Flame

A year has passed and much has changed with the passing of time. Korra and Mako's relationship has changed into something in which both were forcing feelings onto each other. The fire of their love has withered down to embers. Both realized this, Mako wanted to fix it, but Korra felt the only option was to just be friends. They both still cared for each other very much, but it just seemed that this was it.

The Pro Bending season was going to start again in a couple days, and Korra decided that she had to do it today, just in case Mako will take the news badly. They were in their home in the outskirts of Republic City, a good drive from the arena. Mako returned from work to see Korra standing in the entrance. He sighed to himself, figured what was going to happen next. He walked up to her and they both shared a hug, he pulled her back and looked into her majestic eyes. What he saw, the hints of sadness and fear; he definitely knew it was coming. He smiled at her, waiting for her to speak.

"Mako…um I have something I need to say." Korra began, trying to word it so it wasn't his fault, for it really wasn't, they both outgrew the relationship. She began to stare in his amber eyes and felt the courage to say everything. "Mako, I think it's time we just become friends. Don't get me wrong, I still care about you, a lot actually, but you've also noticed the past few months things have changed. I'm sorry, but I think this is the best option for both of us." She gave a small smile to him, hoping that it would tell him that she's not angry or upset with him.

He gave Korra a hug and lifted her off the ground for a couple seconds. "Always the wise Avatar, I was going to suggest we try to work it out, but you're right Korra." He placed his hand on her shoulder. "Things have changed, and I've been probably holding you back from your Avatar duties." A smile escaped him. "I love you Korra. I hope to see you soon."

Korra leaned into him and gave him a squeeze. "Thank you for understanding." She walked past him a bit before turning around again. "You better this season! If you don't, you can't blame it on me!" They both laughed aloud and Korra turned around again to get Naga.

"Hey Korra!" Mako yelled after she got on Naga, they stopped as he said anything. "Be careful, ok? And I better see you when we win the championship!"

"You bet!"

Korra and Naga sped through Republic City. She debated on returning to Air Temple Island, or going to the Council to see if she can meet up with Tenzin. She pondered for a bit while Naga was strolling through the city. Korra looked around for something to eat for the time being and something caught her attention. She smiled and told Naga to go.

Asami, the newly appointed CEO of Future Industries, was in the main factory. It was a sad sight to see in comparison to what it once was. The assembly line was only producing a small factor of what it could; they just couldn't afford to make more. They were still able to keep their head above water, but they were tired out. It was almost inevitable, but she kept at it, knowing that one day the Satomobiles will be the number one commodity again. She worked on the line with the workers, she felt it would create a bigger bond between her and her workers and could create some motivation, she didn't mind at all; she loved tinkering with things all her life.

The corner of her eye caught someone walking up to her; she thought it was an employee and without taking her eyes off of her work she said "You can go home, not much work to do today, we're almost done with today's shipment. Sorry for causing you to come all the way here for nothing. Just come in tomorrow morning."

"I'm not here for nothing."

The familiar voice stopped Asami in her tracks as she turned her head around to confirm what her brain had told her. It was indeed Korra, the girl who she had kissed a year or so back, the girl who promised to come if she ever were to call even after that, the Avatar. She was smiling a friendly smile and was literally inches from her. Asami, without thinking of the assembly line, lunged at Korra and hugged her tightly. She stayed there for a minute, though it felt for hours.

Korra chuckled lightly. "You might want to stop the line before broken Satomobiles roll off."

Asami's eyes widened and pressed the emergency stop button. The workers all took a look at their CEO, her face beaming red. "Sorry everyone!" She then turned back to Korra. "I need to finish these, so why don't you wait in the lounge and I'll meet you there when I'm done. It'll be a few minutes."

"OK. See you there."

Korra is back in her life, and she couldn't be happier. A life jacket has just been thrown out to save her and the company.

A/N: reviews, comments, critiques will be GREATLYappreciated. :)