So this is my first attempt at a LOK Avatar fic, so I will ask that you all bear with me on this. This is also what you'd call a crackshipping, so no flames on this please.
This work was inspired by 'Hey, Youngblood' by letterst0thesun, which is a fantastic read if you want smut, drama, and angst all in one fic ;). Plus a few others they've made, seriously you should check it out if you want a good crackshipping lol. They helped me get this started so partial credit goes to them. This is also gonna be a dark fic, up and down drama but hey it's a first for me.
Summary:
What started out as a simple affair turns into a serious relationship between a detective and his police chief. Mako and Lin have to keep their relationship a secret, but when a stalker from Lin's past shows to get her back Mako's going to need all the help he can get to save her.
Warnings will be told throughout the fic, for now we start with the prologue.
I don't own Legend of Korra characters, so please enjoy!
Republic City was at its most peaceful in the last few years.
After the attack by Kuvira and the spirit vine weapons she'd controlled, the city slowly but greatly began to undergo repairs. The citizens helped out mostly, as did the newly reformed members of Kuvira's army, at least the ones who offered to help as part of community service whereas the bad ones ended up in prison with their noble leader. The weapons were disassembled and stored away until they could be dismantled, but that would come at a later date. For now the people would enjoy their peace, and the council would decide the next step in their recovery.
In the midst of all peace though, there were some who weren't very…sound with it all. True most of the city was all's well, but in the case of Wang Tao, it wasn't. No, it wasn't good with him at all.
Ever since the avatar had arrived in Republic City his plans had been halted; he'd waited for years to have them come to light…and just before he could make his move that water bender/avatar Korra had showed up and spoiled everything. His plans didn't involve her no, but someone she had connected with on her first day here. Someone he truly desired, and someone he would have soon enough.
He'd worked with her, and watched her for years. It was love at first sight for him, she was the one. From the moment she graduated from the academy, and years later became the esteemed chief of police soon after Toph retired. Lin Beifong, his angel, his queen, his goddess…his everything.
Lin was everything he could ever want in a woman, she was strong, courageous, loyal, beautiful, intelligent, she was almost completely flawless. The city was safe under her control, even if there were some snags here and there. She was a hero, still was, but of course their paths hadn't crossed in years.
His life had been a quiet one, growing up an only child with his father and no mother, but he'd been raised to know how a woman should behave with a man. True his father's ideals were different from his own, but Lin was something special. He'd had a nice career, and he tried to get Lin's attention but of course she was focused on her own career and that phase with Councilman Tenzin, the fool. He led her on and broke her heart, and now he has the audacity to rub his perfect family in her face…and she was fine with it. No, no perhaps she was just trying to keep the peace to ease the ache in her own heart.
'I'll just have to fix that won't I?' he would, soon he would show and give her the love she deserved but first…he had a meeting to get to.
"Can I help you sir?" he walked into the grand office of Republic City's president Raiko. The secretary, a rather pretty brunette with silver glasses, looked up at him with seductive brown eyes.
"Yes, I have a meeting with the President. Wang Tao." she looked down at the papers on her desk.
"Ah yes, one moment please sir." the woman got up and left through a rather elegant set of double doors. When she came back she smiled at him, and opened the doors slightly. "He'll see you right now."
"Thank you miss."
"Please…call me Ming." she winked at him, and he only smiled back though inside he grimaced. Women like her sickened him, seductresses who used their looks to get attention for men who fall prey. They use them, and then dump them like trash if they don't have what they're looking for.
"Mr. Tao, welcome." President Raiko greeted him with a handshake. "Please have a seat." he took it.
"Good afternoon Mr. President, what can I do for you?"
"Before we begin would you care for a drink? Water? Jasmine tea? Or how about some of Republic City's finest wine? Freshly made too."
"No thank you, I'm fine." Raiko poured himself a cup of steaming tea. "I have to admit I'm a little surprised to be here sir."
"Surprised?"
"Well not only because I'm meeting with the famous President of Republic City, but also to be called to your office." Raiko chuckled and sat at his desk.
"Mr. Tao I can tell you that I've asked you here for a very important reason, and this reason involves your work as a private detective." Tao looked at him with confusion.
"Umm, Mr. President I think you have the wrong guy. Yes I was a private detective for many years, but I've been retired for two years now." Raiko took a sip of his tea.
"Yes, yes I heard of it after your wife passed away. You have my condolences." Tao blinked.
"Thank you, she was very ill the last few years we had together. At least she went peacefully."
"It's never easy to lose a loved one, we've all been through that. Now for why I asked you here, I require your services to look into a certain chief of police." Tao's eyes widened slightly.
"Chief Lin Beifong? Whatever for she's a decorated police chief, the best in the city? Not to mention her lineage."
"Yes in the past she has been, but she's long past her date to retire and unfortunately for me…she's refusing to do so."
"Well, perhaps there's no one who can take her place yet?" he was intrigued; the president wanted him to watch his goddess?
"I have a man in mind, one who's worked as a head guard under the late Queen Hou-Ting before the Red Lotus killed her. He's fair, he's reasonable and considerably young enough so he could work well as a chief." a replacement? Already? This man wasted no time at all.
"You've spoken to her you said?"
"I have, and her stubbornness just pisses me off. She's had her days as a chief, she's helped the avatar, it's time for her to bench it and step aside for a new chief."
"I see, and why do you need me?" he knew the answer, but he would hear the man out.
"I want you to look into her life for me, ever since the avatar and her became friends she's become more…social so to speak. I want you to see if she's doing anything that could be used against her."
"You…want to blackmail her?"
"Not blackmail so to speak, just keep an eye on her until I can find a way to 'convince' her to retire."
"Sir, with all due respect I fail to see why she should. She's the greatest chief the city's had since Toph Beifong. Her officers respect her immensely, and the city loves her."
"Which is why I have to find something to make her leave; the city is in need of change, and the first part of change is to update our police force."
"Isn't that what the avatar is here for?"
"Yes, but she's got her own job to do. Lin Beifong is past her prime, and she needs to step down." Wang sighed.
"So you want me to look into her life and see if you can blackmail her into retirement? Seems like an awful lot of trouble for one person Mr. President."
"Yes well I'm only doing what's best for Republic City, I always have. And of course…" Raiko reached into a drawer and pulled out a purple sack, tossing it to Wang. He looked inside and saw plenty of shiny gold coins, so this was a bribe. "You'll be paid for your services in full, depending on whatever you find for me."
"Truth be told sir, this won't be a simple task. As I said Chief Beifong is a decorated officer who has always acted in the best interest of the city and its laws."
"I know, which is why I'm giving you no time limit. Though I would prefer this be done as quickly as possible you see, since my new subordinate isn't going to wait forever." he could see this wasn't going to be easy, but then again everything about his goddess was challenging. He loved that about her.
"I will update you whenever if at all needed, but if it's anything extreme I should see you in person." Raiko smirked.
"That will work for me, now…you will be given assistance if needed but only if the situation calls for it. You will of course as stated, be paid for your services and anything required in the process. Do we have a deal?" Wang smirked back, this was an opportunity staring him in the face. Not only would he get to see his beloved goddess, but he would also find the means needed to woo her.
"Mr. President, we have a deal." Raiko stood up and held out his hand again.
"Excellent, start as soon as you can and update me each week; now if you'll excuse me, I have to prepare for a meeting with the council this afternoon. There's also the party we're throwing to celebrate the reconstruction of the city this evening, busy day."
"Busy indeed, will the chief be there?" Raiko rolled his eyes.
"She's part of the group and the reason the avatar saved the city, she has to be."
"So…would you like me to observe?" Raiko frowned.
"I would, but it's all exclusive. I would suggest waiting until it begins and ends, you can see her then but I doubt she'll stay long. Just do what you can and report back to me soon."
"Of course sir, thank you for your time." Wang left the office quickly but calmly. As soon as he was outside the main building of the courthouse he decided to stop into a small noodle shop to treat himself. Oh the ideas that ran through his mind, the idea of finding Lin again, to see her, hear her, and if possibly soon, to touch her.
'I'll see you soon my darling, and this time…no one will stop us from being together.'
Mako usually hated parties, especially ones thrown and full of stuffy rich people from all over the regions…but in this case he felt more content. It wasn't because of his position as a first rank detective in the police force, nor was it because of his friends or brother having fun as best as they could without trouble. It was because of a certain police chief wearing a beautiful emerald dress that hugged her body and flaunted her curvaceous form. She looked even better dressed up for this event than she did at the wedding.
'My Lin…' if anyone knew what he was thinking right now they'd call him insane. He didn't care, but the best part of being a cop was learning to keep a straight face or a mask for the world to see.
After everything settled down from Kuvira's attack Mako had taken some time to figure things out; he let his arm heal first, and then decided he might get back to being a detective for RCPD. Beifong of course welcomed him back with open arms, so to speak, and he'd gotten right back into the spin of things. His fellow officers were glad to have him back, though none of them would dare suspect him and the chief. Lin was good to him, he'd earned his spot on the force and if he got lucky he might qualify for deputy later on. He owed it to her, when he first joined she looked out for him as a rookie and gave him a chance to prove himself. Some might think it favoritism, but proved himself in the field especially during that mess with Unalaq.
Truthfully it wasn't supposed to get this far, but the more Mako and Lin worked with each other the more he started noticing her. Yes she was well over his age, but there's more to her than most others could see. She was beautiful, loyal, strong, certainly not a force to be reckoned with considering her family and her own power. Lin was everything he could want in a woman, regardless of her age he's an adult but their relationship would cause great scandal if anyone knew right now.
It started out as a simple affair, just sex, in Lin's office one late night after a tough case was closed. Lin had offered him a congratulatory drink for capturing one of the biggest leaders in the triads, and of course a thanks for his hard work up until then. Mako probably drank more than he should have, because the next thing he knew his lips were on hers, his hands on her hips, and somehow she ended up beneath him on top of her desk. She didn't shove him away, or reprimand him for inappropriate behavior, instead her arms went around his neck and she let him continue.
He still remembered how gorgeous she looked that night, her hair all wild and damp from sweat, her metal suit flung across the floor; perky breasts pushed against his chest, kiss-swollen mouth agape, silky white legs wrapped around his waist…what a sight to behold. Her eyes glistened in the dim lighting, the sounds she made as he pleasured her, the sex was almost intoxicating.
Mako pushed his perverted thoughts down with all his willpower; he was starting to get excited. Who could blame him though, under all that metal armor Lin Beifong was a fine beauty.
After that night Mako and Lin had decided to never speak of it, calling it 'a moment of weakness', until it happened five or seven more times under different circumstances. The last few ended up in Lin's apartment, and Mako would leave early the next morning before anyone could see him. The apartment he shared with Bolin wasn't too far from the station, but if he often showed up early morning he'd just tell his brother it was work related. Bolin didn't question it, thank goodness; he was busy most of the time with his movers and Opal anyway.
"You look like you'd rather be anywhere but here." Mako broke out of his thoughts when Korra's voice reached his ears.
"Oh…hey Korra."
"Hey to you too, you alright?" Mako sighed.
"Yeah, I guess I'm just exhausted."
"Beifong working you hard?" Korra snickered and Mako just smirked, she had no idea.
"When you're one of the best in the city you can expect it." they shared a laugh. "It's not too bad, just a bit hectic with those triads running around again."
"Yeah, heard they got some new recruits, some of Kuvira's old supporters?" Mako nodded.
"They're not much though, they just hate that they can't do as they please anymore with Kuvira behind bars." wood bars to be precise, in exchange for her cooperation and surrendering her machines Kuvira had gotten fifteen years in prison with possible parole. She'd accepted it; but there was a possible chance of exile from Republic City if she got out early. She wouldn't be welcome back in Zaofu or Ba Sing Se, but Su had stated if she needed anything she'd help at an arm's length.
"You'd think they'd gain some sense after all this."
"Wishful thinking Korra, how're things going with you and Asami by the way?"
"They're great, her company's really picking back up thanks to Varrick and Zhu Li. They've got some new machines coming out, new improved satomobiles, and some other stuff but I don't fully understand genius talk." she laughed.
"That's good; all her hard work is paying off at last. How's she doing though?" Sometime before Varrick's wedding there'd been a funeral service for everyone who'd been killed in Kuvira's takeover. There weren't that many, but the hardest one had been for Asami when she'd buried her father. She'd been composed and calm during the service, but afterwards she had a horrible breakdown. Korra stayed with her for several days, but after Asami returned to work things really started livening up.
"She's making it, there are still some difficult times and all but…it's better than before."
"That's good; she's lucky to have you with her." Korra smiled.
"She's lucky to have us all, Bolin and Opal have actually been inviting us out a lot."
"I know, I'm sorry I couldn't always be there. These triads are crazy now that Kuvira's in prison."
"Yeah, we get it. We miss you though." Mako sighed, he did miss hanging out with his friends but duty calls.
"What about you though? You met anyone? Date a cute cadet or detective?" Mako blushed a bit. "Uh oh, you have!"
"I went on a few dates, didn't work out though." not an entire lie, some other cadets and cops he'd gone out with and had a one night stand but there wasn't any connection.
"Why not?" Mako just shrugged.
"No sparks, we just act better as colleagues. Besides, I'm not really into dating right now." Korra eyed him slightly, but smiled quickly after.
"Ah well, don't work yourself too hard Mako. You've obviously been a great help on the force, but even you need a break once in a while." his eyebrow rose at her words.
"This coming from the Avatar?" she punched his shoulder.
"Hey, I took a vacation with Asami and if I get lucky I can go visit or stay the night with her. Either way, I try to make time."
"I know, but I'm used to being busy. It's not like I plan on finding a girl to marry or anything."
"True, but you never know. Listen why don't you come by the temple tomorrow night, Pema's fixing up a big dinner and invited everyone over. I know the kids, especially Kai will be glad to see you." Mako was about to respond but stopped when he spotted Lin coming their way. Spirits the way she walked in that dress, perfection. Korra turned and waved to her, and Lin gave a small smile.
"Hey there chief."
"Hello Avatar Korra, how are you?"
"Great, and you know you can just call me Korra."
"Yeah I could, I'm glad to see you're doing alright."
"You too."
"Now if you don't mind I'd like to have a private word with my detective." Korra gave her a look.
"Um, sure. I'll see you later Mako, oh and think about tomorrow night."
"Sure thing Korra." once the girl was out of sight Lin made a motion with her eyes towards the exit, and Mako followed her out. It didn't take a genius to figure out where she was leading him, and after they wondered into an empty corridor Lin grabbed him by the arm and pulled him into a kiss. He pushed her up against the wall, reaching down to wrap one leg around his waist.
"Mmm, I can tell you needed that." Mako smirked against her neck.
"You have no fucking idea." he started to kiss up her neck towards her earlobe when she pushed his face away.
"As much as I want to continue here, we should probably move somewhere else." she put a finger on his lips, and he started hearing someone walking towards the corridor. They quickly moved into an empty little office Lin unlocked with her bending, and after the door shut behind Mako grabbed Lin by the shoulders and kissed her again.
His hands moved to her sides to try and pull up the skirt, but Lin beat him to the punch when she leaned back against the wall and pulled it up just above her waist. He molded himself against her body, and attacked her neck with nips and kisses until he reached her ear and bit the lobe. She gasped as his hot breath blew into her ear, and his leg pushed between hers nudging up against her soaking panties. He felt his own erection coming to life quick, so he knew if he didn't do something soon he wouldn't last.
"You're so hot Lin…" his hand moved from her hip to inside her panties, his thumb swirling around her clit while two fingers entered her molten heat. Lin moaned loudly as they moved inside her, she clung to his shoulders as her legs began to wrap around him.
"M-Mako…" the way she said his name, he could come right there, but he wouldn't. He wanted to make her feel good, to make her fall apart under his touch.
"Fuck Lin…you're so hot…so beautiful…" he fingered her some more until his digits curled inside her, one last little flick at her clit and she came. She moaned his name into his coat, moving against his hand as she rode out her orgasm.
"You were that ready for me?" he smirked at her.
"Since you first arrived in that suit." she huffed out. "Now…get on it with it." he smirked again and put her hands on either side of her head, kissing her mouth again getting another sweet sound.
"Whoa what's the rush? We should both enjoy this." he nuzzled her cheek and freed one hand to undo his pants. His erection sprung free of its confinements, moved to poke at Lin's soaked entrance, to where she gripped at his shoulder and bit her lip. "You want me?" she glared at him with lust filled eyes.
"Fuck me detective." the way she said it made him growl, she knew how to push him.
"You got it chief." with one swift movement he entered her, and he all but screamed out his own pleasure as her wet heat engulfed him. Lin's arms went around his neck and her legs around his waist tight as he pushed in and out of her.
"Aaah!" Lin's head fell back against the wall as he took her hard, her body tensed up against him. She whimpered as he struck that magical spot inside her, this beautiful woman was about to come undone again.
"Fuck…oh fuck Lin…" he growled into her ear he was so close.
"Come for me Mako…" he rammed into her a few more times before his vision suddenly went white. The waves of his own orgasm washed over him madly, and he almost didn't hear Lin cry out with him as she had hers. His entire body went slack against hers, and he carefully lowered her to the floor while they both caught their breath. He held her for several minutes, not wanting to let go because it felt so right. Everything around her felt right.
"Fantastic…fucking fantastic Lin…" her hand grazed against his cheek.
"Do you mean me or the sex detective?" he kissed her palm.
"Both." they sat there for a bit longer before Lin stood and began to redress herself. Mako followed suit and gave her a quick hug and peck on the cheek. "So…what now?"
"We should go, I don't think anyone will notice us gone if they haven't already."
"Back to your place?" Lin laughed.
"Your brother will get suspicious."
"Bolin knows I'll be out late, I'll just walk you back." he held out his arm to her.
"Ever the gentleman." she took his arm and they left the room, waiting for it to be clear so they could sneak out. They exited the building quickly but swiftly, and though Lin's home wasn't too far away from the courthouse it was still quite a walk.
Neither said a word as they approached the apartment building, not a single word was spoken as they made it up to Lin's apartment. When they reached her door Mako pulled her in for a kiss, running his fingers through her silky hair while hers ran through his. She tasted of expensive wine, beef, and fruit, it was an addictive sensation. He would gladly kiss her every day, which he did, but without being under the pressure of keeping their relationship a secret.
"Thank you Mako." she said as he pulled away.
"You're welcome. Are you sure I can't come in?" he nipped her lips, and she laughed.
"You've been out late enough, you should get home." he kissed her again.
"Anywhere with you feels like home Lin." he saw her blush.
"You're getting all soft on me now?" he chuckled and kissed her again. "Go on home, we're gonna be busy tomorrow." he wanted to say more, but his mind went blank. Her green eyes locked into his own, it almost felt like time had stopped.
"Ok, I'll see you bright and early." he stroked her cheek with his finger and turned to leave. As soon as he made it outside he took a look up at the third story windows, looking directly at the main one to Lin's apartment. He saw the light turn on, and saw her shadow in front of the curtain. He wasn't sure what he did to earn such a woman like Lin in his life, but he knew he wasn't going to waste whatever chance he'd been given.
"Umm excuse me?" Mako turned around to see a man approach him.
"Can I help you sir?"
"Yes I'm afraid I'm a little lost, can you tell me how to get to 23rd avenue?"
"East or west?"
"Uh west please." Mako turned and pointed down the road.
"If you keep going in that direction you'll come to a ramen restaurant at the corner, go left, and keep going until you reach RC park. 23rd is right next to it." the man smiled and held out his hand.
"Thank you very much young man, you'll have to forgive me if I startled you."
"It's not a problem sir." he felt his gut telling him this man was off somehow, but he kept his composure up. "Have a nice night."
"You too, thank you again." Mako took off in the opposite direction, ready to get back to his apartment and if possible sleep. He took one last look at the apartment building, knowing that tomorrow would be a better day as long as he got to see Lin.
Maybe it is a bit mushy in some spots, but there might not be a lot of those or there will be I'm not sure yet.
The next chapter we get a little more in tuned to Mako and Lin's relationship, and Lin's about to get an unpleasant surprise coming her way.
See you guys next time, and please leave a review they help out a lot.
Later!
