It was raining very hard in Republic city and do to the certain circumstances, she knew she had no reason being out there that night. With the threat of Amon, Korra knew that everyone expected her to be training safely on Air Temple Island, but that wasn't the case tonight. True, she had no real reason for being out at such an hour but she didn't want to stay hidden either, the rain on the other hand made her desperately want to return back to the island. It was such a bother, especially since earlier the day was so beautiful.
She walked through the streets of Republic city with a cloak on that not only blocked her from the rain, but hid her identity as well. As she gazed into numerous shop windows and small restaurants, she felt her heart drop as she saw the many large posters of Amon. No one knew who she was, so in some sense...wasn't she safe?
As Korra continued on her walk, she bumped into many different people that carried about the same attitude; depression. She wasn't sure if the it was the equalists fault or purely the benders. As Avatar, it was her job to make everything equal, but how could she in a city where people loathed each other?
The rain had let down just a bit and she made herself comfortable on the ledge of a park fountain. Prior to sitting down, she'd seen a man, probably a bit older than her, sitting down as well. She sat down not too far from him, his back was turned toward her. Unlike her, he had no protection from the rain that was now, starting to reappear. She really should have started to head back to the island but she was pretty interested in this man in front of her.
A loud rumble of thunder caused the sprinkles to fall from the sky once more and Korra heard the droplets of rain popping off of her cloak, yet this man not to far from her became instantly drenched. Sighing, Korra let her curiosity get the best of her and scooted over to the drenched man. Softly, she softly nudged his right shoulder as he slowly began to turn around. She gasped as she looked into the all too familiar eyes of a broken Tahno, whose whole facial expression lacked emotion.
"Oh...hey Korra. Didn't think I'd run into you again." He said in a very melancholy voice. "I would've thought you'd be at Air Temple Island...what brings you to Republic City so late at night?"
"Um," Korra began, drawing her gaze away from Tahno rather quickly. He looked different from the time she'd seen him at the Police Headquarters. Yes, he still looked very broken but there was just something else missing, something that made him even more ratched.
"I'm just out here to be out here." She finally said.
"Well, do your friends know you're sneaking away from them?" Tahno managed, staring up into the raining sky.
"It isn't sneaking!" Korra yelled. "If you were in my position, you'd want to be alone sometimes..."
"Is being that Avatar stressing you out?" Breathed Tahno in almost a whisper. "Having all elements at your hand and receiving the royal treatment all the time?"
"Hey!" Korra yelped, poking her finger into his shoulder. "I don't get the royal treatment all the time and if it makes it any better...I only know three elements. I can hardly master air, of course water is my best and_" She had cut herself off quickly as she remembered that Tahno use to be a wonderful waterbender, better than she was.
For a few painful seconds, there was nothing but silence until a large sigh from Tahno broke the ice.
"The rain is letting up, you should be getting home before someone notices that you are missing." He said, rising slowly. "Your friends would be worried sick."
"Won't yours be, if they notice you're missing?" Korra asked, standing up after him.
"That's the difference between you and me, I don't have friends. After I lost my bending, the team split. The other two continued on without me, my fans left me...and now I'm a broken mess. Not that you know anything about that, people adore you." Tahno glared up at the sky once again and at that moment, Korra felt a wave of painful sympathy surge through her body.
"Are you hungry...I've got a bit of money, we can go and eat something. Maybe I can buy you some dry clothes?" She walked in front of him and for a while only gazed at him.
"I don't see why not...it's not like anyone is waiting for me at home." Tahno replied, towering above Korra.
"Don't say stuff like that. Come on, let's go. I know the perfect place." Korra grabbed his arm and dashed through the streets while bumping into numerous people and then, ended up at the place they'd first met each other at. Korra had ordered almost the biggest thing on the menu while Tahno only ordered something small. He watched in humour as she could hardly finish her meal without throwing up yet, she forced every single thing down. After that, Korra paid the waitress and the two made their way outside of the restaurant.
"Okay, now let's get you some dry clothes. I know just the perfect place, it's not too harsh on the wallet either." Again, Korra took a firm of his hand and ran through the crowded streets. Tahno couldn't help it, he was actually enjoying himself. He was smiling, and it was a real smile.
"Come on, in you go. Wow, you really are wet." Korra said, pushing him into an air conditioned building. "Find something to wear, just some clothes and maybe an umbrella."
"You don't mind...I don't want to waste your time."
"You can take your time...you can take my time." Korra said reassuringly.
It didn't at all take that long for Tahno to buy new clothes and put them on, so now he was dry. The rain had started to let up and the moon was now somewhat visible and for a while, the two continued to walk in silence until Tahno figured out it was his turn to do something for Korra.
"Do you want to go back to the fountain?" He asked. "The one you found me sitting at, I mean if you have to leave_" "I can go back." Korra said, cutting Tahno off. "I'm pretty sure that the moon reflects off of the surface of the water."
"Yeah, it's a neat thing to see." Tahno said, this time grasping Korra's hand and walking on ahead.
"Wow! It's beautiful!" Korra said as the fountain came into view. "The moon, it makes it look like, magic!"
"I thought you'd say that, I thought the same thing when I was a kid." Tahno said, sitting down and looking away from the fountain. "Of course, I was still a bender...just like you, Avatar."
"Can we forget that I'm the Avatar for a night? Forget I'm a bender, and I'll just be Korra...how about it?" Korra asked.
"Fine, Korra." Tahno said, grinning just a bit. "So...what do you think about Amon?"
"Not much...probably just another_" "I know you're afraid of him. Just like I was." Tahno had cut her off, he wasn't facing her at all. She spotted something very bitter in his voice.
"You caught my bluff. I'm terrified of the man." Korra said, a little shameful. "If I could hide behind a good facade, then_"
"Facade...I like you better, the real you. Not the Avatar, but Korra." He was now facing her, and she was facing him. Now that Korra looked, the two were very close. She could see the sorrow in his eyes and again, her heart was filled with sympathy.
"Tahno, thanks." She said quietly.
"For what, I should be thanking you." Tahno replied, knowingly leaning forward.
"I know I've said this before but..." Anything else Korra said was melted away by a kiss. Tahno's lips had pressed to Korra's and she didn't hesitate to return it. The kiss was lively, but very short as he pulled away in what seemed like shame.
"Tahno..." Korra said, placing her hand on his shoulder.
"You should go home now Korra, thank you for..." He rose and quickly began to walk away. Korra followed after him, clenching his arm tightly.
"Tahno!" She yelled. "What's wrong with you?"
"You are...you're the Avatar! I'm a cheater who got his bending taken away, I'm not_" Korra stood on her toes and kissed Tahno once again, then placed one finger over his lips.
"I thought that I wasn't the Avatar...I'm Korra and I think it's too dangerous for me to go home tonight." She said, smirking.
"My house is dirty..." Tahno muttered.
"Well, let's clean it up together, in the morning." Korra replied. At that moment, the thunder rumbled yet again and the rain began to pour down. Tahno grunted as he anticipated to be drenched again but to his luck, Korra had opened a large black umbrella keeping the both of them dry as they walked gracefully to his home.
I don't know how, but I just like...fell in love with the show but sadly this is my only story for this one. Sorry 'bout that. If you read it, please review it and hey, if I get some feed back, maybe, just maybe I'll make a sequel!
I don't own any of these characters or this show, good night guys!