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They woke up around lunch time from their little nap, Asami was feeling better; she could even sit up a little better. Katara and Kya came in, Kya smiled and kissed Asami's forehead and patted Korra's shoulder. Katara looked Asami over and told her she'd be bed ridden for a little while, that the poison may have gone but the after math from it would last quite a bit longer. But then the big question came, who had done this and why.
Asami had been dreading this moment from the beginning. Telling everyone why Asami had been out on that hill, and who it was had been something that frightened her from the start. But there was no avoiding it now, she'd have to tell them the truth.
"The night of the festival, I overheard some men talking. I didn't see there face's but the were saying they were going to kill Korra." Asami began as she looked at the blanket and pulled at it in nervousness. Korra's arm around her waist tightened and Asami swallowed before continuing. "They said they would kill her, the person who wore blue cloths and gloves." Asami looked at Korra in guilt.
"I stole your cloths and walked out on to the hill where they laid the trap. I knew they were there, but I also knew that I couldn't let you die." Asami finished with a sigh. Korra looked at her incredulous.
"You were willing to give up your life for me? When I didn't remember you and wasn't even being a good friend to you?" Korra said her grip tightening even more. Asami shrugged and nodded and was surprised when Korra's lips found hers again. Asami sighed and leaned into the kiss, relishing in the warmth it spread through her body. Korra pulled away and leaned her forehead against Asami's.
"I owe you so much, you've given up everything. You even tried to give up your life to keep me safe. I swear to you Asami, I will keep that promise we made. You and I will never be apart, We'll save the world and stop Amon. Korra the super Star will save the world with Asami the super-bestfriend-soulmate- of a Star will help." Korra said and Asami laughed. "Can you tell me anything else about them though. Like did they talk funny or wear funny cloths?" Korra asked as Asami looked thoughtful.
Asami closed her eyes and thought before shaking her head. "No, I mean they stood out around here but they wore normal clothes for people who came from the city." She said softly. Korra nodded and pulled her arm away from Asami's waist.
"Thank you, I know I said we wouldn't be apart but.." Asami cut her off with a laugh.
"Korra I knew that one wasn't going to be completely true, I don't want you following me into the bathroom." Asami said with a wink. "Plus being apart and doing things by ourselves sometimes, it helps build stronger relationships." Asami said a blush gracing her pale cheeks. Korra smiled and leaned down and kissed Asami's lips lightly.
"I'll be back by before bed time I….." Korra paused and her cheeks became bright red at whatever she'd just stopped herself from saying. "Later." She said kissing Asami's cheek and dashing out of the room like her pants were on fire. Asami watched and she and Kya both laughed.
"How are you handling?" Katara asked sitting on the side of the bed and taking Asami's hand with a warm smile.
Asami sighed and leaned back against the wall the bed was on and looked at the older woman, Kya reaching up and brushing her hair out of her face. "I feel tired, and a little overwhelmed. I don't think I've fully processed everything that's just happened. I'm really happy though." Asami said with a smile. Katara smiled and nodded patting her hand and leaving the room.
Kya climbed into the bed next to her and they talked softly like a mother and daughter, that is till Asami fell asleep again no longer able to hold herself up in a sitting position.
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Korra was out in the snow where she'd found Asami, she was trying to see if there was anything the snow had hidden; a piece of fabric or something. But the snow was as clean and fresh as always, and digging into it produced nothing more than red finger tips. It had to have been Amon and Hiroshi, which meant they were getting more powerful everyday Korra hid away here in the South. Korra sighed and looked up at the sky in thought, what was she suppose to do?
"Thinking hard? How's my sister?" Bolin asked coming up the hill with a smile. Korra looked at him ans smiled back.
"She's good, wide awake and breathing easier. And yeah trying to figure out how to stop Amon. Any ideas?" Korra asked and turned and looped an arm through Bolin's and leading him back to the house. Bolin looked thoughtful and shrugged.
"Not sure really, my thoughts would be to hit them straight on. We've got the fighters here, and with you in the lead we can't fail." He said and Korra nodded. "But I'd wait till Asami got better." Bolin said thoughtfully again. Korra looked at him in question. Bolin laughed a little. "Well if someone's going to get to you its through her, so I would keep her as close as I could. Which means she needs to be next to during the fighting." He said with a smile.
Korra laughed and nodded. "You're so right Bo! Thanks, I'm going back to her now see you later." Korra kissed his cheek and tore off for Asami's room. When she got there and found Asami asleep with Kya in a chair nearby. Kya smiled and walked out as Korra sat down on the bed and tucked Asami to her side. Asami buried her nose in Korra's shirt and smiled, and Korra thought this just might be the best sight in the world.