So I'm going to answer one question that a lot of people PM'ed me. I honestly don't know how Mako could hold Korra with broken ribs. *sigh* I apologize v.v Though, I feel like even if Mako did beak his ribs, he would push back the pain until he knew for sure Korra was safe… that sounds like Mako. And I messed up before. I decided to no Irosami in here. BUT Everyone's single right now (well mako and korra are working it out) soooo forget about Irosami sorrrrry.
Mako POV
Usually rides on Naga didn't take too long. Or at least he remembered them being fast. Very fast. But this one seemed like it would never end. It was quite obvious why the equalists had 'released' us. If we didn't have Naga, we would've been in the blistering cold for days. It wasn't just a 'snow storm' either. This was a full out blizzard. Korra and I would be dead before even nearing the city. Maybe it was the cold that made the ride last forever. Or maybe the thought that even though they had escaped, they weren't safe. Korra could and would die soon if they didn't get to a healer soon. There were so many emotions running through my mind on the never-ending trip to Oogi. Anger, sadness, loss, pain (emotionally and physically), and the terrible sensation of fear. I was angry at Tahno for molesting the love of my life. I would never tell Korra but one day, I will find him, and I won't hold back. I'm angry at myself, for not protecting Korra. But most of all I was angry at Korra. Now how terrible do sound? I'm mad at the avatar, the most powerful bender in the world, who also disappeared over a boy! Over me! And now she's on the verge of death and I'm still mad. What kind of person am i? 'One that cares. A lot.' I hear a voice say in the back of my head, but I push it away.
Multiple "What If's" ran through my head and made me dizzy. 'What if she runs away again?'
'What if she comes to her senses and hates me?'
'What if she doesn't wake up?'
The last one stuck in my brain. No, I wouldn't let that happen. I felt Korra shiver underneath me again and I realize that I've gone cold, because I stopped paying attention to it. To what was actually important. I was not helping with her body heat. I slowly raised my body temperature, trying to warm hers. I stared at her face. She looked so calm, so beautiful. Even with various cuts marking her face and the horrible electric wound. I knew there had to be so many more bruises and wounds but still, she still managed to leave me speechless.
Naga's howl is what finally tore me from Korra. We had made it, at last. We must've gone around the city walls because I had no remembrance of street lights or the sounds of OmaShu. I slid off Naga and landed on the ground. I bit back a yelp of pain, crying from my ribs (there, Mako pain, happy?) But I pushed it back with all my might. Bolin noticed my pain and snatched Korra from my arms.
"HEY!" I yelled out and looked angrily up. Then I covered my mouth. "oh.. sorry Bo I'm just a little jumpy." I sighed. "Let me have her I'm fine." I tried to reassure him, with no such luck.
"No, you're not." He said softly and steadily took her up to Oogi's saddle. He then proceeded to assist me on my way up. "You stay back here and sleep." He ordered, a little sharply. "And don't get any ideas." He narrowed his eyes and then laughed as he lifted Naga up with his earthbending.
I sat next Korra and put her head in my lap. I stroked her face, pushing back any stray strands of hair.
"You don't know how much everyone's missed you. I.. I know it's my fault and you have every right to hate me, but I love you so much. I don't know how I could've said those things. I feel like the worst person in the world. I wanted to die the second I realized you weren't coming back. So I knew I had to come and fix everything. If you don't want to stay for me, that's fine. But please, please don't leave Bolin. He asked me everyday if we could go see you. And when I told him the truth, he was the one who initiated the trip. And you need to stay in Republic City. At least I'll know your safe with Tenzin and Bolin and maybe even me if, and I don't know how you could, forgive me. I just want you to know that… I love you." I nodded slightly. Even though no one heard it, it felt good to actually know how I felt. I smiled to myself, 'I've got you Korra' I leaned back onto the edge of Oogi's saddle. That's when I realized how tired I actually was. Oogi's rough, hard saddle suddenly felt like the comfiest bed in the world. Within seconds I fell asleep, and for the first night in a year, I didn't have nightmares.
Heyyy do you guys want me to turn this into a Makorra 'everyday life' kinda thing? Like, the trials and hardships of them. And im not talking a bunch of oneshots I'm talking a full-out series. If no then leave me a prompt for a new series/oneshot. C: thankssss love ya'll!