Moving On

DISCLAIMER: Do I really need this?

To Mako's surprise, Korra was very alert and aware of her situation. She looked around and propped herself up against the wall. He ran up to her and quickly but gently gathered her in his arms. He immediately took off his scarf, wrapped it around her body once, and pressed it to her wound.

"Korra. Korra please talk to me!" He shook her gently.

"Mako I'm fine," she said strongly, but Mako could tell how exhausted she was.

"You-you're bleeding! How is that fine?" he all but screamed. "What happened?" He asked as his body shook. Korra shifted in his arms and gathered water from a near-by fountain. She grabbed Mako's hand gently moving it away from her side. She slowly bent the water over to her wound and began healing herself. Mako quickly moved to support her back and she winced, causing Mako to wince as well.

"I…was kidnapped. The equalists took me." She said keeping her eyes trained on the healing. Mako looked pissed.

"What? What did they do?" he said gripping her tightly.

"They took me away from Air Temple Island. I was walked through the city in the alleyways. They stopped a..a…and A..Amon showed up," She stuttered as she struggled to keep her hands from shaking. "He..he told me it wasn't my time to die. He said it was a warning. That if I ever…ever fought Hiroshi or the other equalists again…I would get away this easily." Mako looked at the shaking girl in his arms. She was trying to stop from crying, and she was only silently sobbing. He wound was healing and the blood stopped. "Then…he stabbed me with the Kali sticks and electrocuted me," she moved in Mako' arms and sobbed into his chest. Mako held her as tight as he could, trying to comfort her. But she couldn't see his face. And he looked murderous. How DARE anyone do this to Korra? To the girl he loved. How could they? Here she was, a strong, independent girl, crumbling right in front of him. He was livid. No one would do this to her without him getting payback. She stopped crying and he helped her stand. She wobbled a little but stood steady. Mako offered to carry her but, her being Korra, found it was in vain. Slowly they moved through the streets until,

"Well done, Avatar," they heard a voice say as a figure clapped mockingly. "You managed to survive. And you found help. Isn't that adorable." He relished.

"Amon…" Korra scowled. Mako moved her behind him, holding her with to arms in a protective stance.

"What do you want?" he sneered. Amon moved from the shadows and into the moonlight.

"Revenge. I want revenge. My parents were killed by a Firebender, and did the Avatar stop him? No! He didn't! My face is gone because of that sorry excuse for a human-being." Amon ranted while reminiscing painful memories.

"It's not Aang's fault," Korra stated angrily with her head down. She may have never met him, but she'd be damned if she let anyone accuse him, who was a part of her, of not doing everything he could to help. "He can't be everywhere at once.

"No? Well, since he's gone, I'll just have to settle with you," Amon said as he advanced forward. Mako pushed Korra down to the other side of the street. She sat helplessly as Mako fought furiously. Fire was spreading everywhere, but Amon still had the upper hand. Finally, Amon chi-blocked Mako to his knees and moved his hands to his forehead. Korra, just reaching her knees because of the pain in her side, ran up and kicked Amon away. He staggered back and quickly pulled out a hidden knife. He ran towards Mako again but Korra jumped in the way. She grabbed the knife's blade in her hand and twisted it. Amon's arm was bent at a funny angle and she used Airbending to blast him back into the deep alley. Mako sat, stunned. He looked at Korra and she clasped her hand. He grabbed his scarf again, still stained with some of her blood., and tied it around her hand in a knot. She smiled sadly and he was confused.

"What's wrong?" He asked putting a hand on her shoulder.

"Why did you come?" She questioned while looking away. Mako's eyes widened.

"What do you mean, 'why did I come?' Why wouldn't I?" He said pulling her into a hug. He was surprised when she pushed him away.

"Why are you doing this? You're never this kind on a normal day. I'm fine. And shouldn't you be on some sort of date?" She sneered. That's what this is about.

"Why are you bringing that into this? Why do you care if I had a date or not?" he asked accusingly, stepping away. 'Mako don't…' his conscience said, but he ignored it.

"Look Mako." Korra said getting in his face. "I don't know why or how you found out where I was, but you can cut the crap. Just because I was hurt and you were being sweet about it doesn't mean I'm going to follow you around like some love-sick polar bear dog. I've moved on with my life and I'm not going to drool over you anymore. You like Asami, I know. But I don't really care at this point. Just stop acting like you actually care about me." She started to walk away, but stopped and hunched over grabbing her side. Mako quickly moved over to her and tried to help her.

"I'm fine!" she said. Mako had had enough. He was already drained from almost losing her twice, but now she doubts his feelings for her? Doubts that her cares about her and would risk his life for her? No. No way is he letting her walk away this time.

"Korra listen!" he said grabbing her arm tightly. She glared at him but he didn't stop. "I…I'm sorry okay? I was confused about my feelings a…and I couldn't figure out why. I was looking for you because there's something I need to tell you." He swallowed and she looked at him expectantly. "I really like you, Korra. I…I'm not just saying that because you got hurt. I thought Asami was right for me, but I was wrong. Way wrong. She's a good friend but you…you're amazing. I know I've said that before but…I mean it. I couldn't stand you at first but…you really grew on me and I can't imagine life without you." Korra looked shocked and Mako hung his head but she tugged on his arm and he looked up to find her smiling. That's all the consent he needed. He pulled her into a kiss that she gladly returned. She pulled back quickly.

"I love you," she said.

"I love you too," he smiled and they kissed again. Mako put his arms around her waist and she played with his hair. They stood there, just holding each other, not caring about a thing.

Meanwhile, with Tenzin and the kids…

"Where could they be?" Tenzin asked as he, Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo searched the city for Mako and Korra. As Ikki and Meelo ran ahead and rounded the corner, they stopped, stared, and laughed quietly. Jinora and Tenzin walked around and Tenzin's jaw hit the floor. Standing before him was Mako and Korra kissing. Passionately. Like no one was there. He turned bright red and clenched his jaw.

"I found them," Jinora stated calmly with a small smile. Tenzin was going to have to deal with this later.

Well, that's it for this story so please review and I'll write another one later. I've decided to make it Jinoochy. It may not be up for a while, but thanks to everyone who read this. It's really late and I gotta sleep so thanks and see ya soon!

~AA13