Korra sat under a tree on air temple island, her eyes closed, her body in a meditative pose. She was trying to relax but the throbbing in her skull was making it hard to do so. Her doctor had told her to take it easy and had prescribed her painkillers which Korra refused to take. Call her stubborn all you want but Korra wasn't one to rely on drugs for things she could deal with on her own. She struggled to find her center before reluctantly pushing herself to her feet and began moving across the island and toward the living quarters. Korra was halfway there when a sound stopped her in her steps. She turned toward the sound, finding both Ikki and Meelo standing on the poles of the airball field.

"No fair Ikki! That's cheating!" Meelo yelled.

Ikki was quick to fire back not one to be outdone by her brother, "Is not!" Korra rolled her eyes before continuing on her way.

"Korra wait!" Korra nearly flinched at Ikki's high pitched voice as she screeched across the island. Korra reluctantly looked toward Ikki to see her speeding toward her on an air scooter.

She came to a stop and Korra glared down at her with a scowl on her face, "What do you want Ikki?"

Ikki rolled on the heels of her feet, hands clasped behind her back, trying desperately to look as innocent as possible, "I was hoping you'd act as a referee for me and Meelo's airball game. We really need one."

"Ikki, I-"

"Pretty please. With sprinkles and cherries on top." Ikki said, giving Korra her best Polar Bear Dog pup eyes and Korra let out a long-suffering sigh, throwing back her head.

"Fine." Korra watched as Ikki cheered and, honestly, that reaction was worth it. She followed the young Airbender toward the airball field. Korra watched as Ikki easily jumped up onto the pole and let out another groan as she moved toward the one pole that had a ladder. Korra sat, propping her head up on her head and watched as both the air brats got into position. "Alright and, start!" Korra watched lethargically as both of them began hitting the ball back and forth until Ikki managed to score a point, "Point, Ikki!"

Ikki placed her hands on her hips, puffing out her chest in a cocky display that she definitely hadn't learned from her father as Meelo went to retrieve the ball. The game continued on like this with nothing really exciting happening and Korra nearly falling asleep at one point. Airball could be an exciting game when there were more than two players but when each team only had one player it wasn't that fun to play. Let alone watch. Korra's eyes were drifting closed and her body getting dangerously relaxed given just where she was positioned when,

"Korra! Look out!" Ikki yelled and Korra turned to look at her only to have a speeding airball ball collide with her chest sending her flying from the pole.

Korra collapsed onto the ground with a loud thud and the air left her lungs. She had missed the bush that normally softened her landing and instead she had landed on the hard ground back first. The throbbing in her head worsened as she struggled to regain her breath and when she tried to move found that it hurt to do so. She wondered if maybe she had broken her spine. It would be just her luck.

"Are you okay, Korra!?" Ikki yelled as she jumped off the pole and landed beside her with a cushion of air, "That looked like it hurt!" Korra only groaned on response finding that the ability to make words escaped her. "Oh no. That's not good." Ikki said, biting at her fingernails and glance around nervously. "Meelo!?"

"Yeah?" Meelo responded appearing in Korra's field of view, "Ouch. That looks like it hurts."

"Go get Jinora," Ikki said as she took a seat next to Korra who turned her head to look at the young bender. "She'll know what to do."

"Okay. Can do!" Meelo said and turned to start running away before stopping and turning back, yelling, "Don't die before I get back Korra!" And then Korra watched him disappear out of view.

Korra took a deep breath before trying to push herself up only to have Ikki place a hand on her shoulder, "Hey, don't move."

Korra brushed her hand off and managed to mutter, "I'm f-fine." She placed her head in her hand, trying to quell the growing headache. She was just about to try and get up when Jinora came running up with Meelo trailing behind her.

"Korra, are you okay?" Jinora kneeled beside Korra, placing a hand on her knee, "Meelo said you fell off the airball pole. Where does it hurt?"

"I'm fine," Korra muttered, squeezing her eyes closed and shaking her head, "I'm fine."

"You don't look fine," Jinora said, placing a hand against Korra's head, "Why were you up on the airball pole anyway?"

"Ikki and Meelo..." Korra muttered gesturing at the younger airbenders.

"What did you two do this time?" Jinora said in exasperation at her younger siblings.

Korra opened her eyes just as Ikki jumped forward crying out, "We didn't do anything!"

"Yeah!" Meelo agreed, crossing his arms over his chest.

Jinora quirked an eyebrow at the pair, "Then what happened?"

"Well, I asked her to be the referee for our airball match cause Meelo kept cheating," Ikki explained.

"Nuh-Uh! You were the one that was cheating!" Meelo cried, stomping his foot.

Ikki brushed aside her brother's comment before continuing, "Anyway, what happened was we were kicking the ball back and forth and Meelo kicked it at me weird so a sent an air slice at it which caused it to knock Korra off the pole. It was an accident, right Meelo?"

"Yeah. An accident." Meelo agreed, nodding his head and smiling.

Jinora shook her head and turned her attention fully back to Korra, "Can you stand or do you need help?"

Korra shook her head, still holding it slightly in her head, "No, I think I can manage." She pulled away from the young Airbender before pushing herself to her feet. She swayed slightly as she did so and Jinora placed a steadying hand on her back.

"You can lean on me if you need to." Jinora looked up at Korra who gave her a weak smile.

"I just might take you up on that offer." Korra leaned slightly into Jinora who did her best to hold up Korra as they moved away from the Airball field.

"Where do you want me to take you?" Jinora asked as they approached the temple. "Do you want to stop by the infirmary or..." She trailed off as they climbed the steps onto the walkway.

"Just take me back to my room. I need to close my eyes." Korra squeezed her eyes shut slightly, shaking her head slightly. "My head is killing me."

"Okay. I can do that." Jinora said quietly as they continued on their way. They came to a stop in front of Korra's room and Jinora quickly airbent the door open before helping the waterbender hobble over to her bed. "There we go," Jinora muttered as gently helped Korra sit on her bed. "Do you need anything else?"

Korra shook her head, "Nah, I think I'll be fine now."

Jinora nodded and turned to leave only to notice the still full prescription bottle sitting on her dresser. "Have you not taken any of your painkillers?"

"Don't need 'em." Korra said while cradling her head in her hands. She probably looked less than convincing at the moment. Jinora quirked an eyebrow at her in a way that told Korra that she wasn't convinced. "I don't, Jin. I can manage without."

"You're in pain. They're painkillers. There's nothing wrong with letting modern medicine help when you need it too." Korra glared up at Jinora who just returned it. "You're so stubborn. I swear." Jinora rolled her eyes and scoffed.

"I don't need em'." Korra rubbed the heel of her hand into her forehead, "It's just a headache."

Jinora let out a sigh and moved over to where she had set the medicine. She picked up the bottle and moved over to kneel in front of Korra. "If you won't do it for yourself then do it for me." Jinora pleaded and Korra let out a sigh. She would do anything for Tenzin and his kids. For her family. She let out a sigh, her shoulders sagging as she did so.

"Okay. Fine." Korra snapped much more harshly then she had meant to but Jinora didn't take any offense to it. Korra watched as Jinora read the directions before opening the bottle. She tapped out two small pills. Korra held out her hand and Jinora dropped them into her palm. Korra popped the pills into her mouth swallowing them dry.

Jinora twisted the cap back on, clutching the medicine bottle in her hand, "I'll, uh, just hold on to this. For safe keeping."

Korra let out an awkward laugh, "What? Are you worried I'll lose it?"

Jinora shoved the bottle in her pocket avoiding eye contact, "It's just, uh, these are Oxycontin which are highly addictive and you could overdose if you took to many."

Korra let out another awkward laugh, "Why would I-" Korra stopped abruptly when she realized what Jinora was getting at. She quickly shook her head, reaching out to place a hand on Jinora's arm, "Jinora you know I wouldn't do that to you, right? I promised after all."

Jinora nodded, wiping some unshed tears from her eyes, "I know. I'd just rather make sure. Is that okay?"

Korra pulled Jinora into a hug who easily returned the embrace, "Of course it is sweetie. I'm sorry I always worry you, kiddo."

Jinora laughed into Korra's neck before pulling away, "You're worth all the headaches in the world."

"Well, I'd hope to never give you headaches but that ship has long sailed," Korra smirked and Jinora rolled her eyes before heading toward the door.

"If you need more just come find me and ask. Okay?" Jinora asked and Korra nodded causing Jinora to smile. Jinora turned and exited the room, closing the door behind her.

Korra laid on her bed, closed her eyes, and let herself fall asleep.

Asami was hunched over her desk, the back of her neck feeling far to warm beneath her hair. The air conditioner blew on her back but somehow it still didn't seem to help. She stared down at the paper squinting at the words as they blurred together. Asami ran a hand through her hair, trying desperately to focus on the words in front of her. Her body was so warm and it made it even harder it to focus. She slumped over on her desk, leaning on her arms while trying not to pass out.

There was a sudden knock at the door and Asami's head jerked up. She tried to look alert and awake, leaning back in her chair, "C-come in."

The door opened and her secretary, Li Yu, entered her office clutching a folder to her chest. "Do you have the blueprints done, Miss Sato?"

Asami ran her hand through her hair again, letting out a breath, "I'm sorry I haven't finished it yet. I'll get on it."

A look crossed Miss Li's face before she approached her desk, setting her folder down, "Miss Sato, I think you should go home for the day." Miss Li said and Asami shook her head.

"I'm fine. I'm fine." Asami slurred while knowing that what she said was complete bullshit. Suddenly, Miss Li placed a hand against her forehead brushing a few strands of hair out of her hair. "What are you doing?"

"Yep, you have a fever." Miss Li said, standing up and brushing off her hands, "I already called you a cab." Asami opened her mouth to protest only to be cut off when Miss Li spoke, "Uh Uh Uh! I'll cancel and reschedule all your meetings for the next few days. Now, let me help you downstairs."

Miss Li pulled Asami to her feet and she leaned into the older as they made their way out of the office and downstairs. Asami glanced at her secretary who was going above and beyond the call of duty. Asami would have to remember to give her a raise when she came back to work.

They exited the building and headed toward a cab that was idling by the curb. Miss Li easily opened the door and helped Asami inside. She handed the driver a wad of cash and Asami struggled to push herself upright, "You don't have to-"

"Nonsense. It wouldn't be proper if I let someone as sick as you pay for their own cab." She looked down at Asami her reluctantly leaned back on the seat.

"At least let me pay you back," Asami said and Miss Li shook her head with a smile.

"Not a single yuan."

Asami groaned causing Miss Li to laugh.

"I'll come check up on you tomorrow. Be sure to rest well, Miss Sato." With that, she closed the door and stepped back. The cab pulled away from the curb and began driving toward her apartment.

The cab pulled up to the curb and Asami stumbled out of the cab and watched as it drove away. She turned to look up at her apartment, squeezing her eyes hoping that maybe if she thought hard enough she could transport herself into her apartment. Letting out a sigh Asami began trudging toward her building. She entered the building, letting out a sigh as the air conditioning cooled her much too hot body.

"Miss Sato you're home early." Jian, the concierge, said from behind the counter as he pushes himself to his feet. "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Asami shook her head, forcing herself to smile at the younger boy, "No, I just need to go lie down."

"Let me call the elevator for you." Jian said, moving around the desk and taking Asami by the hand, "Let me help you to the elevator." Asami let herself be lead toward the elevator. She swayed slightly as Jian inserted the master key into the hole calling the elevator down. The doors slid open with a quiet ding. "Here you go, Miss Sato."

Asami leaned against the wall, keeping the elevator door from closing. She reached into her pocket fishing out her wallet. She retrieved a 20 yuan bill and handed it to Jian who took it with wide eyes. He shook his head, trying to hand back the bill which Asami pushed back at him, "Keep it. You've more than earned it." He beamed up at Asami who finally entered the elevator, letting herself slump against the wall. 'And besides, I have more money then I know what to do with.'

Asami leaned her head back against the cool metal of the elevator wall. She felt like shit and wanted nothing more than to collapse into bed and sleep for days but Asami wouldn't be doing that. All the files she had left at the office were also on her computer and she planned on getting some work done before she passed out from this fever.

The elevator opened and she stumbled out into her apartment, toeing off her heels as she did so. She moved toward her office, shrugging off her jacket which fell to the floor with a thud. Asami climbed the stairs, her body protesting each and every step. She reached the top of the stairs already out of breath. She took a moment to catch her breath before continuing on to her office. Asami made it to her office and collapsed into her chair letting out a sigh. She ran a hand through her hair leaning back and taking a moment to gather her thoughts before she went to work.

She opened her laptop and set to work, editing the contracts that still needed to be fleshed out before they could be sent out to their clients. As she continued to make changes to the contracts, fixing spelling errors and making sure that the terms were clear. Better to lay out the terms and conditions in clear understandable terms so that no shady businessmen could find loopholes. Asami continued working on contract after contract until her vision began to blur to the point she couldn't see the screen of her computer.

Asami struggled to her feet, only for her mind to swim and her legs to give out under her. She collided with the ground, her body giving out on her. She struggled to push herself up but her arms gave out. Asami barely managed to move her to the side so she wasn't lying face down on the floor. Her lids started to drift closed much too heavy to keep open and as she closed her eyes for the last time her mind drifted. Her mind drifted to a pair of crystal blue eyes and the face they belonged to. 'Korra.'