Author's Note: I'm hoping this story lasts at least five chapters, which isn't really a lot, but I've never written one that long so I'll be happy to get that far. I hope you guys like it! (Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: The Legend of Korra or any of its characters.)

Korra slurped on her noodles happily, savoring the warmth that spread from her belly to her toes. It was snowing in Republic City, which meant most people were huddled inside around their fires dreading the shoveling they would have to do. But Korra had been raised in the snow and ice, and she never felt more at home then when the white stuff was coming down. Plus, she could just waterbend the snow off the training grounds at the Air Temple no sweat.

Just as she finished the last of her noodles, she saw a shadow run by in the corner of her eye. Korra turned sharply to catch a glimpse, but no one was there. She couldn't hear the sound of footsteps crunching the snow, nor did she see any tracks. The Avatar shrugged, because really who could take her? She walked toward the direction of the marina, hoping to catch a boat to the Island before the storm really hit. The White Lotus, not to mention Tenzin, always got on her case if she stayed in the city without telling them first.

By the time she reached the house it was dark, and the building smelled like Pema's cooking. She rubbed her full stomach guiltily since Pema had probably made enough to accommodate her usually endless appetite. Korra trudged up the front steps to the main building, ignoring the pointed looks of the White Lotus on guard. She slammed the door with extra force once she made it inside, that would show them who was in charge.

She kicked off her boots and threw her parka on a hook near the door. The dark blue clashed with the bright orange and crimson coats that belonged to the airbender family. It reminded her that while she might as well be Tenzin's family, she had her own in the South Pole waiting for her.

Where will I go after Republic City anyway? I'm sure there's someone, somewhere that needs my help. Especially now that I can airbend and go into the Avatar State.

Korra shook off the thought and continued to the dining room. She could hear music coming through the radio and voices laughing all together at something, most likely Meelo. Her hand was on the doorknob when it flew open from the other side and smashed her into her.

"ARGH!" She pressed her hands to her face and stumbled a few steps back. Her nose had a heartbeat and the rest of it felt like she'd been sat on.

"OH KORRA! I didn't see you there, you know, behind the door. Are you hurt? Did I hit you hard?" Bolin was frantically tugging on her arm and trying to life her up. She rubbed her face once more and allowed him to pull her up. She was immediately engulfed in one of his bear hugs, which crushed whatever wasn't by the door.

"Hey, I heard someone yell." A deep voice reached her ears and her cheeks grew warm.

"Why? No one was yelling, and I definitely didn't hit Korra in the face with a door." Bolin raised his hands innocently.

"What?" Mako tore his gaze from Korra's red nose to Bolin's twitching eyebrows.

"…What?"

"…Anyway…Korra, when did you get here?" Mako returned his gaze to his recently made girlfriend.

"A few minutes ago actually, sounds like there's a party going on in there." She looked over Mako's shoulder and caught a glimpse of Pema pulling Meelo back into his seat.

"Well come on, you don't want to miss it," He laughed and grabbed her hand, pulling lightly.

Korra smiled, blue eyes lighting up, and followed him to the others. They greeted her cheerfully, except Tenzin who frowned at her lateness, and she took her seat beside Mako. The food was pretty much demolished, especially around Bolin's spot, so no one would notice her lack of appetite. She pretended to listen intently to Ikki's monologue about her day, from the moment she woke to a couple seconds ago. All she could really think about was the fact Mako was still holding her hand.

Bolin came in from whatever adventure he and Pabu had gone on, and turned up the radio. The song changed to an upbeat swing, and Korra began to nod along with the beat. "Come on Mako, dance with me."

He rolled his eyes and shook his head at her antics, tugging at his scarf. She stuck out her lip at him and stood up, gesturing for Bolin to join her. They were both terrible dancers, because while Korra had the fluidness of a waterbender and feet as light as an airbender, she could not master the idea of a beat. Bolin was just too hyper to take something like dancing seriously. Soon the entire room was laughing at their antics, and eventually all three airbender children decided to save the show.

Korra laughed and leaned against the wall next to the radio to rest. She could feel the song pound in her chest, matching the beat of her heart. She had closed her eyes to relish the moment of peace and happiness, the first she had felt since coming to Republic City, when the radio fizzled out.

Her sky-blue eyes snapped open, and she glanced to see if it had come unplugged. However nothing appeared wrong, the dial still shone brightly against the dull metal. Korra looked to the others, and realized they were still dancing and laughing as if it the song had never stopped.

"Good Evening fellow citizens of Republic City, this is Amon."

Korra froze, adrenaline and fear pounding through her veins, and faced the radio once again.

"There have been rumors that I have perished, vanished in the ocean, but I am very much alive. And I intend to finish what I started here. So, Avatar Korra, if you're listening, know I do not go back on my promises and. You. Will. Be. Destroyed." The radio grew silent, static filling the air like electricity.

Korra sent a blast of air at the machine, effectively smashing it against the wall. All she could hear were the pieces hit with a metallic cling and the sound of her own heavy breathing. Her mind reeled and stormed over this new development, it was impossible. Amon is dead, they saw his boat blow up. The only things left were ash and wood.

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