Lin's POV
We were too late. Iroh had called me saying there was a bomb threat at an old warehouse. I went as soon as I could but when we got there the place was on fire. Two vigilantes were getting away. I knew one of them. Yes, I did know what Iroh was up to. I looked the other way though. He set the example along with the other vigilantes. I am usually a rules person, never breaking them, but the city needed hope, and that's what they were. Not long after, my mother informed me that Jet had been burned pretty badly. Half of his body had third degree burns.
Right now I was looking through all the rubbish, looking, hoping that by some miracle Talia might have survived. I knew I was lying to myself, I just couldn't accept defeat. We were supposed to be protecting these people, yet we were failing miserably. Something shined and I walked over. It was a coin. I picked it up and recognized it. It was Jet's two face coin. I would give it to him the next day when I would visit.
Jet's POV
I woke up with a groan. The left side of my body hurt. I looked around and noticed I was in a hospital setting. Commissioner Bei Fong was here and I gave her a confused look before remembering what had happened. I had been tied to a chair; there were gas tanks and explosives everywhere. My fiancé had been talking to me through the phone, and then someone came in and rescued me…and then an explosion. No.
"Talia?" I asked my voice horse.
The commissioner lowered her head.
"I'm so sorry," she whispered handing over my lucky coin.
I feel something roll down my cheek and I realized they are tears. I grab my face and it's like time stops. I don't hear my screams, but I know they are there. A bunch of doctors and nurses come in and try to get me to calm down but it isn't happening. I thrash against them blindly. This can't be happening. Talia. My Talia is dead. I won't see her again. I feel someone inject me something. The last thought that goes through my mind before the sedative kicks in is revenge. I will have my revenge.
Korra's POV
I don't remember falling asleep. I just remember being on Mako's lap down at the cave and then nothing. I woke up to the blinding sun on my face. I turned around and was met with a warm chest. I smiled and snuggled closer. Mako laughed and placed an arm around my waist while running his hand through my hair with his free hand.
"Morning," he whispers kissing my forehead. "Or should I say, good after noon."
My eyes open and I gave him an incredulous look. No way I slept that long.
"What time is it?" I ask.
"Two in the afternoon."
I groan and press my face against his chest. He chuckles and hugs me tightly against him.
"Did yesterday-I mean…did that really happen?" I whisper.
He sighs.
"Unfortunately."
I let out a small whimper.
"Shh," he soothed holding me even tighter. "Jet is going to be ok, want to go see him?"
I nod against his chest.
"Let's go then."
I sit up and get ready to shower.
Jet's POV
When I wake up again, my hands are restrained against the bed. I fight them for a minute before I feel someone's hand against my shoulder. From the corner of my eye I see who it is. Korra. Mako is with her, but he stands farther than she does. I shrug her hand away and she winces, before taking a step back.
"Jet, I'm-" she begins.
"What was the name you had for me?" I ask.
She lowers her head.
"I don't know what you are talking about."
"I know you had a name for me," I counter. "Say it."
"I really don't-"
"SAY IT!" I yell.
She flinches again.
"Two face," Korra replied her voice barely above a whisper.
"Jet," Mako began. "You need to let the doctors help you."
Slowly I turned to face them. I could see the horror reflected in Korra's eyes as she looked at the burned part of my face.
"Why should I hide, what I am?" I asked.
"I'm-I'm-" Korra began slightly choking. "I'm sorry about Talia."
"No," I replied. "No you're not. Not yet."
Mako grabbed her arm but she shrugged it off.
"Can you give me, a minute?" she asked.
He hesitated.
"Please."
He sighed and nodded. She pulls up a chair and sits next to me, noticing the coin.
"Can-Can I?" she asks.
I don't reply. Slowly she reaches out for it and takes it in her hand. She runs her finger on the silver side before turning it to the burned one. A nurse comes in with a tray and closes the door.
"Jet, I really am sorry," she whispers.
"Are you?" a voice asks.
I narrow my eyes at the nurse, who in reality is Azula.
Korra stands up and gets in a protective stance in front of me.
"Make a sound and I blow up this whole place," the maniac threatens holding out a trigger. "And sit."
Reluctantly Korra does as she is told and Azula takes the coin from her hand, examining it.
"I told you where they both were," Azula continues. "What took you so long to get there, hmm? You never intended on saving either, did you?"
"What is she talking about?" I asked.
"Oh so you haven't told him your little secret," the monster mussed. "Well, now is your chance, tell him who you really are."
She waits.
"What is she talking about?" I repeat.
Korra closes her eyes.
"I'm a vigilante," she whispers.
The room goes quiet.
"What?" I ask.
"I swear, I tried to get there as fast as I could but there wasn't enough time."
"You let her die," I said through my clenched teeth.
"No, let me explain…"
"HOW COULD YOU?!" I roared. "SHE WAS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE! YOU KNEW HOW MUCH I PRAISED YOU! HOW COULD YOU LET HER DIE? WHY?"
She flinched at my tone.
"Jet, I swear," Korra insisted. "I did everything I could. We tried to save Talia, but we didn't have enough time."
"I hate you," I Said slowly my voice as cold as ice.
She flinched again.
"I am the only one who hasn't lied to you," Azula stated. "I have always been straightforward. Letting you know what my next move is. You can't trust anyone but me."
I snarled at her as she approached me.
"Believe me, Talia's death wasn't personal. I was making a point. Justice is unfair. Justice doesn't exist. I however am the master of chaos. And you know what I like about chaos?" she whispered to my ear. "It's fair."
I glared at her as she opened the window.
"Think about it," she added throwing the coin at me before jumping out.
