I arrived to the Pro-bending arena right after the sun went down. Bolin was upstairs, on the couch messing with some rocks. "Hey," I said.

He jumped. "Oh, I almost thought you were a no show." He smiled.

"Sorry, my mother had me do some errands and chores for her before I left," I said, plopping down in the couch next to Bo. "Where's Mako?"

"On a date."

My eyes grew wide. "Really? I didn't know he had a girlfriend."

"He doesn't," Bolin said. "Or at least he didn't. He just met her."

"Sounds fun," I mumbled. I wouldn't really know.

Bolin stood up, saying, "Follow me."

We walked up two levels of stairs until we got onto the roof of the Pro-bending arena. I was grinning at the sight. The city was so full of colors and lights, and it looked bigger than I've ever seen it. A strong breeze whipped my hair around my face. "This is amazing!" I yelled loud enough for Bolin to hear.

He was smiling as well. "Yeah. I love it up here."

I looked up at the sky. There were only a couple stars that could be seen. I remember when I went to the Earth Kingdom with Oh, and at night the sky was so full of stars it took my breath away. Every night we were there I was up for hours late into the night, laying on the grass and looking up at the stars. I'd try counting them, but there were so many I'd lose track.

Bolin and I stood at the railing, and I looked over the edge. The drop wasn't as high as other buildings, but it was still high. "You come up here a lot?"

He nodded. "It's my favorite place in the city," He said. "I mean, come on! Who else get's this view?"

I laughed. "Have you brought Korra up here?"

"No," He murmured.

I nudged him with my elbow. "You like her, don't you?"

His cheeks turned red. "Who wouldn't like her? She's amazing!" He exclaimed, and continued ranting on and on about how perfect she is.

As he talked, I couldn't help but wonder if anyone would ever feel that way about me. "Bo, what happened to our mom?" I asked.

We both laid there on the roof, looking at the sky, despite how few stars there were. "Our parents were attacked by a fire bender. I wasn't there, but Mako was. He's been different ever since. We lived on the street for a long time, and Mako did everything he could to take care of us."

I sat up. "Mako doesn't like me, does he?"

"He has a hard shell," Bolin said. "But he'll warm up eventually. When you see the Mako I know, you'll love him as much as I do."

I shrugged. I honestly don't think Mako and I will ever get along. He's never going to accept me as a sister, or even a friend.

Bo put his arm around my shoulders. "He didn't like Korra at first, either."

"Really?"

"Yup! If it weren't me and my charms, Korra wouldn't have stayed around or join the Fire Ferrets."

I giggled. A silence fell between us, and I hugged myself. It was pretty cold up here. "Do you think you'll ever think of me as a sister?"

"I'm already starting to," He said, grinning at me.

I woke up to my mother shaking me awake. "What?" I asked, hiding under my pillow. "Go away, Mother, let me sleep."

"I'm not your mother," Said a deep voice. The voice wasn't familiar.

I shot up, looking over to see Moki standing over me, his muscular arms crossed over his chest. My cheeks turned red and I began fixing my awful hair after a night of restless sleep. "Oh, Moki, what are you doing here?"

"You said you wanted to learn water bending," He said. "So get up."

I looked at my clock. "Why so early?"

He walked to the door. "Any student of mine will have discipline. You have five minutes to get ready."

We walked over to his house after I had changed and gotten some tea for breakfast. He said nothing to me, and despite how beautiful his eyes were, they were cold. In his backyard was a large pond, surrounded by colorful flowers. "It's so pretty," I said.

He stood across the pond from me. "What do you know about water bending already?"

"Uhm..." I scratched the back of my head, embarrassed about how little I knew.

He let out a long breath. "This is going to be a long day," he said, the palm of his hand smacked against his forehead. I blew a strand of hair out of my face, already regretting getting out of bed.

I moved my arms in circular motions, causing a small amount of water to go around in circles. "Like this?" I asked.

He walked around the pond towards me, watching me and my stance. My cheeks had been red all day whenever Moki looked at me for more then four seconds. "Almost," He said. "Your legs are too close. Spread your feet a little apart to strengthen your stance, and bend your knees a little."

I did as told, and saw him shaking his head. "What?" I demanded, thrashing the water to the ground, which splashed up onto my legs. I honestly thought I had improved.

"Nothing." He sighed. "You're moving the water around, but it's not flowing. Everything about water bending is swift and easy flows and strikes."

"I'm trying!" I yelled. "It's so difficult though!"

He motioned for me to come inside, and after a minute I followed him, my teeth gritted in frustration. "I think that's enough practice for today."

We stood inside a kitchen that's similar size to the one in my own home, but the walls were a light blue. Raya came downstairs, her dark brown hair down around her face. Her hair was starting to show signs of grey. "Hello, Shai."

"Hello," I greeted.

"Are you staying for dinner?" she asked, walked over to the kitchen counter to start cooking.

"Oh, no, I really don't want to intrude," I said. "You all have been kind enough to teach me water bending."

Raya smiled. "It's no problem, dear. It helps us feel a little less home sick."

"No problem for you, maybe," Moki mumbled. "I'm the one teaching her."

Raya glared at her son. Moki grabbed something to drink and disappeared upstairs.

"Excuse Moki. He's just upset we moved to the city," Raya said.

No kidding. "Thank you for the offer, but I should help my own mother with dinner. Maybe another time." I excused myself, and left.

Bolin was waiting on my porch steps. "Guess what!" He jumped up.

I looked from him to the door. "Why didn't you go inside?"

He shrugged. "Not important. Guess what!"

"If I don't guess, will you still tell me?" I ask, pulling my house key from my pocket and unlocking the door. Bolin followed me into the kitchen.

Bolin frowned. "Guess. Now."

I picked up the note waiting for me on the counter.

Out to dinner with your father.

Here's money for some food.

Love,

Mother.

"You taught Paboo another trick?" I pocketed the money and crumpled the piece of paper.

"No...well yes, but that's not what I was gonna tell you." He looked at me eagerly.

"Will you just tell me?" I asked, leaning against the counter. I was tired from training today.

"We have the money for the championship!" He yelled.

"What? How? That's amazing!" I jumped around with Bolin, who was practically exploding with excitement. I looked at the paper on the counter. "Do you have plans for dinner?"

He shook his head.

"Okay, let's go out to eat. My treat. And you can explain how you got the money," I said, smiling about dinner with my brother. My brother.

Sorry this is kind of a lame chapter! And Moki get's much nicer I promise :) Hope you like it!