Chapter 10:

Meelo, Ikki and Jinora were gathering up balls of snow to give to Bolin. The snowman was already a solid four feet tall, but the kids were convinced it could be taller. Mako walked out blowing into his hands to warm them up. He was still trying to get used to this kind of cold weather. As he got closer he saw Meelo toss a snowball at Bolin, knocking him to his feet. Mako couldn't help but laugh, watching his brother fall face first into the snow. Bolin stumbled his way back on to his feet. He planted his feet firmly into the snow getting as close to the earth under it as possible. He closed his eyes, trying to concentrate on moving the earth below all the ice and snow. He clasped his hands together, guided them down toward the ground then back up in Meelo's direction. A large piece of rock covered by snow shot up right under the little boy sending him straight up in the air screaming. As he came back down the back of his cloak got caught on a pointy tip of the same rock. Meelo looked over to see Bolin rolling in the snow laughing. Then he busted out in laughter too. After bending himself down off the rock he caught sight of Mako who was also laughing at the shenanigans

"Hey Mako, come play with us"

"We're making a snowman", Jinora added, motioning over to the stacked spheres of snow next to Bolin.

"Well Katara probably wouldn't want me to but... I guess I could-" he smiled at the three little kids who were now at his feet.

Before he could even finish Ikki had him by the arm and running toward Bolin. They finished the snowman together and shortly after had a full blown snowball fight. Mako, Meelo and Bolin vs. Ikki and Jinora. They were all sprawled out in the snow when their fun was cut short by Tenzin.

"Mako. Katara wants to see you for a healing session", he said. There was a simultaneous "Aww".

Jinora pushed her way through her siblings to get to her father, "Aww please Daddy, can't he stay just a little longer. We were having so much fun"

«Yea tell Gran Gran to wait!" Meelo screamed.

Mako stood up and patted Meelo on the head. "It's ok, I may be in need of a healing session after that snowball fight."

"Alright bro, check ya later" Bolin said.

"Ok I'll see you guys later."

When he got to the healing room Katara was waiting for him. He took off his coat, scarf and shirt revealing his bandaged chest, then sat up on the bed.

"Someone seems to be feeling better" the waterbender said moving to the small pool of water.

"Yea. Alot better actually" Mako replied laying back along the bed.

Katara laid her hands against his chest manipulating the water. She did this for a few minutes then did the same on his scarred arm.

"Alrighty. I just want to give you some new bandages and you're all done"

"Do I really need them. I thought you said I was doing better"

"Well after that snowball fight, I think we need to be sure dear." Mako smiled nervously. Katara had told him not to do anything too strenuous while he was recovering.

"It's alright Mako. I know my grandchildren can be very persuasive" she said now replacing the strips of gauze. After she finished with the last strip Katara gave him a smile, " All done", and she left.

Mako decided to check on Korra before heading back to Bolin and the kids. He stood next to her bed, then placed his hand over hers. When her eyes began to flutter he let go out of shock. He was forming his lips to say her name when she whispered his first.

" Mako?" she reached for his hand, and he willingly gave it to her.

A plethora of emotions surged through him as he tried to compose himself to react. He managed to whisper her name back. "Korra, you're awake". She groaned as her eyes adjusted to the light, clutching his hand harder to stabilize herself as she tried to sit up. As she sat she let go of his hand and left his gaze. Her hands moved to his chest, carefully caressing the bandages.

"Oh my goodness, what happened to you. Are you okay."

"Relax. I'm perfectly fine. Katara just wrapped me up to be safe"

"Katara? Wait we're in the South Pole? What happened" she said letting her hand fall back from his chest to her side.

Mako chuckled at her confusion. " Yea we got hurt pretty bad fighting Amon. Tenzin thought it would be best to see Katara for help. So we've been here for about five days."

" So I've been out of it for five days? What happened?"

"You don't remember"

She shook her head no, "the last thing I remember was being up on stage and Amon was going to take away your bending. Her big blue eyes got wide as the last image replayed in her head. " Did he...did he take your bending Mako" she said her voice cracking as the words came out.

"Just as he was about to, you went into the Avatar State. You ended up capturing him and Hiroshi. Then just as you were coming out of it, Asami electrocuted you. Bolin had tried to-"

"Asami? I thought she was on our side."

" She was. It's my fault really. She electrocuted me shortly after you took off to find Amon. That's how I ended up getting hurt then there was a bunch of stuff after that but let's not worry about all that right now. I'm just glad you're awake. And everyone else will be too."

"Everyone? Everyone is here?"

" Well yea of course. They're gonna be so relieved to find out that you're okay."

Korra placed her hand on her forehead. "Wow I don't know if I can handle all of this at the moment. I'm still stuck on the fact that I was out for a whole five days. Can you just stay here for a little longer, you know before you go tell Katara and I get swarmed by everyone. I think I prefer being in the quiet with you right now". Korra blushed as the words came out hoping he couldn't tell. He noticed and blushed a little also.

"Sure. The quiet is pretty nice".

Korra rubbed a hand against her arm, noting the various cuts and bruises. "Whoa. It must've been some fight. I'm banged up everywhere. Funny thing is my head is all that really hurts"

" Well Katara and the healers said they managed to heal most of your cuts and bruises but couldn't do too much about your coma, concussion, weird avatar knockout state". She laughed as he tried to look for the right words.

"Whatever it was I'm just glad it's over. I mean I missed out on a whole five days of Omashu knows what!"

"Eh. It wasn't really much. We just partied every day in your absence."

Korra looked up as he smiled at her, then she punched him in the shoulder.

"Hey...don't you see the bandages. I'm recovering here!"

"Sorry. I haven't been able to punch things for five days remember"

Mako figured since she wanted him to stay with her for a while he'd take a seat. He positioned a chair right in front of Korra who was sitting up with her feet dangling over the side of the bed. Her hands were behind her back with her palms gripping the bed. She looked around the room then back at him. She felt around her neck then spoke up again, "Where is your scarf? Did I-"

"Don't worry. It's hanging up with my coat in the front. I had to take it off for the healing session".

"Oh...you know you were right... It did make me feel pretty safe. It was like having a little piece of you there with me to remind me that things would be okay. Thank you."

"You're welcome." Mako paused for a moment, fidgeting in his seat. "Korra. With everything that's been happening these past few weeks, and a little advice from Tenzin to meditate-"

"Meditate. Wait a minute, you, meditate" she interrupted pointing her finger at him.

" I tried it. But um I was kind of in the middle of trying to say something?"

"Sorry it's just I'm having a hard time picturing you meditate" she laughed. "Continue". He rolled his eyes with a laugh. Korra pressed her lips together then made the motion of zipping them shut.

"Look, I just wanted to say that after really thinking about it I realized you were right. I didn't really know how I felt before but now I know for sure…"

Her eyes lit up as she pushed herself to lean forward anticipating his words. Was he really going to say what she thought? "Korra, I-"

"Korra! You're awake!" Bolin screamed running up toward the two of them. "I thought I was going nuts when I heard your laugh". Mako closed his eyes and shook his head. Korra, who was now being hugged tightly by Bolin, had closed her eyes slightly disappointed by the interruption as well. "Mako look Korra's awake", he said gripping her tighter.

"Yea bro, hug her any tighter and she'll be unconscious again", Mako joked.

"Oops, sorry", Bolin said releasing his grip on Korra, and dusting off her shoulders. "I'll just go get Katara and Tenzin before I do any more damage". Bolin skipped out of the room singing to himself "Korra's awake. Korra's awake. Korra's awake".

Mako and Korra couldn't help but laugh as he skipped along. "So much for the quiet" she giggled. " But, you were going to say something."

"I…I'm just really happy you're alright. I'd better get going, when Bolin gets so excited he starts speaking in tongues. I should probably go with him to translate". They both let out a short laugh. He stood up from the chair and began to walk away shaking his head again. When he finally left the room Korra slapped her palm against her forehead and fell back into the bed.

I'm not sure when i'm gonna end this i can't believe its chapter 10. I just keep getting these ideas randomly. more soon. review please!