Summary: Finer details on Su-Kuvira relationship. I respect Baatar's character, so there's no cheating in this fic. Notes: It's my first time to write fic, please be patient with me. Feel free to comment or chat me for any corrections or suggestions you might have for a newbie writer. Thanks
Chapter 1: Kuvira
She never thought those words could hunt her down. Five years of being in prison , those words stung like it was yesterday, hurt her more than anything . "Did she really mean it? How could she say such thing?" As years went by, never did she saw the woman who meant the world to her. Sure she scarred her, plotted behind her back, turned her son against her and many more. Did numerous things that caused her to hate and despise her, but never planned to harm the Beifongs, threaten but harm. A few months after she was thrown to jail, the only Beifongs that visited her was Wing and Wei. But the visit was rather dreadful, it turned out to be the most horrifying visits she had after hearing the words "Take her out". Those were the exact words instructed to the twins. Sure the twins would have said anything to hurt Kuvira but this was different, it came from the very mouth of the woman she ever loved and will always love. She was apologetic the first minutes she talked with the twins but the moment she heard them say those words, she completely zoned out not realizing that the twins already left. Although she was treated as the most dangerous prisoner, placed at a maximum security and encased in a platinum cell, she still received that same rights with all the other prisoner. Visited by the Avatar every week in the last 5 years, she learned to eventually open and trust someone. She felt free to tell Korra everything, her rough childhood until the Matriarch took her in, from having nothing and being no one to being the Captain of one of the most successful and powerful City. Only one detail she would never tell, sleeping from a ragged bed to waking up beside the wealthiest woman in the entire City. All she could do was relive all the good and painful memorize she had. No day passed that she didn't think and desired the Matriarch would come. Being alone and locked up has taken it's toll, she would imagine the numerous times she was with her most especially their firsts. First night together doing nothing but just talk, first kiss, first sex, first I love yous, and first time they made love. It was all clear, she only chose to recall those memories and all the bad was a blur. These memories kept her alive, but she could never talk about it to Korra.
-- In Zaofu prior to Aiwei's betrayal--
Not a day goes by that she hadn't showed her gratitude towards the Matriarch. She would go far and beyond what is required of her to make sure that the Matriarch would see her gratitude. She was always brilliant on everything. Being the best student, the best dancer, best guard and the best Captain yet. She was unlike any others, putting her work on priority, none had the same dedication and passion she had. Seeing all these potentials and skills, she became the Matriarch's favorite, her protégé. Aiwei himself vouched in her behalf to be the Captain of the guard, being the truth seer, he saw nothing in her rather than someone who loves her people and would put their needs first. With proper guidance, she could be a good leader, the better and improved version of the Matriarch. He saw that the Matriarch was eyeing on Kuvira to be her successor and he couldn't agree more. As the years went by, she realized that she was developing strong feelings for the Matriarch. She became more invested in her, having long and steady glances, having premature ventricular contractions every time she was with her. It all started when she became the Matriarch's personal guard. When she was on her, she would make sure to come an hour early familiarizing herself to the Matriarch's day schedule.Kuvira wasn't just a personal guard but also an assistant, the Matriarch relies on her. All those business trips, late night meetings, frequent dance rehearsals and conversations changed how she looked at her. They had this routine for almost a year and in that time was when she realized that she's already in love with Suyin Beifong. She understood that this love would only be one-sided. There was no plan in confessing her newly realized feelings. Days and days passed, she stood by her, reaffirming her loyalty by protecting the Matriarch everywhere she go. After 2 years of being her personal guard, she roused up to the ranks and became the Captain of the guard. She now has a larger scale of responsibility on her shoulders. Now, the Matriarch's safety wasn't her only concern but also the safety of Zaofu and all it's citizens. She was more involved with the City, having lesser and lesser time with the Matriarch. Sure she misses her, but she can't afford to be out of focus. Zaofu's security force flourished until Kuvira's leadership. She was indeed a natural.
After being more comfortable and adjusted with her new job description, she found herself being called in late night meetings with Su. During the first three months as the Captain, she only gives Su and weekly report but now she is called in almost everyday. Their conversations started from formal security stuff and eventually grew into a deeper level, they became more confident in telling each other everything. Kuvira enjoyed the Matriarch's stories, her adventures as a young and reckless teenager. They became each other's confidant. Holding the highest security position, she became her sparring partner. No one could be more qualified to spar with the boss, the strongest metal bender than the Captain of the guard. Five months ago, she started noticing the Matriarch glancing back at her. Despite her busy schedule, she never failed to ask how her day went. By now she was sure that her feelings towards the world leader was no longer platonic, she desired her more and more. Suyin became her weakness. Dancing was a passion they both share. Their dance rehearsals became more intimate, they would be the last ones to exit the studio. They became more comfortable with holding each other. Innocent touches became a way to marvel each others physique. Until holding was no longer enough. They felt in a rabbit hole, unable to break free of the lust and passion they had for each other. She was deeply in love with Suyin, but couldn't say if Su felt the same. She made love to Su, Su was fucking her. This was an arrangement dictated on Su's urges and convenience. But after having sex multiple times on almost anywhere they felt safe, Su's hungry and fast-paced kisses became deep and subtle, she begins to stay with Kuvira hours after sex, talking and caressing the young woman. Kuvira never expected that these feelings would ever be reciprocated.
-- Book 3 after Aiwei's betrayal--
After all that happened, an almost successful kidnapping (all thanks to Pabu ofcoarse) , Aiwei's betrayal, Opal and the other Airbenders' captivity, Suyin and Lin's near death experience with P'Li, and the Avatar's vulnerability, she was more compelled to protect and defend the woman she loved no matter what it costs. After the battle against Saheer, she helped everyone to settle down that day. All the Beifongs settled in their rooms to rest after the gruesome day of fighting against the Red Lotus. Kuvira was the last to head to the Beifong penthouse to rest and call it the day. To her surprised, she saw Suyin sitting on the bed waiting for her to come out from the bathroom. Suyin crashed in her arms and sobbed, releasing all sorts of emotions she had, the fear of losing Opal, Lin and her life on the same day. Kuvira kept her ground and steadied herself so that Suyin could lean on her. This was the moment she realized that Su chose to come to her for comfort instead of her husband. She felt Su finally chose to be with her. She was stunned to hear her say, "I thought I wouldn't see you again, I couldn't bare the thought that maybe you'd not make it, that some Lotus members could be after you and no one else was there to help you defend the injured". She tightened her embrace on Suyin, kissed her passionately. If a kiss could somehow lighten Suyin from her pain, then she would be floating on mid-air by now. She leaned on the bed, taking in Suyin tightly until they fell asleep. Being the Captain of the guard means that she no longer could freely go with her on trips, she assigned three best fighters on Zaofu to guard the Matriach 24/7. She knew Suyin felt uncomfortable with a single guard protecting her, three was over the top. She was even more protective of her now that ever. She readied herself to protect the only person she ever loved and smite whoever dares to threaten or lay a finger on Suyin. After knowing that Kuvira had assigned three guards to accompany her, she didn't do anything but approved Kuvira's decision. This was her way of acknowledging that Kuvira isn't just doing this as a Captain sworn to protect her but as a lover, a partner hoping for her to return in her arms in one-piece.
-- Prison--
Those were the memories she played back, over and over in her mind. She looses it when she thinks of Zaofu. Not sure if she could contain her grief. Su will always be her weakness. It's been five years since she last seen Su. She stared right through the door, slowly being opened. Yes, she's staring but can't seem to focus. Such irony, she would never have thought that Su would be her joy and greatest pain. Yet still, all she could desire for was this woman finally standing before her, Suyin Beifong.