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Mako's POV

I listened to the rain fall as it hit the roof and the window of Korra's room. She was wrapped up in my arms, sleeping soundly and snugly under the blankets I had wrapped around her. I gave the Water Tribe girl a kiss and watched as her lips twitched into a smile before snuggling closer to me. I stifled at laugh at this, pushing the hair away from her face and let out a sigh.

It was over. It was finally over.

Amon was gone, and the reconstruction of the city was happening slowly but surely. The last couple of rebel Equalists were being captured and put in jail as both Benders and Nonbenders helped each other heal from the series of events that had occurred. Korra had only stayed in bed rest for a day before going to the city and helping in any way she could, whether it was looking for survivors under the rubble or healing cuts and bruises.

Today I had insisted she take the day off since she hadn't properly rested and because Jason had had the same amount of sleep she had. That little fact finally got her to lie down in bed with me and just a few moments passed before her eyes lulled shut and she fell into a deep sleep. The little tyke was next door with his grandma and grandpa, sleeping as well. I smiled as I watched her sleep. She looked so much at peace when she slept now, unlike when she had come back, when her emotions and movements were controlled, almost forced.

I gently pulled her closer to me, giving her body heat when I saw her pull the blanket up to her chin. Korra smiled at this and nuzzled her face against my chest before stilling again. I was completely in love with her. We had both waited five years to admit this and now it seemed so unreal…as if we hadn't waited that long at all. Everything seemed so natural.

Her eyes fluttered open, looking into my amber gaze. Korra smiled and placed her arm on my chest, where my heart was. I knew she enjoyed to feel my heartbeat as much as I enjoyed hearing hers.

"I love you," I whispered, giving her a quick chaste kiss.

"I love you too," Korra mumbled groggily, closing her eyes.

I chuckled at this. We had only been together a few days but everything felt perfect; which was just right, because we just couldn't get enough of each other.

Katara's POV

I couldn't help but smile at Korra's happiness. Mako and she were finally together, and they even had a son to care for. My former pupil had been helping with the reconstruction of the city, along with her other friends, and now that it was almost complete, she had taken a break, spending her free time with the two Firebenders she loved most. She was leaning against her former teammate while reading a story to the little tyke to seemed to be as engaged as ever on the tale she was telling him.

"They're quite the bunch, aren't they?" Howl said, limping over to me. Though the sentry had deep wounds in his leg, he was recuperating rather quickly and would soon be off his cane.

I sighed and nodded at this. "She waited five years for this."

"Five long years," the Firebender answered. "It's weird, you know, not having anything to do. Not having to watch her every move." I chuckled at this, shaking my head. "But it's a good change," he added.

"Korra?" I called. The girl looked up, giving me a smile before kissing Mako's cheek, silently letting him know to continue the story as she kissed Jason's forehead as well, getting up.

"Looks like you're living life to the fullest," Howl commented with a smirk.

She rolled her eyes at that. "It's the life I've chosen to live," Korra replied. "And I love it."

"I'm glad you finally found something worth fighting for," I said, placing a hand against her cheek. "And I am so, so happy for you."

"I am too," the sentry said. "It's nice to not have to fall off rooftops pretending to be a Spirit and not having to babysit you all the time. Not that I'm complaining or anything."

Korra laughed at that, shaking her head. "I never thanked you both for keeping my secret and…I guess supporting me," she said. "There were times I thought I was alone, but you showed me I wasn't." My former pupil stopped there to look back at her family. "They did too."

"You'll never be alone," I reminded her gently. "You have all of us." She smiled at this and I couldn't help but smile back.

"Korra, we're going to the beach!" Mako called, hauling the boy over his shoulders.

"Come on, Momma!" Jason added. "Dad's gonna teach me how to Firebend!"

"Coming!" Korra answered, turning to look at me.

I gave her a nod and she took off after both Firebenders, having the most fun that I had seen in a while. Everything was falling into place for her now, and I knew this was the best ending, rather beginning for her. And I was happy.

Hiroshi's POV

I let out a small groan as I started to come to, taking in my surroundings. I looked around realizing I was in a hospital, judging by the plain white walls and the IV next to the bed. My gaze finally settled on my daughter who was sitting up from her chair, tiredly rubbing her eyes, no doubt having fallen asleep after waiting for who knows how long for me to wake up. She gave me a small smile before getting up and sitting on the bed, placing a hand over mine.

"Take it easy Dad," she said. "You were injured during all the commotion in the city. The Green Arrow vigilante brought you here."

"The vigilante?" I questioned. The little time I had spent with the green hooded figure, I got the vibe that he didn't like me yet…he practically saved me.

My daughter nodded her head. "When they called me...I-I was afraid I was going to lose you," Asami whispered, her eyes watery.

"I'm not going anywhere," I assured, giving her hand a gentle squeeze.

"You said that after mom died," my little girl replied her voice cracking, tears falling freely now. I lowered my gaze at this, realizing how much I had hurt her all those years I had been cold and distant. "But you left."

"I wasn't a very good father with you after your mother passed away," I admitted. "I was lost, and I know it doesn't excuse my behavior. I felt as if my world had vanished, and I didn't realize that there were two on that boat. I'm sorry."

Asami gave me a smile. "I'm sorry too for the way I acted," she said.

"No, you had every right," I countered. "Will you give me a second chance?"

My daughter smiled and nodded hugging me tightly. I couldn't help but smile as well, returning the embrace. The moment was cut short however when the Chief of Police came inside, two metalbending officers by her side. I sighed and gently pulled Asami back, caressing her cheek and wiping away a tear that escaped. She knew what was about to happen.

"Mr. Sato," Bei Fong began. "I'm sorry to interrupt the moment but I want you to know what you will be arrested for your conspiracy in the Endgame, kidnapping, among other charges. Do you understand this?"

I nodded. "Yes."

"Ms. Sato, I'm sorry but you'll have to leave the room now."

Asami nodded her head, wiping away her tears before hugging me tightly again. I kissed her forehead hugging her tightly against me, knowing that it will be a long time before I see her again. I had to face the consequences for the crimes I committed. It was what my wife would have wanted…and that is the least I could do to honor her memory after staining it so much.

"I love you," I whispered into her hair. "Never forget that."

Tenzin's POV

Korra had asked to have a press conference a month after the whole ordeal with Amon had happened. During this time it had been revealed that she was in fact the Blue Spirit, meaning she was responsible for the death and injury of dozens of citizens of Republic City. It was needless to say that I was shocked at the news and that Lin had actually knowledge of this, yet…didn't press charges. Out of all people, I would think that she would want to see Korra behind bars, especially because her suspicions were correct yet she spared her. I suspected it was because she realized that the Water Tribe girl had changed.

I have to admit that when I first found out of her involvement I was outraged but after carefully thinking everything through I actually felt guilty. Now I understood everything; her isolation, her attitude, the late night outings, the injuries…everything. She had done all of that in order to protect everyone from the life she was having, which was really no life at all, dedicating every second of her time to saving the city from a mad revolutionist. I had judged her, criticized her, belittled her even, and I could feel the guilt gnawing at me at this. I was supposed to be her mentor, but it seemed the roles had switched.

I saw her talking to Mako and Jason backstage and decided that I needed to talk to her. I needed to clear up the tension between us, and I didn't blame her for snapping at me all those times. She had every right.

"Korra?" I called. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" The Water Tribe girl nodded and headed towards me. I took in a deep breath, gathering my thoughts before speaking. "Do you know what you are going to say?"

"Yes," she replied. "I've been going over it in my head." She stopped for a moment, eying me curiously. "Is that all you wanted to tell me?"

I let out a sigh, shaking my head. "I wanted to apologize for the way I have been treating you since your arrival," I began. "I didn't know what you were doing all those nights, and I know it doesn't excuse my behavior. I'm-"

"You don't have to apologize," Korra replied cutting me off. "I would have acted the same way if I were you. It's hard for people to see the change in others sometimes. It was hard for me, to see it in myself."

I smiled at this. Korra had matured in those five years she was away. It had made her a stronger, wiser person, and I was glad to see it. I knew my father would be happy to see the change in her. The cycle never makes a mistake, and now I could see that. She had all the qualities and more that suited her to wield the power she had.

"Are you going to stand there all day are you going to say something?" Lin growled coming back stage.

"Coming Chief," she replied. "Excuse me, Tenzin."

I nodded and followed her to the stage, Jason, Mako, Asami, Bolin, her parents, and my mother behind me. I had to admit I was a bit curious how she would go about this conference.

She took in a deep breath before speaking. "Hello citizens of Republic City," Korra began. "As you all know I am more than what I pretended to be. I'm the Blue Spirit and the Avatar." The Water Tribe girl paused for a moment, hearing the crowd murmur between themselves. "I don't know what else I can say but that."

"Avatar Korra, it isn't every day that a party animal such as yourself admits to wearing a mask and administrating so called 'justice' in the city," a reporter began. "Why do it?"

I could see the girl shift uncomfortably in her feet. She opened her mouth to speak but was cut off.

"Seriously," the same reporter continued. "Did you get bored of not keeping up with your Avatar duties or getting drunk and decided to play dress-up? Or how does that work exactly?"

Korra's jaw clenched at this, along with everyone else's on the stage. That reporter had some nerve attacking her directly like that.

"I lost two people in the prison where I was kept," Korra whispered. "They were very important to me, helped me see that there was more to me than an arrogant party girl who did not, in fact, keep up with her Avatar duties."

At first the reporter seemed surprised, but quickly shook their head and continued on with the interview. "And what, for that you want a merit badge and special rights?"

"No," the Waterbender replied. "You're right, I'm not special, but this isn't about who I am, it's about what I do. Avatar Kyoshi said only justice will bring peace."

"So now you are comparing yourself to one of the greatest Avatars that have existed?"

"Why not?" Korra questioned. "She is after all my past life, part of who I am. I didn't do what I did to get revenge on what was done to me, but to protect people like Aiden, my cellmate, who died because his only crime was having the ability to Earthbend." She paused for a moment, her voice cracking. "I'm not looking to gain anyone's approval or to be considered a hero for what I did I just want what all the Avatar's before me wanted: Peace between all nations and all people."

"What you are saying-"

"In this world of reporters who do nothing but twist everyone's words to get the newspaper headline, who create a generation of critics and not leaders," the Water Tribe girl continued. "I am actually doing something, right here, right now, for this city, for my people." Korra stopped there to look over at us, sharing a smile with both Firebenders. "And I'm not doing it alone."

The crowd in response gave her a respectful bow before the applause and cheers began. I looked over at my mother and her parents who smiled proudly at her. Korra gestured Bolin forward and asked him to kneel. I raised a brow at this, looking over at Mako who gave me a knowing look, the smaller Firebender in his arms grinning. She took in a deep breath before pressing a thumb over his forehead and another on his heart before opening her eyes. Her thumbs and eyes glowed and just a few moments later she stepped back, helping him up. The Earthbender blinked before slamming his foot, causing a pillar of earth to appear. He smiled broadly at this and hugged his friend tightly.

As the crowd stood in awe yet cheering I walked over to her and placed a hand on her shoulder, making her look at me. "I am so proud of you, Avatar Korra."

Korra blinked at this before slowly smiling.

The cycle never makes a mistake, and now I could see that. She had all the qualities and more that suited her to wield the power she had. She was still the stubborn, strong, gentle and caring girl I had met when she was four, but now she was something more. She was the Avatar.