Chapter 8

Sleep came to me quickly that night, for which I was very grateful. I didn't dream or have nightmares I just slept. I woke early the next morning eager to get started on my mission. I dressed in one of the darker long tunics I had with black pants under it, but I put my suit in a bag so I could change into it later if needed. I really didn't have a whole lot of stuff to take with me just myself and some changes of clothing. Packing, if I could even call it that, took only a few minutes and I was soon down in the kitchen grabbing something to eat. Pema was already working on breakfast.

"Hey Pema." I greeted her. Startled she jumped and dropped her knife.

"Goodness Brooklyn! Don't sneak up on me like that." She scolded as she bent over to pick up the knife and walked over to the sink to wash it. I walked up behind her and wrapped my arms around her shoulders. Being tall did have its advantages.

"Oh, Pema." I stated dramatically. "Will you ever find it in your good heart to forgive my wrongdoings?" I spun her around and knelt to the ground holding her hands to my chest. "I don't think I can go on should you cast me from your loving home! I couldn't! The will to live would fleet away like the fog in the early mornings!" Pema was outright laughing at my antics.

"I forgive you." She said still laughing as she dropped a kiss to my forehead. I picked her up and swung her around in a hug.

"Oh thank you! Kind and merciful woman!" Giggling she slapped my arm.

"Put me down! I have a meal to prepare." I set her down still smiling.

"Tenzin told you where I'm going right?" I asked suddenly serious.

"Yes." Her face fell. "Please promise me you'll be careful. I don't want to see you hurt." I pulled her in for a hug.

"I promise Pema that I will, to the best of my abilities, come back safe." I promised her.

"Good, now would you like some breakfast before you leave?"

"That sounds wonderful, thank you Pema." She placed a plate full of food on the countertop and set out some utensils. I dug in and finished in no time. I placed my dishes in the sink and turned to Pema. "I guess this is goodbye for a while. I have no idea how long I'll be gone, but I cannot make contact with you while undercover." My heart lurched at the realization that I wouldn't see any of them for some time. Pema rushed over and gave me a bear hug.

"Be safe." I nodded. I walked out into the courtyard where Korra and everyone else was. Meelo and Ikki looked sad and Jinora… well she looked like Jinora. I gave Meelo, Ikki, and Jinora hugs before turning to Tenzin and Korra.

"Korra, Tenzin. Should we meet in battle in the coming days I will be forced to fight you to the best of my abilities, so please stay out of this if you can. Please." I pleaded with them. Korra flung her arm around me and pulled me close.

"Don't worry Brooklyn, we'll stay out of this for as long as possible. You just focus on staying alive and taking these people out." Tenzin walked up and gave me a hug.

"Be safe." He repeated his wife's words. I looked up at him and nodded.

"I will… Tenzin if this goes bad, I just want you to know that what you've done for me can never be repaid, and that I am forever in your debt." I crossed my arm over my chest and bowed. "Till next we meet."

"Good luck!" Korra shouted at me as I approached the ferry. I waved to them one last time before turning and boarding the boat. When I reached Republic City not many people were out as it was early Saturday morning. I ran to the Police Station and right up into Lin's office.

"Boss I'm here." I said as I opened the door. She was sitting behind her desk working on a mountain of paper. Lin looked up and smiled at me.

"Come in. Take a seat." I did as ordered. "Are you ready for this?"

"Yes, I am."

"Very well. You know the drill and how this is going down. Don't do anything stupid or get yourself killed, kid. I have a meeting with the rest of the Station to introduce the fake spy so you're good to go anytime today." I nodded and stood up to leave. "Brooklyn." I turned to face her. "Be safe."

"Yes, Chief." I smiled at her one last time before walking out of her office and the Station. More people were out and about by now and I decided I'd take a nice stroll in Avatar Park since I had the time. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. A perfect day. I heard footsteps coming up behind me.

"Why hello there gorgeous. What's a pretty little thing like yourself doing out here all alone?" I turned to face the woman that had come up and was going to give her a piece of my mind but stopped short. It was Jade, the leader of the Terra Triads. Gods she was beautiful. A few inches shorter than I was, with long black hair, and two piercing green eyes. Her lips looked as red as rubies and she was buff. Like really buff.

"Hello yourself beautiful." I flirted back. When in Rome. I thought. It wasn't every day that the leader of the gang you were trying to go undercover for waltzed up and started flirting with you. Talk about opportunity. "And I'm not alone, you're here aren't you." I raked my eyes up and down her form appreciatively.

"My eyes are up here beautiful." I looked into her eyes.

"Yes, they are but when a work of art such as yourself walks up I can't help but admire it all." Smooth Brook, real smooth. To my surprise she laughed and flung her arm around my waist and pulled me flush against her body. Like I guess, she was a wall of rock hard muscles.

"You're awfully forward."

"Well it's working isn't it?" I asked as I placed my hands on her hips. She made a show of thinking then grinned at me.

"I like you, you've got spunk."

"I like you too." My hands traveled around her hips and approached her butt, but she pulled away.

"None of that until the second date." She winked at me.

"Then let's go."

"On a date?" Jade asked. "Right now? Oh I really like you." I smiled then gave her my arm.

"Shall we?" She placed her hand on my elbow.

"What a lady." I smirked and led her out of the park.

"Where would you like to go for our 'date'?"

"Humm… I have an idea. Follow me." She pulled me over to a very nice looking car and told me to get in. I obliged.

"Nice wheels." I said appreciatively. The smooth black leather of the seats was very nice and the engine purred like a kitten.

"Thanks." She flashed a grin and started driving. "What's your name?"

"Oh forgive me my manners." I gave a mock bow. "I am Ivy." There wasn't any way I was going to tell her my real name. "At your service madam."

"Humm… Ivy. What a beautiful name. I'm Jade, but I think you already knew that."

"Maybe." I grinned playfully at her. She pulled up to a very fancy looking restaurant. "Wow." Jade giggled at me.

"You're just too cute. Come on let's go." Jade walked around the car and helped me out before throwing the keys to the valet. The lady at the door recognized Jade at once and we were quickly seated at the table in the back. Private, secluded, but with a good view of all entrances. Jade ordered a bottle of wine and food for the both of us. "So where you from Ivy."

"One of the old Fire Nation colonies. Some nowhere town." Jade reached over and grabbed my hand running her hand over the back of it.

"You have very rough hands, are you a bender?"

"An earthbender." I said proudly.

"An earthbender? Perfect." She flashed a grin. "Tell me what do you think of our esteemed Chief of Police?"

"That Lin chick? I can't stand her she's so self righteous on her pedestal of justice." I mocked. "Her mother wasn't any better. They think they own metalbending and are the best earthbenders in the world. I'd love to take her down a notch."

"And what of the law system? You afraid to break some laws?"

"Laws are merely suggestions, and besides what's the harm if you don't get caught?" I smirked at her.

"How would you like to make a little extra cash Ivy? Come work for me I can always use another earthbender." I leaned forward excitedly.

"When do I start?" Jade smiled at me. Our food arrived soon after and we made small talk while we ate. After we were done Jade pushed some yuans on the table then led me to her car. Before we climbed in she pulled out a blindfold.

"Just a precaution." She tied it around my eyes and helped me into the car. We drove for several minutes in silence. "I hope you don't mind getting you hands a little dirty Ivy."

"I'm an earthbender, I love the dirt." Jade threw her head back and laughed.

"Here we are." Jade helped me out of the car and led me into a building. When we entered a room I heard a loud wolf whistle. I growled slightly. Jade took off the blindfold and I saw that we were in a room with at least twenty other people.

"Hey Boss, who is this little thing?" A huge burly man asked.

"Hands off Ross she's mine." Jade snapped.

"Awe come on boss didn't you hear how much I like her." I smiled up at him.

"You're the one who whistled at me?"

"And?" I brought my knee up so fast and connected it with his groin. He howled out in pain and his face was level with mine. I leaned over and whispered in his ear.

"You ever do that again and I'll cut your dick off and feed it to you. Got it Ross?" He nodded and hobbled away.

"Well it looks like I won't have to worry about you taking care of yourself." Jade said somewhat astounded.

"No, ma'am." I smiled at her then glared at the other men in the room. "Let's just say I'm not to fond of men." We started to walk towards the door at the end of the room, when I felt footsteps coming at me fast. I turned and ducked just in time to avoid Ross' fist. "Come back for more Ross?" He swung his other fist and I ducked that one too and punched the chi points along his side. He faltered for a moment before earthbending a rock in my direction. I pushed on the rock, deflecting it away from me. I managed to maneuver myself around him and punched the chi points all along his spine. He tried to earthbend but it didn't work. I jumped and swung my leg around to kick him in the head. He caught it and pulled me towards him. I used the momentum to wrap my other leg around his neck and twist my body pulling him to the ground.

With my legs on either side of his neck I was cutting off his air supply. He tried to pry my legs off, but I held firm. I waited until he blacked out to remove myself and give him one swift kick to the ribs. The room was dead quiet and just as still. "My apologies Jade." She looked down at Ross then up at me.

"Oh you'll do just fine. Come on." Once again we turned to leave the room and walked down several hallways until we walked into a sitting room of sorts. "Well now that you've taken out my best guy I guess you can have your pick of assignments." I sat on one of the large cushions in the corner.

"Best guy? I think you need some better help Jade."

"Well I've got you don't I?" I grinned.

"Yes, you do." I stood up and waltzed right over to her invading her personal space. "Any way you want Jade." She closed the remaining distance and kissed me hard. I placed my hands on her hips once more and pulled her close. She pulled me over to a bed in the corner and pushed me down onto it and straddled my hips leaning down for another passionate kiss.

~Lok~

"Morning beautiful." Jade whispered in my ear. I opened my eyes to stare into her green ones.

"Hey." I trailed my hands up her arms to her face. I leaned in for a good morning kiss. Jade kissed me back with a fire that burned. I pulled back to look into her eyes. "You're beautiful."

"You aren't bad yourself." Jade laughed then sat up in bed, the sheets falling off to reveal her pale naked form."I guess we should get up today, shouldn't we?" I climbed over and encased her in a hug.

"If you want, or we could spend the day here doing much more pleasant things." I murmured against her skin, placing kisses across her back. Jade groaned.

"Don't tempt me I have things to do." She reluctantly climbed out of bed and walked over to the bathroom. "Coming?" I jumped out and joined her in the shower. After several distractions we were finally clean and dress for the day. "Only one o'clock in the afternoon, a record." I smiled at her. "Care for some lunch?"

"Yes, please I'm famished." Jade rung a little bell and not even five minutes later food was brought up. We both ate in silence occasionally pausing to look up at one another. "So what's on the agenda today boss?"

"I'm going to give you a little tour of the place and show you how we do things."

"Sounds good, and after?" I waggled my eyebrows.

"You're insatiable." I laughed.

"Yes, boss."

"Call me Jade, none of that boss stuff. I really like you Ivy."

"Yes, bos- I mean Jade." After lunch she took me around the compound showing me everything. After our little tour Jade was leading me back to her room when we were stopped by a man.

"Boss, we have a little problem." He looked at me hesitantly.

"What is it J?"

"Well um…" He looked at me pointedly.

"You can speak in front of her. I trust her." You're biggest mistake Jade, never be fooled by pretty words and a pretty face.

"Our little mole in the Police Station has fed us bad intell and is in a bit of a pickle. He said we'd have a spy from the Station coming in today, but when some of the thugs when to go rough 'em up a bit they were ambushed. All seven of them were captured by that Beifong bitch."

"What?! I want him now! I want him in my interrogation room in one hour or there will be hell to pay!" Jade yelled. J ran off shouting orders at everyone getting a group ready to bring in the mole. Well Linny our plan is working. "Come on." Jade grabbed my hand and pulled me into the nearest room and slammed her lips to mine. "I need you." She growled in my ear.

"Your wish is my command." I reversed our positions, pushing her against the wall and kissing her for all I was worth. The hour passed in a frenzy of kisses and soon there was a knock on the door.

"Boss, he's here."

"Okay." Jade called out. She placed one last kiss on my collar bone before getting dresses. I quickly dressed and followed her out of the room. We walked down a few hallways before entering a room with a terrified man tied to a chair.

"Taven, how good to see you again. It's been too long." Jade said with a deceptive calm.

"Please Jade! I didn't know that would happen, I didn't know what Beifong was up to. I'm sorry!"

"Sorry doesn't bring my boys back now does it Tav?" She walked over to him and what little color was in his cheeks faded. Jade metalbent the cuff on her upper arm into a knife. "No, sorry doesn't do much at all." Jade whipped her hand out and stabbed the makeshift knife through Taven's hand. His screams filled my ears for the next hour as Jade asked him question after question. I just stood there and watched for some time before Jade called me over. "Ivy, come here." I walked over to her.

"Yes, Jade?"

"Would you like to do the honors?" She held out the bloody knife. I took it and walked over to Taven.

"Please." He muttered. I didn't even know what he was pleading for. I took the knife and slit his throat. Well there goes another piece of my soul.

"Dump the body." Jade instructed J. "Come one lets go get cleaned up."

That night I did not sleep well. Jade was resting peacefully in my arm, but the sounds of Taven's screams echoed in my ears all night long.

TBC...

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