Wako walked into the arena, so many things going through his mind at once. He ran his hand through his hair, trying to stay calm. There were only 30 minutes until the match started.

'I think I'm gonna throw up' Mako thought as he made his way towards the locker room to get ready for the biggest night of his life.

He walked in to see Bolin and Korra already in the locker room, ready to go, chatting about the upcomming match.

"Yea, and Tenzin said he's comming to tonight's match!" Korra said to the earth bender with a huge grin on her face.

The earth bender smiled back at her. "Really? That's great! He's usually too busy with the council and training Jinora, Ikki, Meelo and Rohan, he almost never has time to come to the matches!"

Korra's smile got even bigger. "I know! We'll definately have to win tonight!"

As Korra finished that sentence, she saw Mako out of the corner of her eye. She jumped up and wrapped her arms around her boyfriend's neck, kissing him lightly on the cheek. When she pulled out of the embrace, she looked Mako in the eyes and with the same enthusiasm that she had moments ago said, "Where Have you been city boy?"

Mako smiled at the nick name. "I lost track of time, but i'm here aren't I? and what did I say about the nicknames?"

Korra rolled her eyes at the firebender, "whatever, you know you like the nicknames I give you." Korra continued to smile at Mako, then a sudden expression hit her like she had just remembered something.

"Mako! Tenzin is coming to the match tonight!" Korra said while jumping up and down in a child-like manner.

"Really?" Mako said, as if he didn't already know.

"Yea and-" Korra stopped as the door opened, and as if on cue, Tenzin walked throught the locker room door.

Korra's eyes lit up and she ran and gave Tenzin a big hug.

"TENZIN! I'm so excited that you're gonna be here to see the match! I can't remember the last match you were at! It's been months, maybe even a year! You've just been so busy!" Korra rambled on and on.

Tenzin smiled then held up his hand to silence the excited girl. He cleared his throat,

"I too am excited to be here to see this Korra. But there is something that I have to tell you... It regards your parents."

Korra automatically had a look of shock, worry and horror flashing across her face.

"...Tenzin? What do you mean? Are they alright?!" Korra begged

once again Tenzin cleared his throat.

"oh yes yes! They're fine! I didn't mean to say it in a tone of voice that would worry you! What I meant was that they too, have come to see your match tonight." Tenzin said while motioning towards the door, and in walk Senna and Tonraq with loving smiles on their faces.

Korra immediately ran towards her parents and jumped into their arms. Korra was so excited.

Mako watched as Korra spoke with her parents about the match and the rules, explaining everything about pro-bending. The excitement in her eyes, Mako wished he could take a picture to capture this sweet moment in time, but a picture couldn't capture this much love and emotion in it's ink. Mako smiled, happy he was there to witness this occasion.

Korra, finally finished with her explanation, turned to Mako and Bolin.

"Bolin, Mako! Come say hi to my parents!" Korra said while waving her arm for them to come.

Bolin bounced up and gave Senna a big hug. Then afterwards gave Tonraq one as well. When Mako approached Senna, he could almost see tears in her eyes. They all knew that no matter what Korra's answer would be tonight, things would never be the same. Mako hugged Senna, for what seemed like an eternity, but was then pulled into a group hug with Tonraq, Bolin and Korra as well.

Then they heard over the speakers, "ladies and Gentlemen, take your seats! The match between the Fire Ferrets and The Wolf Bats is about to begin!"

Korra jumped up her tone becoming serious.

"Lets go do this! Make those wolf bats leave with their tails between their legs!" She hugged her parents once more and took off towards the arena. Bolin followed her, just taking a glimpse back at Mako, giving him a nod of encouragement.

Mako nodded back, then Bolin followed after the avatar.

Mako, still in the locker room with Tenzin and Korra's parents, took a deep breath.

"Listen Tonraq and Senna... No matter what happens tonight, I just wanted to let you know that I love your daughter. And if she says no... I'll keep trying. I know she's the one for me. And Tenzin," he said turning to face the Air Nomad, "Thank you for everything you've done for me and my brother and Korra. You've been like a father figure to me in many ways and.. and... well, I guess I don't know what else to say... but I have to go."

Mako took another deep breath and walked out towards the arena.

Behind him were Tenzin, Tonraq and Senna, all smiling and scilently wishing him the best of luck.

...

...

The announcer came over the speakers, starting the match.

"Welcome Ladies and gentlemen! To the probending arena! We have a great show for you all tonight! One one side we have, THE WOLF BATS!"

as he announced their names, Tahno and the two other members of the wolfbats took to the arena. Tahno looking at Mako and giving him a nod and a smile.

"And on the other side, we have FIRE FERRTES!"

The took their spot on the arena, as the crowd cheered and the announcer finished the last of the announcements, starting the match. Just before the first bell rang, Mako looked at his brother and Tahno, giving a look that said, 'here we go'.

and then the bell rang. Starting the match.