Story: Missing

Chapter: 4

A/N- Thanks for the reviews, faves, and follows.

She knew her needs weren't that important but that didn't mean she would be a bitch and complain about it. This group meant the world to her even though the others denied otherwise. Asami didn't want to be known as a failure for giving up so easily on Korra. She had an excuse like Mako and Bolin did. They were true companions to Korra and Asami was someone who came up with the conclusion that her friendship with Korra was deeper than she realized. It occurred to her that choosing to lose the battle for finding Korra wasn't an option, especially since the search just started.

Was the team going to end because she had a squabble over Korra with Mako? Worse was the fact that Korra would have done the same for her and do everything she could to find anyone of her friends. Things aren't stopping here, Asami thought boldly, there only just beginning. Never mind if Korra liked her back or not. They had a strong bond that Asami wasn't denying and deep down she knew the brothers cared about Korra and wouldn't ever think of leaving her hanging. The boys weren't like that, were they?

"I have a suggestion," Asami said emphasizing the word suggestion,"we need to go back to my car or where I parked it at least. Who knows, we might hive missed some valuable clues. Bolin? Mako?"

Bolin cheerily replied. "Good going Asami! Mako, is this cool or what?"

Mako didn't take the news well despite the notion that Asami was nothing without Korra and what Asami told him now majorly effected his pride and confidence. "No, I don't think so."

Bolin sounded hurt by his brother's reaction, knowing full well that Asami was a good friend of his that could trusted. "Why not?"

"Yeah Mako," Asami answered,"why not?" She expected him to give her a shitty excuse because his way of thinking always had to contradict hers.

He wasn't afraid of her and most definitely wanted to piss her off. "I'm a real police officer Asami. We should just follow my orders when I tell you to-"

She was fuming, her fists clenching at her sides. "Yes, that's a wonderful idea. Listen to the guy that thinks, because he's certified, he can handle something that he's ready to quit on!"

"That's not true!" He tried to defend himself.

"Or is it?! You haven't shown the slightest bit of interest in this case and we just started!"

"I can't believe this Asami! Stop accusing me of being a bad friend to Korra!"

"You won't work with me Mako! One time," she pushed him against a wall, her voice faltering,"one time is all I'm asking. We can't give up on her! I don't care what you say. You want to search for Korra on your terms? Go ahead and do it. Since you won't consider my help, you can continue being the asshole everyone knows you are while I search for Korra on my own."

She left Mako standing there dumbfounded.

His mouth formed a straight line, his eyes trailing which direction she went in, and he was suppose to confess to Bolin what it was they were fighting over only to see his brother following her. He wasn't apologizing; what Asami did was break up the team further and turned him against his younger brother. It was a trivial situation and he was on the bad end of the stick.

Asami had every right to yell at him. He wouldn't bicker, his lips curving at the edges in spite of the shame that entered him. Stupid Mako, being insensitive and ignorant of how Asami felt—and then the dread found him again. He scolded at himself for his behavior and wish he knew why he kept having uncontrollable mood swings. Mako changed his mind, deciding to redeem his mistakes and give in to what Asami notified him of. Why was it that Bolin was so much better at being social than he was? It would make his life a whole lot easier.

His amber eyes had a look of resignation in them when he traced the lines in his vision towards Asami's direction.

He gazed on crestfallen.

Bolin earthbended a huge boulder out of the path blocking their view of the outskirts of the desert town. Asami was right and the two friends rejoiced in happiness over the discovery of Aiwei's jeep. Asami had already begun to search the jeep for clues. She checked the car seats and found a map. She unfolded it and her eyes skimmed over it. As she was reading the places on the map, Asami realized the only reasonable location was the Misty Palms Oasis.

"You should go to the Misty Palms Oasis, Boiln. If Aiwei is here he might know something about where Korra is."

"That's a great idea! One question though."

She turned to look at him. "What?"

Bolin stuttered. "Well, um, erm, you know...Mako?"

Asami's eyes narrowed. "What about him? He made up his mind Bolin. I'm just glad you're willing to support me through this."

"That's another thing I have a question for and, not trying to upset you or anything, but what made you so angry back there? I know my brother may come off as a tinsy bit irritable but he's only doing what he thinks is right."

"You really mean that Bo?" Mako walked towards them, an apologetic look on his face.

"Yeah, I do. Does this mean the group isn't splitting up?" Bolin asked ecstatically. Asami and Mako shrugged.

"I'm sorry. I'm not saying what you said is right exactly but," Mako smiled,"it was wrong of me to argue with you."

Asami replied mildly. "I accept your apology." She ran a hand through her hair and kept her gaze on her shoes. "It's me who should be apologizing. I shouldn't of done that. I'm sorry."

Bolin hugged the both of them. "Yes! Friendship prevails!" They all laughed.

"Now," Mako said,"what was this plan you had?"

Asami nodded. "I need you and Bolin to find Aiwei in the Misty Palms Oasis. Think you can handle that?"

Bolin raised a fist in the air. "Got it! Mako, you and I need disguises and fast. We also need interesting back stories."

Asami shook her head in amusement.

A/N- Not happy with how this chapter turned out but next week we're focusing on Korra. Lin Beifong will show up soon. Anyone else see 'Long Live The Queen'? Poor Hou-Ting.

Until next time

~nerd