Chapter 9

"I think you are ready to be off bedrest as your wounds are completely healed. You have obviously been able to eat more because it looks like you gained some weight. I will talk to Korra because I know she's been anxious for you to start working with them at on a few projects that they have planned. Bataar make sure she takes it easy." Kya informed Kuvira and Bataar.

"Can I bend?" Kuvira asked missing the way the earth and metal bended to her will. "If you promise to stop the moment you feel tired." Kya ordered. "I will" she promised.

"I'm hungry" Kuvira told Bataar. "What do you want to eat love?" Bataar couldn't help smiling. Kuvira was getting better and she was eating more. Her face was no longer pale and she had gained some of the weight she had lost and she was stronger. "Dumplings" Kuvira answered. "OK love."

Kya had been insistent that Kuvira needed to eat to regain her strength. "I already informed Korra that you have clearance to be on light duty. She wanted me to tell you Asami has some small projects lined up she thinks will interest you. She also wants you to freshen up because she is coming in a couple hours to take the two of you out." Kya informed. "Alright"

"In a couple weeks, you two will be moved to the ritzy section of the prison. Don't get too comfortable, you two will most likely be out in about four months. I will be back tomorrow to check up on you." Kya teased.

"Thank you, Kya." Bataar said. "No problem" she replied.

Two hours later there was a knock on the door. Bataar opened the door to finding a smiling Korra. "Are you and Miss Prissy ready to go?" Korra joked. "I heard that." Kuvira laughed. "Let's go" Korra told them dragging Kuvira by the arm.

"We are trying to improve the hummingbird suits. We need an extra pair of geniuses." Korra stated. "We have made some changes to the original design, but it keeps stalling."

They all got into Asami's car and Korra decided to drive. "Buckle your seatbelts everyone" Asami warned. "Korra is a little new at this so you might want to hang on."

As soon as Korra stepped on the gas pedal they went flying down the road. She kept confusing the gas pedal and the brakes. Kuvira was being bounced around like a ragdoll and she thought she might be sick. Cars behind them kept beeping their horns and passing them up. Korra was definitely new at this. "Can I drive?" Kuvira asked Asami. "If Korra will share, it's alright with me." Asami responded. "Sure, you can drive" Korra smiled.

Kuvira hopped into the driver's seat and put her foot on the accelerator. She only drove a few times, but she was pretty good at it. As soon as she started driving, Asami breathed a sigh of relief. Kuvira was a good driver. "Who taught you how to drive?" Asami asked amazed at how smooth she drove. "No one taught me, I taught myself. I haven't driven that much." Kuvira responded. "What car did you use?" Korra asked. Kuvira looked at Bataar, took a deep breath "About 8 years ago, Bataar and I were hanging out and we snuck some alcohol from the kitchen without the chef catching us which was a feat all in itself with the way he runs that kitchen. Anyway, we obviously had too much to drink. Bataar asked me if I ever drove a car. I told him that I had never driven a car. He runs in the estate and comes back ten minute later with a set of keys. He hands me the key and told me to try it. I started the car and we went flying down the road and out of Zaofu. The guards saw us leave and they told Bataar's parents. They came speeding out in another car and I just decided to go faster. Unfortunately, Bataar forgot to make sure the car had enough gas in it. The car just started to slow down and his parents were catching up and when they called us I swerved and hit a boulder. It's a miracle no one was hurt except the car, which was a lost cause. We got into so much trouble." Kuvira remembered. Everyone start laughing. "Who's car was it?" Korra ask. Kuvira tensed and Korra knew the answer to that question. "It was Suyin's car." Kuvira replied. "Bataar was grounded and I was given the lecture of a lifetime which of course I tuned her out. I was always good at ignoring things."

Korra was surprised to hear Kuvira mention Suyin, but she just brushed it off. When they got to Asami's office, they were shown the new hummingbird prototypes. "I am thinking of constructing one line in metal and the other in platinum. What do you two think?" Asami asked.

Kuvira was the first to respond. "I think that would be a good idea, that way they would be available for different purposes. I remember seeing them in action and they were impressive, but I think that the hydraulics could be improved."

"I agree" Bataar started. Also, the thrusters could be a little larger. These are too small to carry such heavy loads. I like the design improvements, they are more streamlined."

"Ok when you start on Monday you two can put your heads together and see what you can come up with. Any designs that you create, you will be credited for." Asami asserted.

"Would like a tour?" Asami asked.

"Sounds great" Kuvira and Bataar responded.

Asami showed them around the entire factory and then the warehouses. They were able to review some of the blueprints for some new designs.

After the tour they decided to grab a bite to eat. "Kuvira, do you want to drive?" Asami asked.

"Sure, if you don't mind." Kuvira replied. She got behind the wheel and drove to the restaurant. Asami sat beside her and Bataar sat in the back with Korra. Asami gave her directions and they made it there very quickly. "I don't know about you three, but I'm starving." Korra declared.

"Then let's get you some food" Asami laughed.

When they got in the waiter flinched when he saw Kuvira, but didn't say anything. "This place has the best dumplings in the city." Asami admitted.

"Kuvira loves dumplings." Bataar chuckled.

"Then we are in the right place." Korra said. The waiter returned to take their order. "We will have an assortment of dumplings and tea." Asami ordered.

As they waited for their food they talked about business, about Kuvira's recovery, and their wedding. "So when are you planning on getting married? Korra asked.

"We were thinking of getting married soon after we get out of prison. We aren't going to have anything big. We are planning on getting married at the courthouse, just the two of us. With everything that has happened over the last couple months, we didn't think it would be good to draw too much attention to ourselves." Kuvira asked.

"Are you guys planning on having any kids right away or are you going to wait?" Asami inquired, she loved weddings.

Bataar let Kuvira do the talking because as far as he was concerned even though having kids would be nice, as long as he could spend the rest of his life with Kuvira, anything else was of no importance. "I would like to have children. After we are married, I don't see the point in waiting, but I am flexible. I mean it takes two to make a baby" she said as she kissed Bataar on the cheek causing him to blush.

Kuvira had always been so reserved, only showing emotions around those whom she trusted. Bataar was used to her getting upset occasionally, but she had never been so forward in public. He was starting to like this new development to her personality.

"We must get our own place here since we are going to be living in Republic City. I was eyeing the new luxury apartments that are being built on the edges of the city. I was thinking of a two or three story penthouse on the top floors. The view from the building that is going up is supposed to be stunning. I have already had my lawyer put a deposit on it. It should be finished by the time we get out and if not, there is always the executive suite at the hotel." Bataar commented.

Kuvira blushed and everyone laughed at that. Things were getting better. She was finally starting to feel like her old self again.