A/N: I'm terrible at updates sometimes and I'm so sorry for that! Better late than never, right? I hope you enjoy the update! :)

We Can Handle It

Chapter 2

Kya's eyes fluttered opened. She yawned softly, looking down at the children who were still asleep. She looked around the room, seeing Lin in the chair opposite of them. Rohan was in her arms, he smiled touching her face. Lin let out a soft chuckle when he closed his eyes, touching his forehead to her lips. Rohan moved his head back, smiling at her.

Kya smiled. She knew Lin would never admit to how much she loved the kids. As if knowing she was being watched Lin looked over in her direction, making the smile on Kya's face bigger.

"What?" she asked softly.

"Nothing," Kya said quickly. Lin noticed the sparkle in her sapphire eyes. Lin pressed her lips together to restrain from laughing.

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Meelo leaned forward as he rubbed his sleepy eyes. He yawned as he got up and moved towards Lin who was sitting in a chair reading the paper.

"It's about time you got up," said Lin. Meelo sniffled as he climbed up to sit next to Lin and leaned against her tiredly.

"Where's Jinora and Ikki?" he asked.

"Jinora's meditating in the backyard and Ikki is with Kya and Rohan putting a puzzle together."

"Oh," he said as he rubbed his eyes again. Lin smiled wrapping an arm around him. They both sat there, Meelo looking at the pictures on the paper as Lin read it. The phone rang and Meelo quickly grabbed it.

"Chief Beifong's House," he said sternly. "Oh hi, Mako. We're staying here for the weekend while mom and dad leave the city for a weekend getaway. We're having tons of fun! Yesterday Lin played hide and seek with us and it was great! She even let us stay up!" Lin rolled her eyes as she took the phone from Meelo.

"Yes, Mako?" she asked.

"Hey chief. I know you took this weekend off, but some guy came in here saying that he needed to speak with you."

"Why can't he talk to you or someone else?"

"He says that you spoke with him before and you told him that if he had any more trouble to come and speak with you. He says he won't talk to anyone but you." Lin rolled her eyes. It was people like that that made her job agonizing. She sighed heavily looking at the time.

"Alright, I'll be there shortly."

"Alright," Mako said and hung up. Lin groaned as she handed Meelo the phone.

"Don't tell me you have to go to work!" Meelo said with a frown.

"It won't take long. I'll just be in and out."

"Can we come with you?"

"Really?"

"Please!" begged Meelo. Lin exhaled softly.

"Go ask Kya." Meelo's frown immediately turned into a grin as he ran to find his aunt. Lin rolled her eyes but smiled as she headed to her room to get dressed.

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Lin followed them out of the house; she caught a quick glance of her neighbor and rolled her eyes. Kun was an elderly man who came out every now and again to water his flowers. He enjoyed teasing Lin, whenever he got the chance.

Kun looked up from his flowers, hearing the laughter of children. He looked up at the group a bit surprised but smiled a large toothy grin at them.

"First a pretty lady and now four kids!"

"Don't you have gardening to do, old man?" He gave her a hearty laugh in response. Kya stepped forward.

"This is Jinora, Ikki, Meelo, and Rohan. They're Tenzin's children."

"Well aren't they just adorable. Where are you heading?"

"I just need to stop by the station," said Lin.

"And you're taking the kids?"

"What do you think I'm going to do? Lock them up?" Lin asked.

"Yes, actually." Lin narrowed her eyes at the old man.

"Kun! Are you teasing Lin again?" said Ju.

"No dear."

"You better not because I'll let her lock you up!" Kun mumbled something under his breath as he looked back to Lin, Kya, and the kids.

"Hey, mister?" Meelo said looking up at the elderly old man.

"Yes?"

"Has Lin ever arrested you?"

"She's tried, and my wife's almost let her do it." Kun took a quick glimpse towards his wife who was heading in their direction.

"Lin tried to arrest our mom once!" Ikki told them. Kun and Ju smiled at the young girl.

"She also tried to arrest our dad. And she's arrested our uncle Bumi many times. " Kun raised a brow looking at Lin.

"So you tried to arrest everyone but Kya?"

"Well," Lin said looking quite guilty as she bit her lip.

"She's arrested me twice, actually," Kya said with a smirk. Kun looked at Lin with a crooked grin.

"Really?" said Kun. Lin shrugged in response.

"You'd probably do the same if you were the chief of police." Kun glimpsed over this his wife. He'd surly lock his wife up for a bit of fun. Kun smiled and nodded to Lin, Ju pinching his arm, knowing exactly what he was thinking. She looked away from him, a smile replacing the glare.

"I'm glad you're here. I made too much food and I was wondering if the two of you, well perhaps I should say the six of you, like some homemade dumplings?" Her husband rolled his eyes.

"You don't accidently make too much food! Just admit that you made it for them." Ju pursed her lips at her husband.

"Alright, I know the two of you don't cook much so when I cook I like to make extra for you! Are you happy now, Kun?!"

"Don't know why you didn't just say that in the first place," Kun huffed as he looked back to Kya and Lin.

Kya and Lin looked at one another.

"It's very thoughtful of you, Ju," said Kya. "You know you don't have to."

"But I wanted to. The two of you are so sweet and you've helped us out in more ways than one so it's really nothing."

"You can drop by when you come back from the station," said Kun. Meelo used his airbending to get to Lin's shoulders.

"We shouldn't be long," Kya informed.

"Who knows, by the time you get back, she'll make you cupcakes," mumbled Kun.

"Well if I do, you're certainly not getting any!" Ju stated.

"See you soon," said Lin but the couple didn't notice as they continued to bicker.

"You don't even let me eat some of the sweets," said Kun.

"That's because some things aren't good for you! Excuse me for wanting you to live!" The group walked away from the squabbling neighbors.

"I like them," said Meelo. "They're really nice."

"They kind of remind me of you two," said Jinora.

"When you two argue about silly stuff," Ikki giggled.

"Are you comparing me to Kun?!"

"Well…" Jinora couldn't help but smile at Lin's reaction.

"Perhaps I will lock you kids up in a cell," said Lin. Meelo put his hands under her chin.

"What about me?"

"You can hide the key." Meelo smiled brightly to himself. That sounded like good fun to him.

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Before going to the station they stopped for some food. It seemed like Meelo was taking every chance he could get to eat fast food.

"Hey chief," Mako said as the group entered the Station.

"Good afternoon, Mako. How's everything going?"

"Everything was going fine until someone came in here looking for you. Said he's been calling complaining about neighborhood kids."

"I'll take care of it. Where is he?"

"He's waiting in your office."

"Alright," she stepped forward but then turned back to Mako. "Mako?"

"Yeah chief."

"Help keep an eye on those kids."

"Yes ma'am."

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Lin walked back out of her office, directing the man to leave, as he did so she followed, noticing the few who were on their lunch break surrounding the kids.

"That's why I want to be like Lin. She's the best! I hope I grow up as strong and cool as her!" Meelo grinned from ear to ear.

"Does that mean you want to be a cop?" asked a young woman.

"That would be awesome! Fighting bad guys with Lin!

"Looks like you got quite the admirer, chief," Mako said with a grin. Lin smirked as she crossed her arms.

"Get back to work."

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Before returning home, they stopped by Kun and Ju's house, picking up the dumplings that Ju had made for them. Ju had surprised the children with cupcakes as well. Kun didn't want them to know but it was his idea to make them, and he had help out the best he could. Of course Kun had denied it, stating that his wife was only trying to make him look kindhearted.

When they had returned home, the kids ate a cupcake before running out to the backyard.

Lin chased the kids around the back yard playing tag. Of course they had agreed to no bending, since in the past, it had gotten them into trouble since they were a tad bit reckless.

Kya came outside, just after putting Rohan down for a nap. She placed her hands on her hips as she watched Lin grabbed Ikki. Ikki shrieked with delight as she tried to escape. Lin grabbed hold of Jinora who burst out into a fit of laughter as Meelo ran into Lin making her loose her footing. She fell to the ground and started laughing herself as Meelo fell back on his butt. Meelo looked to Kya and his eyes went wide.

"Uh oh," he said softly.

Kya smiled cynically as she used her waterbending, bending a large amount of water over Lin and the children's head and with one swift movement the water fell on top of them, drenching them from head to toe. They all laughed, even Lin as she pushed her hair out of her face. After running around for so long, the water felt nice.

The children used their airbending to dry off quickly. Meelo looked at Lin, noticing her mood and thought that he should help her. He used his airbending, bending the air around her like some kind of tornado. When he finished, he could help but laugh. The other's looked over to Lin and did the same. Lin's hair was a giant poof on top of her head, similar to an afro.

"Seriously? It's not funny."

"Oh yes it is," Kya said as she wiped a tear from her eye. "It's a great look for you, Lin. You should wear your hair like that more often," she said with a smirk.

"Ha, ha, ha," Lin said sarcastically as she ran her fingers through her hair in the effort to tame it down.

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They all sat down for dumplings, speaking about this and that. However things changed when Ikki brought up Kai.

"Admit it! You want to marry him!"

"I do not." Jinora's cheeks went red with embarrassment. Even if Jinora were to like him, she didn't know if she'd marry him!

"Oh yes you do!" Ikki said with a wicked smirk. Jinora pursed her lips as she used her airbending to push Ikki's plate to her face, the plate falling on the table, her face covered in food.

"Oops," Jinora said with a smirk. Ikki glare at her sister her hands flying up to do the same thing to Jinora. The eldest child looked wide-eyed at her sister. Meelo started to laugh at the two and both of his sisters threw food in his direction and within an instant the kids had started a food fight. Rohan hit the tables with his hands and throwing food up in the air with hands.

Food was flying back and forth when Lin hit her fits on the table. Sure it was funny at first but now it was just getting terribly out of hand. "If one of you airbends again, you going to spend the night in jail!" she warned. Meelo, Ikki and Jinora pressed their lips together as they looked at the earthbender. Lin looked at everyone at the table waiting for someone to even try to push her.

To their surprise Rohan passed gas, for a moment levitating out of his seat. The children burst out laughing and Lin couldn't help but snicker as she covered her face with one of her hands. Lin looked up to Kya who was holding her hand over her mouth, trying her best not to laugh but Rohan started to laugh at his siblings and she couldn't help but snort.

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After dinner, because of the mess, the kids had to bathe. First Jinora, then Ikki. Next of course was Meelo.

"Meelo!"yellled Lin.

"You can't make me!"

"What is going on?!" Kya shouted.

"You're nephew is running around the house naked and he refuses to take his bath." Kya started to laugh. "It's not funny!"

Lin moved closer to Kya, whispering something under her breath before she made a mad dash to catch Meelo.

Lin scooped him up hurrying into the bath. Kya waited patiently until Lin got him into the tub. Kya used her waterbending to drench the boy, splashing Lin who was near him. As soon as the water hit his skin Meelo slumped down, knowing that he had been defeated.

"Ugh! You got me wet," Lin complained, wiping her face with her hand.

"This was your idea, not mine!" Kya said as she placed her hands on her hips. There was no way she was going to let Lin blame her for this.

"Well… At least he's in the bath now."

"You guys are no fun," muttered Meelo, as he looked down at the water.

"Do you want to stink?" Lin asked as she raised a brow to the boy.

"How are you going to get a girlfriend if you stink?" Kya asked.

"Bolin has a girlfriend and he stinks." Both Kya and Lin laughed. It was true that Bolin sometimes did stink, usually because he sweats nervously or he doesn't shower right after sparing.

"Well you're already in the tub so I suggest you get scrubbing."

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When Meelo finished his bath, Lin got his pajamas and made sure that he actually got dressed. Lin and Meelo walked into the kitchen, Kya and the girls had the radio on and were dancing as they were cleaning up. Meelo happily joined in as he started to wave is arms to the music. Kya turned and her eyes lit up seeing Lin.

"Come on, Lin. You know you want to," Kya said as she swayed her hips reaching out for Lin. Meelo pushed Lin into Kya. She grabbed hold of her lover's waist for support as straightened up, turning her head to scowl at Meelo. She tried to pull away but Kya held on tight, smiling sweetly.

Lin rolled her eyes but smiled when Kya pecked her on the lips.

Lin and Kya moved apart and switched partners. Kya started to dance with Ikki as Lin danced with Jinora. Lin smiled as she started twirling Jinora in circles.

After dancing for quite some time the kids started to get tired and since they still wanted to listen to the music they decided they'd sleep in the sitting room once again. Ikki was the first one to fall asleep, Rohan was second and Jinora later.

Lin had tucked in Meelo before returning to the kitchen.

Kya was finishing tidying up the kitchen and was just about to turn off the radio when Lin wrapped her arms around her waist and began to sway with the music. Kya smiled. Lin rested her chin on her shoulder, kissing her cheek.

Kya turned, wrapping her arms around Lin's neck. Lin pulled their bodies together in an embrace, beginning to sway with the music.

"Jinora," Meelo said softly. Jinora opened her tired eyes.

"What is it, Meelo?" she asked quietly.

"Do you think Lin and Kya are soul mates like mom and dad?" Meelo looked back at his aunt and Lin.

"Soul mates?" Jinora said, her brow rising slightly, following his gaze at the dancing couple.

"Well mom says when you're with your soul mate you feel complete… Like they're your other half."

"So?"

"Well dad said the reason Kya left when she was younger was because she was trying to find herself."

"And?" Jinora sat up a bit, looking at her brother with a raised brow.

"Ever since Lin and Kya have been together, she hasn't left… So maybe Lin is her soul mate and she doesn't have to leave anymore because she's finally found what she was looking for." Jinora smiled brightly at her brother. Jinora and Meelo looked off into the kitchen, the two women came together to kiss.

Jinora covered her brother's eyes, laughing softly. "Go to bed, Meelo. Give them some privacy," she said softly. Meelo closed his eyes, snuggling under the blanket. Before falling asleep he peeked one last time, seeing Kya and Lin embracing each other as they moved to the soft rhythm of the music. He closed his eyes once again, a smile across his face, falling into a peaceful sleep.

A/N: This is possibly the lamest, yet cutest thing I have ever written and I am just so happy right now. xD I hope you enjoyed the update! Have a lovely day or night!