Chapter 1: A Day in the Park


"Mommy, Daddy look! A badgermole!" Misako eagerly exclaimed to her parents before running towards the small creature. As the young earthbender neared, the badgermole quickly retreated into its home.

"Aww, it ran back into its hole. I wanted to see it closer."

Misako was the energetic and spirited daughter of Bolin and Avatar Korra. She was three years old and an earthbender, inheriting her bending ability from her father. Her appearance was strikingly similar to Korra's child self. The only difference was the color of her eyes, a mix of blue and green. They helped compliment the light green dress she was wearing.

As Bolin and Korra caught up to their eager child, they began to see the disappointment on her face. Today was Bolin's day off and Korra didn't have any important Avatar business to attend to, so the family decided to spend the day at the park. The scenery was beautiful with the sun shining off of the water and the trees flourishing.

Bolin being the father that he was, hated seeing his daughter upset and tried to cheer her up. With his recent promotion in the police force and Korra's duties as Avatar, Bolin wanted Misako to not feel neglected.

"It's okay Misa," he said with a smile, "the little badgermole is just going back to his home. Don't let it ruin your day."

"I guess your right Daddy" She said in agreement, "I'm so happy I can spend this time with you and Mommy!"

Her comment almost brought tears to Bolin's eyes. Even though they were busy, Misako understood their responsibilities and appreciated every moment spent with them.

"Me too… Oh and I know I'm right." Bolin said as he lowered himself to her height and hugged her. He then put his left hand to the side of his mouth so his wife couldn't hear him.

"I just wish your mother would think that more often."

"Hey I heard that Bo. You know better than to question the Avatar." Korra said jokingly.

"Yeah... Well technically I'm the assistant chief of police. And you're in my city." Bolin countered with his "Mr. Tough Guy" voice.

Instead of responding, Korra rolled her eyes and playfully punched him on the arm. She always loved his sense of humor and it brought her such joy that Bolin was able to cheer their daughter up. When she discovered that they were expecting a child, Bolin was jubilant. He was a family man. Korra on the other hand, was happy but also terrified. She was good with the airbender kids, but this was completely different. It was her child that she would be taking care of for its entire life. Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted when she realized Bolin was speaking to her.

"Kor, did you hear me?" Bolin questioned after realizing his wife was in a daze.

"Huh? Oh food, yeah. Well, we can go home or go get noodles at Narook's."

"Going home sounds good Mommy. I'd be happy with whatever food we have... just not your cooking."

"Bolin, are you encouraging her to make fun of my cooking?" Korra questioned with her arms folder and an eyebrow raised.

Bolin picked up his daughter and rested her on his hips. He always loved to tease Korra about her cooking.

"C'mon Korra, we all know that you can only cook instant noodles and have made water burn before. I don't even know how that is possible... but I still love the effort." He ended with a cheeky smile.

"Alright I guess you're right. I still love you." Korra then leaned over and gave Bolin a kiss on the lips.

"Eww! Mommy, Daddy stop kissing it's gross!"

Korra and Bolin just laughed as they began to exit the park. Spectators watched as their Avatar happily spent time with her family. They were a happy bunch, loving each other's company in their own little world.


Bolin- 27

Korra- 28

Misako means ocean sand child (Japanese) which I thought fit with Korra being a waterbender and Bolin being an earthbender.