Title: Hard Labor

Rating: M

Fandom: Legend of Korra

Character Paring: AmonxKorra, former MakoxKorra, MakoxAsami

Author's Notes:

Hints mannyy hints. :P

Korra's eyes widened as she looked at him, shocked by his actions and the throbbing desire that now filled her. She wanted him, her body suddenly feeling warmer than before, heat moving throughout her body, some rushing to her face in embarrassment. "No," She said quickly as she looked at him, frustration taking over the desire within her. Pulling away from him she stepped out of the ally and looked down the street, happy that none had seen their embrace.

Stepping down the street Korra looked back at him with an intense glare. Sighing softly Amon followed and watched her as she walked before him, although they were not on good terms he was able to observe the full figure that walked before him. Increasing his pace he reached out and gripped her hand. Stopping her quickly he pulled her closer to him, "Korra we can't do this."

"Your right! We can't! This won't work!" she bit out quickly before he could finish his thought.

Sighing deeply he shook his head as he looked at her, "No Korra, that is not what I'm talking about." He gripped her other hand firmly, feeling her callused hands in his, hard and rough yet her hands had a softness to them that was an odd comfort to him as he stood there, "This can work, we can work. But you need to stop putting me as the bad guy who forced you and impregnated you. You need to stop refusing me from being in your life because you will not win." Although his deep voice made his words come across as a threat Korra's eyes widened in shock, she didn't expect him to care at all.

"Amon, I didn't want this, I don't want this, I don't want a child. I don't want you in my life. You tormented me for months in my dreams, you then captured me and used sex as a punishment." A hard expression covering her face as she looked up at him, determination in her voice as she spoke.

"You did Korra, you wanted it when we were together, you wanted me, you wanted our bodies together. I don't deny using sex as a punishment but you are the one who chose. You intentionally misbehaved and you can't continue to blame me when it was your choice." Exasperation showing in his voice as he paused for a second, closing his eyes briefly to calm down, his eyes opening to look at their hands for a moment before moving to her eyes. "Korra you need to stop placing blame and just try to make this work, I'm not expecting you to do everything I say but especially when it comes to our child I would like you to listen, to try, because I'm not going to be absent from their life. Our child will know their father as well as their mother." He paused again for a second, "Do you really think you can be a single mom as well as the Avatar? Our child will need things, and you will be busy at times, I can help provide for our child."

Sighing softly Korra watched him for a moment before reluctantly nodding she knew he was right. She didn't trust him but what he said made sense. She couldn't put the responsibility of her and her child onto the white lotus, nor could she provide for her child alone.

"Fine," she said softly, "I will try. But don't expect me to just obey your every word. I still don't trust you."

Nodding Amon stepped back and released one of her hands, his other still holding hers as he moved to lead her down to a nearby shopping district.

Slowly the couple made their way to some shops in an awkward silence. Korra didn't pull her hand away from his as they walked, although she hated it the physical contact between them kept her flame alive, her desire for him, as well as her confidence in her choice. Seeing a few tourist shops Korra grinned as she saw an infant's shirt. She pulled at his hand forcing them to stop. Moving up to the shop she saw that the shirt said 'I'm a heart bender.' Dropping his hand she picked up the yellow onesies and turned to him, "This is so cute!" her smile dropping as she looked at his mask. Putting it down quickly she turned away, "Never mind."

Chuckling softly he picked up the clothing again and looked at the price tag, seeing a reasonable price he brought it over to the shop keep who seemed reluctant to take any of his money. Leaving the coins on a table he put the shirt into a bag and handed it to Korra after joining her outside of the shop. "It was cute." Sighing he looked at her and shook his head, "I'm not going to bite Korra, If I didn't take away you bending do you really think I'm going to become upset over a cute child's shirt?"

Giving him a weak smile she shook her head, "No.." She held the bag as she continued down the street, concern filling her head as she thought about the shirt, realizing that quickly she would need a lot more than that. Although she had gotten some things in the mail she would need furniture and much more for when the baby was born.

Leading her into a small boutique and after looking at a woman who worked there she rushed over quickly, "Hello, can I help you find anything?" she asked softly, clearly nervous by his presence.

Snapping out of her thoughts Korra looked at the woman confused, "No we are all s-" her words stopping because of Amon's tightened grip on her hand.

"Actually she needs more appropriate clothing for her condition, can you please help with that as I gather a few things?" His words swift, his deep voice lacking the intimidating air that previously surrounded it.

Korra's eyes widened as she realized she was in a store that sold items ranging from cribs, to diapers, to maternity wear. Her brow furrowing as she watched him turn in the direction of children's toys the woman holding Korra's elbow as she lead the way to the maternity wear.

An hour passed quickly as Korra was changed from dresses to shirts and pants that were comfortable and yet would fit her growing body. Rubbing her face she looked down at the pants that fit her, stretching around the curve of her belly and the blue top that fit her well at this stage. She looked at the pile of clothing she liked and sighed to herself wondering how she would be able to afford any of it. Looking up she saw him standing nearby watching her with a small bag in one of his hands. Raising a brow she pointed to the bag, "What is that?"

Shaking his head he chuckled and took her hand, leading her away from the mirror and to the front desk. He had previously instructed for the clothing she liked to be packed up and put into bags that would arrive at the air temple later that night. All charges being put onto his tab. He had found the toys that he was looking for, and looked over the cribs and other items they would eventually need to buy.

He looked at the woman behind the counter, gathered Korra's bag and started leading Korra out the door.

"Amon, I need to change.. I can't just-" her words stopped as the woman shook her head at Korra.

He chuckled, "It is all taken care of, they will arrive at the air temple. Think of it as I'm just providing for our child."

Her eyes wide as she looked at him, following silently as he lead the way out the doors. He lead her down to a small café and as they sat inside he looked at her with warmth in his eyes as she watched him, he knew she was curious but wondered if she would fully understand.

"Korra I know that you aren't happy with this, I know you aren't pleased with having my child, and I know that the war between is us not something expecting parents would normally have to deal with, but I want to at least give you one of the first toys I'm hoping our child will enjoy." Pulling out of the bag he handed a small turtleduck figurine to her, "Many water bender children become attached to it at a small age, as it is the symbol of calm, innocence, and serenity."

Korra's eyes widened as she looked at the toy, she remembered having one extremely similar to it as a child, she had always loved hers and she knew that only a few other children in the tribe had ones of their own. At least children that had cared about theirs. Her brow furrowing Korra looked at him with confusion, "You want our child to enjoy this toy?"

Shaking his head he pressed the toy into her hands, "You will eventually learn." He paused and then looked at the menu, "You need to eat before the press conference Korra."

Narrow eyed Korra watched him for a moment before looking at the menu, selecting a noodle dish. They ordered quickly, Korra playing with the small turtle duck toy in her hand as they waited for their meal. Silence took over their table as they waited for their meal, after their food arrived Korra watched him eat his food gracefully by pushing up his mask with each bite of food.

"Are you ever going to take it off? Or let me see?" she asked softly. She knew that she shouldn't as but as she watched him her curiosity got the best of her.

His eyes flickering back up to her he nodded, "Once you understand I will let you see."

Sighing softly Korra looked down at her plate and started eating. The rest of their dinner was in silence until their plates were almost clear and the time showed a half an hour before the press conference.