Chapter 6
MPOV
It was time. I needed to get valuable information on the avatar for Amon, nothing more, I sternly reminded myself. It is strictly business. Still I took longer getting ready for the lunch date than normal, I also showed up early to get a good table, and since I was good friends with Narook he gave me three small candles to 'set the mood.'
Korra came not too long after that and things went smoothly from there. Her bubbly personality and obvious trusting nature made my job easy. But she was also hilarious and easy to talk to. I caught myself several times opening up to her about my past before catching myself. When lunch was over I extinguished all the candles at once using my fire bending, before suggesting we walk to the park.
"Smooth, mister hat trick," she giggled as she took my extended arm.
I grinned at her. "What's with you and your nick names?" She smirked but didn't answer. I had to keep her talking. "How is your bending training coming along?" I asked as we stepped out of the restaurant. She grimaced.
"Fine I guess. Well, I've made progress." I smiled at her lack of enthusiasm.
"Progress is good isn't it?"
"Yeah, well, I guess but all the other elements came naturally to me I've never had this trouble in any of the other elements." We arrived at the park and I led Korra over to a huge oak tree that I used to love sitting under before…well before everything.
"Why is that a problem?" I asked sitting her down.
"It's just that avatar Aang was a fully realized avatar by the age of thirteen how can I compare to him when I've done nothing and not even completed my training by seventeen." She looked down dejectedly than up at me expectantly. I thought for a moment.
"That's because he isn't you. You may be his reincarnation but that doesn't mean you have to be the same in every aspect. You will do great things, I can feel it." She looked down blushing and I realized, I had meant those words. I shook myself, snap out of it Mako.
KPOV
I had so much fun talking and laughing with Mako. After lunch we went to the park. We sat and he listened to me, and what I had to say. He listened, actually listened and generally seemed interested in what I had to say. He was so curious about my duties as the avatar and how I trained, it was cute. I confessed my insecurities to him and he didn't laugh. He offered his comfort in return. I had never met anyone like him before.
Time flew by and soon the sky was growing darker. I looked up in disappointment. "This was so much fun Mako," I said as I got up brushing off my pants.
"Yeah," he said, getting up as well. "We'll definitely have to do it again some time." He walked me to the ferry. On instinct I rushed forward and hugged him.
"Thanks for the great day," I said, blushing as I pulled away. He smiled down at me, but there was something off in his eyes, it was gone before I could figure out what though.
"It was great. I think we are going to be good friends Korra." He waved goodbye to me as I stepped on the ferry. I watched him turn and walk back toward the city.
MPOV
This could not be happening. I couldn't start forming feelings for the avatar. She was Amon's and I was just the delivery boy. A spasm of anger coursed through me at that thought. Amon would hurt Korra, how could I let him? Think of Bolin a small voice in the back of my mind reminded me. That was also true. By protecting Korra I could endanger Bolin. By protecting Bolin I would most definitely endanger Korra.
I fisted my hands in my hair. There was no way I could have both, Bolin was my brother. I wouldn't let him down by getting us thrown back on the streets. But Korra was the prettiest, smartest, toughest girl I had ever seen. Family over possible future. How could you decide?
APOV
I didn't trust Mako. He had a bleeding heart that got in the way of assignments given to him. I doubted that this job would be carried out to my satisfaction, and I was right. I had known that he had spent the day with the avatar. He should have called me by now with news.
When no phone call came I took matters into my own hands and called him. I was furious that he hadn't called me. I seethed into the phone as it rang. When, finally, that idiot brother picked up the phone I was about ready to snap some ones neck. "Give the phone to Mako." I said as calmly as I could. No pleasantries were exchanged. He knew it was me, and he knew that his brother was I trouble.
"Hello Amon." Mako's wary voice came over the other end.
"Do you doubt your loyalties to me?" I hissed. I heard his breath hitch. A pause before:
"Of course not." I sneered at his response.
"Must I remind you what will happen to not only you, but your pathetic little brother as well should you fail me?"
His voice sounded dead. "No, I won't fail you. The avatar will be yours as promised."