When korra met katara: Disclaimer: I own absolutely nothing of avatar or legend or korra sadly. This is my first story so be kind but feedback is very welcomed so please review.

katara walked along the snow covered path to the little igloo in the distance. Many emotions stirred within her excitement, nerves, and a sadness that had present for the last week since her beloved betrothal necklace had been lost. As she walked along she lost herself in her thoughts they said they had found her the new avatar a little girl named korra in the southern water tribe. Katara was on her way to meet her and see for herself if this was true. What if this girl was nothing like Aang was she had seen her in the market with mother always causing trouble and running wild would she be able to handle seeing this complete opposite of her greatest love. But what if she were like Aang could she handle seeing the constant reminder of all she had lost. As she knocked on the door she pondered this.

The girls parents greeted her warmly, honored to have the waterbending master at their home. She walked past the white lotus guards who lingered about while girl packed she was being moved into a compound where she would kept hidden from the world here parents would be allowed to visit but for her safety she was to remain in the compound till she mastered the elements and was ready to accept the duties of the avatar. Katara was not fond of this idea it had only been 5 years since Aangs passing meaning the girl was just 5 years old she a child needs their parents not a set of guards and lessons but she would do her best to give korra the childhood she deserves.

Entering the room of the little girl she took it all in the bundle of furs that served as a bed lying under a stack of clothes for her mother to put into her bag. A small pile of probending cards scattered across the earthy floor a little shelf with crudely earth made figures clearly the child's own work and a radio sitting on the window sill broadcasting the latest pro bending match. Korra there's someone here to see you.

A little head popped out of the closet with followed by the head of a young polar bear dog

this surprised katara as they're known for being rather vicious but the beast seemed

totally calm in the young girls presence. Broken out of her thoughts by the girl now

standing in front her she bowed and said "hello young korra it is nice to meet you, my

name is katara I will be teaching you waterbending" everyone watched waiting to see what

would happen her parents just hoping she didn't say something rude while the lotus

looked on interest to see how the girl would react to signs of her training. Korras eyes lit

up as she tugged on katara sleeve and said "I gotts something for you!" katara watched

with amusement as the girl frantically dug through her pocket till that amusement turned to

shock as the girl held in her hand her betrothal necklace. Katara stood there stunned as

the girl babbled "this is yours I member, you should be careful katara you dont wanna

loose it again" she remembers Aang telling her the same thing after they got her necklace

back from the pirates. She feels korra pulling on her sleeve again, the old women bends

down and the girl ties it around her neck and with a smile says " I forgot! I gotta ask you

something!" "yes dear" katara replies with a smile "will you go penguin sledding with me!"

Tears gathering in her eyes she drawing the girl into her arms with a shaky laugh. For the

first time in 5 years katara feels peace. No this girl is not Aang but can tell she will just as

special to her.