Disclaimer: I still don't own ATLA or LOK characters. Inspiration for this story is from the song No Light, No Light by Florence and the Machines.
A polished riding boot stepped out of the smoke, followed by breeches and a bright red military coat. The face the outfit carried was hard; the contours gave an almost chiseled look to the man. His expression was strong and confident eyes blazing with fire. He continued to walk further into the room, keeping his eyes focused on where Amon and his minions had landed. A man and woman came in behind him, the man in a blue coat and the woman in a green, both carrying hard expressions that showed discipline.
"Unchain them quickly, Major Ada." He said, eyes still unmoving.
"Yes, Sir." Saluted the women in green. She bent over Korra first her hands hovering just above the metal making it crumble away then moved on to Mako.
She's a metal bender! Korra thought rubbing her wrists. These thoughts soon drifted to Lin Beifong. Team Avatar had not seen the metal bender since she left with Tenzin and his family. The Avatar silently prayed to Tui and La that the travelers made it safely to Katara in the South.
"The Prince of Fire has graced us with his presence. How typical of the Fire Nation to meddle in foreign affairs." The smoke settled revealing Amon and his ten Equalists ready to attack the next set of intruders.
"I dropped the title Prince a few years ago, Amon. Besides there is nothing foreign about attacking the only city that is the center of peace for the four nations. The Fire Nation has every right to aid the council in this war. Even so, I lead the United Forces, not the Fire Nation Army." As he spoke, his body kept its confidence and strength. His searing eyes narrowed studying his opponents.
Lieutenant and the other chi blockers lunged forward as Amon stepped back into the shadows of the door he entered. Fire exploded into the room, the stranger's fists shot fire punches at any who dare try to defeat him. Major Tyro was at his side, using the water from his side pouch to freeze the equalists' feet to the floor. Mako jumped in front of Korra attempting to protect her from the fight and helped her up. The shriek of metal rang across the room as Major Ada ripped open the room's floor using the scraps to pin the attacks to the wall. Before Korra could even process the victory a strong arm gripped her forearm and pulled her out of the room.
"Hey! Who do you think you are?" Mako grasped the collar of the strange fire bender stopping him from pulling Korra any further. The man in the red coat glanced down at Mako's hand raising an eyebrow. His eyes rose and met with the young challenger, as Major Tyro rested his knife at Mako's windpipe waiting to defend the strange man.
"Saving your ass, boy. Now lets go, this place will be swarming with Equalists any second now." Said the military man, pushing off Mako's hand as if it were an elephant fly bothering him before continuing his strong pace out of the room, Avatar in tow. Mako, who was slightly taken aback, glared daggers into the man. How dare he touch Korra! Both Majors pushed Mako out the door getting him to catch up to this so-called Prince.
"Major Ada. Major Tyro. We will act on Plan A to get to the main ship." Said the Prince without looking back at the group.
Boom!
The red coat stopped and looked back at the way they just came. The hallway filled with the sound of quick footsteps.
"Make that Plan B. Lets go!" He sprinted forward, Korra quickly adapting to the sudden pace change, the Majors and Mako not far behind.
"Yes, Sir!"
The group went running outside where their rides were waiting.
"Naga!" Korra yelled seeing her best friend. The creature raised its head and barked. Atop of Naga sat Bolin and Asami.
"Korra! Mako! You guys okay?" Shouted Bolin, who was fumbling with Naga's reins. Korra bolted for them but was quickly thrown back by the same strong hand that originally grabbed her arm.
"Miss. Sato and Mr. Bolin, Major Tyro will take you both and Naga on the Southern path that follows the main road. Mr. Mako will accompany Major Ada on the motorcycle on the main road. Avatar Korra will be with me on the dirt road parallel to the main road on my Shirshu."
The shirshu poking it's head from the bushes hearing its master's voice, stirring a growl from Naga who was new to these strange creatures. Mako glared, yet again, at the man.
"What makes you think we are just going to do what you say? How can we trust you? Hell, we don't even know who you are. Don't you dare think you can just assume we are going to let you break us a part. Korra is staying with us and we are staying together." Mako pointed to where Naga, Bolin, and Asami were. The man helped Korra on to the creature before turning on his heels to face the agitated teenager. Korra looked back and forth between the two hotheaded males.
"I, young man, have been sent by Councilman Tenzin to aid the Avatar. Now, he never said anything about you so if you want to stay and become a prisoner of war, be my guest. The Avatar is my top priority whether you follow or not. So no, she is not staying with you if you choose to be so ignorant of your own rescue. MOVE OUT!" He cried, swinging up in the saddle behind Korra, his arms wrapped around her to grab the creature's reins. Korra looked over at Mako, who looked like a volcano ready to explode.
"I'll be fine, Mako!" She called.
Soon each individual was on their ride and off and moving. The convoy stayed together, the creatures running and the motorcycle purring along. A roar of a truck blasted behind them, the General turned to see an Equalist truck speeding towards them. Using one hand, he motioned for the split; Naga steered towards the shore, the motorcycle bursting into its fastest setting roaring forward, while the red coated man urged the shirshu into a hard run up a dirt road that snaked up the hill.
The height of the trees blended the riders into the shadows as the shirshu ran. Korra had so many questions for the man who rescued her and Mako. He said had been sent by Tenzin, so he couldn't be that bad, right? Plus, the blind Shirshu seemed to trust the confident rider as he wove the beast through the forest's path.
A bright light hit their backs and the thunder of a motor blasted through the silent forest. The Equalists were gaining on them.
WHO THE FUCK DOES THAT GUY THINK HE IS? If Korra gets hurt…or Bolin! GAH! I will rip him to shreds!
Mako was still fuming from the correction of the fire bender. As the conversation repeated over and over in his head, he clenched the coat of Major Ada.
"Hey, watch it!"
"Oh sorry." Mako moved his hands to see he had burned small holes at the jacket's sides. "I wasn't paying attention."
"I could see that, or, I guess rather, feel that. Don't let General Iroh's words get to you. He always becomes a bit bossy when we are on a mission, mostly because he takes his work seriously and hates when things get in his way."
Mako scoffed. "Huh. Things like me?"
Though Mako couldn't see, the Major rolled her eyes. "You know what I meant, Mr. Mako."
"Please stop with the Mr. Mako. Mako is fine."
"Fine, Mako. Look, just trust him. He is the General of the United Forces for a reason. General Iroh takes every task seriously. He is the type of person who would rather die than be faced with failure. Once we get to the ship you will see he really isn't a bad guy. "
"He better die for Korra."
"HA! You are just mad because your girlfriend is currently being cradled in the arms of another man."
"Korra is not my girlfriend."
"Could have fooled me." Major Ada looked into the side mirrors; the Equalist truck increased its speed and gaining fast. "Looks like we got company, 'not Korra's boyfriend'."
She revved the engine, making the motorcycle shoot forward leaving the truck behind them.
Naga's paws hit the wet sand, cooling her worn pads as her riders kept an eye out for Equalists. Asami's hands grasped Bolin's side tightening every time the ride got bumpy. She had been up for hours and had not eaten in days, no way was she going to eat Gommu's dumpster surprise. Absolutely. Not.
The exhaustion began to hit her, her eyelids slowly shutting and her head dropped on to Bolin's shoulder. What she didn't realize was that a small smile escaped her lips, this didn't go unnoticed by Bolin, who had looked back to see it she was okay. He answered with his own smile.
"There she is! Not long now, kids. About a two furlongs until we reach her. Isn't she a beauty?" Major Tyro announced.
Bolin turned his head forward to see a huge fleet of ships just off the coasts, one of which was docked at the small town up ahead. He could only assume that was the 'beauty' he was talking about.
"So is this where we will meet up with Korra and my brother?"
"Yup." Major Tyro looked up the hill to his left. "Looks like Ada has a few friends on her tail. Looks like we will be the first group for check in, kids." Major Tyro urged Naga on, the dock in clear sight.