Hello everyone! Yes, I am still here and I am back! With the help of my awesome Co-Author BG-13! So this is a 3 part epilogue for Avatar, hope you guys enjoy it! P.S. I will be updating Atlantis soon and please vote on the poll I have in my page. Enjoy!

Korra's POV

It must've been almost noon when I woke up. I blinked the sleep from my eyes, rubbing them to try and wake myself up. The last couple of weeks I'd been sleeping in a lot, feeling beyond tired. Mako had managed to get me in the habit since we moved in together of actually sleeping through the night, no longer waiting for storms or going out and serving justice as the Blue Spirit. It's time in the light was long over, there was no need for it now. It'd taken a few months to break the habit but Mako was very persuasive.

Of course, I suspected another reason for my ability to sleep till late in the day.

I hadn't thought much of it at first. But being late two months in a row had all but confirmed my suspicions. I hadn't told Mako yet, not wanting to get him excited in case I really was wrong…which I doubted.

I felt him place a tender kiss on the back of my neck and I sighed in contentment, turning to see the gold colored eyes I loved so much. He smirked before kissing me deeply, making me shift so that my whole body was facing him as one of his hands placed itself at my waist.

"Hey, beautiful," he greeted.

"Hey, yourself."

"Jason has been up for a while now. He went out with your dad," he informed me. I smiled and nodded, nuzzling my cheek down against his shoulder, my eyes closing. I heard and felt his chest rumble as he laughed. "You're really pushing it today. It's almost one."

My eyes opened immediately, the urge to keep sleeping leaving my body immediately. Dammit! I sprung from the bed, ignoring the minor dizzy spell that caused before grabbing my clothes and a towel and practically running into the bathroom to take a shower.

When I walked out, fully dressed, I found Mako still in bed, watching me with a raised brow and confusion furrowing his forehead. I shook my head. "I'll explain later," I told him before rushing out the door.

Not long after that I was running up the stairs of my parents' house, hoping Mom was still waiting for me. After the reconstruction of the, I had decided to move out, at first going to Mako's apartment had seemed like a good idea but then Jason wouldn't have had a room. My dad had suggested we build a house further down the island, away from the others so that all of us could have privacy but my little Firebender would still be able to visit them.

"Sorry I'm late," I apologized first thing when I stopped inside the kitchen, finding Mom and Katara sitting at the table.

My mother smiled and got up to hug me, which I returned before sitting down at the table with them. I sighed, feeling tired from my impromptu run.

"So, what did you want to talk to us about?" Mom asked me, patting my knee.

I bit my lip, folding one arm over my once toned stomach. I noticed Katara's eyes follow the gesture. "I think I'm pregnant," I finally admitted.

Both pairs of blue eyes widened both looking down toward my abdomen. I knew it wasn't noticeable yet, but I could feel something had changed.

"Have you told Mako yet?" Katara asked me.

I shook my head. "I wanted one of you to check first…to make sure before I got him all excited."

My mother looked at me. "Have you two been trying to have kids?"

I rubbed the back of my neck sheepishly, smiling slightly. "I wouldn't say we've been 'trying'." But Mako and I were both young adults and after that first night in his apartment a few months ago…

"Let me see," my former master stated, moving so that she could sit next to me. She Bended the water from a nearby cup, raised my shirt to expose my abdomen and glided a glowing watery hand over my skin. After a moment, the look of concentration on her face was replaced with a warm smile and she nodded her head at me.

My own smile spread across my face, widening till I thought it might split my cheeks. I looked over at my mom who returned my smile, bringing me close to her in a tight embrace, placing her own hand on my still somewhat flat stomach, mentioning how happy my father would be once we told him the news.

After a quick goodbye I left to head back to my own little home, running into my father along the way and kissing his cheek. I laughed at the confusion on his face before asking where Mako was. He told me that he had taken Jason down to the beach.

Sure enough, I found my family playing down by the water, the foam gathering around their ankles with each incoming wave. I ran at the taller Firebender who caught me just in time. Jason grinned up at us then returned his attention to the sandcastle he'd been building.

"Where did you run off to this morning?"

I couldn't stop the grin on my face. "I have a surprise for you."

He raised a brow. "Oh?"

I took his hand in mine before placing it against my stomach. Mako's forehead scrunched before his ember eyes looked up at mine, this new information registering in his brain. The laugh that had built up in my throat was cut off when he cupped my face in his hands and kissed me fiercely, his arms wrapping around my waist as mine wrapped around his neck.

I pulled away and looked over my other Firebender. "Jason." He looked up at us. "Come here. I want to tell you something."

He smiled that little dimpled smile I loved so much and ran over to me, jumping into my outstretched arm. I saw Mako briefly look concerned but I shook my head. I could still hold Jason… at least for now till my stomach got too big.

"What is it, Momma?"

I smoothed down his hair, kissing his cheek before I replied. "You're going to have a little brother or sister soon," I told him.

Jason blinked, seeming to think hard over this new information, tilting his head to the side before glancing over at Mako. The elder Firebender smiled and nodded his assurance, bringing us closer together, his hand finding my stomach.

After a moment, Jason looked down at the ground and pulled out of my grip, and I watched as he trudged back over to his sandcastle. I frowned for the first time in what felt like a while but didn't get a chance to question it as Mako's arm slid around my waist.

I craned my neck to look at him, giving him a kiss on the cheek before leaning back against his shoulder, my head now under his chin. I knew this baby would change things for the three of us, but I welcomed the idea with all my heart.

Mako's POV

The next three months passed quickly, and Korra was now six months pregnant. I had eagerly, even impatiently watched as her belly expanded from a mere bump. It was the assurance I needed that this was all real, that we would be having a baby together soon. Every night, I'd watch her fall asleep, her arm wrapped protectively around her midsection as she drifted through her dreams. She seemed so at ease, and I would find myself imagining how our baby would be, how'd they would act.

In the morning I kissed Korra's temple before getting up for work and three days out of the week she'd get up with me to go to council meetings. I'd tried to suggest that she take some time off, send someone else to deal with them, but she insisted she could handle it.

Since I had to work and we didn't want dump Jason on Korra's parents all the time, she'd have Asami look after him. Usually I was the one that got off work first and went to pick up Jason. Though the little Firebender tended to like spending time with his 'aunt' and it also gave Korra an excuse to see her friend.

I knocked on the heiress' door, the butler being the one to answer and lead me inside. I noticed that Iroh had decided to drop by, and that he was playing with Jason. It made me smile. Asami looked up before whispering something to the two of them before walking over to me, pulling me further away from the scene. I frowned.

"Is everything alright, Asami?"

She sighed, looking at the tiny Bender. "Have you noticed that Jason's been a little…withdrawn lately?"

I furrowed my brow in confusion, also looking over at the little boy, watching him interact with the general before returning my inquisitive gaze to the woman before me. Thinking back, I remembered Korra had mentioned something similar a couple weeks ago. And I told Asami such. "But I didn't think much of it," I admitted.

"He's been acting off recently," she persisted. "And it doesn't seem to be your typical tantrum," she clarified. "It's more like… like he's spending more time alone and when Korra or I ask him what's wrong he just draws further in on himself. It's unusual."

"How so?"

She raised a brow at me, seeming to be in disbelief of my obtuseness. She shook her head. "Try to see this whole situation from his point of view. In his mind, you and Korra having a baby means that he will be obsolete, that you wont want him anymore."

"But that's not true."

"You just admitted yourself that you brushed off Korra's concerns about it," she pointed out. I sighed in response. "Maybe you should talk to him. I know you're excited about the baby, we all are. But Korra already had a son before all this." She met my gaze straight on. "You need to except that this baby wont be your only kid. Jason comes with all of this."

I had no real reply to that. So I nodded my head and called for Jason, telling him it was time to go. The boy sighed and muttered something to the general before walking to me, dragging his feet a little. I bent down and picked him up, said goodbye to the adults and walked out the door.

On the way home I tried talking to him, tried to have a conversation of any kind, but he wouldn't budge. The little Firebender only paid mind to his action figures or glanced out the window. Even the boat ride was filled to the brim with tension and if I'm being honest, it was the most awkward ride ever. I didn't know what to say to him.

"I was nervous before Bo was born," I tried as I helped him into his pajamas. "I thought things were going to change since I'd been a only child for quite some time. But it wasn't all that different really."

Again, Jason said nothing.

Korra came in like clockwork, smoothing down his hair before kneeling down and giving him a kiss on the forehead, tucking him in and saying goodnight. Then I led her back to our room, gave her a chaste kiss before kneeling down to kiss her midsection before helping her climb into bed. She smiled as she lay her head down on my shoulder.

"Asami told me about Jason's behavior," I whispered into the quiet. "I tried talking to him but…I didn't know what to say." A pause. "I'm sorry I brushed off your concerns the other day."

Korra heaved a heavy sigh, looking up at me. "I thought I was imagining it at first," she admitted quietly. "But then it became even more apparent that he wasn't acting like himself. He isn't acting like my little boy and I don't want things to become irreparable when the baby gets here."

"It won't."

"I'll talk to him tomorrow."

"Don't you have a meeting?"

She smiled softly. "I told Tenzin that I wouldn't be attending anymore council meetings till after the baby was born," she revealed. "I need to spend time with Jason and I want to be home more. I want to be with my family."

I smiled. "Bei Fong already gave me the last month of your pregnancy off and then two months afterwards to spend with the both – the three of you." If Korra noticed my slip she paid it no mind. Instead she nodded and I kissed her temple. "Now get some sleep, it's been a long day."

And tomorrow would be too. I could only hope that Korra's talk with Jason went well.

Korra's POV

I woke up to Mako giving me a kiss, like usual, to which I muttered an incoherent reply as I made a move to get up till Mako reminded me that I didn't have to go to any council meetings. I sighed and laid back down on my side, letting my eyes shut again in contentment. I wasn't too keen on leaving the warmth of the blankets anyway.

A few hours later, Jason came in and asked if he was going to his Gran Gran's or his Aunt Asami's house today. I had smiled and told him that I'd be spending time at home until after the baby was born. Had simply nodded and left the room. I sighed. Things were bad.

We spent the rest of the day together but Jason remained distant, giving short, distant replies to my questions about being home schooled at Asami's. Mako and I wanted to enroll him in a private school and though the reconstruction of the city was going faster than planned, there was still a long wait for that. I had nothing against public schools, but with the lingering effects of the Equalist movement still hanging about, I wanted to be sure Jason was safe.

My mom and dad came over later that day, admiring and gushing over how fast my pregnancy was going. I couldn't believe it myself. Hell, two years ago any notion of me having a child or caring for one would've been a joke in and of itself. But love often finds us in mysterious ways, and with me it had started with my little Firebender. This was why I couldn't lose him. Even my parents had noticed his shift in behavior.

That night I got a phone call from Mako saying that he wouldn't be back till late, if at all. There had been a murder and they were conducting an investigation. "I'll call your parents or Bo to come and stay with you."

"Bo has a game tomorrow," I reminded him as I rubbed my stomach. "I don't want him worrying about you being out in the field and having to take care of me. Jason and I will be fine."

"Are you sure?" he asked with a sigh.

"Yes," I replied just as the tiny Firebender walked into the living room. "We'll be fine."

After a confirmation I hung up and let Jason know the situation. He nodded and said that he just wanted to go to bed when I asked him if he wanted to watch a movie. I sighed and got up, walking him to his room and changing his clothes. He got in the bed, but instead of tucking him in, I slid in next to him, covering us both up, smiling at his confusion. It had been a long time since I slept with my little man.

"You and I need to talk," I began. He lowered his amber gaze, shifting uncomfortably. "I know that me having a baby is new for you, it's new for all of us." I paused, trying to pick my words carefully. "And I know you might think we won't want you anymore but that isn't true."

"You won't," he whispered, bringing his hands together in front of him.

"And why do you think that?"

"Because I'm not your real baby," he replied, his little lip quivering as he looked back up at me with wet eyes. "I didn't come from there," he added, gesturing to my stomach.

I smiled tenderly down at him, taking his hand and placing it against my bump. "You may not have come from here," I began. "But you did come from here." I placed his hand against my heart. "And it all means the same to me."

"But – "

"No buts. You are my kid, no matter who says otherwise. And I will always love you. Mako and I will always love you. And besides," I continued with a grin. "This baby is going to need their big brother to look out for them."

"But what if I'm not a good big brother? What if the baby doesn't like me? I've never been a brother before."

I cupped his cheek, my grin subsiding back to a soft smile. "You are a sweet, very bright, very lovable little boy. You have the biggest heart I have ever seen. I know you'll make sure nothing happens to them."

Jason finally returned my smile, getting closer so that he could place his ear against my stomach, albeit, somewhat hesitantly. I immediately felt the baby kick and Jason jerked back, causing me to chuckle.

"See? The baby is already excited to meet you."

He blinked before grinning, his dimple making an appearance. He tried to resume his old spot curled up next to me but my stomach was too round and after a moment of shifting he sat up and gave my abdomen an irritated look. I laughed.

"Yeah, it deffinetly takes some getting used to," I told him, moving to lay on my side and bringing him as close to me as I could.

"Momma?"

"Hmm?"

"Do you really think the baby will like me?"

I smiled and kissed his forehead. "This baby is going to love you."

*Three Months Later*

To use the phrase 'time flies' would've been an understatement. Before I knew it we had reached the nine month mark of the pregnancy and I couldn't really complain much. Mako and Jason had become somewhat obsessive over me, letting me do very little, if anything at all, around the house. My little Firebender spent as much time as he could with me, talking to his little brother or sister, telling them how they were going to play together and how if they were a Firebender he would teach them a few tricks. We could only chuckle at his enthusiasm, grateful that he had become comfortable with the idea of being a brother.

My cravings hadn't completely subsided, if anything they were even more frequent and bizarre. I especially craved spicy food more than usual. Mako was pretty understanding about it, getting up in the middle of the night to cook or go get the food I wanted. I felt bad for putting him through this but he always dismissed my apologies and kissed my stomach.

It was late at night and I had yet another craving for some rice rolls from Narook's. I had nothing against his cooking, but the baby seemed pretty adamant about being fed by Narook. He had insisted on asking my mother to come watch me but I had argued that I'd be fine with Jason, and reminded him they were only a phone call away. He sighed, gave my temple a kiss before kneeling down and kissing my round belly like usual.

As luck would have it, an hour and a half went by when something happened.

I'd gotten out of bed to get Jason and I some ice cream before I started the book I was going to read to him. I was carrying the bowls back when a sudden sharp pain shot through me. One hand went to my stomach while the other propped me up against the counter while I started to take deep breaths. And then I felt liquid dripping down my leg.

My freaking water had broke.

Jason came running into the kitchen, noticing the broken bowls on the floor before running over to me. "Momma, what's wrong?"

"I need…" I paused, closing my eyes against the pain of another contraction, biting my lip to keep the yelp back. "I need you to go get Gran Gran and Katara."

"Is the baby coming?"

I nodded quickly. "Go – Go get them."

Jason only hesitated a moment before bolting out the door. I finally allowed a yelp to escape as another contraction racked my body. I started praying that they'd get here soon.

Mako's POV

I was just walking into Narrok's when I got the call. It was Tonraq, informing me that Korra had gone into labor. I turned on my heel and sprinted toward the docks, calling Asami and Bo, telling them to start heading toward the island. However, when I got back to the island, they wouldn't let me in the house, telling me to let Katara, Senna and Pema handle the delivery.

Jason ran over to me and I lifted him into my arms, assuring him that his mom would be fine, and that he'd soon be meeting his little brother or sister. Though, I myself wasn't sure. Labors were often intense and there were so many variables to consider. I shook my head, willing myself to remain positive as Korra had these past few months. Soon I'd be meeting my son or daughter.

Soon after my own arrival, Asami and my brother showed up, asking for an update. I had none to give. Tenzin was present, pacing with Tonraq, Jason and I, waiting to hear any news. Asami and Bolin had tried getting the little Firebender and I to relax but we would not budge. This had made me smile slightly. Even though he wasn't biologically mine he had certainly picked up a few of my mannerisms.

After a few hours, Pema came out and walked over to my in-law's. We all stood, waiting with baited breath for the verdict. She smiled at us. And the tension left my body. "Korra and the baby are fine," she said. "You can see them now."

Jason and I didn't need to be told twice. We bolted into the house and into the bedroom where Katara was gathering the sheets and towels and Senna was sitting next to a sweaty and panting Korra. I only noticed that her hair was hanging loose around her shoulder before noticing the bundle she was cooing at in her arms. She looked over at me, the biggest, if not tired, smile I had ever seen, gesturing for us to come over.

"It's a girl," Senna whispered to me as she went to leave the room, patting me on the shoulder.

I smiled broadly, walking over and sitting on the edge of the bed, kissing her sweaty temple. She pulled the blanket down slightly so that I could see our baby. She was perfect. Her skin was still red, raw and wrinkled but I could see that her complexion was closer to mine than Korra's. On top of her head was a mop of already thick brown hair and I couldn't stop the small chuckle. That would explain some of Korra's heartburn.

Gently she shifted her, giving me the opportunity to hold our daughter. I carefully cradled her in my arms and she squeaked. Even as tiny as she was, she recognized her mother's embrace. I smiled contently, giving her little red forehead a kiss as Korra watched, her smile soft and affectionate. It seemed so surreal…holding this baby.

Korra pulled on the sleeve of my shirt, motioning over to the other boy in the room, who was hiding behind Tonraq's leg, peeking over at us. I handed our daughter back to Korra carefully and walking over to Jason. I lifted him up and sat him up on the bed beside korra. He looked and tilted his head in curiosity at the baby in Korra's arms.

After a moment, and almost hesitantly, he crawled closer, seeing his baby sister for the first time. He smiled and looked up at Korra. "The baby looks just like you, Momma."

The Waterbender chuckled and nodded. "Jason, meet your little sister," she began, shifting her so Jason could see better. "Lilly."

Jason smiled and Korra gently, carefully shifted her into Jason's arms, helping to position him so that he could hold her comfortably. We watched them, and I kissed Korra's crown again, before catching the flash of a camera out of the corner of my eye.

I turned and saw Asami laugh at my expression before showing me the photo.

I know the grin that spread across my face was the sappiest thing ever but I didn't care. This was my family. And it was perfect.