Kanari is in her downtown office seated at her desk. She has many different clothing design drawings in front of her. She's sorting through them when her assistant walks in with rolls of fabric overflowing out of her arms.
Assistant-"Here are the samples you asked for, Ma'am. Don't forget you have a meeting with the other designers in 5 minuets."
Kanari-"Thank you. I'll be there as soon as I can. I just need to get a few of my things together. You can set those down over in that corner."
The assistant sets down the fabric samples and leaves. Kanari gathers up the pictures and placing them into a binder. She then picks up other binders that she had prepared and stands up to leave. Suddenly she yells as a sharp pain is felt in her abdomen. Not now, she thought. She's not ready, this meeting is important, and Mako's at work! She lets out a sigh of relief when the pain leaves and her assistant runs back into her office.
Assistant-"Are you okay? I thought I heard you yelling."
Kanari-"I'm fine, really. Don't worry about it."
The assistant helps her pick up her things that she had dropped and Kanari stands up again. Another sharp pain over takes her and this time it's much worse. She drops to her knees and puts her hand protectively over her stomach. She then screams out in pain again. Her assistant's eyes widen in fear and she backs away, unsure of what to do.
Kanari-"Call Mako! Tell him to meet me at the hospital! And call an ambulance, NOW!"
Assistant-"Y-Yes Ma'am."
Mako is at work. The lunch bell rings so he takes off his gear and heads over to the lunchroom. He sits down and opens his lunch box that Kanari had packed him. He laughs and shakes his head as he finds another "I love you" note that she had written him. Some of the guys at work made fun of him for it, but he loved that she did that. He was just about to take a bite of his sandwich when a man dressed in a suit comes up to him and hands him a note that's he says is from the head office. He opens it and reads "Call on line 3". He sighs and puts his sandwich back into his lunch box and heads over to the phone. He picks it up and presses the line 3 button.
Mako-"Hello?"
Assistant-"Hello, is this Mako?"
Mako-"Yes it is, who is this?"
Assistant-"I'm Kanari's assistant over at her office. Sir, your wife is in labor. She said for me to tell you to meet her at the hospital as soon as possible."
Mako-"Uh, ok. I will be there as soon as I can. Thank you."
Be puts down the phone and then picks it up and frantically dials a number.
Mako-"Hello? Bolin? This is Mako. I need you and Korra to meet me at the hospital. Kanari's in labor!"
Mako-"Ok, thanks Bo. I'm on my way there now. Bye."
Mako arrives at the hospital and is greeted by the same blue-eyed; gray-haired woman who had been there the night he first found out that Kanari was pregnant. She motions for him to fallow her, which he does. They end up in another waiting room where Korra and Bolin were already seated. He sits next to Bolin on the couch. He then hears a scream, Kanari's scream. His eyes widen and he stands up to find her. Bolin grabs his arm to stop him from running off.
Mako-"Bolin, stop! I've got to help her!"
Bolin-"Mako, there's nothing that you can do. She's perfectly fine. Just sit here and wait."
Mako sighs and allows for his face to relax and he then sits back down. He waits and waits. He cringes every time he hears his wife's cries of pain. He wishes that there was something that he could do to help but Bolin is right, there's nothing he can do now but wait. As time goes on he gets even more nervous. He gets up and starts to pace. Bolin and Korra are now both on the couch. They are both asleep, with Korra's head resting on Bolin's shoulder, holding each other's hand. They awake to the sound of a door opening. The nurse comes out with a big smile on her face. Mako's eyes widen and a smile crosses his face when the nurse tells him that he can come in. He walks into the sterile white room and see's his wife. She's very tired with her hair in a messy bun. She is smiling at the little pink bundle that she is holding in her arms. She looks up at the sound of Mako's footsteps. Her eyes light up and her smile widens.
Kanari-"Come and meet your new daughter."
Mako walks over to see his perfect baby girl. She so little, he thought. His daughter has his thick jet-black hair. She has Kanari's button nose, full lips, and angular features. Kanari hands her to Mako. He sits down and looks at his daughter. No, their daughter. She was perfect in every way. After awhile, she awakes from her slumber. Mako gasps when he sees her big eyes for the first time. They are a stunning bright hazel. Amber in the center like his, then green deepening into a brilliant blue around the edges like Kanari's. She was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen in his life.
Mako-"Hi, I'm Mako. I'm your Daddy. Kanari is your Mommy. She is the most beautiful woman in the entire world and you are the most beautiful baby in the entire world. I'm going to be the best Dad that you could ever have."
Bolin and Korra then come in to visit. They talk to Kanari for a while and then leave her to sleep. Bolin and Korra then take turns holding the baby.
Korra-"What are you two going to name her?"
Mako-"We both decided on the name Miya. It's the name of Kanari's great Grandmother and just happens to be the name of my great Aunt."
Korra-"That's perfect. You're going to make a great Dad."
Bolin-"I hope you know that as the best uncle ever, I plan on spoiling her rotten."
Mako-"Haha, ok Bo. I'm sure you will."
Korra-"Do you think she's a bender?"
Mako-"I don't know. I guess we will just have to wait and find out."
The next day…
Mako and Kanari walk into their home. Kanari is holding Miya, who is sound asleep. Mako came ahead of time to set up the last few things in the nursery. They set down their things and put Miya into her crib. Kanari then goes into the kitchen to start dinner. Mako sits in the rocking chair next to the crib and watched his daughter sleep. He then sneezes and wakes up Miya, who starts to cry. He picks her up and starts to rock her in the chair with him. He then starts to sing a lullaby that his Mother would sing to him and Bolin.
Lost my heart to the dawn
And I don't know where it's gone
I've been searching all night long
Never dreamed that I'd be
Chasing for it, you and me
Won't you help me find it please?
Maybe it's magic
Maybe it's not
But I know that tonight's all that we've got
Maybe we're crazy
Maybe we're not
Darling you've got me caught
Lost my heart in your arms
To the city's glow and charm
Swear you'll keep it safe from harm
Kanari hears something from the nursery and walks towards the sound. First it was a cry, then a soothing voice singing. She reaches the room and leans on the doorway. He husband is cradling Miya in his arms and singing her a beautiful lullaby. She had never heard him sing before. His voice was soft and absolutely beautiful. She shut her eyes and listened until the song ended and then she walked over to him. She places her hands and his shoulders. He looks up and smiles at her presence.
Kanari-"That was beautiful. Why didn't you tell me that you could sing?"
Mako-"I don't know. It never really came up I guess."
Kanari-"Will you teach it to me?"
Mako-"Of course."
He told her the lyrics piece by piece and she repeated them back to him. Then he sang the song for her to hear how it goes. Then, they both sang together. Kanari also had a beautiful voice and they sounded great together. They continued to sing until Miya was in a deep sleep. They both gave her a kiss on top of her head and quietly closed the door behind them.
Author's note: The baby was born! And it's a girl! The name Miya means "Perfect Princess" in Japanese. It also happens to be the name of my best friend, who is half Japanese so she helped me come up with authentic names And no, I did not write that song. It was written by another Legend of Korra fan to the song "I Lost My Heart in Republic City". Even though Miya has been born, I'm not over yet ;) I have about 2 more chapters up my sleeve! Review!
