Turning Pages

Summary: Korra and Mako are an unlikely couple, yet it doesn't stop them from being together. They bicker, joke, and live through the good and the bad. They do this because in the end, they know it's going to be worth it.

First Impressions

Korra and Mako's relationship had been flowing smoothly, well as smooth as smooth can be since they'd only been together for a couple of days. Ever since that night where the two young adults confessed their love for one another, they had agreed to work on their relationship. This would mean more understanding and less bickering, of course old habits die hard, but they were willing to work on it. They had also agreed to tell their friends and family of their relationship status together.

This agreement led to Tenzin, Pema, the kids, Asami, Bolin, and Pabu being ushered into the dining room one day, with the only information of,"It's pretty important," from both Korra and Mako.

From the looks of it, Asami could only guess that Mako finally made his move. "Well good job, Mako." Asami thought with a sly smile.

The rest of the family, Bolin, and Pabu waited in the dining room, discussing how anxious they were to hear whatever news they had to say. Their discussions died down when Korra walked in, hand in hand with Mako, wearing a huge smile on her face. Korra opened her moth to say something when Ikki decided it was a good time to bombard the young couple with an accusation.

"Oh my Spirits! Korra and Mako are getting married! I knew it! I knew it! I knew it!" Ikki squealed.

Korra and Mako's eyes grew wide, as well as the rest of the families.

"Korra, is this true?" Tenzin demanded. "She's just 17. No, she would never think about marriage, not with Amon running around!" Tenzin thought.

Korra's eyes grew even wider, now stammering with her words, "W-what? Tenzin! T-this isn't what Mako and I called you guys-"Korra was interrupted again by Bolin.

Wearing a concerned expression he voiced to Mako, "Bro, aren't you with Asami?" The family froze, now realizing that statement.

"Seems like no one notices the relationship changes around here," Korra, Mako and Asami thought.

"If you guys give me a chan—"Korra could not believe how many times she'd been interrupted already. This time, the person who interrupted the young Avatar was Mako. Wait. Mako?

Mako wore a big grin, a mischievous look flicking through his eyes.

"I didn't know you guys caught on so fast! I'm not with Asami anymore, Bo." Mako stated, calmly, "Korra and I are getting married."

Korra could not believe what she was hearing. She dragged Mako out of the dining room, ignoring the questions the family were now throwing at the young couple.

"Mako! What in Agni's name are you doing? I do not remember any plans of a wedding!" Korra yelled, throwing her hands up in exasperation.

Mako could only chuckle; the mischievous look in his eyes came back again.

"We're here to tell them about our relationship! Not try getting us killed! Did you see the look on Tenzin's face?" Korra ranted on.

"Korra, relax." Mako said, "Let's just…have fun with this okay? Mess around with them. We're gonna do things together, right?"

Korra now understood what Mako was implying. "A prank? Mako, this it weird, coming from you…but I like it."

The young Avatar now shared the same mischievous look in her eyes, along with a cheshire-like grin.

Asami and Bolin sat in the dining room, hearing the comments the others were making.

"Korra cannot marry anyone! She needs to focus on other things." Tenzin muttered, glaring at the floor.

"Tenzin, I think it's really sweet, but I we should convince them to wait..." Pema said, hoping to calm her husband down.

"Mommy! Mr. Scarf Man is going to marry Korra?" Meelo yelled, earning a laugh from Asami.

"Mr. Scarf-Man," Bolin thought, "Oh, I'm gonna use that from now on."

Jinora and Ikki were talking about helping with the "wedding" and how "romantic" that the two finally found their true love.

Korra and Mako re-entered the dining room, silencing the very talkative group.

Korra cleared her throat, and continued from where she left off. "Sorry about that everyone. I was just caught off guard that you guys found out so fast!"

Asami gave them a very confused look. "This isn't what I thought they were going to talk about…" her mind trailed off.

Mako nodded, "Yea, well we're getting married. We realized that we're each other's soul mate…and Korra is pregnant."

An uneasy silence was errupted. Even the silence was heard in the Spirit World. Asami could only drop her jaw, and Bolin, who had be silent the whole time, choked on air. Korra nodded, rubbed her flat belly, and grinned. Tenzin just about blew a fuse.

"WHAT? Korra! I would expect better from you," He boomed, face contorted with anger, "and you!" he pointed to Mako, "I would expect you to control yourself. Aren't you with Miss Sato!" Tenzin now stood up, inching closer and closer to the couple. The rest of the group sat back, cowering in fear. "I cannot believe what I'm hearing! Pregnant? Korra! Your parents must know about this and wha-WHAT ARE YOU LAUGHING ABOUT?" Tenzin demanded, noticing the two stifling laughs, doing their best not to double over. Asami was the first to catch on.

"Nice prank you guys," Asami said playfully, "You almost got us there."

Tenzin now slumped in posture, signaling defeat and confusion. "Korra? Mako? A prank?" he blubbered out.

The two could only nod their heads, grinning at each other. "Oh thank the Spirits," Tenzin sighed, relieved that the young girl he saw as another daughter wasn't getting married or pregnant.

"Okay, you two. What did you really want to tell us?" Pema insisted. Mako and Korra now regained their composure, and held hands.

"We wanted to tell you guys," Korra started, "That we're together now." Mako finished.

Pema grinned, along with the rest of the children, but from Ikki and Jinora you could hear, "Monkeyfeathers! I wanted a wedding!"

Bolin cheered, happy for his brother, but halted to say with much venom in his voice, "Mako, if you ever hurt Korra, terrible things will happen. Terrible things," Asami agreed, "Count me in on this Bolin. If I ever see Korra cry, consider yourself road kill."

Beads of sweat formed on Mako's forehead, surprised to hear threats from his own brother and ex-girlfriend, now friend. Korra can only laugh at her friend's antics.

"That's what we wanted to tell you guys. Just letting you guys know, instead of being surprised when you see us with each other more," Korra said, eyes wandering the room to see if all her friends and, what she considered Tenzin, Pema, and the kids, her family were okay. She saw that no one had an objection to their relationship and she sighed, full of relief.

Tenzin piped up, "Korra, you still have to focus on your training, so no slacking, got that?"

Korra's infamous pout showed, and about to say something back when Mako, ONCE AGAIN, interrupts, "Don't worry, Master Tenzin. I'll make sure Korra won't slack off!" and winked.

Korra sighed exasperatedly, "How many more times am I going to be interr—"Mako, just for the fun of it, kissed her.

The family plus Bolin and Asami laughed, and when Mako and Korra parted ways, the young Avatar couldn't help but laugh as well. The young couple starred into each other's eyes, forgetting about the others in the room for a moment, showing how happy that their relationship was accepted by the family.