Thanks for those who favorited or reviewed last time. I really appreciate it. So I was at B&N yesterday and got a copy of Avatar: the Last Air Bender: the Lost Adventures. If there was any doubt at all in my mind that there were trains in Republic City, it has been proven false. There was a short in the book called "combustion Man on a Train" and thusly, there are trains in Legend of Korra. Enjoy the second chapter!

PS: I know I jacked the title of this chapter from the first episode. So I would like to just take this time to say: I don't own Legend of Korra, or any of those main characters (Who WILL appear in the next chapter. At least one of them. I promise!) and that there is no copy right infringement intended.

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Jada walked slowly to Miko's house. When she arrived, he was outside talking to his friends and his father. One elbowed him in the side and pointed at Jada. Miko turned around to look at her.

"Hey Miko. You ready for Republic City?"

"I sure am. The real question is: Is Republic City ready for us?"

"It'll have to be" Jada shrugged.

Just then, Miko's mother came outside. She handed Miko a couple of small packages.

"Sandwiches," she said. "So you two have something to eat on the train."

"Thanks mom."

"Thanks Mz. Qui"

Just then, Miko's mother pulled both Miko and Jada in for a big hug. After a moment or so, she released them. She looked hard at both of them.

"Take care of each other. Watch each others back. Don't let anything bad happen to the other. And if it does, go for help. Immediately. Don't drink anything a stranger offers you. Don't buy anything if you don't know what it is.

Don't stay out too late. Go to bed at a decent hour. WAKE UP at a decent hour. Don't let anyone you don't know take you anywhere alone. Do as you're told. Don't start anything. If someone else starts something, walk away-"

Just then, Miko's father interrupted. "That depends on what they start. Defend yourselves."

"the best defense is a good offense." added Miko's sister

"That's terrible Mai! That is terrible advice"

"No its not, mom. This is Republic City we're talking about. If they let someone walk all over them even once, it'll keep happening and keep getting worse until one day, they're found in a gutter"

"Wow Mai. You're really boosting our confidence here"

"No problem. Anytime bro."

Miko rolled his eyes. "i guess we should get going now."

"Yeah"

Miko picked up his bag and slung it over his shoulder.

"Goodbye, everyone" he said. He and Jada waved as they walked off, Tom-Tom riding in Jada's bag, fast asleep.

The walk to Garrison was uneventful. No one tried to mug them. No wild animals attacked. There were no sudden rain storms. They boarded their train at seven. They ate their sandwiches at eight. After that, Miko fell asleep, and Jada opened her book. After about an hour or so of reading, her eyelids began to droop and her vision became blurry. She fell asleep at eleven o'clock.

When Jada awoke it was 8:30am. She was told that the train would be entering the station around 9. She stood, stretched, and yawned. She packed her book back into her bag, moving Tom-Tom on to the seat of the compartment. She yawned again, then lightly shook Miko.

"Come on Miko. Rise and shine. We'll be in Republic City in a little while." No response.

"Your aunt is waiting for us" he mumbled something, with his eyes still shut. He swatted at her hands.

"I guess we'll just have to have breakfast without you."

"Mhhh."

"Miko, wake up already."

"Do I have to?"

Jada sent a cool blast of air in his direction.

"Alright, alright! I'm up. Jeez Jada. You didn't have to do that."

"Do what?" she asked innocently.

Miko rolled his eyes.

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A short while later, the train entered the station. They got off the train and were greeted by a group of officers.

"Anyone who isn't a bender please follow officers Pita and Chau." a short male officer gestured to the two officers beside him. "All benders may leave through those exits" he gestured at four or five exits around the station.

As Miko and Jada walked towards the closest exit, Jada leaned towards Miko to ask quietly "What do you suppose that's about?"

"I have no idea..." he murmured back.

"You two! Non-benders are to follow officers Chau and Pita" Jada glanced around.

"Miko...I think he was talking to us."

"Hey! Did you two hear me? I said you're to follow-"

Miko turned around and looked the officer dead in the eye. "Yes. We heard you. You were being very loud. But if you're looking for non-benders, you shouldn't be wasting your time talking to us." he sounded mildly annoyed.

"You're benders?"

"Yeah."

"Really? You don't look it"

"Why, because we're not dressed like royalty?" Miko was getting rather annoyed.

"I just assumed-"

"You know what they say. When you assume you make an ass out of you and me."

"I think I'd like to see your identification young man. You too miss" the officer's voice was a low growl.

Miko whipped out his identification card.

"Miko Qui, water bender, huh? You know, I don't believe I've ever heard of the "Qui" family. And I also think that this identification card is fake."

"Maybe you'd like to take that up with my aunt. Oh, or her husband. Tao Ling? You've heard of him, right?"

The officer glared. "As if. Theres no way you're Admiral Ling's nephew"

Miko smirked. "Yeah. I am. His wife is my father's sister. Aunt June should be here to pick us up any minute."

The officer seemed to be in slight shock. "There's no "us" about it, unless your companion here can show me her identification"

Jada froze. "She doesn't have any. This is her first time in Republic City"

"Uh-huh. And what kind of bender are you, miss?"

"Uh...I'm a...um, well, see."

"Spit it out already!"

"She's an earth bender"

"Can't she speak for herself?"

"Y-yes. I can speak for myself."

"Since you don't have identification, you need to prove you're an earth-bender"

"What? No."

Miko frowned. "Why is the city suddenly on guard against non-benders?"

"So you're saying she IS a non-bender."

"No, that's not what I said. I said, "Why is the city suddenly on guard against non-benders?" Man, you have a short memory"

"The Equalist movement is getting out of control. You'd think being Admiral Ling's nephew you'd know that." the officer sneered at Miko.

"We don't talk often. He's stationed in the fire nation. Being an officer and all, you'd think you'd know that." Miko sneered right back.

The officer huffed, and crossed his arms. "She has to show that she is an earth-bender or I'm not to let her leave the station."

"Jada, show him."

"Miko. No. You remember what happened last time?"

"You did fine last time."

"I hate earth bending"

"You have two minutes, girl. I can't have you wasting my valuable time like this"

"I'm not a good earth bender."

"I don't really care how good you are. So long as you show me. Now. I haven't got all day, you know!"

Miko placed his hands on Jada's shoulders. "It's okay. You can do this"

Jada shook slightly, as she lifted her hand, willing a rock next to the officer to move. She struggled. Finally, out of irritation, she whipped her arm around. "Uhg. I hate earth bending!"

At that moment, a block of earth next to her whipped up and went flying towards the officer's head. He ducked in the last moment, but it still grazed his shoulder.

"S-sorry. I told you I wasn't very good"

"Now look here-" the officer started. Just then, Miko waved.

"Aunt June!" a woman in blue robes walked towards them. She was accompanied by a small girl, riding on a rabbit-moose.

"Cousin Mi-Ko!" the small girl toppled off of the rabbit-moose when she stuck out her arms for a hug. Miko caught her.

"Hey Lili. You gotta be more careful than that!" he smiled and hugged her just the same.

"Madame Ling" The officer said stiffly.

Miko turned around. "Goodbye now, officer" he waved, and turned back to his cousin.

"You remember Jada, don't you?"

The little girl nodded. "Hi Jada. How are you? Hows TomTom? Hows the abbey? Why'd that officer look like his was angry? Mommy says you're going to stay with us this summer. D'you think you'll meet your parents while you're here? Ohmygosh did Miko tell you yet? I can water-bend now! it's so cool." she shot off her questions in rapid succession.

"Hi Lili. I'm fine. TomTom's fine. The abbey is nice. The officer looked angry because he was. Yes, I am staying with you this summer. I have no idea whether I'll meet my parents or not. Miko didn't tell me, but I'm sure it is very cool." Jada responded slowly.

She then turned to Miko. "Why did you tell the officer I was an earth bender?"

"You are."

"I'm horrible at it. I get out of control and topple buildings."

"You didn't topple any buildings today."

"No. Instead I threw a big rock at an officer. That's so much better"

Lili interrupted. "Actually, Jada, if you think about it logistically, throwing a rock at an officer is MUCH better than toppling buildings. People could die if they're inside the buildings when they get toppled. The officer just got a little frightened."

Miko smirked, turning to Lili. "Has anyone ever told you that you're the cutest kid on the planet?"

"Yes. Mommy and Daddy say it all the time."

Jada and Miko both laughed at that.

"It's true though, right?"

"Yes. It's definitely true Lili." Miko ruffled her hair and scooped her up.

"Miko, attach your bags and Jada's to Carion's saddle. He can carry them back to the house" June gestured at the rabbit-moose.

Miko did as his aunt said quickly, then set Lili back on Carion's saddle.

"Jada! Ride with me." Lili smiled at Jada.

"Nah, I'm good walking."

"Aren't you tired?"

"Not really. and anyway, do you really think Carion can carry all that weight?"

"What are you talkin' about Jada? It's not like you're fat or anything."

"I never said I was. Still."

Lili pouted. "Carion has carried Mommy AND Daddy at the same time before. He can carry me and you and a couple of bags."

"C'mon Jada, it'll be fine." Miko said.

"Alright, alright." Miko helped Jada onto the rabbit-moose's saddle behind Lili.

"Hold onto the reigns Jada!" Jada grabbed the reigns loosely in her hands.

"Onward Carion!"

"We'll meet you back at the house!" June waved at the girls as Carion sped up.

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When the girls arrived at the house, Jada didn't realize it at first.

"Okay, here we are!" Lili jumped down from the rabbit-moose's back.

"Wait. You live *here*? It's so.."

"Beautiful? Enchanting? Spectacular? Wait until you see the view from your room! It's sooooo cool."

"Big"

"Huh?"

"I was going to say, It's so big"

Lili looked up at the house for a moment, hen shrugged. "It's not really THAT big. Come on. I'll show you the back yard. We have to take Carion to his stable anyway"

Jada nodded and got off carefully. She and Lili both held the reigns as they walked to the backyard.

When they got there, Jada's jaw dropped. "This, is the most beautiful garden I've ever seen." she said.

"Yep. Mom's pride and joy. Second only to me." Lili detached the bags from the saddle and led Carion into his stall. The stable wasn't very big. It held only three stalls.

"We don't have that many animals, so we don't really need a big one" Lili explained.

"But Tom-Tom can stay inside, right?"

"Of course. He's so tiny it won't make much of a difference. Where is the little guy anyway?"

Tom-Tom popped his head out of Jada's bag and looked Lili. She giggled.

"He knows when you're talking about him."

"How?"

"He just does" Jada shrugged.

"Okay. We should go inside, so I can give you the tour"

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By the end of the tour, Miko and his aunt were back at the estate and Jada had seen her room.

"Gosh, why'd you guys take so looooooonnnngggg. We already finished the tour and played 3 matches of Pai Sho!"

"We were getting the groceries." Miko shrugged, walking off to take the groceries to the kitchen.

"Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom." Lili bounced around the den. Mom. Mommmmm?"

June sighed as she sat down on one of the couches. "Yes, Lili?"

"Can I show Jada the city tomorrow? Please? Pleeease?"

"Miko is busy tomorrow."

"So?"

"So Miko can't take you into the city tomorrow."

"Why does Miko have to take us? Miko gets to see Jada alllll the time, mom. Can't we go? Just us? Jada and me? Like a girl's day out! She doesn't have even a single dress! How crazy is that? How can she go to parties without a dress? And we could go the book shop on Gi Street! And we could have lunch at Lao's!" she turned to Jada now.

"Lao's has the very very VERY best tea in all of Republic city. Maybe even the world!" she turned back to her mother.

"Please please pleeeease mom? Please?"

June turned to Jada. "Do you want to go into the city tomorrow, Jada?"

"Well, I mean. I...if it's this important to Lili. Seeing the city could be fun?"

"See mom? See? Even Jada thinks it sounds like a good idea! So could we go? Huh? Huh? Could we? Pleeeeease?"

"Yes"

"Yes! Woo! This is going to be great! It's going to be so awesome Jada, I promise! you're going to love it!"

"on one condition, Lili."

Lili turned back to her mother. "Name your price!" She was grinning from ear to ear.

"You have to eat all of your vegetables,"

"Fine! Done."

"You didn't let me finish, Lili. You must also go to bed by 9:00 o'clock"

Lili made a face. "9:45"

"9:15."

"9:35"

"9:20, and that's my final offer Lili."

"Deal! I'll eat all my vegetables and go to bed at 9:20. And then tomorrow Jada and I get to go into the city and get her new clothes and some books and eat lunch at Lao's."

"Alright. It's 1:30 right now. That gives you 7 hours and 50 minutes until bed. You need to feed Carion and clean your room before dinner, which will be around 6:30."

"I already fed Carion."

"Well then, go get started on your room. I'll bring you lunch in a little while"

"Okay. Come on Jada" Lili grabbed Jada's hand and proceeded towards her room.

"Lili"

"Yeah mom? I thought you wanted me to clean my room."

"Jada doesn't need to help you clean your room"

"I wasn't gonna have her help. She could just watch. And we could talk."

"I suspect that Jada is tired. She has traveled a long distance in a short time."

"You're not tired, right Jada?" Lili looked up Jada.

"Well. I mean." Lili's eyes got round like saucers and her lips began to form a pout. "No. I'm not tired. Not at all." She rubbed her eyes.

"Jada. You're a horrible actress. Do you have any idea how horrible an attempt that was?" It was Miko. And of course, he was joking. Not so much joking, as teasing. "Go to bed."

"Miiiikoooooo. I wanna hang out with Jada"

"You get to hang out with her all day tomorrow."

"Yeah but-"

"No "Yeah but"s about it. Jada is going to go sleep. And you are going to go clean your room"

Lili stomped her foot on the floor. "Fine! Whatever" she stormed off.

"Come on Jada. I'll show you your room."

"I've already seen it Miko"

"Well. Have a good rest, then. See you at dinner."

"See you at dinner"

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Jada had slept well.

Dinner had been a bit...awkward. They'd been having steak with rice salad and steamed asparagus and carrots.

"Jada, you've hardly touched your steak" Lili said. "You haven't taken a single bite. you've just been poking at it."

'I don't eat meat." Jada mumbled into her plate. She took another bite of the rice salad.

"What? I couldn't hear you"

"Jada's a vegetarian" Miko said.

"Huh?"

"It means she doesn't eat meat." June started, turning to Jada. "You should have said something dear. I had no idea"

"Sorry. I didn't want to inconvenience you. I'm sure it's wonderful."

'If you're not gonna eat it can I have it Jada?"

"Sure. Here Lili" she transferred the steak from her plate to Lili's without touching it. "Enjoy"

Lili grinned and ate the meat quickly.

A while later, dinner was over. Lili had been good to her word and finished all her asparagus and carrots. She yawned. Miko did too. "Sounds like bed time" June said.

"Mom you said I didn't have to go until 9:20."

"You're free to stay up. But if you're too tired to get up tomorrow and take Jada into the city, don't blame me"

"What about going into the city?" Miko asked.

Lili grasped Jada's hand. "Mom said I could show Jada the city tomorrow. And you're busy so it's just us"

"Why don't you wait until Saturday? Then I can take you both and-"

"No!" Lili pointed at her cousin, making a face. "Mom said *I* could take Jada! Just us! A girl's day. Get over it buster."

"Aunt June" Miko started.

"She's right Miko. I did tell her she could show Jada the city. And Jada was up for it."

"Fine. Whatever. I'm going to bed. Have fun tomorrow Jada" He threw his arms up in the air and walked off.

"Goodnight Jada! Goodnight mom!" Lili hugged her mother, then Jada, and ran off to bed.

"I think I'm going to go to bed too. Goodnight Mrs. Ling"

"Call me June"

"Alright. Goodnight...uh...June"

"Goodnight to you too dear"

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In retrospect, this seems shorter than I felt it was while I was writing it. Maybe that's because I was typing on an iPad and am editing it on a mac.

Review! Please. Tell me what you thought. Were there any mistakes? Is there anything you'd like to see? Do you have any speculations on what you think might happen? Have you spotted a grammatical error. Like just there, where it says grammatical, I typed grammarical, but the mac autocorrected it. It doesn't always autocorrect. As of right now, this story has had 70 visitors and 95 hits. I know not all of the visitors liked the story. Half of them probably didn't even read through half of it. And it's possible that people who are reading the story aren't reading the author's notes at the end. But I like to hear from you guys. I like to know what you think. This story started off as a head cannon (is that the right word?) and it actua;;y takes a bit of effort to type it up, to think up details and bla bla bla. I know this is only the second chapter, so maybe I shouldn't start counting reviews yet.

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