Hey Guys I hope you like it! I'm going to write chapter 4 hopefully tonight!
"Mako lets go!" I said as I anxiously waited to see my parents.
"Korra, slow down. You got dressed in half a second!" Mako replied.
"I know, because I want to get off this ship and see my family!"
Mako continued to take his own sweet time, laughing at me whenever I rolled my eyes in annoyance. I got so fed up that I shoved his jacket and scarf in this arms then took him by the hand and dragged him off the boat.
"Korra! Spirits, will you let me finish getting ready!" Mako said as he pulled his father's scarf around his neck.
"You are now!" By this time I was running towards my parents, but I did feel a bit guilty that I left Mako there, but hey he should've dressed fast enough.
"Mom! Dad!" I yelled as I dove into their arms.
The 3 of us hugged for what felt like forever. I didn't realize that the whole gang was there watching us. When we released I heard Mako coming up from behind.
"Ah Mako, what took you so long?" My father said as he embraced Mako in a "manly hug." Mako just smiled, not really knowing what to say.
We all made our way back to the compound, which is where I learned 3 of the elements, since Katara was waiting for us. As the large snow doors opened the Airbending kids flew in there covering us with snow in the process.
"Kids!" Pema yelled in annoyance.
We all giggled at what had just happened, but quickly shook it off and made our way inside. We entered the living quarters of the compound to find Iroh, Bumi, and Katara, of course with their hands full of trying to maintain the kids.
Pema laughed as Iroh was running around chasing Meelo. "Its not going to work Iroh, might as well give up."
Katara turned around as Pema spoke and a warm smile spread across her face at the sight of her youngest son and the familiar faces around him.
"Tenzin." She said softly. "Hi mother," Tenzin said as he embraced her oh so tightly.
Katara made her way around the group and then it was my turn. "Korra just look at you, so big and strong." She smiled.
I smiled, "Its good to see you Sifu Katara." Just as those words left my lips I began to feel lightheaded again. I doubled over in pain as if a knife plunged in my stomach. I could feel myself fading. "Mako! Help!" I screamed and then my world went black.
"No mommy don't leave me!" A young child screamed. "I know your upset sweetheart, but I need to go. I promise you I'll be back." I said warmly. "That's what daddy said, but he's still not back!" I cringed at those words. I grabbed the young child and held it in my arms. "I promise you your father would be back in a heartbeat." The young child just looked at me. "I promise you'll all be back." I kissed its forehead before getting up. "No mommy no!" The child was balling. A familiar voice spoke, "Hey kiddo, your mother will be back soon." I left the room with the wales of the child still haunting me.
"Korra? Korra?" The voice was hazzy and I couldn't make out who's it was.
I soon felt a thumb wipe across my cheek. I didn't even realize I was crying. I shut my teary eyes tight and quickly opened them to see two comforting faces smiling at me. Mako and my mother.
I smiled, it was weak, but I smiled. "What's going on?" I said hoarsely.
"You fainted again darling," my mother said softly as she caressed my cheek.
I began to sit up, but winced in pain from aches in my stomach. "Woah easy there tiger, take it slow." Mako said as he grabbed my had slowly helping me sit up.
I finished sitting up when Katara entered the room. "Korra, its so good you're up now," she smiled. "I don't mean to be rude, but my I speak to Korra alone." Katara asked Mako and my mother.
The both nodded. Mako kissed my hand and walked off with my mom.
A million questions were going off in my head, and one of them just bursted out. "Katara, this is weird. The same thing happened to me a few days ago, and the lady just said I was dehydrated and stressed."
Katara smiled, "Well child you are dehydrated and stressed as far as everyone else knows."
"What do you mean?" I questioned.
"Korra, as you were asleep of course I examined you, but I found something interesting. Why don't you take a look."
Katara held up the bucket of water as I slowly bended the water out and placed in across my chest.
Katara giggled, "What's so funny?" I asked.
"Let me help you," She said as she directed my hands to my abdomen.
As I bended the water of my abdomen and felt an immense amount of energy. I was so confused, I've never come across something like this.
"Katara, what's going on?" I asked in fear.
"Don't fret, it's nothing to be scared of. It's just a baby." Katara said calmly.
"Oh really that's good- Wait... what did you say?!" I said sounding more terrified than before. "D-Did you say b-baby?" In shock I dropped the water I was bending.
"Yes Korra, a baby," she smiled, "You see your baby is different. I'm guessing its father is Mako and he is a talented bender and you the Avatar, so the baby is strong and powerful that's why you feel so much energy."
Still shocked about the information brought on my before, "A b-baby?" I questioned.
Katara smiled and bended the water that I dropped off of me. "You're about 8 weeks along. I didn't tell anyone, I just told them your body is in shock from all the training and stress in your life."
I was coming back to reality, "Can we keep it this way? I know everyone especially Tenzin will treat me differently."
"We can keep it our big secret," Katara smiled. "And if you're wondering you've been fainting because you're not eating enough and over training. You're caring for two know Korra."
"Is the baby in danger?" I asked sounding responsible for once in my life.
"It's perfectly fine, but it won't be if you don't take care of yourself." Katara said sternly.
"I promise you I will," I said surely. "Katara?"
"Yes dear?" She asked sweetly.
"I've been having odd dreams lately," She nodded telling me to go on. "When I first fainted, I had a vivd dream of a man electrocuting me, the second one Aang came to me and basically told me to keep faith in myself, and the third one was of me having to leave my child because of my Avatar duties."
Katara paused and processed what I had just said before speaking. "Dreams are funny. Sometimes dreams can be your worst fears, and those are obviously nightmares. But sometimes dreams can be helpful, and I believe Aang actually visited you. Aang visits me sometimes." Katara looked at me with sad eyes and spoke, "But sometimes dreams can show you your future."
I paused after what she had said. No way. Mako can't die. My eyes began to water and a tear streamed down my cheek.
"Korra?" I shook my head and looked up at Katara. "I know what you're thinking, I'm pretty sure Mako will be fine... I have a feeling."
I smiled, but the tears still made my eyes glare. Katara came up and hugged me. She caressed my hair and made me feel loved. I felt like the world was lifted off my shoulders for a few minutes. I could see one reason Aang was drawn to her. I feel like Mako has the same affect on me. He makes me feel as if I'm normal.
Katara released me, but kept her hands on my shoulders. "You'll be fine, Korra. You can do anything. Your strength should mostly be back so you can walk. You'll still be a little weak so Mako will be taking you to your house so you can rest."
Inside the compound was a house for Me, Mako, Bolin, Asami, and Iroh whenever he was with us. It was nice because no one would bug us unless we were needed.
Katara helped me up slowly and guided me to the door where Mako was waiting. He smiled at me and quickly laced his arm around my shoulder and helped me walk. The healing hut's steps were rigorous, but I got down them.
When we got to our house Bolin and Asami were making dinner. "Are you hungry Korra?" Asami asked. "Is that even a question!" I said cheerfully. "I see you're feeling like yourself again." Asami laughed.
Over the year Asami and I's friendship has grown stronger. We weren't as close as first, mostly because I was jealous of her and Mako, but that changed.
After dinner the 4 of us gathered around the fire Mako lit in the living room. We all grabbed blankets and pillows and just huddled around each other before we went to bed. We normally did this, we were Team Avatar the closest of friends. How could we not do this.
"Korra, I know your not dehydrated and stressed. Katara told us not to ask you, but I'm worried sick. Will you tell us?" Bolin asked.
I was so nervous when he asked that, I mean Mako should be the first to know. I didn't know how to respond. "Bolin, is it okay if I wait until later to tell you. I have to figure things out first. But I promise you I'm okay." Bolin just looked at me, but let it slide. I knew he was gonna get it out of me.
After a while of talking and laughing we all decided it was time for bed since we knew tomorrow was going to be hectic since Iroh and Bumi were coming in.
Mako carried me upstairs, even though I refused and said I could walk up by myself he insisted. But I do have to admit I'm glad he did since I don't know if I could tackle he flight of stairs.
He gently put me down in his room and I quickly changed into one of his big shirts and hopped into his bed. He decided I was sleeping with him tonight and there was no but's about it.
After he took of his shirt and put on his sweatpants he climbed into bed. He wrapped his arm around me and I laid onto his chest. The South Pole was so cold, and even when you had hundreds of blankets on you, you were still freezing. But Mako was warm.
"Mako, I think I'd only need you as a blanket." I smirked.
"We'll, I am a fire bender." He said as steam left his body.
I wiggled myself further into his embrace. I couldn't help thinking that this loving man was the father of my child. This moment made me feel like everything would be okay, and the baby would be safe. But I had to tell Mako, and the sooner I tell him the less made he'll be.
I took a deep breathe and gulped, Mako looked down at me. "Korra, Is everything alright?"
"I don't know. I'm scared."
"What's going on?" Mako said as he ran his fingers through my hair.
I took a breathe, well he goes nothing. "Mako, I decided you should be the first to know whats going on."
He gave a a questioning look before I continued, "Mako, I'm pregnant. Well we're pregnant."
He frooze, no words left his mouth. His eyes filled with fear and worry. "Korra, is the baby okay?" He now was serious.
"It's fine, but Mako we can't have a baby. We are 18 and 19. I'm the avatar for spirits sake. Right now the world needs me and now I have to raise a child. And what if my enemies find out I have a kid! I don't even want to think about it." Tears flooded my eyes and I quickly turned my face away from him.
I felt his thumb touch my chin. He moved my head so I was facing him. "Korra, this baby might have been unexpected, but there is nothing that we can't handle." He looked me in the eyes, "Korra, I will never ever leave you and this child. Ever." He was so sincere.
"I know." And I wasn't just saying that, I knew he never would.
A smiled rose on his lips and a laugh escaped. I smiled and grabbed his hand placing it on my stomach. He looked at me dead in the eyes and kissed me so passionately with his hand still on my stomach the whole time. It wasn't any kiss, this kiss was special. It was pure.
We laid back down and I snuggled into him as before. His arm wrapped around my shoulder and my hand laid on his chest. But this time his hand was placed on my stomach. And in that moment, I knew we were safe.