Hey guys! So this is chapter 6. As I said in my authors note this will mostly focus on Iroh and Asami's part of the story. I finished this while I was very tired so I'll be re-updating tomorrow morning. I hope you all enjoy!

Chapter 6: Prison Break

Main pairings: Makorra and Irosami

Ps: I'm not trying to be a review whore, but I do like feedback. I promise I'll continue this story no matter how many I receive though!

Last time on Restoring Balance:

Mako is a giant worry wart and is getting extremely jealous of Tahno.

Iroh and Asami are going to sneak in to see Hiroshi.

Asami had woken up in Iroh's bed, completely forgetting how she ended up there last night…Oh, that's right. They were at the park, holding hands. Then Taro drove them home and she crashed here. Interesting…then where was Iroh? She remembered that he fell asleep beside her last night.

She heard a door open from the right side of the room and saw Iroh come out in just a towel around his waist, hair slicked down from a shower.

"Oh, good morning Miss Sato."

She stared in silence, appreciating his toned abs and muscles.

"Yeah, I kinda just got out of the shower…I'm going to go change now…"

He picked out some casual clothing and went back in the bathroom.

"Why does he get sexier every time I see him?" Asami asked herself quietly.

Iroh came out again a few minutes later fully dressed.

"Why so casual today General?"

"Well, there's no meetings…and I need clothes to be able to take off fast for the Prison Break remember?"

"We're doing that today? What about the doctor?"

"Check your stitches Asami."

She lifted up her shirt and saw that each stitch had been replaced, and that's when she realized she wasn't in pain anymore.

"When…"

"The doctor came when I woke up, you happened to stay asleep when he fixed you up…You're all good to go Miss Sato."

She got up and walked close to Iroh and rubbed his cheek with her right hand. He leaned down to kiss her, but they heard a knock at the door and jumped apart.

"General? Is your guest still asleep? She has a message from the city!"

"We'll be right out Renge."

Asami had found it to be a message from Korra, saying all was well with them and wondering how it was for her. Figures, Korra knew she would be staying with Iroh.

"The Avatar knew you were here with me how exactly?"

"Iroh…Haven't you wondered how I got on your ship?"

"Korra is a stubborn one she is. Let me guess, she bended you into my window?"

"Pretty much." She smirked at him and brushed his arm before she walked to the armoir to grab her combat clothing.

Asami stepped into the bathroom to change and left the door slightly open, enough that Iroh could see her stripping off her night top, revealing her fancy wraps.

"Uh…Um, I'm going to go wait for you in the dining area…"

She heard him clear his throat and laughed to herself. After however, she felt a pang of guilt. "**I kind of like him…No I can't, what about Bo? But Iroh…**"

She walked into the kitchen as she was putting on her accessorizing arm wrap.

"What's the game plan Iroh?"

"Well, I thought we could grab something to eat here, and then head out. It's a half hours drive from the palace, but…"

"What?"

"We're going to have to use my bike, it's a gas guzzler but it's also a fire powered bike, but it is quieter than a Satomobile. Then we can ditch it before we reach the metal-bending guards."

"Okay, let's eat fast."

Asami ate faster than she ever had her whole life. Iroh stared at her in amazement.

"What, I like my food!"

Iroh chuckled to himself.

"Let's go Asami."

"I thought you'd never say that."

Iroh led her to the palace garage and handed her a helmet.

She hopped on the back and wrapped her arms around Iroh's stomach.

"Ready?" Asami asked.

"Let's do it. I uh…I mean not do it…but…" She could see Iroh's blush.

They drove to the burn of Iroh's bending for what seemed like forever. Finally, Iroh stopped the motorcycle and pushed it into the trees.

"Iroh, where are we?"

He grabbed Asami and pulled her into the trees. Up ahead was the Agni-Kai Maximum Security Prison. It was a large block of Titanium, surrounded by thick mud.

"Why mud?"

"Mud is extremely hard to bend for water benders, earth benders can usually, but they are brought here bound, and placed into anti-bending chambers."

"That's like what Korra was stuck in…"

"Come on, the breach is this way."

He grabbed her hand and she felt the familiar spark. He dragged her to the back of the west wall of the prison.

Asami saw the hole in the fence, and the guards roaming what seemed to be everywhere but here. There was a lot of growth on the other side.

"Iroh, why are we doing this in the middle of the day?"

"Because, the guards are less on their toes during the day, the night guards are brutal. My plan only works during the day Asami."

Iroh lifted Asami into the center hole, she moved the fencing around to fit properly and fell into the bush in front of it on the other side. Iroh quickly jumped through and landed on Asami.

"Ow! Iroh!"

He lay on top of her and stared down into her eyes.

"We should uh…get going…" Asami said.

"Ahem…yeah…let's go take down the guards on the south side…"

They ran to the west-south corner and waited for a guard to come close enough. When he turned around Asami knocked him out with a choke hold.

"Damn…"

"What? I was put through self defense classes when I was younger. I know how to handle myself."

"I can see that."

She dragged the out guy into the bushes and changed into his uniform.

"It's incredibly difficult to put on metal bending gear and being a non-bender…"

By time she finished her sentence Iroh had already put on his uniform and motioned her to follow.

"How did you…"

"I can also take care of myself Miss Sato."

They walked with their shoulders back, just as the guards did, and headed inside.

"Hey, what are you doing guards! You're supposed to be patrolling the southern wall!"

Asami and Iroh looked at each other.

"We're uh…the Warden told us to go patrol on the second floor."

"And where is your relief? Shouldn't there be new guards to take your places?"

"They are on their way sir."

"Whatever. Just go do your jobs. I don't need the warden on my ass today."

When the door closed they ran up the back stairwell to the second floor.

"Your father should be on this floor somewhere."

"Thank you Iroh. For everything…"

She began to search through the windows in the single person cells.

"Oh and Asami…Be careful okay? If they catch us…"

Asami leaned up to kiss Iroh on the cheek.

"I know how to handle myself General."

"I know."

Iroh blushed and shied away to the staircase to watch for other guards.

Asami searched in every window and it began to seem hopeless until she reached the one at the end of the hallway.

"Iroh I found my father!"

She grabbed her keys from the metal bender outfit and tried it on the locks.

"Iroh this keyset doesn't open his door!"

"Shit…This is what I expected…"

"What?"

"We need to go steal the Warden's keys."

Korra woke up to Mako out of bed.

"Mako?"

"In here Kor!"

She walked up to the restroom to find Mako shaving his face.

"Mako, do you even grow facial hair?"

He glared. "Yes…I do. So what's on the agenda today?" He said as he washed off his face.

"Well…We have to repair the inside of the council building…From the fight with Tarlok and I…Then we're going to go help out at the shelter, go talk to some of the people who lost their homes in the bombings Amon did."

"I promise I won't throw fireballs…But I still don't feel right about that guy Korra."

"Oh hush jealousy." She leaned up to kiss him and shooed him out of the bathroom. "Now get out I have to change."

She took off her pajama top and wraps to find bruises left over from being thrown around the past week. She stretched out her shoulders and all she could feel was pain.

"Man this Avatar business is getting to me…"

She stepped into the shower and let the heat take over her pain.

"What are you talking about! How the hell are we supposed to do that Iroh?"

"We can change back into our clothes and go say a hello to the warden…I'll drag him somewhere and you can pickpocket his keys…"

"Iroh this is turning into a really bad…"

"Do you want to see Hiroshi?"

"Of course I do…"

"Then let me help you…Let's get changed."

Asami and Iroh walked down to the Warden's office where Iroh knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

Iroh opened the door.

"Why General Iroh, I wasn't expecting you today? Oh, who is this beautiful lady with you?"

"This is Asami Sa…Asami…My…"

"Girlfriend!" Asami said on the spot.

"Girlfriend? Iroh you dog."

"Yep we're dating!" Asami grabbed Iroh's hand and held it at her side.

"Heh…" Iroh blushed.

"Well, what can I do for you today General?"

"I've come to discuss a recent entry into this prison. Hiroshi Sato. Everything is going as it should yes?"

"Why of course it is. He was stubborn at first but he's eating again. General, why so curious? It's not like you to just drop by and ask about a prisoner, especially with a lady friend."

"I'm actually here giving Asami a tour, she's always wanted to know what it looks like in here…"

"I could have your ass for bringing an outsider in here…But I won't."

"Thank you Warden…"

"Well let me show you two around then."

He got up and walked toward the door turned away from them. Asami saw the flash of his keys and quickly grabbed them off his belt.

"Actually Warden, we were going to go back to the city. I just wanted to stop in and say hello."

"Hmf. Well alright. It was nice to meet you pretty lady." The warden kissed her hand and opened the door for them to leave.

They waited until he shut the door.

"Iroh, why did we need to steal those outfits if you can get in on your own anyway?"

"Honestly…I didn't really think about that."

"Let's go!"

They ran back up to Hiroshi's room and Asami unlocked the door.

"Here goes nothing."

Hiroshi looked up.

"Asami? What are you doing here?"

Korra bended the stone back into place where the stairs used to be, and Tahno poured fresh cement onto the crack to repair it.

"I can't believe I did this much damage."

"Well you are the Avatar, you're extremely powerful."

"Tarlok still beat me…Amon almost beat me. All of these people…I'm a horrible Avatar."

"Korra they are blood benders…Even Aang had a hard time fighting off Yakone."

"I guess…"

They returned to their work silently.

On the upper level of the building Mako and Bolin were repairing the railing Korra flung Tarlok off of.

"Man I fucking hate that guy!" Mako glared down to Korra and Tahno.

"Bro ease up! He didn't even do anything and you're already getting jealous, what's so wrong with him being around Korra?"

"You didn't hear him before the match…He…"

"Mako tell me…"

"Him and his stupid friends were talking about Korra, like she was a piece of meat… Tahno was saying how bad he wanted to get her to accept his private lessons…I was still with Asami I couldn't just…"

"Man I'm sorry about that bro…but do you honestly think Korra would ever give someone like him a chance when she has a great guy like you?"

"I see right through his game…"

"Maybe you should talk to Tahno?"

"You're right…"

"And bro? Don't do anything stupid…For Korra's sake."

It was time for lunch break and Mako headed down the stairs and pulled Tahno aside.

"Can I help you with anything Mako?"

"I don't know what you're trying to pull Tahno but knock that shit off. Korra is with me now."

"I'm not too sure what you're talking about? I'm a changed man."

"Just like you were a changed man when Hasook left you in the dust?"

"That was a one-time thing! I can't believe he told you about that…"

"I don't know what your REAL preference is, but stay the hell away from my girlfriend."

"Korra's hot Mako, what can I say. Don't count me out just yet Fire Ferret. You'll have to excuse me, it's time for me to eat lunch, with your girlfriend." Tahno winked and walked back to Korra.

Mako could feel the heat growing in his palms. What he'd like to do to that no good bastard.

He heard footsteps come up behind him.

"Leave me the hell alone!"

He turned to find Korra standing there with a sandwich.

"Well fine! I was just bringing you some lunch but I can see you need to be alone Asshole!"

He grabbed Korra's arm.

"Korra wait…I didn't know it was you. I'm sorry."

She sighed. "What was that about? You and Tahno? I thought I told you that nothing is going on between us Mako."

"I just don't want him hurting you Korra. He isn't changed…"

"Just stop Mako! We're not having this conversation again."

"Even if it means we get to "make up" later." He smirked.

"Oh city boy… I guess we'll just have to see won't we?" Korra smiled and walked back to her table.

"Father…"

"How did you get in here? I thought you didn't want anything to do with me anymore."

"Well gee I can't even wonder why! You tried to kill me!"

"Asami I'm so sorry…I…"

"No save it Hiroshi! I'm here for one reason and one reason only...I want to sell the mansion. Everything. I want it gone. I want to give the money to those poor people who lost their homes because of you! I want all of Mom's stuff…I want…to say how much I despise you."

"Asami!"

"You're not my father…You're just a version of hatred. Your love for mom and me is gone!"

"Then you're not my child! You're a naïve little girl Asami. One day you'll understand why I did all of this."

"I will never understand why you spent all of your time on your Satomobiles…Or why you thought it was okay to stoop so low to hurt innocent people…your hate towards benders is sick."

"And your liking of benders is unbearable! How can you slut around with these benders? The same people who struck down your mother!"

"They're not the same people! And I don't slut around!"

"Last time I checked, Mako left you for the Avatar. A bender. You're not meant to mix Asami!"

"Well good luck stopping me this time. Because I've found a guy who treats me exactly how I deserve. Have fun rotting in your prison cell. Goodbye Hiroshi."

Asami walked out and slammed the door behind her, relocking it in place. She fell to the floor and began crying.

"Asami!"

Iroh sat down next to her and let her cry into his shoulder.

"It's not fair Iroh! He doesn't even regret what he's done to me. I lost everyone and everything that ever meant something to me…I have no one left."

"That's not true Asami…You have the Krew…You have…Me…"

Asami looked up to him and he wiped the tears from her cheeks.

He leaned in to kiss her and she pulled away.

"Asami I don't understand?"

"Iroh I need to tell you someth…"

"Hey! What are you two doing up here this area is restricted!"

"Asami…Run!"

She tried to get past the guard and she was quickly grabbed by his metal lines.

"Iroh! Help me!"

Asami tried to kick her way out of the ropes that held her.

"Let her go!"

"You can't tell me what to do! I'm calling the Warden!"

Iroh tried to bend and quickly realized that he couldn't"

"All bending is off in here wise guy. Except our specialized uniforms that is. Why aren't you a pretty little thing…"

"Don't you lay a hand on her!"

He ran and kicked the guard in the shin, releasing Asami.

"You're going to regret that!" The guard talked into his radio. "I need back up. Second floor seclutions!"

They ran down the stairs far away from the guard.

"I'll go get the bike!"

"Asami wait!"

She turned back around and Iroh put both hands on her cheeks and pulled her into a quick kiss.

"Be careful okay?"

She stared at him for a second then snapped back into it and ran towards where they ditched the bike.

"**What have I gotten myself into…But damn he's a good kisser…" Asami thought as she picked up the bike and turned it on. "Time to go save Iroh."

Iroh was waiting for Asami by himself…Waiting for the guards to come up at any moment.

He heard the familiar metal bending rope coming to life and quickly kicked fire balls to block it.

"I guess the fire bending is back on yeah?"

He found himself throwing punches trying to rid the guard of his chakras for a few minutes. He nailed the last power point and the guard fell to the ground. He heard the bike roaring as Asami stopped next to him.

"Come on!"

He jumped on and held onto the back of the bike.

"Where did you learn that? I thought only Chi-blockers knew how to do that?"

"I'm a trained Chi-blocker."

"Well hold on…It's gonna be a bumpy ride."

"Asami we got company!"

"I got this! Hold them off!"

Iroh turned to face behind them and held on with his feet. He punched fire at the guards behind him.

"Hurry up and lose them Asami I can't hold them off forever!"

She kicked up the speed and cut across the road through traffic. Satomobiles slid into the sidewalk trying to avoid a crash. Asami made another quick corner and lost the guards.

"Where do I go from here?"

"Um…two lefts then a right…Then you should be back on the main road to the Palace."

Asami followed his directions and they were soon back at the palace. She drove the bike into the garage and parked. They both stepped off and sighed.

"That was intense…Thank you Iroh."

"That was the most fun I've had in a long time Asami…It's too bad you have to go home soon."

"Who said I had to go home?"

"Well…I just assumed that you wanted to be back with your friends yes?"

"There's so much of this city I want to explore…"

"You are welcome as long as you want." She smiled at him and pulled him into a hug.

"You're amazing…and I'm a big jerk."

"Asami?"

"Iroh…I really need to tell you something…"

"Okay…Go ahead…Actually lets go to the living area…This garage is very stuffy."

He guided her to the couch in the living room and they sat down.

"Iroh…I came here on a mission…I was going to do everything in my power I could to get to my father. Even if that meant playing you…But I never thought I'd actually fall for you like I did…I'm so sorry…I never should have…"

"You like me?"

"Is that really all you got out of…"

He pulled her into a kiss.

"Iroh…I don't understand why you don't hate me…"

"I knew you were playing me…I just wanted something to let me know that there was a possibility for us…I…"

Asami re-captured his lips to hers and pulled him as close as she could.

Iroh pulled her on top of him and cradled her as they continued to kiss. She flicked her tongue on his lips begging for entrance, and he allowed it. They battled for dominance and heard a door close.

They looked up to find Renge staring with her eyes wide.

"I'm so sorry sir I was just going to go clean the kitchen…"

"It's alright Renge…" They giggled.

"Maybe we should move this somewhere else yeah?" Asami asked, jumping up and grabbing his hand.

"I like your thinking miss Sato."

Korra passed out the last dish to a homeless non bender and sighed in relief.

"Tired yet Avatar?"

"Spirits yes…This has been such a long day. I've gotta say, you're doing a fantastic job Tahno. I'm really proud of how well you've turned around."

"My bending was my everything…When I lost it I couldn't bear it."

Korra leaned up to give him a quick hug.

"Hey, it'll be alright."

"You're a great Avatar Korra."

She smiled and grabbed her pelt.

"Ready to go home gorgeous?" Mako asked her as he grabbed her hand and gave her a kiss.

"I'm so tired you don't even know."

"Let's go home then."

They boarded Oogi and flew back to the island.

"Korra Korra Korra! How was work?"

"Oh Ikki…I don't consider helping people work."

"You look tired, does Mako get to sleep in your room again?"

"I don't know, Tenzin?"

"Mako knows the rules…He can sleep with you as long as there's no funny business…"

"When did you become so chill Tenzin?"

He smiled. "Goodnight Korra."

Korra had gotten her night garb on and walked out to Mako laying shirtless on her bed.

"Now how am I supposed to sleep when you're sprawled out half naked?"

"Who said anything about sleeping?" Mako grabbed Korra so she was straddling him.

"Mako Tenzin said…"

"Tenzin…Doesn't…Need…to…Know…" He said between kisses.

Korra continued to kiss him and ran her hands down Mako's chest. Meanwhile, Mako reached under her shirt to her wraps.

"Mm Mako…"

"Is this okay? We can stop."

"How about I just help you this time?"

"Korra what are you suggesting?"

"I'm very good with my hands Mako." She winked.

next time will be better XD getting back in my zoooooone.

Gnight lovelies!