Chapter 1: Talking with Tonraq

It has been two years since Amon and Tarrlok's death. Things had calmed down though it isn't perfect yet. Korra had returned everyone's bending and the equalists had apologized for everything except for a few. Those few still thought bending to be the world's problem. Those people had gone into hiding while Korra repaired the damage to the people and to the city with the help of Lin Beifong and of course Tenzin, Asami, Mako and his brother Bolin.

Asami and Mako had grown apart while Korra and Mako had grown closer. Asami and Korra had become great friends despite the tension between Asami and Mako. It made it even more awkward for the two of them as Asami and Bolin had grown closer. They both deny it but they grew closer the day that Bolin saved Asami from her father who is officially on longer welcome in her life. As far as she is concerned, that is just fine. Her father was way out of line, besides he went into hiding with a few of the others. Asami and the others are happy though.

Mako and Korra went to the South Pole so that Mako could meet her family and Katara. "Come on slow poke my parents won't bite, hard." Mako flinched which just made Korra laugh. "I'm kidding, come on you chicken." Mako wanted to relax but it wasn't easy. "You met them once already. This is more of an official meeting." Korra would say stuff that freaked him out such as what she said about them biting. The main reason however is would her parents like him. Korra was right though, he had met them before, so why is it so difficult. It wasn't that hard for him with Asami's father or at least he doesn't think it was. He walked into the igloo home following Korra. "Mom, dad." Korra ran over to her parents and gave them a great big hug. "Mom, dad you know Mako."

"Hello again Mako, where are the others?" Tonraq asked looking around.

"It's just us dad, I thought that it should just be us two. I figure that I could catch up with mom and you and Mako can talk." Korra knew that Mako would hate being alone with her father but he needed to get to really know him.

"Sure that should be fun." Mako said unconvincingly.

"Come on Mako, let's grab something to eat and talk while the girls go do their thing." Tonraq said.

"It's settled then, let's go mom and let the boys talk." Korra chuckled as her and her mother left.

Mako is to say the least, nervous about being alone with Korra's father but he did need to talk to him about a little something. Tonraq left and came back with a bowl of soup and a plate of bread covered in seasonings. "Korra sent me a message saying no sea prunes so I decided on squid and seaweed instead." Tonraq said setting the food down. "So how has my daughter been, I've worried about her. Granted that Amon isn't around anymore but I have heard of problems.

Mako was happy that the conversation didn't start off with them talking about him. "She has been perfect sir. My brother and I, Tenzin, Asami, and Chief Beifong have all been there for her as well not that she needs it. She does very well on her own but we're her friends and what kind of friends would we be if we let her do everything by herself."

"Well said Mako, even Aang needed help as the avatar regardless the difficulty." Tonraq said and then brought up the point that he really wanted to make. "You and Korra have been together for some time now. She told me about everything that happened between you, Asami, and her." Tonraq then noticed Mako flinch. "I only want to know if you can be honest with her. Now I realize that you may have been confused about your feelings but I don't want to see my daughter hurt." Tonraq stared at Mako. "Look at me boy." Tonraq said gently but firm.

"I'm sorry sir, it's just that I made a mistake and I did hurt her and Asami." Mako said looking up at Tonraq. "I didn't mean to or even want to and it's just not a memory that I like to think about." Mako put his head back down.

"Now listen to me Mako, you admit that you messed up, no doubt about that. I know you wouldn't want to think about it even but if you don't remember what you did then how will you learn from it. Now tell me Mako, will you be honest with my daughter?" Tonraq asked again.

Mako thought for a bit and then looked up and smiled. "Yes sir I will, no doubt."

"Ha ha, that's what I like to hear." Tonraq said with a smile raising his bowl and drinking what was left of his soup.

"My turn to ask you something. I want to marry Korra, I love her to death." Mako said hoping for a good reply.

Tonraq set down his bowl and looked at Mako sternly and then smiled. "You're a good man Mako, if she says yes then welcome to the family." That was a weight off Mako's shoulders.

Just then Katara walked in. "I would like to have a talk with Mako." Tonraq nodded and then left the room, taking some bread with him. "Mako, tell me what your plan is for Korra?" Katara said with a smile.

"I'm not sure I understand." Mako just sat there confused.

"What I mean is, will you buy her something or make her something as an engagement present. My grandfather made this for my grandmother." Katara pulled out the necklace and let Mako take a look. "This is a water tribe engagement present that was made by hand."

Mako had thought about making something for Korra and now he is sure. "I wanted to make a necklace for her but I have a little problem. I want to make it with a little bit of each element in it. Korra being the avatar, I thought it would be appropriate that there is a little bit of each nation in it." Mako said hoping that Katara would agree.

"I may be old but that doesn't mean I stick to tradition. That would be a wonderful idea and let me tell you of a way to make such a necklace. There are four secret places on earth that represent the four nations. Only the avatar is worthy of going to those places however bending masters as well can go there." Katara left and then returned with a map and handed it to Mako. "Go to each of the four points on the map but be warned that if you're found not worthy, you could parish. Now tell me, do you love Korra enough to risk everything for her?" Mako nodded confidently. "Then go Mako."

"I'll leave tomorrow, will you cover for me?" Katara nodded and then left as Korra and family walked in. "You're back, have fun because I know I did?" Korra and her mother nodded. "Well, I'm off to bed, goodnight." With that Tonraq led Mako to his room.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed and please review.