Title: Hard Labor

Rating: M

Fandom: Legend of Korra

Character Paring: AmonxKorra, former MakoxKorra, MakoxAsami

Author's Notes:

Hey guys.. I'm really sorry again for the delays and how short this is! Mid Terms are next week and all that stuff, so I will try and update as best I can until my spring break. But I will definitely give you come good chapters then! I really feel bad for the lack of updates but I won't allow this ff to die! I swear!

Korra awoke baffled at the previous events. She didn't understand how he was so hard with her, and yet soft at the same time, physically as well as emotionally. Trying to shrug off her concern the young Avatar went along with her daily business and soon the days passed by. Periodically Korra would 'misbehave' in mild ways so she could explore her newfound world of pleasure. Amon's behavior with her continued to be serious, but there was an underlying kindness that she couldn't quite understand.

Although her stay in his suite, the compound, had become comfortable Korra's desire to flee became greater with each passing day. Bending, which was a part of her life, was banned while she was at the compound, causing her annoyance as well as a sullen, bitter attitude that Amon had surprisingly ignored on multiple occasions. Soon as her days passed Korra discovered a way for her to escape. She understood that she was outside of Republic City surprisingly not far, although the camp was very well hidden.

The equalists had stopped chi blocking the Avatar after she had become compliant, as well as their leader's lover. Her status was not a secret at the camp and as she walked in the hallway, lead by guards, she could hear them whispering softly the moment her back was turned. Korra's light blush didn't help her as she looked around the area of land in which she exercised. She was allowed metal weights, as well as resistance bands, and a path that moved through the forest. Looking at the guards around her she couldn't help but grin softly. She knew her plan would work, especially since today was the day she went on a run, and her guards were new.

Looking at the young man next to her she nodded and started running, with them behind her she looked back at the compound door with eyes filled with sorrow. She knew she would miss her foe, although she had no reason. Time passed and Korra became short of breath as her clad feet pounded against the pathway. Although rather cold she had always insisted on wearing shorts and comfortable clothing, claiming that, although not fire bending, there was heat within her.

Slowing down to a soft jog she looked at her guards and smiled, her previously rapid pace had caused them to become tired, and the weight of their jackets had become a burden. Without blinking Korra quickly moved her arms, the snow around her melting almost instantaneously as it gathered around her captors. As her hands moved downward the temperature of the water decreased and froze quickly. She had expected issues, slightly surprised with the ease of her escape. The only disruption was the yells and growls of her angry guards.

"So long!" she said quickly before running down the beaten path, diverting quickly, careful to water bend the snow around her, allowing her path to be almost nonexistent. The soft pattering of her feet was the only sound in the forest. She didn't recognize her surroundings but as soon as she knew she was far enough away an almost inaudible whistle was heard. Korra stopped for a moment, sighing softly to herself, closing her eyes she secretly hoped that Naga had never given up on her. She knew her spirit animal loved her and wouldn't stop searching unless hurt. The thoughts caused concern to ripple through her as breathed deeply. 'I can't stop now… I will find Republic City' she thought as her feet moved again. The day was still early as she moved through the woods. Finally hope sparked in her eyes as she caught a glimpse of a road, as well as a sign indicating she was on her way to Republic City, and it wasn't much futher.

Sighing softly, fatigue washed over the young Avatar as jogged at a slow pace down the road, hiding herself whenever a Satomobile passed, scared that it would be the equalists following her. Stopping every few minutes to whistle for Naga, and a small prayer sent to the spirits that her best friend would hear.

It felt like hours had passed until she could finally see the cityscape of Republic City, as well as a large white animal running in her direction. "Naga!" she yelled loudly as the large beast jumped at her, pinning her softly and licking Korra's face. Smiling brightly the young woman's face showed glee as she hugged her best friend. Jumping onto her back quickly before Naga sped off to home.