Chapter 7

The next morning Lin woke up to a snoring heiress nearly pushing her off the mattress. The Sato girl had rolled over. Lin looked at the alarm clock on her nightstand. It was an hour before they had to get up. Lin moved closer to the heiress, wrapping her arms around her. She sighed, feeling Asami's legs move around hers, their limbs now tangled.

"What time is it?..." Asami mumbled quietly.

"Around five thirty. We don't have to get up yet." Lin answered.

"Mmmm...good. You tired me out last night." Asami turned her head back, kissing Lin softly. Lin returned it, feeling a blush come to her cheeks.

"But you liked it..." She said, closing her eyes. Asami moved so that Lin was now on top of her.

"Yeah, you're right. I did like it." Asami said, stroking Lin's hair. Lin kissed her collarbone, and under her neck. Asami sighed, grabbing Lin's shoulders. Lin continued upwards, kissing her on the lips, stealing her gasp. Asami groaned into the kiss, wrapping her arms around the metalbender's neck. They pulled away for air.

"You don't regret what we did last night, do you?" Asami asked, holding Lin's face in her hands. Lin looked at her, making eye contact.

"I can't say that I don't regret it, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. I just don't want this to get in the way of your safety. I don't want to see you get hurt." Lin answered, turning her head away. Asami tilted her head back. "Was I not satisfying last night? Was it not good?" She asked, looking hurt.

"No, Asami, it wasn't that at all. You were good. I just don't like taking risks. There could be major consequences for what we just did. Emotional ones, and safety ones as well."

"I don't care what risks there are. I-I like you Lin, and I'm sure you share the same feelings. There's no turning back now." Asami said, kissing the metalbender slowly. She pulled back. "I'm not some defenseless little girl." She whispered, stroking Lin's face. Lin held the heiress in her arms, kissing her again.

"I still find it strange that you like me of all people. Most people find me too intimidating or grouchy." Lin said against Asami's skin, moving lower down her body.

"Well I find it strange that for someone as confident as you, you have a really hard time seeing your own good qualities." Asami replied with a gasp as Lin bit down teasingly on her neck.

"What good qualities?" Lin asked, trailing her tongue down the non bender's neck.

"Well, you are very caring under that hard exterior of yours, you're a great kisser-aaahhhnn! Spirits!" Lin found her sweet spot on her neck. "You are also very determined, sensible, honesty is a big one, and you're so brave." Asami moved Lin up to face her. The metal bender looked at her with hooded eyes, leaning in to kiss her deeply. She puled away once more.

"Do you want to take a bath with me?" She asked. The heiress smiled and nodded. They pulled themselves out of bed, walking to the bathroom. It was small, but clean. Lin turned on the water, waiting for the tub to fill. Asami hugged her from behind, kissing her shoulder, before standing back up to brush her hair quickly. They both got in the tub, facing each other. Lin grabbed a bar of soap and began scrubbing at her arms, before she felt Asami's hand run up her leg. Lin smirked before moving forwards, their bodies touching. She ran her finger tips up the Sato girl's sides, causing the heiress to shiver. She let her hands travel lower, to her hips. Asami pushed Lin back, sitting on her lap. Lin could feel her excitement rub against her thigh. The heiress grabbed one of Lin's hands, leading it down to her center. Lin rubbed her folds, eliciting a groan from her partner. She pinched slightly at her clit, the heiress grabbing her shoulders at the action, her nails digging back into the small red cresents on her back from earlier. Lin inserted two fingers, feeling moisture collect from her intrusion. She pumped her wrist in stroking motions, Asami sighing in pleasure. Soon the heiress reached her climax, leaning against Lin as she came. Lin held the panting Sato girl, running her hands up and down her back. Asami pulled back to look at her, before repositioning herself in the tub. She pushed Lin forwards, getting behind her. She reached down, finding Lin's sex. Lin nearly gasped from the sensation, the Sato girl rubbing her palm against her folds, cupping it. She then felt a finger slide inside her, rubbing against her clit in the process. "Asami..." The heiress began stroking inside her, beckoning her to reach her climax. Lin grunted as she came, pants coming in labored and short gasps. She then relaxed in Asami's arms, letting the afterglow roll into her mind. "That was good..." Lin said, sighing contently. They finished up in the bath, washing themselves up before getting out.

Lin was sitting in the corner of the room, behind Asami who was having a business meeting with her workers. She watched the heiress speak to each one about upcoming investments and sales, and what to improve on in the next line. She waited for the meeting to end, crossing her legs patiently as Asami wrapped up the gathering. Lin stood up when the workers began to leave, her back popping. She walked up to the heiress, leaning on the table.

"Ready to go, Miss Sato?" Lin asked, putting her hand on her hip.

"Yes, it's been a long day. I'm guessing it's back to the apartment again?" Asami asked in a slightly bored tone. Lin picked up on it, thinking for a moment. "We could... take a walk in the park, get some fresh air?" Lin suggested.

"That sounds nice. As much as I like your home, I need to go out tonight for awhile." Asami giggled.

"I know, and I'm sorry for keeping you cooped up in there. I just don't want to ruin the operation." Lin replied, looking around to make sure no one was around before kissing the non bender on the lips. Asami returned it, groaning softly. "No sex until we get home, Chief Beifong." She said, pulling back.

"I know, it's just difficult to wait sometimes." Lin said, smirking. Asami rolled her eyes playfully, walking out of the meeting room. Lin followed, putting on her jacket.

They where walking about the park an hour later, the sun beginning to set. Asami holding Lin's hand when no one was around.

"Asami, I need to ask you this. Do you... will you still want to be with me when I'm old? I don't want you to be stuck with me when you could have someone much more... eligible." Lin looked at the heiress briefly, before turning away.

"Yes, I would stay with you, because I like you. You don't give yourself enough credit, Lin." Asami answered. They stopped walking as Asami cupped her cheek. "I will always like you." She leaned forward, giving the metal bender a kiss.

"I-I like you too." Lin said, returning the kiss. They kept walking, following the park path. It began to get dark, the sun had set. "Asami, I think we should start headi-" Lin was interupted by an ice blade whirring past her face, missing only by about an inch. Lin whirled around, facing their attacker. She jumped in front of Asami as another volley of ice shards came their way. Her armor deflected them, shredding her jacket in the process. Lin sent a boulder in the direction of the attack, hearing a grunt. She turned around just as a fire bender jumped at her, his heel connecting with her forearm as she tried to block it. She was sent back, trying to shield her face from the flames. She heard Asami start fighting another water bender, her martial art skills showing as she moved around him, taking the gang member down. Lin blocked another attack, her arms burning as the metal plates covering them grew hot. She kicked at the fire bender, sending him to the ground where he rolled out of the way from her stomping foot. Lin punched a rock in his direction, catching him by surprise. Lin was then ambushed by another fire bender who had been sitting in a tree above her. She fell down as he landed on her, her armor scraping against the sidewalk. She started back up, only to be kicked harshly in the face. She fell on her back the wind being knocked out of her. Asami didn't fare any better as three benders cornered her, taking her down to a kneel.

"Don't you dare touch her!" Lin barked at them as the fire bender restrained her.

"Well Beifong, it's been a long time." She knew that voice.

"Zolt, let us go." Lin growled, glaring at the triad leader.

"No, this dame owes us a lot'a money. We ain't letting her go until I get what I want." Lin struggled harder, but the fire bender placed a fire dagger by her throat.

"Take me instead." Lin said suddenly, looking the triad leader in the eyes. "I know how much you despise me. I'm worth more than Miss Sato in terms of political stance and inheritance. Take me instead." Lin pressured. Zolt smirked, thinking for a moment. She watched as he contemplated the offer. He turned his chin towards Asami. "She owes us big time. But now that you mention it, you're worth more than enough to cover that." He smirked.

"You gotta deal, Beifong." He motioned for his men to take Lin with them. "Leave Sato here."

"Lin! No! What are you doing?!" Asami cried out, trying to free herself from the gangster's grip.

Lin didn't look back, as she was dragged away. She knew that she would regret it if she did. She could hardly bear the girl's cries. Then everything went black.

Lin woke up in a chair, her mind fogged. She tried looking up, only to wince as the light glared in her eyes. She could hear voices near by, on the other side of the walls. She looked around after adjusting to the overhead light. She was in a small room, the floor and walls made of wood. She cursed as she realized that her armor was gone, she couldn't feel the earth. She sat and waited for something to happen, knowing that Zolt would come in to mock her at any time. She thought about Asami, and how much she hoped that the girl didn't decide to try to find her. She would have no chance alone against the gang on their home turf. She was bound to the chair, around her ankles and forearms. The dry rope cut into her skin, the rough fibers stinging her. She didn't know how long she was in there before Zolt stepped in.

"Look at you, Beifong." He chuckled darkly. "It's funny how the tables have turned, huh?" He walked up to her, grabbing her chin. "When we're done with you, no one will want to be Chief after they find your dead body." Lin looked at him in shock.

"I'm worth more alive than dead." She said, trying to hide her surprise.

"You'd just find us again after we tried ransom. You'd have the entire force on us like an eel hound on a fire ferret. I'm not gonna let that happen." He said, grabbing one of her hands tied to the arms of the chair. He pulled back on it, twisting her wrist. The was a loud crunch as her bones snapped. She cried out, her muscles twitching from the pain. He looked at her, eyes dark and pupils shrunken in. Zolt smirked. He grabbed her chair, pushing it over before kicking her over and over. "This is for all the shit-" Crack. "-You've given me-" Crack. "-Over the years." Her ribs were broken and bruised, her face bleeding. "You've always been a bitch." He kicked her chair again, pushing it harshly against the wall. "So now I'm going to kill you slowly." He walked over, his fists clenched. He picker her up, hitting her jaw with a packed fist. She couldn't breathe, she couldn't see. The last thing she saw before blacking out was his figure walking towards her. He pulled out a knife, and stabbed it into her collarbone. Her screaming could be heard by the entire building.