst themselves; living a fair, if sometimes harsh life amidst the snow drifts. But most prospered regardless. Yes, it was peace, and peace was always preferrable to its unruly brother, chaos.

Today that peace was shattered.

"Waaaaaaah!"

A child's cry split the comparitve silence of Tonraq's igloo, jolting him out of a fitful slumber. Blearily, he turned his attention toward the fur-skinned crib. He didn't have to look twice to know that his daughter was wide awake, screaming for attention. At only three months old, Korra had already proven that she did not like to be ignored. Indeed, she seemed to realize he was awake, and he wasn't paying attention to her. That, Tonraq knew, was nonsense, but sometimes it seemed she really was sensitive to these things...

Beside him, Senna groaned.

"She's crying again, huh?"

"Yeah...

His wife-bless her-was already up, reaching into the crib to scoop her out. Those tiny little eyes were squeezed shut in defiance, her small mouth still open in a loud cry. It didn't trail off in the least as her mother pulled her close to her chest; it seemed she wasn't hungry, after all. No need to change her diaper, either.

Senna sighed softly, rocking the mewling babe in her arms, humming. "There, there, Korra. Its okay...sh...mommy's here." Impossibly, she only wailed louder. "Okay, that didn't work." Tonraq took that as his cue that it was time for him to get up. Flopping out of bed, he gathered himself up and reached for her his crying daughter.

"Here, let me take her."

Senna proffered her without a word; sure enough, Korra quieted.

"Such a daddy's girl." she hummed softly, touching a hand to her child's cheek. Then, inexplicably, Korra stared screaming again; this time even louder. The parents exchanged a bewildered glance.

"What's gotten into her?"

"I don't know-

BA-KRAM!

With a deafening crrrraaaaack of a sound, something thudded into existence just outside the homestead. The entire world seemed to start in surprise, then hold its collective surprise. Silence fell. No words were needed, no thoughts shared between them as they scrambled outside to see what could've caused such a commotion.

Tonraq, still holding Korra, didn't get there first.

Senna did. What she found there, just outside their home, cradled in a crater-doubtlessly the source of the noise- baffled her. It looked like...she didn't know what it looked like.

She found herself staring at a tiny bundle of cloth. Closer inspection revealed that it was no mere base bundle; there was something inside that delicate-looking cloth. Curious, she reached down and plucked it up off the snow, dusting it free of the wet slush. Almost immediately, a loud wail sound vented from the parcel. "Waaaaaaaaaah!' Spirits preserve me! Senna gasped, and would've dropped the parcel right then and there, but, her maternal instincts kicked in and caused her to clutch it close. Fear and confusion clutched at her breast,

Tonraq stifled a small smile at his wife's skittishness but his amusement didn't last long when she turned to face him, presenting the offering in question. A quiet oath fled from his lips.

"What in the world...

Th bender's mouth opened in a small, round O. It wasn't some gift. It was a child. A mewling babe, only a few hours lold. Here. Out in the cold. That shouldn't be possible. No infant-much less a one that looked to be a newborn!- should be able to survive out in the cold like this the threshold like this. They peered down at him in disbelief and amazement. How had he gotten here? At that very moment the baby ceased its cries and opened its eyes.

Blue.

That was Senna's first thought as she stared down into those bright pools, squinting up from that whiskered face. She looked deeper and saw power. A power so terrible that she could barely grasp at the enormity of it-and that frightened her. All that strength, made manifest in this child. This boy...what was he? Something in her heart trembled, though she knew not why.

"I don't believe it." Tonraq murmurred, clutching a fur-clad Korra to his chest. "How did he get out here?"

Senna didn't know what to say. What could she say?

Then those pudgy little arms reached up at her and Tonraq, tiny fingers curling in planitive need. The mother made a delighted sound, her squeamish anxiety all but forgotten as she stared down at that little button-like nose, gently tickling with a finger. The child grinned toothlessly. In that instant, Senna was stricken. "Oh, he's adorable!"

"We can't just leave him out here...

"No, I suppose we can't."

Korra, sweet, tiny Korra, seemed to burble her agreement. Those bright blue eyes fastened on the child in Senna's arms, staring at the whiskered infant.

Tonraq and Senna exchanged a bemused glance.

"Korra seems to like him..."

"What shall we call him, then?" Senna asked at last. Her mind frowned a bit at her own inquiry. He certainly knew how to cry. Poor little guy.

"He already has a name." Tonraq murmurred, sounding slightly awed. "Look." Their eyes fell to the words stitched into the cloth of his red blankets. Senna hummed thoughtfully to herself. Such a strange name. She'd never seen one like it before, not in all her years. She tried it out, sounding out the boy's name, rolling it on her tongue.

"Naruto."

In response, the boy smiled that same, toothless smile. In Tonraq's arms, Korra gurgled happily, content.

And so, a legend began.

A/N: And so there you have it! NarutoxKorra, growing up together in the Avatar-verse! Initially, I had thought to go with the whole NARUKO idea, but hey, I already have a fem!Naruto and Avatar story in the works. Avatar: A Legacy Untold! After all, I've tried so many different offshoots off the Avatar genre as a whole that I finallythought to myself, you know what? I should get back to basics. And so here we are, at the start of it alll...and hilarity shall ensue! Naruto will have his chakra still, but as to being a bender...well, his situation will be...unique. Wonder what I mean? Well, you'll just have to stay tuned to find out!

So...in the Immortal Words of Atlas...

...Review, Would You Kindly? And of course, enjoy the preview!

(Preview!)

"Naruto~!"

The blond groaned and tried-unsuccessfully-to bury his head into the pillow to muffle out the sound of the voice. His body nestled deep, deeper, under the furs of his bed and lay very still, as though, if he were just still enough, she'd let him sleep in. It worked for all of three seconds. Then someone ripped open the flap of his igloo. Aaaaargh! Shards of light stabbed into his bright blue eyes, blinding him. Blearily, his mind reached out and bent the shadows around him-yes, the shadows!-enclosing himself in a coccoon of darkness. Sweet, blessed darkness. Ah. Now he could rest. If she'd just leave him be-

"Aha! Found you! Now...wake up!"

Then someone jumped on him.

"Ooof!"

Being an astral bender -damnded White Lotus, dubbing him as such!- certainly had its perks, but this was not one of them. He couldn't bend the elements in a conventional sense like most-rather, he bent other things, things one might not expect. Shadows were but one of them; good for muffling nose and keeping the light out of his eyes...not so much for dealing with the impact of a seventeen year old girl jumping up and down on his chest.

With a groan and a wheeze he felt the air exploded out of his lungs. he lost control of the element and collapsed against the bed, strong arms pinning him down. Bright blue eyes stared back at him from a heartshaped face, framed by chestnut hair, her mouth set in a cocky, cheery little grin. He didn't want to smile he told himself, his mouth just happened to be moving in that direction when he saw her.

"Korra...get off."

"Nope." impossibly, her grin gew. Naruto growled half-heartedly at her, a stray spark skittering between his teeth. It was well within his power to simply become the energy-the lightning-and give her a good jolt for her troubles. It wasn't lightning in the sense of Firebending; not when he could physically become the element, radiate it from his skin with a simple thought. A strong enough jolt could paralyze someone, cause muscles to clamp down, atrophy, even. But he wouldn't do that to Korra. Couldn't. After all, she was his best friend.

"Is there a reason you got me up so early?" he sighed at last, hoping the traitorous beat of his heart wouldn't betray him. A master bender she might be, but Korra could be very...oblivious to certain things.

"My firebending test is today." she said it was though this explained everything. "You promised you'd watch."

...I did?" his jaw opened in a bone-cracking yawn. He'd meant it in jest, but her eyes flashed. Uh-oh.

Then the watebender gave him a shake that sent his head spinning. Gah! So strong!

"Yes, you did!"

Naruto groaned, aquescing to her demands at last. "Alright, alright, let me up...you've kind got me pinned here." A pause. "Not that I mind." Shit! Why did I say that?!

Korra colored and clamored off of him. Oh. Naruto blinked. Ohhhh...

Not so oblivious after all, then...

R&R! =D