Korra's Day Off

Disclaimer: I own absolutely nothing

Pairings: Korra/Lin Beifong ("Korralin" or"Linorra")

Author's notes: I really love this pairing so much, but there aren't nearly enough stories out there. So I decided to try and add to the small list that there is. I couldn't have done it without my sister helping me work out the kinks. So please enjoy the read and watch this space for new chapters. :D

Grey clouds covered the sky, the wind was just below a gale and there was an ever so slight drizzle, but that didn't matter in the slightest to Korra who finally had time off from her Avatar duties. To the average person this may not seem like a big deal, but her schedule was so hectic that she cherished these small mercies. Come hell or high water, she was going to out for a relaxing walk and no one could do anything about it! "This is nice," She mused to herself "Nothing could possibly go wrong." Right at that moment as if the world had a cruel sense of humour, a Sato mobile came screeching around corner nearly running over the tanned woman. "Hey watch where you're going!" She yelled after them. " Hmph," Korra thought angrily "The nerve of some people." After calming herself down she carried on her way not wanting to spend her free time being ticked off about some stupid driver. Not two steps later another Sato Mobile cut her off. That was it. Korra was about to fire bend somebody's head off. "WHAT the hell do you—"

"Get in Avatar!" a grey haired woman commanded. At first glance she had no clue who it was until she looked closer.

"Chief!?" It was none other than the head of police, Lin Beifong. But something was off, instead of her usual attire that consisted of standard issue police armour, cables and her ever unabating scowl. She was in plain clothes, scowl still present though. But still, as far as Korra was concerned the Chief just had a dozen sets of armour and cycled through them. So this was quite a shock to her system. "W-What's happening? And hey, you nearly killed me! You should be more car—"She was cut off again.

"Just hurry up and get in the car. I need your help." Now this was even more of a surprise. Lin Beifong, known as one of the toughest people in Republic City, daughter of the equally stubborn Toph Beifong, was asking her for help. Without a seconds delay Korra jumped into the vehicle. They took off before her feet even hit the floor.

"You may want to work on how you say 'Hi'" The water tribe girl said with a bit of cheer in her voice " So what's got you driving like a madman anyways?"

"Some hoodlums broke into my place. I need you to get them while I drive up next to their Sato mobile. They should have come around this corner not too long ago."

"You mean the idiots that nearly ran me over jacked your stuff?"

"So they have been through here. Good, means I'm not too far behind. Think you can handle a little car chase Avatar?"

"Of course I can handle it. I'm the toughest person you know!"

The Chief couldn't help but smirk at that comment. Now anybody who didn't know Korra could say that her big headedness was a pain in the ass. Funnily enough it eventually became one of her charming points. Although, for Lin, it took a long time before she could see it as anything other than a young teen just mouthing off.

"So..." Korra sheepishly began "What's up with the duds?"

"My what?" Lin didn't really follow teen lingo.

"Like you know your clothes. Why aren't you in your usual police gear chasing these guys down all Head of Police style?" Korra motioned her arms like she was swinging from building to building via cables.

"Those perps also took my set of armour. I can't believe I let my guard down like that. " Lin looked like someone had just thrown her favourite potted plant out the window. If she was the type who had plants. Come to think of it Korra didn't have a clue what Lin liked. Not even the slightest of idea.

'Does she even like things?' Korra mused to herself. She couldn't help but let a smile come to her lips as she thought of Lin scowling at a bag of puppies.

"What's so funny?" Lin asked with little amusement in her voice while focusing on weaving in and out of traffic.

"Oh, a uh... nothing, nothing." Korra wanted to quickly change the subject. The Chief probably wouldn't appreciate the little joke about her firm facial expression. "At least you can get a new set of armour if they give us the slip. "

"I don't care about the armour, Avatar. They took something of mine that I need back."

"What is it?"

"That's none of your business!" Lin snapped back.

"Okay, okay, I get it. No more questions." 'Jeez, what a grouch. Here I am helping her and she won't even tell me why.' The young Avatar thought bitterly to herself.' Like come on, she could afford to at least not be so grumpy all the time.'

"Avatar!" Lin shouted grabbing Korras' attention. "There they are!" Just ahead of them was a Sato Mobile driving through a cart of cabbages, causing the unfortunate owner to dive out the way as carnage ensued on his livelihood. "I need you to stop them while I drive. I can't bend as well as keep us next to them."

Acknowledging Lins' request Korra took up a stance. "Leave it to me Chief!" Not two seconds later a volley of fireballs was sent hurtling towards the aforementioned thieves. Much to the thieves dismay Korra was a pretty good shot. Two of the three fireballs hit their mark...kind of. All it really accomplished was making the driver start swerving all over the place.

"That's not working, try something else." Lin chided.

"I know! Just stick to driving and I'll do my job!" came Korras' irritated reply.

"Just get on with it! Central park is coming up!"

Having heard that she took up an earth-bending stance. An evil grin took over the tanned girls face. 'Let's see how you guys like this.' A few quick movements later a chest high earth wall appeared in front of the thieves' Sato Mobile. Slowing down wasn't an option they had time to contemplate. They slammed into the wall at high-speed, sending both occupants screaming as they flew through the air. Before landing Korra caught them with her air-bending, thus ending the chase through the city.

"Ha, how'd you like that you punks? That's what you get for trying to run me over!" The taunts fell on deaf ears for the captives had passed out.

"That's enough, Avatar. It's unbecoming of you."

"Oh, hey Chief. How did you like my idea for stopping those punks?" A huge grin was plastered across Korras face as she asked Lin, not expecting praise from the stern woman.

"Whereas I may disagree with your methods. You did stop them like I asked. I thank you for that."

'Eh...?' Korra took a while to register what just happened. "Did she just say 'thank you'?' With a rather dumfounded look Korra managed a stutter of a reply."Y-yeah, no problem."

The Chief had already moved on to the Sato Mobile that now had a bit of a face lift. Lin was looking all around the vehicle to find the stolen goods. Much to her delight she found what she was looking for. 'Good thing that Asami girl builds these vehicles strong.' Was all she thought to herself. Unbeknownst to the silver haired woman, an unpleasant entity made her way up from behind.

"So what was so important that you had to get no matter what?" blabbed Korra from over Lins' shoulder trying to get a look at what the item she was holding could be.

This startled the hardened Head of Police causing her to spin around to see her who her inquisitive "assailant" was.

"A gramophone?" Now Korra was confused. "Is that the thing you wanted?"

"Yes. What of it?"

"Uh, nothing. I just didn't take you for a music lover. You kind of have the whole 'I love coffee and staying up late scowling at new recruits' vibe going on."

"Hardly. I'll have you know that I don't even like coffee."

"So what music do you like?" There was a bit too much glee in the young girl's voice for Lins' liking.

"What I like or dislike isn't any of your business. I appreciate the help Avatar, but I need to get these guys back to the precinct. So now if you'll excus—"

"Hang on Chief." It was Korra's turn to interrupt. "I just helped you catch these guys. It was supposed to be my day off, but it ended up being like any other day. I think you owe me."

"Owe you? I suppose helping me apprehend these perps does entail some sorts of compensation from the Department. I'll see what I can do." Lin wasn't expecting her to ask for a reward.

"Dinner!" The Avatar declared.

"Dinner?" The Chief couldn't have been more confused.

"Treat me to dinner tonight and we'll call it even." There was something mischievous about Korra's smile.

It didn't make any sense. 'Why on earth would this girl want to go out for dinner? Besides I don't have time to babysit this kid.' Korra must have seen the look of disapproval on Lin's face, because before she could list a hundred reasons of why that' be a bad idea, she was cut off.

"And if you don't, I'll tell everyone about your how the 'big bad Chief Beifong' has a soft spot for music and loves frolicking in fields of flowers."

"Where did you get that I like running around in flowers?" Asked the now irked Chief.

"That's my point! For all I know you could like kicking puppies or collecting weird dolls. It's high time that I get to know you better." Korra said crossing her arms.

Knowing Korra, Lin knew she wasn't going to drop the subject until she got her way. Letting out a long sigh while pinching the bridge of her nose, she relented.

"Fine."

"Really?" asked the disbelieving Avatar.

"Really."

"Yes!" Korra shouted pumping her fist in the air.

"So where are we going kid?"

"Huh? Oh yeah." There was a look of deep contemplation on the tanned girls face. "I'll leave it up to you Chief." Korra said while walking away with her hands crossed behind her back and a smile plastered across her face. "I'll be waiting outside your precinct at eight."

"Avatar, wait!" It was too late. Korra's walk had already progressed into a bouncy jog and she was out of earshot. 'What is up with that girl?' Lin asked herself.

Glancing over at the still unconscious bodies tied up not too far from the Sato Mobile. "Well I better get these idiots over to HQ."

Two blocks away from where the Chief was sticking the captives into her vehicle there was a woman whose light jog had progressed into a full sprint.

'I can't wait!' Korra had no idea why she was so happy, but she didn't care. She had to get home and get ready as soon as possible to be in time for her night out with the Chief.

Lin may not have admitted it, but she was also looking forwards to the evening, if only a little bit.