Chapter 26
Their honeymoon had gone so quickly and their three weeks were almost over. They were going back to Republic City in a few days. Kuvira had found some platinum deposits and made jewelry for Asami, Korra and even a ring and a small crown for Wu even though she knew he would be stepping down as king just as soon as the Earth Kingdom was secure enough to make a transition to elected government. It had been his idea. She also made jewelry for Bataar's family which surprised him. The designs were so creative and even his mother would be impressed. They were also very different and he knew that his mother would press him to tell her where he got it so she could order another.
They spent their lasts few days relaxing on the beach just enjoying each other's company. "What are we going to do when we get back to Republic City?" Kuvira asked. "I would like to spend a couple days in bed to recuperate from this vacation." Bataar smirked. "It's a good thing our boss is also our friend, otherwise we wouldn't be able to get away with it." Kuvira joked. "Don't forget that with your lava and platinum bending you have been able to reduce the cost of production. I don't think Asami is going to let you go in five years. You are one of her greatest assets." Bataar jest. "Do you think we will want to leave Future Industries if things keep going this way?" Kuvira asked. "I don't know. We could always try to go into business with Asami as partners. She has been talking about that a lot while you and Korra have working in the city." Bataar informed her. "I didn't know that. That would be great." Kuvira replied, "We will see when the time comes."
On the day they were set to return to Republic City they spent the morning at the beach. They planned on coming back again on their next vacation because they had enjoyed themselves so much. As the morning dragged on they decided it was time to get their get their stuff packed into the jeep. They would be leaving in a few hours, so they wanted to spend more time just laying on the beach before they left. Kuvira fell asleep in Bataar's arms.
BOOM! BOOM! A loud sound woke Kuvira up. She and Bataar both jumped. "What was that?" Kuvira asked. "I don't know. It sounded like someone firing a weapon." Bataar responded. "I will go check it out." Kuvira said walking around the trees and feeling the ground under her sensing something big coming their way. "I feel something big walking this way. There are also about two dozen men coming this way as well." "Kuvira we should get out of here, what if they are Great Uniter supporters. I have been hearing reports that there has been an increase in local activity. Do you think they know we are here?" Bataar inquired. "I don't know. It's not people don't know who I am. I am worried this is going to get out of hand." Kuvira commented. "Let's go, they are coming fast."
"All hail the Great Uniter," two dozen people started yelling when they saw Kuvira. "What do you want." Kuvira called out. "We are your loyal supporters. We are here to return you to yur rightful place as leader of the Earth Empire." One of them said. "I want nothing to do with ruling the Earth Empire. Those days are over and I will not return, so please leave us in peace." Kuvira pleaded which was obviously the wrong thing to do. She watched as their faces changed and they went from being in awe of her to anger and betrayal. "You betrayed us…We have been fighting to bring you back. We have lost good people to the cause and you are going to betray them." Another man yelled.
"I surrendered. I realized the error of my ways. This isn't right and I will not be party to this any longer." Kuvira affirmed. Bataar was looking on worried that the situation could easily get out of hand.
"The Great Uniter is a traitor! Attack!" The same man ordered. The two dozen supporters and the mecasuit began to attack Kuvira and Bataar. "Bataar, run! I will hold them off." Kuvira ordered. "I can't leave you." Bataar screamed and he started attacking some of the nonbenders. Kuvira was too busy fighting about ten benders by herself. She hadn't lost her touch. She was stil as dangerous as ever. She was able to dispatch over sixteen benders before the mecatank shot at her and hit her in the leg. It was a direct hit and she fell to the ground. "KUVIRA!" Bataar yelled seeing her hurt. Kuvira struggled to pick herself up off the ground. She knew she couldn't give up, Bataar needed her. She couldn't let anything happen to him. She hit the ground with her fists sending a wave of lava at the benders and the mecatank. The benders stopped in their tracks, in shock as they never knew she was a lava bender. The mecatank however started making its way toward Bataar. The mecatank was platinum and Kuvira didn't know if she would be able to bend such a large amount since she was still relatively new at bending platinum. With all her strength, she concentrated on the small particles of platinum in the mecatank. She twisted the mecatank's legs and firearms before bending the hatch open and ejecting its driver. The remaining soldiers watched her in shock. They had seen her bend platinum, there was no other way the mecatank could have been twisted like that. "She can bend platinum! Let's get out of here! We must get reinforcements. Contact the faction in Republic City." They shouted.
Bataar ran to Kuvira and tore a piece of his shirt off and wrapped it around her leg. "Just stay still and you'll be fine." Bataar ordered. "It looks worse than it is. Help me get in the jeep, we have to get back to Republic City to warn Korra." Kuvira demanded. "We have to get you to a healer first." Bataar said. "There is no time besides where are we going to find one around here. We are only three hours from Republic City. Just drive a little faster." Kuvira insisted. Bataar relented. He knew she was right and besides it would be a waste of time argue with her. He carried her to the jeep and drove off toward Republic City. He drove very quickly where ever possible and they made it to the city within two and a half hours. Bataar rushed her to the hospital before radioing Asami.
"We were attacked by Great Uniter supporters. Kuvira is hurt…. We are at the hospital. Please come so we can explain everything." Bataar stated. "Ok Bataar I will get Korra and we'll be there soon." Asami replied.
"Korra and Asami are on their way." Bataar told Kuvira as the healer assessed her wound. "How bad is it?" Bataar asked. "It's not too bad, nothing that won't in a few weeks, but we will have to keep her here tonight for observation." The healer informed them. "Can I still bend?" Kuvira asked. "If you take it easy for the next two weeks you can bend in moderation. Nothing strenuous." The healer replied. Kuvira nodded. She didn't have much of a choice. If she didn't take the time to heal, she could get worse especially after everything her body has been through over the last seven months. She didn't think she would be fighting again this soon. The supporters had said there was a faction in Republic City, so they would have to contact Lin with this information. "How did they find them? It wasn't as if they told many people where they were going. The only ones they told were Lin, Korra and Asami. Were there people tracking her?" She didn't want to think about it.