(LONGER A.N.)

A Day out! I know that I should've included this in chapter 2, but whatever because I already came up with the plot for this! Another idea for a one-shot in my head, but I should probably work on it later to focus on this and THIS STORY ONLY! Also, the cover picture for this story is pretty ugly, and I just cropped it from a picture I took at NY. That'll be edited soon as well for a whole bunch of other chapters. But school's almost over, finals are done, field trip is tomorrow, and this is making me go nuts! But... I'll manage. Some parts in here are from episode 10 which was EPIC. But one ironic thing that happens on LOK fanfics is that people post things that really do happen in future episodes, even if they didn't know it was true. But I was browsing through tumblr once again-and guess what I found? An animated GIF of Bolin and Asami eating with Gommu! See? Proof that even my fanfics are ironic to future episodes! I really wanna find out what happens, though.

A piece of advice; I love spoilers, actually. And if you don't then you probably shouldn't read fanfics based on the latest episode. Most of them are accidentally true, after all!

-Fuschiaphoenix

Asami pulled on her coat, sniffing in the winter air as a refresher. She silently clamped her mouth with her hand to stop her from giggling. But she also took out a piece of paper and pen, writing a short letter to Mako and Bolin. The heiress etched on a couple of more words, placing it next to Bolin on the bed where she had been just minutes ago. Rapping at the door, she opened it, revealing an Avatar that was still sleeping.

Asami shook her elbow, and Korra blinked to see her. "Hey, Asami. What's up?"

"I told you to wake up early, now didn't I?" She rolled her eyes.

"Okay, hold on. But can I get changed, first?"

Korra stomped off into the bathroom, dragging along her change of clothes. Asami glanced at Mako, who was still sleeping. As he stirred, Asami laid yet another note on the bed where Korra was. Minutes later, Ikki ran towards her, appearing as a blur. She yelped before crashing into Asami knocking both of them onto the ground. She laughed, "Asami! Asami! I'm ready! Ready as can be! Super excited!"

Asami helped herself up, "So-where's Jinora?"

Ikki chatted, "Watch this."

The airbender leaned in towards Jinora's room, waving a book around as if it was bait. Her sister grumbled, refusing to get up. Ikki sighed, "Okay. I guess I'll just have to throw this book away then-"

"NO!" The elder sister shouted, immediately jolting up from her bed and grabbing the book just in time before it fell into the wastebasket.

Asami was impressed, "Nice thinking, Ikki."

Jinora huffed, "Tricks like that are cruel. Especially when you're threatening to throw away a book about a sea captain who gets lost and-"

She was interrupted by Korra opening the bathroom doors with her blue winter parka on. "So, what did I miss?"

None of the girls wanted to answer so she went on, "Well did you tell everyone that we're going?"

Asami remarked, "Sort of. But anyway, let's go!" She grabbed Korra's hand and was running towards the door. Jinora hastily slipped on her coat, grabbing Ikki's.

Back in Korra's room...

Mako was awoken by the sound of a door slamming a few rooms away. His arm landed on top of a note, much where Korra should've been. He confusingly read the note:

Mako,

I took Korra and the girls for some "bonding time" together. I didn't bring Pema because she needs her rest. Korra's fine, so don't you dare worry about her. We'll be back soon.

-Asami

The firebender sighed, but glad that Korra was actually having fun for once. He checked on her condition last night, and found that she was already healed. 'Water from the Spirit Oasis does work miracles,' He thought. Then Bolin strode by, heading to the beach. His brother called, "Bolin, you know Asami left, right?"

Bolin nodded, "Yeah. But doesn't it always feel like women are leaving us? Literally?"

His brother looked away, turning his attention to the window. Was it really the safest hour in Republic City? He sure hoped so. Because if he was wrong, Korra would be in a tough situation-again.

In the City square...

Jinora was striding alongside her sister when she saw... what? "THE LIBRARY!"

Ikki face palmed, completely impatient. "NO! I hate the library!"

With an exaggerated gasp, "Republic City Library is the best! You never read books, anyway!"

Asami soothed, "Girls, we still have thirty minutes. Nothing's wrong with checking out the library, okay?"

Jinora clapped and dashed through the doors. Ikki grumbled and followed at her slowest speed. The three gasped with astonishment as they saw how big the building was. The brown shelves seemed to tower over them, every slot filled. There was a library at the Air Temple that was similar to this, except that this was three times the size. Ikki ran over to a girl at whom looked familiar.

She was with two smaller kids and a-baby? Asami came closer to investigate. "Jinghua, what're you doing here?"

Cheng replied, "I was looking for my aunt. None of our parents were home."

Rulon cried, "Yeah! Where are our moms and dads?"

Asami looked around for Korra. She spotted a white and blue coat, assuming it was Korra's parka. Asami hurried to it, only to find a completely different girl sitting by a shelf. The heiress felt a bit foolish, "Oh, sorry. Your coat looked similar to my friend's."

The girl stood up, "Who are you searching for? Maybe I saw them pass by."

"Korra. She's wearing a blue and white parka like yours. She has the whole Water Tribe getup. Seen her?"

The girl pointed to the left, "The Avatar? She walked to the books about airbending. I'm Mingyu, by the way."

Asami shook her hand, and thanked her before arriving at the desired area in the library. Korra was squinting at a book when Ikki cheered, "Hey, Korra!"

The people around the group shushed, as Jinora came holding a pile of books that were too much to carry. She dropped them and hugged Jinghua when she saw her, "Jinghua! How're you doing?"

"Not so good. Our parents are always missing."

Korra and Jinora were shocked, "What?"

The girl explained, "I think it was those Equalists."

Korra raised an eyebrow. She tried to calm them, "Maybe you're just worried. They could've had another Council meeting or something."

Asami continued, "Yeah, you can even spend the day with us again. But this time, don't you dare run off again."

The children nodded as Ikki and Jinora were talking with their recent friends. Korra stole a last glance at the book she was reading. Jinora asked, "Korra, memorizing the moves won't help with your spiritual block."

The Avatar defended, "But once I get rid of that block, I'll already have the moves in my head!" Korra also received a look from a girl who she never met. She nudged Asami, "Who's that girl over there?"

Asami assisted Jinora carrying out all of the books, which proved to be a challenge. "That's Mingyu. She's pretty friendly once you get to meet her." Korra didn't approve of this because Mingyu sent her another foreshadowing stare.

But Ikki was relieved to exit the library, "So can we go shopping now? Please!"

Korra assured, "Fine. Let's go. But we'll only spend a few minutes at the toy shop, and then that's it! Okay?"

Ikki sped ahead of the group with airbending, nearly smashing the shop's doors open. The children ran after. Asami hinted, "Do you guys want to help us find toys for a new baby?"

They nodded, and joined Ikki inside of the shop. Asami looked at her watch, noticing the time. She turned to Korra, "I think we missed our appointment."

Korra didn't really care, anyway. She just wanted to make her friend happy with her changed lifestyle. In the end, they bought dozens of toys for the new baby. "We can still do some more shopping, anyway."

Her friend smiled, dragging the kids along with her. Hours seemed to pass by, and they had a pretty good day. But Korra never thought that she would enjoy shopping so much. She was carrying bags-six of them, even. Asami knew that they wouldn't make the walk with this much bags, and scanned the streets for the Satomobile. "Hey, Korra. Where'd you park the Satomobile?"

She pointed to a black car that was inches away from a post. She shrugged as an apology, and Asami understood. She didn't know how to drive, after all. "You want me to teach you?" She asked.

The Avatar hopped into the front seat and nodded. For the next few minutes, Asami showed her the basics. Korra slowly but carefully pulled back the lever and turned the wheel. It wasn't perfect, but Korra managed to get to the island. She exclaimed, "See! You're a natural at this, Korra!"

They hugged, and was interrupted as Mako stepped in, "What's up?"

Korra proclaimed, "I learned how to drive! I just need to practice parking, that's all." She also had an uneasy look on her face.

Mako was concerned. Did something happen that she didn't want to tell him? He knew what she felt, because he hid his feelings for her for such a long time period. "Alright, spit it out."

The girl blurted, "Excuse me?"

He raised his eyebrows, a sure sign that he was not playing games. Korra seemed to twiddle her thumbs, "Well-I'm just worried that the kids' parents have gone missing."

Mako was aware of this, but still sensed something else, "You and I both know that you're lying."

She sighed, "Fine. I saw this girl named Mingyu, and I don't really trust her as much."

The firebender corrected, "She's pretty nice. Just give her a chance. Maybe she would turn out like Asami. You know, friends?"

She grunted, and as a response he embraced her in a loving hug. They coursed it into a deepening kiss. Korra missed the sensation she had every time they kissed, as sparks seemed to fly. She pulled away when she could hear a faint sound in the distance. The Avatar listened closer as she came to the realization, "It's Pema!"

Not that good of a chapter, but I'm kinda in a rush here people. But thanks, anyway! R&R!