Caught

*Skoochy's done it again….And he's come to Jinora for help. She agrees, but she doesn't know what she's in for. Will this adventure bring them closer together, or will this be the end of their relationship forever?*

Disclaimer: I do not own Legend of Korra

As calm as the 16 year old airbender usually is, Jinora could barley contain her fury as her boyfriend Skoochy stood before her, sheepishly staring at his own feet awaiting her reaction.

"You…..Stole…..WHAT?" Jinora fumed.

Skoochy shifted uncomfortably, trying very hard to avoid his girlfriend's hard gaze. He fiddled with the strap of a satchel at his side. Inside it was a medium sized silver bust of a very pretty girl.

"Well…..I….err….Kinda stole Tarrlok's silver bust of Yue….."

Jinora pinched the bridge of her nose and sighed in frustration. He's always getting over his head. He takes on these "jobs" and they always end up with him getting her involved. As much as she cared for him, even she had to admit that he went too far this time. She looked at him to find him anxiously staring at her.

"And you want me to do….What exactly?"

"I want you to help me put it back." Skoochy closed his eyes, his brow furrowed.

"Ok…" He opened his eyes, took a deep breath, and explained in a rush:

"So this guy that one of my buddies knew from the Triple Threats had this job where he wanted this bust of Yue, but the catch was the bust was owned by Councilman Tarrlok and that's why no one really wanted the job. Then he told me how much he was willin' to pay and I couldn't just say no to THAT much cash so I told him I was in so he told me how to get in and gave me a map but I got spotted by one of his guards and barely got away-" He took a deep breath then continued: "-but when I got to the place the Triple Threat guy told me he would meet me at he wasn't there and I got tailed by one of Tarrlok's guys and I barley got away again. So I got about half an hour before they call the cops and I become public enemy number one and-What about anything I just said is funny to you?"

At this point Jinora had lost control and started laughing. As serious as the situation was, hearing Skoochy explain everything that fast WITH hand motions was just too much for her to not to.

"Sorry." Jinora tried to stifle her laughter. "But did you really need to add hand motions?"

Skoochy sighed and looked at Jinora. His brown eyes bore into hers.

"Jinora…" His gaze was so intense, that Jinora had to avert her eyes as her cheeks turned a light shade of red. Whenever he stared at her like that, it felt like he was looking past her, into her very soul. Only he had ever been able to make her feel that way, and it made her happy.

"Look, Jinora, you know I wouldn't ask for your help unless I really needed it. I would never want to put you in harms way….If anything ever happened to you…" Pain was reflected in his eyes as he gently stroked her face. "I would never forgive myself….."

His words alone were enough to make her blush harder, but his touch took her breath away. After several seconds, she managed to answer him without having her voice shake. "Of course I'll help you." She smiled at him and seeing his blush made her smile widen.

"And don't worry. I'm a master airbender. I can handle myself." She grabbed his hand and squeezed gently. "Plus, I'll have you there with me." Skoochy's worried look was replaced by his usual smile and he pulled her close into a warm hug.

"You're the best, Jin."

She giggled and nuzzled into his chest. She loved the feel of him. He made her feel so safe, so secure. She never wanted him to let her go. So when Skoochy finally pulls away after what felt like an eternity, Jinora felt a twinge of disappointment. Blushing slightly, Skoochy grabbed Jinora's hand.

"Right. Let's go!" He began to pull her towards Tarrlok's estate. Jinora, somewhat reluctantly, followed.

*Outside Tarrlok's Estate*

Skoochy poked his head out of the bush that he and Jinora were hiding in. He muttered, more to himself than Jinora. "Two new guards at the gate…..Most like he posted them after I got caught. Must mean there's more inside than before….." He looked back at Jinora, a look of worry on his face. "You know, you don't have to do this. I know I asked you to but this is more dangerous than I thought. If you get caught…" He trailed off. He Didn't need to finish.

Jinora knew just how much trouble she would be in if they got caught. Tenzin would never allow her to leave the island for the rest of her life. Then she thought of what would happen to Skoochy if he got caught…..He was worth the risk to her. She got an idea and started to look on the ground. She spotted an empty can. She picked it up and tossed it in the air, then used her bending to push it far to the side, down an alleyway far away from their bush. The two guards at the gate became instantly alert. They both assumed stances and rushed to investigate the noise. Skoochy gave her a quizzical look.

"Why did-" Before he could finish, he suddenly found himself in the air as Jinora bended them up and over the gate. They landed in a giant shrub trimmed to look like Tarrlok. Jinora turned to Skoochy and grinned.

"Told you I could handle myself." Skoochy looked at her with a stunned expression, his mouth agape. Then he chuckled and looked at her fondly. "Ya know, you never cease to amaze me. You're one of a kind, Jinora."

Jinora blushed as her heart fluttered. Skoochy checked the satchel to make sure the bust was safe. Satisfied, he peeked out of the shrub and checked to see if the coast was clear. The guards had returned to their post outside the gate.

"Alright…." He scanned the building, looking for a way to get in. "There." He pointed to a window on the second floor where the lights were off and the window was slightly ajar. He looked at Jinora, eyes sparkling. "Coast is clear. Lets go." They snuck under the window and hid in the brush directly beneath. Skoochy looked up at the window, muttering to himself. He looked at Jinora. "You lay low for a while. I'm gonna scout it out." He grinned.

"Try not to miss me too much."

Jinora started to smile at his remark, then the full weight of the consequences of what would happen if he got caught hit her with full force. One small mistake, one un-planned incident, and Skoochy would be put away for a long, long time. It might even be the end of their relationship forever. Tears formed in her eyes when she thought about never seeing him again.

"Wait!" She grabbed his arm. He turned to her, looking confused, then concerned seeing tears falling down her face.

"What is it?"

She took his face in her other hand and pulled him in for a deep kiss. After a moment, he returned the kiss, pulling her close to him, reassuring her that he will come back for her. He will always come back for her. It was at that moment she realized just how much she loved him, and how much he loved her. They broke apart and stared deeply in each other's eyes.

"Skoochy…Be careful."

"I will."

Skoochy brushed a lose hair behind her ear, grinned, then stood up. He created a pillar of earth high enough for him to just peek over the sill of the second floor window. A moment later, he leaped through the open window, silently dropping the pillar back down to the earth. For the first two seconds, Jinora was nervous. Those nerves quickly turned to fear. For several dreadful seconds, Jinora was afraid that the plan had failed and that something went wrong. She soon breathed a sigh of relief as Skoochy poked his head out of the window and gave her the thumbs up. Suddenly, two pairs of hands grabbed Skoochy and pulled him back inside. No. No no no no no no no no no no no NO! Jinora airbended herself up through the window. It was pitch black. She was scared. Not so much for herself, but more for him. Her voice shook slightly as she called out. "Skoochy?" Please be alright, she thought. Please be ok. Light flared on in the room momentarily blinding her. She fell back a few steps, shielding her eyes from the harsh light. She assumed a defensive stance as her vision returned. The scene before her made her heart sink. Skoochy lay on the floor, his hands and feet bound by thick rope and his mouth gagged by cloth. Two guards flanked him, rocks hovering, waiting to be thrown. Two more were on either side of Jinora, both in stances that she only recognizes from watching Korra.

Waterbenders.

Jinora felt a rage building up inside her. How DARE they lay their hands on him! No one touches him unless I say so! She readies herself for battle….But one look at Skoochy halts her. He looks at her with pleading eyes, shaking his head No. She remembers what he told her: "If anything ever happened to you….I would never forgive myself…" Angry at herself for not being strong enough and at the situation they're in, she stands down and lowers her hands. They are quickly bound with rope as are her legs. She is placed next to Skoochy, who looks at her as if to say "I'll get us out of this. Don't worry." The door opened and Tarrlok walked in. He looked at Skoochy with disgust.

"Well, well, well….The little thief returns. And with an accomplice too? Is it my birthday? Oh, how I do feel lu-" He stopped and looked closer at Jinora. His smug look was replaced by one of surprise.

"Jinora?" His look of surprise changed to an arrogant smirk. "Jinora, I'm surprised at you! I expected this from a filthy street rat like him, but you? The esteemed daughter of a highly respected member of the Council? I would never…" He leaned in closer to her. "Now I wonder what your father will say when he finds out what his daughter has been up to…"

To be Continued…?

Will there be a part 2? Tell me what you think.

(First fanfic EVER, by the way)