Chapter 9
MPOV
I didn't get much sleep that night. I kept tossing and turning, worrying about what Amon would do to Korra and Bolin when he finds out. I was even worried about Tenzin and his family. They might be targeted because of their association with Korra.
I soon realized sleep would be impossible. I got up and slipped out of the house, careful not to wake Bolin.
The cool night air washed over me as I walked aimlessly, trying to clear my head. I soon found myself in the park. I smiled as I thought of Korra's fear of thunder.
My smile dropped as a shiver went up my back. I wasn't alone.
APOV
I followed Mako to the park flanked my lieutenant and six chi blockers.
I watched the boy slowly turn to face me. He looked tense and worried, as he should. No one betrays me and gets away with it. He had worked for me long enough to know this.
"Mako," my lieutenant smirked. Mako glared at him but said nothing.
I broke the silence, "I thought you were many things Mako, but a traitor is not one of them."
His face was impassive. "I won't serve you anymore Amon, I can't hurt Korra."
"But you'd be willing to risk your brother's life." He stiffened at my words.
"Leave him out of this."
I chuckled at his attempt at heroism. "You knew the risks, and… here we are."
His hands clenched in anger. "If I come with you," he paused and took a deep breath. "If I come with you will you swear to never hurt Korra and Bolin?"
I threw back my head and laughed at his pitiful bargaining skills. I had the upper hand, and he knew it. "Your brother will not be harmed."
"And Korra?" he ventured hopefully.
"Oh Mako," I said smiling behind the mask. "Of course the Avatar will be hurt. His face reflected his shock. "What? You expect me to lie? The avatar will be tortured, her bending stripped of her and then she will be killed, most likely at my own hand." He began backing away slowly.
"Then there's no way I'm helping you, not if it hurts her." He turned and ran towards the docks. My lieutenant made to go after him but I stopped him.
"No, let him believe he got away. He'll lead us to her."
KPOV
It had been a long day. Ever since the last out of body experience, Tenzin had been making me meditate like mad trying to open up the spiritual ability to its full extent. Night had begun to fall when Tenzin finally called it a night.
We had started to go back to the temple when an eager Mako and a very out of breath Bolin came into sight. "Korra!" Mako called. Tenzin Grunted in surprise before continuing back to the air temple.
"I'll give you some privacy," he called over his shoulder. "Come in when you're done."
MPOV
Oh thank spirits she was still okay! I had to wait a while to make sure Amon didn't follow me. The whole time I had been pacing, wondering if Amon might have gotten her.
I looked down suddenly remembering why I was here. "Bo, could I talk to Korra alone for a second?" Bolin smiled and winked at me, clapping me on the back for good luck.
"What is it Mako?" Korra asked her blue eyes wide. "Is everything okay? I took a deep breath and steeled my nerves. Okay this is it, I thought. I'm going to tell her how I feel.
"Korra I just wanted to say-" ugh why was this so hard? Why didn't I prepare a speech or something? I'm so stupid! "That is…" I trailed off again. Gah! Come on Mako just spit it out. I. love. You. She was staring at me, confusion etched on her face. "Korra, you're an amazing, beautiful girl and it's driving me crazy that you don't see."
"See what Mako?" Her face crumpled in confusion.
"That I love you!"
A/N: Yay, it didn't take me two years to update :) I have chapter ten already written up. Should I be nice and post two tonight? I'm not sure. Well tell me what you think, and definitely tell me what you want out of the story. Just leave me a review!