AN: Excuse the possible grammar and structural mistakes, been busy, hav lost motivation for this tbh (but I will still complete it) and yeah. Let me know if your confused by anything and have questions. Enjoy!
Ch 4: Tunnels and Hallways
June 9th, 188AG - *Korra's POV*
It's Saturday, June 9th. The day that we're gonna carry out our sting operation. It's also the day that I planned on cooking a nice late night and romantic dinner for Asami. She seems pretty stressed recently so hopefully we can celebrate the end of this case tonight. I've been obsessed with this case for pretty much seven months straight with no breaks. I normally finish one in two or three at most (not to brag or anything) but this one… it's just exhausting.
As much as I love Kuvira, man…. I can't wait for this to be over. My personal life has been suffering and has legit been non existent. Han was also apparently almost done with his mini car too. When the heck did he do this? I'm missing out on all the cute moments and I miss my wife. Thank god we're going on vacation soon though… we all need it.
But as for Asami… hm, she should still be free when the time comes for that (I hope so…) I'm actually not sure how her business meetings have been going but I assume it's been going well. She hasn't really vented to me about anything so that's pretty weird. I should talk to her while giving her a… massage. Mmm, yeah… I unconsciously let out a hungry purr before tuning back in to my surroundings.
"Mako, you sure this is gonna work?" I said feeling skeptical, he was going on about his plan and apparently after some 'work' he managed to convince Al into, summing it up, kidnap me. Now I have no idea how in the world he managed to convince this man, who is on high alert, into kidnapping a 'regular'… well, Mako is good at undercover work so I shouldn't be too surprised.
"Don't worry, it's going to work Korra." He grabs my shoulder and looked me in the eye, "As long as you stick to the plan, we will have your back 24/7. If anything goes wrong or looks sketch, just hit this button and we will be there before you can even blink."
I let out a breath while looking at my convert "watch." It looked like your ordinary watch however if you pushed the dial change button, it'd send the signal to my team. "I know you'll be there to watch my back…" but something just feels off… "let's just bring these bastards into custody. They've been running free for far too long and who knows how many innocent lives they've messed with."
Mako nods in agreement. "As soon as it hits eight, the operation commences."
I nod, "It's time to end this."
When the time rolls around, I grab my phone and quickly send Asami a text explaining that I might be really late or not come tonight. And this was it. I locked my phone and give Mako the nod before heading inside. When I entered the bar, I scanned my surroundings and it was filled with the usual customers. Confidentiality striding over to the counter, I sat down in the corner and ordered my usual whiskey on the rocks.
"Hey master, how's your night so far?"
Hey looks at me with that fake smile and says, "You know the usual Kor." He shrugs before sliding over my drink.
I grab the glass and tip it towards him, "Cheers," I take a sip. It's been a while since alcohol has tasted this unbearable to me. Since when I wonder… probably since I found out the truth about the Nakamuras.
"Man I'm exhausted!" I lean back and stretch and glance over to the corner. Sure enough, Al is there eyeing me intensely.
"Been a long day?"
I rest my cheek in my palm, "Yeah pretty much, boss is an asshole like usual and I wanna bang his head against the wall."
Hayato, Kenji Nakamura's dad/the bar master and owner, laughs before bringing out a new bottle of whiskey. My brow goes up in suspicion but he doesn't notice as he opens it. "Well lucky you Kor! I just got this new bottle of whiskey and it's to die for!" He slides it down to me and I stop it. "Drink as much as ya want!"
Not sketch at all… wonder what he put inside?
"Thanks boss!" I wink at him, "Just what I need!"
I sip my first glass before eventually pouring myself some from this "new" bottle. There is without a doubt some sort of drug in here but I probably won't know what until it's in me. Talk about drinking your choice of poison… I take a whiff of the drink before taking a sip.
As it goes down my throat, I feel a familiar burn. Most people probably think it's the alcohol but my sixth sense is telling me it's something similar to a date rape drug (and yes I'm sensitive/trained to taste it). I wonder what strand this is… I've proudly trained my body for this type of work so I've built up a good resistance. The effects will probably kick in after a while but for now, I need to go with the flow.
"Damn! That's some strong stuff boss, where'd you get this from?"
He's wiping clean some glasses with a white towel, "I know a guy from the fire nation, he's got some access to some 'hard' stuff."
I hum before taking another snip, "Well keep it coming! I'll drink you out of this stuff then, this shit is good!"
He chuckles before setting the polished glass down, "I'll have to get more for ya so keep on drinking!"
I'm sure you will… I start minding my own business and let the poison do its work. I managed to sneak in a text to Mako explaining my situation and hide a sample of whiskey for a drug test just in case something happens with the original bottle. It's a paper soaked in said drink stored inside a small zip lock bag taped under the counter. I'm gonna nail this bastard for everything so I rather be safe than sorry. Now, let the waiting game commence.
June 10th, 188AG
This drug seems to be taking a while to kick in and as I sit here, I've been trying to figure out how they've been kidnapping people under the radar. I've been racking my brain for a while now and the last time I checked the clock, it just hit midnight. That's also when I noticed a weird door in the back when Hayato come back through from their so called cellular. I've never seen anyone go through there so I always thought it was pretty much "useless" storage place however, before I can ponder on that thought for too long, my vision when black.
Oh shit!
That hit me harder, and rather abruptly to, than I thought. I fell face first onto the counter. "Ughh…" I can't move my body and it feels like led. However I can feel someone rocking my shoulder and calling my name though.
It was probably Hayato.
I knocked out cold and by the time I woke up, I was tied up and blindfolded in the back of some sort of pickup truck. And judging by the sound of the car echoing, I assume we're under ground… which means a hidden tunnel. So that's where that door in the cellular led to… hm well this ain't good. I wasn't able to hit the alert button so that means Mako won't come to my rescue any time soon. More like, I can't feel the watch on my wrist, let alone any other possessions besides my clothes. They must have stripped me down for precautions… there's still hope though. Mako will probably come in to check on me if too much time passes but that doesn't do me any good if I've been shipped off.
Or, well, Mako technically "bought" me but still, I don't exactly want to get kidnapped to that extent and I didn't exactly tell Asami the details… Hmm… this is probably for the better though. Hopefully I'll get to see where they take them to, maybe there's still some captives somewhere.
Wiggling awkwardly against the truck's bed, I managed to loosen the knot to my blind fold and opened an eye. Andddddd I was right. We're in a tunnel. But this seems to be underground? How in the hell? There's no record of an underground route anywhere nearby and RCPD would've noticed if I got dragged outside so this means this has to be all beneath the bar.
You're kidding me.
Your telling me they dug a deep ass tunnel way beneath the city unnoticed. Like how? Well… at least it makes sense to how they kidnapped people. There aren't too many cameras close by in the area and the bar didn't have any. So, in theory if you dragged someone away through the store discreetly, you're basically scott free. No cameras. No witnesses. No proof. As for this tunnel… this operation runs deeper than I thought.
This ain't good.
I started wiggling my entire body trying to loosen up my restraints. It didn't go as planned because they got me tied with thick zip ties on my wrists and ankles. I can see Al's head from the small rear window so I don't exactly want to make a big commotion.
Where the hell is he taking me?
Okay, I don't know how long I've been out but let's just believe that Mako has just barged into the bar and is making some arrests. They're probably searching the place and probably found the hidden tunnel. But there didn't seem to be an exact car friendly entrance lying around meaning they're probably going back to headquarters for some Satobikes. That should give me around thirty to forty minutes until they arrive. But I gotta get out of this situation… that rattle of metals clashing, I'm sure that's some sort of ammunition.
Okay Korra think…
Think back to your military and cop days… looking left and right, I take a proper look at the truck's bed. Unfortunately it's practically empty. Which isn't good, but… hey that's it!
Right where the tail light is, the cover is broken so I have access to the wire back there. And thankfully I'm not too far from it so I slowly shuffle myself over. Taking one last glance at Al, he seems to be distracted by… classical tunes? Well whatever, I finally made my way over and shifted around. Once there, I awkwardly grabbed the wire since my arms are tied behind my back. Jerking my whole body forward, I can't seem to get enough strength from this position.
Dammit! Ugh I shouldn't have skipped out on those thrust exercises…
I grit my teeth and try a few more times. It took awhile for me to break it off but I finally got it. However, of course the car seemed to be pulling over so I bunched the wire in my hand. Damn… Al slams the door shut and walks over to the bed. He notes that my blind fold is off and gives me that irritated look.
"Ged aupp."
Well that's an interesting accent. I glare at him before trying to play off my role. "Where am I? What's going on?"
"Ged aupp!" He raises his voice and grabs me by the arm, dragging me off the truck bed.
"Argh! Oww man hey man what the hell! What's going on Al? Where are you taking me!" He shoves my body towards a small cave like entrance. I try ignoring the rough handling as I take in the details of my surroundings. There isn't much to see but I can hear the train rails… and… the bells… don't tell me we're underneath Central City Station?
I grunt as he shoves me through some cell doors. He locks it up with a sturdy lock before looking at me in the face, "Ya think ya so smartt. Undarestimate us. We not dumb."
"I don't know what you're talking about!"
"Porice."
Porice? …. ah police, our cover's been made.
"I don't know what you're talking about!" I step towards the bars trying to get close to him as he walks away. "Hey Al let me out! Let me out!" I hear a heavy door close shut leaving me in utter silence aside from the trains.
"Shit…" I finally staggered back still feeling disoriented from the drug. I shake my head and blink a few times before taking in my situation. "This ain't good."
*Han's POV*
It was a nice bright and early morning when I was humming through the hallways, making my way towards Mister Bumi's class from Mister Wang's class. I don't have any class today since it was Sunday but I came to school to double check with Mister Wang that everything would be okay with my project. My classmate Junior also happened to be there for his remedial classes but had an emergency to attend to, so he asked me to bring this equipment over to Mister Bumi's for him. I didn't really have anything to do so why not?
Finally making it to Mister Bumi's room, I awkwardly slid the door open and went inside. "Hey Mister Bumi!"
He looks up from his desk, "Hey kiddo! What brings you here?" He gives me "the eye" like I'm some alien, "You need therapy to?"
"Huh?"
"Therapy. You mean you don't…" he clears his throat before talking again, "in that case never mind! What can I do for ya bud?"
Feeling confused I walk over with the box of folders and measuring equipment. "Junior asked me to bring these to you because he had an emergency."
"Aahhh I see! Thanks a bunch!" He takes it from my hands and sets it on a close by cabinet, "Well don't be a stranger! Why don't you sit down for a bit!"
"Okay," I pull out the closet chair to him and plop down on the stool.
"What time was your mama gonna pick you up?"
"Mmh…" I look at the clock on the wall seeing that it was just 10:30am, "Umm around eleven ish or so."
"Okay perfect! Let me tell you about my adventure to the south then! Back in the day when I was in charge of the…"
Anddddd here we go. Mister Bumi, well, Uncle Boom Boom, isn't actually related to me by blood but he's still my uncle. My "family" is pretty big… and if I had to give him a title, it'd be that crazy uncle you see on TV. He's super fun but sometimes his stories can be… a little extra. I never know if he's telling the truth or not.
"...so then because I led this wild machine towards the enemy camp, I caused a chain reaction making everything explode!" He says while gesturing his arms outward.
"Ohhh…" I haven't heard this story before. "And then and then?" Uncle Boom Boom grins before pulling out a set of figurines, Where'd he?
"And then," he takes the smallest one and knocks over the bigger ones, "Everything came crashing down!"
Grinning, I can't help but lean forward enticed by this action filled story! He usually never tells me stories about his days in the military since they're too graphic, at least according to mommy, so it's always rated PG. Anyways.. I was distracted but his story and lost track of time before my phone dinged. It was mommy.
(11:21) Mommy: Honey are you finished yet? Where are you?
"Oh shoot! I got to go Uncle Boom Boom! Mommy's here!" I jump off my stool and start jogging towards the down.
"Okay catch you later then buddy! I'll tell you more about my adventures down south!"
Stopping at the doorway, "Okay! Bye!"
"See you kiddo!" He waves me off as I pull out my phone to text mommy.
(11:23) Me: Omw now… uncle boom boom was telling me a story!
(11:23) Mommy: Okay sweetie, I'm parked in front of the school.
(11:23) Me: Okay!
I shove the phone in my pocket before running through the hallways. I'm almost there when I jump slightly from hearing a teacher yelled at me.
"No running in the hallways!"
I shouted back, "Sorry!" and slowed down into a speed walk. I'm pretty much plowing through the hallway before hearing a sniffle and stopped. It was Jimmy. He was crying and I saw his parents talking to the principal. I can't really clearly hear them but I do catch a few words.
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"...sorry… separated…months and…distant…"
I frown from what was happening. Separated? I guess they've been separated for a few months? And don't love each other anymore since they're distant? I lean in closer to the door trying to catch some more words.
"Jimmy it's alright honey, we're going to be living apart now but you'll still see us okay?"
"B-But…" he sniffles again, "I don't… want…" he starts crying again and my heart twinges.
I shouldn't be listening in on this… I shook my head before turning around and walked to the entrance. Finally pushing it open, once I'm outside I resumed my sprint and saw mommy leaning against her car. "Mommy!" She looks at me and smiles before I jump into her arms. I take a deep breath against her chest and she smells different. I've never smelled this perfume before?
*Asami's POV*
I sigh as I stood there waiting for Han. Katara kept on toying with me trying to do that during my break so I couldn't leave on time… I was afraid that Han would be mad but I guess Bumi distracted him… thank god. Crossing my arms, I started tapping my fingers on my elbow. After a moment, I started flicking my thumb against my index finger, it was one of my nervous ticks.
I feel like I've haven't seen Han in forever… Korra also ended up not coming home last night so I guess her mission is tougher… I hope she's okay. Letting out another sigh, I've been… "busy" at work lately and things are seriously complicated but I'm sure Korra hasn't noticed anything fishy. As if she were here to see that in the first place… anyways I need to focus on this project. If we keep fooling around in the office, it's never going to get finished any time soon.
As I'm lost in my thoughts, I perk up when I hear a familiar voice. I smiled before opening my arms for my son to hug me. I give him a firm squeeze before saying, "Hey sweetie!" I pecked his head, "What did Mister Wang say about your project?"
He looks up into my eyes, "He said it was totally okay and gave me the thumbs up! I just need to do some adjustments before 'it' is done!"
I smile feeling proud of him. I haven't exactly been there to watch him build it but knowing him, I'm sure it's perfect. Rustling his hair, "That's my boy! And hey… I'm sorry that I haven't really supervised you… I've just been really… busy at work."
I say feeling guilty and unable to look him in the eyes. Normally in the past, I've always made time for him no matter how busy I was. But then again, Korra was also there as well so it was somehow easier to do so no matter how tired I was.
"Mommy?"
I finally look down to meet his eyes, "Mmh, yes sweetie?"
He looks like he was about to say something before he breaks the hug, "Nevermind it's nothing!"
Weird… "Okay… well let me know if you need anything alright?"
"Will do!" He opens the passenger and gets inside while I walk to my door. After I start the engine, I look at him before saying, "I'm sorry… you're probably mad at us because I've been busy too. Korra hasn't really been there for your project and neither have I so…"
"Oh! No no no! It's okay mommy! I know you and mom are busy so it's totally fine! I like hanging out with Amber and Kazu more but I just…"
I raise a brow, "You just…?" I say trying to get something out from him. Clearly something was bothering him yet he hasn't exactly been sharing that much news with me recently.
A few seconds pass before he says, "Nothing…"
"You sure…? I can cancel today's meeting if you want to eat lunch and hang out together. I don't mind if you just want to relax with just the- two of us…" I look off to the side remembering that Korra was busy.
"Yeah it's nothing!... I was just figuring out some adjustments to my project…"
I hum in acknowledgement knowing that he was lying but I didn't want to press further. I then shifted into first gear and started driving to Bolin's house. "Okay well let me know if you need anything okay buddy."
I see him nod from the corner of my eye, "I will."
Tapping my fingers on the steering wheel, I felt this weird tension in the car. I wonder what he's thinking… maybe I should have a talk with him when I'm home later…
*Han's POV*
I sit there silently while covering my right hand as I flicked my thumb against my fingers.
I wonder why Jimmy's parents were… would mommy know anything about it? Maybe not… but I just don't get why Jimmy's parents would split up. Besides… it doesn't feel right to ask her about this. It's not our family's problem so it's not fair for us to judge them.
Hmm…
Oh! Wait I know, maybe mom will know! She is a lawyer so I'm sure she has experience with things like this! I'll just send her a text so she can read it when she's not busy… I wonder if she's safe… no, I'm sure she's fine so I'll just send her a quick one.
Pulling out my phone, I started type mom a text.
(11:32) Mom: Hey mom! I know you're busy right now but can we talk when you're free? I have something to ask you.
"And… sent!"
Now I just gotta wait…
*Asami's POV*
I raise a brow when I hear Han say "sent." I wonder what he sent? More like what to who but I'd like to assume it's Korra? He usually only texts us and calls Amber and Kazu…. well, this just confirms he's hiding something from me. If he doesn't talk to me then he talks to Korra and vice versa.
"…."
Okay, I'll ask Korra what Han asks her later but this time, I'll tell her. I'll finally tell her that I… I let out a heavy sigh as that disgusting feeling is coming back to me. I need help… Korra… I don't know what's wrong with me and I can't stop Katara. It's just her eyes… her eyes remind me so much of you and it feels like she's…
*Korra's POV"
Giving the door one last ram, I grunted as I hopped back. "Damn… this shit's harder than I thought…"
Letting out a huff, I blew a piece of hair out of my face before trying again and struggled to insert the wire between the zip tie and my skin. "Ugh it's tight too…"
I wiggle my entire body trying to relieve some of the stiffness from my body. "Okay… let's see at least five trains have passed and it's the weekend so it's probably been five ish hours or so since I've been stuck here… and judging from the drugs lasting effects I'm guessing it's around noon maybe?"
Grunting once again, this stupid zip ain't budging.
"Oww…. geez…"
I sit down on my shins real quick to re-energize, "Wonder if Mako's has had any luck… he still hasn't come to my rescue yet meaning some troubles… damn."
"Well…" I take a deep breath and start meditating. There's no point in struggling continuously… I could use a fresh mind and I'm not exactly sure how many minutes passed as I sat there but I think I got a new idea! And fortunately… I'm isolated alone so I can try whatever I want.
"Okay…" after some time of struggling I finally managed to get the wire between my skin and the zip tie. Then, turning my back toward the bar door, I awkwardly tie the wire to a bar.
"Let's hope this works…"
I braced myself before hopping up, pinning my feet against the metal bars. Gritting my teeth, I pull my weight forward ignoring serious pain. Come on, come on… I feel a budge before feeling a snap.
"Ugh!"
I fell forward and almost face planted on the floor but caught myself with my hands. "Yes it worked!" I roll onto my ass and sit up before rubbing my cut wrists. "Okay… let's do this."
I stood tall before quickly squatting down with my knees pointed outward. "Ow dang it!" That didn't work and I tried again but thankfully this time, the momentum was enough this time and I broke free from my leg restraints. "Yes!...okay now to figure out how to break free from here…"
I rolled my neck while walking over to the hinged door and observed it while opening and closing my hand to get my blood flowing again. I immediately grinned when I saw the type of design. "Perfect…"
I picked up a piece of zip tie off the floor and jammed it between that sweet spot on the door hinge where the long pin is. It didn't exactly work the way I planned it to but after a good amount of time, I managed to undo one of them.
I let out a sigh, "At least I'm getting somewhere… let's hope Al doesn't come back anytime soon. It's been a few hours since he threw me in here and I'm starting to get worried about Mako's side. He still hasn't found me…"
I push my hair before working on the other hinges. There were two more and this is going to take me awhile. "I swear when I see someone, they're gonna get it."
*Asami's POV*
"Be on your best behavior and don't eat too much junk food okay! I'll be back to pick you up after I'm done at work."
Han plops out of my door and swung his backpack on. "Okkayyyy!"
But before he ran off I blew him a kiss and said, "Love you honey."
He grins adorably like Korra, "Love you too mommy!"
I smiled and waited for him to head inside. Once he was out of sight, I went back to work for another hellish time. Though fortunately, I managed to dodge Katara for the rest of the day. We managed to consolidate most of the blueprint designs for a new industrial transporter along with a few others. Now, it's all about making a prototype and then mass producing them.
"..."
Letting out a sigh, I can't help but stare out the window. I wonder how Korra is doing… she was pretty vague with the details on her sting operation. Well… she seemed short on time though so I understand. I just hope she isn't doing something dangerous. The last thing I need before talking to her is her being in the hospital. Hahahha… there's no way… right?
I quickly shake my head. No no, Korra would've told me if she was doing something really dangerous. She always does. At the very least she would tell me so I can watch over Han. "Ughhh…" Why the hell am I doubting my wife? I'm the one who…
There was a knock on the door, "Missus Sato, you have a visitor from the health inspectors."
My eyebrow twitches, What? Since when… I looked at the calendar on my table and saw that it was indeed marked. "Dammit…" I sigh and rub my head before sitting up.
"I'll be right there."
And there goes getting home on time. Looking at the clock it was almost 6pm. Okay… I'll send Korra a text in a bit to check up on her and maybe Mako to. They were working together in this sting operation. It'll be fine. We'll be fine. We just need to talk. Reaching for the door handle, I pushed it open.
*Korra's POV*
"Finally!"
Pushing the creaking metal door open, I take my first official step of freedom. It felt amazing and I let out a breath of relief before getting a proper look around. Then after some sufficient reconnaissance, I hum in acknowledgement of not knowing where the hell I am before tiptoeing around.
"Well… this feels like a tunnel in a rpg game… where do these paths lead to?"
Seeing that no one was around, I continued to explore the place and make myself at home. I started snooping around and opened many random doors.
"Nope."
My eyes narrow as I close the door to an unoccupied room filled with countless crates. Looking at the next door, I walked over to it and continued this pattern a few times.
"Nope," I say for the nth time while popping the "p" before closing the door.
Walking down the endless path, I eventually open a few more doors with little to no fear now before stumbling upon a room that had a guard sleeping.
Hmm… I haven't seen any others in a while making him the first guy I've seen … whatever I'll have to deal with him later.
Continuing to make my way through the underground tunnel, I eventually stumbled upon a room that had a radio. I put my hands together, tapping her fingertips feeling mischievous before checking my surroundings. Seeing that the coast was clear, I went inside and started messing with the device. Then after some tuning and twist and turns, I managed to connect to the RCPD's radio sequence.
"Hello? Do you copy this is Korra."
After some static I managed to catch something, "...-ra...do...u...py…"
"Damn it, come on work!" I gave the device a few loving taps before getting something.
"Ko...rra… do you...copy? Are you...okay?"
I grin, "Mako? I copy. I'm okay."
"Where...you?"
I take a glance behind me, "I think I'm underground beneath Central City Station."
"We…try…-elp"
I can imagine the reasons why they haven't been able to help me… I scratch my head before slowly saying, "Well, just go ahead and bust into their bar. There's a secret passageway in the cellar and-"
The suddenly door slams open making me whip my head around, "Oh shit-"
"Wha ya tryin?!" Al shouts before rushing at me.
I immediately jumped to the side and raised my hands up into fighting position. Dodging a right punch and left jab, I struggled to maintain my stance. "What the hell! Why are you so fast- shit!"
Ducking down, I miscalculated and got kneed in the face. I grunt from feeling seriously disoriented and stepped backwards. My back hits the wall and I take a few deep breaths before shaking it off just in time to pivot to the right. Gritting my teeth, I loosen up my shoulders and begin my counter attack. Lunging forward, I ducked to the left when he threw a punch before giving him a hard jab to the side.
"Ow!" I jump back and shake my hand, "Geez! Why the hell are you so hard too!"
I grit my teeth as he charges at me and given the amount of space I have to evade, it wasn't helping. This tight space is killing me and those damned boxes and crates! They aren't helping whatsoever so it's time I lure him in. I take many side steps and dodges before miraculously jumping through the door. I brace my landing by making a barrel roll but Al quickly throws a god forsaken chair at me. Shocked, yet not really, I narrowly dodge it and watched as the splinters ricocheted from the chair.
"Jesus man! Didn't your mom tell you not to throw things around!"
Guess Al can't take a joke and he grunts in irritation before chasing after me. But this time, he grabs a barrel and chucks it at me.
My eyes widened from shock, "Seriously?! You're kidding me, isn't that tiring!" I start running down through the tunnel to get out of his range and away from throw-able objects. But just as I passed by this familiar corner, I paused and grinned.
"Time to bust his ass."
*Han's POV*
Mommy ended up picking me up around 9:30pm last night. She looked pretty exhausted too and I know for a fact that she ended up pulling another all nighter. When I grabbed some breakfast this morning, the light to her office was still on.
"Hah…"
Scratching my head, I take a peek at the clock and note that it's almost 11am. I grabbed my phone again to check if mom texted me back yet but she hasn't. "I wonder what's taking her so long… mmm," I quickly sent her another text before flipping the page in my textbook. Skimming the page, I scrunch my face when I see a word I don't understand.
"What does the heck does '"severance'" mean?"
I roll my head side to side trying to think of a possible definition before giving up. I sat up and ran downstairs to look for mommy. I'm pretty sure she's still in her office.
"Mommy! Mommmyyy!"
Since I was still wearing socks, I got some speed before sliding across our wooden floor. I came to a stop in front of mommy's office and softly pushed open the door. Mommy sees me and smiles but she was on the phone so she flags me over to her chair. I shuffle over and sit on her lap and she hugs me by my stomach. Sitting there patiently, I couldn't help but hear some of mommy's conversation.
"Katara there is plenty of time at work so there's no need to…"
Mommy leans back as if she's trying to hide something (pssh as if). Well, not like I understand business talk (that much) anyways but I guess it's something important? I sigh before kicking my legs slightly. This was taking a while so I got kind of bored. Hmm… what is there to do… oh I know! What can you do besides snooping around? The room seems a bit more cluttered than usual but that makes sense with how busy Mommy is. But, when I looked down at mommy's desk, I saw that our family photo is face down. My brow goes up and I reach over to fix its place.
"There we go!"
Satisfied that it's upright, I turn around and kiss mommy on the cheek. She smiles before I hopped off the chair and then started snooping around. There's a bunch of different and similar blueprints of machines that seems like it's meant for heavy duty work? She did say it was for the south. Well, it just means she's hard at work like usual.
Hmm… I should make her a…
I grin with that thought in mind, it's gonna be a good day! My mini car, aka, Sato Jr., is pretty much ready. I just have to finish up some wires before I can make mommy a little something but that'll be for after I'm done reading.
"Hah…"
I'm starting to get impatient. I know I know, mom always said patience is a virtue but still. Mom could've helped me… it's not like her to not respond for this long. I'm sure she's busy and tired as well, so I'll just have to make her something too! I hope she's okay…
*Korra's POV*
"Time to rise and shine sunshine!"
I kick open the door and the guy jolts up before saying, "W-What the-"
I stick my tongue out and start running. And to my pleasure, he's chasing after me whose soon accompanied by Al. Now the only question is how should I take them out… my brain is wracking several scenarios before I smirked knowing my game plan. Then after our nice and long endurance run, I finally stopped and looked behind me.
They both seemed winded.
I flick my hand to taunt them, "Come on, what's wrong? We're just getting started here boys."
"Shaddup!"
"You're...getting...it little girl!"
I should've done this in the first place. Al is all bulk and no endurance. As for my new friend… he's sloppy. They're both throwing themselves on me and I easily dodge their punches and redirect their momentum. That being said though… I am freaking tired and hardly have any strength left. But I am not about to be captured and sold somewhere.
God I want to see my wife and kid.
Taking calm breaths, I yanked the smaller guy off to the side before shoving him towards Al. They collide and I'm seriously losing my patience with how long this is taking to subdue them. Gritting my teeth I can't help but yell, "Will you two just fucking knock out already!"
I put all my weight into one last punch and knocked the smaller guy down. Of course, I fell forward but used that momentum to go into a sprint before roundhouse kicking Al's neck. He seemed exhausted so he wasn't able to dodge and simply grunts, ducks to side and staggers in place.
"Oh come on!"
I huff before stepping forward. But just when I'm about to give Al some extra attention, he drops to the floor. I blink and stare at his motionless body.
"Finally… about time-"
Next thing I knew, I black out.
June 11th, 188AG
My body twitches before I inhale sharply and gasp for air. Shit! Where the hell am I? I have a killer headache and it's killing me. "Ughh…" I feel like I just woke up after a long hibernation before somehow managing to focus my eyes. "I...I'm in a… hospital?"
I grab my head while groaning before keeping my eyes shut for a hot second. It takes me a moment to collect myself before I get up, at least until I feel a tug on my wrist. Looking down, "Right…" I quickly rip out the IV drip and start limping out of the room.
It wasn't long before I heard, "M-Miss?! You can't be up yet! You have to rest!"
I need to know what happened… "Don't worry, I'm okay Miss… Miss Nurse. Just tell me where my coworkers are," I gently push her aside and try to leave.
"Missus Sato! Missus Sato please!"
God she's annoying. Well… I know she's just doing her job but still, I just need to know what happened and go back to my family. Back to Asami and Han…
"Korra? Korra what are you doing you have to rest!"
Finally, a familiar face.
"Mako! Come on man," dragging my feet forward, I grab him by the collar when he's close enough. "Please tell me everything's good. Did we…"
His concerned face briefly falls into a smile before quickly turning into a huge grin. He holds out his fist for a fist bump, "Hell yeah we did."
I grin back and bumped fists with him, "Time to bust Kuvira out of jail!"
"You know it! But first…"
"H-Hey!" He's turning me around and pushing towards the room I just left.
"Come on, Asami's gonna kill me if I let you get discharged early so get your little butt back in bed before I drag you."
"Ughhhh, okay okay fine. Where's my phone then? At least let me text my family back."
Mako rolls his eyes slightly, "It's charging by your bedside." He pats my shoulder before I trudge over to the doorway.
Pausing in my steps, "Thanks…"
I can feel his shark brow go up, "For…?"
"For everything… for having my back… getting me out of there and, and just everything." I turn to face him and he has a warm smile.
"Of course, you know I always got your back. I'm just sorry I couldn't come quicker… it was a pain trying to break in through the bar, that tunnel way is bigger than you'd think."
I belched a short laugh, "Right, I'm surprised you managed to find me in the first place. Anyways I'm gonna go text my family now."
"Oh! Um… actually I kind of sort of called Asami a moment ago…"
I deadpanned, "You what?"
*Han's POV*
"Okay… Sato Jr. is completely safe and finished. Now I'm so close to finishing mommy's gift! Just gotta weld this part together and…" after some sparks here and there, I finally managed to finish my surprise gift. I held it up and looked at my finished work, "It's perfect!"
I scrambled around the workshop and found something that kinda sort works as a wrapper. "Ehh… sure this works…" I put my gift inside the bag and headed for the front door.
Looking left and right I couldn't find who I was looking for, "Vincentttt! Vincent?"
After a second, I heard him say, "Yes young man?"
Vincent is our family "butler." He's not actually your typical "butler" though since my parents don't believe in services like that. He's more of a close family friend who happens to watch over our home and security from time to time when he's free, which was today.
"Can you do me a big favor please!"
"Of course, how may I help you?"
"Can you please take me to mommy's work! I have a surprise for her!"
"Certainly Han. Allow me to go grab the keys, you can wait by the car if you would like."
"Okay!" I start walking towards the garage. I kinda feel bad for bothering Vince… we usually try not to bother the house assistants since they're kinda busy. More like we only have five in total? They only come once in a while to fix up what we missed since we do have a bigggg house.
"Would you like to sit in the back or the front?"
"The front!" He smiles before opening the door for me, "Thank you!"
"You're welcome."
I grin before hopping in the car. Holding my bag with excitement, I am so stoked to see mommy! Mom is finally done and I can't wait to ask her the details of the case! And mommy's appreciation gift turned out better than I thought. Gosh I'm so excited. I started flutter kicking my feet, I wonder if she'll like it?! I hope so! It took me a while to find a really small photo of the three of us.
Before I know it, I'm skipping my way over to mommy's office. I hope she won't be mad… I kinda just popped in. Well, I'm in front of mommy's office so I'll find out in a moment. I knock on the door lightly before walking in.
"Mommy! I have a surpri-" I froze and my eyes snapped open. "M-Mommy? W-Whose that?"
Mommy froze in place before pushing some lady off her. Her head turned at me with a devastated look. "H-Han?! What are you doing here?"
"W-Why are you kissing a different lady? W-What about mom?" I don't know why but I felt some tears building up.
She pushes that woman away and quickly walks to me. "H-Han, honey it's not what you think! I can explain."
I took a step back, "D-Do you not love mom anymore?"
Suddenly, Jimmy came across my mind. The sight of his parents distant from each other. The sight of him crying. The sight of him… him alone. He looked so sad and his parents were...weren't together. I think I dropped my gift. Mommy's coming towards me looking guilty and I can't stop these memories from invading my head.
That time when mommy was late on picking me up even though she was never late before…
That time when mommy turned around when she was on the phone…
Our… our family photo was face down…
I bumped the door when I staggered back. I felt afraid to speak up and couldn't find my voice. D-Does mommy not love us?
"Han sweetie I swear this was the last time, I-I…"
L-Last time? That means… I closed my mouth and swallowed. There was this nauseating feeling and it's hard to stand upright. "I-I… I got to go…"
"H-Han?"
I take a few steps back. I'm so confused. Mom has never kissed someone else except for me and mommy. So why is mommy… the next thing I know, I'm running. I don't know where to but anywhere but here.
*Asami's POV*
"Han sweetie wait!"
I'm about to run after my son when simultaneously I felt a tug on my arm while my phone is going off.
"Back. Off." I roughly pulled my arm back before angrily answering my phone, "Yes."
"Asami? Hey, it's me Mako."
"Mako? I can't talk now I'm a bit-"
"Korra's in the hospital."
I almost dropped my phone and immediately froze. "W-What?"
"Sorry I don't mean to drop this on you but Korra's in the hospital… she's okay, of course but she still hasn't woken up. A little issue went down with our operation and she got drugged."
What. Drugged? What?!
"The doctors said she should be waking up soon but it's been an hour since they said that. I just thought it'd be nice if she woke up with you or Han by her side."
I feel like I'm having a heart attack.
"Asami? Hey you still there?"
"Y-Yeah… um… let me try to find Han and I'll-" I choked, "I'll try to head over…"
"Okay? I'll see you later then."
The line cut dead and my heart is squeezing so much. I can't breath. I'm not sure how long I was standing there but the thing that snapped me out of my trance was Katara.
"ey...hey…. hey Asami is everything alright? Who was that? Are you okay?"
Something snapped.
"Am I okay? Am I okay? What do you think? Huh?" I shove her shoulder, "My son just walked into me kissing another woman. My wife is in the damn hospital. So you tell me. Am I okay."
"..."
My eyes lowered towards the ground, I have to find Han. I turned around to run after him before Katara grabbed me one last time. But before she could get out a single damn word I shoved her back (harder than necessary that she felt back), "I've had enough. I don't care how much money is at risk but if you go ahead and touch me, talk to me in any inappropriate way or even look at me funny, our contract is over. Understood?"
I didn't wait for a response and bolted out the door but paused at the doorway noticing a small bag, "This is…" I picked it up and opened it.
It was a homemade pendant with a locket containing a small portrait of our family.
"Han…"
Clutching his gift, I couldn't cry just yet. Not now. Not until I beg for his forgiveness… Korra's forgiveness… for their forgiveness. I start running down to the first floor. "M-Mister Yang have you seen my son pass through?"
"Yes Missus Sato, he ran outside in a rush. He looked… troubled."
"Thank you."
I immediately ran outside and looked around. He was nowhere in sight. "Han!" Running through the crowd of people I screamed my son's name over and over again. "Han! Baby where are you? Please! Han!" Everything is crashing down. I feel like my family is slipping through my hands and my heart is tearing apart. His face... the amount of hurt that was on his innocent face.
What have I done?
*Han's POV*
I can't breathe.
My lungs are on fire.
My legs feel like lead.
Where am I?
I collapsed onto a patch of grass while heavily panting. It's really hard to breathe. So much snot is dripping from my nose and tears are running down my face. I hiccuped. "M-Mommy… m-mom…"
I'm trying to wipe away my tears but I can't seem to suppress anything. M-Mommy… mom… I don't know what's going on. I'm so scared. Are they going to get divorced?
A strange man is talking to me. What is he saying?
"...id… it's okay kid. Are you okay? Where are your parents?"
I sniffled big time before managing to choke out, "M-Mommy… s-said not to talk to strangers…"
The man blinks before laughing. I don't get what's so funny.
"You have a smart mom kid, but don't worry. I'm not a bad man," he opens his arms out wide, "See, I'm in my work uniform. Pretty cool huh?"
I blink. Uncle Mako looks cooler.
"Anyways I'm Officer Joshua Rodnick. You can just call me Josh, Joshie or Joshua, whatever you like, and I work in the police box down the street. Some of the folks in the park reported a crying child so I came over to see what's up."
I sniffle before getting on my feet.
"O-Okay…"
"Come on, why don't we go somewhere more quiet? How about my police box? It's pretty cool, we have this big dog that loves cuddles! What do you say?"
"S-Sure…"
He grins before taking my hand, "so what's your name kiddo?"
"H-Han… Han S. Sato."
"Han, that's a good name you got there kid. Oh, do you have a phone or know your mom's phone number? How about your dad's?"
I patted down my pants before saying, "I don't have a dad." I lost my phone…
"Oh… I'm sorry to hear that kid…"
I must've dropped it when I ran. "But I have two moms! They're the best and, and..." I frown remembering what just happened.
"Whoa! You have two moms? Wow talk about lucky!"
I look up at the officer now, "Lucky?"
"Yeah lucky! Totally lucky! You might be too young to understand but a mom's love out beats anything out there and you have two! Meaning you must be the most loved kid out there!"
"Y-You think so?"
"I don't think so, I know so!"
That makes me feel a bit warm.
"Woof woof!"
I stopped walking and stared at this… this big dog. "Woah…. it's huge!"
"Meet Roxy, she might seem scary but she's the biggest softie you'll ever see whose weak against cuddles!"
"Can I pet her?"
"Of course, go for it kiddo!"
I reached out my hand and let her sniff it. After a second she licks me and I scratched her right behind her ear. "Hehe, she's so softttt."
Mister Joshua grins, "Yup! Anyways, let me see if I can call your mom. Did you know her number by chance?"
"That tickles!" Roxy is licking my face, "But um yeah, it's…"
*Korra's POV*
"Well I just talked to the nurse and she said you're good to go after the IV drip is done."
I groan, "Ugh really? I legit feel perfectly fine Mako. You know me and my abnormal body!"
"I know, I know but they're just doing their job and making sure that drug is out of your system. Anyways… I gotta go finish up some things. I'll catch you later okay?"
I blew out a puff of air before tossing my phone aside. No one's responding to me… "Hey Mako before you go?"
He stopped at the door, "Yeah? What's up?"
"You said you called Sami right?" He nodded, "When you called her, did she… I don't know, sound a bit… off to you? She hasn't responded to my calls or texts yet and neither has Han… I'm just a little worried you know."
"Really? That's strange hmm… well I'm not sure about Han but he's just a kid." He shrugged slightly, "Probably forgot his phone or something but as for Asami… mm, I guess she did sound a bit off when I called her. I'm not sure though."
I feel dejected for some reason, "I see… well thanks anyways, I'll catch you later then. Keep me posted okay?"
"Yeah, will do. Rest okay?" He points his index finger at me, "Don't you dare leave until the IV drip is done."
I smile before joking, "No promises!"
He rolls his eyes before waving off and leaves. After he's out of sight, I slouch back into my bed. Looking at my phone one last time, "Hah… still no response." I set it on the bedside before closing my eyes, "Guess I'll take a nap…"
"*ring ring* mhmm… *ring ring ring* urghhh…" I reach out blindly and fetch my phone, "Hello?"
"Hello? Is this Missus Sato?"
My brow went up, "Yes this is she. Who is this?"
"Hi, my name is Officer Joshua Rodnick from the police box right by Avatar Park."
Say what? I sat up before glancing at the IV drip (it was pretty much empty). "Okay… and how may I help you Officer Rodnick?"
"Yes, I am in custody of your son, Han. He was reported by some folks in the park. They saw a child crying alone so I came by and picked him up. Would you be available to pick him up?"
"Wait wait, he was alone? No no, more like he was crying? Is he okay?" I'm up on my feet at this point.
"Yes don't worry. He's perfected fine Missus Sato. He was pretty distressed when I first found him but he's playing with our canine Roxy. At the moment he seems to be calm."
"Okay, thank you. I'm on my way right now." I hang up and quickly walk outside. What the hell, why is Han alone? He'd never… Asami, he must've visited Asami so why is he alone? "Ughhh!" I rustle my hair while flagging down a taxi, "To the Avatar Park Police Box please."
"Okay miss."
Nervously tapping my foot on the car floor, "Come on come on… pick up Sami pick up…" it went to dial tone, "dammit nothing." I sigh before shoving my phone in my pocket. What the hell is happening? Geez, I just solved a case and now my family seems to be in shambles!
The taxi finally arrives and I toss a random amount of cash at him before rushing out the door. "Han… Han!" The moment I bust through the door and Han lays his eyes on me, he froze up before looking at the floor.
I tense up too.
"Ah you must be Missus Sato?"
"Yes that's me, I'm Han's mom."
"Pleased to meet you, I'm Officer Rodnick." He looked down at Han, "That's your mom right kiddo?"
Han gave me a quick glance before looking at the floor again. "Yeah…"
"Cool! Isn't that great Han! Your mom came pretty quickly! Now run along, I'm sure your other mom is worried too!"
He shrunk down before walking over to my side, "Thank you Mister Joshua, bye bye Roxy."
"..." I grab a hold of his hand, "Thanks for caring for my son Rodnick," I bow and we part ways. Han still hasn't looked me in the eyes yet and he's been silent the entire trip back home. But the time we make it back home, it's dark outside.
"Han…" I frown before getting down on my knees, "Baby what's wrong? Are you okay? Did something happen?"
He still isn't looking me in the eyes.
I cup his cheeks and turn him to face me, "Baby… please talk to me? Are you okay?"
*Han's POV*
What do I do? I can't tell her that mommy… but I can't lie to her… but but Jimmy's parents… no… I don't want to lose them.
Mom kissed my forehead before pulling me into a tight hug, "It's okay… you can talk to me you know right? But if you don't want to that's okay to…"
Tears are welling up in my eyes again, "I-I… m-mommy…"
"Mommy? What about Asami? Did something happen to her?"
"N-N… n-no… s-she...she…"
Mom is shushing me with a soothing voice while rubbing my back, "It's okay baby it's okay… take your time."
I was sobbing and whimpering in mom's chest. I didn't even realize that she was rocking me.
"You know what kiddo, let's get you to bed. You must be tired."
I grab onto mom's shirt as she lifts me up. I don't know what to do?! Next thing I know my fingers are bunched up and I'm thumping mom's chest.
"Sshh shh shh, it's okay. You're okay."
Mom set me down on my bed and hugged me again. I don't know what to do! "M-M...m-mo…"
"It's okay you don't have to say anything, it's okay, I'm here for you." She kisses my forehead again.
I'm bawling. I have to tell mom! "M-Mo… *hicc* mom...mommy ki-ki *hicc* ki-kissed a-a strange woman."
I felt mom tense up.
"Asami… kissed another… woman…?"
I squeeze mom tightly, and nod against her chest.
"...y-you… sure?"
I nod again.
"..."
Mom squeezes me tightly before repeatedly kissing the back of my head. "It's okay Han, it's not your fault. I'm sure mommy had a reason… I'll talk to her when she's home okay? We're okay. Everything is going to be okay, okay?"
I could only muster out a weak whimper.
"We'll be okay," she rubs my back before lifting me up and tucks me in bed. "We'll be okay so just try to sleep okay bud?"
I sniffle and mom wipes my tears away before kissing my cheek. "O-Okay…" she smiles before walking to the door. "M-Mom?"
"Yes, what's up buddy?"
"A-Are you going to get divorced…? I don't want you and mommy to live apart."
*Korra's POV*
My mouth falls agape. I can't believe he just asked me that. Looking at his troubled face, I smiled reassuringly. "No of course not honey. I still love and will always love your mommy no matter what. We've been through worse and we both love you very, very much so we'll always be together okay bud?"
The frown on his face won't leave.
"O-Okay… love you mom."
"Love you too bud, try to get some sleep okay? I'll talk to mommy as soon as she gets home and we'll sort things out. Good night, sleep tight…"
"G-Good night…"
I keep a smile on my face before shutting the door. Did… did Asami seriously kiss someone? I know Han wouldn't lie to me… like on the lips? Like a kiss kiss? Ugh seriously no no no… calm down. It's just a kiss… think rationally, Asami wouldn't… fuck.
I stop in place and rub my mouth, "Shit…"
Sighing, I walked downstairs. All of a sudden, I feel deflated. The adrenaline I had is gone. I quickly flop onto the couch and sat there in silence for a moment to sort out my thoughts. "Aw man…" I rub my face with both of my hands.
"Do I call Sami? No… she'll come back home," should I text her? "Ughh… I don't know."
I look at my phone debating to contact Asami but it just slips through my hand. "Ahh… damn," I ignored my slightly trembling hands before leaning forward and picked it off the floor. "... wait a sec, is Asami's looking for Han?"
Looking up at his room, I decided to send Asami a text.
(19:47) Korra: Hey, Han's safe at home.
I don't know what else to say.
"That's a first…" I tossed the phone aside and leaned back on the couch. Just got to wait…
*Asami's POV*
I can't find Han!
I come to an abrupt stop and rest my hands on my knees, breathing heavily. "W-Where'd...he...go…"
Clutching his phone in my hand, I had found it earlier down the street but I can't find him! Where is he? As I stand there panting for air, my phone buzzes snapping me out of my funk. It was Korra.
(19:47) Korra: Hey, Han's safe at home.
"..."
Does she… I shake my head basking in relief. No, Han's safe. That's what matters… I sigh before looking at where I am. It's time I tell Korra everything.
*Korra's POV*
I ended up sitting in darkness before hearing the door rattle open. Closing my eyes, I take a deep breath. Just stay calm Korra… take a deep breath and just listen to your… your wife. I push myself up and lean on the armrest waiting for Asami to turn the lights on. I didn't mean to be creepy or anything but Asami seemed to have jumped a bit when she turned the light on.
"Spirits Kor- what are you doing in the dark..."
"..."
We stare at each other for a moment knowing what's about to go down. I swallow feeling that my throat is dry before speaking up. "Do you have something to tell me Asami?" My voice might have cracked a bit.
*Asami's POV*
So she does know, Han must've …
It's hard to look her in the face, "I-I… Korra I swear I…"
"You… you really…" she looks heart broken.
"It wasn't supposed to be like this! I-I…"
"Who."
I flinch from how intimidating and harsh Korra's voice sounds. She sounds mad… no furious? Either way her demeanor is making me shrivel in cower, "T-The CEO for the company I'm partnering with… K-Katara Waters…"
"Hmm…"
I looked up and made eye contact before turning away. Korra's clear blue eyes are piercing right through me.
"How many times…"
I couldn't quite hear Korra, her voice shrunk. "W-What?..." though, I know she's clenching her fist before she firmly says, "How many times."
I flicked my thumb against my index finger, "... I-I think three times…" my voice shrunk.
"You think? Asami you-" I look up and Korra's rubbing her temples, Ahh, she has bruises on her collarbone. Is she okay? She was in the hospi- "since when."
I clenched my fist trying to stop the trembling, "S-Since last month maybe…"
*Korra's POV*
"Last month? Asami, isn't that when you started your partnership with them? What the hell? Since the beginning then? Why didn't you say something!"
I think something inside Asami snapped.
"Say something? You don't think I tried! I did try Korra I did try!" Asami looks at me and her pale green eyes are filled with so much grief, remorse and fear yet… so sad. "Korra did you think I went on dates with her? NO. Did you seriously think that I would just go and fuck random people just for the hell of it! NO! I tried so hard, so so damn hard to push her away but I couldn't!"
My brow twitches, "Oh really? Was it that hard to push her away? It only takes one push to-"
She raised her voice even further, "You don't think I did that? I'm not an idiot Korra! I pushed her away time and time again no matter how much I said no, she kept on pushing herself on me!"
I feel irked, "Then why didn't you text or call me! I could've-"
"Do what? Huh? Please tell me. No matter how many times I tried to tell you, you were never around! You were never around Korra! NEVER! And you know what happened after I slept with her? I took a fucking burning hot shower until my skin was practically bleeding to wash away the filt I felt. It never went away! And immediately after that, I called you. I called you and you didn't pick up!"
I shifted against the couch not expecting her to yell this loud.
"Asami I...I'm sorry but you know I was busy because of Kuvira's case. But still, that doesn't excuse what you did! You could've just left a message but no, you freaking slept with someone else! Three times at that! What the hell Sami?"
Asami walked towards me, "So you wanted me to tell you over text? Hah! Tell me, how am I supposed to explain this? I don't even understand what's happening to me so how do you expect me to explain it! Do you even know how much I feel disgusted by myself!"
*Asami's POV*
I feel so infuriated. My entire body is shaking and tears are threatening to pour out from my eyes. "I tried to tell you Korra! I tried over and over again! I wanted your help so, so bad but you were never around! You weren't around! You left me alone!"
I don't mean to yell. I don't mean to blame this on Korra. This is all my fault because I'm weak.
"That's not the problem though Asami! You kissed a stranger. We've been together for as long as I can remember yet you slept with some DAMN stranger!"
I reacted before my brain could catch up.
By the time I realized what I did, Korra was looking at me with disbelief. Her cheek was growing more red by the second. "This is your fault Korra!" No. It's mine. "Why weren't you around! I needed you! I needed you so where the hell were you when I needed you!" Apologize Asami. Beg for her forgiveness.
Korra touches her cheek where I slapped her. She looks at me but her face has as much anger as I probably do. "Where was I? Where was I? I was trying to stop Kuvira from spending the rest of her life in prison! I even stopped a fucking human trafficking syndicate for spirits sakes!"
Asami stop. This isn't Korra's fault and you know it.
"I just got released from the hospital, you know that? I got fucking kidnapped and drugged and when I finally manage to solve everything, the next thing I know, my son tells me my wife is kissing a fucking stranger! What the hell Asami!"
"None of this wouldn't have happened if you were just by my side." Stop this Asami, she was just doing her job.
"Well what did you want me to do! Just abandon it? I was finally getting somewhere with this case and was so close and, and I freaking solved it for crisis sakes!"
I slapped Korra again but this time the opposite cheek and weaker.
"I-I needed you Korra… I need you. I need your help."
*Korra's POV*
"Asami you-"
I let out a breath ignoring the pain in my cheeks before pulling her into a tight hug. She starts sobbing in my chest and I rubbed her back softly. As much as I love her and no matter how mad I am, it breaks my heart to see her so torn apart.
"Asami, you know I love you more than anything right?" Her face is buried in my chest as she sniffled and nodded. "I love you. I love you and I always will, but I think we both need some time apart."
She immediately looked up at me with her makeup smudged face, "Korra I…" her voice cracked, "I'm so sorry baby I didn't want any of this. I-I just… I don't know what happened to me. Please… I don't want to be alone… I need you and Han."
"Asami I…" my chest hurts, "I'm sorry Sami, as much as I love you, I...I need some space. Just- just some time to myself…" I forced a weak smile before letting her go.
"Korra please I-"
"Please." I state firmly feeling my voice break, "Give me some time to process."
Asami opened her mouth again but stayed quiet. I took this opportunity and painfully turned away before walking. It hurts to look at Asami. It hurts. My chest hurts.
"Korra?"
I paused at the stairs, barely hearing her whisper.
"Yeah?"
"H-How long..."
I turn my head slightly but not enough to look her in the eyes. "I… I'm not sure."
*Meanwhile - Han's POV*
Trying to cover my ears I bury my head under my blanket and pillow.
No no no nononono! Please stop! Please stop yelling at each other! I'm so sorry! Mom, mommy I'm so sorry please stop fighting!
I'm shaking so much.
I never hear them yell at each other like this. It's all my fault! It's all because I told mom that mommy was… mommy was…
I shut my eyes trying to block out the noise. It isn't working. I don't want mom and mommy to be fighting. What do I do? It's all my fault!