AN: Once again, idk if you read my note but sorry for the late post! DX

Enjoy and happy new years!

Ch 15: Restarting

Asami arrived at Korra's place right at sunrise when it was nice and early. She pulled over in her car a good distances away before grabbing her bags and snuck inside. Seeing that Korra was sound asleep, the detective managed to set down her things in the corner. Sitting next to her bed, Asami couldn't help but frown because Korra looked exhausted as she slept, slightly snoring with her mouth agape. Asami ended up watching over her sleeping face until Korra made a helpless yelp. Her brows scrunched down and she started becoming restless. Her breathing became more haggard and she started tossing around.

Noticing her distress, Asami leaned forward trying to wake her up. "Korra... Korra wake up you're having a bad dream wake up!" Shaking her shoulder, "KORRA WAKE UP!"

The woman shot upwards gasping for air, panting for a hot minute until she regained her breathe. "Huh… it's you…. I thought I told you to not come back…" pushing her blanket aside and getting up.

"Korra. I want to help you and whether or not you want it, I will help you." Looking straight into her eyes filled with determination.

As her shrouded blue eyes looked straight into Asami's light green eyes, Korra recalled the memories they shared which had just resurfaced. She remembered the pain of leaving her behind, the fun times and kisses they shared, the pain in her eyes when she had… took away her father's life. And even last night, the hurt in her eyes were so similar and all the more unbearable. But even so… Asami is the daughter of that man. How is Korra supposed to process her feelings?

Korra loved her.

The time they spent together was priceless and made her life seem… seem normal. She wasn't some monster or info broker. She was herself, just another woman deeply in love. But, she did the unforgivable and crossed a line she possibly shouldn't have. However, after everything she's been through, would that man have really repent his sins? Korra couldn't imagine this let alone think about it.

Asami was innocent.

Hiroshi was a sly man and knew his daughter well. That's why… she didn't know. Korra knew Asami had nothing to do with her father's heinous crimes. Yet because of this very reason, how and what is Korra supposed to do? Feeling weak, Korra couldn't bare looking into her eyes anymore, afraid of dragging Asami into her own cruel and cold world. Tearing her eyes away from those beautiful pale green eyes, "Hmfp even if I forced you to leave you'd still come back wouldn't you?"

The detective nodded back in response.

Sighing, "Fine. Just don't get in my way." She starts heading into the bathroom to wash up.

Asami gave her a smirk knowing she won, her stubbornness was what made her a great detective after all. As Korra washed up, Asami went into her backpack and grabbed some food to prepare breakfast. She quickly opened the bag of bread and put together two sandwiches before looking back up. Her eyes immediately snapped open upon seeing Korra's body freshly showered body and almost dropped the food.

Stepping out of the shower, Korra wasn't wearing much clothes. She actually didn't own that much clothes and the only time she would wear a complete outfit was when she went into the city. In other words, she was practically naked expect for a sports bra accompanied by comfortable shorts. Drying her chestnut hair with a white towel, she looked up and noticed that the woman brought food.

Asami cracked an awkward smile, "I hope you like turkey sandwiches?"

Letting out a breathe, Korra walked over to the table and sat down. Asami then set a plate of food with a cup of juice in front of her and placed a similar set across from her's.

"Well… let's eat!" She says while smiling.

Trying to ignore her angelic voice, Korra had a face of skepticism before quickly sniffing her food, not fully understanding Asami's intentions. Her enhanced smell showed that there was nothing wrong and she was hesitant but also starving so she quickly digged in. It has been a long time since she has had a proper meal that she forgot what it felt like.

Happiness.

Asami watched as Korra ate her sandwich. She looked like an adorable child scarfing down their favorite snack. She couldn't help but smile because it felt like things were normal again. After losing her father, Asami went through emotional torture. Trying to accept that her father had did those things… she knew she was going crazy. The guilt was too great for her but after some therapy sessions, she discovered that in order to bring some peace to herself, she had to correct his crimes. Thinking about what could be done, she donated a majority of her new wealth to the children who were hurt and sold the hospital to her business partner.

But, as for her damaged relationship with Korra… Asami wanted her back. She knew that Korra broke it off because of the recent turn of events but, if none of this had happened would they still have been together? Asami was earnestly in love and couldn't picture her life without Korra. She was determined to take her back and even if the world wouldn't accept her, she would. Korra belonged in this world… with her. However, she needed to earn her forgiveness for what her father had done and she would spend the rest of her life doing so if needed.

"Say Korra…"

"Mmfph?" She looks over with the sandwich stuffed in her mouth.

"I couldn't help but notice but last night…. there were eight bullets in the pan right? Where are the last two...?"

Korra finishes chewing and swallowed her food before speaking up. "Oh those, one of them is in my heart and the other one is somewhere in my back," she says nonchalantly while sipping her drink.

"W-WHAT! WAIT HOW- WHAT?!" She accidentally yells.

"I told you… I'm a monster," she states in a monotone voice.

"K-Korra…" after a moment of silence and deep thought, "W-Will... will you let me help you take them out?"

The beast immediately whipped her head up not believing what the woman had just said, "What did you just-"

"Korra. Will you please let me help you? I know, I am the daughter of that man who did beyond horrible things to you but… I want to help you. Please, let me help you. I have experience with basic surgical operations, I can help you."

Korra looked right into the her light green eyes. Even though her rational side was shouting no, something… some feeling inside of her was screaming. "HELP ME. PLEASE, ANYONE HELP ME."

Asami reached over and grabbed Korra's hand, bringing to her heart. "I mean it from the bottom of my heart Korra. Maybe… maybe you are a monster. My father turned you into this… this beast. No one may ever understand you but Korra please, please believe me when I say that I love you. When you were gone and after learning that, that my father… I never felt so empty in my life before."

Her eyes were tearing up and Korra couldn't help but think how beautiful she was.

"My father was a criminal and he hurt the person I love… I, I can't ask him why or even… even demand an answer." Grasping her tan hand tighter, "I would have made him explain to me how, how sick he was… why? How could he? I would have made him apologize to you, to everyone! I'm sorry Korra. I am so, so, so sorry for what he did to you. And, please know that I will always accept you for who you are. You are you. I don't care if you're some monster. To me, you are just Korra. My girlfriend. The one I love more than myself," her hand was shaking as the tears threaten to spill out her heart.

Korra opened her mouth, she couldn't form any words. She sat there frozen as Asami leaned in and wiped away Korra's tears. "W-Wha… when was I…" tears were falling nonstop. The beast didn't know why she was crying. Asami walked over and pulled her into a tight hug while patting her back gently as she began crying with her in silence. "I-I… I, Asami I don't… why…?"

"Shhh, it's okay Korra. You don't have to say anything, it's okay…" they sat there for what felt like an eternity and Korra was speechless. She didn't know that she was capable of crying. Her heart had broken into a million pieces a long time ago and those words… they were the one thing she needed to hear. She was used to dealing with her emotions alone but now… she felt vulnerable. She felt weak. Asami's words cut through the thick layer of ice that covered her heart.

"Asami…. I…" giving up, Korra pulled herself up face to face with the detective. She didn't have any words to say. She felt, safe… this was the first time in her life that she ever felt like this before. Words were useless and the look on their eyes said it all. Korra simply leaned in and planted a soft kiss on her warm lips. Nothing has ever felt so right before. Korra knew that this woman was going to become her sense of reason and desire. She knew that it was dangerous but she allowed herself to become entangled with her love. Softly pulling away from the kiss, Korra rested her forehead on her's. "Okay… I'll… I trust you Asami."

The detective smiled before kissing her lips one more time. "Thank you Korra… thank you for believing me. I love you."

After they finished their meals, they both moved into the medic room Korra had prepared for injuries. As she sat on the medical table, Korra couldn't help but feel worried. Removing the bullets had always made her beast side come out from the extreme pain and she snapped most of the times. But then again, she didn't take any painkillers or nubbing meds which Asami brought over. That didn't really make her any more relieved though.

Asami placed all of her medical supplies off to the side of the counter and put on gloves up until her wrist. She was about to apply the anesthetic when Korra stopped her, "Wait! I still don't think this is a good idea… I-I can't really control myself that well." She says with voice filled with concern.

Looking into her eyes, "Well… I rather have you let loose on me then anyone else out there. Besides, I prepared everything that's needed so no point in stopping now! Hurry up and lie down!" Korra frowned before complying the girl.

"Do you know where it's lodged in?" She asks while rubbing her back trying to find the spot.

"Mmh… it's in my lower back right across from my stomach."

Asami hummed in response while rubbing the anesthesia. "Okay you ready?"

"As much as I'll ever be…"

Using a surgical scalpel, the detective proceeded to slit an opening where she felt a bump. She then carefully probed her back and quickly found it. Grabbing the medical tweezers off from the side, she carefully removed it and placed it in the pan with a soft clink.

"Okay done."

Korra was relaxed before opening one eye upon hearing her girlfriend. "Wait what? I didn't even feel that."

Asami chuckled, "Of course you goofball. I told you I'm experienced with 'simple procedures' so I know what I'm doing. Besides I did also use some heavy anesthetics," kissing her back.

"Hm… I kinda wish you found me earlier now, that would've saved me some time… and pain…"

Asami wiped off the remaining blood on her back and patched it with a large bandaid. "Did… did you want to remove the one that's in your heart… but I don't know how confident I am at that… it'd probably be better if you to go to a hospital-"

"Asami! You know I can't go to a hospital… besides I refuse to go there even if my life depended on it." Korra sat up brought her girlfriend into a hug. "Don't worry I'll be fine… I got shot ten times and even through the head…"

Her green eyes snapped open and Asami pushed back her chest, "Wait you what-"

Placing her finger at on her lips, "And, yet here I am. If ten bullets can't kill me than you won't… don't worry, I trust you. I'm just worried about going crazy on you… I, I don't want to hurt you and I doubt I'll handle this well, even with your medical supplies…" looking down sadly at her feet.

Re-hugging her lover, "Okay… let's do this…"

After setting everything up again, Korra had extra restraints that strapped her down to the table. Taking some deep breaths, Asami prepared herself for the worst. "You ready…"

"Yup…"

Asami's hand was shaking as she brought it up to Korra's chest. Taking another deep breath, she winced before cutting her open. Korra winced upon contact but controlled herself pretty well. Things quickly got messy as Asami used a medical clamp to keep her chest open. She felt sick upon seeing Korra's beating heart before she steadily cutting it open. Korra gritted her teeth even more and her eyes flashed gold. Her pupils dilated sharply and she was trying to resist snapping at Asami but when she cut open her heart, she let out a loud roar.

"AAAAAAAARGHHH!"

Asami flinched backwards and dropped the scalpel. "I-I'm sorry! Korra I-"

Drawing blood in her palms, Korra took a deep breath fighting back her bloodthirsty instincts. "I-I'm fine… just… go…"

Immediately grabbing another scalpel, she quickly cut open her heart. As she watched as Korra's heart bled out while her's was thundering like crazy. Then after a few moments of probing, she found the bullet and took it out. Throwing it onto the pan, she urgently stitched Korra up. Grunting, Korra's body was incredibly tense and she tore apart some of the restraints before losing focus of everything.

She fainted.

"K-Korra?" shaking her body, "Korra… KORRA!"

After some unknown amount of time, Korra groaned since her body felt like led before wincing while opening her eyes. It took a few moments for them to focus but once it did, she sat up. Noticing some weight, she looked down to her side and Asami was sleeping on her legs. She smiled feeling warm. It felt as if some weight had been lifted off her shoulders. Reaching out, Korra stroked her luscious raven hair before Asami mumbled something and woke up.

"K-Korra?" Sitting up, relief overcame her before she quickly pulled Korra into a tight hug. "Y-You're okay! You're okay!"

Laughing slightly, "Of course… s-sorry did I knock out?"

Hitting her shoulder, "You've been sleeping for a whole day now. What the heck!" Punching her again, "You scared the shit out of me!"

Making a lopsided grin, "S-Sorry… sometimes I recover quickly and sometimes it takes a while…"

Resting her head on Korra's chest, "Geez Korra… I almost had a heart attack…"

"Sorry…"

"... but hey, at least you didn't break my heart."

Asami looked up, "You didn't just…"

Sticking her tongue out slightly, "Maybe… maybe I did, maybe I didn't."

"Why you-"

Korra silenced her with a kiss.

"Mmfp…"

Asami relaxed into the kiss and reciprocated it with pleasure. Then, after their kiss got more passionate, they repeatedly switched kissing angles again and again. Letting out a subtle moan, Asami pushed Korra down onto the mattress.

"Mmh… Korra."

AN: Also another sorry! DDDX the smut chapter will be a day late cause I work soon (like 10 mins from now, still not ready ehh) and I work a full shift tomorrow in the morning. I'll try to get them lemons to drop tomorrow so hang tight!