A/N – Hory shet, I haven't updated in a while! With PAX Prime and school, I've been so busy these past few weeks. Since I just started high school, I'll be way busier than usual, so updates might not be as frequent. Sorry! But, I shall try to make time to write, at least on the weekend. The main point of this fic is to heal me of all my feels, so not writing is BAD FOR MY HEALTH. I SHALL RUN FROM KORRA WITHDRAWL WHILE I CAN.

Anyway, this chapter is going to be a continuation of Mako's search for the perfect anniversary gift for Korra. Bolin will have many more lines in this chapter, and it will lead to the next installment of Mako's search for the perfect gift. Korra and Asami will also have some hilarious shopping and singing antics in downtown Republic City, so they HAVE to drag the bloodbending bbies with them. ^.^ Hope you like the story so far, and make sure to review and leave plenty of feedback for me! :D

"MAKOOOO! IT'S YOUR TURN TO GIVE PABU A BATH!" Bolin shouted from the laundry room in his usual sing-song voice.

"Bo, I gave him a bath yesterday," Mako trudged into the room.

"But, he likes getting baths from you. C'mon, bro. Look into those eyes and say no," Bolin pouted, and held up the striped, red fluff of a fire ferret that was Pabu, who just squeaked endearingly and twitched his big, furry ears.

Mako sighed, "Fine. But you owe me at dinner tonight. For once, you can't eat all of Pema's dumplings before I even sit down."

"B-but . . ."

"Bolin."

"Ugh, fine. Deal," Bolin raised his hand in agreement before plopping in the chair next to a tub of soapy water.

Mako scooped up little Pabu before he could scurry away and dunked him in the tub of water. "Bolin, let's sweeten the deal a bit. You could tell me what I should get Korra for our anniversary," a sheepish grin spread across the firebender's face.

"I thought you already asked Tarrlok about that."

"I did. No luck."

"Asami?"

"Nada."

"Noatak?"

"I asked him and Asami together, and they both just made fun of my hiding the 'full extent' of my relationship with Korra."

Bolin raised an eyebrow, and a smug smile spread across his handsome face, "Well, I think the 'full extent' of your relationship has been apparent for quite some time, bro."

"Were we really that obvious?"

"Well, let's just say you were . . . loud."

Mako cringed, "Shit. Well, at least Korra's parents don't know."

"They might, but it's unlikely. If Tonraq knew, you would have probably been sliced into seaweed noodles by now."

"True. Well, what do you think I should get Korra? Tarrlok, Asami and Noatak all said that same thing."

"Which is?"

"They said I already had the right gift for her, and I still don't know what they meant."

Bolin just smiled softly, "I think I know what they mean, but it's up to you to find out what it is. I'll give you a hint, though. It's something you can't buy, and it's something that was made especially for Korra and only her."

"Only her . . . I think I know what it is, but I just can't put my finger on it. Maybe I should ask Bumi. He helped Iroh with asking Asami out."

"Ehh, I wouldn't do that. Bumi's methods are . . . interesting. Iroh might have an idea, though. Asami's out shopping with Korra today, so he'll most likely be at the pier."

"Sounds like a pla- wait. Asami and Korra went out shopping?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Did they take Tarrlok and Noatak with them?"

"I believe so. I don't think they were really for it, but Korra and Asami probably dragged them along anyway."

Mako put a hand to his head, "Oh dear, they're in for an adventure. When those girls are out in public together, you know all hell is going to break loose. But, I'll let them experience that first-hand. I'm gonna go talk to Iroh. Thanks, Bo!" Mako wrapped Pabu snugly in a towel and placed him gently on Bolin's lap before grabbing his coat and running out the door excitedly.

Bolin held Pabu to his face, "You know what I was sayin' about Mako's gift for Korra, don't you, Pabu? I'm talkin' about real love."

Pabu just squeaked in response and buried his face in his towel.

Meanwhile, in downtown Republic City . . .

Shopping was one of Korra and Asami's favorite girl bonding past times. They had chosen their present outfits the first time they had gone to Republic City's mall together. Korra's shoes were similar to the old Water Tribe boots she used to wear, but she found them much cuter, and Mako seemed to like them a lot better. They still had fur on the top half of them, with little bows that he always fiddled with when he was bored. Her ocean blue undershirt exposed some of her back and stomach, but was covered with an intricately designed, lacy top with flowy sleeves, also an aquamarine color, and paired with light brown short shorts with a furry hem. Chunky blue bracelets, aquamarine nails, and a similar chunky necklace with rings of blue, gold, and light brown completed it, and it was one of Korra's favorite outfits, as well as Mako's. Rosy lips and mascara made him like it even more.

Asami had replaced her usual blue clip to hold her long, black hair with a dark red one, to go with her bright red top with frilly sleeves. There was a darker texture on the chest, and her short shorts had similar frills on the end. There were also spaces on the sides of the shirt, allowing some of her porcelain skin to peek through, something that Iroh particularly enjoyed. These were paired with deep red nails, dangly orange bangles, a long necklace with autumn colors, and red platform heels. She had her usual red lipstick, mascara, and lavender eyeshadow. They never really had a reason for dressing up, but they always did whenever they went out to Republic City, just for the hell of it.

"Would you hurry up? There are only a few stores left, and we want to get home soon so we can help Pema with dinner," Korra ordered. She stood a few feet ahead of Tarrlok and Noatak with Asami by her side, one hand on her hip while smoothing out her long, wavy hair. She repeatedly stomped her wedge heel lightly, showing her impatience.

"I might be able to, if I didn't have to carry all this shit by myself," Noatak groaned, his voice muffled by the nearly toppling stack of shoeboxes and bags containing the results of Korra and Asami's shopping.

Tarrlok was busy having trouble breathing from stifling laughter, "I'd help, but this is too entertaini- PFFFFFTHAHAHAHAHA!"

"Whenever I think you couldn't be more of an asshole . . ." Noatak grumbled.

"Ugh, fine we'll help. Only because we have a few more stores left," Asami said before taking four boxes off Noatak's tower of shoes. Korra pouted and proceeded to grab three heavy shopping bags, handing one to Tarrlok, who was still laughing incessantly.

"Spirits, I can finally see," Noatak sighed in relief.

"Oh walk it off, you Mary Sue," Korra teased playfully.

The serene sound of a piano kept getting louder as she walked on. Asami had forgotten about making it to the last few stores, almost entranced by the music and determined to find the source. Korra, not noticing the sudden shift in destination, just kept walking aimlessly behind her with the brothers, soothed by the rays of sun shining on the roofless Republic City mall complex. Suddenly, her face smashed into Asami's back, cushioned by her thick, ebony hair.

"SHIT, OW! Next time, warn me when you're going to suddenly stop," Korra groaned, clutching her nose.

"YOU CAN'T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN, KORRA! YOU CAN'T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN," Noatak poked her in the side, imitating what she had said a few days ago in as high of a pitch as his deep voice could go.

Korra's hand collided with the back of his head, "Neither can you," she retorted with an evil smirk.

"Stop abusing me . . ." he whined, before hitting Tarrlok, who was once again laughing and barely breathing.

He abruptly stopped laughing and rubbed his arm, "What was that for!? I didn't hit you!"

"YEAH, AND YOU WEREN'T LAUGHING AND CLAPPING LIKE A RETARDED SEAL THIS WHOLE TIME, WERE YOU TARRLOK?"

"You two are so related," Korra giggled.

Asami, eyes wide, finally broke her silence and poked Korra's shoulder, "Korra, I think you need to see this."

Looking in the direction Asami pointed in, Korra's jaw dropped, before both of them began squealing and bouncing in place. On a small stage in the middle of the complex were two people surrounded by a small crowd. The young man was playing a slow tune on the piano, the lady singing a sweet lullaby, the crowd swaying lightly to the music.

"Wait . . . Why are you two so excited?" Tarrlok inquired, still rubbing his arm from where his brother had punched him.

"We both play. My mother taught me when I was little," Asami closed her eyes and smiled dreamily, remembering the beautiful music Mrs. Sato used to play to lull her to sleep as a child. It was her favorite way to remember her mother, so Korra made it her mission to gather everyone at Narook's every weekend and play duets with her, as a memorial to Asami's mom.

"I learned from my mom, too. She said that it was how she won my dad over, so she taught me too. I didn't use it to get Mako, but he certainly likes it when I play," Korra scratched the back of her head and smiled shyly.

Noatak suddenly butted in, "That still doesn't explain why you're so excited."

Asami grinned, "Well, neither of you have heard us play, so now's the perfect time."

"Wait, how are we both going to play?"

"We're not. You're singing."

Korra shook her head furiously, "W-what, no I'm not! The only people who have heard me sing are you, Mako, Bolin and Iroh. Not even my parents or Tenzin have heard me sing."

"Huh, so the great Avatar Korra can also sing," Tarrlok pondered on it for a moment. "Get up there, let's hear it."

"No! I said they've heard me sing, I never said I was good!"

"She's amazing, by the way," Asami blatantly "whispered." "She wrote the sweetest song for you two, and we had the privilege of hearing it."

Just as the people on stage were exiting, Korra tried to firmly stand in the spot she was in to avoid what was coming, to no avail. Noatak began pushing her through the crowd toward the stage.

"You are going to sing, woman. I am NOT letting you drag me around with you on your shopping antics and let you just REFUSE to sing," he stopped her in front of the microphone. "Besides, if you wrote a song for us, we are not passing up he chance to hear it."

"B-but-"

"JUST DO IT," he patted her cheeks, smoothed out her hair, and walked off the tiny stage, standing next to Tarrlok in the front. Asami was already seated at the piano. All three were grinning at Korra through her glares.

With Korra and Asami on stage, the crowd doubled in size. Korra blushed in embarrassment, but closed her eyes and inhaled deeply to calm herself down. Asami's hands began to glide across the ivory keys, a serene, yet slightly melancholy tune bouncing off her fingers. Korra exhaled, opened her eyes, and began singing a soothing lullaby, her voice flowing smoothly with the piano.

When my brother loved me, everything was beautiful

Every hour we played together, lives within my heart

And when I was sad, he was there to dry my tears

And when he was happy, so was I, when he loved me

Through the summer and the fall, we had each other, that was all

Just he and I together, a perfect family

And when I was lonely, he was there to comfort me

And I knew that he loved me

Tears began to tug at Noatak's blue eyes. He closed his eyes, thinking back to the happy times when he and his brother were children. Back to the good old days. His brother put a hand on his shoulder and looked back at Korra, who was looking directly at them as she sang and smiling, Asami doing the same as she played each note.

So the years went by, dad made us train

And he began to drift away, I was left alone

Still I waited for the day, when he'd say "I will always love you."

Lonely and forgotten, never thought we'd meet again,

He called my name and asked me once again to run away,

Like he loved me, when he loved me

When my brother loved me, everything was beautiful,

Now we'll finally go back to our start

When he loved me

She was still smiling, but tears were falling from Korra's face, as well as over half the crowd, including the two brothers she had written the song for. Asami stood up and pulled her friend into a warm embrace, already crying herself. Korra jumped off the stage into Noatak's arms, giggling and crying at the same time.

"We had our good old days. But we don't need to go back anymore. We don't just have each other, we have a real family," he whispered in her hair. She smiled into his jacket.

Tarrlok put his arm around Asami's shoulder, "After that, I think we need to start going to Narook's more often."

"Just make sure you bring Lin, Tenzin, and his family. They still have to hear her," Korra was going to be way past pissed at her, but she didn't care anymore. In a way, she knew she was just like Tarrlok and Noatak. After meeting Korra, all of them had finally found the perfect family.

A/N – I KNOW IT IS THE WORST, CHEESIEST THING TO ADD TO A FANFIC, BUT I HAD TO MAKE KORRA SING. I JUST HAD TO. It wasn't really just for Korra singing, but when I heard the song, I couldn't help but think she would write something like that to reach out to them. I literally cried when I first heard the song, and it's still hard not to whenever I listen to it. I think it just says a lot about what amazing characters Tarrlok and Noatak really are, so I HAD to add the song in somehow.

I know this chapter is really messy, and I apologize, but I just haven't worked on this story in a really long time. I just started writing again a week ago, so it might take some time to get back into the groove of things. Hopefully I can smooth things out next chapter! I wanted to get in as much of my Noatak, Tarrlok, Korra and Asami bonding in as I could this chapter, so I could focus more on the whole anniversary adventure in the next one. You'll be seeing a lot of Firebender McSexypants-ness next chapter, so stay tuned! Also, I know it seems like Korra isn't really giving the anniversary much importance, as she doesn't really seem to be noticing that Mako's being pretty secretive. But, you'll see what's really going on next time. ;)

Song used is When My Brother Loved Me, by Adriana Figueroa, aka adrisaurus. Here is a link to the song, and subscribe to her channel for more Korra parodies, as well as other great music!

Song: watch?v=DP_X87jd23o

Adriana's Channel: user/adrisaurus