Title: Hard Labor

Rating: M

Fandom: Legend of Korra

Character Paring: AmonxKorra, former MakoxKorra, MakoxAsami

Author's Notes:

Hey guys I'm really sorry for not having posted in a while. I have finals weeks going on and a lot of stuff for my classes are due in addition to friends and drama that have been happening. I originally planned for more for this chapter but it would have been too much and people have been asking me when I was going to post the next chapter. Yet again I'm sorry, I am really trying my best. .

Korra rushed after him, running for Tenzin and Katara the moment she didn't see Amon in sight. The others had passed it off as harmless and although clearly shaken up Korra was fine. They quickly went back to Air Temple Island and carried on their daily business. Reporters tried to sneak in repeatedly to no avail, annoying both Tenzin and Korra.

The three days passed quickly, groaning softly a disheveled Korra looked at Pema with a small scowl as she entered the dining room. Smiling Pema pushed Rohan into Korra's arms and moved to Korra's room her voice drifting down the hall, "Korra you need to wear something that fits you better."

Sitting in the dining room Korra looked down at the newborn with wide eyes, she had held children before but holding the infant only caused Korra to realize that in months she would be holding another infant, her own. He looked up at her with wide eyes, oddly content in her arms. A surreal sense took over her as she looked down at the young infant, her eyes watering as she started to wonder what it will be like in months. Looking up Korra saw Pema coming back downstairs and held Rohan up to her, "Uh.. Here," Korra's face clearly distressed as she held out the infant to Pema.

Shaking her head Pema took the infant from her and stood there waiting for Korra, "Come on! Time for you to go get dressed I put out some of your new clothing that Asami got you, and then come back down." Pema knew that the girl was upset, and although she knew ignoring the issue wasn't the best option Pema didn't want to press the issue anymore, distress wasn't good for an expecting mothers.

Sighing Korra grumbled as she moved back up to her room, putting on some tighter pants she pulled the shirt over her and rolled her eyes as she looked in a mirror, her pants snug around her calves, loose around her hips, shirt clinging to her in feminine places but loose around her stomach. Grabbing her boots she put them on and then stomped down the stairs while putting her hair up. Finally back in the dining room she looked at Pema with a raised brow, "good?"

Pema grinned and nodded, "Perfect, you need to make sure your clothing is fitting you, your other shirt was coming up at the bottom and anyway this looks great."

Sighing Korra rolled her eyes and sat down and started eating her breakfast, a bit of dairy as well as fruits and vegetables. Pema shook her head and set her son down in a nearby bassinet. Stepping over to Korra she kneeled down and placed her hand on Korra's shoulder, "Korra.. You can't ignore this."

Korra tried to ignore the older woman but as her words sunk in Korra looked up at Pema with an expression of fear, "Pema.. I just.. I don't know if I can do this."

Signing softly Pema leaned forward and hugged Korra tightly, she knew the young girl was terrified and there was nothing she could do about it. Finally sitting back she held Korra's hands in her own, "Korra, you will be fine, you are strong and you will be an amazing mother, no matter the circumstances of the father."

Korra looked down as tears formed into her eyes, "I didn't say no.." she said softly as she looked at their hands. Pema's eyes widened as they looked at Korra, tightening her grip.

Trying to read Korra's face Pema could tell it ate at the girl that she hadn't refused his intentions. Finally lifting her hand from Korra's she touched the girl's face and guided her face up to meet her vision, "Korra you didn't do anything wrong." As Korra shook her head Pema held Korra's chin and stopped her, "No Korra, enjoying sex isn't wrong, just because you didn't say no doesn't mean he didn't force you."

Korra's eyes widened as she looked at the older woman. "No Pema.. I wanted it.." Leaning forward she hugged Pema, "I shouldn't have wanted to be with him." Her words muffling as she pressed her face into the shoulder of the other woman.

Sighing softly Pema rubbed Korra's back, patting her gently as she held the younger girl. "Korra... it is natural, and sure the circumstances aren't great but you did nothing wrong." After another soft sigh Korra sat back as she looked at Pema, her brow furrowed as she looked at the older woman. Wiping at her face she turned away, "Thanks Pema…" her gaze drifting as she heard the woman sigh and a soft pat on her back again.

Tenzin walked in and his gaze moved from his wife to his ward, concern showing on his face as he noticed Korra's red face. Looking at his wife he waved his arm in Korra's direction, after his wife shook her head he sat down sighing softly. Pema looked at Korra again and then gathered her youngest son in her arms putting him in his father's lap before she started to eat. Tenzin looked down at his son and smiled cradling him as he started to eat some fruit, allowing his wife a well-needed break before the meeting.

Finally as if snapping back into reality Korra stood up and looked at the older man, "Are we going to go soon? Or is it later today?" Impatience showing on her face as she looked to her elder, wondering to herself why she had a sudden impatience to deal with the meeting.

Tenzin raised a brow at her, "We will be leaving in 5 minutes, I will be out to Oogie soon." He continued eating and then looked at his wife with a sigh.

Korra nodded standing up she hugged Pema tightly, hearing the older woman whisper, "it will be okay Korra," in her ear before leaving the room. Settling on top of Oogie with a small blanket over her shoulders, Korra curled up on the air bison and closed her eyes, as if searching for a solace that was unattainable. Soon enough Tenzin joined her and they moved on to City Hall. Yawning softly as they touched down Korra moved off the bison and looked at Tenzin with concern, "Do we have a plan at all?"

Tenzin nodded, putting his arm around her shoulder comfortingly he lead Korra to the council's private room "we are going to try and settle peace with him as well as try and gain some support for you Korra…" He said, sitting down at his place and allowing her to sit next to him.

Korra looked at him with narrowed eyes, " I don't want anything from him Tenzin, he has already given me enough."

Tenzin looked at the younger girl and shook his head, "Korra you have a child to support now, you need some support even if it is just financially, I'm sorry but it has been decided."

A scowl crossed Korra's face as she looked at her mentor, she understood his reasoning but she didn't want anything to do with Amon, anger starting to flow through her as she sat there, her gaze looking at the door as her thoughts recounted all the events from her captivity. 'It isn't my fault.. it is his fault.' she thought as looked down at her own fists, 'he was the one who didn't prevent it, he was the one who instigated it all..'

Sitting there stewing in her own anger Korra didn't notice the other council members join the table. Leaving the closest chair to her at the circular table empty. The other council members looked at the door and then to Korra silently, small whispers uttered as they noticed her anger.

Tenzin placed a hand on Korra's shoulder and gripped it tightly, "calm down Korra.."

Korra looked at him and raised her brows at him, "It is his fault... He is the reason why this is happening."

Tenzin sighed softly and leaned over to Korra, "I understand Korra, but being angry in front of the council might not be the best idea, I'm surprised they even agreed to allowing you to be here. They wanted to have it just be negotiated between Amon and ourselves."

Korra looked at him for a moment as her eyes widened, she then looked to the other council members who had been observing her. Finally nodding she looked down at her hands, waiting for her enemy to join them.