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Asa's POV

I waited for Howl on Avatar Aang memorial island. The recent chain of events had forced me to take measures that I had never wanted to take. I was a man of peace, not someone who liked to hurt and harm others. I detested violence of any kind but desperate times called for desperate measures. I was forced to act and although I despised what I was doing, I knew it was all part of the greater good.

My eyes closed as I recalled what I did and what I had almost done to Korra, the new Avatar. I had been the man she fought a month ago, disguised as Amon. I had warned her that her decision to leave without unlocking the chakras would bring devastation and the death of thousands. But she hadn't listened and I had to take matters into my own hands.

I had almost broken her beyond repair that night. The event had blocked her Airbending abilities, but just as I knew she would, she had snapped out of her stupor to protect the city she cared about.

However, my mission did not end there.

Hiroshi Sato, Republic City's wealthiest man, was helping Amon in his Endgame. I still didn't know what it was, but I knew it couldn't be good. Because of this, I reached out to the young Avatar's sentry to help me in my quest, and he had happily obliged.

"How did it go?" I asked as I saw him approach me.

The sentry lowered the cloth that covered his face before stopping, setting his bow and bag of arrows down. I could tell by the look of his face that something had not gone according to plan.

"I shot Hiroshi with the poisoned arrow you gave me," Howl answered. "But you already know what happened."

I nodded. "Korra."

He gave me a stiff nod. "And that's not the worst of it," he continued. I gave him a questioning look. "She revealed herself to Asami. She knows."

My eyes widened at this and I shook my head, leaning over the edge to look down at the water. We had both miscalculated this so badly. I had underestimated the bond between the former Waterbender and the Sato heiress. Things were getting complicated and I knew that this would not end well for either friend.

"Korra needs to find out the truth about Hiroshi Sato," I said, looking at the sentry. "Maybe she won't do anything to hurt him for Asami sake, but at least she will know who she's dealing with." The sentry nodded. "But for now, I think it will be best we don't meet. I don't want her to suspect anything. What we are doing is for her own good, but she won't take it that way."

"Asa," the sentry called and I stopped, looking over my shoulder. "Korra isn't stupid. She's going to find out. What are we going to do then?"

That was the million Yuan question, wasnt it? One I didn't know how to answer.

Korra's POV

After getting the poison out of Asami's father I went back to headquarters. I came inside, taking off my mask and putting it on the table. Surprisingly, Howl was nowhere to be found, and I figured he was probably mad because I had made it my priority to protect Hiroshi Sato, even after he had shot me. I starred at the mask in front of me, thinking about the past events.

I had revealed myself to Asami.

Different thoughts swirled in my mind. What would she think about me? Would she understand now that she knew why I'd ditched her? Would she turn me in? I shook my head. I needed to talk to her. I took off the black suit, changing into my Water Tribe garments and whistled for Naga. The polarbear dog got up, wagging her tail as she came towards me before giving my face a lick. I smiled and rode her to the main hospital.

When we arrived I hopped off her and asked her to wait outside. I came in and asked where Hiroshi was being kept. The nurse said that unless I was immediate family, she couldn't tell me since his injury was caused by someone who clearly wanted him dead. I informed her that I was the Avatar, and a close friend of his daughter and she immediately let me in.

I stood by the door, watching them interact. Asami and her father hadn't been on the best of terms in a long time, and I hoped that perhaps this would help. She noticed my presence and gestured towards me. Her father gave me a nod.

"Avatar Korra," he greeted.

"Hello Mr. Sato," I answered. "I heard what happened. Are you okay?"

"Yes," he replied. "And all thanks to that…vigilante. I owe him or her." I nodded. "Why don't you go spend some time with your friend," he added, looking at his daughter. "I'll be right here."

My best friend smiled at him before going outside with me. We went down the hall before she stopped, leaning against the wall, arms crossed. I knew she'd have questions, maybe even be a little hurt. I just hoped she'd let me explain.

"My dad is going to be okay thanks to you," Asami said. I nodded my head. "I once asked you what happened to you in that prison, you said a lot. Though I realize now that doesn't quite cover it."

"Asami-" I began.

"I saw you kill those guys that kidnapped us when you first got back, didn't I?" she asked, cutting me off. "I wasn't just delirious. You actually have...killed people."

I took a deep breath at this. I opened my mouth but then closed it. What could I really say to her?

"I know you must have a lot of questions."

She nodded. "Yeah," Asami replied. "But for now, just one," she added, looking me straight in the eye. "Were you ever going to tell me?"

I stood quiet for a second before shaking my head, crossing my arms and off to the side. "No," I finally replied.

Asami shook her head at this before walking away. I closed my eyes tightly. Maybe it had been a mistake to reveal myself to her.

"Hey," a familiar voice greeted.

I sighed and turned to see Ollie, ready to take Jason in my arms when I noticed he wasn't holding him. I raised a brow at this. Where was my little Firebender?

"Where's Jason?" I asked.

Ollie took a deep breath at this. "Well that's what I wanted to talk to you about," he began slowly. "After you gave him to me, he sort of wanted to run off after you and then, well-"

"Where. Is. Jason?" I asked through clenched teeth, my eyes narrowing dangerously.

"My shirt caught on fire," the billionaire continued. "I put him down just for a second and then he…wasn't there anymore."

"You lost my son?" I hollered, pushing him back and making him fall on his ass.

"Korra, let me explain," he said, getting back up in his feet quickly as we exited the hospital.

"I trusted you with my life and you lost him?" I continued to yell at him as I Airbended him into the alley next to the hospital. "How could you Ollie? I have enemies! Do you have any idea what they would do to get to me?" I was fuming, barely containing the urge to strangle the blonde.

"I'm sorry!" he said. "I didn't mean to, I mean, he set my shirt on fire so I had to let him go."

"He's a little boy!" I shouted.

"I'll find him," Ollie replied.

"No," I growled. "I'll find him. And if you know what's best for you, Oliver, you'll stay out of my way," I added as I started to run back to the factory.

Mako's POV

I couldn't help but smile as I played with Jason. After the lights had gone out in the Sato factory, I had made my way out, trying to find Korra, to make sure she was okay, when I spotted the little Firebender. I had grabbed onto him and picked him up. He drew a flame in his hand but when he noticed it was me, he relaxed. It looked like Korra had been teaching him how to defend himself.

I asked him where his mom was and he said she had gone to make sure everyone was okay. I waited outside the factory, watching for her, but not finding her. I sighed and made my way to my apartment with the boy. I figured that she'd end up looking for me either way. Plus, I knew she wouldn't go back home until she found him.

We arrived at my place and I took off his bow tie and jacket, leaving him in his white shirt and dress pants. I sat down, pulled out a set of cards and we started to play gold fish with him. As we played I couldn't help but smile as a memory came to mind. I had taught Korra the same game the first time she had come to my apartment. Apparently playing cards was frowned upon by the White Lotus and only training was allowed.

After a while he began to rub his eyes tiredly and I knew he was probably sleepy. I picked him up and took him to my room before picking out a book. I knew he liked being read to, and I figured he'd fall asleep faster that way too.

"Where's my mom," Jason asked with a yawn.

I stopped reading the book and looked up at him. "Probably looking for you," I answered. "Why didn't she leave you with someone?"

The boy wrung his hands and gave me a guilty look. I raised a brow at this. What had he done?

"Ollie was supposed to take care of me," the boy admitted. "But I don't like him."

I couldn't help but chuckle, before forcing myself to be serious. "You shouldn't have run off," I said. "Korra is probably chewing him out right now. She'll be worried."

"But I don't like him," he answered again. "I don't want him to be my dad, I want you to."

I blinked a few times at the revelation, putting the book down and sitting Jason on my lap so that I could see him better. Did he just tell me he wanted me to be his dad? I looked in his amber eyes and saw no regret or confusion. He had actually meant what he said!

"Jason," I began but stopped when I heard a knock on the door. I shook my head and looked at him but I heard the knock again, louder this time. I sighed. "That's probably your mom," I said, picking him up.

I walked over and opened the door and found the Water Tribe girl just like I had predicted. She looked worried but the minute she saw the boy she took him from me, hugging him tightly against her, and I could see the relief on her face.

"Jason, you scared me," she whispered, pulling him back so that she could see his face.

"I'm sorry Momma," the boy apologized.

"He said he didn't want to be with Oliver," I revealed. "I saw him wondering around and brought him here. I hope you don't mind."

"Thank you so much Mako," Korra said kissing the boy's cheek. "I was so worried. I don't want you to do that ever again. Even if you don't like Ollie, you have to stay with who I leave you with."

"Why did you leave him?" I asked. "I waited for you to come out, but you never did."

"I was looking for Asami," she answered. "I was looking for her and then I saw the medics-"

"The medics?" I questioned. She nodded. "What happened?"

"Someone shot Hiroshi with an arrow," Korra revealed. "I just came from the hospital, he's doing good."

I silently cursed before grabbing my coat and grabbing the boy's jacket and handing it to her.

"I need to go see Asami," I told her. "Be good for Korra," I added, looking at the boy.

"Mako," she called. I turned to look at her. "Thanks again."

I actually smiled a little. "Anytime," I answered before running out the door.