So I got a couple requests to expand on the story and since I have nothing else to do, why not? Based on my inability to decide on whether to make this a Lumi or a Linzin, I did both! If you're a Linzin type person, the Linzin version is labeled 'Back in My Life.' If you're a Lumi fan, great! Stay right here! And if you're both, read both! Tell me which you like better after they're finished.
"Chief!" exclaimed a flustered officer who had been working the night shift. "You're here exceptionally early today," he greeted awkwardly. Lin only rolled her eyes at the comment. It was only 5:45. "Anything happen tonight?" she asked. "No, nothing of interest to report," he replied, regaining his composure. "Good," she said as she turned, abruptly leaving the fatigued officer behind, and walked away to her office. Once she was there, Lin closed the door and turned the lock. She sat down at her desk and rested her head in her hands. Exhaustion was normal to her these days. The dreams or memories or nightmares, whatever you want to call them, were becoming more and more frequent. They used to happen once every other week or something like that but it has become more of a nightly thing. Ever since the moment when Lin viewed Tenzin holding his brand new baby boy, surrounded by his family, a dark ball of jealousy had formed in the pit of her stomach. This ball of jealousy has been causing her grief every sleepless night this week. She knew it was petty but they had come so close to getting married. They had been so in love… I guess I just lost sight of what comes first, she thought. Lin ran her fingers through her gray hair and sighed. At least she still had her job. The crime rate around town went down significantly so work was slow. It has been about a month since Amon's defeat and RepublicCity was quick to restore the position of Chief of Police to Lin. After the humiliating downfall of Republic City, Saikhan wholeheartedly agreed to resign the position to Lin. He seemed better suited taking orders than giving them so she let him keep his job as second in command.
There was a knock at the door. Lin bended the metal lock open and called the stranger in. It was an officer. "Here is some paperwork that needs your signature ma'am," he said respectfully setting them on her desk. "And here is some mail for you as well," he added. Lin sighed. She hated paperwork. But so does everyone else in this whole damn building. She looked through the mail on her desk. Council Meeting Schedule, Metalbending Academy, bills… Nothing of any real significance in the pile. She took a look at the last letter. It was orange with the air symbols on it. Air Temple Island. She sat up in her chair and tore the letter open.
Lin,
I trust you have been well. I thought I would inform you that Bumi and Kya are coming up for a visit next week. They were hoping you would come over to see them while their here. It has been a while since you have seen each other. You can at least come over for dinner. Please consider it. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Tenzin
Even though Bumi arrived howling at the top of a ship by Air Temple Island, he didn't stay long. Just a day or two then he left for the Fire Nation. He had a duty. Lin smirked to herself. That was probably one of the only things they had in common. Might as well go, she thought to herself. She didn't want to all that badly, though. Being around Tenzin, happy with his family, with his life, killed her. But she new that if she didn't go, they would come to her and that would be even worse, barging into the Police Station, disrupting the work flow. She only hoped to get some sleep without thoughts of Tenzin consuming her dreams… The Police Chief shook her head, trying to clear the thoughts of him away. Immediately, she started on the paperwork. Burying herself in work helped to keep thoughts like this at bay. But next week, she would have to confront himself and his large family. Grimacing, she continued working, dreading the day she would have to visit.
She glanced up. She could sense a rapidly moving person making their way to her door. Saikhan burst in without bothering to knock. Before Lin could tell him off he said," There's an attack downtown! We need backup ASAP." She swept past him before he had finished his sentence. He jogged to keep up with her. "What happened," she demanded. "A new gang attacked Cabbage Corp. We don't know their name but they consist of all benders." "You men!" Lin shouted at a group of officers chatting in a circle. They immediately came to attention. "Case downtown at Cabbage Corp," she said. They remained in attention, expecting more details. "Get down there now!" ordered Lin. She followed the group as well, there was no way she was missing out on a fight. "Saikhan, round up more officers and send them down." "Yes, Chief," he answered before hustling away to find more people. She and her officers piled into the Police issued Satomobiles before speeding off towards Cabbage Corp. Letter from Air Temple Island and a case downtown. All before 6:30, too. Today is going to be a long day.
This chapter is super short but I have a general idea of where this story is going. Any ideas to improve this are appreciated.