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CHAPTER 6

After Lin told Korra about not being special, she went directly to her office and decided to let it go. She did some of paperworks. After that Lin took a break. She brewed a nice jasmine tea for herself. After she took a sip, she couldn't help but to think about what she said to Korra before they separated this morning. " don't think you're someone special" Lin told herself that Korra deserved what she said. Lin counted the things that Korra did the time she was in republic city. As she attempted to settle the cup in her desk, she absentmindedly placed it at the edge of the table and dropped the cup in her lap. Lin yelped from the pain from the newly brewed hot tea. Lin hurriedly went to the bathroom and douses the affected area with water. While the water ran down to her thighs, she felt relieved. As soon as she felt relieved a thought came into her. I wished that Korra were here to mend my burn, if she knew how to heal with her water bending. Just as the thought passed by, she slapped her face and stood up quickly, making her wound bump the faucet and caused further damage. She looked closely to her wound, she was in pain but managed to keep her voice down so as not to attract attention especially from her officers. Just then she heard footsteps and voices coming to the bathroom, she hurriedly fixed herself trying to act normal and for them not to notice how clumsy she was in getting a burn and making a further damage to it. She hurriedly went out before they can come in. the officers made way for her and didn't care. She went back to her office and looked in her desk for some bandages. Lucky she got one. She wrapped her wound and continued to work. While she was working, she couldn't help but to think about the things she said to Korra, the same words, twice. Mother? Do you think I did the right thing? To her? Lin imagined that she was talking to her mother. Of course she wouldn't expect an answer. Her office was silent. Did I do the right thing?

Lin barely finished her work. She was preoccupied by the thoughts pestering her. so before going home, she decided to visit her mother's grave. On her way there, she saw a silhouette of a person lying next to her mother's grave. Who is that? Seems familiar, Korra maybe? I hope. She couldn't see it clearly because it was already dark but she could feel the familiarity of the person's presence. Lin decided to take closer look. She was right. It was she! Korra lying next to her mother's grave. What the hell is she doing here? She is supposed to be at the air temple by now. why is she here?

Lin was surprised when Korra asked the question she was supposed to ask. "I should be the one who's asking you that!" Lin replied as she straightened up her posture and crossed her hand in front of her.

" I… uhh… I… wassss… just visiting. What are you doing here anyway chief? isn't it a little late already?" Korra said, almost scrambled her words when she appeared out of nowhere. Just a while ago she was thinking of her and now 'boom' she magically appeared right in front of her face.

"what am I doing here? She's mother. I have the right to visit her anytime of the day or night when I want to." Lin raised her voice a little at Korra to make a point. "okay okay… spirits, are you always like that? Korra said it softly so that only she can hear. Unfortunately Lin heard it clearly. With her vulcan hearing she can not to mention her hardcore training with her mother. " yes, as a matter of fact I am." Lin answered Korra. Korra was surprised that she heard it. " you heard it? Why? How?" Korra said really shocked. " as you can see we are the only ones here, and my mother trained me. Now answer my question, what are you doing here?"

" like I said, just visiting. Got a problem with that?"

Lin wanted to bury her in the ground with frustration. With all the things she has been thinking about Korra and Korra and Korra. She couldn't even do her job properly, of course there's a problem with that.

"yes, no… I don't know okay?! Happy?" Lin said. She didn't really know what to say which was very unusual of her. just then she grunted in pain from the burn she just had this morning. She hissed loud enough for Korra to notice.

Korra didn't mind what Lin just said what she cared about is Lin is in pain.

"hey! You okay? What happened to you?" Korra said as she moved in closer to her and knelt down to check on what Lin is covering in her thigh. It was obvious that she has a wound in there even though it was covered from her uniform.

" I'm fine. I don't need you. Go home!" Lin said still in pain as she pushed Korra away. Korra was pushed.

"hey you're in pain. Obviously you have a wound. I can heal that! Master Katara thought me how!" Korra said as she raised her voice. She was really worried.

" I don't need your help. I don't need you. Just go!" Lin raised her voice and it was higher than Korra. She didn't want to do that but she was really confused about her feelings for her. She didn't mean to say that she doesn't need Korra. Lin needed her.

" you keep on telling me that I am not special and you don't need me. Very well can you explain to me when you followed be back to the air temple one night and came in rushing to my room to check on me after I screamed? Can you explain when you slept with me the time I needed some company? Huh? Can you? Can you?" Korra tried to be strong. She tried to hold back her tears and sound as tough as she can be. But tears are building up in her eyes and her voice isn't cooperating as well.

" I don't need this. I'll go home!" Lin said then she turned away.

Korra didn't let her go this time. She run to her and hugged her tight not letting her go. " I don't care what you say. Just… just hear me out…" this is it… no turning back now… Korra turned Lin to her direction and looked into her eyes. All the confidence in her heart is building up then she opened her mouth trying to speak. Nothing. Nothing came out. Silence dawned to them. then she finally blurted, " at least let me heal you. After that I will be out of your hair." Korra said it like she was letting Lin go. And she was. Korra thought that Lin might think it's crazy.

Lin for a second she thought that Korra is going to say something she might regret. Then she agreed at her offer. "fine" she raised her uniform exposing only the wounded area. Korra bended water and healed the wound. With her water bending she could also assess the whole body's condition. She found out that there are many bruises and recently repaired bones. Korra thought of healing it but she doubted that Lin would allow it so she tried to radiate the healing and soothing from the wound to her whole body. She didn't let Lin to notice it. After she's done she said " there, you're healed. Now I'll be out of your hair." Korra grabbed her bag and turned away. She was disappointed in herself for chickening out into confessing. she was also mad at herself for being so pushy that almost sent Lin to the edge. But she let herself smile even though it was a little amount of time with her she was glad that she made that side trip.

Lin watched her get away. She wanted to stop her but her rules of herself hindered her. she was hurt from Korra's promise to be out of her way. She thought it was better but when Korra turned back she realized that it was worse. She was mad at herself for not figuring out what she really feel about Korra and why can't she explain the past events that she had with her.

The next morning, the fire ferrets were practicing for their match against the wolf bats. While taking a break, the song from the radio changed into the voice Korra dreaded the most. It was Amon threatening that if they wouldn't close the arena there will be consequences. Korra knew that Tenzin would close down the arena so she and the brothers hurriedly went to the council. They tried to talk the council especially Tarlock into it but nothing. Just before Tarlock is about to close the deal, a metal rope smashed the hammer Tarlock was holding. To their surprised they all looked at the direction where the rope came. It was chief Bei Fong. Korra thought of all people, she showed up. Why is she here?

" I can't believe I am saying this, but I agree with the avatar."

" you do?" Tarlock asked

" yeah, you do? Korra asked to and forgot about the thought she had before she could even speak

"I expect this cut and run response from Tenzin"

Tenzin just squinted his eyes.

" but the rest of you, come one show a little more back bone. It's time for the benders of this city display some strength than unity against the equalists"

"we must prevent the conflict between the benders and non benders from escalating in an all out war. The council is not changing their decision." Tenzin said with a high voice.

Tarlock seemed interested and supported the chief's proposal.

" if you keep the arena open, my metal benders and I will provide extra security during the championship match. There's no better force to deal with the chi blockers our armor is impervious to their attacks." Lin said proudly.

" are you saying that you will personally take responsibility for the safety of the spectators?" Tarlock said bluffing

" I guarantee it." Lin replied with proud

"it's hard to argue with the chief of police's record. All in favor of the chief?" tarlock said as the other council members raised their hands. With that the meeting is adjourned. Lin turned her back when she caught Korra's eye. They had an eye conversation for a second. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Both of their eyes said the same thing. They stopped looking at each other when Tenzin called her for a private conversation. Tenzin told Lin that he didn't want to see Lin get hurt and that Tarlock is playing him. Tenzin also told her that he would be there for Korra's safety. Tenzin treating her like a helpless girl irritated Lin. She walked away as she past Korra.

"e.. excuse me chief Bei Fongi just want to thank you for your help… it… really.. means… a lot." She frowned when Lin ignored her.

" uhh, what is her deal? Even when she's on my side she's against me." Korra asked Tenzin. " I have known Lin since we were children. She's always been… challenging" Tenzin said. "What did your father did to make her hate the avatar so much?"

"my father and Lin got along very well. I'm afraid her issues are with me."

"ohh.. wait a second.. it all makes sense now you and bei fong, bei fong and you.. you two were a couple.!"

" what? Where did you get that?" Tenzin was shocked by the revelation and looked around to see if someone else was there?

" huh, you're wife!"

"criminey, I'll have to have a word with her" Tenzin didn't try to deny it since it was already obvious.

" soo.. Pema stole you from bei fong. I'm surprised that she didn't try to throw her in jail."

"oh she did, anyway Pema didn't steal me. Lin and I were growing were growing apart for some time. We both had different goals… why am I even telling you? It all happened a long time ago and we've moved past it."

" apparently bei fong hasn't"

"wha… what do you mean? Of course she did! Shouldn't you be back home already?

" see you at home, mister heartbreaker!" with that Tenzin walked away.

Korra headed straight to the dock. She wanted to go to a side trip to her office or her mother's grave. She thought about what happened earlier. She really admired Lin. When Korra came out of the building, she saw Lin. She ran towards her. When Korra was a few yards from her, she stopped when the events last night crossed her. she remembered her promise to her to stay out from her. she then took a one last look and turned to the street towards the dock.

Lin felt her presence and knew that Korra was running towards her. she felt bad when she stopped and turned away. That's when she remembered that Korra would stay out of the way. Lin thought it would be better without her but she was wrong. Now Korra isn't around to piss her off she keeps on missing her. she asked herself if she made the right choice. She asked herself if the fact that she sided to Korra about opening the arena is about seeing her or doing her duty to the republic city. She was so confused but before she went on her way she looked back to see Korra. She never saw her again.

The night of the tournament came. Everything was in place. Lin and her metal bending police officers checked, double checked and triple checked the whole arena. Fleets of airships are surrounding the arena. Everything is in place, for now. Tenzin approached Lin and kept on asking about the safety of the arena. Lin snapped and told him to go away and let her do her job. Tenzin told her to work with him like the old times, as a friend. Lin promised to try to be less abrasive. The tournament started. A lot of spectators were there. The fight started. Of course there was cheating happening. The wolf bats paid off the referee to be on their sides. Tenzin noticed the cheating happening. Lin was surprised that Tenzin knew the rules of pro bending. The fire ferrets barely made through the first round and they noticed what's going on. Korra wanted to play dirty as well but Mako stopped her and they decided to play fairly according to the rules. Tahno and Korra are up to the stage. Tahno accepted the challenge making face to the avatar and underestimating her. as the referee blew the whistle Korra knocked out Tahno with a single blow. With that they won the round.

" I can't believe your sweet tempered father reincarnated into that girl. She's toughened her nails ." Lin said with her eyes fixed on Korra and her face with a little smile.

" reminds me of someone else I knew that age. You two might get along if would give her a chance." Tenzin said. Lin raised her eyebrow but in the end she smiled and careful for Tenzin not to notice. "hmm".

Round three is up and there is still tension between the two teams. The bell rang, the wolf bats bombed the fire ferrets with attacks. The fire ferrets desperately held in to their defense. The wolf bats pulled in another illegal move. the fire ferrets were knocked out of the ring.

Out of frustration Tenzin yelled " oh come one that's a dirty one! Open your eyes ref!" the wolf bats were declared as the champion again for the fourth time. Just then from the spectators an electric shock was happening. The equalists have been there the whole time. Lin was electrocuted before Tenzin could warn her. at the same time, Tenzin was electrocuted too. Both of them were unconscious from the shock. At the arena, Amon arrived. His loyal servant had electrocuted the water and rendered the fire ferrets unconscious, which gave him the opportunity to tie them. at the stage, Amon showed everyone his ability of taking bending away, permanently. He took Tahno's water bending. With that he got into his ride and lifeted them up to the roof. Before he could escape, Pabu freed them from being tied and Korra hurriedly came after them. Korra bended the water and made a water tornado. But it wasn't enough. Soon she began to fall, before she could plummet down a metal rope grabbed her. Korra held onto the rope and she looked up. She saw her. she saw Lin, soaring and giving her a boost to run after Amon. Lin threw Korra upward. Korra got into the plates the equalists is riding. As Amon went it and even before they could close the door. Korra gave them a big blast of fire. She tried to fight the other equalists. That's when she saw Amon's airships. Before an equalist hit Korra, Lin caught it and brought down with a loud thud. Two equalists knocked Korra from where she is. She landed on the roof. Lin got caught one of the plates and secured a rope to it. Before she could reel herself in, the loyal servant of Amon, hit her from the back and electrocuted her. soon three equalists are charging towards her. but before they could land an attack at her they were attacked from behind by Korra. She knocked the three equalists. The loyal servant was about to attack Lin but the fire bending kick from Korra stopped him. He tried to run away but Korra managed to give him a blazing fire kick. Then he stopped and tried to attack her with electrocution. He was countered again by the chinese get up fire kick from Korra. The fight went on. Then the two equalists came charging at her. Lin struggled to regain balance and sat up to see what is going on. When she saw the two equalists charging at Korra she caught them . she stood up and looked back at the ship. Now without anyone stopping her, she grabbed on of the cables and reeled herself in. Korra and the servant were still fighting. Just after Korra gave the final blow the roof cracked and she went plummeting down, Lin saw it and hesitated. She let go of the cable and bended the rope towards Korra. Korra, got a grab on it. Lin swung her to safety. Lin held Korra's hand and helped her up. "You all right?" Korra wanted to scream at her for her her actions, first she was mad then she is helping her. What's her deal? But Korra let that all slip away, and answered " fine, thanks to you."

" don't mention it kid"

Both of them looked at Amon's airship leaving. " Looks like we lost this one."

Mako hurriedly went to her and hugged her. following him are Bolin and Pabu worried as well.

"I can't believe Amon did this." Lin turned toward Tenzin. Tenzin place his hand on her shoulder. " I played right into hands" Lin said it gloomily.

" he played us all. Republic city is at war."

After the events in the arena, Lin just wanted to lie on her bed and get some sleep. She hadn't had a good sleep since the yelling between Korra and her. it got worse when Korra said to stay out. When she went inside, she saw Korra waiting. "what are you doing here? I thought you already went back with Tenzin."

" yeah, I did. But I couldn't help but to think if you are okay. So I snuck out."

"geez, you're getting a lot of people being worried about you. And I don't need you're sympathy over me. Go home. And this time, I won't follow you."

"you know what I don't really get you. First you were furious at me. Then you cared for me, then you go angry again, you saved me, and now angry again. Seriously, what is you deal?"

" I don't know! I'm tired. Now go home before I call Tenzin to personally pick you up." Lin approached the phone near her.

before Lin could get a hold of the phone, Korra grabbed her hand and pulled her close to her and kissed her. Korra didn't know what to do. she didn't mean to kiss her. she just wanted to talk. But that didn't as planned. Lin pulled away and slapped her. Korra turned at her and " I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that."

" damn right. You shouldn't. what do you think you are doing?"

"I don't know too okay. It's been bugging me too. Ever since I met you. The night after you jailed me, you kept going on my mind and I couldn't sleep well. The time that Bolin got kidnapped, you kept appearing in my head. The time when you followed me I was happy and I got the first good sleep in my stay here the time when I appeared at your door at hugged you, I never felt so safe. I came here that night because I was so scared of Amon when he threatened me that he will take my bending away in the right time. I couldn't think of someone but you. The time when you told me that I am not special or anything and you don't need me until now hurt me. The promise I said in staying out of your way broke me into pieces. I tried so hard to fight these feelings. I tried not to indulge them, but you kept on appearing. When you caught me hanging around Toph's grave last night. I thought about you. I kept on weighing things. And in the end I chose you. I... like… you… I like you, Lin."

Lin couldn't believe to what she is hearing. She had the same feelings about her too. She didn't know what burden she has been carrying. Being the avatar and stuff, Lin thought that was the whole burden she is carrying. But there's more to that. Korra kept on thinking about her like crazy so as she. Lin could see Korra crying silently and trying not for her to notice. Mother? Should I go for this? I like her too. I just don't know. The age gap… her being the avatar and me being the chief… there are so many factors that points out to stop this before it's too late.

" you like her don't you? Nothing is too late for love. If you kept on thinking about the factors that will make you separate, you won't have true happiness. You get strength from her too. She does the same."

But I get strength from you. You have always been there for me even when you're gone

"I know, and I always have but here's someone who will love and respect you. And you deserve it. I will support you in whatever decision you will make. It will be a tough road. But you will make it. you are a Bei Fong and you deserve happiness. If it is with her, I don't see anything wrong in trying?"

Lin moved in close to her and wiped the tears from her eye. Korra was shocked by her gesture and held Lin's hand to her face. Lin allowed it and slowly placed her lips into hers. Korra, cried even more. She wrapped her arms around Lin's neck and returned the kiss. They slept together in Lin's bedroom. Slept as in … make love

That's it for chapter 6… I don't even know what I am writing already… I'm sorry if its not nice… looking forward to your reviews then ) please be gentle