Title: Hard Labor

Rating: M

Fandom: Legend of Korra

Character Paring: AmonxKorra, former MakoxKorra, MakoxAsami

Author's Notes:

Hey guys I get what some of you guys are saying in the reviews but I personally don't agree with some things but never the less I am still listening. I am trying my best and really working hard to have good chapters but I know it isn't perfect yet. Maybe later I will go back and revise chapters later. You never know!

With a sigh Tenzin moved over to the ferryboat. As he took it across he looked at the reporters that cluttered the docks and rubbed his head. As he stepped onto the platform they all looked at him with wide eyes, yelling questions at him and pressing for answers. Putting his hands up as if he were innocent the reporters died down and looked at him, waiting for answers. "I'm sorry but I am not at liberty to answer any of these questions," he said quickly, "but please get back from the ferry, allow those who live on Air Temple Island to travel between the city and island. I do not like restricting access to Air Temple Island, but please no reporters, please respect Avatar Korra at this time as well as my family."

Looking at some Acolytes he nodded and helped allow them onto the ferry and then turned to the White Lotus guards behind him, indicating for them to continue their job guarding the ferry. Turning away he stepped onto the ferry and sat down, rubbing his eyes exhaustedly as the small boat moved away from the docks. As he returned to the temple he looked up at the young Avatar's window, concern flickering in his eyes as he saw the young woman looking out at the cityscape before her, a light shine showing on her cheeks as tears fell.

Standing at the window she watched her airbending teacher return, dread filled eyes watched him until he got close, her eyes moving back to the city she had been watching for some time, tears falling down her face silently. Stepping back into the room she looked over at the broken items she had thrown the night before, to the empty pitcher on the table and bowl that stood beside it. Grabbing the tray with a soft sigh Korra stepped out of her room and returned the items to the kitchen, anyone who saw her left her alone. As she sat down at the dining room table she proceeded to eat some fruit and juice as Tenzin joined her.

Sitting down he looked at the young woman before him, her hair down from her normal ties, eyes red from crying, her clothing tussled from the night before. "Korra…" he started as he looked at her, sighing softly he put his hand out on top of hers, "I know the situation isn't as planned, but you need to take care of yourself this isn't good for your child." Choosing his words carefully he watched Korra's head turn down, her body shaking as she looked at her belly, she knew he was right, and she knew she had to do something.

"I don't know what to do Tenzin.." she said softly as she looked up at her mentor, her eyes wide and full of eyes as she searched his face for a solution, "They are already trying to find out everything… I don't know what I can do."

Looking down for a moment the older man sighed and then looked at her again, "Korra we need to make a public statement, otherwise they will just continue to harass you for information. This is clearly a ploy of Amon, maybe we can even arrange some type of agreement with him." Rubbing his head gently he looked down at his plate and then at the door as his mother joined them.

Nodding Korra chewed absentmindedly on some food before turning to Katara, "Do you agree?" She was nervous talking to the older woman since their last real communication was full of frustration.

Katara nodded and then looked at the two of them, "I do agree, you are causing more issues by hiding Korra."

Nodding Korra chewed on her lip, her hand sliding down her belly, "I just want this fighting to end, maybe then…" her words trailed off for a moment as she looked down.

Tenzin nodded and then stood up, "I shall write a statement for you to say at a press conference and then we shall do it later today if Lin can arrange it, it is better done sooner than later."

Katara nodded and pushed some coconut juice to Korra as her son walked away, curious as to how the equalist leader knew of Korra's condition.

Groaning softly Korra looked back at her mentor before addressing the crowd in front of her, she had read Tenzin's write up and then added and took away some small parts. She looked out to the crowd and sighed, "Uh.. Hi… As your Avatar I feel the need to address issues that have recently been announced to the city to end all rumors as well as possibly gaining peace." Pausing for a moment she took deep breathe and then looked out toe the reporters before her, "Amon's announcement was true, I was captured by the equalizes and I am pregnant. He is the father and because of that he now has particular responsibilities to myself." She looked back at Katara with a worried expression and then turned back to the group, "The council and myself would like to invite Amon alone to the council gathering in three days, it will be a private meeting with him and the council and the outcomes will be announced publicly the next day." Looking down for a moment she then looked back up, trying to mask her emotions, " I hope the citizens of Republic City will respect myself and the council with the potential future of this city." Stepping back from the lectern Asami put her arm around Korra's shoulders and pulled her back into city hall, in hopes of dodging the questions shot at her.

Smiling weakly at Asami Korra waved her off and shrugged, "I'm fine I'm fine… I just would like some time in Tenzin's office alone." Seeing her friend nod at her she moved into his office and shut the door behind her, seeking privacy she was rarely given these days.

After closing her eyes she sat down and breathed deeply, her hand rubbing gently at the rounded curve of her small belly.

"I accept your invitation Avatar," said the cold deep voice that haunted the young girl's dreams. Her eyes snapping open she looked around to see the man who had held her tightly, the man who had caused all of this for her sitting at her mentor's desk.

"Wh-Wha" she started stuttering a she looked at him, her eyes wide as she stared at the masked man.

"Thank you for the invitation, and I hope our child is well," he said coldly as he stood up, moving over to her silently his hands linked behind his back as he watched her.

Sitting there she sat up, her body tense as her eyes narrowed, "Yes, my child is fine Amon. What are you doing here?"

Chuckling softly he stepped forward again, closer to her, "I'm just merely telling you I would attend." He moved over closer to her and his hand brushed at her stomach, leaning down his hand pressed against her belly and he looked into the Avatar's eyes, "And I wanted to check up on our child." His words menacing as he stepped away from her, looking to the door he stepped away and opened the door, looking out he chuckled again, "I shall see you in three days, Avatar Korra."