Note: No-bending AU
Because You Live by Jesse McCartney
A storm was brewing in Republic City. People were rushing to get home and by the looks of it the storm would last for more than a week. But one stubborn women refused to leave her work unfinished.
"Asami you need to go back to Air Temple Island right now!" Korra shouted through the phone.
"I know but I'm so close to figuring out this new satomobile modification I'm working on. A couple of more tweaks and I'll be able to get this right."
"Did you even look outside, the storm is getting stronger and by what I heard on the radio it's going to hit Future Industries the hardest. You need to go home now. That's an order!"
"It's just a little storm Korra, don't worry about me. I'll be fine."
"Just be home in 30 minutes ok."
"Ok. I promise."
"Be Careful."
"I will. See you in thirty."
Forty minutes later and Asami was still not home. Korra was pacing back and forth. She called Future Industries five times already and Asami's cell phone but no one answered. What if she got stuck or maybe she's hurt or maybe she's just so stubborn and kept on working. Korra took a look outside and saw the wind blowing hard and the rain dropping like bullets. Korra took a deep breath. She made her decision, "Tenzin I'm going to find Asami."
"Korra no! You'll get blown away once you step outside."
"But what if Asami is hurt. She's never late and plus she promised me that she'll be here. She never broke any of her promises which only means one thing." Korra gulped. "Something bad has happen to her and I'm going to rescue her. And no you can't stop me from saving my one true love." Korra loved Asami for almost three years now but she never said anything to Asami fearing that it will ruin their friendship.
Korra walked out the door and she was hit with a strong gust of wind. Korra almost fell over but she managed to keep her stance. Korra ran straight to Future Industries not stopping for anything. Korra rode the boat to Republic City. The waves were strong and the boat was rocking back and forth. But Korra kept on going. Suddenly a huge wave came and engulfed the boat. Korra was under water, she started swimming but she couldn't tell which way was up or down.
This is it I'm going to die. I won't be able to see my family again, I won't be able to see Asami. Asami fudge. No, not yet I have to tell Asami how I feel about her.
Korra stopped moving and finally found the way up. When Korra got to the shore her phone started ringing.
Right I forgot my phone is water proof.
"Hello? Asami?"
"No Korra its Jinora, I just got word from Varrick that the Future Industry tower just collapsed." Korra's heart sank.
"No no no No!" Korra screamed. "Jinora I have to call you back." Korra started panicking.
Korra quickly dialed Asami's number again but there was still no answer.
No I'm not giving up on you yet Asami. You were always there for me even at my lowest point, I'm not going to let some stupid storm take you away from me. I'm not going to stop looking for you even if your dea… No Korra don't think like that. She's alive and I'm going to tell her how she makes me feel when she smiles and when she touches my hand.
Korra ran as fast as she could jumping over cars that were abandoned in the streets. Korra dodged falling tree branches. Suddenly Korra was hit by a satocylce. Korra was thrown to ground.
"Are you ok?"
"Yeah I'm fine" Korra grunted in pain. Korra stood up and kept on walking. Her right arm hurts like hell and she was limping but she was not going to stop.
If I have to crawl to Asami I will do it.
"Hey where you going?" the man said.
"Leave me alone." Korra yelled.
Korra kept on walking. Once she got used to the feeling she started sprinting.
"I'm almost there Asami. Just hold on." Korra could see the tower but the top part wasn't there anymore. Once Korra got closer she saw Future Industries, what was left of it. The windows were broken and the huge tree that she used to climb to Asami's office was laying inside the main floor. Korra went through the broken window and what she saw horrified her.
Pieces of broken glass was everywhere and one of the satomobile was through the wall. Korra saw two limp bodies. She check their pulse, "they're dead." Korra clenched her fist and went straight to Asami's office hoping that it's still intact.
Korra opened the door and sighed in relief. The office looks untouched but Asami wasn't there.
Crap! What if Asami already got out before the tower went down. Maybe she got stuck while heading to Air Temple Island. Aaahh I never thought of that. Korra slapped her face.
Korra tried to call Asami's phone again.
"Huh?" Korra heard a faint ringing sound from across the hallway. She walked in the room.
"Asami! Oh shit! I'll get you out I promise."
Asami was unconscious and trapped under a satomobile. Her legs was being crushed by the car. Korra pulled the car up but she couldn't lift the car and move Asami's body at the same. She tried to find something to prop the car up but found nothing within reach. She didn't want to put the car down fearing that it will crush Asami's leg even more.
"Asami if you're alive you have to wake up right now!" Korra shouted.
"Please Asami I can't lose you yet." Tears were falling down her face. Korra's grip began to falter. Her veins in her muscles were popping out. "I can't live without you." Korra's right arm dropped its grip. Now Korra was on her knees, the car on top of her chest.
"ASAMI PLEASE!" Korra yelled.
Korra calmed her mind down and took a deep breath. She fixed her stance and took a better grip on car. Korra began to lift the car higher and higher.
"Aaaahh!"
Korra found her strength and pushed the whole satomobile off to the side. Korra was gasping for air but right now all she wanted to do was crawl next to Asami and hold her in her arms.
"Its ok Asami I got you, I'm here for you like you have always been there for me. I love you Asami." Korra held Asami tighter and closed her eyes.
Korra slowly opened her eyes to find Asami staring right at her.
"Hey there sleepy head." Asami smiled at Korra and caressed her cheeks.
Korra smiled and pulled Asami into a hug.
"I thought I lost you." Korra said
Asami rubbed Korra's back while Korra began to cry. They held each other for a while comforting each other.
"So tell me, how you were able to lift a satomobile. Those things weigh like a ton." Asami pointed at the car. "And how did you even get here?"
Korra pulled away from the hug and looked at Asami. "I ran here. And the car. Well I just saw your face and I knew I couldn't lose you. I couldn't take it if someone I love for three years died because she got crushed by her own invention." Korra chuckled.
Asami's eyes went wide at Korra's confession.
Asami smiled and took Korra's hand. "So it took a satomobile to crush me for you to finally admit your feelings."
Korra nodded her head. Korra slowly leaned in and kissed Asami. Asami returned the kiss. They broke away when suddenly a flash of lightning appeared. Asami and Korra laughed at each other's scared faces.
"I guess the storm is not going to end yet." Asami said.
"Yeah. But that's ok as long as I'm with you I'll be fine." Korra pulled Asami close to her body and held her as they watched the storm rage on.
