#Jinora x Kai

[dragonfly0808]

The Side Project: Kainora Nation Rise!!!

Hi! Okay so, I’ve mentioned working on a little side project, and that side project about Legend of Korra and is a multi-chapter fic focusing on Kai x Jinora and their relationship!!!

The title is… Tall Trees Fall Hard

Takes place over the course of s3 of LoK, but tbh, this is about their friendship and romance, not about the plot, the plot comes in when it needs to (when it impacts their relationship) but it’s really not that important.

The babies are aged up to 17, the Avatar gang are early 20s

This fic has a heavy focus on airbending/Air Nomad culture and why Jinora loves it as much as she does, it also has a lot of focus on Kai’s transition from runaway thief to Air Nomad and there are a few moments between the gang and Kai/Jinora but the major focus is indeed on Kai and Jinora

I just posted the first 3 chapters today and then this will be the dates of the rest of the chapters:

Ch1; Turning Over a New Leaf

Ch2; A Breath of Fresh Air

And

Ch3; Old Habits Die Hard

^ November 8th

Ch4; I Can’t Stop Your Growing Roots- November 11th

Ch5; Ivy; Now I’m Covered in You- November 15th

Ch6; If There’s an Axe Behind Your Back Just Let me Know… - November 18th

Ch7; …Cause Tall Trees Fall Hard- November 22nd

Ch8; The Secret Garden- November 25th

Ch9; Pomegranates and Maple Leaves- November 29th

Ch10; Casting Light on the Turning Leaves and What I’m Supposed to See- December 2nd

Ch11; Over the Cuckoo’s Nest- December 6th

Ch12; The Lonely Nightingale- December 9th

Ch13; We’re a Sign of the Times- December 13th

I had a lot of fun writing this, as the first airbenders in nearly 2 centuries to fall in love and just overall very interesting characters with a fun dynamic, I always wished we’d gotten more of Kai and Jinora and their relationship

Hope you’ll give it a shot and that you’ll enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it!

[romancemedia]

Cartoon Romances + Cheek Kiss

[snellyboi]

Kai is dying, and while Katara works to heal him, Tenzin and Jinora talk about expression, while Kai and a mysterious old man talk about place…

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This is my FIRST EVER Legend of Korra fic and of course it doesn't star any of the fun characters lol

BUT YEAH I'm excited to write for Korra stuff! I'm hoping this story will develop into a larger Kainora fic down the line...but we'll see.

[creampuffqueen]

chapter two of my kainora fic is out!! if you like it i’d love if you’d leave a kudos or comment; they really make my day!!

[randomwritingguy]

The Myth of Y/N (Korra x Reader) Part 38

Y/N ALONE - PART THREE

Y/N'S POV

"What does it mean to be an Air Nomad?"

Tenzin's voice is loud, confident, rich full of wisdom and knowledge. I can feel it in my bones and probably so can the others in the room as we novices sit crossed leg outside on the training courtyard before him. Even the wind is absent, not daring to interrupt the moment.

The question is simple. Almost too simple.

Before I can answer, one fellow nomad raises their hand eagerly.

"Yes, Xi?"

"To master airbending!"

A simple answer but not at all correct. Or, at least, not entirely.

"That is an aspect of our nation, yes, but not the main purpose of our culture." Tenzin explains. "Anyone else?"

I raise my hand.

Tenzin spots my hand instantly and gives a hint of a smile. He's trying not to play any favourites but I still noticed it. "Yes, Y/N?"

"To be peacekeepers."

The smile on the master's face widens slightly in approval. "Elaborate."

I sit up straighter to reflect confidence in my answer. "To be an Air Nomad is to strive for peace. Violence is always the last resort, no matter how dire the situation is. That is our responsibility."

Tenzin nods in further approval. "Very good, Y/N. Well done."

I bow my head in thanks and slump back down slightly. I feel a nudge to my right side, and I glance to see Kai giving me a small grin. "Nice one."

I chuckle quietly. "Thanks."

"Of course, we must not forget the other important aspect of being an Air Nomad." Tenzin continues. "Does anyone remember that?"

I frown in confusion. Is there something I'm forgetting?

At my left, I see Opal with her right hand in the air slightly but not entirely, as if she's hesitating to give her answer. She bites her lip in nervousness.

She's worried she's wrong.

I nudge her slightly. "Don't be worried. You got this."

Opal quickly gives me a nervous smile and, after a moment, finally rises her hand into the air.

"Yes, Opal?"

"That all life is sacred?"

Tenzin's smile, full of warmth, is now directed at her. "Yes, Opal. Good job."

A bright grin etches on Opal's lips, and she turns to me and whispers a "Thanks."

I give her a smile back and turn back to our airbending master. I can't believe I forgot about that.

"Years ago, my father asked me the very same question I have directed to you all and the monks asked that same question to him as well. While the times have changed, while our nation has changed, our core mission is the same. To preserve peace and life, even the life of a spider caught in its own web."

Another hand raised this time. This time I can see its from Eshah.

"Yes, Eshah?"

"What about bad people? What about the people who are evil?"

That...is the same question I had in my head. And, knowing Tenzin so well, I know what he's going to say.

"That is a dilemma many Air Nomads face during their lifetimes." Tenzin explains gravelly. "Even my father faced it at the height of the Hundred Year War. He was pressured and told countless times that he had to take the life of Fire Lord Ozai. And yet, with the help of the lion-turtle, he found another way. He stood by his beliefs and found another solution. This can be a great lesson to us all. No matter how evil a person may be, no matter how much we may despise them, we must not act against the principles we uphold as Air Nomads. All of life is sacred, even the lives of those that the majority will think are otherwise."

I glance at the others, and I see them nodding their heads in understanding and agreement.

I don't nod. Instead, I frown as I try my best to ignore my frustration at the answer.

I also try to ignore the dragon's whispers at the back of my head.

How can Tenzin say that? After everything the Earth Queen did, how can he say that lives of people like her is sacred? What gives him the right?

No. Stop. Please. Not now.

"Which is why our presence in the world and our roles as peacekeepers are necessary. We have to put other lives before our own. Avatar Korra made the ultimate sacrifice when she turned herself in to save our nation. There are times where some of you might have to face a similar decision. In the end, it is either you or them. And the answer is always them. We must protect and preserve the life of others, even if it costs us our own. I understand that is a stressful burden, but we must stay strong for those who cannot protect themselves."

Now, that, I can agree.

I nod along the others in understanding and agreement.

I hope I don't ever find myself in that position. But, if I do, I will do whatever it takes to protect others...even if it means sacrificing my life to do it.

The words of the Kyoshi Warrior just uttered echo in my mind.

The Earth Empire. The Earth Empire. The Earth Empire.

Grating my teeth, I restrain the urge to let out a frustrated scream. I fucking warned Raiko about this and he didn't listen. He dismissed them all as just mere fucking rumours. Rumours.

Nothing about this are rumours now. The Earth Empire is the cold truth that none of what I heard was a hint of exaggeration. They were all true.

I hear a quiet curse muttered under Yukari's breath, clenching her own hands into fists in frustration. "What are they doing now?"

"They're taking our food and supplies!" The other exclaims panicked. "When some civilians protest, they get shoved and harassed! They even threatened arrest! What do we do?!"

Yukari opens her mouth, probably to attempt to give her some reassurance that everything is going to be fine, that they can find a way out of this, but no words come out. She closes her mouth into a firm line and her eyes flash with pain. The leader of the Kyoshi Warriors doesn't know what to do. No, she does know: They have to submit to it.

No.

"I'll deal with them." I declare, my own voice booming with power.

The two Kyoshi Warriors snap their gazes towards me, eyes widened and mouth agape. I can feel their shock from their looks alone.

"Don't be stupid." Yukari tells me. "One single airbender can't fight all of them and if you're going to ask us to fight with you, forget it. Even if we do drive them back, Kuvira will just send more troops to punish us. And don't you even dare suggest we abandon our home."

I stay silent. I just shake my head in refusal.

"No." I tell them. "I am going to make a deal with the Earth Empire."

"A deal?!" The other Kyoshi Warrior questions. "What kind of deal?"

I sharply inhale and exhale. "I know Kuvira personally. We first met back at Zaofu three years later. She even offered me to join her. I'll tell them I will go with them if they stop their harassment of Kyoshi Island If I can talk to Kuvira I might be able to convince her to stop all of this. Her and I are friends. She might listen to me."

Even as I finish my plan, I can see the many risks that come with it. So much of it can go wrong.

It seems like Yukari knows that too as she scowls. "You do realise how dangerous that is, right? They could just take you prisoner and still continue being tyrants. Spirits, they could just kill you for kicks."

"Do you have any better ideas?" I counter.

Neither of the warriors respond. They just exchange worried glances.

"You're just going to potentially sacrifice yourself to save some people you barely know?"

"Of course." I answer without hesitation. "Your lives are sacred. I will be doing a disservice to you and my nation if I just sat by and let you all suffer."

I march at a confident and determined speed but before I can go outside Yukari grabs my shoulder and gives it a tight squeeze.

"Don't be ridiculous." She tells me sternly. "We're coming with you. We aren't just staying in this shrine and do nothing."

My first instinct was to refute that idea and tell her it would be better if they stayed here. That idea immediately vanishes when I realise who they are talking to. They're Kyoshi Warriors. They may not be the fighters of old, but they still have their stubbornness. They'll go with me whether I like it or not.

And because of that, I nod in acceptance.

The walk down the hill and back to the village was a long and silent one. Yukari and her friend not once ask me if I am really sure about my plan. Honestly, I'm not so sure myself. Kuvira's lack of response to my letter isn't a good sign that our friendship is still intact. But maybe, just maybe, I could help snap her out of it? We have much in common. She might listen to me. After all, I owe her that much. She was the one who helped me come to the decision to join the Air Nation no matter what would happen to my relationship with my parents. This time, I'm going to help her.

When we finally reach the village, my heart freezes.

Before us, dozens of Earth Empire soldiers consume the small area with banners of their regime scattered all throughout it like a virus. Men, women, and children cower in terror as the masked troopers barge themselves into their homes and ransack everything of value they can find.

And the rest of the Kyoshi Warriors? They're just standing there. Their body language indicates they are trying everything in their power to resist the urge to help them, knowing the severe consequences that will ensue if they intervene. At the same time, their frustration and hatred at the Earth Empire and themselves radiates off them like a foul stench.

I also notice that Spectre isn't there. That means either he's still in the woods or he's been caught by the Empire. Let's hope it's the former.

"It's worse than I thought." I hear Yukari mutter, breathless at the sight that beholds us.

Clenching my fists in anger, I turn slightly in her direction. "You meet up with the other warriors and help the residents. I'll deal with the troops."

"Good luck." Yukari says genuinely.

Taking a deep, long breath, I advance further into the village.

It doesn't take long for the Earth Empire troops to spot me due to my colourful wardrobe. As I walk further and further, I hear whispers of conversation about me. I don't let their hateful gaze deter me. Not a chance.

Stopping with finality, I take another deep breath and then let out a booming command. "Who is the person in charge around here?"

"That would be me."

I turn sharply to see three figures approaching me. The man in the middle, marching towards me with his hands behind his back and with a sneer as poisonous as venom, bore no helmet of his own unlike his two companions who act more like bodyguards than troops. His piercing green eyes strike my very own and I tell from that look alone that he is the leader here. Good.

They finally stop a few breaths away, clearly unafraid of me. Either they are ignorant or foolish. Probably both.

"You're a long way from your temple, Air Nomad." The man in striking green uniform states with confidence. "And much further away from help."

I hold his gaze. "I've learned you can always find help in the most unexpected places."

The leader chuckles without humour. "Really, now? I admire your optimism, airbender, but I'm afraid none is coming to help you. However, that isn't important right now. What is, is that you should be aware that Kyoshi Island is the property of the Great Uniter and the Earth Empire."

I glance around and spot the banners that mark the regime once more. "So, I've noticed."

Clearly that wasn't what the man wanted to hear as his already present sneer increases tenfold. "Perhaps you fail to grasp my meaning, Air Nomad. You are trespassing on our island."

"The people here have accepted me therefore how can I be trespassing?" I ask. "If anything, I would argue that it is the Earth Empire who are the trespassers based on the fearful and uncomfortable looks on those you are taking advantage of."

His jaw tightens and his fists clench. I can feel the rage coming off him.

As much as I want to continue pissing him off, I know that if my plan is going to work then I need to get him to comply. I shouldn't push him too far.

Before he can retort or issue a command to his troops, I speak up. "But I'm not here to force you to remove your presence from Kyoshi Island nor am I here to make enemies with the Earth Empire."

My complete change in attitude causes the leader to stiffen slightly, his eyes widening a bit. Then, a split second later, he regains composure.

"Then why are you here, airbender?" He finally asks with intensity.

Taking another deep long breath to maintain my calmness, I exhale slowly and give him a determined look. "I wish to talk to the Great Uniter."

No-one says anything for a second, the air thick full of heat. I can tell that was the last thing anyone expected as I see the two guards' glance at each other slightly, their masks expressionless but the gesture that of confusion. The leader, on the other hand, has widened eyes for a brief moment but a second later starts chuckling. Then, that chuckling turns into laughter, which then turns into cackling. Cackling as if I just told the funniest joke in the entire world.

My eyes narrow and further clench my fists. "Is something funny?"

When the man finally finishes his laughter, he gives me a condescending grin. "You think any average Joe can just walk up and ask to talk to the Great Uniter? You are deluded if you think anyone is going to follow that request."

"I'm not any average Joe." I respond, not letting his words get to me. "In fact, your leader and I know each other quite well. One might say we are on a first-name basis. She even asked me to join the Earth Empire a year ago."

The man chuckles again, clearly not believing a word that I am saying. "Oh, really now? And what is your name, airbender?"

"Master Y/N of the Air Nation." I tell him. "And you are?"

"Commander Hion."

"Well, Commander, I respectfully request if you can get into contact with the Great Uniter. You can verify my comments with her."

Hion chuckles again, clearly amused with this. "Fine. I'll humour you." He pauses for a brief moment and the smile vanishes. "Hold on, where's your bison? An Air Nomad always travels with one."

I swallow. "Knowing Spectre, he probably got scared off when he noticed your arrival. He was always very twitchy. He's most likely half-way back to Air Temple Island as we speak."

My lie comes easily and without difficult. I just hope Hion will buy it.

Unfortunately, he seems suspicious of my answer. He turns to one of his troops sharply. "Take some of your men and search the island extensively, inch by inch. A big white bison wouldn't be difficult to find."

The troop silently nods and rushes off. As he does so, Hion turns back to me and gives me a smirk.

"Well then, Master Y/N, let's see if you are as close to the Great Uniter as you claim."

I nod. Before I start walking, I quickly steal a glance behind me. I see all the troubled and pained faces of the villagers and the Kyoshi Warriors. I see Yukari looking at me with concern and I nod slightly in assurance, to tell her that everything will be fine.

TIME SKIP

Just like my journey to the village with Yukari and her comrade, the walk to the Earth Empire airships silent and deadly. Well, almost silent. Despite the confident mask I wore when confronting Hion and the troops, I can feel my heart threatening to burst out of my chest like a predator that demands to be freed from its cage and the sweat around the palms of my rough hands. But I don't let it get to me, keeping my straight and neutral face so none of them can see my increasing fear.

When we finally enter an airship, the interior brings out memories of the Earth Kingdom airship that Mako, Bolin, and I stole to escape the ruined Ba Sing Se or the one that Team Avatar and others were on when we were finding airbenders to recruit. However, while the former had a sense of formal welcoming vibe and the latter a sense of coming home after a long day, this particular one had been militarised. All the life that might have been present once have been drained away, replaced with a dull silver grey with a touch of an acid green in some sections. Again, like outside, none of us says a word even when troops inside shot my escorts questioning and curious looks. No-one says a word.

Eventually, we reach the front end of the airship in a small-confined room where inside a radio and maps are located.

Hion, without a word, approaches the radio and turns it on. After a few minutes of requests to speak to the Great Uniter, silence falls on the other side. Then, just before it looks like the commander is about to check whether they were hung op on, a cold-robotic voice fills the tense atmosphere.

"This better be important, Commander Hion. I am busy."

The sound of that all-too familiar voice brings my heart to a stop and air ripped from my lungs.

Kuvira.

It's been so long since I've heard her voice. However, something's changed. Unlike when I met her back at Zaofu, her voice has an edginess to it that wasn't there before. It's more distant and more calculating.

Hion briefly stills uncomfortably at the displeasure in his master's tone but continues a moment after. "I apologise for disturbing you, Great Uniter, but something occurred on Kyoshi Island that I believe you should be aware of."

"And that is?"

Hion continued. "An Air Nomad was found approaching the village that we were occupying. An airbending master, actually. They claim that you know them and that they wish to talk to you."

When the commander finishes, the room is filled with an intense silence once more. Time seems to slow down as we all wait patiently for her response, and I can feel my heart returning to the frantic beating.

Eventually, Kuvira responds with a tense tone. "What is the Air Nomad's name, commander?"

"They say that their name is Y/N."

Silence returns but this lasts for only a few seconds this time as Kuvira speaks up, louder than before, with a sense of urgency.

"Where are they now?"

Hion slowly turns to me, his amusement now vanished, and responds while still locked eyes with me. "Right in front of me, Great Uniter."

"Leave us."

My heart skips a beat at the command whilst Hion's eyes widen in confusion. "Ma'am?"

"Leave us. I will talk to Air Nomad myself alone. Have you located their air bison?"

"W-We are looking for it right now." Hion stutters out a response, though the confusion is still evident. "But ma'am."

"I gave you an order, Commander. Leave us."

The man opens his mouth to respond then closes it, biting back whatever he's about to say. Then, he breathes out a heavy sigh. "As you wish, Great Uniter."

He places the radio onto the table and then walks past me, his teeth grating in anger as he realises that he was completely wrong about me. I give him a cocky smirk and a second later I am the only one in the room. Taking only a few steps that feels like I'm walking through water, I reach to the communicator, grasp the radio tightly, take a deep, long breath, and speak.

"Hello, Kuvira."

"Y/N. It's been a while."

I gulp. "It has. How have you been?"

"Quit the small-talk, Y/N. What are you doing on Kyoshi Island?"

"I could ask the same question to you, Kuvira. What is the Earth Empire doing here?"

"We are restoring unity to my nation which I stated in my letter, if you remember."

I clench the fist that I am not using. Damn, she's already bringing up that letter?

"I do." I softly tell her. "In fact, that is the reason why I wished to speak to you. Preferably in person."

"Tell me now. What do you want?"

Gritting my teeth, I continue. "I...I wish to join you into helping to restore the nation."

This time, Kuvira doesn't respond immediately. I wonder if she looks shocked or not. Would it be obvious or subtle?

"I am not a fool, Y/N." Kuvira growls, anger rising with each word she spits out. "I am not easily deceived."

Shit!

"Kuvira, I swear to you I'm not!" I exclaim. "You were right! About everything! Since I responded to your letter, I've seen just how terrible the Earth Kingdom has become without order and unity. Wu will be a terrible leader and bring the nation to ruin. I want to make sure that doesn't happen again! I do want to join you, I really do!"

Some of what I said was truthful. I do truly think Wu will be an awful leader of the nation. However, he would definitely be better than Kuvira.

She stays silent for an uncomfortable amount of time. Every second feels like an eternity as I wipe the sweat off my forehead, my hands getting sticky.

"Very well." Kuvira finally responds, her voice containing something I cannot distinguish. "I'll have you transported to my current location. There we can talk in person."

"Before you do," I quickly say before she can proceed. "I want your men to stop harassing people of Kyoshi Island. They have been abusing their power over them and those living there are terrified. They can stay on the island but please, Kuvira, just make them stop disturbing them!"

Another silence yet again. Shit. Am I pushing my luck?

"Fine." She responds sternly. "I'll give the order to Commander Hion to stop disturbing them."

...huh. That seemed easy. A bit too easy.

A wave of concern and suspicion washes over me but before I can act on that Commander Hion walks back in without knocking.

"I'm sorry to disturb you, Great Uniter, but my men were unable to locate the Air Nomad's bison."

"Where is it, Y/N?" Kuvira asks loudly without even addressing Hion.

"Like I told your commander, Spectre probably got scared off. He was always a bit twitchy." I lie smoothly, trying to not let the tension in my body seem evident.

The troops couldn't find Spectre? Either he's still on the island and somehow managed to avoid detection...or he actually left. To do what? To get help?

"I see." Kuvira simply responds. "Commander, take Y/N to a spare room. You will transport them to my current location. Order your men to suspend the raids of the villages on Kyoshi Island, also."

At the corner of my eye, I see Hion take a step back slightly in confusion. "Are...Are you sure, Great Uniter?"

"Are you questioning me, Commander?"

"No! No! Of course not! I'll get on it!"

"Excellent. Have your men take Y/N to their room. I need to discuss something with you before we depart, Commander."

Huh? What is she talking about?

I open my mouth to ask her what she means by that but before I could, both of my arms are grabbed by two soldiers and I am holstered up and, very roughly, guide (or, more accurately, push) me to an empty room.

"Stay here until we arrive, Air Nomad." One of the troops demands in a rough voice. Then, just as quickly as I was holstered up, slam the metal door in my face and I hear the dreaded lock, trapping me in my room.

Letting out a sigh, I drop to my knees and cross them into a meditative decision.

Well...it could have been worse.

Still, there are some things that are bothering me. Where in the spirits is Spectre? Why did Kuvira agree so quickly to my plea to stop the harassment of the villages? Because of our past friendship? What did she want to talk about to Commander Hion? And, of course, where am I being taken to?

As I hear the engines of the airship beginning to start up and I can feel the transport lifting into the beautiful blue sky, I feel a sense of uneasiness and worry wash over me like a tidal wave. Not mainly because of my unanswered questions, though that was certainly part of it, but...I have a strange feeling that something very bad is going to happen when I get to Kuvira.

First no Korra in sight, then the Yuchin Order, and now this. Did I receive my vision of Kyoshi Island to learn about those ancient radicals? Was it to sacrifice myself? Or was it to lay down the path for what is to come?

Closing my eyes, I take a deep, calming breath and try my best to untangle this web of questions and clues. I have a long journey ahead of me before I reach Kuvira.

Hopefully this uneasiness will fade by the time I arrive.

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And that's it!

I apologise for the long wait for this chapter and I thank you for your patience! I hope the wait was worth it!

Feedback is appreciated!

See you all in the next chapter! :D

[loudbananastarthief]

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ROUND 3, MATCH 5

Kataang previously defeated: Bosami, Azutara

Kainora previously defeated: Masami, Boleska

[nickle-moth]

This is a request from someone who, I think wants to stay anonymous!

The request was for Kainora! (Kai x Jinora) from The legend of Korra!

[linavender]

I just had a Kai x Jinora meltdown and saved all the art I saw of them on Pinterest. Another win for me

[hikaaa-bi]

ranking TLOK relationships bc i'm bored.

mako x asami (masami?? idk what the ship name is): bad but not horrible. they were a very generic vanilla couple who immediately broke up because of korra. they had no chemistry whatsoever and mako cheating on asami got rid of any potential that was there.

makorra: ugh. i don't like this ship. despite all of mako's flaws, i think korra was the toxic one in this relationship. she constantly kept blowing up at mako when he was just trying to help and support her. she takes out all her frustrations on him, barges into his office and destroys it bc he was doing his job. smh mako deserved better. (i know he was kind of an asshole too but at least he got called out for it; also I'm not a korra hater, i just don't like her in s2)

bopal: i hate bolin okay. he's not interesting, he's not funny and his sexual harrasment towards ginger is played for laughs. i can't ship this character with anyone because he keeps making mistakes and never gets called out for it. besides, even if he wasn't such an ass, bopal was a boring ship anyway. it had no substance to it, it's just "boy meets girl and they fall in love". opal isn't a very interesting character by herself either.

zhurrick: i regret to admit that i found this ship cute at first. but looking back, varrick treated zhu li like shit and never gets a proper redemption. he just delivers a half-assed apology and proposes to her, and she says yes. yay, problem solved! zhu li deserves better.

eska x bolin: walking red flag. this was another case of the show using a serious issue as a joke. eska is actively abusive and possessive towards bolin and it's just treated as "haha crazy girlfriend". bolin gets reprimanded for not breaking up with her sooner? as much as i dislike bolin, this isn't right either. men being abused is a very real thing, and should be taken seriously. it's not funny and it's not pathetic.

jinora x kai: it's alright. not bad, though we don't get to see enough of them. but from what we see, they seem to care about each other and work well as a couple.

korrasami: lots of potential but it was underwhelming. i get that it was restricted, so i can't blame the writers here. they did do a good job of writing a believable friendship between korra and asami, so it's not much of a stretch to imagine them dating.

[dragonfly0808]

New TTFH Chapter!

Chapter 7: …Cause Tall Trees Fall Hard

Of my Kainora fic is out now!!!

[ao3feed-piltovers-finest]

The awakening of Vi:Book one “Air”

by IDEK_O_O

197AG the greatly beloved Avatar Korra was killed in a mysterious explosion on one of her missions..She was only 44, the whole world mourned their loss before the nations decended into chaos once again secluding themselves from the other nations. But as one Avtatar falls another rises, the same year Korra passed an earthbender called VIolet Lanes was born in a small village in th earth kingdom...This is her story..

OR

The atla x Arcane AU nobody asked for (Rewrite of previous story)

Words: 2329, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Series: Part 2 of ArcanexAvatar

Fandoms: Avatar: Legend of Korra, Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021), Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death

Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M

Characters: Vi (League of Legends), Caitlyn (League of Legends), Jinx (League of Legends), Vander (League of Legends), Mako (Avatar), Claggor (Arcane: League of Legends), Mylo (Arcane: League of Legends), Korra (Avatar), Asami Sato, Cassandra Kiramman, Tobias Kiramman, Jinora (Avatar), Kai (Avatar), Silco (Arcane: League of Legends), Sevika (Arcane: League of Legends), Marcus (Arcane: League of Legends), Mel Medarda, Viktor (League of Legends), Heimerdinger (League of Legends), Original Characters

Relationships: Caitlyn/Vi (League of Legends), Claggor (Arcane) & Jinx (League of Legends) & Mylo (Arcane) & Vander & Vi (League of Legends), Jinx & Vi (League of Legends), Ekko/Jinx (League of Legends), Jayce/Viktor (League of Legends), Jayce (League of Legends)/Mel Medarda/Viktor (League of Legends), Caitlyn (League of Legends) & Cassandra Kiramman & Tobias Kiramman, Caitlyn & Jayce (League of Legends), Caitlyn & Jinx (League of Legends), Korra/Asami Sato, Korra (Avatar) & Vi (League of Legends), Caitlyn (League of Legends) & Mako (Avatar), Tobias Kiramman & Vi (League of Legends)

Additional Tags: Jinx Goes by Powder (League of Legends), Alternate Universe - Avatar & Benders Setting, Slow Burn, Kinda, Post-Avatar: The Legend of Korra, vi is the new earth avatar!!, Caitlyn is a waterbending cop that almost arrested Vi, (also kinda), Caitlyn and Vi are in Love (League of Legends), Caitlyn Needs a Hug (League of Legends), Caitlyn and Jayce are Siblings (League of Legends), Vi Needs a Hug (League of Legends), Good Sibling Vi (League of Legends), Protective Vi (League of Legends), Vi Needs Therapy (League of Legends), even more now cuz shes the avatar with dead parents, jinx isnt crazy, silco is an asshole(shocker), korra is sadly dead, SOS, but there are other LOK characters here so stay tuned, last point Jayce is bi and is in a poly relationship with viktor and mel for lols

Read on A03. from AO3 works tagged ‘Caitlyn/Vi (League of Legends)’

[believeinyourotp]

Best of the best

Korroh: I mainly shipped this because I said forget Mako.

Love it

Love is a strong word

It’s fine

Boroh: would love to see them chill together.

Bolin x Eska: I would love to see Bolin stand up to her bizarreness

Bolin x Opal

Kai x Jinora

Korrasami: they’re good, I think it’s interesting they have an ex in common and cheated on both of them, then Mako just became their friend lol

Kya x Izumi: the thumbnails cute

P’li x Ming-Hua

Pema x Lin: Tenzin’s love interests

Pema x Tenzin: they’re cute and have a nice little family

Zaheer x P’li: Bad ass tall girl x the leader of the Red Lotus

Tenzin x Lin: I love the idea of what ifs between them, but canonically just can’t see it

Wu x Mako: Ok, even though I haven’t watched the final season in its entirety, I just don’t think it’s one of the dynamics I’m into

Zhu’li x Varrick

Makorrasami: if they decided to become a polycule, that’d be cool

Kya x Lin

Mako x Iroh II: I’m not sure how to feel.

KorRyu: they were funny when they first met

HuanKorra: I think I did ship them a bit for a while, now not really

Jinora x Skoochy: the potential it had, yet they never met, and we never seen Skoochy again lol.

Only as friends

Bolin x Korra: I mean I can see why some people ship it, but I feel like it reminds me of my past relationships where I was put in an awkward position, where I felt that I should like them, I should date them, but the romantic feelings never came.

Irosami: I feel people shipped this because Mako was a jerk and a cheater, I don’t think that means he can’t be redeemed, but I feel sometimes his character needs time to win back the heart of his the watchers.

Bolin x Asami: Such pair the spares, I can’t see it romantically happening.

Opal x Korra: Gonna be honest, I might need to watch the series again, legally and safely.

Masami: They could have been cute but…

Kuvira x Asami: Well Kuvira is her friend’s enemy…

Makorra: F R I E N D S

The Krew

Kuvira x Korra: Maybe after a redemption arc

Bataar x Su: Nope, he lied

Kuvira x Zhu’li: ?

Iroh x Eska(?): Royals but no

Amon x Korra: He’s too far off in age, I have standards to uphold

Absolutely Not

Any incest ship

[creampuffqueen]

kainora fans rise up!!!!!! i’m posting a new fic onto ao3 as we speak

[kayray-art]

Here’s a list of my favorite and least favorite LOK ships. Any ship that isn’t on this list i either haven’t thought about, have a neutral opinion on, or just forgot about it but you can feel free to ask me about them. I may periodically update this list if my opinions change!

Obviously you don’t need to ship these/not ship these to follow me but I may talk about these ships in positive/negative lights so please be aware of that.

Ships I’m Obsessed With:

Korrasami

Wuko

Kyalin

Ships I Feel Neutral Towards:

Tenzin x Pema

Kai x Jinora

Ships I Just Don’t Ship:

Makorra

Masami

Makorrasami

Ships I Hate/Dislike:

Lin x Tenzin

Bolin x Red

Bolin x Esna

Opal/Kya x *any guy* (sorry bopal lovers)

Wu x *any girl*

[randomwritingguy]

The Myth of Y/N (Korra x Reader) Part 22

Another chapter for you all!

Hope you enjoy! :D

BA SING SE

NO-ONE'S POV

The sound of the speeder rushing down the calm tides of the ocean floor was a soothing background noise that drowned out the Earth into obscurity.

Sat in the small speeder were three individuals. Three criminals. Three of the most dangerous people on the planet.

Zaheer.

Ghazan.

Ming-Hua.

Members of the Red Lotus.

Zaheer had made tremendous progress since his escape from his imprisonment. In a short matter of time, he successfully broke the lavebender out of his specialised prison and together they rescued their waterbending friend. Now there was one left to go.

Her.

His beloved P'li.

Zaheer still remembers the desperate and pleading look on her features as the White Lotus dragged her away. He still remembers the tearful shouts of his name from her lips that echoed the halls. Her beautiful face still haunts his dreams. Her crimson eyes, delicately designed tattoo third eye, and jet-black ponytail. It had been so long. Too long.

But he will see her again.

What he hadn't expected was his airbending.

It was yet another tedious and repetitive day in his torturous cell when he discovered his abilities. He was always fascinated with the culture of the Air Nomads since he was a child despite his lack of bending. He was still able to become one of the most skilled warriors in history in his pursuit for true freedom in the world.

But this?

This was a sign.

As much as he hated to admit it, as much as he refused to accept the feeling, as much as he was so determined to escape from the horrid confides of his cell that has become his home for over a decade and see his friends again, there was a trace. A flicker...

...of doubt.

He felt it. He was beginning to lose hope. He was beginning to accept the possibility, the mere idea, that he might never taste freedom in the physical world ever again. That he might never see P'li, Guzan, and Ming-Hua. In that moment, he felt the chilling embrace of the reality of the situation.

And then Harmonic Convergence happened.

And then he was gifted airbending.

And then everything changed.

That was when his hope had been restored. That was when his certainty of his place in the universe was confirmed.

Zaheer and the Red Lotus will eradicate the scum of the world. It will rid society of corrupt Queens, Fire Lords, and politicians.

And, finally, balance will be restored.

Zaheer opens his eyes and lifts his gaze to the starry night once more. He hasn't seen those tiny flickers of light in years that felt like an eternity.

Yes, balance will be restored. No-one will stand in their way.

Not the Earth Queen.

Not the Fire Lord.

Not the politicians.

And not Avatar Korra.

Y/N'S POV

My hair blows against the wind as I stand on the top balcony gazing upon the upcoming destination we are about to arrive to. I see the iconic, or to some infamous, stretch of brick and heavily defenced wall that have only been at great risk once during the Hundred Year War.

Ba Sing Se.

I can't believe it. I'm actually going to be in Ba Sing Se.

I have read all about the city and some of its history in the books. I've read about all the crazy stuff that went down in the city during the Hundred Year War with Long Feng and the Dai Li. I've read how Princess Azula was able to effortlessly infiltrate the palace and take over the landmark with ease and seemingly kill Avatar Aang. That was the darkest moment of the war.

Thankfully, it isn't as bad as it once was. At least, I think it isn't as bad as it once was. Hopefully.

Glancing downwards, I see Jinora, Bumi, Eshah, and our newest recruit, Kai.

Much to our surprise and delight, just before we set off to Ba Sing Se, we managed to recruit another airbender. Around Jinora's age, he came to us after a, well, interesting performance done by the group as another method to persuade more to join the Air Nation. Admittedly the introduction was rough with him lying about his background and tried to run off with stolen goods, but I'm certain we can have him change his ways. We were all happy to have him on board except Mako. Though, I can't really blame him. Kai's actions probably triggered alarm bells in the detective's analytical mind. Bolin seems to be happy to have someone who can be a younger sibling to him.

But, much to my shock, the person who seemed to be the most thrilled to have Kai onboard was Jinora.

The memory is still fresh in my mind. I hadn't even got back onto the airship and I saw the young airbender stuttering and blushing to the newest recruit as she offered to train him. When I realised why I could barely contain the laughter. Why? Because now I can tease her about her crush on Kai! After all the teases she's done to me about my situation with Kyuni, I think I am perfectly justified.

And, from what I've seen, it seems like Kai has a crush on her too. Ah, young love.

"It's so exciting to be on a diplomatic mission to Ba Sing Se!" Korra exclaims to my right. I'm with my best friend and Tenzin on the top balcony observing the city. "What's the Earth Queen like?"

"I've never met her, but I've heard she can be quite...demanding." Our mentor replies uncertainly.

Demanding? Oh, great. Please don't tell me she isn't some stuck up royal who thinks she can do whatever she wants. I've had enough of corrupt and arrogant leaders as it is.

"Well, I hope she's at least charismatic." I bitterly reply. "From what I've read her father, Earth King Kuei, he seemed to be a decent guy."

"Indeed." Tenzin replied. "Although the relationship between Kuei and Fire Lord Zuko had a rocky start, the Earth King's cooperation was what helped create the United Republic of Nations. We can only hope his daughter will be just as collaborative."

I hum in acknowledgment. Yes, we can only hope. These days, though, I tend to be disappointed with how many leaders or authority figures end up being corrupt. First Tarrlok, then Hiroshi Sato, and then recently Unalaq. It just seems like most leaders are only out for themselves instead of the people. It's sickening.

"We've dealt with worse." Korra says confidently. "I'm sure she won't be as bad as ones we've met before."

"I envy your optimism on this matter, Korra." I tell her plainly. Then, I smirk and say "If you're wrong then you owe me."

She glances at me with an amused raised eyebrow and chuckles. "Owe you what?"

I shrug. "Don't know. I'll figure something out."

Before she can respond, however, Bolin lets an excited squeal. "Ba Sing Se, here we are!"

We finally reach the Outer Wall of the city and begin flying over the Lower Ring and I finally get a good look of the area with my own eyes.

It looks...dreadful.

Trash and litter littered across streets and alleys, buildings on the verge of collapse and full of rust and dirt, civilians sleeping on the pavements. It looks like hell!

"Uhh, the Lower Ring looks terrible." Korra comments with disgust and shock.

At the corner of my eye, I see Bolin holding his nose to block out the stench from below. "Yeah, I can smell it from here. No wonder Dad left."

While my friends seem disturbed by the sight, I am enraged. How can the Earth Queen allow this to happen?! These people are suffering! They deserve better!

My grip on the metal bars of the balcony tighten so hard that it almost hurts. "This is monstrous! How can the Queen allow this to happen?!"

I hear a sadden sigh near me. The heaviness of it resembles the tense nature of Tenzin.

"Unfortunately, some leaders choose their own needs before others." The airbending master melancholy replies. I can hear the sadness in his words. "Even the positive influence of my father and Lord Zuko couldn't change that."

My heart skips a beat at my surprise. Not my surprise of Tenzin's words. I knew this sad reality for years but my surprise that, for the first time ever, my mentor's words leave me...unsatisfied.

"Why hasn't anyone done something about it?" I ask with bewilderment as I turn to Tenzin and Korra. "Why isn't anyone doing something to help these people?"

My words appear to have struck the wrong chord as I see Tenzin frown slightly and Korra's eyes washing with concern. Did I say something wrong?

"I am frustrated and saddened by this as much as you are." Tenzin tells me with a hint of gentleness. "However, we can't just force the Earth Queen to rule her kingdom the way we want her to. It is not our place."

Again, Tenzin's words leave me unsatisfied. No. Not just unsatisfied. Frustrated.

"That sounds a lot like giving up to me." I mutter bitterly, turning my gaze from the two of them to observe more of the city.

How can we just sit back, clap our hands, and call it a day? How can we just sit back and let innocents suffer because of these corrupt, horrible, vile people? I haven't even met the Earth Queen but the sight of the Lower Ring already tells me everything I need to know about her.

Despite having the gift of the air shared by the bisons, the rage within my form feels like the firebending of the dragons. I can feel the rageful dragon desperately trying to break free from the shackles created by my heart, mind, and morals and force me to do something about it. To end the suffering of the many and restore peace, freedom, justice, and balance to Ba Sing Se. For a moment, I humour the temptation.

A moment after, however, the gentle touch of a hand on my shoulder draws me back from my mind and I return to the here and now.

I glance to my left and see Korra giving me a worried and concerned look. Her all too familiar ocean eyes wash over me and vanquish the dragon's fiery breath within me.

"Y/N," she begins, her voice gentle and so soft. "I don't like it as much as you do. But Tenzin's right."

The last sentence catches me off guard and I can feel the embers inside begin to rise.

If Korra really cared as much as I did, she wouldn't give up so easily.

What?!

What am I thinking?! I'm sounding like Tarrlok or Unalaq!

Shaking my head to rid me of those horrible intrusive thoughts, I turn to my best friend and give her a sad smile. "I know."

She sends me a smile back. "How about I mention it to her when I speak to her?"

I feel my hopes lift from the suggestion as my smile wideness, sadness replaced with relief and gratitude.

"That would be great!" I tell her. I quickly wrap her in an embrace, arms wrapped around her waist tightly. I can feel her let out a short "oh!" in surprise only to reciprocate the hug.

"I've never seen you so passionate of this." Korra notes with curiosity.

I nod. "I just hate seeing innocents like this. It reminded me of when Tarrlok was trying to arrest all the non-benders during the Equalist crisis."

I can feel and hear Korra humming in acknowledgement. When we pull apart, I see her smile is still present. "I know how you feel. I promise, I'll have a word with her about it."

Before I can respond, I hear Asami's voice from the inside of the airship. "We have arrived!"

Oh, crap. Really?

Ripping my gaze away from Korra, I turn to see the Royal Palace. It's big, bold, and screams of power.

Welp here goes nothing.

Walking down the ramp of the airship, we are all greeted by an old but well-dressed man who appears to have a high status in this sector.

Bowing respectfully, the man gives us a welcoming smile. "Avatar Korra, Master Tenzin, it is a pleasure to welcome you and your party to the Upper Ring of Ba Sing Se. I'm Grand Secretariat Gun."

Korra bows in return. "Thank you."

Bolin, being Bolin, begins sniffing furiously. "Ah, it's got that Upper Ring smell."

Oh, Bolin. Never change.

Gun, rather than amused by the earthbender's actions, is panicked as he notices Pabu on his shoulder. "Oh no, the queen hates animals." He then notices Naga and Oogi and his panicked look intensifies. "You'll have to get them out of sight."

I tilt my head in confusion. The queen doesn't like animals to the point we have to hide them? That seems rather dramatic.

After coming up with a compromise that involves Pabu going undedr the earthbender's shirt, we begin walking to the quarters we will be staying. Despite my criticisms, I cannot deny that the Upper Ring looks beautiful with brilliant, architected homes and bridges. As we walk, I hear Gun rambling to Korra. He appears to be very nervous with his shaky voice and sweat on his face.

"Now, when you meet the queen make sure you bow low enough, that's very important, and don't look her in the eye, she can't stand that. If any food is served, don't eat before she eats. Well actually, I have to taste her food first, then she eats, then you can eat. Better yet, just don't eat."

What am I hearing?

A standard to how low you bow? Don't look her in the eye? Don't eat before she eats? This is absurd.

Korra seems to share my opinion. "Seems like an awful lot of rules."

"It's ridiculous." I mutter under my breathe.

Beside me, Eshah hums in acknowledgement. She leans slightly toward me so Gun can't hear me. "My mother was a big fan of the queen. Loved her strictness."

I snort. "Based from my meeting with her, I can't say I'm surprised."

She chuckles. "Yet another reason I am glad I got airbending. Best thing that ever happened to me."

I frown slightly at her words. Eshah and I haven't spoken much since she was welcomed aboard on the airship. She was busy getting to know everyone else. And, yet again, she expresses how easy it was to leave her mother behind to pursue her dreams and goals.

My circumstances are much different. While Eshah and her mother seemed to have a strained relationship from the start, mine with my parents was great. It definitely will be harder for me to leave them behind if I choose to pursue the career as an Air Nomad.

"I'm glad to hear it." I reply, trying not to sound fazed. "For most it would be hard to leave their old lives behind."

She hums in acknowledgement. "I can understand that. Was it hard for you?"

I clench my fists at her question. Shit. I didn't think about that.

"The next time we talk, you better tell us you are not joining the Air Nation. If not, don't contact or visit us ever again."

I hesitate for a split second. Then, I take a big gulp. "Something like that."

"Oh." She mutters. I think she understands what I mean. "Sorry about that."

"Sorry about what?" Mako asks from behind with a curious tone.

"Nothing!" I exclaim. "We were just talking about, uh, all of the stuff that happened back in the Spirit World a couple weeks ago, that's all."

I send him a toothy grin in hopes the firebender would buy my lie. He narrows his eye slightly, analysing my story like the true detective that he is, and shrugs. "Okay then."

Phew. That was a close one.

I look back at front and I see Eshah giving me a slightly stunned look. I shake my head a little and change the topic and start to bring up the environment. Knowing this, she relents. For now, at least.

When we finally reach the Swanky, I am rather impressed with the interior. It's a rather fancy accommodation if I do say so myself. Two floors, with the second having a balcony around it, a table in the centre of the room that is a smooth and polish brown and there are multiple rooms. Well, at least the Earth Kingdom has taste.

As the others venture around the place to explore I stay near the entrance to marvel the whole scene before me. Then, from behind, I hear Gun.

"Avatar Korra, if you'd follow me, we don't want to keep her majesty waiting."

I quickly turn back around to send Korra a smile. "Have fun with the Queen."

My best friend gives a sheepish smile of her own as she walks away. "I'll try my best."

I chuckle and as Gun and Korra walk further and further away, I turn to Tenzin who was watching them depart too.

"You think she'll be fine dealing with the Earth Queen?"

The airbending master hums in thought. "I'm sure she'll be fine as long as she's patient with the Queen's...demanding...personality."

I hum back in acknowledgement as I think about to Korra's training in airbending. While her patience has improved substantially since then, it's still one of her greatest faults. "Patience has never been Korra's strongest suite. You and I know that more than anyone."

The wise man nods in agreement. "Indeed. I have faith Korra can get through this, however."

"So do I." I tell him, glancing back outside. Gun and Korra are gone. "So do I."

There's nothing to worry about. Korra has got this.

What's the worst can happen?

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