Turbulence
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It has been two weeks since the fall of the Great Uniter and the creation of the third spirit portal. Downtown Republic City was still in rumbles, but that did not stop the citizens from going to the portal and awing at its spectacular eminence. Members of the White Lotus had traveled all the way from the Southern Water Tribe to look after the portal, so that no clueless or daring persons entered the spirit world.
The people of Republic City were overjoyed with the Avatar's success in defeating the ruthless Kuvira and have expressed such feelings by showering Korra with many thanks and presents. Not that the Avatar didn't appreciate their kind actions, but it was starting to annoy Korra. She was unable to go out in public without floods of people invading her personal space.
The people had organized a festival, with the approval of Raiko, to celebrate the restoration peace within the city and the nations. Rectuantly so Korra was obliged to go, since the festival was thrown in her honor, after all. Since Korra was forced to go, she brought along her friends. They could all suffer together.
Korra stood underneath the grand statue of Firelord Zuko, just a few meters away from the festival entrance. She leaned against the metallic structure, awaiting her friends. Asami walked up to her girlfriend, looking around to make sure no one was looking, before giving her a quick peck on the cheek.
"Hey, Korra," she purred softly with one of those gorgeous smiles.
Korra could feel the pink in her cheeks still from that small kiss. "Hey," she replied, smoothly. "So, uh, I've been thinking about something kind of big."
The engineer's heart sank and she swallowed thickly. That didn't sound good at all. "Oh?" she asked, trying to keep the same tone from before, but worry laced her words. "And what might that be?"
"I think we should tell everyone about us," Korra said sternly. "I don't want to hide anymore. Maybe from the media, sure, but our family and friends deserve to know. We should have the right to be ourselves around them, don't you think?"
That smile graced Asami's face once again and she gave Korra a hug. "I think that's a great idea. Aren't you a little bit nervous, though? What will Mako think, especially? Then there's Tenzin. What if he doesn't want us around anymore because it might affect his kids?"
"No way. Tenzin wouldn't do that. He's family. Besides, Aang liked girls, so it makes sense that I do, too," she joked.
The older gave Korra a stern look and gently swatted at her arm. "This isn't something you should joke about. This is serious, Korra. This could put an unnecessary strain on our relationship."
The Avatar just shrugged and gave Asami a proper kiss. "I won't let anything bad happen. Besides, do you really think everyone's going to hate us for falling in love? Come on, Asami! It's going to be some shocking news, but I think they can handle it."
Asami nodded. "So when do you want to tell everyone?"
"Dinner?" she suggested.
She nodded again. "Well how? You just want to come out and say hey, everyone, we're togeth-"
"Korra! Asami!" Jinora called out, waving to them. Her hand was in Kai's and they came running towards the two. As they got closer Jinora noticed that the two were standing rather close to each other and were in a middle of a serious conversation just before they arrived. They drifted apart as soon as Kai and Jinora got to them.
"Hey!" Korra smiled at the two. "I see things are going good".
Kai and Jinora flushed red as they both looked away from each other. Korra chuckled at the two Airbender's embarrassment, but was silenced by a stern look from Asami.
"What?" Korra asked the young heiress.
Asami raised an eyebrow, then gave a small smile at the robust Avatar. Korra smiled back and the two locked eyes for a moment.
Jinora noticed the two's silent conversation almost immediately. She wondered what their eyes were conversing about. She thought back to a weeks ago when she accidently saw Korra and Asami in the spirit world.
Jinora sat at the pavilion just off the shore of Air temple island. The cool breeze made it easier for her to relax and with the help of a the tranquil silence, her soul drifted from her body and into the spirit world. As soon as Jinora entered the spirit world she was flooded by spirit creatures that she met on her previous journeys.
"Hey guys its great to see you again," She smiled at small dragonfly bunnies hovering near her. They chattered at her as if trying to tell her something.
"What's that? Korra's here too?" she asked with a bit of excitement.
"Where?"
The dragonfly bunnies circled her indicating for her to follow, before they flew north . Jinora followed the spirits, until they reached a large open field filed with pink and yellow flowers. Jinora spotted Korra, who sat lazily amongst the flower patches.
"Kor-" Jinora stopped herself, noticing that Korra wasn't alone.
Jinora quickly ducked into the flowers, making herself barely visible. Her eyes widen as she spotted Asami, who at that moment was resting on the ground using Korra's legs as her pillow. The Avatar and Heiress were looking at each other, with genuine smiles on their then said something causing Asami to chuckle.
"What are they doing here?" Jinora asked herself. A dragonfly bunny chattered at her, Jinora placed a finger against her lips indicating the spirit to whisper.
"How long-"
Jinora was abruptly pulled from the spirit world by a loud and annoying scream. She opened her eyes and found her siblings arguing. Jinora sighed, but the image of Korra and Asami in the spirit world lingered.
Jinora had a feeling that something was going on between the two, they were looking at each other similarly to when they were in the spirit world. However, Jinora knew now was not the best time to bring it up. It didn't take long for Opal and Bolin to show up.
"Hey guys!" they both greeted.
"Have you heard from Mako?" Korra asked.
"Yea Mako said he'll be a little late because Wu isn't cooperating with him and to go on ahead without them. They'll catch up," Bolin informed.
With that the group joined the festival. Korra was grateful that her friends came with her, because they kept people from swarming towards her.
"Ok guys! What should do first? Ride the rollercoaster? Play some of these games! Try all the food?" Bolin excitedly asked as he led the group.
"Well I've always wanted to go on a rollercoaster," Jinora said.
"Let's do it then!" Korra jumped at the idea. Asami looked a little worried, but Korra gave her a reassuring smile.
After the ride, the six of them decided to get some popcorn, ice cream, and fire flakes. Bolin led the group to a table and they all sat down, consuming their delights. For a moment, there was nothing but the sounds of chewing and slurping; the noisiest of all being Bolin. Finally, Jinora set down her bag of popcorn and looked over at Korra.
"Hey Korra," she asked suddenly, looking between Asami and the Avatar. "You've been practically glowing lately. Almost like you're in love." She had more to say, but she was cut off.
"Yeah! Are you and Mako back together?" Opal asked bluntly.
Korra practically choked on her fire flakes, coughing and sputtering. "Uh, what?" Her tone was defensive.
"So you are!" she exclaimed.
Korra was at a loss for words. She had no idea what to say. She couldn't say yes because it wasn't true. She couldn't say no, though, because just then her friends would be ask who exactly was she in love with? She glanced at Asami who seemed to have shut herself off from this topic, looking towards the hands in her lap that were stressfully squeezing each other. Korra swallowed thickly and looked back to Opal, then at Jinora. "What?" It was the only thing she could think to say. "Just what?"
"You don't have to hide it! It's so great that you two are back together. We could go on double dates and oh and even triple! It's going to be so great!" Opal was rambling and Korra just stared. She wanted her to shut up and just let her speak already!
Asami got up and left in all the commotion. Apparently, she didn't like the idea of her girlfriend and her ex-boyfriend hooking up on triple dates with the other two couples. Korra was so flustered and embarrassed, she didn't even realize that Asami left.
Just when things couldn't get any worse, Mako and Wu showed up. Mako sat next to Korra, since the seat was empty, and Wu sat next to Mako. Opal squealed. "So it's true!"
Mako raised an eyebrow. "What's true?"
Opal grinned. "That you and Korra are back together!"
"What?!" Mako exclaimed in confusion.
"Korra had the same reaction! It's okay, you guys don't have to hide it! Oh gosh this is great!" Opal practically yelled in glee.
Mako slowly looked at Korra, shock was plastered on her face and she was unable to produce a single word. Mako absentminded reached for Korra's hand and squeezed it gently. Bolin witnessed the action and gasped, "Bro! Why didn't you tell me!" Korra unaware of Mako's hand quickly pulled her hand away and looked at Mako, whom was in much confusion.
"Listen gu-"
A bright, almost blinding, flash interrupted Korra.
"What was that?" She asked as she rubbed her eyes.
"Wu!" Mako scowled as he rubbed his own eyes.
The former-king had taken a picture of the two with this new instant film camera. In a matter of seconds a small picture, similar to a size of a business card, printed from the camera's front slot.
"Aww look at them!" Wu teased as he held the picture up. "That's going in the scrapbook".
Mako tried to grab the picture from Wu, but the former-royal swiftly averted him. Mako pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed deeply. They're being difficult. I need to talk to Korra alone. Mako thought.
"Korra we need to talk," Mako said as he grabbed the Avatar's hand, pulling her from their friends. A gush of "aww" echoed as the two left the table.
Mako led Korra out of the festival grounds and the two stopped near the docking areas. For a moment, silence lingered between the two and Mako noticed that Korra was still overwhelmed. He placed a hand on her shoulder, attempting to comfort her.
"Korra...About what happened back there. That was not okay." Mako said in a concerned tone. "Listen. Us is not going to work. I mean we fell in love once, but that was just a step in our lives which was not meant to last. I care and love you Korra, but not in that way anymo-"
Korra held a hand up silencing Mako.
"Whoa. Hold on...I don't like you like that anymore…" Korra said with a bit of annoyance.
"You don't? Then why was Opal gushing about us getting back together?" Mako asked.
"Because Opal...is, well, Opal," Korra chuckled as she crossed her arms. "Listen Mako, you're a great friend and I want you to be a part of my life, but not like before," she said as she placed a hand on his shoulder, smirking. "We're still Team Avatar."
Mako smiled and wrapped his arms around Korra. "I'm glad Korra," he whispered.
Asami stared at the pair as they hugged. It was just like old times, except this time, Korra had betrayed her. She felt tears well up in her eyes. Swallowing the pain, she decided to speak up. "What a happy little couple," Asami sighed. She could never be mad at her friends for falling in love. She'd sit there and passively let Mako take Korra from her, just as Korra had taken Mako before. It's not like she didn't think Korra was worth fighting for, it's that Asami didn't think she, herself, was worthy of Korra in the first place.
Korra immediately pulled away from Mako. "Asami, hold on. It's really not what you think."
"It's fine," she said quietly, looking down. "You don't have to explain anything. I understand. This isn't the first time." She stormed off.
Korra stood there, feeling baffled. Mako was completely and utterly confused. "Wait," he said. Korra's stomach sank. Oh Spirits. Was Mako on to them? "Does Asami still like me?"
Korra just stared at him blankly. She wanted to yell at him for thinking that every girl was all over him. She balled her fists and just let it slide. "I don't know," she said through gritted teeth. "Maybe she does."
"That would certainly explain her reaction," he said with a sigh. "Maybe I should talk to her. Asami's great and maybe one day we could work out, but I'm just really not looking for a relationship right now."
She was going to punch him. It was going to happen. It took all of her willpower to keep herself from decking him in his stupid pretty face. "Mako," she growled. "Asami and I are together!" Oh wait. Did she just say what she thought she did? All the anger drained her and was replaced with panic. "I, uh, I mean!" She was out of excuses. This couldn't be hidden anymore.
Mako just stared. He had no idea what to say. "Oh," was all he could say for the time. He walked away from Korra slowly. She watched him, an eyebrow raised. He stumbled over to a table and sat down. "My whole life is a lie," he mumbled to himself.
Korra followed him and sat down across from him. "Are you okay?" she asked, kind of worried about how Mako was taking this. Suddenly, she understood why Asami was so worried about telling everyone.
"I kissed two lesbians," he said in disbelief. "No wonder it didn't work out!"
"Hey!" Korra snapped, slamming a hand down on the table. "Who said we were lesbians? There's a lot more than just gay and straight, Mako." She sighed.
"Then what are you?" he asked, looking up at her.
"Your friend. My sexuality doesn't matter. Are you okay?"
"Yeah," he said softly. "I think I am. But wait, I didn't turn you like this right? I didn't make you hate men forever."
"If you don't stop, I will seriously punch you," she growled. "You had no affect on my decision. I love Asami. She's great. We balance each other out and she just happened to feel the same. We haven't told anyone yet, but we were planning on it at dinner tonight. You can't tell anyone, okay? Not even Bolin." Her eyes were pleading. "Promise?"
Mako looked up at Korra and saw panic and concern, his heart pang with guilt for being so clueless earlier. He formed a small, yet genuine smile at his friend.
"I promise Korra." He said in a caring tone.
"And congrats. I'm happy for you."
Korra smiled at him. He wasn't so clueless after all.
"Thanks Mako, now lets find her." she said her tone turning urgent.
Mako nodded and the two left the docking zone. Mako and Korra re-joined the group, panting from their fast pace.
"So are you guys-" Wu was cut off.
"Now is not the time! We need to find Asami!" Korra announced.
The group looked at the both with confused expressions.
"Wait what happened?" Bolin asked standing from his seat. "Why are we looking for Asami?"
Korra shook her head, annoyed by all the questions.
"We'll explain later, we just have to find her!" Korra snapped.
"Bolin and Wu. I need you to check the park and the boardwalks. Mako and I will look around at the festival grounds. Kai, Opal and Jinora, I need you three on aerial view, I'll join you in a bit." The group nodded in agreement and ran to their orders.
"Korra I need to you use the bathroom. I'll be quick!" Jinora said as she ran to the rest areas before Korra could reply.
A/N
Mako and Maho here
Korrasami! Korrasami! Korrasami! Yes Bryke did it! Unexpected but very beautiful:) This was suppose to be a short, sweet one shot, but nope we got carried away. My partner Mako and I have been friends throughout the run of the entire series! So we put our brains together on this fanfic because the series is near and dear to us:) and we are very sad that it's over:...( Thank you Bryke! oh and on a side note. I,Maho was Makorra shipper, while my friend Mako was a Korrasami shipper. We're here to say that the shipping war is ridiculous! Come on guys we're a community! Anyways, Stay tune for the the second chapter and happy Christmas Eve.
Dedications
Mako: To my friend Lauren, who got me to ship Korrasami with her tumblr posts.
Maho: To my friend Sliver from Australia:)