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Korra's POV

Early the next morning I came out of my room to meet up with everyone outside. My mother and father smiled at me and I went over to them to give them a quick hug. I noticed Tenzin was holding the newspaper and it had a picture of councilman Tarrlok. From what I could see the story talked about the Blue Spirit stealing money from him. I had to force myself not to smile.

"Lin came earlier this morning," Tenzin began. "He wanted to know where my family and I had been."

"Why?" I asked.

"Apparently whoever attacked Councilman Tarrlok was an Airbender. Mako confirmed his story since he saw this…creature Airbend," the master replied. "I told him my children were here, with the exception of Jinora who was at your Ball."

I nodded in a knowing way. "Looks like this Blue Spirit is getting more attention than I am; there's a change," I joked. I saw Katara smile and shake her head. At least someone had thought it was funny.

"Do you have any questions about today?" Tenzin asked. "It is a simple proof of life declaration. Just read out a prepared statement to the council and-"

"It's fine, Tenzin," I said cutting him off. "I've been in front of the council before."

"Quite a few times," Asami said, walking towards me.

I rolled my eyes. As if I needed a reminder. "I'd hang myself before doing any of that again," I muttered.

She chuckled at this. "I know. That's why I'm here."

I laughed at that before heading out to the ferry. When I drew closer to the City Hall the press and photographers started to close in. I started to panic, closing my eyes and remembering how I hated being closed in during those…games. Just as I thought I would blast them out of the way, we entered the council room. I stood in front of the council and began to talk.

"I was kidnapped," I began, just as I'd rehearsed. I was going to talk quick and get straight to the point. The less time I spent on this subject the better. "Amon, he-he kidnapped Bolin and me. I was the only survivor. Unfortunately Bolin, he...didn't make it. I almost died. I thought I had because I spent so many days on that life-rotting prison…"

Asami's POV

I could hear Korra's voice crack as she vaguely explained her stay at the Boiling Rock. The council nodded their heads and 'brought her back to life'. I could see the relief on my best friend's face when the hearing was over. We were walking out when Tenzin spoke.

"You will be reinstated tomorrow afternoon," he stated.

Korra stopped in her tracks. "This was a little more…heavy than I thought it would be," she said. "Can it wait another day or two?"

The Airbender stroked his beard and sighed before nodding. I could tell he wanted her back on the council as soon as possible. I waited till he was ahead of us before speaking.

"A few days ago you couldn't wait to go to a council meeting," I noted.

"I was in a prison for five years, Asami," she reminded me. "I wasn't exactly in my right mind."

I sighed and nodded. We went out to eat afterwards, Howl keeping a close watch on the both of us. I could tell it irritated Korra to no end but she didn't say a word about it. Night had fallen already and she excused herself to go to the restroom, I nodded and waited for her to get back.

Korra's POV

I was going to take a bathroom break when I bumped into a familiar amber eyed police officer. He narrowed his eyes at me and I fumbled for words. "What are you doing in the city?" he asked sharply.

"Uh, the council was bringing me back from the dead," I said in a rush. "Legally speaking, anyway. What are you doing here?"

"My job," he replied.

"Right."

"I'm going to be reinstated in two days," I said.

"Looking forward to that," he muttered sarcastically.

I looked over and he was with another officer. He was younger, probably a rookie. "Hi, I'm Korra," I greeted, shaking his hand.

"Nice to meet you," the teen replied.

"Korra just got back after being trapped on the Boiling Rock," my ex teammate began. "Before that she was a party animal who didn't give a rat's ass about anyone." He was talking in a rush, trying to give the young guy a rundown of my basic profile before the guy got the idea I was a 'good person' since I was the Avatar and all. "She was with my brother when he died. Last week she told me to stay away from her, and I have to admit, it was the best advice she's given anyone," he added before walking away. The young officer mumbled an apology before going after his superior. I sighed and went to the restroom before going back to the table.

Asami's POV

Korra and I made our way back to our modes of transportation; my car and her polarbear dog. But yet again the press began to surround us. Howl stepped in front of us, asking the press to leave us alone but they wouldn't have it. I could see my friend tense at the amount of unwanted attention she was getting. He helped her onto Naga and she took off. He let out a growl.

"She does that to you a lot, doesn't she?" I said.

He scowled and I knew I was right.

Howl's POV

That girl was getting on my final nerve. I was almost tempted to go back to Air Temple Island and let the Airbender fire me. But, really, what good would that do me. Sure, I wouldn't have to deal with that brat anymore but I couldn't afford to blow this job. So, with a heavy sigh, I sucked it up and started searching for the troublesome Avatar. I needed to find her quick. By the look of the storm clouds on the horizon it was about to start pouring.

I figured it had been around four hours before I happened to run across the pain in the rear. She was at the park. I know, right? Who would've thought? She was just laying there on the ground, eyes closed and arms crossed behind her head. She looked...tranquil. I couldn't really think of any other word to describe it. But she also seemed to be waiting for something.

"How long you been here?" I asked.

She didn't even bother opening her eyes. "Don't know."

I sighed. "It's gonna start pouring soon. We need to get back." She simply shrugged. I pinched the bridge of my nose, counting to ten and praying to the Spirits for patience.

Lightning lit up the area and thunder rumbled in the sky and I saw her jump ever so slightly. She still didn't move. Stupid, stubborn, insufferable...!

"You know what?" I began. "I don't know what kind of game this is, but I'm not playing."

"Doesn't look like it from here," she simply replied. I swear I heard some smugness in her voice.

I narrowed my eyes and lit a flame in my hand. This girl needed to be taught a lesson, and a good one. I approached her, ready to give her a small scare when thunder roared in the sky once more, making her jump.

I let the flame in my hand disappear at this. The girl looked momentarily disoriented as she crouched there on the ground, her body stiff, waiting. I frowned at this and she sat back down in the grass, lying down once more.

"You're afraid of thunder?" I asked. I could help the sense of smug satisfaction. So she wasn't built out of stone after all.

She didn't reply, didn't even move. I could see her breathing was slightly erratic and she was trying to slow it down. My smugness faded. "If it scares you so much, why are you out here?"

I figured she'd deny it. People like her seemed to want others to think they were stronger, better. She surprised me when she gave me an honest answer. "People deal with what they fear in two different ways. Some run from it, and the other is to face it."

"But why face it? What are you waiting for?"

She was silent for a moment, deciding how much she wanted to tell me by the look on her face. I sat down next to her, waiting for her to continue as the lightning lit up the sky again.

"Rain."

I cocked my head to the side. "Rain? Why?"

"It reminds me that I'm alive," she whispered. It was the kind of whisper that spoke volumes, even if you were the only one to hear it.

For that moment I could almost see a glimpse of what she'd gone through. When she was rescued, Id been called in right away. During this time, Id overheard Tenzin talking to General Iroh about the Boiling Rock and how he was going to go investigate what had happened.

"We need to get going," I said after a while. She sighed at this, clearly not ready to leave.

The rain started to come down and I saw a small, serene smile appear on her face. I rolled my eyes. Now I was convinced she was crazy. After a moment, she got up and said she wanted to visit someone. I glanced at the clock: 11pm. Who would be awake at this time?