Alrighty! A lot of unexplained things in this chapter, but all will end well. If you've read my other stories, you'll know. Updated one thing: Instead of Korra having only two days, she now has four. I wanted to put a little in between stuff, before I get to the finale. (WHICH IS GUNNA BE GREAT!) What is Korra's big secret she's hiding? Do you think she's telling Asami the truth? Big things await oncoming chapters, so follow! Love ya guys! :)
-PMI
"You had to do it Korra, you couldn't let anyone know." "I know. It's just, Tahno used to be my friend. And I killed him for myself." "No, you killed him for the sake of humanity." "But what if I don't trust humanity anymore? What if I'm scared?" "You're not scared. I know you, and you are not scared." "I just don't know what to do." "Don't tell anyone."
Asami interrupts as she walks into Korra's hospital room, watching as Korra flinches and the man beside her bed turns around and meets her eyes. They're bright red, and Asami felt almost intimidated by his intense stare. "Oh. Um- Asami, this is Zuko. Zuko, Asami." Korra introduces them, and Zuko nods. "This is the girl you seem to talk about a lot?" Korra smacks him with a red mark across her face, and Asami smiles with a light blush. Zuko smiles lightly, turning his attention back to Korra. "Well, I should get going. I only came to wish you luck after all. Don't blame yourself for Iroh. I have faith you'll repay him someday." He smiles and slides her hair back with fatherly affection, before straightening his back and crossing over to Asami, "It was nice to meet you." Is all he says to her before exiting the room. Asami raises a brow as a question at Korra who lays idly in her bed. The blue-eyed girl shrugs, "And old friend's dad. He was like a father to me." And Asami nods, "Iroh, right? That was your friend?" Korra just looks down without an answer. Asami takes the hint, and moves to her bed, grabbing her hand. "Are you okay? I heard you're pretty bruised and got shot in the arm." A crease of worry crosses her brow, and Korra smiles, "Don't tell me you're worried about me?" "Of course I'm worried! I still expecting dinner after all." Korra gives her a playful glare, and Asami squeezes her hand. "I'm kidding. Yes, I worried. But because I care about you." Korra's eyes widen, and Asami looks away with embarrassment. "You care about me?" The tan girl asks, and Asami smiles while still looking away. "Yes." Korra grins, "I'm glad." Asami smiles at her and they stare until Asami breaks the silence with a concerning face, "Don't tell anyone what?" Korra brows crease with confusion. "What?" "Don't tell anyone what?" Korra fidgets where she lays as Asami repeats herself. "I- I don't know what you're talking about." Asami sighs, looking down, "How can you not trust me? After all the time we've spent together…" Korra grabs her hand then, and Asami glances up, "I trust you. But I can't risk my life." Asami scowls, "Risk your life? How would it risk your life? Korra, just tell me." Korra looks away, and Asami drops her head. After a moment of silence thickening around them, Korra speak softly. "Tonraq." Raven locks jump as Asami lifts her head, "What?" "Tonraq. It was my father's name." "Was?" Korra sighs, running a hand through her hair. "He's a changed man. So changed I can't even begin to describe." Asami nods, gripping Korra's hand and leaning closer to hear Korra speak as blue eyes start to rim with tears. "He betrayed my mother and I. I hated him- no, I still hate him. He has made life so hard for me. For everyone. He killed my mother, and almost tried to kill me. I guess…. I guess I'm just afraid. I'm afraid to face him again." Korra looks away with tears sliding down her cheeks, and Asami immediately pulls her into a warm hug. "Korra, you don't need to be afraid. You are so strong and brave, I'm sure he'll be proud to see you changed so much. I know it's a scary thought, but when the time comes, you won't be. You'll have enough courage to tell him how you feel." Korra sniffs in reply, and Asami lifts her chin up to see her blue eyes sparkle, "You don't need to be afraid. If you want, I'll come with you-" "No!" Korra suddenly says, and grips Asami's hands tightly, "I can't have you come with me. I can't have you with me at all." She almost shouts in between her tears, "I need to do it alone. No help." Asami is first struck surprised, then slowly nods at Korra's behavior. "Okay. I understand." Korra attempts at a smile, "Thank you, Asami. Thank you so much." Asami smiles and tucks a hair behind Korra's ear, grazing her fingers against her cheeks. "You're welcome." "Asami?" "Hm?" "Is a kiss before a dinner an okay idea? Or is it against the 'Asami rules'?" Asami laughs and slides her hand down Korra's neck to rest on her shoulder, "I guess I can make an exception." She says with a grin, and pulls the tan girl to her lips.
Asami's mind is currently in two places; one at the thought of Korra and her sweet tasting lips, and one of Korra's comment about her father. Tonraq? Where has she heard that name before? Was it a name her father once told her about? Her mind races with questions she can't seem to answer. And why was Korra so scared to face him? Why did he kill his own wife, Korra's mother? –"we'll get her tonight." Asami stops dead in her heels, her mind going completely blank as she over hears a conversation just around the hall. "-yeah, I think she'll still be in the hospital for close measures. We can kill her there." Asami's heart begins to race. Please don't be who she thinks it is. "Tonight, we kill the commander." Green eyes widen, and she gives a gasp. "Wait, did you hear that?" She hears footsteps coming towards her, and she makes a turn for a run, but is caught on the arm. "Look what we've got here, Korra's little girlfriend." Asami whips around to stare face to face with another man with bright blue eyes that stare into her soul. "Amon." Asami mutters at his appearance, and he gives a laugh. "Ha! Where do you think you're going? Walking around after hours, tisk tisk." He says smugly, and Asami grits her teeth as his grip gets harder on her arm. "I guess I'll put you in your place, considering you heard quite a lot of our little activity tonight." "Well, I certainly can't let you just kill Korra." Asami says with venom in her words. Amon smiles widely, "I see truth in your words. That's why you won't let us. But you can't stop us." He gestures to his friends alongside him, whispering and chuckling at his words. Asami tries to break free of his grasp, but he holds on tight. "At least tell me this; why?" Amon raises a brow, "Please. I was the one who should've been the commander of the Assault level. I should've been in Korra's place. She's not even a good leader, why should she be in charge?" He asks Asami as if she were the one he was angry at, "I'm next in line. With her gone, I'll be the one to teach these puny punks a lesson or two. Even if it means roughing them up a bit." He grins devilishly, and Asami tries to wiggle free again. "Alright, enough chat. Go ahead and put her in the closet." Suddenly Asami's eyes widen at the mention of a closet. "C-Closet?" She asks so softly. Amon smiles, "Not afraid of the dark, are you?" The group around Amon began to grab her and drag her away. "No! Please, No!" Asami screams this time, and they muffle her by putting a hand on her mouth, before she's shoved into a room. She screams again, kicking with all her might and strength, her energy on high and her body full of fright. The men quickly shove her into a closet, and shut the door. And all is left is Asami's screams as her mind re-opens her nightmares.
I guess in this next chapter, we'll learn a little more about Asami and her emotions. And of course, Korra will come to her rescue. I apologize about that kiss by the way, very rushed. Review? Yeah that'd be great! No need to be scared! Again, you guys are awesome for reading! I hope it's fun for you!
-PMI