Alright guys hope you enjoyed that last chapter. Took awhile to keep continuing but I'm finally getting close to finishing exams and all so yay for that. Been seeing a lot of favorites and follows so keep dropping those reviews. I'd love to see your opinions and ideas. Yes ideas too, I think it would be a good idea to see what ideas you have. Questions are also welcomed don't be shy. Well, enough talk let's get to the story.
"So, we're those your new friends?" my mom asked as I helped set the table.
"Yeah, do you think Dad will be home soon to look at my car?" I wouldn't mind getting a ride from those two again Monday, though.
"He should be home soon, sweetie," she placed the food on the table," So, you're joining the pro-bending team now?"
"Yeah, it looks like fun."
"Just be careful. I don't need you getting hurt during one of those matches," Mom always did worry, wait until Dad hears about this.
"Guess who's home?" Dad's voice boomed throughout the house. He walked over and gave both Mom and I quick hug.
"Hey, Dad, could you take a look at my car for me? It wouldn't start up this morning," I knew what question was coming next.
"So, how'd you get to school?"
"I got a ride from my friends," his eyes squinted at me before he turned around to sit at the dinner table.
"Maybe tomorrow, honey, I'm tired from looking at files all day. Looks like theres some new trouble going on here in Republic City."
"What kind of trouble?" I asked.
"Korra, why don't you tell your father about what you did today," my mom said, her voice sounding a little shaky.
What? Oh yeah, that," I joined the female pro-bending team today. It seems pretty interesting."
"That's great! I can teach you some more water-bending techniques you could use during your matches," excited he was.
"So what was that tro-" I felt my phone vibrating in my pocket. Usually I wouldn't answer but this was a call not a text," Excuse me."
I looked over at my caller ID, unrecognized number?" Hello?"
"Hey, uh, is this, Korra?"
"Korra speaking, who are you and how may I help you?"
"It's Mako. Would've had Bolin call you but he's asleep so I just got your number from his phone. I'm rambling now. Just wanted to tell you I found a necklace in the car I figured it was yours. I could've just texted you that though, huh? Maybe, I'll just do that next time. I'm starting to ramble again."
I let out a soft laugh," Thanks, I'll be sure to get it next time I see you guys. Thanks, Mako."
"No problem, I'll see you around," and he hung up.
Mr. Calm, Cool, and Collected sounded nervous, wonder why? Just as I was about to walk back into the kitchen I overheard my parents whispering to each other. I was unable to make out all of it but I caught a few sentences.
"Tonraq, we can't keep hiding her. Eventually, they'll find her!"
"I know, I know. But for now we must keep it that way. I will try my best to keep this under the covers but it's all we can do for her right now, Senna."
"Tonraq, if they find her and find out who she really is they WILL take her away from us."
Were they talking about me? What about me and why were they hiding me? Who would find me?
-SKIP TO SUNDAY AT NOON-
Well, Mom and Dad are working again. It was Dad's day off but something big came up at the office so he had to go. So, I actually decided to do my homework. This Beowulf story doesn't sound all that bad. Imagine having to be the one to save a whole village from a monster. My phone interrupted my thoughts.
"Hi, Mom. You're going to be late today so, I'm cooking for myself today, huh?" turns out there was big fire and they got a huge turn up of patients," Ok. Your car's outside? Cool, well, bye, love you."
Cooking for myself? What will I make for myself today? I closed my books and headed towards the fridge, my wonderful friend and giver of food. And they thought diamonds were a girl's best friend. After poking around the fridge for five minutes I found some leftover Water Tribe noodles. Yum.
Finishing up my noodles, I looked over at the time, 1:34. Although being alone in silence sounds nice I feel like exploring Republic City today. I washed my plate and headed up to my room to change out of my PJs. Hey, their comfortable.
I fixed my hair into a simple ponytail and looked at myself in the mirror. I've never actually worn this shirt before, one my mom gave me a while back. Surprised it fits. It was a blue sweater with Water Tribe symbols on both front and back, a lot of intricate designs. Some black pants and blue shoes will suit this fine. I pulled out a white coat from my closet, just in case it gets any colder today. Time to roll.
I grabbed Mom's car keys off the hook, locked the door, and hopped into her car. I always did like Mom's car better but hey, I bought what I could afford when I got here. Although, maybe I should look for a job in order to keep up with those payments.
After driving around for two hours and being rejected at restaurants, clothing stores, and various other places I gave up. My stomach growled at me for not keeping it fed these past two hours so I parked the car and started looking for a place to eat. There was one place tha caught my eye.
"Narook's Noodle Shop, huh?" I could smell the food and it smelled delicious," Well, I love noodles, so why not."
All I saw when I came in was a full house and a man going back and forth. I took a seat at the counter and waited. After 10 minutes of fiddiling with my phone he got to me.
"Welcome to Narook's Noodles what will ya be orderin' today?"
"Hm, surprise me, I'm a first time customer," I gave him a little smile," Full house today, huh?"
"Sure is, my noodles best around Republic City here," he scribbled something down on his notepad and put the pencil back behind his ear," Unfortunately, my nephews are late today from moving my things into the house."
He left me and went back to running back and forth from kitchen to table. He seemed a little exhausted so I decided," Hey, why don't I help you while you wait for your nephews to get here?"
He stopped in his tracks and looked at me for a moment," While that sounds like a mighty nice offer, you sure you can handle this?"
I scoffed," I've handle worse," I took the pencil and notepad and got to work.
"Hi, my names Korra and I'll be your waitress today. What would you like to order today?" Let the waiting begin.
"Ma'am, can I get a refill?"
"Could I have some fire flakes?"
"I'd like some water, please."
Even with a full house I was still able to get around to everyone. I had a few mix ups here and there, but in the end everybody got their food. People started to disappear one after another and soon enough we were left with only a few tables left. I saw down at the counter while I had a chance.
"You ain't that bad of a waitress. Thank you for the help. Never would've gotten it done alone," he put a plate of noodles on the table," Here ya go, on the house."
"Oh, thank you," the smell was inviting. I took a bite and my taste buds danced," Wow, gotta say these are the best around."
"Hey, Uncle Narook, we finally got all your things into the house," I heard a familiar voice," Korra? Korra!"
I stopped eating to see who was talking and what a surprise, it was Bolin.
"You know this girl?" Narook asked quite confused.
"Yeah, Uncle, she's the friend we were telling you about," we?
"Hey, Uncle Narook, sorry we're late. Looks like we missed the lunch hour," Mako turned to me," Korra? What are you doing here?"
"Your friend, Korra, here offered to help me while you two were gone. A great help she was, thank the spirits she did, was about ready to kick half the people out," he laughed.
"Miss, could I have some more water?"
I picked up the pitcher of water and walked over to their table," Coming right up. Is there anything else you need?"
Out of the corner of my eye I could see the three whispering to each other. About what? Who knows.
"No, that will be all thank you."
Once I sat back down I took out the tips that people for me on their tables," Here."
"No, you can keep that. You've earned it," Narook smiled.
"Hey, Korra, how would you like to work here?!" Bolin asked, his eyes twinkling with hopes that I would give the right answer.
I was a bit tooken aback by the sudden offer," Uh, really?"
"Yeah, you did a mighty fine job today, especially during lunch hour."
"Well, I-uh, ok yea," Bolin jumped up in excitement and hugged me," Bo, can't breathe."
"Alright, think you can come tomorrow?" I nodded," Alright, well guess I'll be working a schedule out now for the three of ya."
Narook went back into the kitchen, leaving the three of us.
"So, you guys work here with your Uncle?"
"Yeah, we usually wait tables while Uncle Narook cooks unless his back aches then Mako and I switch from cooking and waiting. But now you'll be working with us too! How cool is that? You get to look at all this handsomeness all day," he winked.
"Quit messing, Bo," Mako threw a notepad at him," Here come some customers."
Bolin snatched the pencil from his hand and muttered something under his breath.
"I think your table is calling you," Mako pointed out.
"No need to sound so serious, boss," Mako rolled his eyes at me and retreated to the kitchen.
"Hello, my names is Korra and I'll be your waitress today, what would you like to order?" I looked to see who I was waiting on, my smile turning into a frown.
"Well, if it isn't little Korra," damn it Blaine.
"What will you be ordering today?" I repeated myself.
"Surprise me," he grinned, his friends joining along.
"Anything to drink?," cool kept so far.
"Sodas will be fine," before I left he grabbed my wrist and stuck something," Here some extra for your services."
I went and gave Narook the order and dug into my pocket to see what he did. Monopoly money, cute. From the corner of my eye I could see them laughing after the discovery of the monopoly money. Does he practice being a jerk or did it just come to him naturally?
"Ignore them, they're idiots," Bolin commented," They might be part of the football team but that's not as popular as the Pro-Bending team."
I smiled," Thanks, Bolin. They're real jerks, huh?"
"Pretty much. They pick on everybody they don't think is on their level. He's Jennifer's boyfriend actually. Oh, here's their order," he handed me the tray of soup.
"Hm, let's a add little heat to the dish," I grabbed a handful of fire flakes and put some in each bowl of soup," Here you guys, enjoy."
"Why, thanks little Korra," he grinned as he took a sip of soup, his eyes got wide and his face grew red.
"Surprise," I smirked before walking away.
The next I knew I had soup shot at me from behind. My head whipped back in his direction and saw he was infuriated, or was it just the fire flakes?
"Nobody! Messes with the star Quarterback!" he shouted, grabbing the attention of the entire resturant.
"Well I'm not nobody."
"You shouldn't have messed with him, little girl," I heard one of his friends say.
I saw Blaine try to hit me with the soup again but I got away before he could hit me. When he stormed up to the counter he was blocked by all three men. Narook, Bolin, and Mako.
"I think you're done here," Narook glared at him.
"She's the one who started it!"
"Quit acting like a five year old, Blaine, you had it coming,"Mako shoved the monopoly money to his chest," You can't blame her, it was your fault."
He said nothing, he just stood there looking at the three and then at me. He growled and left, his goons following right behind me.
"Yeah! Go on and leave you jerks! Don't mess with us!" Bolin shook his fist at them.
I came out from behind the counter and smiled at them," Thank you, but you didn't have to do that."
"We know, but no one messes with my people here," Narook shook my hand," Glad to have you on the team, girlie."
"Pleasure to be a part of it."
"Whoo yeah! Korra's part of our noodle team!"
"Bolin, keep it down, your attracting attention."
Maybe I'd like working here.
Well guys sorry it took me awhile to update, finals are not easy to study for. Schools out though so I'll have more time to write. So like I said in the beginning, review, give me any opinions or ideas or PM me them, don't be scared. I'm interested in what you guys have to say.