More than What I Could Have Asked For.


At 11 pm, the ferries weren't running anymore. They're too slow anyway, I have to give it to him before midnight. Korra bent a boat made of ice. It was going to be a cold ride, but a fast one. When they got to the island, Korra dragged Mako to the storage room, careful to be quiet as not to wake the air children. As Korra entered the room, she went for the box where she found her shoes. After she found what she wanted, she turned back to Mako.

"Okay, now close your eyes."

Mako did what he was told as Korra arranged some last minute things. Mako had no idea what Korra was up to, rummaging around some storage boxes. What could his gift be? He not only heard the shuffling of boxes but also….the sound of metal being bent? Before he could finish his thoughts, Korra shoved something in his hands. "It's done, you can open your eyes."

It was an old photo, exactly 11 years old. It was from Mako's birthday when he was 8, his last birthday with his parents. There was a frame, and judging by its warmth, it was brand new. That must have been the source of the sound—Korra bending metal into a frame. Trimming the frame at the bottom was a dazzling chain of small crystals. Suddenly, everything made sense to Mako.

"Thank you Korra. This is the best gift I have ever got. You don't know how much this means to me."

The chain was his mother's old bracelet she got from her first date with their father. The photos were his family's remaining physical memories. And lastly, Korra's shoes were his mothers. Everything fit so well. The box of personal belongings was his. He must have left it behind when he moved back to the arena. He thought it was lost. Korra, being as intuitive as she is, figured this out when she saw the keychain.

"I know this birthday can't compete with ones you used to spend with your parents, but I hope I can make them at least enjoyable rather than a burden each approaching year."

Mako's arm wrapped around Korra's waist as the other held the frame, "Are you kidding me? This was the best birthday I have ever had! Even though my parents arent't physically here, a part of them is, even my mom's shoes made it to the party."

"Oh yeah, sorry about that. I didn't know there were her shoes until I saw the keychain on the rooftop."

"I want you to wear them. I think my mom would have too. Thank you Korra, this really is way more that what I could have asked for." Yet again, Mako made Korra blush. However, this time, instead of saving her the embarrassment of turning even redder, Mako cupped her face and captured her lips into a warm, tender kiss.

As if right on cue, the sound of two squealing girls was heard from the hallway.

"IKKI! JINORA! I'm going to get you two!" without skipping a beat, Korra chased down the hall, followed by the ever-amused Mako. This girl was crazy, but she was his. And that is more what he could have ever asked for.


And end scene. Not sure i like the ending, but i like the airbabies haha. Hope it was worth 4 short chapters, please review