Lin is around 28. Kya, 32. feel like I should start putting their ages in the A/N. Anyway, read, review and enjoy.

Item: Chains

Pairing: Kyalin

Prompt by: AddictedFangirl101

Kya's head ached as she opened her eyes and was met with darkness. The waterbender tried to sit up from her position on the ground, but found that she couldn't. It all became clear why, when she could hear the familiar sound of chains, rattling against her wrists and feet. Her breathing was hard and heavy, most likely from a broken rib. She tried to recall how she got in this situation, but was so far coming up empty. Feeling defeated and tired, Kya settled her head on the concrete and closed her eyes. She was just about to fall asleep when she heard the familiar sound of metal boots making contact with the ground.

"Move in and spread out!"

Lin, spirits I've never felt more relieved. Without opening her eyes, Kya attempted to call out for her loved one, but her mouth was too dry to produce a sound.

"Chief! Over here." If the waterbender could smile at hearing Saikhan's voice, she would. The Captain put two fingers to her neck, feeling for a pulse. "She's still alive."

Chief Beifong came to kneel by Kya but was too frightened to touch her. "The chains are platinum, get me a plasma cutter from the back of the squad truck." Waiting for her second in command to leave, Lin gingerly brushed back Kya's hair to get a better look at her face. "Kya, honey, can you hear me?"

All she got was a wheeze in response.

"Officer Song! I need your canteen."

"Yes Chief."

Unscrewing the top, Lin lifted Kya's head slightly and poured the refreshing liquid into her mouth. "Thank y-you." Her voice was shaky and racked with emotion.

"Are you in pain?"

"No, just tired. Breathing is, hard."

"Alright. You just sit tight. I'll have you out of here and with Katara in a few minutes."

"Chief, I've got it." Her captain entered the room, followed by a few officers carrying equipment and surprisingly, Katara.

"I told you no civilians."

"She insisted. We couldn't stop her."

"Fine. Clear the room. I want the press pushed back and have an ambulance ready for transport to the hospital."

Her officers gave her a salute and then filled out of the room.

Grabbing some bandages, Lin wrapped them around Kya's wrists and ankles until there was no room, then handed Katara a visor. "Kya, keep your eyes closed. Got it?"

"Yeah."

"Katara, use your water to freeze the cuffs. I don't want her burned."

The older woman gave her a nod and put on her visor and froze the cuffs with the water in her skins.

Lin put on hers and then used her bending to start the generator. It was a slow process, but they managed to get the chains off. "We can't get a stretcher in here. The site is structurally unsound and the doorways are too narrow to begin with. I'm going to have to carry her out."

"Just be careful Lin. She's already been through so much."

Attempting to take Kya into her arms, the metalbender stumbled back as the injured woman screamed out in pain. "Ribs. R-ribs."

"Sorry, sorry." Using some quick thinking, Lin removed her armour and carefully put Kya in it, before taking her into her arms, this time without any issues.

When they made it outside, the familiar clicks of cameras could be heard, but they were thankfully too far away to get a clear shot. Kya opened her eyes and was greeted by Lin's stone hard face with the stars and moon in the background. "So much for, my knight, in shining armour."

Lin gazed down at her and smiled. "I'm afraid you can't keep it. Saikhan."

"Yes Chief?"

"Good work tonight. To all of you."

"No problem Chief, I'll take care of the report on this one."

Lin gave him a curt nod as she walked into the back of the ambulance and placed Kya down on the bed, Katara right behind her. The vehicle started up and they were soon on their way.

Kya looked around and smiled when she saw her mother. "Hey mum."

"Hey sweetie. You got yourself into a terrible spot tonight."

"I, know."

"What were you thinking?"

"I wanted to, help. I thought I could, help." She searched desperately for Lin's hand and quickly found it. Tears were flowing freely from her eyes as she looked at the two people she loved the most in the world. "I'm so sorry, Lin. I didn't mean, too. I'm sorry."

"Shh, it's okay. You're safe and those men won't hurt you or anyone else."

"Wha- what happened?"

"It doesn't matter."

"Lin."

Even though she was heavily injured, her tone still made Lin sweat. "They resisted and attacked."

She didn't need to say anything else for Kya to understand.

"Lin, can you remove your armour? I'd like to assess the damage"

"No problem." The rest of the ride to the hospital was rather quiet and all three women were thankful for it.

"Got any fives?"

"Go elephant koi."

It had been five days since the incident involving Kya being chained up and the waterbender was healing nicely in her own home with Lin looking after her. "It's nine. Time to change your bandage." Kya sat up in bed and raised her arms slightly to allow Lin access. "You know, it's kinda nice that I'm not the one in bed this time."

"I'm glad something positive came out of this." Kya laughed lightly and dropped her arms after Lin was done with the bandage. "I think it's time for bed."

"I think you're right." Putting the cards away, Lin climbed into bed and allowed Kya to snuggle up to her.

"You know, I finally know what you feel like after the amount of times you've injured yourself. I don't blame you for trying to escape."

"Yeah, it's pretty boring, huh?"

"Mm. Hey Lin?"

"Yeah?"

"I'm sorry you had to kill someone for me."

Lin stiffened but quickly forced herself to relax. "It's fine. I'd do anything for you."

"I love you Lin."

"I love you too." She placed a kiss on top of Kya's head, and the two women soon fell asleep.