Epilogue: Let's Go to the Zoo


I stirred from my sleep as I heard a door down the hall open and the sound of feet running to our bedroom door.

I opened my eyes but didn't move to take a moment to enjoy the beauty in front of me before the little intruder made his entrance.

Her legs were intertwined with mine, her face only an inch away, and her hand was right below her chin resting on mine. Her diamond ring shined in the bit of sunlight that came through our curtains, and I gripped her fingers that limply curved into my hand.

With a little wiggle of the doorknob, I heard the door quietly open, and the top of a head sneak around her side of the bed before he popped up jumping on her.

"Mom! Wake up!"

The shock in Asami's eyes made me smile as he forced the mattress to move up and down with his weight.

With quick reflexes she grabbed him pulling him over her body and pinning him between us.

The room boomed with laughter as she began to tickle him mercilessly.

"Say you're sorry!"

"Mom! Stop! I'm sorry!"

She stopped her assault, and he laid there gasping for breath with a broad a smile on his face.

"Toshi you know better than to wake up your Mom like that."

Asami gave me a glare when I didn't hide the amusement in my voice.

He was still trying to catch his breath as he pouted at Asami who I could see was pretending to be mad.

"No, that face doesn't work on me anymore. You know today is my day off, and I need at least a few more hours of sleep."

He crawled on me and began to hug me as he placed his cheek against mine.

"Is sleeping more important than going to the zoo with Mother and me?"

I tried not to laugh when I heard him hitch his voice and Asami's eyes twitch as she tried to stay composed.

"I said we would go at noon and its seven Toshi."

"But the Elephant show is at nine."

I smirked as I looked into her eyes, "The Elephant show… You know, elephants, your son's favorite animal."

She gave me a look that meant I would pay for that later, but I'm sure I can convince her of a different type of punishment.

She took a big breath, "Ok let's get ready to see the Elephant show."

Another broad smile spread across Toshi's face as he jumped on top of Asami giving her a big hug and a kiss.

"Thanks, Mom!"

He jumped out of our bed and darted out the door.

She then turned to me as I continued laying there smiling.

"You know there is one at noon then again at two."

Of course, Asami had planned on taking him to the Elephant show, but being like his mother, Toshi, was impatient.

"Yup, but your son wants to go to the one at nine."

Toshi was now five years old and the light of my life. He was so smart and witty that it surprised me how much he took after Asami to the point he seemed more like her son than mine. I figured he would either be stoic and quiet like his father or athletic and energetic like me, but Toshi turned out to be smart and quick to pick up new things.

His personality was still a reflection of mine, but when he asked for books for his birthday instead of a soccer ball, I was taken aback a little.

Asami, of course, swelled with pride as she began to give him the books her father had given her at his age.

It had been a struggle for me to face the feelings I had for Asami and to trust her. It made our relationship rocky at the beginning because I always seemed to be waiting for her to wake up one day and realize she didn't want us, but she didn't.

There was a moment I almost made the worst mistake of my life. Toshi was one and allowing my insecurities to cloud my judgment, I accused her of infidelity without giving her a chance to explain herself. I had even gone as far as taking Toshi away from her and leaving our home.

I remembered that night as I slept with Toshi in Opal's spare bedroom and I could still remember hearing the knock on the door.


"Korra, can I come in?"

I sighed as I combed Toshi's hair to the side. I was relieved he had slept through the argument and had fallen asleep when we got here.

"No, I'll come out."

I left Toshi and took the baby monitor as I stepped out of the room leaving the door cracked.

I stopped in my tracks when I saw Asami sitting on the couch.

I was about to turn around when Opal stopped me.

"Korra, please."

I clenched my teeth as I turned and sat in a chair as far away as possible from her.

But instead of allowing the distance between us, she stood and kneeled in front of me. I could see all the hurt in her eyes, and it almost made me forget why I was so angry.

"Korra you know I would never cheat on you, you know that…" Her voice had a small bite at the end, and I knew she was doing everything to keep her own anger down.

My voice was now shaky because I wanted to believe her, but recent events wouldn't let me.

"Why haven't you been coming home on time? Why have you been secretive about your phone…"

The last one was what really hurt…a lie I caught her in.

"Why did you say you were traveling for work when you weren't? Your secretary came by to drop off documents because you told them you were on vacation."

I saw her eyes widen but then sadden.

"Korra it's not what it seems. Yes, I've been keeping a secret from you, but it isn't what you think."

She walked over to her bag and took out a stack of papers and handed them to me.

She didn't say anything as I looked down. They just seemed like legal documents, and with my emotions running high they didn't make sense.

"What's this?"

"Those are the forms Mako filled out to relinquish his parental rights to Toshi, and the ones below are the adoption paperwork, so I can adopt him."

She got down on one knee in front of me, as the papers slip my fingers, but neither of us moves to grab them when she pulled out a small box revealing a ring.

"I knew you would need proof of my love for Toshi and even if you say you don't, I know it would always be in the back of your mind. I know you love me, but you are afraid, so this is my proof. I will make Toshi a Sato and the heir to my company. I want to be his mom, and most importantly I want to be with you. Please marry me and come home."

I sat there shocked as the tears streamed down my face. I glanced at the papers on the floor, and for the first time, it felt as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. No matter what happens to me, I know my son will be ok because he will have his other mom to take care of him.

I dropped to my knees in front of her as I hugged her.

"Yes."


I laugh now at how stupid and blind I was back then. Anyone could see how much Asami loved me and how much she loved Toshi. If something would have happened to me, I know she would have taken care of him, but back then I didn't see that.

In my mind, there had always been a "what if."

Asami yawned before she bent down and kissed me.

"I love you," she whispered before she gave me another kiss.

Toshi ran back in with his button up shirt a button off, and the fly to his shorts open.

"I'm ready!"

I laughed as I got out of bed walking towards him and unbuttoning his shirt and fixing it.

"It doesn't seem that way, sweetie."

He scrunched his nose as I tucked his shirt in and fixed his shorts.

"Mr. Sato, would you care to help me pack some lunches?"

We both turn to the butler waiting patiently by the door.

"Yeah!"

Toshi ran to him taking his hand as I mouth "thank you" to our butler.

I walked over to Asami as she put on her bra. I knew how tired she was and the sacrifices she makes for the both of us.

I wrapped my arms around her waist and began to kiss her neck.

"Hey…"

Not listening, my hands slowly move down her body as her head leaned back onto my shoulder.

My hand passes the waistband of her sweats and found her already swollen clit.

"Babe… what are you doing?"

I lightly bit her neck but careful not to leave a mark before I answered.

"Thanking you. Have I told you how much I love you?"

She moaned lightly as I dip into her folds.

"Nu-uh," she gasped.

I pushed her a little further into the walk-in closet as I close the door behind me.

She whimpered as I took my hand out of her pants, but soon was moaning when I turned her around and began to kiss her deeply.

Her eyes were half-lidded as I lowered myself to my knees lightly kissing her on the way down.

Her eyes opened wide when she realized what I was doing.

"Korra, Toshi mi…"

She didn't finish the sentence before I pulled her pants down and my mouth was on her.

I slowly move my tongue in circles as I took her foot out of one of the pant legs and place it over my shoulder giving me more access.

After the four years of marriage, I am so attuned to her body and memorized every inch and every moan, so before long she was close to climaxing.

Her hand gripped my hair, and her hips began to buck erratically as her orgasm finally hit. I enjoyed the flood of juices that greeted me, savoring and lapping every bit before she was completely clean.

I stood up, and she was still panting as she stared at me wide-eyed.

"Korra…Wow…Closet sex."

I pulled her in and kissed her.

"Thank you for being a great Mom."

I peppered kiss her a few more times.

"I love you, Asami."

As we drove to the Zoo, I couldn't help but enjoy the little grin she has the whole time she was singing with Toshi. I'm sure she was thinking of ways to earn another thank you session, but I didn't mind.

I didn't mind the thought of doing this every day of our lives.


End of Chapter Notes:

If you enjoyed this story I have actually made a continuation in Ch 28, the Ruined series. Feel free to skip ahead if you choose!