Hey everyone, so I've been reading and watching a lot of LOK lately and so I decided to make my own little ficlet involving our favorite COP Lin Beifong and of course Bumi II. I'm a huge fan of Beifong, and I admit I wasn't at first but overtime she grew on me what can I say? Plus I like Toph so that's my second reason.

Keep in mind this is mostly AU, so it doesn't follow along with the original story/show. This is MY world here, and though I don't own the characters I own the plot.

They were both complete opposites, but somehow fate decided they belonged together. They kept it secret for a long time, and only now have they decided to bring out their family. What could possibly go wrong?

Family drama, exes drama, basically mostly drama and angst with my two lovebirds throughout the end of Book 1 and into Book 2, and we'll no doubt go to three and four.

I don't own any characters from Legend of Korra.

Enjoy!

She was never one to pace, no, but she was now.

He was late, he said he'd be here soon and yet he was late. It wasn't an issue, no he wasn't late on purpose, he'd only arrived in the city earlier that day, but he'd promised her he'd be by tonight. Spirits she was getting impatient, she wanted him here, now.

Lin Beifong was never really a woman to show much emotion, but these last few months with the equalists and the triads, mostly the equalists, had been awful. Lin felt terrible about everything, how stupid she'd been first going after Hiroshi Sato and getting her men captured. Their bending was taken, and she ended up hurt but she and Tenzin had broken them out. A bit late, but at least they were free now. It didn't help that despite losing her own bending to Amon, that Tenzin's entire family had been captured. She'd been horrified when she'd found out the equalists imprisoned them, and she wanted to get to them but…she'd been occupied herself.

Thankfully Avatar Korra exposed Amon for the fraud he was, finding out he was a water/blood bender son of Yakone the former mobster, and defeating him in front of his followers. The kid was brash but she was on a good path. Now the bastard was loose along with Tarrlok, but perhaps they would find him.

They had all travelled to the South Pole, to hope that Katara could restore Korra's bending. Unfortunately she couldn't, and when Lin heard the words firsthand she felt her stomach drop; if Korra's bending couldn't be restored by the best healer all around then neither could hers. She was glad Korra was alright, but it took every fiber of her being not to fall apart. Korra had run off and the kid Mako chased after her, and neither came back until much later, with Korra's bending restored. Somehow Aang had helped, and now thanks to him Korra was able to give Lin her own bending back. When Lin lifted those rocks up around that ceremonial stand, she felt happy, and thanked Korra.

Sadly the happy part didn't last, because as soon as Lin got back to the hut she was staying in the first thing she did was shed her metal armor. It was now in a pile near the door, and she was dressed in furred clothing given to her by Katara until she and everyone else returned to Republic City tomorrow. She had tried to lie down and rest, but she couldn't. Lin was waiting for him to get here; she needed him…right now.

Knock knock knock

Lin didn't care that she rushed over to the door without a thought, and she didn't care to check and see who it might be before she opened it. Thank the spirits it was him, and she didn't give him a chance to speak when she yanked him inside and pulled him close to her. His arms wrapped around her waist and back, and her lips reached up to meet his; when she pulled away she saw him smile, and she gave a small one back.

"Miss me honey?" she didn't speak, just leaned into his hold and let him run his hand through her hair. She'd missed him so much; it'd been almost half a year since they'd last seen each other.

"You have no idea." he squeezed a little harder and she winced hard, she didn't mean to though.

"Are you ok?" he pulled back. His dark eyes looking at her with worry, which she didn't want at the moment.

"I'm fine…" he didn't believe her, she could tell. "I'm just a little bruised up that's all."

"Bruised?" his voice darkened a bit.

"It's nothing, don't worry." she made to move but he stopped her with a hand on her arm.

"I know that's now true. Come on, let's take a look." he pulled her towards the bed, but she wouldn't let him pull up her shirt. "Lin."

"Bumi, please…" he stopped her with a finger to his lips.

"Lin it's nothing I haven't seen already, and I seem to recall that time I showed up at the house with a bloody broken nose, a black eye, and even a fractured left arm and you fussed over me all night and that was AFTER I got off the boat. I was caked in my own blood and you were with me the whole time, now…let me see your back." ugh, she hated it when he brought up the past.

"Fine Bumi, fine." She didn't want to feel the cold, so she made a move to stoke the fire in the middle of the hut, but he beat her to it. While he did that she stripped off her top, and she heard him gasp.

"Oh spirits Lin…what happened?" he saw the big bruises on her back and side, and the bandages wrapped around her upper arms.

"It's nothing, I don't want to talk about it…" he looked at her with stern eyes.

"Nothing? You look like you got into a fight with an angry polar bear dog, that's not nothing." he walked up to her and carefully stroked one bruise that looked as big as a foot. "Did they do this?" she nodded. "Oh Lin…" he kissed the back of her neck gently, and she relaxed her body.

"Did you go see Katara?"

"I did, she told me that bastard took your bending…and the avatar's."

"Yeah but Korra got hers and gave mine back, thanks to Aang's spirit bending."

"I know and I'm glad, but babe, what were you thinking?" she stiffened against him.

"I was thinking I could do whatever it took to protect your brother and his family, but it didn't work. I passed out when Amon took my bending, and when I woke up I was in a cell with my arms and legs chained."

"They tried to interrogate you?" she nodded.

"I didn't say anything, so they tried to force me. The Lieutenant let two of them beat me a little, but I didn't break. One of them almost broke my arm, and he stopped them. Katara healed me, but she said the bruises won't fade for a few days." his arms went around her waist. "That wasn't the worst of it."

"What was…?" Lin took a breath, she might as well tell him. Feeling the bile rising in her throat she forced it back down and faced him.

"One of them, he was alone with me in the cell. He said I was…" she swallowed again. "He said I was attractive for my age, and he…said if I told him about the avatar's whereabouts he'd be sure to let Amon know I cooperated. I spat at him…he didn't like that." Bumi's hold tightened a bit. "I…I don't know how, but he pinned me, and he ran his hands up my legs and over my chest."

"He didn't…" Bumi's voice was thick with anger, but she shook her head.

"One of his friends came back and pulled him off me, punched him a few times, and then took him away. The Lieutenant came into the cell and he asked me if I was alright, I said yes, and he left me alone. Next thing I know Tenzin and the kids found me, and we made it to the docks." she let one tear fall, she had come very close to losing it, but she didn't.

"I should've been here, I could've helped more and you'd have been safe with them." she felt him kiss her head.

"It's not your fault Bumi, you got here in time to finish off those planes."

"Yeah, but you were hurt." he turned her around and kissed her lips again. "I could've stopped it." she knew that wasn't entirely true, Bumi was a fighter by all means but even he could have limits against people like the Equalists.

"You had your orders, and I had my priorities. We both did what we had to, no matter the consequences."

"Yeah, but still…" he didn't finish, and the two just sat there holding each other for several minutes. When her nerves finally calmed Lin decided to change the subject, not up to talking about more of the equalists or Amon.

"How did you get here without being seen?" she saw him smirk.

"It's nothing when everyone's asleep, one of the perks of being a soldier."

"No I meant…as far as everyone knows you were supposed to stay in the city. How'd you get here so quickly?" he chuckled at her, and ran a hand through her silver hair.

"I wanted to surprise you, and…as of tomorrow I'm officially retiring from the UF. They're sad to see me go, but I've served my city and my nation, and now it'll be nothing but non-stop Bumi-time!" Lin rolled her eyes.

"Greeeaaatt." Bumi laughed and kissed her cheek.

"You can't deny you missed it." she smiled.

"I have, and I've missed you, so much."

"I've missed you too, and I'm not going anywhere." he tilted her face up to his and kissed her again, only this time he didn't pull away. Lin let him deepen the kiss, feeling his hands move down to her waist gently to her rear, giving it a soft squeeze.

"Mmm." she moaned, and he pulled back.

"I'm sorry, we shouldn't do this while you're hurt." she glared slightly.

"I'm not fragile Bumi, and I want to." she nuzzled into his neck, feeling his pulse quicken.

"You'll get cold…"

"You can warm me up." she started kissing the skin, right on his pulse point before nipping. He growled and held her waist, pulling her against him and she moaned against his warm flesh.

"You're such a vixen, but are you sure?" she answered him with a hungry kiss and pushing herself against his growing erection. He took the opportunity to lift her up and wrap her legs around his waist, before he pushed her onto the mattress.

"Bumi…" she moaned his name as he grinded against her.

"Hey now no rush, let's take it slow." she glared slightly. "Not too slow, got it." he kissed her again and moved his lips across her jaw to her ear, taking the lobe into his mouth and sucking it while his hands moved over her breasts and massaged them. She moaned at his touch, and his mouth moved down her neck and to her left nipple.

"Ah!" she yelped when he bit down, but his tongue moved around the hardening bud to soothe it in apology. Lin's nails started digging into his shirt; she wanted it off him, to feel his flesh against hers. Bumi got the hint and let her slip it off, jacket, and all, everything until his upper body was naked like hers. His skin felt so warm, his mouth was hot on hers, and it moved downwards to the hem of her pants.

"Oh baby, you're so pretty like this." she didn't really think so, her face all flushed, hair dampening with sweat, her whole body felt hot like fire.

"Bumi…" she whined, and Bumi took the chance to pull down her pants and remove them entirely. He spread them a little wider and kissed the inside of her thighs before placing his mouth on her clit. "Mmmm!" she arched her back; oh that felt good, his tongue swirled around the little bud while he pushed a finger inside her.

"So good baby, so good." he added a second finger and pushed inside, looking for her sweet spot as she writhed against his touch. When he pushed them a little further in a spark of powerful electricity flew through Lin's body, igniting a familiar heat in her belly. It felt so good she had to cover her mouth to stifle her moans, lest anyone walking around hear her as she was known to be quite vocal during sex.

"Bumi stop teasing me…" she felt herself getting close, but she didn't want to come yet. He stopped his ministrations and moved up to kiss her forehead.

"You want me inside?" he huskily whispered against her face. She reached into his pants, took his member into her hand and stroked it to full arousal, and he pulled it away before opening her legs a little more. "You want me…" he quickly pulled his pants off, and his erection sprung forward.

"Fuck me…now." Lin licked her lips as if ready to get a treat.

"You got it baby." he positioned himself at her entrance, and slowly pushed inside. She yelped and moaned, but he swallowed the rest with a rough kiss; gnashing their teeth against each other with tongues battling for dominance. Bumi's thrusts were slow at first, and then quickened when Lin held onto him for dear life, arms around his neck and legs locked around his waist.

"Uugh…B-Bumi…Bumi…" she chanted into his ear, it drove him wild when she said his name like that. His hand reached between them to massage her clit, feeling bliss as her walls tightened around him.

"Lin…my Linny…" she didn't hear the nickname; if she did she didn't bother correcting him. After Bumi gently pinched her clit she felt the heat in her belly explode. With a deep moan she rode out the last of her orgasm Bumi thrusted in a few more times before coming deep inside her; he collapsed on top of her, both completely spent with their bodies covered in pearls of sweat.

"I love you." the words left her lips, and she meant each one. He was her love, her life, and she was the same to him.

"I love you too Lin, let's get some rest we've got a long day coming tomorrow." he rolled her onto her side and pulled the furred blanket over their bodies. Lin snuggled up to him and rested her head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat as it echoed in her ears.

"You know what might happen right? When the others see us?"

"I know, but it was bound to come out soon anyway. Besides, the kids will be here tomorrow."

"They will?" Lin looked at him stunned, and he laughed.

"They wanted to surprise you, and they have news for us. Didn't tell me what, but they'll be here in the morning." Lin felt her heart flutter at the thought of their kids coming, she hadn't seen them in almost a couple of years but she'd kept in touch. Now she really couldn't wait until tomorrow.

"Good, I've missed them."

"They miss you, and you know once they get here they won't leave us alone for a minute."

"Which is why we enjoy it now." he hugged her close again, running his hands through her damp hair. It was still surprisingly soft, and afterglow looked good on her.

"Mom's gonna be happy to see her grandkids again, you know we might be here a little longer right?" she nodded.

"Yeah, and Bumi…?"

"Yeah baby?" she kissed his chin.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome, now let's sleep." they stayed together all through the night, both forgetting that others were around and would be there in the morning. Neither cared what the morning would bring, they had each other now, and that's all that mattered.

The next day:

Sometime early morning the entire group had risen to fill their bellies before heading back to Republic City. Everyone seemed a bit more relaxed than the day before, and thank goodness they could enjoy at least one morning of peace and quiet…at least until the kids started talking.

"Hey Tenzin, have you seen Beifong anywhere?" Korra asked her mentor as she walked into the main hut. A good night's sleep had helped out a lot, and she hadn't felt so good in a long while. Everyone was gathered around the table with Pema and Katara setting out food, well everyone except for a certain chief of police.

"Not since last night Korra, why?"

"I…I wanted to make sure she was ok. I know she's probably better since I gave her bending back, but…" she trailed off and Tenzin smiled.

"I'm sure she's fine Korra, Lin's a strong woman. She's probably resting, but if you're so worried I'll go see if I can find her." he patted her shoulder and left the hut.

If anyone could ask Tenzin how he felt about Lin, he would say that they were still good friends. Of course the last several years since his marriage to Pema had strained their friendship, but they'd patched things up…maybe. Truth be told he still cared deeply for Lin, they'd known each other for years and they'd dated for so long, but in Tenzin's life he had a duty to fulfill to himself, his father, his culture, and his city so…when Pema confessed her love for him, he'd been conflicted, but he was sure he made the right choice.

He'd always regret how things ended with him and Lin, he remembered the pain he'd caused her when they broke up. Honestly he thought it was better that way, and perhaps he could've handled the situation better, but what's done is done. She was the city's best chief since Toph's retirement, and he had a beautiful family with Pema. He hated that he'd hurt Lin, but he had his obligations.

Tenzin stopped his thoughts when he approached the hut Lin was staying in, and knocked on the door. He didn't hear any movement, perhaps she was still asleep? He knocked again, and still received no answer which was unlike Lin.

"Lin?" he called out, and still he heard nothing. She never slept so late before; Lin had always been an early riser even as a child. "Lin? Are you awake?" one more knock and nothing, so Tenzin took his chance to slowly open the door. He'd been prepared for a shout or a scream for invading her privacy…but he was not prepared for the sight he suddenly took in.

There, in the middle of the whole hut, was none other than his ex-girlfriend Lin Beifong…wrapped up in the arms of his older brother Bumi, naked except for the blanket covering their bodies. His eyes went wide like saucers, and his mouth…particularly his jaw, fell to the floor. He saw Bumi's clothes on the floor, and Lin's armor on the other side with them.

"What…what the…?" he didn't know what to say, and he didn't get to say anything else when Lin's eyes suddenly opened and glared at him.

"TENZIN!" she shouted and sat up to cover her chest with the blanket. "Haven't you ever heard of knocking?"

"I knocked but you didn't answer!"

"And so you just barged in here? I'm sure Katara taught you better than that!"

"Don't bring her up right now!"

"What…? What what's going on…?" Bumi sat up and spotted Tenzin in the room, all red faced and angered. Yeah, an angry Tenzin was never a good thing. "Oh hello baby brother thanks for barging in."

"Cut the jokes Bumi! What are you doing here? You're supposed to be in the city!" Bumi gave him a look.

"I decided to drop in and check on my wife Tenzin, is that a problem for you?" Tenzin went redder.

"Wife? What're you talking about?" Bumi just loved antagonizing Tenzin, ever since they were kids the brothers always quarreled because while Bumi was laid back and outgoing, Tenzin was as Katara said…serious.

"Lin is my wife Tenzin, I came to see her. How could I not after what I heard?" Bumi wrapped his arms around Lin, and it seemed to anger Tenzin more.

"You…You…"

"Tenzin is everything ok, we heard screa…HOLY SPIRITS!" the voice of Korra made everyone freeze on the spot. Lin covered her face in embarrassment when Korra, Mako, Bolin, and of course the kids all came running in. Tenzin and Mako of course shielded the children's eyes, and so Korra was the one who chose to get between the adults and start pushing Tenzin back outside.

"Sorry chief…sorry commander…we'll just uh…wait for you in the main hut." she said this with a slight stutter and a faint blush on her face. Once everyone was out the now awake couple got up, pulled on their clothes, shared a kiss, and then went to join everyone in Katara's hut. They stopped at the door, and Bumi grabbed Lin's hand in his.

"You ready for this babe?" Lin sighed, she knew this would happen. Of course she'd been a little prepared, but only for Tenzin, not for everyone else.

"Ready as I'll ever be." Bumi kissed her cheek. "Let's go face the music."

"Hey, we've been ready for this for years."

"Yeah, but are we ready for everything?" Bumi shrugged, so they both took a deep breath and walked inside.

Ok so I hate cliffies too, but we gotta stop the chapter some place don't we?

I got a little help here from letterst0thesun, so partial credit will go to them. In all honesty though I ran through multiple different ideas before I settled on this one, and I'm glad I did. My first choice was to start AFTER Tenzin dumped Lin, but then I figured that's a bit complicated to write so I decided to fix a different storyline.

Also, I did kind of deage Lin by a few years here, I thinks she's what 48 in book 1? Well don't hate it's just to make a story and if I'm not mistaken she and Tenzin were likely in their early to mid-thirties when they broke up. I don't really hate Tenzin or his family, and I love those kids especially Ikki, but I hate how he got a happy family and Lin ended up alone…mostly.

Next chapter Lin and Bumi talk about their marriage to the group, and their kids come around. There's a bit of a surprise here with their oldest, so I hope you like it

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Later!