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Korra's POV
I was sitting in an interrogation room with Bei Fong. She was sitting across from me and I had my hands tied to the cuffs on the table. I could remember the last time I had been in this position. I had gotten…sidetracked the first time I came to Republic City and I was in the same position I was in now. I'm pretty sure the Chief of Police remembered that as well.
"This is a mistake," I said.
"I will be asking you a few questions, standard stuff for the report," she answered ignoring my comment. "Have you ever been arrested?" I opened my mouth to answer but she let out a humorless laugh. "Never mind. I know the answer to that. Plenty of times."
"Like I said, this is a mistake," I repeated.
"As far as I'm concerned, the only mistake I see is me not having stuck around after I knew you were visiting one of my officers," Bei Fong shot at me.
"I'm not who you think I am."
The Earthbender snorted. "You're exactly who I think you are." There was some bitterness and satisfaction in her voice, as if she had waited a long time for this day. I figured she had. "You're a dangerous monster who doesn't care about who they hurt. The only difference now is you're doing it with Airbending and dao blades."
"Chief Bei Fong," I began. "You hate me. I get it. But that doesn't make me a vigilante."
"No," she agreed. "But the civilian who saw you by the jail a few moments before it was raided does."
"And like I said before, I was a little intoxicated and I just happened to pass by there."
"Always the same story," she answered. Okay, so I admit that I'd used that excuse...a lot in the past. "And what about harassing Councilman Tarrlok in which your little party just so happened to be across from."
I shrugged. "Coincidence," I replied.
"No," Bei Fong countered, standing up. "When they pile up like that, it becomes evidence."
"Chief," a familiar voice called. The woman sighed and got up to open the metal door. "Korra's parent's are here," Mako informed her, stealing a glance towards me.
"Tell them to wait," she answered annoyed.
"I want to see my daughter," my mom said, coming inside and running over to me. She cupped my face in her hands and kissed my forehead. My dad came inside and also kissed the top of my head, assuring me everything would be fine. I almost wished that hadn't come. But perhaps this would play out to my favor.
"I'm in the middle of an interrogation here," Bei Fong stated, clearly annoyed now. I kept the smirk off my face with practiced ease
"Chief Bei Fong, I know you hate my daughter, but I didn't think you'd go as far as arresting her without any grounds," my mother growled protectively. Yep, definitely to my favor.
"I have solid grounds and evidence," Lin shot back.
"Which you can present to the judge after I consult with Korra," Tenzin interjected. "Until then, this interrogation is over."
"You have an hour before the hearing," she barked before leaving, Mako trailing behind her.
"Sounds like Lin has a personal vendetta," my dad pointed out.
"She does," I answered. "She blames me for Bolin's death. She also thinks that I dress up in black and wear a Blue Mask and Airbend."
"I'll start working on getting you out of here," Tenzin said.
"I want Mako to be with me throughout this process," I said.
"Honey," my mother began. "I don't think that's the best idea." Probably not.
"Mom, he knows I can't be this, Spirit or whatever it is," I answered. "Dad, you said Bei Fong has a vendetta?"
"Yes," he said.
"Well I think Mako could get her off it," I stated. "She taught him to do the right thing, that includes helping to keep an innocent person out of jail, so Mom," I added looking at her. "Please."
My parents shared a look before letting out a heavy sigh. I could tell they weren't thrilled with the idea but they nodded their heads. Tenzin still looked skeptical himself but didn't say a word as he walked out to look for Mako. My mother brought me close to her chest as she soothingly rubbed my back. I closed my eyes and prayed to the Spirits that Mako would want to help me.
Senna's POV
After talking with my daughter I went out and looked for Mako. I prayed to the spirits he would be willing to go through with her request or I feared that she might do something that would bring her more harm than good. I found him at his desk, looking over some paperwork. He stood when he saw me approach and smiled.
"Mako," I greeted.
"Ms. Senna."
"I came to talk to you about my daughter."
"I know," the Firebender answered. "It's all over the press, and well, due to my job, I was one of the first to find out."
"The charges are ludicrous," I said. They were. My daughter would never be the person they were accusing her of; at least that's what I told myself. Truth be told, I didn't even know her my daughter anymore. Maybe I never had.
"I know," he said. "I'm assuming Tenzin will be defending her."
I nodded. "But I'm here to ask you for a favor." Mako straightened a little at this. "Korra wants you to be with her in all the interrogations and basically the whole process. I told her it was a bad idea but…she said that if you aren't there then she won't allow Tenzin to represent her."
"Me?" he asked, clearly shocked. "My boss is the arresting officer and I don't think it's the best idea for me to be involved in the case, knowing our…history."
"I know," I replied, lowering my head.
"Listen, I'm sorry for what your family is going through-"
I shook my head. "You don't need to apologize, Mako," I replied. "It was a bad idea. I'm sorry if I inconvenienced you in any way."
Korra's POV
An officer led me inside the council room where the press were already seated, along with other members of my extended family. Tenzin had left a few minutes ago, blasting anyone that got too close to him. He had been infuriated by the fact that I didn't want him to represent me. I had meant it when I said I wouldn't let anyone help me if Mako wasn't with me. Why I went on with this request, I still had no idea. I took a seat on the opposite bench from Bei Fong's as the judge spoke.
"The hearing will start. The People vs. Avatar Korra." The judge looked over the paperwork before glancing over at me. "Where's your attorney, Avatar Korra?"
"I'm representing myself," I answered.
"I'm not sure that is the wisest course, Avatar Korra."
I clenched my jaw before standing up. "I think it is," I replied. "I'm innocent."
"Then I'll consider that your plea," the woman replied. "Now as for bail…"
"Your honor Avatar Korra's former Master, Tenzin owns quite a few Sky Bison," the prosecuting attorney said. "And in regards to bail money, well I'm sure there isn't an amount the White Lotus wouldn't give to get her out." I rolled my eyes and scoffed. Well the attorney was right about one thing, at least. Tenzin did have a lot of Sky Bison.
"Then it's a good thing that the case is based on circumstantial evidence," Tenzin replied, Mako trailing behind him. I let a small smile appear as he took a seat next to me. "Whether or not the White Lotus will provide financial help is no reason to keep her in jail."
"She's a flight risk!"
"Then minimize the risk," Mako said, standing up. "I'm sure Avatar Korra wouldn't mind being in home confinement and I offer myself to guard her all day and night while this case is under investigation."
"Yes, she would mind," I said, giving him an incredulous look. This wasn't exactly what I had planned.
"Sold to the defense," the judge said.
Everyone started to leave the courtroom and both lawyers stepped forward to talk to the judge. I could feel Bei Fong's glare on me and the Firebender next to me, but he pretended not to notice. I turned to look at him.
"I knew you couldn't resist saving my rear," I said. I couldn't but feel a little smug. "Or was it my charm?" I just had to. Couldn't resist.
Mako pinched the bridge of his nose. "You're going to make me regret this, aren't you?" he asked. I opened my mouth to speak but he cut me off. "Fortunately for you, there's no way you can be this vigilante, and that's why I'm here. The Blue Spirit is trying to make a difference. We both know that's not really your style."
I simply nodded. If only he knew.