The doors of the hall was once again swung open, this time with students rushing back in nothing but fear etched onto their faces. The screams and hugs as friends huddled together as soon as they saw each other. I looked desperately for Kai as more students starting filling the hall. It was almost suffocating, the silence, then it went completely dark my father trying to hush everyone. I could feel the tears fall from my face as Korra and Asami tried to comfort me.

"Where's Kai?!" I whispered , panic and desperation in my tone as they looked at each other than back at me.

The hearing of another gunshot made everyone jump, some grabbing their phones to text their loved ones others simply trying to film in the darkness. I could hear the pleading of those of us who had just sat the exam asking the younger years to borrow their phones. My father stood dangerously close to the door peering through the crack so he could see what was going on.

"Where... is... Kai?!" I half-shouted again burying my head into Korra's chest as she knelt me down telling me that everything was going to be okay. I needed to be strong but the fear was overwhelming , I could see it in everyone's faces the uncertainty, the despair, the muffled cries as fellow students tried to search for their friends as well. After five minutes of more screams and gunshots it was silent again, I could feel the intense suspicion as people started to stand up. Korra and Asami finally left my side once they heard my father calling them , I was left in the care of my friend, Mai. Some of my other classmates started comforting me , I had no idea how unsettled I looked until once of my friends decide to wipe away my tears.

"Do you think it's the same gang that Kai fought with?" I knew it was all on everyone's mind, my friends couldn't help but question but it did nothing to ease my mind. What if it was ? Did they want revenge? What if Kai was hurt ?

"Don't ask stuff like that in front of her , remember they were together before, imagine how she feels" Mai held onto me protectively, giving an angry glare to the boys who were gossiping in the corner.

"Have you heard from our siblings?" I asked her shakily, I needed to know if my brother and sister were at least okay. She clutched onto the phone bowing her head in an out of character concern. I looked up at her taking the phone from her grasp when the owner came to collect it. Things must be really bad when even Mai , the girl who took over Korra's post , someone never fazed , almost looked defeated.

"I'm sorry Jinora ... Your brother is okay I just got a text from my sister all the younger years were able to get away thanks to some teachers..But " I gulped , looking at my father who also had a worried expression and then I realized.

"They have the eastern block surrounded , don't they ?" She slowly nodded , hugging me tighter as I tried to loosen the hold she was squeezing harder than usual.

"I didn't want to give you anymore bad news , but yes , the police are on the way but most of the kids in the eastern block are unsupervised. Apparently your dad was able to call Opal she's one of the only adults there." some in the hall started to huddle around, listening in on the conversation. Bursting into tears Mai's news only heightened the anxiety with some students worried for their friends others for family members who were in the eastern block. The rest were simply mad, telling everyone to calm down that it wasn't as bad as it sounds.

Mai tried to continue rubbing my back and twitching her eye in annoyance at the students who interrupted her.

"They're trying to see if they can find away out but those guys who ever they are, are right outside and they can't get access to the hall... but don't worry knowing Ikki shes probably bossing her classmates around making sure everyone is kept safe"

"So basically all of us are trapped" I spoke quietly , speaking to myself more than to Mai and the others . This was bad, the uncertainty did little to make it better. No one knew what was going on, I could see my father sigh in confusion as he whispered to the teachers in the corner. Slowly and cautiously Korra began opening the door her actions causing everyone to look up in panic. We could hear it creek open, her fists were held up defensively as she slowly made herself around the door not opening it to wide. As soon as half her body was out she held up her hand signalling for Asami and my father to follow which they did.

"Shouldn't we wait for the police!" Otaku screeched out causing everyone to hush him in annoyance. He was just scarred but speaking so loudly was dangerous and when Mai punch his arm in annoyance I hoped he understood why. My uncle Bumi walked towards us asking us to to remain calm and form a line as everyone used their phones as torch lights. As we tried to stand up , I tried to scan through the crowd hoping I could see Kai , but nothing.

"Jinora you're shaking" I held onto Mai's hand as my father disappeared from behind the door other teachers trying again to calm people was so many of us and the hearing of shouting from the other side of the hall led to slight pushing in fear.

"Korra!" it was like something snapped , as soon as I heard Kai's voice call Korra's name my legs just moved. Everyone was looking around confused as to what to but I just ran , before I could even grasp everything I instinctively juts ran out along with the rest of the students who wanted to see what was going. The others did what they were told and remained inside as the adults rushed to also occupy the main entrance. I held my breath as I saw the logo , but it was different to the one I was expecting, it wasn't the triad but a lotus . A red lotus. I gasped as my eyes opened widely staring straight at Korra who remained unconscious on the floor as one of the member picked her up.

I immediately regretted my decision , looking around I couldn't see Kai and the look of the students who followed me , Mai not being present, I knew I selfishly just put everyone in danger.

A small group of us tried to protest, shouting at the guy who held Korra, Asami screaming at us to get down. Another gunshot was heard my eyes peering at the women who held the gun , was there only one ?

Kai found his way to my side along with some other students who were able to get further away from the gang as my father and some of the teachers intervened. Kai stood in front of me protectively, and I knew at any moment he was prepared to make good on that promise. He tried his best to remain calm as he started to explain in hushed words what exactly was going on to the rest of the terrified group, who were at that moment regretting their inquisitiveness that led them to run outside. I wasn't as I held onto Kai's arm just to somewhat reassure myself that he was well and truly safe , my regret was replaced with relief . I could see my father make his way to us , Asami and uncle Bumi trying their best to get Korra back.

"Kai , Jinora . I wouldn't normally say this but get the rest of the students out of here, the police are on their way Bumi , Asami and I will try and hold them off to help arrives"

My dad looked at Kai sternly, entrusting him with such an important task wasn't his best plan but he knew he had no choice . My focus was else where as I only started to notice the bruising on his face, stroking it lightly, an action I knew my father caught on but at this point I didn't care.

"Dad these people aren't just a bunch of teenagers ... Please be careful" I said after giving my father a hug.

"You stay safe to , that gun has to run out of bullets somehow so don't worry the police are on the way... All of you stay safe Kai and Jinora are in charge they're capable fighters and they'll protect you if need be" his comments were left with out of place scoffs as some of the other students who were also trained fighters , wanted nothing more to prove that wrong but when a guy brandishing a sword came to add to the numbers. Kai couldn't help but smirk back at the group.

"Let's go , you heard Dr. Tenzin"

Kai's request wasn't met by the expected protest I thought would be a reply. I forgot how much everyone respected him, and though he didn't fully now what he was doing his ex-criminal status made everyone else feel they were in somewhat in safe hands. As we began to run back to the entrance we were meet with a gunshot that led us to peer behind the open hallway.

"How many bullets are in that gun!" One of the boys huffed in annoyance as a women with an undercut similar to Kai's but with a long pony tail ran after us telling us to come out.

She held the gun out pointing it towards the source of any noise she heard. Even Kai's attempt at looking beyond the pillar that obstructed us from her view in the hallway was meet with hostility. Going back to the exam hall was out of the question and it would probably lead to us putting the rest of the other students in danger, we had to go somewhere else and as I turned my head to the stables I felt Kai nod in agreement.

"Listen up everyone going back is to dangerous, we have to run the other way" I flinched as another shot was fired my out stretched hands pointing to the stables only shivered as a consequence. We needed a diversion and as I looked at the rest of the scarred group I started to doubt if we were truly going to make it.

"Seriously , why does the person with the gun have to follow us ?! Wasn't Dr. Tenzin supported to be distracting her in particular she's the one that's most dangerous!"

"Would you shut up Kiaran!" Kai shot a pointed look at the boys who were bickering at the back, though I felt slight relief that this crazy lady coming after us meant my father and the rest were in less danger.

Kai started walking backwards to his locker, grabbing the small pocket knife he started carrying around after the fight , as everyone else stared up in disbelief. I wasn't shocked, he had already informed me about Mako's precaution and as I saw him place it in his pocket fear rather than anger eclipsed me.

He looked at me almost to gain my approval as the younger years also started to pile up in the hall, I placed a finger onto my mouth to hush them as I tried to explain what was going on. Kieran himself used the time to search through his locker for food he could snack on due to 'the stress'.

"Ikki!" I immediately grabbed my sister into a hug, pushing pass all her classmates to get to her.

"Wow , your acting like my life was in danger or something" she replied sarcastically as I hugged her again, Kai remained focused ahead.

"I'm fine Jinora , look we all are" She pointed behind her to a crowd of sixteen year old all grinning at us , Opal making her way to the front .

Ikki almost ran out into the courtyard when I told her about dad, even though he was a good fighter, the permanent scowl on these people's faces made me question his chances as well.

"They've got president Korra" a young boy exclaimed as our view of the main fighting made me squirm in disdain. Kai kissed me a brief but heart racing affectionate kiss that made the other students mainly the boys make teasing sounds and comments. I placed my hand on his chest trying my best to pull him back, that kiss meant goodbye and I wasn't prepared to allow him to do anything reckless.

"Kai we just have to wait it out there's too many of us now anyway" I looked around at the numbers then to the distance of the stables. I tried to picture the plan of the school in my head and the realization that this was the only exit for this side of the school made me want to cry. I looked at the exam hall as the door slightly peered as a student tried to see what was going on. Before I could even speak Opal was already on board grabbing her phone to ring one of her brothers who was also an invigilator to tell the rest of the students to stay in side. As she hung up our attempt to turn around the other way was also meet with a loud bang. This women was shooting aimlessly and going backwards or forwards was neither an option, we were stuck.

Kai groaned in disapproval looking at me one more time, his friends nodded in appreciation as the other republic city university students started to hold onto the younger students, some who were crying.

"I can't wait any longer"

"Wait what you are doing"

"Anything I can"

I didn't have time to shout in anger or ask him for one last kiss, or try to follow him. I breathed in , and as soon as the women's attention was placed on Kai's I motioned for everyone to run. I could feel the fear as students ran as fast as they could, Opal leading the way. I started jogging behind making sure none of the younger students were left behind.

"Dad was wrong, Kai's amazing" Ikki tried to speak over her loud puffs as I began to smile when I saw the stables in sight. Don't look back, I thought we're almost there, the hearing of the police sirens brought me a welcomed comfort even more so when I heard Mako, Kai's foster brother screaming for everyone to get down.

*Bang*

As the police made their way to the stables to check on everyone I saw my Aunt Kya run along with some other paramedics to try and guide us to further safety. The horses were screaming in fear and a tear started to well up in my eyes as I looked behind.

I screamed his name as the women targeting Kai was herself shot down by some amazing teamwork by chief Beifong and her sister. But not before a last bullet made its way to my unsuspecting father, I turned around this time running, I knew I wasn't going to make it.

There it was, the scream.