AN: so this chapter is a little rough around the edges but I didn't want to keep you guys waiting too long. Thanks again to AlecTheUnicorn for revisions, enjoy!
Chapter 2
KPOV
Tenzin is a firm believer in the saying the early bird gets the worm. I, however, am a firm believer that mornings are evil, but guess who's not in charge? That's right, this avatar. On top of being made to wake at that spirit forsaken hour I also had to meditate, which I have no patience for. Then came the gates. Not regular gates, spinning ones. I was forced to make my way through the gates without hitting the any of them using my spiritual connection or whatever. Long story short…I failed miserably. By the end of the week I was sore, tired and in desperate need a break.
Tenzin disapproved of me leaving the island, but with such a bad start to our training together he eased up on me. Now, wandering the streets of Republic City, I realized that I didn't know what to do. I was stuck here with an old monk and his three children as my only friends. I wandered some more until I came across a park. Sighing, I sat underneath a large maple tree and waited for something to happen.
MPOV
I paced, restless, thinking about the task Amon had given me. The end goal was for Amon to have the avatar, but how to get there? I would have to befriend her, but how? She was holed up on Air Temple Island last I checked. I couldn't just show up and say, 'Hey I'm the guy who was a complete jerk to you on your first day here! Want to be friends?' I growled in frustration. Bolin and I needed the money Amon provided, and if I failed…no, I wouldn't fail. I wouldn't let Amon down; I'd protect Bolin, whatever the cost.
I decided that some clean air would help me think. I made my way to the door, grabbing my coat and scarf. The clouds were grey and angry looking. Hopefully I'd have enough time for a quick walk to the park.
KPOV
The only thing that happened was the sky grew darker. Sighing, I got up to leave when 'BOOM!' A clap of thunder shook the ground. I yelped, immediately going into survival mode. Curled up in a ball, I thought about how much I hated thunder. I had always been afraid of thunder. I couldn't stand the noise or the wildness of it. It made me feel small and weak.
Another clap of thunder—this time accompanied by a burst of lightning—forked across the sky. I screamed. Rain started to fall, pelting me with its icy drops. I couldn't stand it. I tried to rise but another 'BOOM!' shook the ground and I immediately went back to my ball. I would just have to wait it out.
MPOV
I was almost to the park when the first thunder clap sounded. I sighed and almost turned around when I saw a figure up ahead. They were curled in a ball on the ground. I watched from a distance waiting to see if they were okay. At first everything seemed fine but as the thunder sounded again I heard a piercing shriek. Rain fell and the figure started to rise but fell back down as thunder once again shook the ground. They needed help; that much was obvious.
While working for Amon I had steeled myself against feelings like empathy, or guilt. I had to, seeing as what I did. But the figure on the ground broke through those walls I had built to cage in those emotions.
I raced over to the figure laying my hand on (what I could now see as a woman) her back. She raised her head, tan skin pale and blue eyes full of fear. "Mako?" she whispered, a confused look on her face. "What are you doing here?" I rolled my eyes at this. It was a public park after all.
"I should be asking you that," I retorted. "Why are you out in the rain curled in a ball?" She blushed slightly but when the sky made itself known she buried her head in her arms again. I looked down at her. I should feel disgust. She was the prey and I was the hunter. I shouldn't feel protective, but I did. Reaching down, I pried her hands away from her face and pulled her up. "Come on," I said. "You can wait out the rest of the storm at my place."
KPOV
Luckily Mako's Little apartment was close, but we were still drenched by the time we got there. The apartment itself was barely 200 square feet and sparsely furnished. Two mattresses lay on the floor in the corner and a little kitchen area was off to the side. "It's not much." Mako stated plainly, taking off his coat and hanging it on a hook by the door. "But it suits Bolin and I just fine." I didn't know what to say so I just stood there. "Are you hungry?" he asked staring at me with a funny look on his face.
"No, thanks though." I looked down, trying to avoid his gaze. The silence stretched between us.
"Are you all right?" he asked suddenly, making me jump. I smiled tightly before wrapping my arms around my wet body.
"I'm fine."
"It didn't seem that way in the park." I looked away. "You can tell me," he offered, walking over to me. when I looked down, he placed his hand under my chin and forced me to look at him. "Korra, I think saving your butt twice qualifies us as friends," he said with a smirk. I pulled my chin away and sighed in defeat.
"It's just that," I paused, embarrassed. "I'm afraid of thunder."
"So?"
"So I'm the avatar! I shouldn't be so afraid of something like that. I should be fearless and unstoppable and..." I trailed off. "Not Weak." Mako put his arm around my shoulders and I glanced up, startled. His eyes burned down into mine.
"you're not weak Korra. Just because you have fears doesn't mean that your not strong. In fact, sometimes your fears make you stronger."
I smiled grateful at his attempts to cheer me up. "Yeah, like that makes sense," I teased. He unwound his arm and bumped me playfully on the shoulder.
"Hey, at least I sound smart," he mocked. I crossed my arms and mock glared at him.
"And I don't?" It went on like this until we were both laughing like crazy. Throwing playful insults and jabs back and forth. The storm let up soon though and I had to leave. He walked me to the door and we said our goodbyes. He was just about to close the door when I suddenly had an idea. "Hey, do you...maybe want to have lunch sometime?"
AN: Kinda boring but it gets better, I promise. :) reviews are greatly appreciated and PM me if you have any questions. Warning: I do not know when the next chapter will be up, hopefully by next week though.