Asami
"Make sure you smile Father, you tend to daze off between conversations" I tell him while fixing his tie.
"Same to you my dear, I see the way you interact when the gentlemen try to talk to you, actually second thought keep doing that" I hit my Father softly in the ribs while he laughs.
The Beifongs, are quite successful , Su's husband Baatar is an architect and he's responsible for many buildings here in Republic City and I heard he's working with Amon to build a museum, to showcase non-benders' art.
Su has five kids, the twins Wing and Wei, Huan, Opal, and another son whom the Beifongs don't speak about. His name is Baatar jr, I heard stories about him. Baatar Jr is working with the troublemaker Kuvira to try and stop Amon's movement. I don't blame the Beifongs for being ashamed of their son. He's an embarrassment to not just his family but Republic City as a whole.
Besides the family drama, the Beifongs are loved and respected in this city, by people who admire their contribution to the city and by those who sympathies them for having such a rebel and a disgrace as a son.
We barely knock on the door, when a man in an all metal armor opens up.
"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Sato" I hear a chuckle
"They aren't married, Ruben they're Father and Daughter" Baatar says while shaking my Father's hand rapidly
"Hiroshi , long time"
"Ah Yes, it has been awhile since we spoke, but I'm glad to be here, in celebration of your son's graduation"
"Thank you and Asami nice seeing you, Opal is out back" I bow to thank him
"Thank you for the invitation sir"
"You're very welcome young lady, I heard nothing but good things from my wife and my daughter, please don't let this be the only time you visit"
I smile out of politeness because I don't think I will ever be stopping by again. "Thank you sir"
I walk through the crowd to the backyard quickly to avoid Su, I know I will run into her soon but, I'm not ready to speak with her just quite yet.
There are a lot of important people here, I know, because my Father introduced me to them before. Truthfully this doesn't look like a graduation party, but a grown up event where they can mix and mingle and brag about their accomplishments. My father always been humble, him and I tend to stay out of social gathering.
"Yo is that Asami?" I'm lifted up by one of the twins
"Wing or Weil whoever you're, put me down!"
"I haven't seen you in years, girl where you been?" Wing asks while putting me down.
"Well maybe I should have stayed away longer" they laugh
"Nonsene, we like messing with you" Wei adds
Wing and Wei go to an all boys school, they both are athletes. Wing is captain of the wresting team and Wei is the point guard on their basketball team. Once again you wonder, how Baatar jr, could ruin their family's image when all of his siblings are successful.
"Where is the Grad?" I ask trying to bring to everyone's attention who's party this really is for.
"In the backyard, doing his art" Wei says.I follow them to the back through all the people and crowd.
We get out there and I see Opal talking with Bolin and I start to feel relived, because I see two familiar faces.
"There is Asami" Bolin calls out while waving rapidly
"We're over here?" he calls out again while Opal face turns red embarrassed.
I walk over with to them not noticing Wing and Wei behind me also.
"Are you dating our sis?" Wei asks I look at them confused
"NO, I'm not dating Opal we're are just friends" I say quickly
"Not you, jelled hair boy" Wing says while balling up his fist Bolin shallows hard then grabs Opal's hand.
"That's none of your business" he answers back
Wing and Wei look at each other then both burst out laughing while walking away.
Opal turn to Bolin "Are you okay?" she asks
"I almost peed my pants" he says while sighing in relief Opal gives him a kiss on the cheek.
"You're my hero" she says back
"Where is your star brother?" I ask looking around
"He's looking for his girlfriend"
I didn't know Huan had a girlfriend, I knew him as the quiet artsy type. As we're standing around I see Su and Baatar talking. By the look on her husband's face he looks upset about something. While Su is calm and nodding to whatever he's saying. They catch me looking and they both give me a small smile then walk through their garden out of my view.
Korra
My stomach starts growling so I head to the mini fridge, and open it. There is nothing but a half eaten apple, which has turned brown and a water bottle. I stare at the not many choices. my stomach starts growling even louder.
Asami and her Father left an hour ago, I'm sure they wouldn't mind if I got something from the kitchen. Also the chances of anyone knocking on the door is small. I mean this place is completely isolated from the city.
I walk up the stairs and head into the kitchen. I open the cabinet first, I really want some seaweed noddles but this family hardly cooks anything involving pasta. Which doesn't make sense, because it's the quickest and easiest meal to make. It doesn't even take a bender like myself, to say that.
I grab the bag of lays chips, I hold the bag and Spirits I can easily air bend this bag, not because it's light but because there is so much air inside.
I squeeze it till it pops which is a habit of mines, because some always end up falling on the ground. I air bend the chips into the dust pan and as I lift up the handle to put it in the trash I make eye contact with a man in an Equalist uniform from the kitchen window.
The man races away from the window then I hear rapid knocking. I'm debating whether I should bend him to make him unconscious. Then I remember someone might check on him or he might had told someone where he was heading and the last thing I need is Equalists or anyone turning this place upside down.
There is more knocking "Open up, I know you're in here, If you don't open the door I will call back up" he shouts
Spirits, I take off my water tribe necklace and head toward the door. Come on Korra think, I open the door and smile
"Hello what can I do you for?" I ask properly
He looks me up and down "Who are you?" he asks
"Whom might you be, you did come to my house" I answer back
"This is not your home, the Satos live here" he says
"Of course, I know that silly, I'm Asami's Cousin…" I think about it, dont say Avatar, dont say Avatar.
"Kyoshi" he looks at me confused and I curse myself, why must I name myself after an Avatar.
"Kyoshi?" he asks
"Yes, I'm her cousin twice removed on her Mother's side" he studies me and walks into the house as I back up
"Asami didn't tell me about a cousin"
"Well I didn't know about the Sato eithers, until my Grandmother told me about a cousin, actually I was supposed to surprise Asami, Hiroshi set the whole thing up, when she come back with her Father from a party I pop out like surprise, if only if I had a gift to give to her"
Spirits why won't this guy leave? he walks around me.
"I don't believe you're her cousin"
"If you don't believe me, why don't you go ask Hiroshi,call him up. Ask him why he didn't tell his daughter about her long lost cousin on her Mother's side who was killed by no good benders. And why he was afraid to tell his Daughter about me, even though it was painful for him to discuss something about Asami's Mother, go right ahead"
He frowns "I don't feel that's necessary" he says clearly embarrassed and defeated
"Why not, you don't believe me?" he sits down and takes a deep breath
"I lost my parents to, benders too, I know what its like to find out about lost family members, it's so confusing but amazing because you think you're alone, but you aren't and I don't want to ruin her surprise" he says with a smile
I smile also not just because of what he said but also because I'm so relived it worked.
"Who are you?" I ask
"I'm Mako, Asami…boy.. I mean friend" he says while offering his hand while I shake it.
"Nice to meet you, never met a solider before, is it fun?" I ask
He laughs while scratching his neck "Not much action, just a personal body guard for important Equalist leaders, really"
"How brave of you" I say not trying to sound sarcastic
"You have beautiful eyes, what part of the watertribe are you from?" he asks
"Oh Sout..I mean Northern" I say to play it safe he nods
"Are you a bender?" I make an offended look
"Of course not" he laughs
"Sorry to offend you, a pretty girl like you, couldn't be one" he says while covering his face.
"Ugh I'm such a dork" he says lowly
"No, it fine you're quite handsome yourself" I can't believe he thinks someone is ugly, just because they're a bender.
This whole situation feels, like a tv show moment. Awkward and confusing.
"Well since Asami and Mr. Sato won't be home till later, do you want to go into town with me, you know to get Asami her gift"
"That's sweet of you Mako, but I should stay here you know"
"Nonsense, I'll have you home in time" he says clearly not taking no for an answer
"I really don't have any money, you see"
"Great, I can pay for it, also luckily for you, I know what Asami likes" he offers his hand and I look down at it.
"I don't really know you, you're a stranger, how do I not know you aren't a fugitive" I tease thinking about myself.
"If I was bad, I would have killed you as soon as I saw you in this house" he's right
I look around I have been in this house for days.
"You promise, you will get me home back in time?"
"I promise, I brought my Equalist car, therefore I can go through all the red lights"
"Wow, such a rebel"
"You know it Kyoshi" I almost say who, then I remember that's my name.
Asami
My Father is having a good time, or he's pretending like he is. Opal and Bolin are being a couple. Like literally I feel like a third wheel. Opal could have easily handled this party with Bolin alone.
Wing and Wei, literally went through 15 rounds of arm wrestling I had enough. I grab a champagne glass off a waiter's tray while no one is looking and take a quick gulp and cough rapidly.
"Asami Sato, a bad girl I see" I turn around and see Huan painting something on his canvas. I laugh awkwardly.
"Congratulation, I been looking for you" he smirks but it drops quickly.
"It's more special to see someone unexpected than expected, because you have expectations, like this painting, I wanted a garden but as I was painting, it didn't look like what I expected, yet it looked more like a forest"
He lift up his canvas and shows me and it's the most beautiful painting I ever seen.
"See I don't think this painting would have been as special if I kept it as a garden" I nod in amazement
"I agree, it's beautiful Huan"
"Thank you" he then brings it down and kicks a hole in the middle of it.
"Why did you do that?" I ask in shocked
"Sometimes you have to lose something to appreciate it" he says in a dark tone.
Okay, I think now is a good time to leave.
"Congratulations Baby" I hear a familiar voice and turn and see Ginger lunging towards Huan to give him a kiss.
I can't believe this, Ginger Is Huan's girlfriend. Wait that means she cheated on him, by kissing me?
She looks at me and gives me a wink and I'm furious. How can someone be so unfaithful?
"Hello Ginger, where have you been" he asks calmly picking up another blank canvas
"I just got here, I was on the phone with my new agent because I got the part, I'm a movie star now" she squeals
"Wonderful Darling, yet you're always a star in your own life, we all are" he says darkly again
"Can we talk Ginger?" I ask trying to get an explanation from her.
"Of course, sweetheart, lets talk" she says while giving Huan another quick kiss. We head back inside and I find an empty room and then shut the door behind us.
"You're dating Huan, since when?" I ask crossing my arms
"We been dating for six months" she says proudly then she did in fact cheat.
"You cheated on Huan, Ginger!" she just smiles like she's doesn't see it as a problem.
"No, I didn't" she says bubbly while playing with my hair. Which I back away, what is wrong with her, she's acting like a child right now.
"Ugh yes you did, you kissed me" she dips her head
"Oh you remembered that, I couldn't stop thinking about it myself, when you ran off I was like I should go after her, then I thought no, because if I did I don't think I would have stopped myself from kissing you again"
She starts walking towards me "You know, I should thank you, for helping me with my part"
"No, you better tell Huan what you did, before I do it, what you did was wrong Ginger" to think I thought Ginger was a nice misunderstood person. But I thought wrong, I guess her status allowed her manipulate others to do what she wants. Spirits I even let her get to me, I fell victim to her charm.
She laughs " I don't need to tell him"
"Yes you do!"
"I don't have to tell him, because I didn't cheat on him"
"What?" What do you call kissing someone that you aren't dating, when you're in a relationship?
She sighs
"Huan and I have a relationship where we can flirt and kiss who ever we want, I do it and he does it, we both agree,that we see beauty and love in many things, we're both artists, why limit our self to one love when we can love and form a connection with more than one person. Just because you love chocolate cake doesn't mean you can't eat red velvet or carrot"
I know I only had one glass of champagne but what she's saying doesn't make sense. She wraps her arms around my neck.
"You see Asami, I love Huan but I also like you, if you want me to tell Huan about our kiss, I will if it makes you feel better, But I'm telling you he won't be upset, but I will if you don't return this, this time"
Our lips come together again and I can't find the courage or ability to pull away because I do enjoy the feeling. I slowly start returning the kiss, and her hand start sliding down the back of dress and I tense up from the touch and pull away and she giggles
"Was I going too fast, I'm sorry, you're just so beautiful" she starts kissing the side of my neck and my heart starts racing. This whole situation is new to me. I just need time to process everything.
"Ginger can we stop for a second" she backs up and nod
"Of course, what's wrong" I try to speak as normal as possible but it's hard, taking in fact what just happened.
"I think I like you" I finally manage to say she laughs at that part
"You think?" she asks
I get nervous "I mean, you're the most attractive and talented person in school" she blushes
"Thank you, you aren't bad yourself" she winks Spirits she's making this hard but I have to be honest.
"Then again, you're the first girl I kissed and.."
"You aren't sure you're attractive to girls" she says cutting me off
"No, I didn't say that, I just dont feel right, doing this you know, I'm sure Huan and you have an understanding but I don't think I can accept it"
She grabs my hand
"Are you worried, that I won't give you enough attention, trust me you won't feel that way what so ever" she kisses my hand
"It's not that, it's just myself,individually, wouldn't feel right" she frowns
"Do you want me to break up with Huan?"
"NO, of course not, I like you Ginger trust me, I really like you" I mean who doesn't like Ginger I'm lucky enough to get a chance to kiss her, but I don't feel comfortable.
"You also have to keep in mind, my Father would never accept a relationship like this" I don't know if I'm referring to me dating a girl or polyamory one.
She nods "I understand, you have a lot to worry about" she sits down and I'm debating whether I should sit beside her.
"You don't know, how long I wanted to kiss you Asami, I hear and see all these guys talking about you, and I want to just rip their heads off"
"Really me, out of all people?" I ask in shock
"Yes you, you're smart, gorgeous, and have that stubborn but confused thing going on and spirits Asami you don't know how much that turns me on"
"I'm not stubborn, when am I stubb…" we both laugh
"You aren't making this any easier, for me Asami"
"I know Ginger, and I'm sorry but I respect you enough to be honest, sure I can see myself in the future watching your movie which you won numerous awards for and will to think to myself. I could have, had her, but my stupid guilt, took over"
She laughs "I guess you're right it is your lost"
I hit her arm "Hey!"
"I'm kidding" we just sit in silence
"You sure, we can't make out, some more?" I roll my eyes while getting up
"Let get out of here" she gets up quickly
"Really, I was kidding, where do you want to meet, your house or should I book us a hotel"
"Ginger!"
"I'm just messing with you" she answer back but from the look in her eyes. I know she wasn't and a part of me is wondering if she wasn't dating Huan would I take her up on that offer.
We head off in opposite directions as I try to look for the restroom I hear Su's voice.
"What do you mean, you need more money?" she asks
I keep walking down the hall "I'm putting my life on the line for you, Amon is getting more suspicious"
I back up and put my ear to the door. "Unlike you, I think about our family, and Baatar is getting suspicious also, I can't keep helping you!'
Who is she talking to? I ask myself
"Asami there you're we been looking everywhere?" Bolin say with Opal
"I was looking for the bathroom" I say answer back
Opal laughs
"You should have asked me" I walk with her on the way to the bathroom.
Korra
I take another bite of my hotdog, and Mako laughs.
"Spirits girl, have you had food before?" I take a sip of my icee.
"Nope" I say with my mouth stuffed
"How come your icee, hasn't melted yet?" because I been refreezing it using my waterbending abilities.
"I don't know, global warming?" he laughs again
"You're so funny, Asami is going to love you, she enjoys having funny people around her. Sure she does, no wonder she adores and worship Amon so much.
We pull up to a market place and Mako gets out and opens the door for me. "Thank you"
I say while finishing my drink quickly.
"Don't you have a brain freeze?" he asks
"Nope, from the water tribe remember" I tease he nods
"You got me there" I look around at all the small shops selling items.
I never seen anything like it before.
"All these business are non-bender owned" he says proudly
A couple of kids race pass us, and I almost fall but Mako grabs me.
"Careful, these kids will put you in a hospital before, a bender" I fake laugh
"How long have you lived here?" I ask
"Well since a kid really, I live with my brother Bolin, Grandmother and the rest of my family"
"Lucky, I was an only child"
"I'm lucky, imagine sharing a bathroom with 12 people"
"Well imagine not having anyone to play with as a kid?" I add
"Imagine, never being allowed to play because you were too little" we both laugh
"We both have solid arguments"
as I'm hanging out with Mako I can tell why Asami doesn't like him. He doesn't seem like her type. He's quite controlling and strict, then again maybe he's like that with only other people.
"How long are you staying for?" he asks
"Not sure, really" he nods while a homeless man asks for spare change and Mako gives him a ten dollar bill.
"I was just asking because, once a year this market turns into a carnival, and it's coming up soon and I just think you might like to go" he says looking in the distance.
" I never been to a carnival before, I watched this show once, and this girl climbed this ferris wheel to save this little boy and almost got herself and the boy killed, isn't that dangerous ?"
He laugh spirits why must this boy think everything I say is funny.
"Kyoshi that was just a show, not real life"
"It could happen" I reply back while we stop at a booth selling accessories.
"This necklace would look great on you" an elderly shop keeper says while holding up a fake Watertribe necklace.
"It's from all the way from the Southern Watertribe" she says I can easily tell it was made in a factory somewhere.
"No thank you" I say and she frowns
"What about this, a new scarf for your boyfriend, make him look even more handsome" she says while Mako blushes
"Yes, boyfriend you will look even more handsome" I tease
"No thank you Miss, just looking for a necklace" she nods then pulls out a tray and Mako and I look through them.
"What about this?" he asks holding a black and white beaded necklace I frown
"No, doesn't seem like her style" I say still looking.
"How do you know what her style is?" he asks amused I remember I never met her before
"I seen pictures of her, and I couldn't picture her wearing that" I say trying to save myself he nods
"Guess you're right" I find a green emerald necklace.
"What about this?" I ask
Mako takes it from my hand
"It does look something she would like, how much?" he asks the woman
"25 dollars" he makes a face
"That much for a green looking rock and string?" he digs in his pocket and hands the woman the cash and she smiles
"Would you like it gift wrapped" she asks
"Sure" he says while putting his wallet away
"Great that will be an extra five dollars" she says
"On second thought I have wrapping paper at home" he replies back this Mako kid is pretty goofy but fun to hang out with.
Asami
Everyone is dancing on the dance floor, while I'm sitting down. I keep looking at the time, why isn't this party over yet? I wish I could trade places with Korra. I rather be at home in my basement then here.
"Not a dancer?" Su asks while taking a seat beside me. Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse.
"Not really" I say looking for my Father.
"Asami, I hope there isn't any hard feelings between us"
I turn to her with a giant fake smile "Of course not, we just had bad days" she smiles back
"I guess you're right, I do think you're a smart young lady"
"Thank you, so is your son"
"That's sweet of you, yes I'm quite proud of my son, hopefully he will become quite the artist someday"
"No doubt he wont" I look around at the people dancing hopeful she will get up, but she doesn't.
"You want to be an engineer?" she asks
"Yes, hopefully"
"Nice, we need more bright women in that field, taking after your Father?" she asks
"Maybe, I don't know if I want to run or ruin Future Industries" I tease
"I'm sure Amon would like having you continue your Father's work" she says while lifting up a glass of champagne. I stare at her because of the tone she had had talking about Amon.
" I bet but, I don't work for Amon" I answer back politely
She snorks while taking a sip of her drink
"Sure, you will learn soon that everyone works for Amon, Me my husband, your Father everyone here, even you, you can't escape the most powerful man in the Four Nation who's still hunting for the most powerful man or even woman in the Four Nation"
We stare at each other intensively "I think you had a little too much to drink" I say to her
She puts the drink down "Maybe you're right, it is a party"
"Yep, your son party or should I say Amon's party?" she smirks
"You know, if only you were a better talker than ease dropper" she looks at me in disgust
"I don't know, what you're talking about" I reply back
"Don't lie to me, I know you were listening to my conversation earlier"
she laughs loudly while waving at her husband and my Father talking and I wave back to make it look like we're having a good o chat.
"If I had a dollar for every time someone accused me of something, maybe I could lend it to you" I answer back
"I'm telling you, you need to mind your own business or people will get hurt" she says back
"Is that a threat?" I ask
"I wished it wasn't, my dear you can't repeat what you heard over the phone?" she says with what sounds like compassion.
"Or what?" I ask
She frowns "Or I show your Father the security footage" she says I roll my eyes
"Big deal, you show my Father a video of me listening to your conversation,the big question in the video is who you were talking to" she finishes her drink
"Oh not that footage, the one with you and your gal pal, I'm sure that will be a much better conversation than you hearing me lend money to someone, someone you don't even know"
she finishes her drinks then gets up. "Enjoy the party" she says while patting my back
and leaving me speechless.
Today is the worst day of my life
Korra
Great they aren't home, Mako opens the door for me again and I thank him.
"Today was fun" I say to him
"Yeah it was actually, and I got you home before the clock striked 12" he tease
"I guess you're my fairy good mother after all"
He reaches into his pocket and hands me Asami's necklace. "Let me know if she likes it"
I take it from his hand "I will and make sure you don't tell Asami about our trip"
"What ever is your command princess" he says bowing my laugh is short lived when I remember this will be the only chance I get to hang out with him again. Even though his bender comments are irritating, hanging out with him was worth while.
"Mako?" I ask as he opens his car.
"Yes?"
"Do you think we could do this again?" I ask he smiles
"Sure, we would have to wait until Asami gets out of school though"
"Or we could just hang out by ourselves, while she's at school" he smiles
"I guess we could do that too" he replies back
"Sounds good, see you on Monday" I call out while heading toward the door.
"See you Monday" he yells back while getting in the car I watch him drive off then metal bend the door knob open.
I head back downstairs to the basement and lie on top of my bed and look at the ceiling.
Today was the best day of my life.
Quick question: Do you agree with Su, for blackmailing Asami to protect her own and who do you think she was giving money to?
I want to read your thoughts. Or any thoughts you have on this whole story in general.
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