Korra's POV

We were all dressed in black, ready to take on the scumbags that came out in the dark. I hated that. Darkness wasn't always evil. It meant that a new beginning was coming, just like with me. It's funny how I used to be afraid of the dark, but now it was my companion. I grew up in it, and in a way I was its master, which is why I was just such a badass in capturing these criminals. We covered our faces in these missions, couldn't afford to have Toph or Lin find out what we did, or else we'd be in deep trouble. Today we were after this woman, who made…toxins that made you believe stuff, sort of tortured your mind I guess. This was going to be fun.

Mako's POV

We were getting close to the meeting place, and I could see the excitement in my girlfriend's eyes. I internally sighed. I didn't like this. I didn't like risking her life this way, but she insisted to come along to everyone of these missions. Her parents had objected too but as always, Korra got her way, claiming that this is what she was destined to do. At first she was skeptical about her title, but now she fully accepted it and often told me to just "Deal with it". Nonetheless I loved her, and I'd give my life for her.

"This is the place," I said as I stopped the engine. We both covered out faces and got out the car to wait for Asami and Bolin who arrived a short while after.

We waiting and nothing was happening. That wasn't a good sign. Korra sighed heavily and kicked a can into an alley. A growl was heard and we all turned to face the direction where the noise had originated. Moments later, several dogs came out. Two of them jumped on Korra while the other three tried attacking us.

I punched the dog that went at me, making it scurry away while I went to help Korra. She yelled in pain as the animals tore her skin. I tried getting them off her, but they wouldn't budge so I went to more extreme measures. Usually I'm a dog type, really, and I'm against animal cruelty, but my Korra was in danger and I wasn't going to let anyone hurt her. I gave each dog a light shock, which pried them off her. I picked her up and took her into the car, going as quickly as we came. There was a note on my window: THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING, it warned. I crumbled the piece of paper and drove away.

Korra's POV

"Ow!" I cried as my mom stitched up the cut on my leg.

"Hold still," she replied with a scowl.

"It hurts!"

My father chuckled and his hold on me tightened. Yes, apparently I moved so much that my dad had to hold me down. Great huh? Not.

"Argh!"

Alcohol on a wound sucks. Trust. It feels as if it's burning you, and my mom just dumped some on my cut. I saw my boyfriend wince from the corner of my eye, and I decided to control my yelps a little more. Finally after what seemed like an eternity, she finished with both my cuts and gave me a kiss on the cheek. Bolin gave me some meds that would make me go to sleep, which I happily took. My dad kissed my forehead and left with my mom to their room.

Mako came forward and I held out my arms to him, like a five year old who wants to be carried. He chuckled and picked me up, saying good night to Asami and Bolin before heading over to our room. He laid me down before doing the same and I curled up next to him, his warmth helping the meds in making me drowsy.

"You should know your limits," he said gently rubbing circles on my back.

"Can't afford to," I mumbled.

He chuckled.

"There's going to be the day when you're going to tell me 'I told you so', huh?"

I felt him kiss my temple.

"When that day comes, I probably won't say it," he replied.

I opened my eyes to give him a look.

"Well, maybe," he amended giving me a quick kiss.

"What did the paper say?" I asked.

He sighed.

"Nothing important."

"Mako."

He sighed again.

"This is just the beginning," he replied quietly after a while.

My eyes shot open and I sat up in bed.

"What?"

"Hama is trying to get in our heads."

"This isn't her style."

He pulled me down again and wraps his arms around me.

"Don't worry, we'll look into it more tomorrow, ok?"

I sighed heavily but nodded. The meds were kicking in already.

"I love you," he whispered when he thought I had fallen asleep.

"Me too," I mumbled.

?'s POV

"Your brother is a traitor, and Amon failed. I have a task for you," a man who hid in the shadows said.

The woman in front of him smiled wickedly.