Chapter 2

Mako led Korra to a dingy looking apartment building, up a few flights of stairs, through a door, and-"Here we are," Mako smiled at the strange woman.

Still wary, her eyes darted around the room, calculating quick escapes if it should come to it. Oblivious, Mako set about making her feel welcome.

"It's not much, but you can't beat that view," Mako said, motioning to a large window that took up most of the wall to one side. Hesitantly, she turned her back to Mako to see the view. He hadn't been lying. The window gave you a perfect view of the sea bordered by trees and houses. It was the picture of serenity.

"So what brings you to Sombre?" Mako inquired, curious about her backstory. She opened her mouth, and then closed it abruptly. What was she going to say? She couldn't tell him about her past life, not without endangering herself.

She shuddered, thinking of his violent mood swings, the drunken threats, and finally the blow to her face. Unconsciously she brushed a hand over her cheek. Oh Shit! She thought. The bruise! She had forgotten to cover it up.

She snapped back to reality as Mako waved a hand in front of her face. "Earth to Katie. Everything okay in there?" She shook her head to clear her thoughts and brushed her hair forward to hide her bruised cheek. "Hey, are you okay?" Mako asked again, suddenly concerned. "Did something happen?"

"Um…I-" she was interrupted by a loud knock on the door.

"Hey bro?" a voice from outside the door called. "Could you let me in, I lost my keys again," he finished rather sheepishly.

"Jesus Christ," Mako muttered before heading to the door. He turned to Korra before opening the door. "That's my brother Bolin. He's really nice, don't worry."

Despite his assurances, an uncomfortable feeling squirmed in the pit of her stomach. She needed to get out of there, and fast, if she wanted her secret to remain a secret. She jumped up looking for her bag as the door opened revealing a kind looking man with forest green eyes. The man took Korra in before bounding to her like a happy puppy and introducing himself.

"Hey there," the man said, winking in what was clearly supposed to be a sexy manner. "The name's Bolin."

Korra giggled and offered her hand. "My name's Katie." Needless to say it didn't take long for Korra to warm up to Bolin. Soon they were laughing and joking like old friends.

"So, is Sombre your final destination?" Bolin asked, suddenly serious.

"Well…" she hesitated. If he didn't find her she would love to call this place home. "Yeah, probably." Bolin's face split into a wide grin.

"That's great!" He exclaimed. "Hey, we should take you out to this totally awesome club that just opened up!"

"Club?" Korra asked, her nose wrinkling in confusion.

Bolin gave her a strange look. "You know, where people go and get drunk off their asses and then try to dance."

Korra rolled her eyes. "I know what a club is. I just didn't expect one here."

"Well, yeah, it's a pretty new addition," Mako interjected.

"So what do you say?" Bolin asked, eyes shining with excitement.

"I don't know…" She really wanted to be friends with Bolin and have a great time, but was it safe? She had just gotten here and- Bolin's puppy dog eyes interrupted her thought process.

"Aww, come on, Katie!" he whined. "It'll be fun, I promise."

"It would be a great way for you to see more of Sombre," Mako added.

She sighed, shaking her head in defeat. "I guess one night wouldn't hurt. When should we go?"

Bolin eyed her outfit with distaste. "You can't go in that."

Korra looked down at her clothes in surprise. "Why not?" Bolin rolled his eyes at her naivety.

"Because…well," he sighed and turned to Mako. "We need to call Asami."

"That sounds great!" Mako said excitedly, and then noticing Bolin's mocking grin blushed and cleared his throat. "I mean, sure…whatever."

"Right bro," Bolin said, turning back to Korra. "Asami's our friend. She may take a little getting used to but you'll like her, I promise."

Korra smiled, uneasy once again. She didn't need any more people in her personal business. She was already over her pre-set limit with Bolin and Mako.

It took Asami all of five minutes to reach the boys' apartment. Bursting through the door she let out an ear piercing squeal. Only one thought crossed Korra's mind as Asami pulled her into a back-breaking hug: Oh shit.

A/N: Hello peoples. Sorry this one is a little short, and kind of a filler but the story will progress! I wanted to know who you guys think the man from Korra's past should be. Should I make a poll? Or do you guys just want to leave your answer in a review? Let me now either way! Another thing, I will not update super fast on this story. I'm working on my style of writing, and the quality of my writing. (and with and editor like AlecTheUnicorn things tend to take a while), but don't give up on me :). Thank you to those that reviewed (Except, yet again, AlecTheUnicorn. Typing random words as a review does not help me :p) And, that is it...REVIEW! It makes me happy :D

P.s Expect a review any time between Monday and next Friday.

P.P.s I might rewrite Betrayal, again what do you think? Should I? should I not?