Korra's relationships

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This page is about Korra's relationships with other characters, including her home life at the Southern Water Tribe and her new life in Republic City. Korra is a vivacious, caring young woman whose antics find her both dangerous enemies and loving friends.

Tonraq and Senna
"'Mom, dad...I'll miss you.' 'We love you so much.' - Korra saying goodbye to her parents in 'Welcome to Republic City'."



Korra's parents are caring and understanding of their daughter, and she seems to have a good relationship with them. They knew she was the Avatar when Korra started bending water, earth, and fire at only four years old. They were supportive of their young daughter, enough so to let her go to Republic City to follow her destiny. Korra bid her parents farewell before her voyage to the city.

Mako
"'Look, I really like you and I think we were meant for each other.' - Korra impulsively admitting her feelings to Mako in 'The Spirit of Competition'."

Korra first met Mako after Bolin let her into the pro-bending changing room to watch their match. Mako was very hostile towards Korra despite her friendly introduction, assuming her to be another one of Bolin's "crazy fangirls". Korra watched Mako in awe as he knocked out the opposing team single-handily in the third round. After the match, Korra attempted to entreat Mako once again, though he continued acting indifferent toward her presence. Despite being disappointed by Mako's rude behavior, she eagerly asked Bolin to show her a few pro-bending moves, in doing so she revealed to them both that she was in fact the Avatar. Mako, vaguely impressed by her skills, stated that her earthbending was "not bad." Korra then wished to know what it would take to impress him. At the next match, when Hasook appeared to be a no-show, Korra filled in as the replacement waterbender. After a rocky start, she helped the Fire Ferrets win the match, urging Mako to call her "a natural". He then gave her a permanent spot on the team.

Later when Bolin was kidnapped by the Equalists, Mako assumed that he went to go see Korra. He interrupted her airbending training, and Jinora and Ikki teased Korra for her apparent crush on Mako. After conversing briefly, the two set out to find Bolin together. During the search, the pair came across Skoochy, who told them that Bolin went off with the Triple Threat Triad. Mako, daunted by the night-long search, was frustrated by Bolin's disappearance. However, Korra promptly assured Mako that the two of them would find his brother. After a heart warming talk about Mako's past, they fell asleep on each others shoulders, causing Korra and Mako to be flustered when they awoke. Later on, while trying to infiltrate an Equalist rally to get Bolin, Mako gave Korra his scarf and they pose as a couple to attract less attention.

When Mako started to date the beautiful Asami Sato, Korra was very obviously jealous of this relationship; an example of her jealousy was when Mako and Asami were giving each other Eskimo kisses and Korra looked on in disgust.



As Korra was helping Ikki and Jinora feed the winged lemurs, the two become curious of Mako and Korra's impending romance and asked Korra about it. Stating that she did not have feelings for Mako, she did create a situation stating that "suppose I had feelings for Mako, what would I do?" Given elaborate and dramatic answers by the two, Korra was then alarmed by Pema who heard the entire conversation. After empathizing with Korra and giving her advice, Pema told Korra to confess her feelings. After an amazing match, Korra followed through with Pema's advice and confessed her feelings to Mako. After being rejected by Mako, she was then asked out by Bolin, who gave her enough confidence to be "date worthy" again. Mako, being jealous of Korra's impending relationship with Bolin, confronted her before their next match. He stated that he knows she's only dating Bolin to get back at him and that he's only looking out for his brother. But Korra saw right through his facade and states that Mako was in fact jealous. Mako rejected the idea using "I'm with Asami" as an excuse. The two have a fight, leading to more complications in their teamwork. After the match, Mako confronted Korra and revealed that he did in fact have feelings for her, but he was confused because of his relationship with Asami. Korra then kissed him, to which he kissed her back. Korra broke off the kiss as she noticed Bolin watching them. This caused another fight between the two and more drama between their team. After Korra won the match, they all agreed to be friends again, despite the lingering romantic tension.

Bolin
"'You are one of a kind, Bolin.' - Korra to Bolin in 'The Spirit of Competition'."



Bolin allowed Korra entrance into the Pro-bending arena by telling Toza that she was with him. Bolin found Korra attractive since the moment he saw her, but she only viewed him as a friend, even after he brought her a pastry and a rose for saving him from Amon. Finally, after officially asking her out, Korra accepted to go on a date with Bolin. The two had fun on the date and Bolin stated that Korra was "one of a kind". After Bolin saw Korra kissing Mako, he ran away crying, causing Korra to feel sorry for Bolin and to worry about his well being. After the match, Korra healed his shoulder, and the two agreed that everything will be alright between them.

Tenzin
"'It's ok to be scared.' - Tenzin to Korra in the 'The Voice in the Night'."



Although their relationship started out poorly, Korra truly believes that Tenzin is an amazing airbender and a great teacher. His teachings have helped Korra through her struggles and have taught her valuable lessons, such as how to dodge attacks in the pro-bending ring. Tenzin re-assured her that she could tell him anything, to which Korra admitted her fears of Amon and the Equalists, crying while he comforted her. In this way, he plays the part of a father figure for Korra.

Asami Sato
"'Great job! What a comeback, Korra. I've never seen anything like that.' 'Thanks! But, if it hadn't been for you and your father, we wouldn't have the chance to play. So, thank you.' - Asami Sato and Korra in 'The Spirit of Competition'."

Although jealous of her relationship with Mako, Korra was truly grateful for Asami because without her, the Fire Ferrets wouldn't be in the finals. Korra even thanked her for her father's financial support after the conclusion of the Fire Ferrets' semifinal match.

Katara
"'I have to find my own path as the Avatar.' 'I know you do.' - Korra and Katara in 'Welcome to Republic City'."



Being her waterbending teacher, Katara had known Korra ever since she was very little. Korra had learned much from Katara and even stated that she was the best waterbending teacher. Katara knew that Korra had to find her way as the Avatar and let her escape to Republic City. Katara even said that Korra "reminds me of myself as a young girl".

Naga
"'My best friend. And a great tracker.' - Korra talking about Naga to Mako in the 'The Revelation'."

Although Naga is a polar bear dog, Korra views her as her best friend. Throughout history, polar bear dogs were hunted by the Water Tribe, with Korra being the first person to ever tame a polar bear dog and keep it as a pet. Korra and Naga do almost everything together and Naga always comes to Korra's aid when it is needed.

Jinora
Jinora sincerely tried to help Korra with her airbending training. She attempted giving Korra advice when first going through the airbending gates. Korra confided in her and her sister, Ikki, about her boy troubles as they were the first known people aware of her crush on Mako. She offered her advice about how Korra should handle her crush by describing what happened in one of her books.

Ikki
Ikki is often seen helping Korra with her airbending training. Korra apparently confided in her and her sister, Jinora, about her boy troubles as they were the first known people aware of her crush on Mako. She told Korra to fix her problems by "brewing a love potion". Korra even let Ikki and her little brother Meelo play in the Satomobile that Tarrlok sent her.

Amon
"'I will destroy you.' - Amon to Korra in 'The Voice in the Night'."



Korra first met Amon at an Equalist rally while trying to rescue Bolin. She and Mako snuck into the building disguised and saw Amon giving his speech about the Equalist movement. He claims that "If the Avatar were here, she would tell you that bending brings balance to the world. But she is wrong." This infuriated Korra, and she became even more upset when he proceeded to take away the bending abilities of a few captured Triple Threat Triad members, including Lightning Bolt Zolt and Shady Shin. After she and Mako rescued Bolin, she fought off the Lieutenant outside and escaped. The chi blockers were about ready to follow, but Amon stopped them, saying that she was the perfect messenger to tell the city of his power.

In the following episode, Korra began having frightening nightmares about Amon (similar to how Aang had nightmares about Ozai). She joined Councilman Tarrlok's task force that sought out Amon's chi blockers. Following their first raid, she challenged Amon to a one-on-one duel on Avatar Aang Memorial Island. There, she was ambushed by chi blockers. Amon confronted her, pinching her chin, and told her that their duel was premature. If he lost, then he lost, but if he won, then benders of every nation would rally around Korra's "untimely" demise, instead of him. He said that he was saving her for last, implying that he would take away the bending of everyone else before her, at least in Republic City, only then will he face her.

Tahno
"'Well, well, well, if it isn't the Fire Ferrets. Pro-bending's saddest excuse for a team.' - Tahno to Korra in 'The Spirit of Competition'."



Tahno first met Korra at Narook's Seaweed Noodlery while Korra went out with Bolin for a date. Hostility ensued between the two as Tahno and Korra made eye-contact with each other in the noodle restaurant, leading to Tahno approaching the pair with his clique to mock the Fire Ferrets and trash-talk with them. After a hostile exchange between the two, Korra whistled for Naga, who promptly proceeded to roar at Tahno through a window, causing Tahno to reel away in shock. He gathered what was left of his dignity and retreated, to which Bolin complimented Korra by saying he had never "seen anyone raze Tahno like that".

Tahno later returned during the Pro-bending semifinals to face off against his opponents with his team, the White Falls Wolfbats, mocking the Fire Ferrets along the way. After knocking out the opposing team in only one round, Korra and her teammates watched on in worry as the Wolfbats waved at the spectators.