Well, after six solid chapters of fluff this is being of an angst trip. You have been warned.

Korra and Asami's breathing was just starting to even out as they lay in each other's arms. Korra kissed her brow.

"I love you," She paused between each word to press a kiss to Asami's brow, nose and cheek.

Asami tilted her head up, nuzzling her nose against Korra's cheek.

"I love you."

They lay in silence for a few minutes.

"I've been thinking about what you said early."

"Mmm, and what did I say?" Korra asked.

Asami chuckled, "Today, in the market. About wanting-" she was cut off by the phoning ringing.

"Who'd be calling at this time?" Korra turned to look at the phone.

"It's probably Chu calling about some last minute change in my schedule. Would you answer it?"

"If it's your assistant why am I getting it?"

"Because you're closer," Asami pushed her gently.

Korra sat up, lifting the phone, "Hi, you've reached the Sato residence. We're a little busy at the moment, so you'll have to call back in the morning," She said grinning.

A pause as the person on the other end spoke, Korra's brows frowned in confusion. "Wait, Lin? ...She's right here," Korra looked at Asami as she sat up, "What's happened?" Korra asked into the phone. She eyes slowly grew wider and right away Asami didn't like that look. The hand holding the phone dropped slightly and Korra looked at her in shock.

"Asami…"

Ten minutes later a roadster skidded to a stop along the docks. Korra and Asami jumped out, running under the police line and past the swarm of reporters. Cop cars and fire engines covered the area, uniformed personnel rushing about. An orange light was painting the area, flames roaring on a ship in the harbor.

"Ma'am, you can't be here," An officer said, blocking Asami.

"That's my freighter burning," She snapped pushing past him.

The officer looked shocked, looking at Korra. "I'm sorry Avatar, I didn't recognize you two."

"Where are Lin and Mako?"

He pointed and Korra didn't waste any more time with words, running in the direction he pointed. Asami had found them already.

"Was anyone hurt?"

"As far as we know the fire was started not long after the ship came into port. Most the crew was still on board. I'm not sure about the exact number, but quite a few were taken to the hospital." Mako answered.

Asami's fist clenched. Korra took her hand.

"What happened? What do you know?"

"It's arson. That much is clear. This fire was no accident." Lin said.

"How long has the fire been going?" Asami asked.

"We got the call half an hour ago."

"You need to get the fire fighters out of there."

"But the fire-"

"You don't understand." Asami said quickly, "There are chemicals coming in on that shipment that are flammable. That's probably why they haven't been able put out the fire yet. Plus there's a unrefined ore from the Fire Nation. If it gets too hot it can combust. For their safety they need to get away now."

Lin started barking out orders for all units to pull back to a safe distance.

"You're just going to let the ship burn?" Mako asked.

"The ore could combust at any moment. There is no way to tell when it will, or how big the explosion will be."

"But we can't just sit here and do nothing," Korra started jogging forward, running past the safety line the fire fighters had fallen behind, "Maybe if I get around to the bay, I can create a wave big enough to douse it in one swoop."

Asami and Mako ran after her, both grabbing a hand to stop her.

"You're not getting anywhere near that thing, not if it can explode any second!" Mako said. He had to yell over the roar of the flames. From where they were the heat could be felt a searing waves.

She pulled from their grips, "I can go in the av-"

"You'll do no such thing." Asami cut her off sharply grabbing her hand again, tighter this time.

Korra spun around to face her, "But Asami-"

"No." She said fiercely, "I can lose one ship. I won't let you put yourself at risk like that, just for my sake."

Korra ground her teeth.

"Let's get back," Mako put his hands on their shoulders, "We're too close the ship."

A sudden gust swept through the port, causing the flames to flare up. There was a loud crack that echoed in the air, then the hull of the ship ruptured apart. Those closest to the ship were knocked down by the force of the explosion, including Asami, Korra and Mako. Korra pulled Asami to her, and Mako threw himself over the both of them.

Flaming debris rained down around them. They flinched when one crashed dangerously close, breaking apart and scattering all around. Some of the flaming material might have hit them if an earth tent hadn't suddenly encased them on four sides. When the earth drew back Lin was frowning down at them.

"What was that? After you were the one making everyone fall back. You three could have been seriously hurt."

Mako, in spite of the situation, smiled, "Is that your way of saying you were worried?"

Lin frowned at him, "I just didn't want to have to be the one to explain why the Avatar, the brightest mind in the city, and one of my best detectives all perished at once because they were foolishly standing to close to the fire." She turned on her heels sharply stalking away, throwing back over her shoulder, "Get up before they get a picture of you three in that tangled mess."

Mako got up, holding out his hands for Korra and Asami. "You oaky?"

"We're fine," Asami answered.

"Good," He dusted himself off, "Now that it exploded, will it be safe to get closer?"

Asami shook her head, "There is still a small chance that all the ore didn't explode at once. There might still be the possibility of smaller explosions."

"Okay, I'll relay to the firefighters, not to get too close to the ship."

Asami pinched the bridge of her nose.

Korra placed a hand on her shoulder, "What's wrong?"

Asami placed her hand on top Korra's for a moment, "I'm fine." She looked towards the police line, "I can't help here. I'm going to Republic General. I want to check on my employees."

Mako nodded, "Give me a moment and I'll arrange an escort."

"We don't need one."

"Please, they can at least help keep the reporters off you."

A moment of contemplation and Asami nodded.

"I'll do that now," He said jogging off.

"I'll be right back," Korra said to Asami jogging after Mako, "Hey, we have to get the guys who did this."

"We?"

"I want to help anyway I can. You have a problem with me helping?"

"No, not at all. Just, when we find the guys who did this, promise you won't roast them."

"I can't promise that."

"I want two squad cars ready to escort Asami and Korra to the hospital in five minutes," Mako said.

Two officers saluted and ran off. Korra and Mako turned to look back at Asami.

"This is all too similar to two years ago when Varrick was trying to sabotage her. Then she almost lost Future Industries and I've never seen her as venerable as she was then." Mako said.

"Then the company was about to go bankrupt. That's not an issue this time. But still it's all she has left of Hiroshi. I swear when we find who did this…" Korra clenched her fist, flames sparking for a moment.

"Easy there. There's enough fire around here as is."

"Mako, we're ready." An officer called.

"Got it."

Korra went to get Asami, taking her hand. Mako and some other officers cleared a way through the mass of reporters.

When they were in the car Korra looked at Asami. Her face was an icy mask that she couldn't read. This unnerved her a little, that she couldn't tell what was going on her head. She placed her hand over Asami's, squeezing gently.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yes."

"Asami…"

"I'm just angry that my employees were hurt. They shouldn't have to suffer for hate directed at me."

"You think this was a hate crime?"

"What else could it be?"

"They won't get away with it. Lin and Mako will figure out who did this."

"I know. I have faith."

The hospital already had reporters standing outside it. The four officers who came with them tried to keep them back. Korra told two of the officers to take Asami inside.

"What are you doing to do?"

"Nothing stupid. I promise. You just find out how your employees are."

Korra turned to the reporters.

"Hey, listen up. Right now we don't know any more than you do, so pestering us with questions is useless. What I do know is the people who did this are ignorant cowards. Because of them innocent people were hurt. If they have a problem with Asami and me, then they should come talk to me about it. Not attack her workers who have no part in this. Those men and women were simply doing their job and now they are fighting for their lives. I hope those who did this are aware of the consequences, because they will be paying for them."

Korra turned without another word. The officers blocked the reporters trying to follow her into the hospital. After asking a nurse she found out which ward the workers were in. She was happy when she walked into the ward and found one of the men laughing. Asami had a small smile on her face. There must have been at least ten men and women on beds. They had bandages in various places and two were currently being healed. There were other people around two of the beds and Korra guessed they were family.

"Hey, guys we should consider ourselves lucky. We're getting visited by two beautiful ladies."

"It you're healthy enough to be joking that's a good sign." Korra said standing next to Asami.

"We were the lucky ones," One woman said.

Korra looked at Asami for an explanation. Her eyes fell.

"Two of them are in intensive care, it doesn't look good."

"Oh no," Korra took her hand and Asami held on tightly.

"Ms. Sato, they'll be fine, I'm sure," Another young man said.

A smile appeared on her lips, "I'm sure they will be."

Korra knew the smile was forced. More family started coming in, so Korra and Asami moved to the waiting room.

"Do you mind if we wait for a bit, see if we hear anything about the two in the ICU?"

"Of course not. I'll get us some tea. You sit."

"Thank you," Asami gave a small, sincere smile. Korra kissed her brow lightly before going to find where she could get tea. She'd just found the break room when she heard "KORRA!"

We didn't have time to turn around fully before someone hugged her hard.

"Bolin, can't breath."

"I'm so glad you're okay."

"We're fine. We won't the ones injured."

"But Mako said there was explosion while you were at the docks."

"Yeah, but we won't hurt. Wait, what you are doing here?" She looked behind him and saw Opal with him.

"Lin actually called the island first looking for you two and Tenzin told her to call the mansion. He decided to come, so we came with him."

"Tenzin's here too?"

"Actually he stayed back with Beifong, something about Raiko wanting to know what was going on. We came with Mako."

"Mako's here?"

"Yeah, Lin sent him to collect statements from those who were injured."

"Where's Asami?"

"Back that way." She pointed. She led the way, but when Bolin saw Asami he rushed to hug her.

"Bolin, Not so tight."

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine," Asami accepted the cup of tea from Korra with a small nod.

"We're so sorry about what happened," Opal said, sitting next to her.

"Yeah, me too."

"Jinora and the others wanted to come too, but Tenzin said no,"

Asami nodded, "It doesn't make sense for everyone to come when Korra and I are fine."

Korra sat next in the empty chair next to Asami and Bolin sat in a seat across from them.

"Are your workers okay?"

"Most are going to be fine," Korra replied.

"But two are in the ICU." Asami added.

Opal and Bolin's faces fell. "Have you heard anything?"

Asami shook her head.

Opal and Korra both took one of her hands. Mako found them about ten minutes later.

"Well some saw a few dark figures just before the fire started, but not enough description to go off. The most valuable thing I learned was that it was at least four people." He said sitting next to his brother. He ran a hand through his hair, "We had to hope the fire didn't destroy too much evidence from the ship."

"There'll be something," Bolin said.

Mako grunted, rubbing his eyes.

"I'll get you some tea," Opal said jumping to her feet.

"Thanks," Mako said.

The four of them look at each other.

"Thanks for being here," Korra said.

"Where else would we be?" Bolin said, smiling.

Korra and Asami smiled, and Asami was about to say something but a cry cut her off.

"Why can't I see him?!"

"Miss, please. Your husband is in the ICU, when his condition stabilizes you can see him, but not before."

"Will he be alright?"

"I can't say." The healer said.

"No. He has to be alright. Goro has to be."

"We're doing everything we can, I promise you. As soon as we have news you'll know."

The lady turned around, looking a bit lost, but then she saw Asami. Anger flashed in her eyes.

"This is all your fault!"

Korra stood, words ready to fly off her tongue but Mako and Bolin were already in front of her and Asami.

"How could this be their fault?" Bolin asked, "Asami didn't ask them to attack her ship."

"Ma'am, if you please, this a hospital. You have to keep your voice down." Mako said in his most official voice.

Korra felt a hand on her arm. Asami was standing next to her, pulling her back.

"Don't," Asami whispered to her, sensing her anger, "She's just upset and worried."

The woman stood glaring at Mako and Bolin, and they glared back. Finally she moved away to sit as far from them as possible. Opal had returned in time to see the scene.

"I get she's upset, but that's absurd, blaming you." She said to Korra and Asami as she handed two cups of tea to Mako and Bolin. Asami leaned against Korra, resting her head on her shoulder. Another half an hour passed, during which the wife of the other man in the ICU came into the waiting room, thankfully, without incident. Lin and Tenzin showed up as well.

"Mako, did you get the statements?"

"Right here chief."

"Korra, Asami, perhaps you two should go home, get some rest, it's almost dawn."

"Is it?" Korra asked. Where had the night gone?

"But-." Asami started

"Kid, Tenzin's right. You both looked wiped."

"I'll stay and wait for word about the men," Mako volunteered.

For a moment Asami looked like she was going to disagree, but then she nodded. Bolin and Opal stood.

"We'll take you home. I can drive," Bolin offered.

"Thanks,"

Asami and Korra fell asleep as they were taking the boat across to the island. Jinora, Bumi and Pema were waiting up them and Bolin and Bumi took them to their room.

"What happened?" Jinora asked Opal in hushed tones. She retold what she knew.

"The poor dears," Pema said, "Just when it looked like things were settling down."

The fluff could have only lasted so long. Pro tip, in fiction when ever the characters are all happy you should get ready to have your heart ripped out.

Nardragon~ until the next page.