Korra's POV

Why was he making this harder than it already was? I loved him. Yes, I did love him. Deal with it. I wanted to be with him. I wanted all of this to just be some bad dream that I would wake up from. But the reality was that it wasn't a dream. I had a war to fight and win, and I needed to protect him. I needed to hurt him so bad that he would forget about me, no matter how much it pained me.

"What?" he asked shock in his voice.

"I hate you," I repeated.

"No you don't."

"Yes, I do."

"You kissed me."

"NO," I corrected. "YOU kissed ME."

"But you kissed me back," he argued.

I sighed.

"What do I have to do to get you to leave me alone?"

"It doesn't matter what you say or do, Korra," he said pulling me towards him again. "I'm not going anywhere."

I groaned loudly and he chuckled kissing my forehead. I just couldn't do it. I couldn't break the heart of the man who had given me so much. I sighed against his chest and half smiled. He was definitely worth everything I went through. I would win this fight, for my parents, for the world, and for him.

"I really do hate you," I mumbled against his chest.

He chuckled again. We stood this way until a loud explosion was heard. We turned to find an army entering him property, and at the lead the two people I hated the most in this world: Amon and Tarrlok.

Amon's POV

The happy couple was outside when I marched in with his army. I have to admit the look on their faces was priceless. They really didn't think I'd come looking for them. Well, for her. I needed to make sure she didn't intervene in my plans. By whatever means necessary. Not long after I made my grand entrance the rest of their pathetic group made an appearance.

"Hello, child," I greeted.

I could see her tense and she narrowed her eyes at me.

"What do you want, Amon?" she asked. "Finally manned up to face me?"

I chuckled.

"I can give you all the rematches you want, the outcome will be the same."

She visibly clenched her jaw at this.

"Why are you here?" the boy asked.

"This doesn't concern you."

"Cut to the chase Amon."

"I came to make you a deal," I began.

"And why would I do that?" she asked.

"It's in your best interest."

"I'm listening."

"If you turn yourself over to me, I give my word to not lay a finger on your parents or your friends."

She seemed to think it over.

"And if I don't?"

"Then I'll get rid of both parties," I replied motioning my brother to get her parents. He dropped the pair at my feet. "Your move."

The girl took a step forward but her boyfriend grabbed her arm. She glared at him.

"He's trying to bait you."

"I don't care, they're my parents, I have to save them."

"Time is running out child, and I am not a patient man."

Korra's POV

I knew he was baiting me, but I didn't care. They were my parents and I had to save them. Mako wouldn't let go of me. I tried to hurt him, but he wouldn't budge. So I did the only thing I could do. I sighed and followed him as he led me inside; once his back was turned I hit him at the base of the back of his head and cached him before he fell on the floor.

"Get him inside!" I instructed Bumi and Bolin. I turned to face Asami. "Remember the promise you made me," I said before running towards the masked monster.

Five equalists quickly subdued me and tied me up, dropping me on in front of him. I could practically see him smirk behind the mask. Tarrlok picked up my parents and threw them in the back of a truck.

"So, the chosen one is finally at my grasp," he mused. "Throw her in the back of the van," he said.

"You won't get away with this," I said through my clenched teeth.

"Blow them up," Amon simply commanded.

My eyes widened.

"We made a deal!" I cried.

"Yes, and I said I wouldn't lay a finger on them," he said. "I said nothing about explosives."

I began to fight against the equalists who restrained me until I felt a blow to my head. Yeah. Karma is a bitch sometimes.

The next time I woke up I was in a cell, surprisingly not tied up but with a killer headache, let me tell you. But even though I wasn't tied up I felt…numb. I recognized the feeling. That's what Tarrlok would do to me, as punishment when I won matches too quickly. I looked around and my gaze stopped at the madman.

"So, I see you're awake."

I glared at him, but there was something that was bothering. Why was I still alive?

"Why didn't you just…kill me?" I asked.

He chuckled.

"You don't fear death…You welcome it. Your punishment will be more severe."

"What? Torture?" I replied sarcastically. "As if that was new."

"Yes. But not of your body…of your soul."

I cocked my head to the side, or tried anyway.

"What do you mean?"

"I want you to suffer knowing that your loved ones are at my mercy, and you can do nothing to save them. Once I break your spirit, you have my persmission to die."

I growled.

"Where am I?"

"Don't you recognize it?" he taunted. "You're home. This prison was the worst hell on earth to begin with, but you know why it is worse now? Because of you, and the so called hope you brought. Since you escaped every man and woman who has ventured here has looked up to the light and imagined climbing to freedom, as you did. Many have died trying. Republic City will be mine."

I growled and tried to get up but the only thing I accomplished was to fall on the concrete floor. I glared at him once again.

"You won't win."

"I already have," he answered leaving the cell.

Mako's POV

I woke up with a groan. I tried to remember what happened. I remembered holding Korra's hand and leading her inside and then…a sharp pain. Which brought the question: where was Korra? And where was I? I sat up quickly and looked around. I recognized this place.

"The underground cave?" I stated absently.

"Bro, you're awake!" Bolin cried hugging me tightly. I rolled my eyes but returned the embrace.

"Where's Korra?"

Everyone looked down.

"Where is she?" I repeated.

"Korra turned herself in," Tenzin stated quietly.

I swear my heart stopped.

"No," I said. "No, she can't be gone."

"She did it to save her parents," Kya said.

"How could you let her go?" I hollered. "How could you? I'm going after her," I added standing up.

Asami grabbed my arm.

"No, Korra doesn't want you to."

"I'm going to get her back."

"Don't you get it?" she snapped. "Before she left she told me to give you a message. She hates you Mako. She never loved you. She used you and your money. Korra wishes you had never met."

I gave her an incredulous look and shook my head.

"That's a lie."

"No, it isn't. That's what she said."

I shook my head again.

"I love Korra, and I will fight for her."

Asami sighed but smiled. I narrowed my eyes.

"Korra said to tell you this," she explained. "She never said anything about me saying it was all a lie."

I couldn't help but half smiled before turning to look at our group.

"We need to get the officers, this cave is an underground system that my ancestors built to liberate slaves. We will use it to get around the city, undetected and take the city back when Amon attacks."

"You know, I should probably arrest you for this," Toph said.

"Mom," Lin replied sternly.

"But, since you are going to help get the city back, I'll let it slide," the chief replied.

"What's the plan?" Bumi asked.

"You and your sibling will take the one half of the city. Toph will give you half her officers to you and the other half she'll use to protect the other half. Asami, Toza, and Bolin, you guys are going to get Korra's parents back."

"And you?" Bolin asked.

"I'm getting Korra."