No, I'm not dead. Yes I know, this took me forever, but I was having an extreme debate with myself about whether or not to change the POV of the chapter. Not sure if I like it, but I decided to just upload it and ask you guys what you think instead of not uploading for another 2 months. Like I said before, shits gonna get crazy. Be prepared. Also, enjoy this chapter. Reviews are greatly appreciated.


~ Asami ~

I had left the estate 15 minutes before Korra. I had to stop by one of my warehouse's to check on the improvements that were being made on the Sato mobiles, hummingbirds, planes, air ships and mecha tanks. I was very happy with the way things were turning out, Varrick was doing a very good job keeping the company up and running while I took a short leave of absense after my father died and while everything calmed down a bit. I can't believe how far everyone has come. So much has changed, its a little bit crazy.

I let my thoughts wander freely as i drove to Air Temple Island for the festivities. The wedding wasn't until 2pm but they were having a luncheon and get together before the actual wedding started. I wasn't sure why they did that. It was very unusual to have two receptions, one before and one after the wedding, but i wasn't complaining. It's going to be good to see all my old friends and finally be able to let loose and have a good time.

I reached the docks, parked the car and hopped on the boat that would ferry everyone to and from the island. As i sat there i noticed the water outside the boat started changing, like someone was waterbending it. I looked all around a little confused and then heard a sing song laugh that made my heart flutter come from above me. I looked up and saw Korra gliding on the Air Glider i had constructed for her.

She had that goofy side smile that the I just loved so much. "What are you doing? You're gonna get your clothes dirty or wet. . .or both! Do you know how long it takes to iron that?!" I yelled at her trying to be stern.

Korra just laughed again. "Ah, 'Sami you worry too much. Loosen up and enjoy the day. I'll see you at the party" She said and took off into the sky making me shield my eyes as the sun blazed down. I just shook my head and sat back thinking of Korra and of the events that happened the night before and this morning, i could feel a layer of blush starting to cover my face at the thoughts.

Everyone was laughing and talking and stuffing their faces with the best food republic city had to offer. There were so many new faces here that i had never seen before. Varrick took me around and introduced me to at lease 3 dozen new people who's names i couldn't even begin to remember. After a little while i quickly excused myself from all the introductions when i noticed that Bolin, Opal, Jinora and Kai were all sitting together at one of the tables and decided to go and say hello to my young friends.

"Asami! You made it!" Bolin said with a bit too much enthusiasm. He stood up and lifted me into one of his tight hugs that knocked the air right out of me. "Of course Bo, I wouldn't miss it. But I do miss breathing!" I gasped out. "Oh, yeah, my bad!" Bolin said with a nervous chuckle as he gently put me down. Jinora, Kai and Opal came up to hug me soon after i caught my breath again. Jinora stepped to the side so she could hug me last.

"Its so good to see you Asami!" Jinora said as she gave me one of the tightest hugs I've ever felt her give. "How have you been?. . . How's Korra?" She asked with a smirk. The question caught me way off guard and made me blush deeply.

Jinora just giggled and shook her head. "Its okay Asami, don't worry. I'm not here to judge. I'm happy for you. She loves you, you know? I can see it every time she looks at you. I've noticed it since before she was poisoned. You two make an amazing couple." I just smiled sheepishly and thanked her, hugging her tightly before walking away to greet the rest of my friends.

I noticed that everyone was in a pretty cheery mood. Even Lin, who came up and gave me very a big hug.

"Hey kid. How's it going?. . .How are you holding up?" She asked very carefully.

"Hey Lin, i'm doing okay. Just taking things one day at a time. I've been doing better now that me and Korra have been spending more time together."

Lin raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly.

"You two are perfect for each other. Don't let her slip away. She needs you, and you need her. I can see the love you have for her Asami. Don't worry, i'm not judging you two in any way. Over these last 5 years, you and Korra have opened my eyes to great things, and made me accept parts of myself that I kept pushing down. Even though I know I could never replace your parents, I want you and Korra to know that I love you both very much, as if you were my own daughters. And I will do anything and everything in my power to protect you from now until the day I die. That is a promise." She pulled me into another tight hug when she noticed the tears coming from my eyes that I just couldn't hold in anymore.

"I love you Lin. . .thank you so much. That means a lot to me. You have no idea. I'll be sure to tell Korra when I find her." I wiped my tears away and smiled. "So, does that mean I can call you mom?" I asked with a chuckle. Lin just looked at me with a smile and shook her head.

"Whatever floats your boat kid." And with that she walked away still smiling.

Crap my makeup. I pulled out my pocket mirror and inspect my face, hoping that it isn't smudged too much. Nope, all good.

After greeting everyone and catching up with acquaintances, i noticed that Korra was still no where to be found. Or Mako. I decided to try and look for them.

I had a sinking feeling in my gut and I couldn't figure out why. She wouldn't be with him would she? I mean, what if he apologized and got all mushy and she took him back? Noooo, she wouldn't do that to me. *gasp* "Oh no, I don't think Mako knows about Korra's member, I don't think she's ever told him. . shit! How is he gonna react if he finds out?"

Where the hell are they? I need to find them before he flips.

~ Korra ~

I walked down to the pavilion because Mako said he needed to talk to me about something. He said it was really important and that it couldn't wait. I was worried that something had happened, but that went away when I saw him standing there.

He looked up at me and gave me this look that I couldn't figure out at all. It was a mixture of lust, longing, sadness and something else I couldn't quite put my finger on.

"Korra, i'm so glad you came. I thought you wouldn't. . . .Why are you wearing a suit? Don't girls usually wear dresses? You look like a guy."

"I like suits. And i heard from. . .someone that i look good in them. So i decided to wear it. And why wouldn't I? You said it was really important. And I can't just ignore you." I said a little sarcastically. "So what's up? Wha'd you want to talk about?"

He took a big step towards me and was now about 2 feet away from me. I stepped back half a step and looked at his face. It was very pained.

"Look, i- I know things haven't been going so great between us. . .and I know that I messed up a lot before with you and Asami. . ." he paused and closed the gap between us and grabbed my hands. "Korra, i- I love you. And I want you back. But forever this time."

Before I could even think about what he said he smashed his lips into mine and kissed me hard. He definitely caught me by suprize. I pulled back right away and took a wide step back.

"Mako i- i'm sorry. I can't do this. I just. . .-" I had to pause and gather my thoughts. The look on his face was horrible. Hate and rage and anger and sadness. "I'm in love with someone else. I've always been in love with this person. I just couldn't accept it before. Mako. . . .my feelings for you. . .they died a long time ago."

He stepped towards me again. This time he grabbed my forearms and slammed me againsed one of the post's.

"No! I can't accept that! We belong together. Whoever it is. He's not worth it. You belong with me Korra! No one else."

He was livid.

I could feel my arms being bruised and burned as he held me against the post.

"Mako. .p-please your hurting me! Let go!" I said trying to kick him away.

He pushed harder and smashed his lips onto mine again. He shoved his tongue down my throat which made me want to gag. I tried kicking him off but his rage was making his adrenaline pump which made him stronger. I could've went into the avatar state but I didn't want to hurt him.

He finally stopped his oral assault on me and just stared. "Tell me you didn't feel anything just then? Tell me you love me!" He shouted.

"I'm sorry Mako. . .I don't love you in that way. I'm in love with someone else."

His eyes turned pure black for a second and I swear I saw vaatu in them. "You will love me again." He said with venom laced words and pined me to the post with one hand. He took the other and started feeling me up. As soon as his hand started going down I knew I was screwed.

"No Mako! Please stop! Don't do that. Please!" I begged him to stop but he wasn't listening. Then his expression went blank as I felt his hand on my member. Oh no. "Mako. . .please liste-"

He glared at me. His eyes turned dark and I could see the steam radiating off of him.

"You're a man? YOU'RE A FUCKING MAN?!" He screamed at me. "I can't believe this. You're a freak! You're a fucking freak of nature. I can't believe I ever loved you. I can't believe I wanted to sleep with you."

His words cut me like Zaheers knife. Except this hurt more. I couldn't stop the tears from overflowing. He stepped back and looked at me with a disgusted expression.

"No wonder you're wearing a suit. It all makes sense now. I don't even know who you are anymore. No one will ever love you when they find out what a freak you are." He looked me up and down. "You're an abomination. You don't belong alive. How could your parents live and raise you knowing what a freak of nature you are? How do you think your next boyfriend will react?" He chuckled. "You're gonna die alone. And I will make sure to kick your future boyfriends ass and then humiliate you so that they get the message."

I couldn't hold it in anymore. "Shut the fuck you piece of shit. How dare you talk to me like that. I am NOT an abomination. And people love me for me, because they aren't judgmental assholes like you. You wanna know something else? I won't die alone. Because I will have my beautiful girlfriend and future wife by my side until the day I die. So you better stay the fuck away from Asami before I kick your ass you asshole!"

His face priceless. But I was terrified. I didn't mean for that to slip out about Asami. We werent even together. I didn't ask her out yet. I could see the wheels turning in his head and his expression changed from shocked to pure anger.

"You're dating ASAMI? How fucking dare you. She can't possibly love you. You're a freak. She's probably just pitying you." He started shaking his head. "So you're a dyke and a freak. . .two abominations in one. . . .Get the fuck away from me. And for your sake, stay out of my way. I don't take kindly to freak homosexuals!" And with that he stormed off.

I collapsed to my knees as every single word he said cut me open and stung.

I'm not a freak. Am I? Am I an abomination? Asami doesn't just pity me does she?

I got up from the pavilion and walked to the stairs by the dock. I couldn't stop crying. Tears were streaming down my face. I'm not okay. But I have to act like I am. I can't let anybody see me like this. Especially Asami.

A fresh wave of sorrow flew over me and I held my face in my hands and cried harder than i've cried in a long time.

~ Asami ~

I decided to walk down to the pavilion to see if anyone was there. No one was. I looked over to the stairs where people had walked up from the docks and I thought I saw someone.

I carefully walked down to the waters edge and saw Korra sitting there with her face in her hands. I was still pretty far away, but i could make out the movements of her shoulders. She was crying. Panic flew over me and I ran down to her side. "Korra are yo-. . . "

I saw her jump when she heard me. "Asami. . .wh-ye- uhm. .yeah i'm okay." She said looking away trying to hide her tears from me. "I just needed some time alone. To. . .deal with a couple things."

"You can talk to me about anything you know? Don't be ashamed or try to hide your tears from me. I-I'm here for you. And I always will be." I said while placing my hand on Korra's, causing us both to light up with a layer of blush.

"I know 'Sami. I know. I'll tell you another time though. Maybe later. I don't want to ruin today. This will only make you very very upset, and I don't want to cause anymore tension between you and . . . yeah, i'll tell you later. . . We should get back to the party. The ceremony is gonna start soon.

*sigh* "Okay, tell me later. Well, wait, hold on, Lin came to talk to me and she wanted me to tell you what she said. She said that these past 5 years you and me have opened her eyes." I put my hand on her shoulder and scooted closer to her. "She also said that she knows she could never replace our parents, but she wants us both to know that she loves us both very much just like we are her own daughters. And you know how hard that must have been for her to admit."

Korra was just looking at me with those beautiful sparkling eyes as if she was lost in a dream land. "Did she really say all of that?" Korra asked me. I just raised my eyebrows.

"No she didn't, I just decided to make it up" I said as sarcastically as possible.

"You're such a smartass. . . .I- Wow. I ca honestly say I love Lin, she's really helped me a lot these past years. . . .So does that mean we can call her mom now?" She asked jokingly with a hint of seriousness.

"I asked her the same thing and she said whatever floats your boat kid. So i'll take that as a yes!" I said with a slight laugh. Korra was chuckling lightly and wiped away her tears. I couldn't take my eyes off of her.

We sat there for a little while more, but then I started to stand up and fix my dress. Korra smoothed out her suit a bit and I grabbed her hand and led her back to the party. Her face was a deep red. God I love this woman.

When Mako and Korra first made eye contact when we got to our seats she looked scared and hurt. But when I put my hand on her shoulder she seemed to relax a little bit. She forced a smile and that's when I knew something was terribly wrong. She never has to force a smile, and when she does, she's trying to hide something.

The seating arrangements were a bit awkward at first for everyone. I was supposed to be on Korra's right side, but when i noticed the way Mako was looking at her i switched with her right away and sat in between them. I couldn't figure it out, his expression was almost disgusted with a bit of hate and jealousy all mixed together.

For the first 10 minutes, he kept glaring at me and Korra. Mostly me. Why? I have no idea. I couldn't figure it out. After a few more minutes he asked Prince Wu to switch seats with him. Wu said yes of course after seeing Mako's very terrifying expression, and moved to sit next to me. Wu looked up at me and we both shrugged and turned back to the ceremony.

I couldn't really focus on anything except Korra. I could feel the tension from her and Mako. It was actually very uncomfortable. I kept glancing over at her just to make sure she was okay. She wouldn't look at me, so I reached over and grabbed her hand intertwining our fingers. She finally looked at me then. Her eyes were filled with a million emotions. Happiness, sadness, pain, love, hurt. . .

She looked forward again after a few seconds and I could feel Mako staring at me. I looked over and I saw him glaring. It was different. Like he was about to explode. I could see steam coming from his hands as he looked back and forth between our hands and my face. Wu noticed and slid closer to me which made me want to chuckle but I held it in.

"I now pronounce you man and wife!. . .You may now do the thing!"

And with that everyone stood up and applauded as Zhu Li tipped Varrick back and kissed him. I looked over at Korra only to find her already looking at me. Her beautiful blue eyes focused on my face with that sexy crooked smile that gave me chills. "Well finally! Its about time they did the thing." She said with a chuckle while clapping.

Varrick and Zhu Li were walking down the isle and everyone was gathering their things to head back to the temple to wait for the second reception to start at sundown. We sat back down and I looked over to see if Mako was still there. He wasn't.

"Hey Wu, where did Mako go?

"I'm not sure, he got all pissed off and broody when you and Korra started holding hands. He melted his chair a bit from all the heat he was radiating. He must have gone to get a drink or something."

Holy shit, he melted his chair. Me and Korra looked at each other. Her eyes were filled with worry and pain. *sigh* "Are you okay?" I asked her.

"Yeah, i'm just. . .i'm fine." She frowned. "But. . .we should just let him go. Don't let him ruin tonight."

I knew she was lying.

She stood up and walked away back to the reception. I noticed burn marks on the arms of her suit. What the hell happened? I looked at Wu who just shrugged and we both got up and headed off.


And yes. Mako is an asshole.