What could possibly be more fun than reading trashy articles about team Avatar? Why, reading about team avatar reading those trashy articles. I had way to much fun writing this chapter thought. I hope you'll enjoy reading. This chapter goes along with the 3rd chapter in 'Through the Headlines', and does make a small reference to the second chapter. While you can read this without having read 'Through the Headlines' I'd strongly recommend it. It will enhance your enjoyment of this story.

(For new readers there is a timeline on my profile for the chronological order of my fics, if you want to read them in order)

"Morning,"

"Morning Korra," Everyone at the table replied.

"You're here early," Korra said as she walked towards Asami.

Asami glanced up from a blue print to smile at the Avatar, "I wanted to get a jump start on these plans. The sooner Bataar and I can finish these the sooner construction can start,"

"How's it coming along?" Korra set her breakfast on the table and sat next to Asami, pressing a kiss to her cheek.

"Really well, we should be able to show Raiko the finalized plans in two or three days,"

Ikki was sitting at the table, reading a magazine. She suddenly gasped drawing the attention of Asami, Korra, her siblings, and Kai.

"What is it?" Jinora asked.

"Oh…" She giggled, "Nothing," She glanced at Korra and Asami and giggled again.

"Good morning everyone!" Bolin greeted, walking in hand in hand with Opal.

"Morning," They chorused back.

Bolin sat down next to Kai grabbed some chop sticks and dug into his breakfast.

"Opal, did you know Bolin is cheating on you?" Ikki asked.

Bolin started to choke. Everyone else stopped what they were doing to look at Ikki, then Bolin and Opal. Kai thumped Bolin on the back hard to help him get his food down.

"No! I'm not! I swear! Opal, you gotta believe me. I won't do that,"

"Ikki how do you know that?" Asami asked.

"I just read it," She held up the magazine.

"That's the United Sun," Jinora said.

"It's a tabloid Ikki, and one of sleazier ones. They'll twist any story to sell copies. They probably just saw Bolin help some girl and blew it out of proportion," Asami said.

"Yeah, that's what must have happened. I wouldn't cheat on you,"

Opal giggled, "I know you wouldn't. I didn't even believe it for a second,"

"Oh good," He sighed.

"I just wanted to see how you would react," Ikki laughed and winked, "I knew it couldn't be true, considering who they said he was dating,"

"Who'd they say he was dating?" Korra asked.

"You or Asami,"

Kai spat out his juice, right into Meelo's face. "Hey! Watch it!" Jinora and Opal broke into fits of laughter. Bolin's jaw dropped and Asami's eyebrows shot up.

"What? Give me that!" Korra grabbed the paper from Ikki reading out loud, "Is love blooming between the members of team Avatar? This week Kwong's Cuisine- seriously they reported about us going to eat!"

Asami read the article from over Korra's shoulder, "According to this we may be dating Bolin or Mako,"

"Let me see," Bolin took the paper from Korra.

"I was still reading!"

Bolin quickly skimmed through the article, "Hey they called me a powerful bender!"

"That's what you're taking away from it?" Kai snorted.

"What's going on?" Pema and Su entered the room.

"I'm a powerful bender!" Bolin said puffing out his chest. Opal face palmed herself.

"I'm sure we were all aware of that," Su said raising an eyebrow, "Why suddenly bring it up?"

"Because it's in this article," Bolin said "And they also said I'm charming, oh…and a bigger heartthrob than Mako,"

"You're what now?" Mako overheard as he came in.

"I'm a bigger heartthrob that you," Bolin repeated.

"He's actually getting a kick out of this," Opal said shaking her head.

"At least he's taking it in a good way. Better than worrying at the other things they said," Jinora giggled.

"What are you talking about?" Mako asked.

"You're dating them again," Ikki giggled pointing to Asami and Korra. "You and/or Bolin anyway,"

"Wh-what?" He shook his head in confusion, "Which one of them? Wait, what am I asking? I'm not dating them! They're dating each other! And what does me and/or Bolin mean?"

"They're not dating each other. Not according to The United Sun," Kai said.

Asami, Jinora, Ikki and Kai laughed. Asami was finding this whole event rather amusing. Korra on the other hand was glaring at the paper in Bolin's hand as thought she was contemplating torching it.

"Oh that's what this is about," Su said, comprehension dawning on her.

"The United Sun," Mako groaned, "I've been in that before. What are they saying this time?"

Bolin read out the article for them. Mako snorted when he finished.

"If only they knew,"

"Are you going to make a statement for anything?" Kai asked, "Set the record straight,"

"Why bother? There will always be crazy stories about us," Asami shrugged, "Let them scratch their heads for a while. It will be more fun that way when find out the truth," She grinned at Korra.

"Flame-o might already be on the right track," Su said.

"Flame-o magazine?" Korra asked.

Su nodded, "There was piece about you a last week. Really it was more about your vacation. They heard rumors that the two of you took a trip together. But there weren't any big implications,"

"Flame-o isn't as bad as the United Sun though. They at least try to keep to the truth," Mako said

"Why would you kids even read the United Sun? Half of the stories are made up and the other half are over exaggerated," Pema said.

"But mommy it's really interesting and funny," Ikki said.

"You think that now," Pema said, "But just wait until you're in that rag,"

"Why would they write about me?"

"You're a grandchild of Avatar Aang and Master Katara, people are going to want to know about you," Su said, "All us kids of the old team Avatar appeared more than once in some rather outlandish stories." She chuckled, "Oh when Kya was in her twenties you should have seen some of the stories they wrote,"

"Hey that means they could write about me too!" Meelo said, "Maybe they'll say I'm dating Asami,"

Everyone cracked up at this.

"Meelo, even if they were going to write that, you know it doesn't mean you would actually be dating her," Korra said rubbing her brow.

"Yeah but people will think I'm dating her, and that's got to count for something!"

"No one will ever think someone like Asami would date someone like you," Ikki said.

"I'd have chance if I were older. I mean she's dating Korra isn't she."

"Ooooo," Kai, Ikki and Bolin fell over laughing. Jinora snorted into her tea. Mako covered his laugh with a cough. Su and Pema had to hide their laughter behind their hands. Asami was biting her lips very hard to hide her smile.

"Meelo! What's that supposed to mean!" Korra jumped to her feet.

"Oh no," Meelo made an air scooter and zipped away as fast as possible.

"You better run you little weasel-snake!"

I don't think I'll do a companion chapter for every chapter I write for 'Through the Headlines' just the ones where there can be a really good reaction, like this one.

Nardragon~ until the next page.