Wrote this while waiting for the 2 day delay thing to lift. Hope to hear from you all.

I don't own Legend of Korra

CELEBRATING

Everything was going perfect. It was almost like the whole Amon thing never happened. Lanterns lit the streets and everyone was happy. People cheered when Oogie landed in front of City Hall. Citizens and soldiers applauded as they took in the scene. People were dancing to wonderful music that flowed through the crowd. The air smelled divine as carts of food handed out plenty of their cuisines. The only people dressed up where the soldiers in uniform.

"Bolin, try not to eat all the food," Asami teased.

"No promises."

The group busted out laughing. The three young air benders had already disappeared into the crowd. Korra and Mako had become sucked into the congratulations and praise. Little girls squealed as the lovely couple walked through. Bolin laughed as a group screamed Mako's name. His brother turned red and Korra laughed.

"Bolin," Asami said when the earth bender became quiet, "You okay?"

He snapped out of his daze watching his old crush and brother walk away. "Uh, oh yeah, I'm fine."

"Well, let go walking around," she suggested.

Bolin laughed at her as he was dragged around watching everyone enjoy themselves. There were a lot of soldiers in Republic City. The first, second, and third division had arrived in aiding the Avatar. Many were talking to some young girl. He felt weird to be barefooted in front of everyone. A few shot him glances or whispered to a neighbor, but he tried to ignore it. Bolin let himself be pulled in every direction.

"Are we looking for someone, Miss Sato?" he questioned when the non-bender let out a frustrated huff.

She was about to answer when Tenzin began to announce something. "Citizens of Republic City, let us give General Iroh, the commanders, and the United Forces a round of applause for coming in our time of need." Cheers and clapping erupted from every corner of the place. "And please, welcome Avatar Korra back to our fine city." Even louder noise came when Korra stepped behind the pedestal.

"Thank you, everyone," she began, "I knew that everyone has been affected by the recent events and that everyone is saying that the Avatar saved the day. But I didn't do it alone. With the help of my friends and family, benders and non-benders, we as a whole took down Amon. I believe that we can rebuild Republic City and we will do it together."

Whistles and cheers stopped her for a moment.

"I want to personally thank General Iroh, Commander Bumi and the commander that I have yet to meet for helping us," she said, "Now, please, everyone enjoy yourselves."

Everyone went ballistic when Korra returned to Mako and received a deep kiss. Tenzin turned red and Pema laughed.

"I hope you are enjoying yourselves," a voice commented behind them. Bolin jumped at the sudden sound. Behind them, there stood the young General in uniform. He looked as dashing as ever and all the girls around could see it. Bolin chuckled when Asami blushed at him.

"We were looking everywhere for you, General," Asami teased.

"I hope it didn't cause any trouble for you and Bolin."

Bolin chuckled, "For her, you did." Asami gave him a hard elbow to the gut.

"Then I must make it up to you," he said giving them an apologetic bow. He looked up with a smirk, "Say perhaps dinner…tomorrow."

"I'll pass," Bolin joked.

"I would be honored, General," Asami politely accepted sending the young earth bender a playful glare.

Iroh took Asami's hand in the crook of his arm and lead them up to the City Hall building. There a long table had been stretched out for the important people of the party. Tenzin, Pema, and the baby were seated next to Korra and Mako. Commander Bumi was playing with his older nieces and nephew as Lin shook her head at him. The remaining council members had taken their seats as well. Chatting with Korra and his brother were two members of the United Forces.

The man was defiantly a fire bender with his dark hair and amber eyes. Wrapping in his arms, the girl laughed with Korra. Her tan skin and blue uniform signified her as a water bender.

"General, about time you joined us," Bumi called from under the three air benders. Two seats were still left empty.

"Everyone," he greeted leading Asami to an empty cushion seat. Korra gave Bolin a questioning look toward the general and girl. He returned a shrug before taking a place near the Commander and the rambunctious kids. "Allow me to introduce two of the top Lieutenants the United Forces have to offer; Lieutenants Kuzon of the first division and Kata of the second division."

The obvious couple nodded to everyone a greeting. Everything progressed easily as the evening became night. The food was delicious. Bolin didn't make much conversation with anyone particular. Bumi and he took turns entertaining the kids. He liked the Commander. They rode in the same boat.

"How are you enjoying not wearing shoes, Bolin?" Lin questioned sipping at her tea.

Bolin looked at his bare feet. They were darkening on the bottom from walking around. It felt strange and something else he couldn't quite name. "It's different."

"You will get use to it. When you are practicing your bending moves, incorporate your feet. That will be our starting point," she advised.

"Learning metal bending, lad?" Bumi asked tossing Meelo in the air.

"Something along those lines."

"Lieutenant Kata," Korra spoke up, "Are you the highest ranking female in the United Forces?"

The water bender was taken aback by the sudden question. She stalled long enough to earn a raised eyebrow from General Iroh. He was seated with a straight back and a hand on Asami's knee.

"I'm one of the top ranked, yes," she answered sliding past the Avatar's question.

Bolin was about to ask her something when screams ended the festivities. Everyone was scattering out of the way as five of Sato's robot machines stormed toward the City Hall. Soldiers got right to work keeping everyone clear of the platinum monsters and forming a perimeter. Bumi handed Jinora her littler brother. General Iroh stood with clenched fists.

"General, it is time you and your forces leave Republic City," the equalist in the front machine ordered.

Korra stood to say something, but Iroh held up a hand to silence her. He was loud and clear when he responded looking every bit of the general he was. "It appears we are still needed if the good people of the city can't even hold a celebration."

"If you and your Commanders can't take us down, then you must leave tonight," the equalist bargained.

"And if we beat you?" he questioned.

The machines raised their arms, "You won't."

General Iroh and Commander Bumi walked in front of the table taking off their gloves and stuffing them in their pant pockets. Everyone watched as they stared down the machines. The entire place was silent.

"Commander Bumi," Iroh ordered loud enough for only them to hear, "Minimal damage. We are trying to rebuild this city." He turned to the standing Avatar, "The Avatar is to keep peace in the world. They are calling us out, not you."

Lieutenant Kuzon cleared his throat, "Sir, two against five is hardly a fair fight."

"It won't be for long. I want you and Kata to guard the group up hear," he instructed. The two Lieutenants nodded and took their places.

"Commander Ruri is going to miss all the good stuff," Bumi added before letting out a howl and running straight for one of the platinum machines.

As I said before, there is an empty box that I love below!