"Uh, you sure Naga can track this guy down?" Bolin asked.
A few days after they discovered a painting, more presents arrived. A beautiful, black formal gown with gems around the neckline, a diamond ring, a new air glider made out of some light wood, and even a new collar for Naga that had garnets embedded around it. All these luxurious items were starting to make Korra uncomfortable. Who had the money or resources to get all these?
Now, Bolin, Mako, and Asami were in Korra's room, watching Naga sniff at each item Korra had found in her room.
"Naga is an excellent tracker. One of the best." Korra said. "Are you girl?" She cooed a sniffing Naga while rubbing the head of the polar bear-dog.
"What if not someone on the island?" Asami asked.
"Well, that'll help narrow it down at least." Korra said.
They watched Naga head move in various directions as she tried to get a lock on the scent.
The door behind them started creaking open. At first, it looked like no one was there but then Meelo's head suddenly poked around it. "Koooooooorra!"
They all turned around, except for Naga, who was now sniffing the window.
"Hey Meelo. I thought you left with Ikki." Korra said.
"Dad said he was going to be busy with Mister Raiko and your training, so I stayed behind because mom needs a real man around here." Meelo flexed what little arm muscles he had. Korra and Asami chuckled. "Are you playing detective? Are you trying to figure out who your secret admirer is? I wanna help!"
Korra suddenly had a pained look on her face.
"Sure, you can be the lead detective." Bolin said as he placed his hands on Meelo's shoulders. "First, look around the ENTIRE island for clues. I mean every nook and cranny. It is imperative."
Meelo saluted Bolin. "I'm on the case!" He said before running out of the room.
"Well, that'll keep him busy for a while." Korra sighed.
"I have an idea. Whoever this person is, they only come when you're sleeping or not here. He won't come if you have Naga around. Maybe…if I give you an armoire big enough, you can hide inside until they show up."
"You think that'll work?" Korra asked. Naga began to whine and laid down with her head between her paws. A sign that she couldn't trace the scent except to the window. "Alright, let's set it up tonight."
Somehow, she figured this would go much more excited. Waiting in an armoire, no matter how big, was boring. She couldn't even move around. She had to remain completely silent, even with her breathing. If the person entered, she wanted to catch them at the perfect time.
The full moon graced the room with its light. She didn't even need a light to see her room and with the moon's illuminating gaze, she was sure she'd able to see the person's face as well. Maybe she didn't need to tackle them to know who it was.
After some hours past, she was almost half asleep against the door of the armoire. She was awoke to a starling noise. At first, she thought it was because she almost moved the door of the enclosure. A quick peak out of the little hole she had drilled earlier showed a hooded figure standing next to her bed holding what looked to be a blanket. It was gold and looked silky against the figure's bare fingertips.
She watched the figure dressed in a large, hooded cloak place the blanket on her bed. It was now or where. With a burst of wind, she threw open the armoire doors and sent the figure tumbling on her bed. She practically flew out and landed right on top of the figure. She straddled the figure's hips and summoned a flame in one hand.
"Who are you?!" She asked before pulling the hood away from the person. "What…No. This isn't possible. How?!"
She always pictured whoever it was would have a shocked and embarrassed look on their face when she caught them.
Instead, it was Zaheer, looking at her with a calm expression on his face. Korra couldn't have looked more shock.
Just then, the door to her room flew open and Meelo came in. "Korra, Korra! I found this button on my way to the bathroom. Maybe this-"
Meelo paused. Korra and Zaheer turned their head to the confused boy.
"M-Meelo!" Korra exclaimed. Everything was throwing her off guard.
A few awkward seconds passed. "DAAAD! KORRA'S DOING FREAKY THINGS WITH ZAHEER IN HER BED!" Meelo said before he turned around and rushed out the room.
"Wait! It's not what it looks like!" Korra groaned.
Her eyes fell back to Zaheer, who was staring at her. He, surprisingly, wasn't putting up a fight. Things suddenly became complicated. She wanted Meelo to keep his mouth shut so she could handle the situation, but that would risk letting Zaheer go free. Staying guaranteed Tenzin and the others would come at any second. What was she to do?
"You better start talking. Quick."