Mako stared into the distance as the ferry quickly made its way back to the mainland. Soon Korra and Tenzin became small little blurs in his vision. Mako sighed and rubbed his temples. How could he have fallen in love with this girl?

She was the Avatar, she had better things to do then trollop around with trash like him. Korra was still in training after all and she didn't need to focus on things such as love. On top of all that Mako was about to be engaged to Asami Sato.

Mako had to get over this little fling and focus on Asami, especially when she was coming back to town today. Asami went with her father to a business meeting in Omashu. He would finally be seeing her after four weeks. He should be happy, but instead in place was the lingering darkness of his feelings.

"Kid get off," the rough voice of the captain shouted at him as he snapped out of his daze.

"Oh yeah, sorry," Mako apologized as he stepped off of the boat and made his way back to his apartment in the probending arena. Probending a proud sport that people all over the four nations enjoyed watching and listening to on their radios.

It probably was the only time when Benders and Nonbenders got along with no ill hearted arguments. It was a place where grudges were settled and friends made. People got to see people get beat up in a legal way.

But this one thing that Benders and Nonbenders mutually agreed on was in danger. Rumors of the arena to be closed down to budgeting and a rich tycoon who wanted to tear down the building and turn it into something else.

Mako thought nothing of such rumors because the owners had no intentions to close down the arena. That was good news for Mako and his brother because that meant that they could have somewhere to sleep without worry.

Mako opened the door to his apartment and found his younger brother sleeping in his bed his back facing Mako. Mako looked at the clock on the wall and found that it was barley 7:00. Bolin wouldn't be waking for another hour or so.

In attempts to clear his head Mako decided to go out to the gym and get in some extra practice before his next match. Throwing the flames at the targets he hit it with accurate precision. For what seemed to be three hours later Mako decided to take a break.

Wiping the towel across his brow as he gulped down cool water, it dribbled down his chin and down his throat. Thoughts of Korra flooded his mind. They whispered the memories of her, the things she said. It was like a record player on a nonstop loop.

The image of Korra kissing his cheek replayed over and over in his mind. Her bright blue eyes that danced with excitement, her dark soft skin that brushed against his rough skin. The memories of when he first met her flashed through his mind:

Mako had just gotten back from walking Mrs. Leary's cat-dog. The annoying animal dragged him all around the city. He had at one point lost track of the animal and chased him to the park. That was when he met Korra.

She intrigued him, the way she talked to him when he bumped into him. She wasn't afraid to speak her mind. She wasn't like everyone else in the city; she wasn't a high profile faker. She was real.

Tears streamed to Mako's eyes as he thought about Korra. Then he took his water bottle and sprayed the water in his face. The ice cold water brought chills to his body. He still couldn't shake the thoughts of Korra from his mind.

She was a virus that infected everything she touched. She was a cancer that had no cure. Mako's heart rate went up as he began to hyperventilate. The sweat slid down his arms and back. Then the world froze as Mako screamed. Fire escaped his mouth.

Then tired to no end he fell to his knees gasping for air. His arms felt like jelly, his muscles where sore from the excursion. Mako's throat was also dry. After regaining some energy he stood up and went to the showers.

He let the cold water rush over his head. Just standing there eyes closed, and then he whispered one small sentence before exciting the showers: "You are just an infectious cancer that corrupts my mind, nothing more."

Mako walked out of the locker room with fresh clothes and a clear mind. Pushing up his bangs he walks down the streets of Republic City. He had no idea what time it was, but by the looks of it, it was around lunch time rush hour.

Mako payed to attention to his grumbling stomach and proceeded to walk to Asami's house. He knocked on the large door of the Sato residence and the butler opened it. He let Mako in and instructed him to wait while he got Ms. Sato.

Asami eagerly walked down the steps in the front foyer of her house and greeted Mako with a kiss and a hug. Mako smiled back finesse. "Hey, Asami I've missed you."

"I've missed you too, sorry that I couldn't call you at all. I was so busy and I couldn't send a telegram," the young girl apologized to her boyfriend.

"Oh, that's okay. You're back now right? Also Asami, I uh would like to talk to you about something," he nervously shifted his eyes from one side to another.

"Um yeah, why don't we discuss it over lunch, my treat?"

"Yeah sure," Mako laughed.

The couple made their way to a diner that over looked Yue Bay. The small diner was known for its Fire Nation dishes and desserts. As they took a seat and ordered their drink Asami went on about her business trip.

"So uh, Mako what did you want to talk to me about," Asami nervously questioned her boyfriend.

"Uh listen Asami, I was thinking about our relationship and this may be a bad place to say this, but I wanted to take that next step in our relationship." He placed his hands over Asami's hands. The young girl had tears at the corners of her eyes.

"Are you saying what I think you are saying?"

He nodded. "Yes, Asami Sato will you marry me?" She eagerly nodded and gave Mako a kiss.

"Mako, have you talked to my father about this?"

"Yes, I have and he approves it. He even encourages me and I wanted to give you this ring." He pulled out the ring that belonged to his mother out of his pocket and slipped it on Asami's dainty finger.

Mako gave Asami a sheepish smile. This was it, he had no reason to think about Korra, Asami was back and he was engaged. But something in his mind told him that it was rushed, that he should have thought about this more. He ignored the nagging feeling and put on an excited front.


When I first woke up I saw the white face of my polar bear-dog, Naga. I gave her a smile and rubbed her head. Then I tried to sit up, but regretted it when my head started to spin. I had no choice, but to sink down into my bed.

I sighed and looked around my room- but this was not my room. I gave the room a quick look around and noticed that it was one of the bedrooms in the main building on Air Temple Island. I was laying down on a thin futon on the floor.

I had no idea why I was here. Last thing I could recall was the spirits talking to me. I was in the temple crying for reasons I don't remember, I just know that I felt confused and heartbroken. Then in my sorrowful delude I heard voices, but no one else was in the temple.

I then figured out that I was talking to the spirits. Then a spirit with a male voice told me that I shouldn't feel this way. That I should do something, and then the last thing I remember was a blinding white light.

Trying once more to sit up I managed to sit up, but without getting a gnawing ache in my head that clouded my thoughts. I groaned resting my head in my hands, then the pain subsided and I made my way to the door. My legs felt weak and wobbly. When I opened the door I saw Tenzin walking down the hallway who jumped when he saw me.

"Korra you're awake!"

I nodded confused. "Uh yeah, why wouldn't I be?"

"Don't worry yourself with that, let's just get you some food," he said as he ushered me to the dining room where a few of the Air Acolytes looked up when I entered the room. I sat down at a table while Tenzin brought me some food from the kitchen.

Then as soon as he brought it out I inhaled it in. "Slow down Korra." I cautiously eyed Tenzin, why was he acting this way? I disregarded what he said and continued to eat, then at the end I let out a satisfying belch.

Tenzin cringed and gave a small shudder. "Korra do you really have to do that?"

I smiled and nodded, "Uh yeah!" He just rolled his eyes and tried to ignore my response.

"So, Tenzin why didn't I wake up in my room," I curiously asked. Then I noticed Tenzin's eyes flicked it alarm.

"So you don't remember anything?"

"Uh well I remember some spirits talking to me than nothing. The next thing I know is that I am waking up in that room over there." Tenzin's eyes calm as he sighs.

"Why what happened? Should I remember something?"

"Korra tell me everything that the spirit said." His voice was grave, I didn't understand.

"Uh well I remember that I was crying in the temple for reasons that I don't remember and then this spirit started to say that I should do something, that I should feel this way, then a blinding white light. Tenzin tell me what is going on."

He nodded then started mumbling to himself. "Korra, I want you to very careful about what the spirits say from now on."

"Why? I finally have connection with them; I am one step closer to Airbending."

"Look last night a spirit possessed you, he took advantage of your weakened mental state and he invoked you into the Avatar state. Korra you went on a rampage last night in Republic City."

"Why? What happened, what did I do?"

He hesitated, "I don't know, but while I was having a business dinner I was called out and I had to calm you down, but last night you tore up downtown, you bended air."

"Did I really," my face lit up with excitement.

"Korra," Tenzin scolded, "this is not something to be happy about, and we don't know if that it is only when you are in the Avatar State or what not."

I ran my fingers through my messy hair and sighed. "Yes, I understand, but for the time being what will we do?"

"I am going to head over to Republic City soon and check out the damage. I want you to stay here and rest. Don't defile my orders or I will call for the White Lotus sentries to come and watch over you."

I smiled and nodded. "Well don't keep them waiting I am a big girl and I think that I can watch myself for an hour or two."

Tenzin gave a worried nod, stood up and walked out the door.


I took my glider and flew across Yue Bay. As I approached the council building there was a large amount of press on the steps. They noticed me as I flew up to the door. Running up behind me they began to bombard me with obnoxious questions.

"Councilman Tenzin, as the Avatar's guardian can you give us a statement which to why Avatar Korra was in the Avatar state?"

I tried to answer, but was cut off by someone else. "Is this some type of training?"

"Where were you when she went into the Avatar State? Why did you kiss you disciple? Are you in a relationship with her?"

Finally with a harsh voice I gave them an answer. "The Avatar was invoked into the Avatar State, right now she is resting and my relationship with the Avatar is simply teacher and student." With that I went into the building, closing the door behind me.

I walked down the long path to the half circle table where the other council members where sitting and talking with Chief Beifong. My footsteps echoed in large room. They all turned their heads when they heard me coming.

"Well, councilman Tenzin so kind of you to join us." Tarrlok said with a smug smile.

"Sorry for being late, I hate to take care of the Avatar," I felt Lin's hard gaze as I said that. I took my seat and waited for Tarrlok to speak.

"Well, thanks to the Avatar's incident parts of downtown are destroyed, well the roads are, but the major problem is that she couldn't control herself. She didn't listen to Beifong's men. She was outrageous, she could have hurt someone." He turned to me to explain.

"Yes, I am aware of the damages and I personally will be held responsible. Also I would like to point out that the Avatar was invoked into the Avatar State."

"How so," One of the female council members asked.

"Well she was in a state of emotional despair and the spirit possessed her and controlled her. She did not do that on her own will, I talked to her myself she doesn't remember being in the Avatar state."

"Well, Tenzin we can't say that fairly," Tarrlok started, "as we all know that you have a biased opinion about her." He gave a smug smile. "We also know that the Avatar struggles with contacting the spirits so hearing voices may not have been the spirits maybe just a mental illness." Tarrlok gave a smug smile.

"That is preposterous, the Avatar has no mental illness, just when she reached her lowest point she finally was able to speak with them," I explained my voice sharp. Tarrlok gave me another sly smile.

"Oh is that so, Tenzin we all know that for her gain that ability over night is impossible and whatever would bring her so far down low to ever be able to talk to them?"

"Tarrlok you aren't understanding, she is the bridge between their world and ours, it is not impossible."

"No, you don't understand me. Now answer the question what made her so sad?"

"I- I don't know," I lied. Tarrlok narrowed his eyes and nodded he didn't seem to believe me.

"Well since there is no reasonable explanation then just for everyone's safety she will she looked at the best healer in Republic City, does everyone agree?" There was a collective murmur among the council members.

"Also Councilman Tarrlok if I may suggest, but I think that it would be safer for everyone the Avatar included if some of my men guard the island, because it seems that the Avatar's guardian has failed in keeping tabs on her." Lin looked at me with a sneer as she talked. I flinched and stared back.

"I agree Chief, we will do that."

"What about the White Lotus Sentries? They were established to protect the Avatar," I cried. Tarrlok glared at me as the other members agreed in quiet mumbles.

"The police will guard the Avatar while she is in Republic City and the Sentries will do everything else." Tarrlok spat out.

I gave a nod happy that I had the Sentries to guard the Avatar. "But the Avatar will be looked at by a healer tomorrow. That should be enough time for her to rest?" I gave an annoyed nod.

"But on another note, thanks to you 'calming down' the Avatar rumors are spreading that you and the Avatar as involved sexually is this true?"

I hesitated but shook my head. "Not in anyway, that was the only way Korra would respond to me."

"I see, we will try to stop the rumors, but do not let these rumors become true. Meeting adjourned." Tarrlok said soon everyone dispersed and quickly left. I began to walk back out to the doors when Lin pulled on my arm.

"Chief Beifong, what is it?" I said as I turned and saw her face. Her dark hair framed her young face, her green eyes shone with unknown emotion. Then suddenly she leaned in and pressed her lips against my own. . .


"So the Avatar lost control?" A deep voice asked as eyes looked up towards the masked man. The man nodded, "Yes sir, it seems that she almost destroyed the downtown area."

There was a deep chuckle then the steps of footsteps hit the wooded floor. "Well Avatar Korra it will be nice meeting you."