Title: Hard Labor

Rating: M

Fandom: Legend of Korra

Character Paring: AmonxKorra, former MakoxKorra, MakoxAsami

Author's Notes:

Hey everyone! I hope your week is going well! I have been pretty sick so I might be working on this tomorrow. No promises but I will try my best!

The press had noticed the Avatar's sudden reappearance in the public the moment she went on her shopping trip. They hadn't harassed her but there were many pictures taken of the young Avatar when she hadn't been paying attention. The days had begun to pass as well along with the rumors of where the Avatar had been.

Sitting back in her seat Korra groaned as she looked at the paper before her, the tabloid was reporting yet another suspicion as to where she had been while she was gone, as well as why her disappearance had been covered up. Many people said that she had gone back home to consult Master Katara, others accused her of hiding away in the North Pole. This particular paper accused the Avatar of going to the Earth Kingdom in search of a husband and coming back only when her search had proved futile. Pushing the paper away Korra looked up at Pema, "Don't they have anything else to do?" An annoyed expression came over her face as she reached for some fruit that Pema had just put down.

Shrugging Pema smiled at Korra weakly and patted her shoulder as she stepped by, "They are just tabloids, nobody really thinks you were out searching for a husband."

Rolling her eyes Korra started to eat some food and looked up as Tenzin walked in, his attitude towards her had changed drastically after Korra's condition had been discovered, acting almost fatherly to her as a surrogate for her own parents. Korra had sent word of her news to her parents, as well as informing them of who was the father. They sent word that they would visit soon but the season wouldn't allow them to make the trip right away.

"Korra, we need to start planning a way to tell the city of your condition, we can't hide it much longer and you are almost past the most dangerous period of pregnancy," his tone serious and yet subtly laced with care. Sitting down next to the young girl the older airbender started to eat some food and looked up at his wife lovingly, "Pema you should probably rest, you have been on your feet all day."

Groaning Korra laid back on the floor after placing her bowl on the table, trying to hide her fear and trepidation at the words he spoke. Sitting up she scowled and finished her food before standing quickly, "Thanks Pema, I'm going to go… meditate or something."

Pema smiled up at the young girl and nodded, her hand resting on her husband's arm as she watched the girl leave. Sitting down she smiled at her husband, "You need to give her time she is still trying to come to grips with it herself." A wince of discomfort crossed her face as she leaned forward reaching for a cup of tea, "She is only 17 Tenzin, and this wasn't intentional."

Nodding he noticed Pema wince and rubbed her back, "Are you okay? Is the baby okay?" he asked softly.

Pema grinned at him weakly and shrugged, "I'm fine, just some stomach cramps."

His eyes widened and nodded, trusting his wife to know the signs of labor. Turning his head he looked out the door with concern.

Korra groaned as she stepped down to the water, annoyed more than ever as she stepped away from the temple. She didn't want to tell anyone, she wanted to just deal with it and be done with this issue. She looked down at her own body just as tears started to fall, she felt as if he had done this on purpose. Carrying the child of the man who had been her foe, the man who hated her entire being.

Pulling off her boots she stepped into the water with a groan, her tears falling into the water as she created a wake with the water. Diving in she moved with the water around her, frustration taking over as she started to swim. Bending the water near her in fluid movements, calming her as she moved in the water. Minutes passed as Korra floated in the water, searching for a sense of relief from the issues that consumed her. Groaning softly she moved up and swam to the shore, hearing a yell Korra rushed to the temple after bending the water off of her, "Tenzin? Pema? What is going on?" she asked urgently as she rushed over to the older woman. Pema grimaced as she gripped Korra's arm, "The baby is coming!"

Tenzin was heard running to their room as Pema was lead in by Korra and the other acolytes, allowing him to hold her hand the acolytes took over and started preparing Pema for the birth of her fourth child. Time passed quickly as Korra helped assist with the birth. Labor went by in f flash as Pema delivered the youngest of the air bending family, Rohan. Cleaning the small child Katara rushed into the room, having been visiting her friend and moved over to Pema. While Katara assisted with the remains of labor Korra stood there holding the newborn, trying to calm his wails as she waited to present the child to Tenzin and Pema. Smiling Korra coo-ed at the infant and then finally when able to she rested the child in Pema's arms, "He is beautiful," she said softly before leaving the room. The other children soon joined the room as Korra left with Katara, looking at the family she stood at the door as Jenora welcomed her little brother into the family.

Turning away from the door Korra's head went down as she moved back to her own room. Smiling weakly at Katara she gripped her hand before turning away completely. Sitting on her bed Korra turned on the radio in hopes of drowning out her worries. Lying down she looked at the ceiling but her attempts at distraction were interupted by the voice that haunted her thoughts, "People of Republic City, I have a very important announcement for you about our young Avatar."