Author's Note: Sorry for disappearing. Life is very busy. Please enjoy and make sure to leave a review.

Haru was washing his face in the task force's HQ. He looked up from the mirror and saw the dark rings under his eyes from the lack of sleep he's gotten in the last week.

The reason he was working so much was because of her breakdown, Korra wanted some space from the whole task force thing.

It didn't save him as he had to keep up appearances for the public eye.

In this last week, they had done about nine raids on suspected chi blocker training groups, Equalist supporters, and the occasional wild goose chase.

It also didn't help that he had to train his fellow earth-benders on how to counter chi blockers, but he agreed to it as it would help in the future.

He finally got to sit down when a voice broke him from his peace.

"Ah, lieutenant. Excellent work as always." Said the voice of Tarrlok.

Haru turned lazily to him and stared, "Tarrlok."

Tarrlok gave a smug grin, "You seem…tired." He said in his usual smug tone.

"What was your first clue? The dark rings under my eyes or the fact I look dead?" Haru said rudely.

Tarrlok waved his finger.

"Now now Lieutenant, just because you've had a lack of sleep, it doesn't mean you can snap at people." he said in a condescending tone.

'I want to snap something alright.' Haru thought in anger.

"It's a shame that Avatar Korra isn't here." Tarrlok said with annoyance.

"Easy ponytail man, she joined the fire ferrets long before your task force." Haru said.

Tarrlok glared at him for the nickname. Haru had been using it every time the councilman had annoyed him.

"Still, her responsibility to the city is more important than pro-bending." Tarrlok said.

"She needs some down time too." He said, 'like me!' Haru shouted in his mind.

"Ah, that reminds me. You've been doing such great work that I thought I would let you know that you can take a few days off to go watch Avatar Korra's pro-bending matches." Tarrlok said with a smile.

Haru raised an eyebrow at the man, wondering why he was being nice.

"…Thanks. Anyway, how goes the interrogation of those chi blockers?" the auburn asked with intrigue.

Tarrlok sighed in anger.

"They are very tight lipped about Amon and far too loyal to even talk." He said.

"Have my mother interrogate them. If they don't talk after that then I don't know what will get them talking." Haru said with some amusement and he stood up and started walking away.

"I'll consider it." Tarrlok said in a thinking position.

"Well, have a nice day Tarrlok, I'll be on my way." Haru said packing up to leave. Tarrlok smiled as he left the room.

"Oh, you'll be on your way alright." Tarrlok said to himself.

Up on the roof of the station Haru prepared to leave on Toothless.

"Hey bud, Tarrlok said I could have the day off." Haru said hopping onto the dragon.

Toothless grumbled in confusion, usually his rider complained about man in blue.

"I know right? Weird, well anyway let's head over to Air Temple Island and see everyone." Haru patted Toothless. Cranking his pedal, the two rocketed into the air, high above the clouds, once high enough, Haru undid the safety straps and slipped off the side of the saddle.

"WWWHHHHOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHOOOOOO!" Haru screamed as he fell, not of fear but excitement. Toothless joined him, spinning him with his paw just to get a laugh. After minutes of this the water came into view, he nodded to his dragon, Toothless turned slowing his decent, Haru spread his arms to slow his speed, grabbing onto the reins he hoisted his body onto the saddle, clicking the pedal, the two pulled up right before they crashed into the water.

Mako and Bolin's apartment

Bolin was in the process of trying to wash Pabu, but the fire ferret didn't want to.

"So, what do you think of Korra…in a girlfriend sort of way?" Bolin asked

Mako shrugged, "I don't know. Sure, she's a good person, a great athlete, and an Avatar, but she seems to have a thing for Haru." He replied

Bolin stopped struggling with Pabu and turned to his brother, "What do you mean?"

Mako was busy cooking to see his brother's face, "I mean, the way she sometimes stares at him when he isn't looking or during some of our training practices when she does something good, she looks right at him as he congratulates her. Not to mention he's known her before us and the fact that they live together at the air temple."

As Mako said each thing, Bolin's face dropped more and more.

"What does he have that I don't?" Bolin asked in indignation.

"Well…do want me to say it?" Mako asked in an unsure way.

"Yes." The earth-bender said in annoyance.

"Status, money, looks, fame, power, personality, connections, and a high paying job." Mako said as he read off the list in his mind.

"So, what? Korra and I are perfect for each other. She's strong, I'm strong. She's fun, I'm fun. She's beautiful, I'm gorgeous!" Bolin exclaimed.

"You know what? I don't care what you think. I'm going to ask her out." the younger brother said.

Mako sighed, "I think it's just a bad idea to date a teammate, especially during the tournament. Keep your head out of the clouds and your priorities straight, ok?" he ordered, "I also don't want to see you heartbroken Bo."

"Yeah, yeah, I know." Bolin said as he held up Pabu, "You know what I'm talking about Pabu. I'm talking about real love." He whispered to the fire ferret, who squeaked in return.

Air Temple Island

Korra, Jinora and Ikki where currently refilling the lemur feeders. Jinora decided to start a conversation.

"So, how's it going with Haru?" Jinora asked. Korra blushed profoundly, "Oooooo! Tell us about the epic romance!" Ikki insisted, Korra laughed nervously.

"What? There's no romance or anything going on with me and Haru, or anyone with for that matter." she said setting the basket of food down.

"Oh really? What's not to like? He's smart, cute, and whenever he trains you can almost see all his-" Jinora stopped, blushing. Korra smirked.

"Looks like Haru has a secret admirer."

"More like a crush." Korra and the girls turned to see Pema smiling.

"MOM!" Jinora exclaimed.

"Now as for you and Haru-" Pema said looking to Korra

"Look I'll admit that he's a good friend, and he's been there for me. But it's just..." Korra stopped, Pema gave her a sympathetic look.

"You're afraid that he won't return the feelings?" she offered, Korra nodded.

"Yeah especially knowing he had a previous girlfriend." Korra said frustrated.

"The same thing happened with me and Tenzin. But seeing my soulmate go on without me was too much to bear. So, I got my courage and confessed my feelings for him and here I am."

The three girls wowed in her determination for getting Tenzin. Korra thought about how Haru made her feel and how well they gotten along.

"Fine...I'll ask him out and see where it-" before she could finish a black shape swooshed above their heads, looking back, Korra saw Toothless land with Haru in tow.

"Of course, just when you decide that you like him, he appears." Korra thought as she walked over to the two.

"Hey Haru, what's up?" Korra asked as he dismounted his dragon, Toothless gave her his 'puppy' face which was his way of asking for attention.

"Not much, just doing some tricks with Toothless, what are you doing?" Haru said scratching Toothless behind his ears. Korra shrugged.

"Not much, I've been in the gym lately working with Mako and Bolin, you coming to see our match?" She asked. Haru nodded.

"Wouldn't miss it for anything in the world." He said smiling at her. Korra blushed at this.

"Come on Korra, you can do this." She thought.

"Haru-" he looked at her, "I was wondering that...maybe...you might...want to...perhaps...go out to eat sometime?" she asked, her face beat red. Haru's face was almost the same shade.

"Like...a date?" He asked. Korra nodded.

"Sure! Yes, I'd like to go out with you. How about tomorrow after your match? I know this great place that has amazing food." Korra smiled brightly, "Great. I'll see you then?"

"You bet." Haru said as he and Toothless walked to their dorm.

Korra couldn't contain her excitement when she was finally alone and started shouting and doing cartwheels in the snow until she finally calmed down and landed on her back and started to make a snow angel.

"He said yes." she whispered as she smiled blissfully.

In the pro bending arena Shiro Shinobi, the announcer, sat in his booth ready to start the match.

Shiro brought the mic to his chin, "Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the next match of the National pro-bending tournament!"

The crowd cheered in excitement from their seats as the ref continued, "And now please welcome to the ring, the Future Industries, fire ferrets!"

The crowd cheered louder as Korra, Mako and Bolin were brought to the arena by the extending pathway bridge as they waved to the crowed until the pathway connected with the arena and they made their way to their starting point in the center.

"And now please welcome their opponents, the Red Sands Rabaroos!"

The crowd cheered again as the Rabaroos were brought to the arena but they only the team leader waved to the crowed, but even so she looked serious and not like she was having which showed just how serious they were now.

The fire ferrets and Rabaroos positioned themselves as the ref called from his observation deck.

The next instant the bell rang, and the match was on as all members quickly launched their attack on the enemy they were facing directly in front of them which resulted in a triple collision that cancelled out each other's assault as both teams were forced to step back from the force of the small explosion cause by the collision.

Both teams regained their footing as they began launching their assaults against the other while dodging at the same time.

The Rabaroos' fire and earth bender launched an attack on Korra but she flipped to the side avoiding the attack as Mako and Bolin countered attacked to get their attention individually away from Korra and to them instead, so she wouldn't get targeted by all three opponents.

It worked as they were now each attacking one of their opponents at a time until Bolin launched in attack at the opponent Mako was firing at with Korra launching her own attack right after his at the same target.

The Rabaroos' fire bender tried launching an attack to save her teammate but Mako launched his own attack which intercepted it leaving her ally to take the twin attack which pushed her back on space as she fell down.

Seizing the moment Mako and Boling launched an attack together which knocked the Rabaroos' water bender back one space as well which left the Rabaroos' fire bender opened for Korra to quickly launch an attack that pushed him back a space as well.

The Fire Ferrets take round one with that as they move one space ahead for the second round.

"Round Two!" The ref called as the bell rang again to signal the start.

The second round goes fierce as all three Rabaroos attacked Korra, but she managed to skillfully avoid the assault and even managed to launch a counterattack that knocked the earth bending Rabaroo right out of the arena and into the pool below.

Seizing the opportunity Mako and Bolin launched a separate assault on the remaining two Rabaroos. They were forced on the defensive which didn't last long as Korra launched a stream of water towards their feet which knocked them off balance, having them begin to fall on their backs, but before they could even hit the ground Bolin and Korra launched another attack that sent them flying all the way back.

They hit the ground and rolled uncontrollably to the edge where they fell into the pool, giving the Fire Ferrets a win for the entire match.

"Your winner for round two and the entire match, the Future Industries, Fire Ferrets!" the ref loudly shouted as the crowed was now on their feet cheering for the Fire Ferrets' victory.

After the match

"Wohoo! We rocked that!" Korra cheered as she entered the contestant booth and took of her helmet letting her hair fall out, so she could get a bit of air and to wipe a bead of sweat on her forehead.

"I know! We were really connecting out there like we've never done before." Mako said in excitement, "And man Korra you were so wild out there, you seemed really pumped up too." Mako partly questioned.

Korra scratched the back of her head in embarrassment with a slight blush as she knew exactly why she seemed more pumped up, "Well, I, um, kinda got some good news and I was really happy about it." Korra explained cryptically.

After changing, Korra made her way to the entrance and saw Haru waiting for her.

"You ready?" Korra nodded, he then got on the back of Toothless and patted the seat behind him, Korra starred at him like he was crazy.

"Are you sure? He doesn't look like a two person...dragon." she said in an attempt to escape the inevitable.

Haru rolled his eyes, "Come on, even if you fall off, I'll catch ya."

Korra took a breath and summoned her bravery. She stepped towards Toothless who gave her a nod of encouragement. Haru held out his hand, she took it and climbed onto the saddle.

"Now first thing to do is relax, when you trust your dragon, he trusts you. Second, it always helps to have something to grab onto."

Korra immediately wrapped her arms around his torso, Wow, so that's what Jinora looked at when he trained. she thought, thankful he couldn't see the blush on her cheeks.

Haru slipped his foot into the pedal and clicked it into takeoff position. Toothless took off in one beat of his wings, sending them into the air.

Back on the ground Bolin watched them take off with a look of disappointment on his face. He hunched his shoulders and walked back to the arena.

As they soared through the air Korra had her eyes buried into Haru's shoulder After a few seconds the sound of wind rushing around. She opened her eyes and looked around; it was beautiful. The lights below looked incredible, with the snow softly falling and with it covering the ground it made the city look absolutely breath taking.

"Not so bad huh?" Haru asked, Korra smiled.

"Okay, it's amazing, he's amazing." he gave a light chuckle, "How bout me? Amazing?" he asked, some pride evident in his voice. Korra smirked, "Too strong a word, how about spectacular?" she suggested. "I'll take that. You should see it during the day, we go up much higher then." he said. Korra nodded.

"I'm definitely taking you up on that!"

After a few more moments of flying, he landed at Mr. Shiro's noodle shop. Leaving Toothless outside, the two entered and found a table. A waitress came before them.

"Welcome back Haru." The waitress smiled. She was brown skinned fire Nation girl with black hair and golden eyes.

"Aika it's great seeing you again." Haru got up and hugged her, Korra slightly clenched her fist. Haru turned to Korra.

"Korra this is Aika, she went to school with me and Asami. Aika this is Avatar Korra."

"It's wonderful to meet you Avatar." Aika reached out and shook Korra's hand.

"You too" Korra smiled lightly.

"It's been awhile Haru I rarely see you."

"Being a police officer is an occupational hazard, it tends to get in the way sometimes." Haru said scratching his head nervously.

"Well you should come over sometime, my mom's birthday is next week. I'm sure she'd be happy to see you."

"You bet. I'll make sure to clear my schedule and to bring a gift."

"Awesome, so what can I get you guys?" Aika asked.

"I'll have the Koala-lamb noodles, a bowl of grub shrimp and a fruit punch." Haru read off the menu. Aika finished writing and turned to Korra.

"What about you Avatar Korra?"

"Um I'll have the Seaweed noodles and the puffin-seal sausages." Korra concluded.

"Anything the drink?" Aika asked.

"A cup of Lychee juice, please." Korra nodded.

"Alright I'll go get your drinks and your food will be ready shortly." Aika finished writing and headed to the kitchen.

"She seems nice." Korra said.

"Yeah she is, a good friend too."

"Were you two…more than friends?" Korra asked hopeful that they weren't.

"Well we did date for about a month, but nothing lasting, this was before I got with…" Haru drifted off.

"Your ex?"

"Yeah." Haru said a bit downcast.

"Her name's Heather, but I don't want talk about her." Haru said a bit apprehensively.

"Oh..ok can I ask about your dad?"

"Sure." Haru said taking a sip of his punch.

"What was he like?"

"I never met him, he died before I was born, but from what my mom told me he was a giant. Very tall, muscular and an awesome bender"

"How awesome?"

"Well my mom said he hit when they first met."

Korra nearly spat out her drink hearing this, everyone looked at the two with confusion.

"Sorry about that folks." Korra laughed nervously. She turned back to Haru.

"He hit her?"

"Yeah and my mom said that he fell in love with her after she decked him in the jaw and arrested him." Haru laughed.

"What is it with violence in your family?"

"You're one to talk. I still have yet to tell my mom about her pictures you burned." Haru stated as a matter of factually. Korra gasped in horror.

"You wouldn't dare." Korra narrowed her eyes.

"I would, but I like you too much to let her kill you." Haru said with a smirk. Korra paused and suddenly blushed at the statement.

"So…you like me?" She asked curiously.

"Well…of course, what's not to like. You're brave, strong, beautiful."

"Aww."

"But, you're also stubborn, boar-headed, and overly hasty."

"Hey!"

"What I'm being honest." he said holding up his hands in surrender.

Korra balled up a napkin and threw it in Haru's face.

"You're such a jerk"

"A handsome jerk I might add." He smirked. Korra scoffed.

"I'd be lying if I said no." Korra smirked.

"Aw you guys look so cute together." They both looked up and saw Aika rolling a cart containing their food.

"Here you go, enjoy. If you need anything just let me know." Aika smiled.

"Thanks Aika." Haru replied. With that Aika left them to eat.

"Aw this smells delicious." Haru exclaimed as he dug into his noodles.

"So back to your dad." Korra stated.

"Wha? Oh yeah"

"Where did he come from?'

"He came from a secluded island far north from the Earth Kingdom called Berk."

"Never heard of it."

"Yeah most people haven't but that's how it was supposed to be. At the start of the Hundred Year War a clan of Dragon Riders defied Sozin. So, he had most of them and their dragons killed. Some escaped and settled on Berk avoiding contact for the duration of the war.

"Wow that's crazy, that explains why you can ride Toothless. What happened next?"

"A dragon hunter named Drago destroyed Berk and my dad was the only survivor. Years later my dad got word of Drago being in the city, but it was a trap. Drago lured my dad there to kill him, but my dad turned the tables and brought everyone down with him."

"Haru I'm so sorry."

"The only thing I have of him are some books, pictures and the Dragon Eye."

"Dragon Eye?"

"A device used by Sozin to locate dragons. All in all, I'm proud of my dad. I just wish I could've met him though."

"Me too." Korra reached out and held his hand to comfort him.

"Well enough of the mushy stuff our food's getting cold." Haru said smiling.

They dug into their delicious food and enjoyed their night. As the two ate Korra noticed someone watching them.

"What's with the guy leering at us?"

Haru glanced behind him and let out a groan.

"Tahno, captain of the wolf bats, reining champs of pro bending. Also dabbles in being an asshole, try not to-", but when he turned, he saw Korra shooting him a stink eye.

"Hot headed avatar, vs the stupid pretty boy, interesting." Haru thought.

As the young man approached, he whispered to Korra, "Don't hit him, if you do, you'll be disqualified." Korra nodded, but still showed hostility.

"Well, well, well, look who it is, Republic City's little flyboy, and the Uh-vatar." Korra rose from her seat.

"You got something to say pretty boy, say it." she said standing up full height, a few inches shorter than him, he gave a lazy smirk.

"Tell ya what, I'll give you the first shot." Korra really wanted to take that shot, Haru could see it too. Suddenly he got an idea, giving a loud whistle, Toothless popped through the window, locked eyes with Tahno and gave an ear shattering roar.

To say it scared Tahno shitless would be an understatement. After regaining his composure, he and his team left. Korra turned to Haru, they both burst out laughing, "Oh sprits! I thought he was going to have a heart attack! That was rich!" she said trying to control her giggles, Haru wiped a tear away, "Yeah. Well done bud. Well done." he said rubbing Toothless' nose.

After Haru paid for the two of them, which he insisted on, Korra was already on Toothless' back, "And now you're an adrenaline junkie, great. Tenzin is gonna kill me." he said taking his position up front.

"As fun as this is, I like Nagga's company more, no offense Toothless." Korra said to the reptile. Toothless simply rolled his eyes at the girl's comment. As the two went into the air Haru had gotten an idea.

"Want to see something cool?" he asked Korra nodded, expecting a trick. Haru went into the climbing position, going through the clouds Korra gazed downward, a mistake as she saw the ground getting further and further away. She tightened her hold on Haru so to make sure she wouldn't slip off. After a few minutes, the broke through the top of a cloud and drifted.

"Whoa." was the only thing Korra could say to describe the scene before her.

The stars above seemed to multiply into the thousands, the clouds stretched on forever into an ocean of grey. When looking down, she saw an almost perfect reflection of the sky.

"Whatcha think? Cool right?" Haru said softly, trying his best not to disturb the moment.

"I never seen anything like it, this is...this is amazing." she said breathlessly.

"We better get down, now this may not be as fun as coming up here. Since we're gonna dive bomb."

Korra quirked an eye, "Dive bomb?" Haru held tightly onto the reins.

"Just...try not to scream." he said, clicking the tail into the position.

Toothless took the cue and folded his winds and went down in a nosedive. Korra felt an exhilaration go through her, going downwards at this speed would've made her stomach drop for sure, but it made her smile like never and she involuntarily let out a whoop of excitement. As the water approached Haru changed shifts into flight and they just barely touched the water.

After landing on the shore, Korra was still reeling in the glory of what she just partook in. "That...was...amazing!" she exclaimed as the two walked towards the temple.

"Yeah, sure was." Haru said, smiling at how much she enjoyed their date. "But next time, let's do something not as death-defying. I'm worn out." Korra said. Haru's eyes widened.

"You want to do this again?"

Korra nodded, "Yeah of course, going out and having fun was a blast, you being there was a big plus to." she said. Haru's day was now complete.

As the two walked towards their rooms Korra's adrenaline had finally worn off.

"Thanks, for everything, it was fun." she said as they neared her room.

"No problem I'd do it anytime." Haru said, as he was about to say farewell Korra leaned in and kissed him on the lips, Haru kissed back and slowly wrapped his arms around her midsection as she placed both hands in the sides if his face. After a minute if this the two broke away. "Goodnight!" was the only thing Haru heard before she closed her door. After getting into his room he saw that Toothless had a questionable look on his face.

"What? You act like you've never seen me do it before?"

A/N: Aika means (love fire) in Japanese