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Korra did not mean to get arrested within her first day in Republic City. Being arrested wasn't in her plans at all, but this had to be some kind of record. And now she was sitting in this metal room, hands cuffed to the table. Tenzin was not going to be pleased.
A few of the metal panels shifted, causing Korra to look up. A gray-haired woman with striking green eyes strode in, clipboard in hand and a scowl on her face. Korra couldn't quite place her age, just that she was older than herself. But Korra didn't care. The woman was beautiful. Korra was thankful her darker complexion hid her blush.
"Let's see. Multiple counts of destruction of private and city property, not to mention evading arrest," the woman read from the clipboard, a deep voice that hit Korra in her core. The woman stalked behind the young Avatar before continuing, "You're in a while mess of trouble, young lady." The clipboard was slammed down onto the table, the woman leaning over to push her own face into Korra's. Korra gulped. She should be afraid, not thinking about kissing the woman.
'Where did that thought come from?' Korra thought. She never had interest in women before, let along anyone so much older than herself. But now she found herself intoxicated by just a few words and slanted, green eyes.
Korra shook herself from her thoughts, processing what the woman was telling her. "But there were some thugs threatening a helpless shopkeeper," Korra tried to spread her hands out as she spoke, but was stopped by the cuffs.
She then flinched as she was cut off from saying, "and I-"
"Can it." The woman snapped, standing up and picking up the clipboard. She circled the table to stand on the other side. "You should have called the police and stayed out of the way."
"But I couldn't just sit by and do nothing. It's my duty to help people. See, I'm the avatar."
The woman crossed her arms, looking down at the girl. Korra noticed she was still standing. "Oh, I am well aware of who you are, and your avatar title might impress some people," she shook her hand in a so-so motion before curling it back to herself, "but not me," she said, crossing her arms back again.
"All right, fine," Korra took a deep breath, closing her eyes so she could focus on the situation and not the woman. Maybe another cop could come talk to her. She'd be able to focus on defending herself and not staring in awe at the woman. "Then I want to talk to whoever's in charge," Korra said, opening her eyes and looking back to the metalbender.
"You're talking to her," the woman said, finally sitting down. "I'm Chief Beifong."
"Wait. Beifong? Lin Beifong?" Korra leaned in to get an even closer look at the Chief. The woman suddenly became even more intriguing. "You're Toph's daughter," Korra leaned back, taking her in.
"What of it?" A defensive tone took of her voice.
"Well," Korra tried to spread her hands again in confusion, "then, why are you treating me like a criminal? Avatar Aang and your mother were friends. They saved the world together."
"That's ancient history. And it's got diddly squat to do with the mess you are in right now." Lin waved her hand out, causing Korra to fight to stay focused on her face and not the long fingers and strong hand. "You can't just waltz in here and dole out vigilante justice like you own the place." Lin clenched her fist once it was back on the table. Korra gulped.
Suddenly a window opened in the metal. An officer had announced that Tenzin had arrived. That shocked Korra out of her admiration of the Chief.
"Let him in," Lin said, forcing her posture to relax. "Tenzin."
Tenzin looked at Korra. "Sorry. I got a little sidetracked on my way to see you." Korra sat back, giving a nervous laugh.
Tenzin inhaled and recentered himself, calming the temper Korra assumed he had inherited from Katara. "Lin, you are looking radiant as usual."
'Odd,' Korra thought, 'But he's not wrong. She is radiant. Wait, where are these thoughts coming from. Focus, Korra.'
"Cut the garbage, Tenzin. Why is the avatar in Republic City? I thought you were supposed to be moving down to the South Pole to train her." Lin cut to the chase, not letting Tenzin trick her with diplomatic talk.
"My relocation has been delayed. The Avatar, on the other hand, will be heading back to the South Pole immediately, where she will stay put."
Korra tried to interrupt but was cut off, "But-"
"If you would be so kind as to drop the charges against Korra, I will take full responsibility for today's regrettable events and cover all damages."
Lin had her back to Korra but she looked back, taking in the younger girl. She glanced quickly back to Tenzin before waving her hand to unlock Korra's cuffs. "Fine. Get her out of my city," Lin said, crossing her arms once more.
Korra hated the metal uniform suddenly. If it weren't there, Korra could get a better look at her chest. 'What the?' Korra questioned herself again, 'Where is this coming from?'
"Always a pleasure, Lin. Let's go, Korra," Tenzin said. Korra assumed the two had some sort of history since their parents had been friends, but Lin seemed to be irritated at his presence.
As Korra walked by the older woman, she looked back at Lin. The Chief made a motion, brining her fingers to her eyes and pointing at her, telling her she would be watched. Korra, irked, mocked the motion before hurrying out. She glanced back to see a confounded look and then a shrug and glare as Lin crossed her arms in an adorable pout.
The woman probably wouldn't mind her dead, and Korra thought she was cute? 'This might be a problem,' Korra thought.
***
Korra didn't know how she convinced Tenzin to let her stay, but she was ecstatic. She'd get to stay in Republic City and finally learn her last element. She'd just have to avoid the Chief. 'No problem,' Korra mused.
But now she was at a press conference, letting everyone know of her plans in the city, and of course the metalbender was there. Lin stood in a parade rest stance, looking at the ground, thoroughly unamused. Korra was glad Naga stood between the two. Something about the woman scared her, but also intrigued her in a way Korra was not familiar. And it unnerved the girl. The press conference was difficult enough, and the Chief didn't realize how much more difficult she was making it, just by being there.
***
Korra was getting fed up. Airbending was not coming to her like the other elements, even with Tenzin's instruction. The practice with the spinning gates just bruised her ego and her body, not helping her at all.
So now Korra was outside, a newspaper with a photo of the Chief hanging on the clothing line. Korra was angrily trying to blow it off with a puff of air, but it wasn't happening.
Instead Korra just stared at the face that had captivated her thoughts lately. Was Korra attracted to her? She knew some women could be attracted to other women, but she never really thought about it. And now she found herself fully engrossed in thought of the older woman. Korra found out she was in her early fifties, old enough to be Korra's mom. 'Older than my mom,' Korra thought.
Korra glared at the paper, trying to conjure a puff of wind. Anger at her confusing attraction to the woman who seemed to hate her. When no air came, Korra blasted the stupid photo with a small ball of fire, content that it burned away. 'Pema is going to be mad about the clothing line, though," Korra mentally cringed.
Korra finally got a break from the confusing thoughts with probending. She didn't mean to join the team, but it did help with her airbending so Tenzin finally relaxed.
And Korra found herself attracted to Mako. That relaxed her. 'Maybe the thing with Beifong was a fluke,' Korra reasoned with herself. Korra was attracted to a boy her own age. So she wasn't attracted to woman. The faint laughter in Korra's head was ignored by the young Avatar, as we're the weird dreams of Kyoshi and some firebender that Korra started getting.
***
Korra was realizing she had a knack for finding trouble. Chasing Equalists to rescue a teammate? Definitely not in her plans. She was just thankful the police weren't there. She did not need another run in with the Chief when she was only starting to get the older woman out of her mind. Although, she did find it weird the police weren't anywhere to be seen.
But Korra didn't have much time to dwell of the Chief or other police because seeing someone with the power to take away a person's bending, and rescuing Bolin, came as top priority.
***
While the nightmare was a welcome difference from the combination of dreams about Kyoshi and dreams about Beifong, it was not appreciated in and of itself. Korra hated that she was afraid, but she had to admit, at least to herself, that she was terrified at the prospect of losing her bending, something she saw as integral to her identify.
She was just trying to enjoy dinner when Tarrlock walked in. Tenzin bristled at the intrusion, and Korra had to agree. Something about the man was unsettling.
When he offered to let her join his task force, Korra thought back to the dream of Amon. She couldn't do it.
But of course, Tarrlock didn't take her seriously. He tried bribing her with gifts. Gifts of increasing cost. 'Seriously, who gifts a sato-mobile?' Korra fumed. Korra was getting fed up with the gifts, so she should have realized that the party he was throwing for her was a ruse.
But she didn't. And instead, Korra found herself in her formal Water Tribe dress, hair in bun instead of wolf-tails. Of course Mako was with the Sato girl. Korra thought she was prissy and stuck up. But while Korra did still find Mako physically attractive, she decided his personality was not a good fit. Still bugged her he was with Asami though.
Korra was pulled from her thoughts at the familiar clinking of armor. Lin was angrily strolling by. Korra watched nervously as she stopped and glared, storming over to their group.
Tarrlock greeted her, "Chief Beifong, I believe you and Avatar Korra have already met."
The two glared at each other, Korra angry at the feelings the older woman caused. She didn't know what Lin's problem was. But then she was speaking in the deep, seductive tone, "Just because the city's throwing you this big to-do," Lin groused, squinting in a glare, leaning forward in her parade rest, "don't think you're something special." Lin was in her face now, Korra once again found herself fighting the urge to steal a kiss, cursing Mako for not keeping her interest like the woman in front of her did. "You've done absolutely nothing to deserve this." And with that, Lin strode away.
Korra inhaled, taking a deep breath to try and center herself. But it turned into a pout. The self doubt at her skill mixing with the confusing emotions surrounding the Chief. Luckily Korra didn't have much time to dwell on her issues because she soon found herself in front of reporters, getting flustered at their questions and accusations of fear. And of course, Korra lashes out, joining the task force in a fit of anger.
The mission with the task force went fine. And Korra rode that high, challenging Amon publicly to face her. So when she found herself getting attacked and left, passed out, on Avatar Aang's memorial island, she wasn't too surprised.
But she did find herself surprised at her disappointment at Tenzin being the one to face her. She didn't want to think too hard on it, but she knew she wished it had been the police Chief. This obsession was getting on Korra's nerves.
***
Korra soon found herself spending all her time training for the probending match. It kept her distracted. She was getting fed up with her thoughts. It seemed anytime she had an ounce of free time, her mind went to Lin. Meditation was impossible at this point, the older woman taking up every corner of her mind. Korra really wanted the infatuation to go away.
And of course, Jinora and Ikki still thought she liked Mako, and she wished she did. She wished she found herself obsessing over the firebender. But at least he provided cover for her true crush. And she did have to admit it was a crush. She couldn't figure out how she liked both men and women, but anytime she thought about how it was weird, she thought she heard laughing and her dreams of Kyoshi would return. She thought about asking Tenzin, but didn't want to risk him finding out about her crush on the Chief.
When Pema told her of how she started dating Tenzin, she didn't think much of it, at least until she saw Mako again. Seeing Mako with Asami, a relationship so uncomplicated, made Korra jealous. She wished she found herself still interested in Mako, more than just physically. And she wished she knew why she thought it was a good idea, but she didn't. She confessed to liking Mako, thinking he might leave Asami, and if she dated him, he may keep her mind off a certain Chief.
But Mako rejected her. So when Bolin asked her out, she figured, 'Why not?' The date was fun, to be honest. Korra didn't mind spending time with the earthbender. Although she still found herself occasionally wishing for a different earthbender to be with her instead.
When Tahno came to confront them, she was pissed. She just wanted to relax and try to distract herself. She did not need some snobby, pretty boy trying to start shit with her.
But luckily Naga came to her rescue there. Her and Bolin wrapped up the date on a positive note and we're able to focus on the match. And then Korra had to go mess up and try to kiss Mako. It was a last ditch effort, Korra knew. She never meant to upset Bolin.
And that match was pitiful. Bolin was a mess and her and Mako weren't much better. Luckily Bolin let her heal him and they seemed to be okay. Now of only Korra could heal her own mind.
***
The training was going well, that was until Amon came on the radio, threatening the probending championship. The three of them rushed to the City Council, intent on making their point to keep the probending up and going.
Of course, Korra should have known they wouldn't listen. Korra was gritting her teeth in anger when Tarrlock raised the gavel. But before it could hit, an all too familiar cable came shooting forward, busting the wooden gavel into pieces.
Korra looked back, shocked to see Lin standing in the doorway, determination on her face as she retracted her cable.
"I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with the Avatar," Lin said.
"You do?" Tarrlock asked in shock.
"Yeah, you do?" Korra spoke up, confused why the woman was suddenly on her side.
"I expected this kind of cut and run response from Tenzin, but the rest of you?" Lin waved one hand at Tenzin, the other resting on her hip. Korra wondered if she purposely tried to make everything look slightly seductive or if it was just natural... Or maybe Korra was just extra horny. Tenzin just gave a tired, unamused look. Korra found that in and of itself amusing. "Come on," Lin said, spreading her hands out at her sides, "show a little more backbone. It's time that the benders of this city displayed some strength and unity against these Equalists." Korra found herself once again, tracking Lin's hands as they clenched into fists and then pointed at the council.
"We must prevent the conflict between benders and non-benders from escalating into all-out war! The council is not changing it's position, Lin," Tenzin told Lin.
"Now, just a moment, Tenzin. Let us hear what our esteemed Chief of Police has in mind." Korra didn't trust Tarrlock's sudden change of heart, but she did want to hear Lin talk more.
Lin came to stand behind the group in a parade rest. "If you keep the arena open, my metalbenders and I will provide extra security during the championship match. There's no better force to deal with the chi-blockers. Out armor is impervious to their attacks." Something about the way Lin's voice came out at the last sentence made Korra feel a tightness in her core.
"Are you saying that you will personally take responsibility for the safety of the spectators in the arena?" Tarrlock asked.
"I guarantee it."
"It is hard to argue with Chief Beifong's track record. If she is confident her elite officers can protect the arena, then she has my support. I am changing my vote. Who else is with me?" All the council members, but Tenzin, raised their hands. So Tarrlock turned to Lin and said, "And good luck to you, Chief Beifong."
"A word, please, Lin," Tenzin suddenly asked Lin. Korra waited a moment before following.
She couldn't make out the conversation at first, just knowing they were arguing. Slowly Korra moved forward, finally in hearing range.
"Oh, do what you want," Lin snapped, tossing her hands in the air. "It's not like I've ever been able to stop you before."
"Excuse me, Chief Beifong? I wanted to thank you for your help. It really means... A lot." Lin ignored Korra, storming away. Korra's happiness at the championship continuing to fade. "What is her deal? Even when she's on my side she's against me." Korra pointed after Lin, then rested her hand on her chest. The traitorous heart beneath angering her more than the metalbender.
"I've know Lin since we were children. She's always been... Challenging."
"What did your father do to make her hate the avatar so much?"
"My father and Lin got along famously. I'm afraid her issues are with me."
" Wait a second. It all makes sense now! You and Beifong. Beifong and you. You two were a couple!" Korra clapped her hands together, happy to figure out more about the metalbender.
"What? How... Where'd you get that idea?"
"Ha! Your wife."
"Criminy! I'll have to have a word with her..."
"So Pema stole you from Beifong? I'm surprised our esteemed Chief of Police didn't have her thrown in jail." Korra brought her hand to her chin, trying to hide a laugh at the thought of the Chief arresting a younger Pema, but then hiding a blush at the thought of being back in those cuffs in front of Lin for an entirely different reason than the last time.
"Oh, she tried. Anyway, Pema didn't steal me. Lin and I had been growing apart for some time. We both had different goals in life-" Tenzin started to drift off in thought before coming to his senses and realizing who he was talking to. "Why am I even telling you this? It all happened a long time ago and we've moved past it."
"Apparently Beifong hasn't," Korra said, not really meaning it to be out loud.
"What do you...? Of course she has. Anyway, this is none of your business!"
"See you at home, Mister Heartbreaker!" Korra called teasingly.
***
The dream Korra had that night starred Lin. The older woman was pushing Korra down on the table in the interrogation room, hands cuffed to the table, as she kissed the younger girl down her neck, sucking and nipping along the path.
Korra moaned, pushing her hips back into the Chief's. Lin snarled and pulled back, leaving Korra alone for a moment. Korra squirmed against the table and her restraints, wondering where the metalbender went when suddenly Lin was back, removing her pants, pulling them down her hips.
Korra gasped, trying to hold still so Lin did not leave her again. Lin was silent as she palmed Korra's ass. Korra groaned, growing inpatient, needing Lin to touch her where she needed her most.
Korra's subconscious decided to let that happen. Dream Lin reaching down to find wet folds, running those long fingers through the wet heat. Korra found herself whimpering.
Suddenly Lin thrust two fingers into Korra's core, causing Korra to buck and let out a small squeak. Lin set a quick pace, using her other hand to thumb at Korra's clit. Korra was moaning with abandon, growing in volume.
All too soon, before she could finish, Korra was awoken to a knock at her door, Ikki telling her breakfast was ready. Korra glared at the door, thankful she had locked it.
Korra got out of bed and went to get dressed, finding her underwear and sleep pants wet at the crotch. Korra sighed as she changed into dry, clean clothes. This crush on Beifong was becoming a bigger and bigger issue each day.
Korra wandered downstairs, finding the airbenders and Pema all at the table. Korra sat down and reached for some food, building up her plate when Ikki suddenly ask, "Are you hurt?"
"No? Why?" Korra asked in confusion. Everyone at the table now looking at her.
"When I went to get you up, you were moaning a lot in your sleep, so I thought you hurt." Ikki explained in a chipper voice.
Korra was again thankful she didn't blush because she'd be bright red. Pema was giving her a knowing smirk. Tenzin was bright red, not lucky enough to not blush.
"Oh, must have been a bad dream," Korra tried to lie. The kids seemed to accept it, but the adults weren't fooled. Korra tried to avoid eye contact the rest of the day. At least she hadn't said any names.
***
Korra saw Lin standing next to Tenzin and quickly looked away in embarrassment, remembering her dream from last night. Korra would just focus on the match.
Not that focus helped with the Wolfbats cheating. Korra all too soon found herself in the water, knocked out of the ring. She quickly forgot the game though upon seeing electricity in the stands. Shinobi was announcing the electrical disturbance and the people with gloves on their hands. Korra didn't have much time to think on it before a man came to the edge of the water, electric batons going into the water and electrocuting Korra, Mako, and Bolin.
Korra woke up tied to a pillar, glad that Pabu was okay and able to get them out. Korra didn't spare a second glance to the stands before going after Amon, using the water to propel herself up, when suddenly she lost the grip on the water and began to fall.
A cable suddenly found itself around her waist. She looked up to find Lin, swing from one cable, using the other to catch the Avatar. Korra watched as she did a fancy spin and slingshotted Korra into the air, after Amon.
Korra was fighting Equalists on the roof, when she noticed Lin come to land on the roof with her. Lin was using her cables to fight.
Korra found herself watching Lin and not the fight when the cracking of glass brought her back to reality. Korra focused back on the fight for a few moments before seeing Lin shoot a cable to catch the swinging platform dangling from the airship. Unfortunately she was electrocuted and the surrounded by Equalists.
Korra ran to save her, blasting fire. She managed to keep Lin from being shocked once again. Korra was relieved when Lin started to get back up, even if it took her a moment. Lin caught two guys running towards Korra with her cables. A ridiculously fancy spinning motion and Lin was back in her feet, retracting her cables. Korra smiled a bit at the flair.
Once again, Lin was throwing a cable to the airship, drawing herself into the air. Korra chose that moment to fall through the cracking glass. Korra was free falling when she saw the cable coming towards her. She reached out and grabbed it, catching sight of Lin swinging through the air, sending Korra into the stands. Korra landed roughly, not expecting it, distracted by the metalbender. Lin landed gracefully a few feet away, coming over to help Korra up.
"You alright?" Korra detected a genuine concern, her chest contracting a bit.
"I'm fine-- thanks to you."
"Don't mention it, kid." Lin like looked up at the retreating airship. "Looks like we lost this one."
Korra was soon talking to Mako and Bolin, but heard Lin telling Tenzin she couldn't believe she played into Amon's hand. Korra didn't know if it was the human emotion and self doubt in Lin's voice or the fact that Lin just saved her, but Korra decided to wait and follow Lin home, determined to have an actual conversation with the older woman.
***
Korra said good bye to her teammates and approached Lin and Tenzin. As she grew closer, they stopped talking.
"Chief Beifong, I was wondering if you had a moment to talk," Korra asked, trying to look Lin in the eye.
"About what?" Lin said, cautious.
"I was actually wondering if we could talk alone. Um, somewhere private." Korra said, looking between the two older adults.
Lin and Tenzin shared a look, silently communicating.
"I suppose," Lin said, "if you can wait until more officers get here, we can talk at my apartment. Tenzin, I'll call you to pick her up when we're done."
Tenzin nodded before telling Korra he'd see her later. Korra sat down, watching Beifong direct her officers. It was about an hour before Lin was standing in front of Korra, telling her to get up and come on.
Lin led her to her sato-mobile, and the drive to Lin's place was done in silence. Korra spared a few glances at the older woman, taking in the sharp cheekbones, the twin scars, the straight nose, full lips. 'How can anyone be so beautiful,' Korra thought.
Lin shot Korra a confused look, making Korra think she had spoken aloud, but she soon realized she had just been staring. Korra looked out the window instead.
Soon, the two found themselves at a modest apartment building located near the police station. Korra took in the light brick and white trimmings. Inside, the hallways were bland, and Lin led her to a white door near the end of the hallway.
Inside Lin's apartment, there were greens and grays and earthen tones. 'It suits her,' Korra thought.
"Glad you approve," Lin grunted. Korra went wide-eyed, realizing this time she did say it out loud.
Lin moved to the kitchen to put on some tea, gesturing to a seat at the table. Korra took her seat and waited for Lin to bring the tea and some cups. When Lin finally sat down and poured the tea, Korra found herself staring at the cup.
"Well, what did you want to talk about, or are you just going to stare at the tea all night?" Lin said, irritated.
"Sorry. I- I just wanted to say I'm sorry. You would have caught Amon if I hadn't kept messing up." Korra spoke quietly, avoiding eye contact.
Korra started when a pale hand suddenly covered her own. She looked up to find bright, green eyes looking at her. A look that read a mixture of emotions, none of which Korra could quite decipher.
"Don't doubt yourself. You did well tonight." Lins voice was soft. Softer than Korra had ever heard it. She found herself staring at the woman who had been consuming her thoughts.
"Spirits, I want to kiss her."
"What?!" Lin jerked back, a look of surprise on her face.
"Fuck! What happened to my brain to mouth filter!" Korra shouted, burying her face in her hands.
"Korra?" Lin asked. When she received no response, Korra heard a chair scrape back. She heard the clink of Lin's armor as she approached. Korra didn't want to look, afraid of seeing the anger and disgust on the older woman's face. So when two warm hands grapsed her wrists and made to uncover her face, she resisted. "Korra, look at me." Lin's voice commanded respect and obedience.
Korra relaxed, letting Lin pulled her hands away. She looked up, expecting to see a furious Chief of Police only to find a conflicted look in the green eyes she found herself always thinking of. "It should be a crime for eyes to be that pretty."
"Your filter really did break, didn't it," Lin chuckled. Korra would have been more embarrassed if it weren't for that laugh. So small, but it swept Korra up with it. "How long has this little crush been going on?" Lin asked.
Korra bit her lip, still looking into those eyes. "When did you arrest me?"
Lin looked shocked. "Seriously?"
"Yeah..." Korra whispered.
Lin let go of one wrist to reach out and pull a chair to her. She sat down, facing Korra, taking her hands into her own pale ones. "Korra, why did you really want to talk?" Lins voice held trepidation.
"I want to get to know you. The real you, not the persona you put on."
"How do you know that it's a persona?"
"Because you haven't killed me yet," Korra joked.
Lin smiled at her. "I guess you're right. But Korra, I'm flattered, but you must realize that nothing can come of your crush." Korra just looked down at their entwined hands. "You're barely an adult."
"You don't care I'm a girl?" Korra asked, not looking up.
"What? Why would I care about that?" But Korra didn't answer. So Lin took one hand and tilted Korra's chin up to meet her eyes. "You know it's okay if you like girls, right?"
"But I don't know if I do."
"I'm confused, Korra. You have a crush on me, but don't know if you like girls?"
"I also liked Mako for a while. I know girls can like girls, but I liked Mako, so I'm confused."
Lin let out another small chuckle, similar to the one ringing in her head once again. "Korra, you can like both. I do."
"What?" Korra's eyes bugged a bit, looking at the older woman in shock. "You... You can like both? You, you like both?"
"Yes, Korra. I'm surprised you didn't know that. Avatar Kyoshi is famous for liking both men and women. Have you never sought her guidance?"
"I've never managed to connect to my Avatar state. Surprised you didn't know that," Korra muttered, looking back down. Lin still held her hands.
"You have time," Lin said. And with that, they faded into silence for a several minutes. Lin was the one to break it. "I should probably call Tenzin."
"Why does it matter that you're older?" Korra suddenly said.
Lin sighed. "Korra, I'm old enough to be your mother. I'm Chief of Police and you are the 18 year-old Avatar. And just because you can like both men and women, doesn't mean people like that in their public figures."
"I don't care."
"Korra..."
"No, tell me you aren't interested in me, at all, and I'll try to drop it. But if you are, please, kiss me." Korra said, looking into Lin's eyes intensely.
Lin looked at her, so many emotions flickering across her face. Finally she let out a defeated sigh. Korra thought she was going to tell her to leave, but she leaned forward instead. She pulled Korra slightly to her, letting her pink lips land on Korra's.
Korra gasped, surprised even though she had asked. Lin smirked into the kiss, placing a hand behind Korra's head, pulling her in further, deepening the kiss. Lin let her tongue flick out, tracing the seem of Korra's lips. As Korra moaned, Lin slipped her tongue inside, exploring her mouth. Korra took her cues, responding in kind. Soon, the two were locked in a battle, trying to reach every corner of the other's mouth. Lin ran her tongue up Korra's, causing the younger girl to moan deeply.
Lin pulled back for air, chest heaving. Korra smiled at the lust filled eyes, pupils blown wide. She leaned back in, pulling Lin back into the kiss, wrapping her arms around the metalbender's neck. It was Lin's turn to moan. She grabbed Korra's hips, pulling the girl into her lap.
Korra straddled Lin's legs. Lin's hands came up to spread out over her back, pulling her in, pressing her tightly to the metal uniform.
Lin's mouth suddenly left hers, trailing down her jaw and to her neck, nipping at the skin. Korra tilted her head, giving Lin more room, pleased when Lin bit down and drew the skin in to suck just like in her dream.
Korra found herself grinding down, frustrated at the lack of friction due to the metal of Lin's uniform. Lin laughed at the Avatar's groan of irritation, setting the girl down before standing up. She bent her uniform off, sending it to the corner of the room.
Korra smiled at her, coming back into her embrace, going back in for another kiss. But Lin stopped her, a hand to her chest.
"Korra, we shouldn't." Korra frowned. "But," Lin sighed, "I want to. And if you are sure you want this, I need to know when to stop."
"I," Korra started, taking a deep breath, meeting Lin's eyes, "I don't want you to stop. Please, Lin."
Lin gave her a look of pure lust before grabbing her hand, leading her to the bedroom. Korra took in the simple set up before Lin was standing in front of her, grabbing her face and pulling her back into a kiss.
Korra took initiative and ran her hands up, under Lin's tank top. Lin moaned into her mouth as her fingers found the edge of bindings. Korra moved her hands up slightly further, cupping the breasts under the bindings. Lin pulled back, making Korra think she went too far, but Lin just pulled her shirt off and threw it to the side. She then made quick work of her bindings, standing before Korra in just her pants.
Korra took in the topless, older woman. She let her eyes flick up to meet green ones, surprised to find nervousness. Korra just gave a reassuring smile, finding the nervousness cute, not that she'd ever tell the metalbender that.
Korra moved her hands back up Lin's abs, tracing the muscles before finding her breasts again. She gave them a light squeeze before running her thumbs over the nipples, watching them harden before her eyes. Lin had her head tipped back, mouth parted slightly.
Korra moved closer, kissing Lin's neck, moving down to her collarbone and then to her chest. It was an awkward position given they were the same height, but Korra took a pink nipple into her mouth. She laved it with her tongue, sucking lightly, getting a feel for it. Lin let out a slight moan, letting Korra know she was on the right track.
Korra spent a few minutes exploring the older woman's chest before Lin was grabbing her face and pulling her back up and into a kiss. Korra moaned, letting Lin push her back to the bed. As Korra's legs hit the edge of the bed, Lin pulled back. She grabbed the edge of Korra's shirt and raised an eyebrow in silent question. Korra nodded and Lin drew the shirt up and over head head, throwing it somewhere. Korra took her own bindings off.
Lin helped Korra move onto the bed where she straddled the younger girl's hips, looking down at her. Lin went to kiss her again, quickly leaving her mouth to start a trail to the now bared chest. Lin wasted no time taking a brown nipple into her mouth, biting lightly. Korra's hips jerked up, causing the metalbender to smirk. She played with Korra's nipples for a few more moments before kissing down the girl's torso.
When Lin reached the waistband of Korra's pants she looked back up. Korra noticed her sudden stop and looked down, meeting green eyes. "Please," Korra whimpered, squirming in anticipation.
Lin smiled, pulling the pants and underwear off in one move. Korra instinctively clenched her legs shut. Lin frowned, looking back up to check in the girl.
"Sorry. Uh, this is my first time," Korra said, trying to, and failing to, hid her embarrassment.
Lin nodded. "You sure you want to do this? With me?"
"Lin, I wouldn't want it with anyone else." With that Korra relaxed her legs. Lin bit her lip, conflicted for a moment. But as Korra spread her legs wider, Lin was drawn back into their activities.
Korra watched as Lin looked at her. She was getting a bit nervous that Lin wasn't actually into this but then Lin reached out, drawing a single finger through Korra's folds. Korra moaned. This seemed to spur Lin on as she started exploring in earnest. She ran her fingers through the wetness, coming up to circle her clit. Korra's hips bucked into the touch. Lin let a single digit slide inside, going slow, giving Korra a chance to adjust to the foreign feeling.
Korra shifted her hips, enjoying the new sensation, but wanting more. Lin must have understood because she slipped a second finger inside. The new fill had Korra moaning in pleasure. Lin started a slow pace, enjoying the small rolls of Korra's hips. Korra was lost in the pleasure of it all as Lin started thrusting faster.
For several minutes, Lin pumped her fingers into the Avatar before her, watching the expressions on the girl's face and listening to the moans and whimpers. Lin lent down, kissing the girls hip bone before heading south.
Korra's head snapped up upon realizing where Lin was headed. She stayed quiet, watching. Lin wrapped her lips around Korra's clit, drawing the hardened nub into her mouth and sucking.
Korra threw her head back, a loud moan escaping. "Linnnnn."
Lin's eyes flicked up to see Korra with her head thrown back, hands grasping her own breasts. Lin went back to work, pumping her fingers and sucking. It took only a few more minutes and Korra was shouting as her back arched up and she clamped around Lin's fingers.
Lin brought her down with slow thrusts before pulling out. She licked the girl clean, before sucking the wet fingers into her mouth. Korra was watching her when she looked at her. Lin smiled as she finished cleaning the digits off.
Korra moved quickly, switching their positions. She trapped the Chief under her, leaning down to kiss her roughly. Lin moaned into the kiss. Korra could taste herself. It was weird, but arousing.
Korra mimicked Lin's previous moves. Exploring the older woman's breast once again before kissing a path south. Lin stopped her as she reached her lower abdomen.
"Korra, you don't have to do that."
"I know. But now I'm curious," Korra said with a smirk before diving in. She licked a long stripe up Lin's slit before finding the clit and flicking it with the tip of her tongue. If Lin's pleased groan was any indication, Korra was doing well. Korra continued exploring with her tongue, enjoying the tastes when Lin spoke.
"Fingers, in. Korra. Please."
Korra smiled at the begging, and did as asked, slipping two fingers in with ease, enjoying the silken heat surrounding her them. Korra started out slow as Lin had, but as Lin's hips started moving quicker and quicker, Korra met the thrusts. She bent back down, sucking the clit into her mouth once more. She got the idea to lightly bite, taking her teeth against the hard bud.
Lin screamed as she came. Korra was surprised by the power behind it as her back snapped into an arch. Korra tried to pump through the orgasm like Lin did, but she couldn't really move her fingers. As Lin finally relaxed, Korra went to clean her, but Lin pulled her up. She drew Korra into a kiss, thrusting her tongue into the girl's mouth.
"You learn quick," Lin said, pulling back. Korra smiled.
The two laid there, Korra curled into Lin's side as Lin ran a hand up and down her arm. "Can you tell Tenzin I'm spending the night?" Korra asked, nervous.
Lin looked at her in surprise. "Yeah," she said, getting up and making her way to the phone. Korra heard her telling Tenzin it was late and Korra was sleeping on her couch and Tenzin could pick her up at the station tomorrow.
Lin returned to the bed, Korra quickly cuddling back up to her. "Thank you," Korra said.
"For what?"
"For giving this a chance." And with that, Korra started to drift into sleep, missing the surprised look on Lin's face.
***
The next day, Korra ran to meet Mako and Bolin. She was in a good mood, relaxed from her night with Lin. Lin had told her to come to the station in a bit and had given her a kiss, leaving her in bed to go to work.
Korra knew she couldn't say anything to the guys, but was content to be happy. That was until the boys told her they were moving in with Asami. Of course they were, Korra thought. She excused herself to go to the station.
There she found Tahno, looking like shit. She felt bad for the boy. She really couldn't fathom what he was going through. But soon Lin, Tenzin, and Hiroshi Sato were walking towards them. Korra found herself staring at Lin unabashedly.
"Mr. Sato, if you remember anything else about what you saw during Amon's attack, be sure to let us know."
Hiroshi nodded and replied about making the Equalists pay, nodded at Korra, and left. Tenzin then signaled Tahno to follow them back with Lin. Korra watch Lin walk away, admiring the sway of her hips, knowing just what she looked like under that uniform. Korra smiled to herself, noticing Lin seemed less harsh than normal.
Korra waited until Tenzin came back, informing him that she was invited to the Sato mansion. Tenzin nodded and told her to be home for dinner and training.
Korra was actually enjoying herself at Asami's. She was surprised to find that the girl wasn't all prissy, and was actually pretty fun to be around. And of course, Hiroshi had to go and ruin it. Korra knew what she heard wasn't innocent, and Lin had to know.
She made her excuses, bad ones, but they were made. She rushed to find Lin at the station. A few officers tried to stop her, but she managed to barge in to Lin's office. Lin looked up with a glare, but upon seeing her, her face softened... A bit.
"What?" Lin snapped.
"We need to call Tenzin. I think I overheard something important," Korra explained. Lin, sensing the urgency, did as asked. Once Tenzin arrived, they went to the roof to speak in private.
"So you think Mr. Sato manufactured those gloves for the Equalists then framed Cabbage Corp?" Tenzin asked.
"That's a bold accusation. But what proof do you have?" Lin questioned, hands on her hips.
"Well, I don't exactly have proof, but I know what I heard. Sato's up to something."
"He does have the means. And he has a motive." Lin mused.
"That's right," Tenzin said, going in to explain about Asami's mom.
"Maybe we should look at Mr. Sato a little more closely," Lin stated. Korra felt a sense of pride at the older woman taking her seriously.
***
Tenzin, Lin, and Korra strolled into the Sato mansion. They were taken to Hiroshi's office and Lin looked skeptical at his explanation. Korra hoped she didn't believe him. But then she was looking at Tenzin, that silent communication occuring once more. Korra felt a sting of jealousy, knowing they could communicate without words, wishing she had that with the metalbender.
In the warehouse, Korra led Naga around to calmly sniff at boxes. Korra laughed at seeing Lin use her cables to unabashedly destroy crates. Korra had a feeling she was being extra destructive on purpose.
But of course, as things went for the Avatar, they found nothing. Korra was disheartened, embarrassed, but then someone slipped her a note, telling them to meet them for information. Korra rushed over to tell Lin and Tenzin.They were able to learn about a secret factory under the Sato mansion.
On the way to the mansion, Korra was watching Lin and Tenzin talk, finding herself jealous of her teacher once again. Then she heard Lin tell Tenzin that protecting Republic City was all she cared about and Korra felt like she had been betrayed. 'Had the night meant nothing to Lin,' Korra thought, glumly. But she didn't have time to think because they were soon back to the Satos, confronting an angry Asami.
Asami begrudgingly led them to the workshop, but Hiroshi wasn't there. Korra felt bad for the girl, but then Lin was using her seismic sense and Korra was too busy watching the older woman bend the floor away. 'Well, fuck that floor, I guess,' Korra tried to hide a chuckle at Lin being callous and destructive.
They went to search the tunnel, leaving Asami, Mako, and Bolin behind with an officer. The secret factory was filled with Equalists propaganda, like they weren't even going to try and hide what was going on down here.
"Not your average, backyard workshop," Lin said.
"And I'm guessing those are the new weapons," Korra thought aloud.
Suddenly, metal walls came up, trapping them. Lin went to bend them away, but a voice came over the intercom. Hiroshi. He said they weren platinum, mocking Lin at her inability to bend them.
The the mecha suits approached, Hiroshi in one. Lin suddenly announced the source had been a set up. Korra felt so stupid at leading them into a trap.
Soon, the fight broke out. Korra watched Lin jump on a mecha suit, bending blades out of her wrists guards, breaking through the glass and aggressively stabbing. Korra was glad she wasn't truly on Lin's bad side.
Korra soon got caught up fighting Hiroshi. She caught Lin's distracted state at seeing her officers get electrocuted and allowing herself to be grabbed and thrown. Korra flinched at the hit, worried for the other woman. But soon, Korra found herself in a similar state.
Korra woke up slung over Mako's shoulders. Tenzin was draped over Bolin's and Lin laid on the floor between them in a heap, like the boys had dropped her there.
Korra watched Asami take a glove from her father, contemplation on her face before she reached out and used it against Hiroshi, quickly taking down the other Equalists near by. By now Tenzin was awake and Lin was getting up. But the mecha suits were closing in and they were making their escape, Asami in tow.
Back on the airship, Korra stood off to the side, listening to Lin and Tenzin. She wanted to go comfort the older woman as she laid on the cot, but knew she had to keep up appearances.
"My metalbenders are on their way to Amon and it's my fault. Tarrlock's right. I failed as Chief. First thing in the morning, I'm handing in my resignation," Lin stated. Korra spared a worried glance to them.
"No, you can't give up like this," Tenzin told her.
"I'm not giving up," Lin said, struggling to sit up. "I'm gonna find my officers and take Amon down. But I'm gonna do it my way, outside the law."
Korra screwed her face up in confusion. Didn't Lin tell her when they first met Korra couldn't dole out vigilante justice? Why was she now doing so? Korra made a mental note to sneak off to see Lin later. But for now, she went to talk to Mako, inviting them all to stay on the island.
***
Asami and the guys officially moved to the island. Asami brought a ridiculous amount of stuff, and although Mako told her it could be worse, Korra was skeptical. She sent the guys off with Jinora and Meelo, and let Ikki help her take Asami to her new room.
And then Ikki opened her big mouth. How did Korra explain that she did like Mako but now she was in some kind of weird relationship with an older woman who just happened to be Chief of Police. Instead she just stammered and shooed Ikki away after slamming the door in the girl's face.
Korra was debating on explaining herself, when Tenzin appeared. Korra could have face-palmed at threatening Ikki when it was Tenzin. But he ignored her, informing her about Saikhan. Korra really needed to go check on Lin.
On the way back from the induction ceremony, Tenzin was asking her about the Avatar state. Korra thought about the dreams of Kyoshi and the laughter. Was that Kyoshi laughing at her for being stupid and thinking she couldn't like both girls and boys? But then she remembered the dreams of Aang and that seemed safer to share with her teacher.
Korra meant to sneak away to see Lin, but soon found herself with a new Team Avatar, driving into the city to chase Equalists, hoping to make the older woman proud.
But then Tarrlock happened and Asami and the guys were arrested. Tenzin tried to help but Saikhan wasn't Lin, and wouldn't budge.
Korra yelled, telling him he was the worse chief ever. Even if Lin was the only other one she knew. She didn't care if it was biased, Lin was the best.
Korra regretted not sneaking away to see Lin before confronting Tarrlock. Being bloodbent and kidnapped was decidedly less fun then being around Lin.
***
Korra found herself locked in a cage, meditating, finally reaching Aang. She was shocked to learn about Tarrlock being Yakone's son. But she didn't have much time to ruminate on it when Tarrlock was back, telling her she ruined his life.
But he didn't have much time to do much to her, as Amon appeared, taking his bending. She heard him tell the Equalists to knock her out and quickly used her arm wrap to hold herself away from the metal. She was lucky to escape, looking back to find Amon watching her, not giving chase.
But things couldn't go well for long because she was tripping over a branch and passing out in the cold in the next moment. She was just lucky Naga found her and helped her back to the city.
Korra woke up on Naga to see Oogi, Asami, Mako, Bolin, Tenzin, and Lin running to check on her.
"Where's Tarrlock? How did you get away?" Lin asked, concern lacing her voice.
But then Mako pushed her aside and picked Korra up, taking her to the bison. Korra wished it had been Lin.
***
The next morning found everyone, including Lin, eating breakfast. Korra felt better, finally getting some food in her. But truthfully, it was Lin spending the night on the Island, sneaking into Korra's room and holding her through the night. The light kisses, seemingly out of character, healing Korra in unexpected ways.
Korra revealed what she had learned. Tarrlock was Yakone's son. Lin was concerned about Amon entering his endgame. And then the rest of breakfast was spent in silence before Tenzin left to work, leaving Lin behind to protect Pema and the children. Korra found it endearing. Lin tried to act tough, but she was secretly soft.
Korra went with Asami and the guys to find Asami's car. They were lucky to get to Tenzin just in time. But then airships we're heading to Air Temple Island, and they were on the move again.
Korra was worried about the airbenders, but also Lin. She was strong, but she was only one person. Korra prayed she would be okay.
Back on the island, Lin was commending Tenzin's kids for saving her. Pema had had the baby, and they all went to see the newest member. Korra watched Lin fight a smile. She stood next to her, lightly brushing her fingers along pale ones. Lin spared a quick glance and a soft smile before breaking up the moment, informing of the approaching airships.
Korra went to hide with the rest of Team Avatar. She was ready to argue with Tenzin, but she had caught Lin's pleading look and broke down and agreed. 'Now if only Lin would also be safe,' Korra thought.
Korra watched from the strom drain. She saw someone fly off of Oogi's back and land on a ship before it blew up and started to fall. 'That has to be Lin,' Korra worried for the other woman, especially when the final airship turned around to head back to the island, leaving the air bison to get away.
***
Korra and Mako decided to go undercover as Equalists to keep track of Amon. Korra found herself furious that they were saying she was running. The talk with Mako helped a bit, but when he moved to kiss her, she was thrust back into reality. Lin was probably captured, bending gone, and they were hiding in a sewer drain. Korra excused herself to go to sleep.
The next day found them fighting a new type of weapon, a plane. She ended up saving General Iroh. They were able to concoct a plan and message Bumi. Korra was determined to stay focused. But her worry for Lin was there, always at the back of her mind.
As she and Mako snuck on to the island, she debated searching for Lin, but figured they wouldn't keep prisoners on the island. But then they found Tarrlock. He told them Amon's identity as his brother, a bloodbender. Korra knew Lin would have to wait.
***
Sneaking into the Equalist rally and revealing Amon didn't go well. He had a scar, backing up his story. Korra was ready to run but then she saw the airbenders. 'Lin sacrifices herself and they still get captured?' Korra fumed silently. They were able to save them, but then it was into hiding.
But of course, Amon found her. Of course, he took her bending. The surprise was Mako being strong enough to help them escape. And the bigger surprise was her airbending.
Korra got a sick sense of pleasure as Amon went flying through the window and into the water. She was even more pleased that the scar washed off, revealing him to be a liar. Mako tried to stop him, but he got away. Korra leaned into Mako for comfort, wishing it was Lin.
***
They found Lin on Air Temple Island, locked in one of the dorms. She was pissed, and looked like she had been crying. Korra could have cried as she stood on the dock, watching Lin approach her.
Lin placed a hand on her shoulder, refraining from anything more intimate. "I can't believe Amon got you too." Korra appreciated the glare she sent to Bolin at his ill timed remark about unlocking her airbending. Korra was about to lean into the woman when Bumi appeared, causing the older woman to roll her eyes and smirk at Tenzin's discomfort.
***
Korra couldn't be healed. She stormed out of the room and saw Lin upset. She couldn't bare to look at her and grabbed her jacket to leave.
Mako chased after her, confessing his love. 'Too late,' Korra thought glumly, pushing past him and running to Naga. She doesn't know why she went to the cliff, but good thoughts were definitely not the reason. She sat down to sob, hugging herself when she saw the airbending robes, expecting Tenzin, shocked to find Aang.
As Aang restored her bending, her first thought was that she felt complete. Her second thought was Lin. Lin who was standing behind her as she bent all the elements. Lin who looked at her with love and happiness. Lin who was holding her, kissing her.
Korra and Lin went back, gathering the others. Then they were at the pavilion, Lin kneeling in front of Korra, looking up at her with hopeful, green eyes. Korra placed one thumb to her forehead as Lin closed her eyes. The other hand went to Lin's chest. Light emanated from them and then Lin was standing up, raising the boulders all around them, feeling the peace Korra recently felt at her bending being restored.
Lin gave her a genuine thank you, a look of happiness and promise. Then Tenzin was calling her "Avatar Korra," and Korra felt complete.