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Korra's POV

I had been meaning to teach Jason how to Firebend properly since we'd learned he could back at the shelter. I myself may not be able to Bend anymore but if I remembered correctly, I had mastered the element at seventeen, much to the White Lotus' dismay.

It had been Katara's insistence that I was ready to start my Airbending training that had changed their minds.

Sometimes...I wondered, if I hadn't passed, if I hadn't gone to Republic City...would my life have turned out differently?

"Korra!"

I was brought out of my thoughts at the sound of my name. I looked over to see Jason running toward me. I couldn't help but smile.

I'd been thrown into the fiery pits of hell and spat out. But for all my suffering, for every broken bone and drop of blood spilled, I'd ended up with something good, something pure.

Him.

I messed up his hair and lead him out to the Yin and Yang courtyard. "What are you going to teach me?" he asked.

"Well first, how to stand properly," I answered, fixing his stance. He frowned slightly at this and I half smirked, knowing what he was thinking. "I'm going to teach the traditional style first. Then maybe Mako can show you a thing or two about the more modern styles," I added with a shrug.

He grinned at this and nodded as he readied himself, holding out his little fists, ready to fight.

"Fire is the element of power," I began, just as my instructor had me."You draw this power from the sun and it represents energy and life."

Jason frowned and lowered his hands. "How did we learn how to Bend?"

I sighed. "How about I tell you that as a bed time story tonight? Deal?"

"Deal," the little Firebender replied, again readying himself.

"In order for your attacks to come out powerful and precise, you first need to learn how to breathe properly," I continued. "Inhale, exhale."

The boy nodded and began to do this. Watching him reminded me of my time spent with Howl Sr.

"For everything you must breathe," Howl told me, hovering nearby as I connected my fists.

I couldn't help but think that this guy didn't have a clue what Airbending was, yet he was trying to teach me how to meditate. I had actually argued with him about this. I hated meditating when I was training with Tenzin, and I hated it now.

"Remember to breathe," he repeated. "For everything, breathe."

I let out a snort. "I am breathing," I said. "And how long do I have to do this anyway?"

I felt a sharp pain in the back of my head as his hand connected with it, making it jerk to the side. "I'm not playing games, Korra. Do as I say," the Firebender snapped. "We'll do this as long as it takes."

"Whatever."

He pinched the bridge of his nose before grabbing a nearby bamboo stick. "Every time you don't do this exercise properly I will hit you with this," he said, gesturing to the plant. I sighed but readied myself. "Let your mind and spirit be free."

"Did you talk to Tenzin before coming here?" I muttered.

I felt the stick connect with my lower back and let out a yelp. I could already feel a welt forming there and I blinked back the tears that threatened to fall. I took in deep breaths, trying to make the pain go away before connecting my fists once again.

"Breathe," Howl repeated. "Inhale, exhale."

"Korra?"

I was snapped out of the memory by Jason calling my name. "Did you say something?"

"How long am I going to be doing this?"

"Until you get it right," I replied.

"But I'm still little; can't you teach me a little Firebending move first?"

"No," I replied, harsher and colder than I'd meant to. Jason winced a little at this, getting out of his stance. I shook my head and kneeled in front of him. "I'm sorry," I apologized. "I-I still have a hard time with this," I told him, gesturing between the two of us.

Jason shook his head, understanding in his amber eyes. "It's ok, but will you tell me how we first learned how to Bend?" he asked.

I smiled and nodded, sitting down. He waited till I was fully seated before sitting between my legs, leaning against me. I kissed the top of his head before beginning the story.

"We learned how to Firebend from the dragons," I began. "The very first people were the Sun Warriors, and from them the Fire Nation was formed."

"What happened to the dragons?" he asked, looking up at me. It amazed me how curious a child could be. I couldn't remember if I'd been like that.

"I'm getting there," I added with a chuckle. For the rest of the afternoon I told him the legends of the dragons and even about the time Aang and Zuko met the two remaining dragons. Jason seemed amazed by this and urged me to continue.

He was really something.

Tonraq's POV

Today had been a pretty quiet day. My wife, Tenzin and Katara were all conversing amongst themselves about this and that. The radio was churning out some lazy tune as I sat on the couch in the living room, feeling at ease for the first time in years.

Korra was outside with Jason teaching him how to Firebend. Her and that boy were inseparable, as thick as thieves. I could tell that Jason had unwittingly become my daughter's whole world. She would give or do anything for him. And she seemed so genuinely, so utterly happy when her and Jason were together.

I was happy for her. And so, so proud. She was turning her life around for this child.

A few moments later, Korra and Jason came in for a lunch, the boy riding on my daughter's back, smiling and laughing. There was a gleam the girl's eye that I hadn't seen in a long time.

As they made their way to the kitchen the radio crackled and the voice that came on sent a chill down my spine.

"Good evening, citizens of Republic City. This is Amon."

Everyone stilled. I saw my daughter freeze, her body going rigid. She turned so that she was looking at the radio, Jason sliding down her back to stand on the floor.

"I know you all are looking forward to the upcoming festivities this following week. Well, I'm here to say that you're in for some disappointing news."

Everyone was listening intently, and my hands curled into fists. I hated this man. He was the one who had taken my little girl. He was the one that had caused five years of heartache.

"I am calling on the council to shut down the fair or there will be dire consequences. If you do not heed my warning, I can not promise that there will not be...casualties."

There was a long pregnant pause.

"Oh, and have a nice day."

No one said a word. I could see Korra, her jaw clenched. Her eyes shined with open hatred and anger. But underneath that was an unmistakable fear. She looked ready to punch something and then ready to run at the same time.

She leaned against the wall and slid down till she was sitting on the ground. I watched as Jason grabbed her hand. Senna and Katara went over to the duo, checking to see if she was okay. She nodded. But I could tell her thoughts were elsewhere.

"Can I...can I please be excused?" Her voice shook slightly. She was afraid.

"Of course," Katara answered. Korra nodded and stood before walking toward her room, Jason's hand still gripped in hers.

My wife made a move to follow but I had walked over and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Give her a minute," I told her, my eyes not leaving the hallway my daughter had walked through.

"I will need to talk to the council about this immediately," Tenzin stated standing up. "I don't want to risk the life of Republic City citizens. Now if you will excuse me, I have a few phone calls to make," he added the house.

My wife and I shared a look. We were both worried. Korra had wanted to take Jason to the fair but now…now I wasn't completely sure. One thing I did know, if I ever got my hands on that madman, I wouldn't hold back. I wouldn't care if I had to go to jail afterwards. He had hurt my family, along with many others. That was unforgivable.

If I ever got my hands on him, I'd kill him.