Chapter Two:

"You should get some rest." The young firebender spoke quietly as he helped his bruised and battered brother through the back doors of an abandoned building. The teen had a busted lip and his eyes were nearly swollen shut. He had large blister peeking through a hole in his top from where an equalist had smacked him with an electrical rod.

"But what about the plans?" Bolin's slurred words showed more resistance than his body as he slumped to the make shift mat in one of the dilapidating rooms.

"As soon as we know anything we'll let you know." The group had been working as Robin Hood and his not so merry men for more than two weeks now. Running around in the dead of night protecting both benders and nonbenders. Though protecting nonbenders was easier now that Tarrlok was gone.

Mako released a long sigh as he left the room and headed down the rotting hallway. The main room was slightly less dusty now than it was when they first found the small cabin like home in the southern parts of the city. But though is wasn't as stuffy the room always made Mako fall into a depressed mood when entering.

Korra sat on a cracked window ceil, staring out at the emptied streets. The girl's mocha skin was paled by both the moonlight and lack of sleep. This also caused purple-black circles to form under her eyes. Beside her, lying on the ground, was Naga, fast asleep. The two had spent more time the either he or Bolin searching for any signs of Amon. And their latest battle left the girl with a stream of dried blood running over the right side of her face and a swollen cheek. Her shirt was torn in many spots and revealed deep gashes and purple-blue bruises. Her left hand swelled to more than twice its size from where her middle finger was broken. More or less she should have seen it coming with how much she had used it.

Sighing once more, Mako moved to a bucket of water and grabbed the rag next to it. He then dipped it and rung it out before heading over to sit with Korra on the ceil.

The girl jumped at the sudden touch of the cool rag to her forehead. She hadn't even noticed the blood or dull pain until that action. Her crystal ees found their way to his and her brow rose. This boy had been so over protective of her and Bolin that she had all but forgotten his gentle side. Between arguing and not talking she had lost sight of the simple things that drove her to love him in the first place.

"We could be done for the night." His words were carefull, trying not to start another fight. "Bo abd Pabu look broken and you seem like you just stepped out of a scary story. There's no need to push ourselves past out limitations. We won't be able to protect anyone like that." As he spoke she scrubbed the blood from the rest of her face and let his thumb brush some stray hairs from her eyes.

She said nothing. Just returned her gaze to the abandoned night. Mako tried again.

"We've searched all the tunnels on this side of town. And what did we find?"

"We found chi blockers." She shot back. At least she was responding. Before she began again she sighed. "But you're right. We've searched every tunnel within ten miles and have yet to find Amon's main hide out."

They sat in silence. He knew she didn't mean she'd given up for the night. No. She was too stubborn for that. His head shook, already regretting what he was about to say. "Go wash up and change into something less noticeable. We'll check out the tunnels around Central."

Her eyes brightened. Happy they weren't going to fight this time. After she got up to get ready he stood and walked to Bolin's room. His brother was barely awake, but still he knew Bolin had heard the plans. Pabu lifted his head for but a moment before slumping back down.

"So when we leaving?"

"You're not. You're going to stay here and recover. If we're not back by sunrise take Naga and find Tenzin."

The earthbender opened his mouth to protest, but thought better of it. He didn't have much strength left and would become a burden if he got any more hurt. If he stayed he could be their last resort just in case the unthinkable happened.

When Korra finished she made her way to the garage. Mako was there and waiting on his Sato bike, a helmet awaiting her. She would have protested. Declared she take Naga. But her best friend was tired could help Bolin if the need arose. So instead she proudly took the helmet and swun one leg over the bike. Once her helmet was secure Mako took off through the open door, forcing Korra to wrap her arms tightly around his torso. The ten couldn't lie. A pale blush spread over his flesh as he felt her warmth on his back.

It took about twenty minutes to get to the park in the center of the city. From there they took a few back roads until they found a hidden path. It was narrow and had a steep drop and probably would have been over looked by the friends if is wasn't for the cracking sound faintly coming from deep inside.

"It's the same sound their gloves give off." The two left the bike hidden behind some garbage cans and made their way into the mouth of the tunnel.

It was dark and the only thing that could light their way could cause them to be seen. So the two walked in the endless shadows. The only sounds were their breaths, foot falls, and that horrid cracking.

After a good while a faint light could finally be seen and the narrow path widened to where even Naga could walk through easily. Hearing new foot steps heading in their direction, Korra and Mako hid behind one of the ribbings along the tunnel walls. As expected three equalist ran by with small lights. One held a large grouping of scrolls and a leather bag that had seen better days.

Their eyes meet, brows raised in question. What did equalist need with scrolls like that? From what Korra could tell, they looked like bending scrolls, and ancient ones at that. What could these rats be planning?

Once the coast was clear again the two started down the tunnel once more. They had just barely made it to the source of the light when a burning pain erupted on the back of their necks. When Korra opened her eyes again her surroundings had changed.

Author's Note: Ok so everyone watch episode 10? Did I do well at matching the last chapter pretty closely to the show? I was like "I'm AMAZING!" I will be adding in the few details I missed in the next chapter. Like the new baby and about poor Lin. But otherwise I am keeping on tract with my original plans. Well I should be able to get the next chapter up later today. Hopefully if not tomorrow. Hope you guys enjoy!