"Once again you two disobeyed me!" Tenzin was yelling at us. We tried to sneak back into the house, after the match at the arena but we failed. "Korra I expect such behavior from you, but Kalani I expected more from you." I looked down. You deserve to feel bad. Never disobey me again, do you understand me? I felt a sharp pain in my head.
"Yes! Now stop! Please stop!" I whined out. Tenzin and Korra were staring at me. "Sorry…" I said holding my head looking down. I kept feeling the pains.
Tenzin sighed. "It's late, get to bed. Korra we start your training in the morning." Korra and I got up, bowed then went to bed. Our at least I tried to.
We were in the courtyard; Korra was wearing typical air bending clothes. They were starting her air bending training today. I waited on the sides and watched with Ikki, Jinora and Meelo. In front of us were several large boards coming from the ground.
"This is your first lesson Korra. Jinora would you like to explain this exercise?" Tenzin looked at his daughter. Jinora stepped up proudly.
"The goal is to weave your way through the gates without touching them."
"Seems easy enough." Korra said proudly. It really did.
"Jinora forgot to say you have to do it while it's moving." Ikki said jumping around. There's the catch. Tenzin made a huge gust of wind, spinning all the boards.
Tenzin pulled a leaf out of his sleeve. He let it go in the wind. "The key is to be like the leaf. Flow with the movement of the boards." The leaf easily flowed through the boards. "Jinora will now demonstrate." Jinora easily moved in circular motions without touching the boards. I won't lie it is pretty impressive for a ten year old.
"Okay, Korra. Now you try." Tenzin said.
"Let's do this!" Korra went running it, like a bull in a china shop. She managed to make her way through…by being smacked by the boards. She came out and her hair was tussled. "Okay let's try this again." She kept trying a trying for at least an hour.
"Okay!" Tenzin shouted finally sick of seeing this. "How bout we try meditation." We followed him to a small hut. Korra, Meelo, Ikki, Jinora and I all sat in a line, while Tenzin sat in front of us. I allowed myself to clear my mind. I'm surprised I could with Korra fidgeting next to me. But it somehow happened. For the first time since we got to Republic City I actually felt calm. Yes, yes clear your mind. My eye twitched, the voice sounded somewhat louder. Completely clear your mind. This is unsettling. It seemed as if my space there was in my mind, the louder the voice got.
"Uhh! I think I'm doing it wrong." For once I was glad to hear Korra's voice.
"There's nothing to do. Let your mind a spirit be free. Air is the element of freedom." Korra laughed. "Is something funny Korra?"
"Yeah, you want us to embrace freedom and you just yelled at us for leaving the island."
Tenzin sighed. "Please Korra; look at Meelo he's able to meditate easily." We all looked at Meelo; he had a snot bubble coming out of his nose.
"Tenzin, I think he's asleep."
"What?" Tenzin exclaimed, Korra was right. "Well at least he has the relaxing part right."
"Whatever, I'm going to go get some Lychee juice." Korra said getting up.
"Korra wait!" Korra walked out. I should probably get going; I have to meet Mako soon. "I don't know how you handle her Kalani…" Tenzin said.
"Neither do I, if you'll excuse me please." I got up.
I walked to the ferry to the Arena, just has he said Mako was waiting outside.
"Hey." I said quietly walking up behind him. He was awkwardly trying to spike up his hair more. He turned around quickly around blushing.
"Oh! Hey. You look…cool." I raised an eyebrow.
"Thanks." I said holding my arm awkwardly. "Maybe we should get going…"
"Yeah, let's go." This is going to be awkward.
We started walking through Republic City. He showed me around most of the city, and then he took me to a place called Narook's Seaweed Noodlery.
"I thought you'd like getting some Southern Water Tribe food, Narook's is the best. I bet it's nothing compared to the real thing."
"Well, we'll see." He opened the door for me. I thanked him quietly as I walked in. Everyone in here greeted him with open arms. He must be a regular here. We sat down, and someone came over and gave us a bowl of Seaweed noodles. It was pretty good…
"So Kalani," Mako said looking up at me. I acknowledged him. "What made you want to come to Republic City?"
"Korra, I guess. We've always been together; we look out for each other. Well, more like I watch after her."
"I get it. Like I look after Bolin, but he's my brother. Why do you look after Korra?"
"Well, when we were young Korra and her parents found me in an igloo. I guess I just always felt as if I owed them."
"Why were you alone in an Igloo?" He asked me, as if I just said something funny. It did sound a bit odd.
"I don't know." I said truthfully. "When I was six I got really sick… all I remember is my mother putting me to bed one night, and then when I woke no one was there. My mother and father were gone. It was strange, like one day they just…vanished. They never came back…" Your parents left you, a six year old girl, to freeze to death in an igloo. I ran my fingers through my hair. The one other thing I remember from that day is the headaches. That's when they started.
"Oh god Kalani…I'm sorry… My parent died when I was eight. A fire bender mugged them, and then took them out right in front of Bolin and me." I took his hand across the table. "Bolin and I have been on our own ever since. He's the only family I have left, I swore to myself I would never let anything happened to him." I have never seen anyone care for someone this much. Mako really cares for Bolin, and I find it really sweet. "We have another match tonight, I want you to come."
I nodded my head. "I'd love to."
"Let's get going." We both got up and threw a couple of copper pieces onto the table. Mako wrapped his arm around me.
"This was nice, Mako…" I said leaning into his chest, he pulled me closer. I smiled up at him.
"Yeah, I guess it was." He smiled back.
We walked to the Arena and he took me to the same balcony as before. I sat and waited. I couldn't help but think that Mako and I were becoming pretty close, pretty fast. But I can't say I don't like it. When I am with Mako, I feel…relaxed. Life is crazy, with living with Korra, and hearing random voices, but with him it just seemed like everything was chill.
I nearly jumped out of my chair when I heard a loud bang on the wall, and fire come through the open crevices of the door. I saw Mako walked in fallowed by Korra and Bolin. What was Korra doing here? I really hoped she didn't have anything to do with this… Mako looked furious.
"Mako, what happened?" I went up to him and asked.
"Hasook! That's what happened he's a no good no show!" He spat out. The referee of the game came into the room.
"You have two minutes to find a new player or you're disqualified." He said quickly then left.
"There goes our chance of winning the championship." Bolin says looking down.
"How about me?" Korra asked. "I'm a top notch water bender if I do say so myself." That actually wasn't a bad idea, but I don't think Tenzin would approve of this. Usually I would pretest, but I want this for Mako. I want him to win. So I kept my mouth closed.
"But you told me you're the avatar. Isn't that cheating?"
"Not if I only use, water bending." Korra said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"No way! I rather forfeit then look like a fool. You have no training." Mako said.
"Thanks for the vote of confidence."
"Times up." The referee came back.
"We're in." Bolin said quickly.
"What?" Mako asked.
"Yeah!" Korra exclaims
Mako groaned. I walked up to him. "Don't worry, she might not have any training but she a pretty good bender." I wrapped my arms around his waist. "You guys can do it." Mako hugged me back.
"I hope we can."
They all went down to the platform, the announcer made it very clear that the Fire Ferrets got a new bender on their team. The bell rang for the players to start. Korra bended a huge wave knocking one of the players of the players of their side. Korra started cheering.
"Fire Ferret water bender penalty! Move back one zone." The referee called. This is not going to be good… Korra put up a good effort, but eventually crossed the line into the final zone. The round went to the Platypus Bears. The Platypus Bears brutally attacked Korra. They all shot Korra at once, which resulted in Korra earth bending. Great. The game officials stopped the game to talk about Korra for a moment. I looked down I saw Mako looking at me in distress.
"Everything is going to be okay…" I mouthed to him. I hope I was right.
"Okay," The referee came back. "The Avatar will be allowed to play as long as she only uses fire bending." I sighed in relief. The game continued, and the Platypus Bears continued to attack Korra. She was hit so hard, she got knocked off the platform into the water, allowing the Platypus Bears to take the second round. I looked down below to see her talking to someone. Wait, was that Tenzin? Oh God. This isn't good. I think it would be best if I stay up here… Round Three wasn't much different. Everyone continued to attack Korra she was knocked into the last zone. This isn't going to end well. I thought Korra was going to be knocked off then something happened. She started moving differently, like she was a different person.
All the attacks started missing; this gave Mako and Bolin an opportunity to attack. One by one the Platypus Bears were thrown off the platform. The Fire ferret took the round, and won the game. I started cheering. I don't think I have ever been more excited in my life. They were going to the championship!
Mako came up to the balcony and I jumped in his arms. I don't know what came over to me, next thing I knew his lips were on mine. As soon as I realized I pulled away.
"I-I'm so sorry. I don't know what came over me. I-" Mako hooked his finger under my chin, and pecked my top lip.
"It's okay." He said when he pulled away. I blushed. I wrapped my arms around his neck.
"But still…Congratulation." I said smiling.
"Thanks…" He kissed me again. Wow, is it weird to say that this made me weak kneed…? We pulled apart blushing when we heard a throaty "Ehem". Bolin and Korra were standing there. Awkward.
"Kalani!" Korra ran over. "Bolin offered me a permanent spot on the team!"
"What?" Mako exclaimed, we all starred at him. He sighed. "Okay, Korra you really did come alive in the last round. If you fight like that we have a chance to win to win the championship." He smiled at Korra.
"Yeah!" Bolin yelled! "C'mon Korra, let's go train." Bolin grabbed her hand, she pulled away.
"I can't, Tenzin looked pretty mad. Kalani we should get back." I nodded.
I gave Mako a quick peck on the cheek. "I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked hopefully.
"Yeah. That'd be cool." I smiled as Korra pulled me out of the room. Tonight was just…Blissful. I think it's safe to say it was the best day of my life. It will only get better Kalani…Only get better.
A/N Hey, guys. I was just watching the season finale of Korra (Again) I just want to know, what was your reaction to what Tarrlok did at the end? I thought that was some deep stuff, pretty epic though. Another question, who did you like was a better villain Ozai or Amon? I'm going to have to go with Amon. I feel like there is depth to his actual character. Thanks for reading guys -Shay