#listen i got THOUGHTS about suyin

[sweetjegus]

thinking about suyin beifong and how she decided to build a family (and a clan of metalbenders; and a gleaming highbrow society of philosphers; and a walled city to protect everyone within) of her own

photos by silver fyre photography

[beifongswh0re]

im thinking angsty Kuvira thoughts

some of it is canon, some is not

Since Vira became a big character in my fic, ive been thinking about her a lot and her story is already sad but my brain makes it even worse.

So I feel like all Kuvira wanted from Suyin was to be loved by her, just like she saw her love the rest of her children. She started creating the Earth Empire only to try to prove to her that she could do something meaningfull. She got eaten up by all that power in the end but at the same time, she felt she wouldn't do well enough if she didn't finish "uniting" the Earth Kingdom.

Because nobody ever made Kuvira feel like she was good enough.

Suyin's kids didn't consider her their sister;

Su didn't quite treat her like her daughter;

Toph took some interest with her when she saw her being a talented bender but at some point just dissapeared;

Her parents just left her in Zaofu and she never heard from them again;

Just think about how traumatized she was. She wanted a family, parents, somebody to take care of her when she wad a child but nobody did that. What proves it more is the fact that she got with Baatar Jr. Like, IF THEY CONSIDERED EACH OTHER SIBLINGS THAT WOULD NOT HAPPEN (im still angry at bryke that it happened, tho)

And then, Korra gave her a chance to redeem herself, to prove she only wanted to do good. Even then she was the type to get to the goal no matter what but Suyin kept her from doing stupid shit that would have bad concequences later. She also listened to Su pretty easily, she still trusted her after all that happened. She was so happy when Suyin offered to take her back home, too.

I think that being in Zaofu would still be hard for her. She'd train with Wing and Wei, spend some time with Baatar Sr. but it wouldn't be enough. It still wouldn't feel like home because her relationship with the Beifong family was still fucked up.

The guilt kept eating at her because she almost killed them all yet they still managed to be kind to her. Not to mention that if she hurt Wing or Wei by accident she'd go into full panic mode because she was afraid to hurt any one of them ever again.

Idk, she's a really sad character and I can't keep my mind off of it.

[heymickyursofine]

LOST FRIEND #1.

— CHAPTER 4.

Shaky hands.

That's all Anastasia Katz focused on while she sped walk to her living quarters, her shaky hands.

Toshi was dead?

Absolutely not, she refused to believe it.

Someone she knew, someone she cared about, she would never be able to speak to again.

What the fuck even happened down there?

She didn't believe that Jonas would leave Toshi, no matter what anyone else said or thought, she didn't think he was that kind of person. The kind of person who leaves someone behind for no reason.

Yes, she knew about Jonas's past, him "leaving his crew behind to die" as Doctor Heller put it, but she had to believe it was for a good reason, and besides, Doctor Heller didn't like Jonas at all. For all she knew he was making Jonas out to be a villain, you would think Heller would understand the pressure of being responsible for someone's life, being a doctor and all, but he didn't.

Her heart was beating quickly, she felt like she was going to throw up, and the tears came when she shut the door behind her. She slid down the door, knees against her chest, weeping as silently as she could.

Grief was a complicated thing, you could go through it a bunch of times but it never got easier, only seeming to get worse.

Was it better to talk to someone about it or keep it to yourself?

Act like you were fine, it didn't affect you.

Anastasia couldn't act like she was fine, she wasn't that fourteen-year-old girl anymore who hid her feelings behind a mask and only took it off once she was alone in her room, away from her father's judgmental gaze.

God, don't even get her started on her father.

That trash human wrecked his daughter's teenage years and made her "weak", as he called her when she cried. She was still that weak little girl on the inside.

"Ana, are you in there?" Her head snapped up, Mac was at her door.

For what?

Did he hear her crying?

"Yeah. One second." She grimaced at her watery tone, if he didn't know she was crying before he did now.

She hurried to the bathroom to try and make herself look decent and then walked to the door.

"Hi," She tried to play it cool once she opened the door.

"Are you alright?" He immediately asked, and she broke. "No." He quickly shut the door behind them and led her to sit down on her bed.

"Talk to me." Ana shook her head, suddenly feeling embarrassed, "I can't believe Toshi's dead. His poor wife, and The Wall, everyone. I don't understand why it had to be Toshi, why couldn't they all make it back safely? It wasn't his time."

"Death is weird, you know. I don't have a clue on what to say that will make this any easier. But I'll listen when you talk."

He was right. Did death pick and choose people? If so, why Toshi? Not that she wanted anyone else to die, but she didn't know why anyone had to die.

Ana didn't know what else to say.

She simply leaned her head on his shoulder and he wrapped his arms around her, sitting in silence.

-

"You told him he was the type of person who leaves people behind?" Ana asked in shock, bundled under her covers, watching Suyin pace the room.

It was the following morning and Suyin burst into her room. "Well, yes, but that's what I thought happened! I lost my temper."

"It's good you recognize that, but the next step would be to apologize. You know, for accusing him of leaving Toshi behind. As much as it wasn't the appropriate thing to do I get letting emotions run high, and it's much easier to have someone to blame."

Suyin left shortly after, letting Ana get ready for the day ahead, which consisted of finding out how to kill the Megalodon.

Toshi's death was still weighing heavy on her, as it was for everyone, besides Morris, and not seeing Toshi around made it feel all the more real.

For what the Meg had done Ana wanted it dead.

"How are you?" Mac asked as they walked side by side to the meeting on what the next steps were.

"Hi, I'm better, I think. I don't know. It feels weird not seeing Toshi around, there's this hole in the team, he was such a big part."

"I know exactly what you mean."

It was a simple sentence but it made her feel seen, like her feelings were valid and she wasn't being reprimanded for feeling that way.

"How are you?" She returned the question.

"Okay, better when we catch the thing."

"Agreed," They turned the corner and saw Suyin leaning against Jonas's bedroom door.

Ana wasn't going to say anything, just raise her eyebrows and  continue on, acting like she didn't see anything, and so was Mac.

"Hi. Uh-I was..." He put his hands up, "It's all good."

"Yeah. We won't tell Jonas you were being a peeping Tom." Ana smiled.

"That's not funny."

"Jonas and Lori were the worst married couple ever, you know?"

"Uh-huh."

"Whole experiment was over in a year."

"I didn't ask anything." Mac opened the door for Ana and Suyin, "I know." Ana smirked back at him, knowing he was trying to play matchmaker.

-

"This is what attacked us. A Megalodon."

Once everyone was in the conference room Suyin gave us a rundown of the giant shark, information popped up on the screen in front of the table.

"How big is that thing?"

"They can range from anywhere between 70 and 90 feet. 21 to 27 meters." Ana responded to DJ, eyes on her from her quick response.

"What? I know a few things about sharks." She shrugged.

A comparison of the Megalodon to humans and other sea animals showed.

"The Megalodon was the largest shark that ever existed. It feared nothing. It had no predators."

A slide about its prey was next, "Its jaws were stronger than any other animal, ever. The Meg could bite a whale in half, crushing through the bones."

"We are in uncharted territory," Doctor Zhang took over for his daughter. "Until today, Megalodon's were thought to have been extinct, for over two million years."

"Wrong." "A living fossil." DJ and Jaxx chimed in.

"That living fossil ate my friend."

Anastasia frowned slightly at The Wall's words, Mac placed his hand over hers, bowing his head as everyone was reminded of Toshi's death, not like they had forgotten anyway.

"I cannot begin to express my sadness for Toshi's death. We have the discovery of a lifetime. This is what Toshi worked for."

The Wall looked back to Doctor Zhang, Ana did feel like his statement was a bit insensitive. "It's what we've all worked for. But we're going to have to proceed slowly."

"Yeah, that's really not gonna work for me."

Everyone turned to look at Morris, who Ana forgot was even in the room until now. "What is Mana One?"

"This station?"

"Yes. And what's it doing? Hmm? Right now."

No one answered.

"Exactly. Nothing. 20 million dollar rover, gone. Thirty million dollar sub, gone. You are now sitting in the most expensive underwater marine biology day camp, in human history. And now that we've actually found something amazing, we can't proceed slowly. You don't quit trying to get to the Moon because you lose an astronaut. You charge forward, or someone else will get there first. Other people will want a piece of this thing, whether we like it or not."

"You seem to like it." Jonas' voice brought all the attention to him.

"Excuse me?"

"I said, you seem to like it." He spoke louder and Anastasia was happy he was clapping back at Morris.

"I'm sorry, is he part of this team?"

Ana scoffed.

"You're damn right he's a part of this team." The Wall harshly replied.

"Okay." Morris put a hand up, was he really expecting the group to say he wasn't a part of the team?

"You ever think that Mother Nature might know what she's doing? The thermocline might just be there for a reason?" He took a breath, "Hey, look, you wanna explore? Go ahead, explore. But if you start sending people back down there, don't call me to come save your asses. Because in case what happened down there wasn't clear to you, man vs. Meg isn't a fight. It's a slaughter."

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[willsimpforazula]

fight night part 2

part 2 of fight night mini fic...thing...

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Office

Republic City Hall

"Councilman Sokka?"

"Come in."

"What do you need?" 

"Do you know if Miss Azula took today off? I tried looking for her but she isn't in her office today."

"Huh, I thought she's here already."

"Well, do let me know if she shows up."

"Will do." 

Just then, the phone on his desk rang. Making sure the door was closed, Sokka picked up the phone and answered. To his surprise, it was Azula on the other end of the line.

"Where are you? Your secretary is looking for you."

"I need you to come back home, Sokka. It's about our kids."

"What happened?"

"Long story. But I need you to be here."

"I'm on my way." Ringing up his secretary, he briefly explained he was going to be out the rest of the day and to reschedule his meetings.

Hanging up the phone, Azula looked across the living room to where her son and daughter were seated across from her, nervously fidgeting while two neat piles of their ill-gotten gains lay in between.

"When your father comes back I want both of you to tell him everything, and I do mean everything that you've told me."

"Will-will Aunty Toph cut ties with us for, well, putting her kid potentially behind bars?" Miska asked.

"That is ultimately her decision to make. However, I'd worry more about yourselves than someone else."

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A few minutes later, Sokka opened the door and immediately sensed something was not right.

"What's going on?" he asked, turning to his wife, who gave their kids a small nod to begin.

"You're gonna have to sit down for this one dear, it's going to be a while." Taking up a seat beside her on the sofa, Sokka listened to his two kids explain how they got roped into a seven match no holds barred underground bending tournament in the naive attempt to help relieve a substantial debt that Suyin owed to some of the local triads. When they were finished, both of them hung their heads low, unable to meet their parents' gaze. Turning to his wife, he led her into their bedroom where they could discuss the next steps out of earshot of their kids.

"So what next?"

"I-I don't know, honestly." Sokka replied, still trying to process the facts. "Is this how Toph feels every time Suyin's name is mentioned in the police reports?"

"I don't know Sokka, but we've got to do something. I mean, we can't let them think they can get away with it. Actions have consequences. What if some fighter decided to pull a hit on Risa because they lost? What if Miska gets kidnapped on the way to school?"

"I don't know 'Zula, but I'm not sending them to the juvenile detention center, that's for sure."

"Agreed."

"Here's what we'll do for now, me and you take shifts working from home while they're grounded from leaving the house for this month. I'll need to get Toph to send their CID guys over to take statements so we know where to go after the triads running this."

"I've already forfeited their cash prize which will be donated to charity. I'll get in touch with the school and let them know that they'll be absent this month. We can split the subjects between us."

"I'm thinking….since they'd like to fight, what do you say we have them face off against us?"

"That sounds like a terrible idea Sokka, you're supposed to be punishing them, not encouraging them."

"Look at it this way, we're giving them exactly what they want. If they're eager to prove themselves in the ring, we'll make sure to teach them why they are severely misguided. Unless, of course, you're worried that our precious daughter will outperform you."

"That won't happen."

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Fifteen minutes later,

Sparring room

"Ti-time out mom, dad? Please?" Miska asked, swallowing a gulp while his sister lay in a tired heap beside him, panting and gasping for breath after trying to fend off a series of well placed strikes from Azula that allowed her husband to slip and temporarily disable her chi paths, sending her crashing ungracefully onto the mat. 

Throwing up a hasty wall to block a jet of flame, he felt a few quick raps with the flat of his father's training sword on his calves, making him kneel on the mat.

Arms folding across their chests, Sokka and Azula looked down at their sorry forms before Sokka remarked "I hope both of you learnt your lesson. The next time any of you get some smart ideas about trying to sneak off in the middle of the night to join some fight club I'll make sure to tell Toph to have you both spend a few nights in the local juvenile detention center. Consider yourselves warned. Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes dad." both of them groaned in unison.

"The chi blocking should wear off in about an hour's time, which I think is plenty time to reflect on your actions. Effective immediately, both of you are grounded for one month while we sort this out. There will be some officers over to take statements and I do expect full cooperation." With that, Sokka and Azula left the room.

Turning to his sister, Miska glumly said "We've done fucked up, haven't we?"

"Yeah, I guess we did."

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Later that afternoon,

After informing the school as to why they would not be coming to school that day, Sokka turned his gaze to the living room, where two of Toph's officers were taking statements under Azula's supervision. 

"First time, huh Snoozles?"

"No shit Toph." he replied, taking a sip from his drink.

"What are you going to do with Suyin?"

"....."

"You know you can't keep shredding those reports."

"I'll deal with it later. Right now, my job is to dismantle this ring. Who knows if some dumb son of a bitch with more ego than brains tries to pull a hit on your daughter because his sorry ass got trashed by a high school teenager."

"Fuck you're not helping." 

"I'm just telling you in case your beloved Princess Zappy didn't already tell them. You should go check on her, I can't imagine she's taking it too well either seeing her angels turn out to be not so angelic."

"You're right. Still, you didn't exactly answer my question. What are you going to do about Suyin?"

"I suggest worrying about your own kids first before worrying about mine." was Toph's reply, telling Sokka in no uncertain terms that any further questions regarding her daughter could jeopardize the current standing of his own son and daughter.

After they left, Miska asked "Dad?"

"Yes?"

"We're going to jail, are we?" he asked, trying to keep a calm voice though he was anything but.

"No, you and your sister are not going to jail. However, should you both end up in a similar situation like this, your mother and I will let you both face the full brunt of the law as much as it hurts us to do so. Actions have consequences."

"Then..then would Suyin be arrested?" Risa asked.

"That…is a question only Toph can answer herself. What she chooses to do is her choice, as is ours."

"Isn't it unfair though, that she gets away scot-free while we get punished?"

"Last I checked, actions have consequences. You're both sixteen, you should know what is right from wrong or me and your mother would have failed completely as parents. Sooner or later things will catch up to her."

"Does…does this mean we can't be friends with her anymore?"

"Until this whole mess cools down, both of you are not to contact her or answer any of her requests. If she calls, inform either me or your father. In the meantime, take the time to think over your actions." 

While Azula and Sokka were lecturing their kids, down on the opposite street an intense discussion was happening in a Satomobile.

"You sure this the correct address?"

"Sure as can be. I mean, look at the PD cars outside."

"Shit they weren't lying about this chick being some councilman's kid. We still gonna do this?"

"Don't tell me you're pussying out at the last minute." 

"I'm just saying we should maybe reconsider the plan?"

"There is nothing left to consider, not after that bitch stole what was mine." one of them in the front seat angrily replied, the venom in his voice evident as the sting of defeat last night still echoed in his mind. 

"Look man, I get it but now's not the best timing; not with the cops still nearby." 

"Fine. We'll try again."

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Speakeasy

"It's been a while since I last saw you missy, feeling lucky today?" the doorman asked when he saw her come through the door.

"We'll see what the cards have to say." she winked back, placing a few bills in the man's pocket before slipping behind the counter. Grabbing a drink, she sat and watched the goings on for a while as she evaluated which table she'd like to try her hand at. Fixing her eyes on the cards table, she was about to walk over when a group of people half stormed into the joint. Sensing trouble, Suyin kept her head low and ordered another drink, trying to eavesdrop without being noticed as she recognized one of them from the previous fights.

As it happened, the bundle of trouble decided to take up a spot beside her, which on the one hand allowed her to listen in but on the other hand, the risk of her being caught eavesdropping and stirring up trouble was the last thing she wanted. Deciding that it was less suspicious if she was at a games table instead of hanging around the bar longer than most people and drawing attention, she took her drink and slid over to the nearest game table that still allowed her to pick up on trouble and relay it on to Risa.

Focusing on the vibrations, she picked up some chatter, none of which sat well with her.

"...no pussyfooting around…"

"....five sticks of blasting jelly…"

"..the boy? He gets the chop, the broad's mine."

"...parents?"

"One them a nonbender, he'll go down easy…."

"If you say so.."

Tossing back the rest of her drink, she slipped away from the place and made her way to the nearest phone, glancing back every so often to make sure she didn't have a tail.

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Later that evening…

"Miska?" Risa asked, having decided to curl up upside down on the armchair opposite her brother, who was staring at the ceiling as if held all the answers to their current predicament.

"Yes?"

"I'm bored."

"What makes you think I'm not?"

"True."

"Aren't you like, suppose to automagically know what I'm thinking?"

"Who gave you that birdbrained idea?"

"I mean, we're twins right?"

"And?"

"I don't know, telepathic powers or some shit?"

"See brother, this is why you've been bombing the absolute shit out of biology."

"Says the one who cheated on the last three physics quizzes."

"Contrary to popular belief, I am not some airheaded bimbo. I did score full marks on the last math quiz."

Gesturing at the ceiling, Miska waved his hand around. "After this though? I beg to differ."

"Mistakes were made."

"Did I hear someone cheating on their quizzes?" Sokka interjected, the tone in his voice suggesting he was anything but pleased.

"Dad, Miska's bullying me!" 

"The fuck did you come to that conclusion?" Miska snapped.

"The next swear word that comes out of your mouth Miska, I will personally scrub your mouth out with soap powder, young man." Azula warned as she stepped out from her office. Taking her place beside Sokka, both of them folded their arms and shot looks that all but screamed I am very sad and disappointed in you.

Under their gaze, the siblings wished to do nothing more than to melt into the floor and disappear. Sure, they had gotten up to some minor mischief during their teen years but never anything serious. Just then, the telephone in the living room rang, the shrill voice drawing all attention to it. 

Being the closest one, Miska picked up the phone and answered "Who is this?"

"It's me, Su. Is your sister there?" Suyin replied.

"Spirits you sure couldn't have chosen a better time to call." Miska hissed. 

"Who's that?" Azula asked.

Shit, Miska cursed internally. 

"Is that Suyin on the phone?" Sokka asked, his stern voice expecting an answer. Taking a gulp, he could only squeak out a pathetic sounding "yes dad." under his gaze.

"Hand it over."

Surrendering the mouthpiece to Sokka, Miska and his sister waited with bated breath, expecting their father to just unload on her and they felt a small twinge of pity for Suyin, having seen just how terrifying their father could be when incensed. 

"Suyin?"

"Yes?"

"What business do you have with my kids? Is not putting their lives on the line for your profit dangerous enough? What else do you want?"

"I need to talk to Risa."

"You can talk to me, or I'll make sure your mother puts you in a cell for the next eighteen months."

Sighing internally, Suyin figured this was about as kind as uncle Sokka was about to get considering what could have happened to Risa if she didn't perform back in the ring. Of course, while she was the one who pitched the idea as a half joke, Risa was the one who took her seriously as a way to help her clear her tab. 

"Some sore loser from one of her last fights wants to even the score. With blasting jelly."

"How many guys?"

"Five, I think? One of them is kinda iffy about the whole deal, you might be able to flip him."

"I need more info than just five randos."

"That's all I know."

"I see. Thank you."

Hanging up the phone, Suyin turned to head back to her house, making sure there wasn't a tail behind her.

Putting down the phone, Sokka turned to his family, who were looking at him with bated breath.

"What's going on?" Azula asked?

"Some people didn't take too kindly to being thrashed by our daughter here, so they want to even the score with explosives and Spirits knows what else."

"Risa?"

"Yes?"

"Just how much damage did you inflict on them?"

"A few bruised ribs, slightly charred eyebrows and some blisters? Miska was there, he saw that match." she replied, earning a why the fuck did you have to drag me in look from her brother.

"Miska?"

"Uh, sis got him good, I think? I mean, she didn't like, zap him with lots of lighting. Which she totally should have. I mean, he was totally checking her out and calling her names and stuff. You should have fried him sis. Actually wait, she did zap him with lightning in the second round in the nuts. Also I'm pretty sure you done cracked one of his ribs."

"Not. Helping." Risa gritted, giving her brother a stinging pinch.

"Miska, while it is good to know that you are looking out for your sister, I do not think that encouraging her to commit murder due to catcalling and some petty insults is a good thing to do." Sokka chided. 

"Let's give Toph a call and have her send a couple of squads over to beef up security while we work out a plan." Azula suggested. 

"In the meantime, both of you pack a couple days worth of clothes. You'll be staying with your aunt Katara and uncle Aang until this all blows over."

"No, it's only right that me and sis stay. We started this mess, we're going to clean it up."

"Absolutely not." Azula interjected. "It is too dangerous. You and Riri are going to stay with your aunt Katara for the rest of the week. That's an order."

"But-"

"No if, ands or buts. Now go and pack up, I'll have Toph send over a squad car to escort you both to the ferry.

[scarletemeterio-thesecond]

Can you do one where Wing and Y/N share they're first kiss? Also can Y/N be a water bender and possibly related to Korra?

what can i say, i'm a sucker for fluff hehe, and i honestly loved writing for Wing! i hope you like this! (also sorry for taking so long)

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First Kiss (Wing Beifong x Reader)

Warnings: none

Genre: Fluff

Fandom: The Legend of Korra

Summary: See request

Word Count: 1145

Reader is gender neutral! (with they/them pronouns)

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It was evident now that there were new airbenders, and (Y/N) never hesitated in helping their sister and the rest of her friends. The whole journey to Ba Sing Se was a rollercoaster, but they eventually made it to Zaofu.

During the whole journey, Lin was acting even grumpier than usual, and once they all got there, they realized why.

"I found out why you were so against coming here. Why didn't you ever tell me you had a sister?" Asked Korra once everyone went back to the airship.

''Half-sister,'' Lin corrected her.

Obviously, Lin didn't want to be there, she made that very clear from the very beginning, but Suyin was right: they all went there to meet the new airbender, not to fight, and there was no time to lose.

Su decided to introduce everyone to her kids, making the whole Team Avatar feel welcome.

''Those are my two youngest, Wei and Wing. They're playing a game called power disc. They invented it all on their own, '' said Su.

''That seems fun, '' commented (Y/N) while watching the two boys. They couldn't help but giggle a little bit when one of them scored a goal.

''Ha! Wing goes down.''

(Y/N) saw the boy on the ground and thought that he was really cute.

''Hey, look, they seem to be around your age, '' whispered Bolin to (Y/N) while slightly wiggling his eyebrows, and they blushed a little.

''I'm so proud of those two,'' said Suyin, and they all kept walking.

They reached a place filled with sculptures made of metal. (Y/N) absolutely loved being a waterbender, but they were fascinated with the versatility of metal, they thought it was amazing.

Once introductions were over, everyone made themselves comfortable since they were staying in Zaofu. Bolin and (Y/N) decided to take a little walk around, both mesmerized by the city.

The twins were still playing their game, and (Y/N) couldn't help but look at them. They only realized what they were doing once Bolin asked if they were listening to him. (Y/N) smiled a bit and apologized to the boy.

''Go talk to him,'' he said.

''What? Talk to who?'' They asked nervously.

''I saw you looking at Wing I think it is, just go talk to him.''

''Are you crazy, Bolin? I'm not gonna do that! He doesn't even know my name and just- no, I won't.'' They licked their lips and scratched their neck, still feeling a bit tense. ''Come on, we should get ready for dinner.''

They walked together back to the guesthouse, and shortly after they got back, it was time for dinner.

There was a suffocating tension in the air. Everyone knew how Lin could be, but she was more irritated than usual, and it was evident.

(Y/N) felt a little awkward. They were sitting in front of all their friends around people they weren't familiar with, and if they were already nervous, sitting next to Wing didn't make things better. However, the boy was really nice and actually tried to make conversation with them, and soon (Y/N) stopped feeling so uneasy.

Wing was also feeling a bit nervous, he'd been wanting to talk to the waterbender ever since he saw them but didn't know how. He initially thought that (Y/N) was very good-looking, but he found out that they were really nice and sweet too, and he couldn't help but like them a little more.

Once everyone was done eating, they all went to their rooms, ready to rest. However, (Y/N) decided to go outside for a bit, they wanted to catch some fresh air.

Suddenly, they heard someone walking towards them, and since they didn't know who it was, they got ready to attack, but immediately relaxed when they realized it was Wing.

''Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't know it was you,'' they apologized.

''It's okay, and you didn't actually do anything to me anyway,'' he chuckled and walked a little closer to (Y/N). ''What are you doing here?''

''Just getting some fresh air, you?''

''I, well, I saw you were here and thought about coming to talk to you,'' he admitted while slightly blushing.

''What do you mean you saw me?''

''My window is right there,'' he said, pointing at it and (Y/N) nodded. Wing let out a sigh and ran a hand through his hair. ''So what do you think of Zaofu so far?''

''I think it's amazing, really. I love how everything is made out of metal, kind of reminds me of home,'' they said.

They both sat down on a little bench, face to face so they could comfortably talk to each other.

''You're from the Southern Tribe, aren't you?''

''Yeah, I grew up there and well, then Korra and I moved to Republic City.''

Wing and (Y/N) stayed there and talked for a while, happily getting to know each other a little more. He then walked (Y/N) to their room, not really wanting to get away from them.

''I had a really nice time tonight, thank you,'' they began saying. They chuckled and he did too.

‘’Of course, and I had a nice time too, I hope you stay here for a while,'' he gave them a quick peck on the cheek. ''Goodnight, (Y/N).''

''Goodnight, Wing.''

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The next morning right after breakfast, Wing asked (Y/N) if they wanted to take a walk with him, to which they said yes.

They walked for a few minutes and talked about pretty much everything. But then, the boy stopped and started playing with his hands.

''Is everything okay, Wing?''

''Yeah, yeah. I'm just a little nervous.'' He took a deep breath, trying to build the courage he needed. ''You know, I wanted to say something last night but I kinda chickened out last minute and I- well, maybe it's a bit too soon to say this since we met yesterday but I... I kinda really like you, and I just wanted to say it.'' He let out a nervous sigh and shyly scratched his neck, waiting for a response.

''Hey, it's okay, Wing. Just calm down a little,'' (Y/N) said while putting a hand on his shoulder. ''I kinda really like you too.''

''Oh, that's a relief, really,'' he said while smiling. ''I just have something to ask you now.''

''What?''

''Can I kiss you?''

(Y/N) was sure they had the biggest smile on their face and since the words just couldn't get out of their mouth, they just nodded.

Wing slowly put a hand on (Y/N)'s face and got closer to them. They shyly wrapped their arms around him and finally, they kissed. Once they pulled apart, they couldn't help but smile.

''Yeah, I definitely like you,'' said the boy before kissing them again.

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Lin is a very skilled driver and the only one of the Gaang kids that can actually drive without supervision, so they mostly count on Lin to take them places if they're all in the city.

Hi Anon, thank you for the ask!

And yes I agree with this she's the only one who's got the brain and focus to drive and drive well LOL.

Bumi and Kya seem like the type that would focus on either everything or only one thing about driving. They just seem like the type that's easily distracted haha!

Izumi is pretty good, but she's got basically a royal escort wherever she goes, so she never really has to drive or practice, so she never quite grasps the skill.

Tenzin isn't half bad either. I mean, it takes some good focus and ability to steer a flying bison! But... he seems like the kind of guy to get a bit of road rage, and often, the group is like "wtf Tenzin you're insane out of the driver's seat."

And Suyin never gets the chance to drive with the group because she's the baby they'd never let her drive anyway, and if she did drive, she'd try and race everyone and would be the type to attempt to drift in the city streets haha!

So, yeah. Lin ends up being the designated driver the second she gets her license. She's got the skills to drive well and efficiently, is pretty good about listening to conversations as they happen as she's focused on the road, and she's a pretty no-nonsense driver. Not to mention she doesn't swerve a ton, so if they're having shakes or eating snacks in the back, nothing gets spilled (which is good because 95% of the time they're borrowing a car LOL).

Fun thought, Anon! I like your thinking, and I would agree with you :) Feel free to send in more headcanons like this, always love hearing from you all! Thanks again for the ask, and I hope you have a great day!

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Send me asks about ATLA, or anything, really! :D

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Baatar Jr appreciation week day 7: Legacy

"Building a legacy"

Baatar Jr was worried he is just going to be just a copy of his father. But he wanted to be different. He wanted to contribute something to the world, hoping to create his own legacy.

Baatar was up early in the morning. Preparing for the day to make it as productive as possible. An idea occurred to him that morning and he was enthusiastic to share that idea with his father today. Baatar was sure this will make him stand out and be noticed after being behind his father. He will no longer just be "like his father". Baatar was going to prove to everyone that he was going to contribute something new.

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He didn't even listen to him. His father just responded with an ok then asked him to help him with another project he had in mind. His father completely ignored what he had to say. He didn't see how much his idea could impact Zaofu and how much potential his son has. Baatar felt like his talents were just being used by his father and never recognized by anyone. Baatar felt frustrated with his dad for failing to see his potential and at himself to think that he could turn things around.

He was walking down the hallway trying to calm himself down at what just happened. He hummed his favorite song as he tried to get the issue out of his mind. Baatar walked pass a room and heard his mother talking to someone. Baatar isn't nosy and he doesn't normally stick his nose in someone's business. But he was curios to know if his mother was different than his father. If she appreciated him. He listen to their conversation but told himself he'll leave if the matter isn't about him and that it's none of his business.

Suyin was talking to Tenzin and President Raiko, they have some matters to discuss. But before that they were chatting. Baatar listened as his mom was telling them how proud she was with her children. He was about to find out if his mom appreciated his talents unlike his dad.

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"My second son Huan, he's been really busy lately creating all this wonderful work of art. He is really a talented artist."

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"Well I'm glad Opal is doing great at the air temple Tenzin, I miss her very much and I know someday she'll be a master."

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"I'm very proud of my twin sons. They never failed to make me proud. Their prodigies just their grandmother."

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"My first born, Baatar Jr, he is also doing good he is going to grow up just like his father."

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"Just like his father"

Well he heard enough. His mother also thought the same and that hurt him on the inside. Baatar stopped eavesdropping on their conversation. All of his siblings had something special that made them different. But him no, apparently he is "just like his father." He sat at the bench outside the building trying to calm himself down. He started questioning himself.

"I am different, I have something to offer into this world."

"I am not a copy of my father, I am not a copy of my father, I am not a copy of my father, I am not a copy of my father,"

Just then Kuvira exited the building she seemed upset about something. Baatar got up and approached her.

"Hey are you ok?"

Kuvira turned around, she had an upset expression on her face but that faded and she calmed down a little. It calmed her down that Baatar was concern about her and him having his hand on her shoulder and asking if she was ok made her feel better.

"yeah...no...I'm just upset about something."

He knew it was of his business but he wanted to help her anyways.

"You...wanna talk about it"

She stunned at what he said. She could see he was trying to help her and Kuvira appreciated it a lot. So she told her what happened and how Suyin didn't want to do anything about the situation of the earth kingdom and how much they could do to the nation. Baatar listened to everything she said and to her surprise Baatar agreed with her.

"Really?"

"Yeah I think that's a great idea. We could really help the nation."

Her face lit up. Kuvira was happy that he was listening to her and can see her vision for the earth kingdom. They continued walking together.

"How about you? Are you ok"

"Well...no. I had this great idea and I know this could really be helpful but my dad shrugged it off. He never appreciated my talents."

"That's terrible how he treated you."

Baatar: *sighs*

"What was your idea about?"

"...You want to know?"

"Yeah let's hear it."

Baatar proceeded to tell her about his idea. She seemed very eager to listen and was very impress about his ideas. So he kept telling her more. Kuvira appreciated him and saw his potential unlike his father. Baatar felt happy that someone was seeing his capabilities. Unlike his parents.

"Those are all great idea. How could your father just ignored it."

Baatar smiled "I am glad you appreciate it." she smiled back.

They both have something in common. They both want to do something better for the earth kingdom and both their ideas were denied by people they taught would be happy about it. A thought entered Kuvira's mind.

"You know we both agree on making the earth kingdom better and no one is listening to us. We'll just take matters into our hands and do something for the nation."

"Meaning getting out of Zaofu, I'd love to help but my parents are here."

"Their hiding your talents from the rest of the world. If you join me you could so much than staying here."

Baatar didn't respond and was in silence. This was a big decision and he is thinking about it. Kuvira held both of her hands on one of his.

"Please think about it for me." And she pulled him in for a kiss. he blushed and their lips parted.

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Baatar was up all night thinking about it. Joining with Kuvira meant leaving his family behind. His family that he grew up with and raised him. He thought more about what Kuvira said and realized she appreciated him. She could see his talents and the good it can do to others. His parents didn't and if he kept staying he'll always be hidden. Baatar made up his mind and joined Kuvira. Together they formed a plan and left Zaofu. It was tough being away from home and his family. But now he was with Kuvira accomplishing more than when he did back home. They were happy being together. They even got engaged one day. He is happy that he is stabilizing the earth kingdom. Instead of being unnoticed in his father's shadow he was finally making his own legacy.

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Linzin week day 1: Earthquake

Linzin Week Day 1: Earthquake

Linzin/ semi-AU/ one-shot 

Note: This is very loosely linked to the prompt. Hope you accept this short and humble contribution to Linzin week. 🙇🏽‍♂️

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Little did he know that the moment they locked eyes on the sky bison, everything was about to change.

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Feeling the tremors.

 It had crept up to him, unnoticed and maybe a bit unwanted.

The more frequent interactions, brought about by the Avatar’s unwitting adventures, threw him and caught him unawares.

 It had been easy for them to go back to old times where they worked fluidly and effectively. They always did work well at a professional capacity.

Don’t get him wrong, Chief Beifong had always been efficient and unbiased in her work and dealings with the council, whether or not it was in dealing with him and the Air Nation constituents. It was him, Tenzin, that was mortifyingly awkward at best and downright unbearable at his worst. Which was understandable, one of his siblings would quip, since he was the one who brought this upon them anyway.

It became easier as time passed but it was only after Korra’s arrival did any interaction became remotely comfortable.

 It must have been the long late nights they had spent poring over the documents that would help put Equalists and their sympathizers in jail but he could not help himself.

And so he asked, one dinner time at city hall, as they pored over the documents, the rest of the councilmen a couple of tables away, what changed with them.

 Chief Beifong raised an eyebrow. “Well, I figured that once I saw your wife give birth to your son – nothing could be more uncomfortable than that.”

He had laughed at that and offered her his share of spring rolls.

 But deep inside he thought that it was Lin jumping off the airship for his family that changed everything.

As always, airbender that he is, he did not say anything.

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At the epicenter.

 There was a light tapping on his forehead.

Very gentle. Very familiar. And yet…

 Good. It meant he wasn’t dead yet.

Or did it?

 He remembered Zaheer and his henchmen taking turns at him.

He remembered with horror as Asami and Bolin arrived in the trap set by the Red Lotus.

He vaguely recall leaning over on Lin.

 But that’s impossible. Lin couldn’t have been there…

 The tapping on his arrow stopped.

 “Don’t die on me.” A raspy voice whispered. “There are still things unsaid.”

Lin.

He struggled to open his eyes. Everything felt heavy.

Something creaked open. A door maybe.

“Chief,” An unfamiliar voice spoke from that direction. “It’s time for your procedure.”

Procedure? What kind of procedure? He wanted to ask, he wanted to respond but it was so tiring and it was so painful…and he let the sweet unconsciousness come over him.

 The next day (or so he had been informed), he finally got clearance to get up from his bed. And so he did, at the dead of the night to avoid any stares or questions. He gingerly leaned on the staff that Jinora had given him.

He had to see her.

He needed to see she was fine.

He heard the complete story from one of Suyin’s guards, after much prodding and prying. He learned about how Zaheer was subdued, he learned about the demise of the Red Lotus’ waterbender and he learned about how the Beifong sisters tag teamed the combustion bender. Su had dropped by earlier and was mostly unscathed.

What worried him was how he evaded his questions about Lin’s well-being.

And so now, he gently pushed the door to Lin Beifong’s room open.

 Nothing could have prepared him for what he saw.

He knew Lin was in close contact most of the attacks of the combustion bender. And he knew she had fought with firebenders in all her years at the force but… he supposed the combustion bender was a different kind of intensity.

 Lin was covered in bindings and gauze that he recognized as the type that Kya and his mother would use for burns. How bad would it have to be for the heat to penetrate the metal… would the metal have stuck to her skin?

He could not imagine how much that might have hurt and yet…

He distinctly recalled Lin sitting by his bedside…

 Awkwardly, he hobbled over to the chair beside her.

He groaned in relief as he sat down.

 “Airhead?”

 Tenzin twisted to face the bed, one green eye peering at him from the dark.

 “I’m sorry, did I wake you?”

“No, not really, it’s all might unpleasant.” Lin attempted to shake her head then grimaced. “No good sleeping position, unless I ask them to up the anesthesia.”

He simply nodded.

“Is there something you wanted to talk about?” Lin’s soft yet sardonic voice cut through the silence that fell between them.

“Uh,” Tenzin searched his head for anything. “No?”

“Really. I would have thought there was something for you to hop over to my room at the dead of the night. And I’m sure it wasn’t for the same reason you used to do so back in the day.”

“Wha-what-Lin -no!” He sputtered in embarrassment, thankful for the dark so that his reddening countenance does not catch her attention.

Lin started to laugh but was interrupted by a moan of pain.

“Are you alright, Lin?” He leaned forward against the bed, wanting to ease her up if needed.

“I’m fine, I just forgot I’m not all there yet.” She weakly waved up her hand, all white and hidden under the gauze.

Tenzin caught it.

She squeezed back.

I’m thankful you’re alive.

I could have lost you.

 There were many things he could have told her then.

But, he didn’t.

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Riding the aftershocks.

 No one realized there was anything wrong until they needed the Chief of Police to arrest Kuvira.

In the end, they relied on one of her subordinates who was on the scene, and everyone went about their way.

 Nonetheless, the sense of foreboding would not escape Tenzin.

“Su, where did you land?”

“A little way over there.” That was the distracted response as Suyin listened to the police officer tell her about the next steps of Kuvira’s incarceration.

 Tenzin felt his blood turn to ice.

He rushed in the direction that Su pointed out.

It was highly unlike Lin not to join them, not at this momentous situation where her expertise would be needed.

 The gigantic arm of the colossus lay battered and out of place in the wreckage of the park. Wires and twisted metals littered the perimeter. The ground was upturned, the pavement cracked and trees were uprooted.

The airbender thought it would take long to find the missing earthbender when he spotted a figure, still seemingly trapped within the confines of the metal arm.

“No-no-no-no!” His voice came out choked as he inspected Lin Beifong’s unconscious body. “Lin! Lin!”

Both of her arms were useless, both were at odd limp angles that he could only imagine were a result of being tossed about with great force.

The metal brace around her torso had another curvature beside her.

Tenzin surmised Lin might have secured her sister first before herself.

He bit back a scream of frustration.

The woman was too selfless for her own good.

Ignoring the trickle of blood coming from her lip, Tenzin moved swiftly, searching for a pulse.

It was very faint.

Hold on, Lin. Hold on.

“No. Lin, hold on.” He pulled with all his might as he sought to dislodge Lin from beneath the metal brace. A few more air blades and Lin tumbled from fixture.

He ran. He tried to disregard the almost undiscernible breathes from the woman he carried in his arms.

 By some miracle, one of the smaller hospitals in the city remained unscathed by the entire invasion. And by another miracle, Tenzin found himself heading there, possibly by muscle memory alone. When he was younger, he had memorized all routes to all the city’s clinics and hospitals. Having had a girlfriend in the police force made this knowledge very useful.

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“We will take her from here, Master Tenzin.”

It was just that he did not think that this would come to use decades later in their life.

 He would have been hard pressed to tell anyone how much time passed since he was told that the long surgery was completed.

It had not been clear if her arms would go back to normal. All he had cared about that she was alive.

Everything else were just details.

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There was a shudder from the ground and the light fixtures swayed.

 There was an earthquake, possibly brought about by the disturbance that the colossus made. And it was followed by some aftershocks.

The staff of the hospital was mobilized quickly as news came by that some buildings continued to collapse.

The airbender stayed put, sitting in vigil, holding the unconscious earthbender’s hand.

 It soon turned to nightfall.

Tenzin had been away for hours and no one had found them or even come to get them.

One of the healers assigned to them, he recognized as the sister of one of the new airbenders, had helped secure them a semi-private room. He was grateful for that. He could not stand anyone gawking at Lin at her vulnerable state.

He just wished she woke up soon.

  He leaned back on the uncomfortable hospital chair.

And so, the world continued to turn…

Belatedly, he realized that they were expendable.

Their time has passed.

It was a bitter truth that he had struggled to swallow ever since the first airbender unrelated to his blood line popped up.

 To what end were all their fights, the tragedy that was their relationship?

And now, even as the city fell, the city she sought to protect, the city they grew up in – no one cared for her welfare. No one cared to search for her. And, he scoffed, they had all the resources to find her. They just…didn’t.

His hand crept and held her palm, now clean though still scratched and calloused.

He ignored how cold it was. Instead, he focused on her laborious breathing.

“As long as you’re breathing, it’s not over, Lin.”

It’s not over.

We’re not over.

You have to wake up.

 His breath caught as two green eyes blinked at him.

He will not fail her. Not again. Not this time.

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Note: Not my best work but hope it works. Let me know what you think

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⛓️Taken⛓️

Masterlist ✨ Requesting Rules

Request; Hey can I request a wei beifong x metal bender!reader were when they are fighting the red Lotus she gets captured and tortured? He goes crazy trying to find her and when they do she is badly hurt. I just want some angst with fluff at the end.

A/N; oh hell yeah. this is ANGST at it’s finest, we love a man in uniform to kick some fucking ass, also in this oneshot we are going to pretend they stayed in zaofu for like two months ^^ rock and roll buckroo

Pairing; Wei Beifong x Fem Metalbender!Reader

Warnings; Kiddnaping, torture, angst, descirption of wounds, cursing

Honestly, everything seemed okay at the time. You were apart of Team Avatar, just growing up as a kid on the streets you found Bolin and Mako, and they decided to take care of you. Birds of a feather stick together. Because you were apart of Team Avatar you got to travel with them to find the rest of the new airbenders. Asumi appreciated having a metalbender on a metal airship. Like, if there’s a dent you’ll bend it out ya know?

Being a metalbender meant you are also an earthbender, you never really liked bending rocks and stuff, plus you could manipulate metal into whatever you imagine. Knives, swords, bracelets, literally anything. When you arrived at Zoafu, you were amazed by how everyone manipulated the metal. A boy had caught your eye, his name was Wei Beifong. He was a twin to a brother named Wing, both the youngest of the family. That was amazing to you, being the youngest one of this entire group.

You both had a lot in common, shared the same sense of humor and competitiveness. You clicked immediately. Fell in love even, he was the flirt that always made you blush. “You look amazing today.” “Green is a great color on you.” “Wow, do you just metalbend? Because something else his bending up.” You always got flustered and stopped what you were doing. If you were bending while he said any of that? It stops immediately and the metal crashes to the ground.

Wei finally asked you out, and you became his girlfriend. You were so fucking happy and so was he. The relationship was amazing, everything was so pure and loving, practicing bending together, cuddles, power naps. Everything with him made you happy. Everyone was so happy for you, Mako and Bolin has never ever seen you that happy. Your smile was simply beautiful and everyone noticed. Korra, your close gal pal noticed more, happy about it. 

Everything changed when the Red Lotus attacked.

Korra was being abducted by them, and because you shared a room with the young Avatar, they took you as well. Knocked you out by hitting your head since they didn’t have another tranquilizer. Your head was bleeding from the force of the blow to your head, leaving a small droplet trail of blood. Pabu woke Mako and Bolin up, both waking up to fight and hopefully save both of you. 

They all tried their best, Wei fought with his aunt and mother to let him go down to save you but being a mother, Suyin refused. They weren’t able to get you, they were fast but Ming-Hua was faster, basically encapsulating your body in water. Bubbles of oxygen rose up to the top, everyone watched in horror as the last bubble rose from your mouth and nose. 

The Red Lotus immediately took you to the hideout that would eventually hold Korra. You woke up to a burning sensation in your chest, you rolled over and started to vomit up water mixed with the last thing you ate. Your head was pounding as you finally regained your vision that was blurry. Your clothing wasn’t the same as what you had on when you went to sleep the other night. More like rags. 

“Don’t bother trying to bend.” A man’s voice said, causing you to flinch and turn towards the voice. A man with tanned skin, broad shoulders, long black hair, and a small and thin mustache. You didn’t recognize this man so your face of confusion caused him to sigh. “I am Ghazan.” Okay, that name rang a bell. You heard of him from adults while growing up, he’s an earthbending master with the unique ability to lavabend. Metalbending was already a substyle of earthbending, but he was the only one you have ever heard of that could lavabend. Even growing up you thought it was a myth.

He also was a criminal, everything was making sense now. You tried to stand up but your chains and registrants only jiggled. “Yuh-You don’t know who I-I am.” You state, fear overtaking your body as if you could sense his power, and that fucking scared you. “You don’t think an earthbending master can’t tell one of their own?” Your eyes widened in which Ghazan just smirked and chuckled softly. “I didn’t know which type but, your face confirmed that suspension.” “Bastard.” You mumbled under your breath earning a slap to the face. “Watch your tone. You are not in control here.” 

Your eyes watered from the hit, your left cheek started to sting from that slap. You tried to bend the chains away to no avail. “Yeah keep trying, you can’t bend platinum.” Ghazan taunted and backed up to the doorway. That’s when you realized you were in a wooden cage, suspending above the ground. You started to panic. “What do you want with me?! I’m not important.” You yell, thinking that they could let you go, they obviously wouldn’t.

“We’ve been doing our best.” Kuvira said to Wei Beifong, who had been worried sick for you for two weeks now. “Well try HARDER.” He hissed and stormed off. “Wei…” Wing sighed and ran after his brother. “Listen, we all care about her and we are looking for her but there’s only so much we can do.” Wing explained to his brother that was now fuming with hatred and anger. “You didn’t care for Y/n the same way I did! You don’t understand how I fell! The person I love his captured and possibly being tortured-” His voice cracked as a few tears rolled down his cheeks. “I don’t even want to think about it.” He sniffled and quickly wiped his eyes before turning down the hall.

Your screams were deafening, this was mostly because Ghazan was burning you with lava, Ming-Hua delicately stabbing your sides with ice spikes, and Zaheer suffocating you then letting you slip unconscious. You felt so weak, like you were on the verge of death but they wouldn’t let you die. That was the worst punishment for you. You just wanted to die or see your friends and boyfriend again. Blood trickled down your leg as you blinked back tears from the spike stabbing your left thigh. Your throat was raw from screaming, so you didn’t even bother with it. Why scream? It’s been clear for weeks that no one was coming to your aid.

To your understanding, it has been five weeks since they originally brought you here. Yes, you were fed, dressed, cleaned, and you had been given water, but doesn’t mean the torture ever stopped. Each passing week they took their frustrations out on you, until you heard other’s come, murmurs of them being Airbenders. ‘Opal, oh my god Opal is with the airbenders.’ 

“Opal! Jinora! Ikki!” You scream, your voice cracking and raw, that’s when you saw then, under your cage. Oh no, these bastards took children? You weren’t anywhere close to the ground so you couldn’t even help them, shit. “Y/n? Oh my spirits you’re okay!” Opal said happily and looked up at you. “Wei? Is-Is he okay?” You whisper weakly and grip the wooden planks with your bloody and bruised body. “He’s worried, hopefully they’ll be here soon…”

It was easy, Korra is going to let the airbenders go and then they would reveal your location. Wei was nervously waiting along with the rest of the Zaofu soldiers, shaking from the anticipation and worry for his girlfriend. “She better be alive.” He mumbled under his breath as they waited on the side of the cliff, remembering the moment he found out you were taken.

Wei’s face fell when Bolin told him what had happened to you, his girlfriend, HIS Y/n. “What?” He snapped, his voice and expression going dark with murderous like intent. “Wei calm down-” Wing started, “Don’t FUCKING tell me what to do.” Wei snapped at his brother and whipped back around to Bolin. “So you’re telling me, you had her, you had them knocked out, and YET you didn’t fucking grab her? You had her in your sights and you didn’t do shit? Ha...haha.” He started to laugh a ran a shaky hand through his hair as tears started to flow down. “She’s gone...and it’s all of YOUR fault.” Wei made the ground beneath him bend into a crater as his emotions got stronger at the loss. He shoved Bolin back and stormed off, leaving a trail of tears behind. 

Wei Beifong was shattered at the loss of his first love. He never gave up hope on finding her, he made SURE everyone was looking for you. No stone was left unturned when searching for you. He was so hurt by this, he swore that the Red Lotus would be fucking obliterated for laying a finger on his Y/n.

Your vision blurred when seeing a familiar tanned skinned girl in blue, but your ears worked. “Strap the Avatar to the platinum chains, and let that earthbender down, she’s too weak to even hold her head up. Bring her to where the Avatar will be held.” The familiar voice spoke, Zaheer. Fuck sake, you were gonna die. You let out a bitter chuckle as you were dragged out of the cell by Ming-Hua and her waterbending. “You’re going to try and kill the Avatar yeah? Good luck, she’s a tough nut to crack. I doubt you’ll be able to do it.” 

Taunting earned you a firm slap to the face which made your vision get spotty and blurry for a second while your head spun. “Do you really want your last word to be bitter and taunting?” Ming asked with snark in her tone. “How’d you know? Really, I’ve been begging for the past three weeks now, thank you for finally taking that request.” You said faintly and breathlessly as you felt yourself loose consciousness. “Fuh...Fuck you...you…” You whisper as you tried to fight the sleep. ‘Damn, I really failed again huh? This shit sucks.’

Your ears rang as your eyes fluttered open, you heard movement, the earth under you was moving, you felt every vibration, you heard whooshes of fire, and a voice. Bolin? Mako? “...Y/n?! Y/n!” The familiar voice of Bolin called out to you. You coughed and looked around, moving your head. “Bo...lin?” You were weak, your voice showed that. “We have to go.” Mako said as he ran over to you, the entire cave seemed to shake. “If I’m going down, SO ARE YOU!” Ghazan yelled as boulders crashed down. The firebender scooped you up in his arms as he ran, Bolin following close behind. “Don’t drop her!” “I am not going to drop her! She weighs like nothing Bolin!” You laughed softly at their sibling bickering. 

“Tha...Thank you...Mako.” You whisper weakly, cupping his cheek. “Y/n save your energy.” Mako said, all big brother like because that’s our beloved mako. You squinted when you got outside. “Y/N?!” Wei’s voice snapped you toward the boy. He rushed over and took you from Mako’s arms. “What...what did they do to you?”

Your legs were covered in burns, gashes, bruises, your collarbone had semi-deep cuts, bruises around your neck, black eye, busted lip, bleeding nose. There wasn’t one place that wasn’t injured. Your hands seemed to be the worst. Your fingertips seemed like they were shaved down, your nails ripped out, and your knuckles bloody and bruised. 

“That doesn’t matter…” You whisper, tears running down your cheeks. “You came for me?” Your voice was soft, almost in disbelief. “Y/n, I never stopped looking.” Wei whispered back and took your hand, kissing your bloody knuckles. “Your safe now.” He said calmly as he noticed you shaking and trembling. Six weeks, that’s how long you were there. Finally, you were safe.

✨Epilogue✨

After a year of healing, you were finally able to do everything you did before you were kidnapped. When you were found, you had brain trauma from the constant suffocating and you had some nerve damage. You recovered, not fully but enough to be able to nothing for yourself, you regained your comfortability to bend again! Wei was with you every step of the way. He did his best to help you and honestly? That was enough for you. You had grown closer with his family as well, them being your family too now. I mean, you were obviously going to marry Wei so everyone accepted it. 

You fought along side them when Kuvira was being like, a major bitch, and Toph had taken a liking to you! After everything happened, a few years later once Wei and you turned 20 you finally had a wedding. Everyone was so happy, Bolin was your maid of honor because he apparently called dibs. You looked simply beautiful and Wei started crying because after everything, he’s just happy to have you, safe and sound.

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Lin's Broken Heart

⚠️Note⚠️:This is my interpretation of what had happened between Suyin and Lin. I want you to know that this will have mentions of suicide. So please do not read it.

Summary: Lin Beifong grew up in a chaotic household. She believes she's not good enough and is hurting but doesn't understand why. This is a story of her time growing with Toph and Suyin. Please note that this is a sad story. ÒwÒ please don't hate me qwq.

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((Sorry for the spelling errors.))

⚠️Read at your own risk⚠️

As strong, and amazing Lin Beifong was, she was still human. She still had nightmares, she has trouble sleeping and there are times she doesn't eat.

Lin was a woman that was always meant to be strong, to be powerful and to never show weakness. People think she's so powerful they believe words won't hurt or or nothing can break her.

But what they didn't know was that Lin has always suffered from depression. At a young age, she was happy at times and other times she wasn't.

It started when she began to realize that her uncle Sokka wasn't her dad. She noticed all the kids in school had a mother and a father.

She remembered the kids gushing about their father's and felt like there was something wrong with her. People teased her and often said hurtful things just because she didn't have a dad.

She remembered her mother always brushing the topic off as if it were no big deal. Told her that her father was just some poor smuck that wasn't ready. It may not have been a huge thing for Toph but it was for Lin.

Anything to do with father's, she began to resent. She even stopped calling Sokka dad and started calling him uncle.

The second incident was when she couldn't grasp metalbending. She was so stressed and tired. Her mom spent a whole week calling her weak, telling her that she got it just after a couple of hours.

Soon 3 weeks passed and Lin still didn't bend the metal. Her mother walked away pissed. Lin stood in the court yard with huge tears in her eyes and sniffled. The 8 year old could only handle so much.

At the end of the month Toph deemed her training over. She patted her shoulder and sighed. "Not everyone is meant to bend metal kid." And with that Toph walked quietly into the house ready to give up teaching Lin.

Lin whimpered and collapsed to her knees. Night after night she prayed to the spirits, and had asked them for help. Asked them to have her mom be proud of her. And here she was with her mothers back to her.

Lin was 9 years old when she began to bend and her uncle Sokka took her out to go eat. Toph said she had a case to go over and only said "Congrats kid."

Lin felt numb and just sad. She held her uncle Sokka and tried to keep her smile on for him. After all, who would want to care for a whimpy child.

When Su began to show signs of being an Earthbender, Toph immediately called off work and said it was important. Toph spent quality time with Suyin and began to show her how to bend.

Lin only watched from her training on how her mother applauded Suyin and lifted her up saying how proud she was. Lin couldn't help but think Toph had another child because Lin was incompetent.

Suyin was 6 and a half years old when she began to metalbend. She remembered Toph dropping everything just to see Suyin herself. Lin was teasing her sister saying she couldn't metalbend till she was older and here they were with a prodigal sister that bent metal on her first try.

She watched as Toph threw a party and celebrated with everyone and how Suyin was able to metalbend. Lin didn't go to the celebration. Instead, Tenzin took her out to meet the bisons. Oogi seemed rather protective of Lin and took a liking to her.

Lin couldn't complain much about her childhood. She had a home, food on her table, a nice bed and even a great education. Everytime she felt sad or angry her mother told her that some kids had less. That some kids would happily take her place.

It wasn't what Lin needed to hear, it was just another reminder that Suyin was basically a replacement for her.

She never told anyone her thoughts. Never told anyone on how much she was suffering because she thought she was being irrational. There were times she cried herself to sleep, there were times she didn't eat her food. And there were times she had nightmares but never told anyone.

Lin was just a little girl suffering because she didn't know what she deserved. Lin had always felt guilty for crying too much, she knew it was impractical to cry because she was sad.

People often wondered why she cried when she was angry and wondered why she always got into fights. After her mother stopped coming to her school about her having another fight, Lin knew she needed to change.

Lin being the way she was expected to change over night. She made sure she did everything in school, stayed away from bullies and even began to take extra classes.

She went from being one of the worst students in her school to one of the top testers. If she couldn't be good at metal bending then she could be better at academics.

Tenzin saw how sad Lin was and every time he brought it up, Lin would fight him. Every time Kya tried to bring it up Lin would snap at her. And every time Bumi brought it up Lin stayed quiet.

They of course saw the difference between the sisters. How they fought constantly. How they were both different people. They kissed the care free Lin. They missed her so kuch that they even kidnapped Lin just so they can hang out.

By the time Lin was 16 she was young to be moved up to a high grade so she could graduate early. She showed her grades to her mother, told her the good news and all Toph said was "That's great Lin. Can you you make you and your sisters dinner tonight?"

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Lin knew she was being pretty but she was jealous of her younger sister. She was able to make friends easily, was able to fight and managed a B average. That is until her sister began to skip school.

Lin began to notice the change, how her sister would give her snide remarks or how she would start trying on makeup. Whenever Lin brought it up to her mother, her mother would say "I didn't even go to school."

Lin began to set a curfew for her sister to be home. It work for only a few weeks before her sister didn't even listen to her. Since Toph never backed her up Suyin began to say that no one was the boss of her.

Lin tried many times to tell her mother that Su was sneaking around with guys that were years older. Told her that it was dangerous for her to be out in the dark of night.

Toph always said, "Well she's a big girl, she can fight." Or "So what? Not like she would care anyways." Or "Tenzin's older than you and yet you're dating him. And don't act like you're miss pure, you snuck out to Airtemple Island."

No matter how hard she tried to get it through her mothers head, Toph didn't listen and neither did Su.

Lin would stay up for hours and hours only to have Suyin come back late.

Suyin was 15 when she first came home intoxicated. Lin was so worried for her only to have her sister stumbled through the door with a help of two boys that were clearly older than 18.

Lin made them scram and sat with her sister helping her sickness. It was around 5 in the morning Suyin had come, and Lin had a long two days at work and now she was up and taking care of her sick sister.

She sat in the living room in the dark. She had a bottle of her mothers stash in her hand and she drinking it down. Suyin was throwing her life away and Toph didn't care.

She sat there in the dark wondering if her mother even cared. By the time Lin had woken up it was noon. She sat up with a groan and slowly got off the couch.

"And how many boys did you beat?" Toph asked as she and Suyin cooked breakfast.

Suyin giggled. "5. I drank half a bottle of vodka before they quit."

Toph gasped and laughed. "Well you sure are your mothers daughter." She grinned. "Don't tell your sister that you can drink more than her." She whispered.

Lin watched them before she sat the bottle down and headed to her room. It was enough to see that her mother had yet let Suyin do whatever she wanted.

She laid in bed not even changing and just laid against her wall. There was a knock on her door. "Breakfast is made Lin." She called out.

Lin didn't answer and just held her pillow as silent tears streamed down her cheeks. "Come on you slept in all day. You should be awake." She yelled.

Lin continued to ignore her. "Just let her pout. Now come on tell me what else had happened."

Suyin stared at her sisters door and frowned gently. She was wondering if it was her mom that helped her through her bad hang over or if it was Lin.

By the end of the night Lin had her window opened. She listened to the city sounds and just looked at the twinkling lights. She took a drag of her cigarette and just released it.

A small gasp was heard and Lin turned to look over to see Suyin. "I... didn't know you... smoked."

Lin rolled her eyes and put it out. "What does it matter. None of you guys know anything." Lin muttered as she stood up.she walked over to her closet and grabbed a bag and began to fill it.

Suyin frowned at the attitude and crossed her arms. "And what's that supposed to mean?"

Lin waved her off and began to look through her clothes. "Nothing. What do you want? Do you need me to cook or something?"

Suyin shook her head and frowned. "I just... I came to say thank you." She mumbled.

Lin raised a brow and looked at her. "For what?" She asked as she grabbed a pair of clothing.

"For taking care of me last night. I wanted to... say I was sorry for coming home that late." She mumbled as she waited for Lin to lash out at her.

Lin looked at her and looked away. "Well it sure saved you from a hangover."

Suyin blinked in surprise from the lack of yelling or Lin's attitude. She was relieved but then upset at the same time. "Are you okay? You... don't seem like yourself?"

Lin grabbed another cigarette and lit it up feeling a bit anxious. "I'm fine. Nothing to worry about." She took a drag and leaned against the wall.

"You don't seem okay. Is there anything I can do?" Suyin was genuinely worried about her sister. All their lives they kept each other at a distance but that didn't mean she didn't care for her sister. There were times they slept together and times Lin would laugh with her. They uses to be so close.

Lin looked at her and gave a smile with no emotion. "I'll stop." She finally spoke. "I'll stop the nagging. I won't wait up for you anymore." Lin swallowed roughly and closed her eyes.

"I can't do it anymore. You don't listen to me and mom doesn't seem to care." Lin laughed softly and shook her head. "Do what you want Su." She finished her cigarette and grabbed her bag. Tossing in some of her sleeping medication and other pills Suyin didn't know Lin took.

Suyin watched her sister shocked. She hasn't seen look this emotionless before. All the times she's seen her, she was agitated, mad or even smiling. This wasn't the Lin she knew.

"Lin?" She asked hopeless. "Where are you going?" She asked noticing the bag.

Lin walked past her and stopped at her door. She stopped and placed her favourite bracelet on Su's arm. "Hopefully to finally get some sleep." She kissed her her head and hugged her. "A long sleep, I'm tired."

Su hugged her back but couldn't shake the feeling at the back of her head. Why... did this feel like a goodbye? "You're going to come back right?" Su asked shaken up, tears already forming in her eyes.

Lin smiled and ksised her forehead and nodded. "Don't worry about it. I just need sleep." Was all she said. She ruffled her hair. "Goodnight Su." And with that Lin began to head out.

Lin stopped at her mother room to see her sleeping. Lin smiled and placed two pieces of wood down. Each a carving Lin made of herself and Su. "Night mom." Lin whispered.

Suyin watched her exit the house, Lin seemed oddly quiet. She looked at the house once more before she smiled and closed the door. "Goodbye." Lin whispered.

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"HOW COULD YOU!!?" Suyin screamed. Tears were gliding down her cheeks as Suyin began to try and hit Lin. "I hate you! I hate you! I hate you!" Loud high pitched wails left Su's mouth as she tried to attack her sister.

Toph held Suyin back as she was at a loss for words. A hard lump was in her throat and she didn't say anything.

Lin laid in the hospital bed still feeling numb. Tears streamed down her face as she stared at her family blankly. Flashes of that night replayed in her head and she grit her teeth.

"Why would you do it!! You promised you'd come back!" Suyin said as she was finally getting tired. Suyin yelled at her for over and an hour and her mom had yet said anything. Suyin soon fell to the floor as she held her hands to the floor as she just cried.

Lin released a small sob as she covered her face. "I just wanted sleep." She said with a shaky breath. "I just wanted to sleep." She whimpered.

Toph stood there feeling her younger daughter tremble and cry her heart out and listened to her oldest daughter cry in pain. How did she not notice this? Her daughters heart has been broken for a very long time. How could she not have noticed?

Toph lifted up her daughter slowly and rubbed Suyin's trembling back. "I uhh..." Toph swallowed roughly. "I'm sorry kiddo. I really am." And with that she left the room to bring Suyin home.

It was a couple weeks when Lin was let out of the hospital. She was given some medication and of course wine for hysteria. Lin was to excersize every day, be put on a healthy diet and to drink 3 glasses of wine at night.

Lin was sitting in her room as Kya came over to help clean out Lin's room and help her move to air temple island. Suyin had yet to talk to Lin, Toph didn't seem to come out of her room till Lin was passed out. And whenever they were in the same room everyone was walking on eggshells around her.

Tenzin rubbed Lin's back and kissed her temple. "Let's go Lin." Tenzin coddled. Ever since the incident it was like everyone was afraid to say anything or touch Lin.

Lin sipped her wine quietly as she stared out at the city. She swore to everyone that she was fine when in reality she was dying inside. She knew now that everyone hated her even more so she promised that she would stay alive.

Not just for the sake of your family but the city. In the hospital Lin saw many different people. Some homeless, others single parents, soem kids. They were all different and then the same. They all needed help. Lin's problems weren't even a fraction of the peoples. And here she was, with a family that loved her, a beautiful home, a paying job.

She promised she would take care of the city. If not for herself. Then for the people. She swallowed roughly her wine and stood up feeling woozy. Lin wasn't one for alcohol and having to drink it every day was rather intense.

She slowly wobbled to her bed and sunk into it with a sigh. She had to get better for the city. She promised herself that.

[zhousye]

❤️ RED HEART for... as many of them as you want to answer this question for!

❤️ RED HEART - their love language(s)? @slowjovrney

status: accepting!

yejun 

ah this one is gonna surprise you!! physical touch. cuddles specially! but also casual hugs, casual headpats, that hand that holds yours when you’re upset and you didn’t even say anything. but he’s also the person who makes sure to always be there for you, in happy and sad moments. he’ll listen and ask what you need and make sure you’re never left alone when you need it most. also, baking. and enthusiastic support. ah junnie boy is literally made of love. literally everything he does is a love language because he’s like. what else is there to live for if not loving people and being loved in return.

chaeyoung 

worrying and scolding and protecting! ok listen there’s more (obviously) like trying her best to make time for you and spend quality time with you! and of course she supports everyone in the ways she can, even with more practical stuff, like, need to make a doctor’s appointment, she’s got you. but, as we all know, she is fiercely protective of everyone she loves. she’ll get in fights for them if need be, physical or verbal. and she’ll mother them and feel anxious for them cuz she doesn’t want anyone to be hurt, so of course if she nags you about something or scolds you for doing some dumb shit, she’s just saying she cares and she doesn’t want anything bad to happen to you.

hwanyoung 

especially for jihyun it’s... being cat? he’s literally. [sits on your lap] [rubs his face on you] [stares at you with big lovey dovey eyes] [is insufferable]. in his words, he doesn’t have much to offer! but, in general, he’s also an extremely supportive person that will hype up the person he loves in whatever. even if he doesn’t really understand it. like, he doesn’t get what his smart moms are talking about but he knows they’re right!!! if hannah missed a step no she didn’t the choreography was wrong!! and he can try and make them laugh always

yazhi 

ah you know that already. literal magpie yazhi’s love language is just gift giving. the “i saw this today and it reminded me of you” as a silent way of saying: i thought about you today. i think about you. she also checks up on people in very silent ways, but constantly. it’s fine if daiyu is focused on her thesis and won’t get up; yazhi can handfeed her fruit and make her sip water very gently and quietly. and, of course, if she loves you, you’re everywhere in every script she writes, and she’ll write a character about you, and she’ll let them be happy as she thinks you should be.

suyin 

enthusiastically being there for you. in a way that says rely on me!! rely on me!! trust me!! she wants you to open up with her in ways she refuses to open up with you (though she desperately wants to, too). it do be like that someitmes. and listening. like, i know she talks nonstop, my little chatterbox, but! she is a good listener, and she’ll specially care to listen carefully to everything you say when she cares about you, because everything about you matter. and, of course, making sure you don’t need anything materially. she has the money and she doesn’t want anyone she loves to struggle financially, to feel anxious about rent, to want some books or makeup or whatever and think ‘oh no it’s too expensive’. so she buys you anything you even jokefully tweet you’d like. thread carefully.

danni

danni is a disaster with positive emotions and we know that already. but she usually doesn’t give a shit about anything, so, if she makes a point to talk to you, she wants you close. and she’s reliable to those that matter. she’ll cross the city at 3 am to get you from whatever hole you got yourself into, even if she complains the entire time. and she’ll share things about her with you. the more personal or painful, the realer she is about you. she doesn’t let people in unless she really wants to take the risk. and she protects the people she loves very fiercely too. and violently <3 need someone to be punched in your name? call danni. simply want someone to be punched in your name, on a whim, no explanations needed? call danni!

liying 

well. she is soooo clingy with the people she loves and she’s loud about it! so, annoying and pestering you and wanting to talk to you nonstop is definitely one of her love languages. quality time is another, i’d say, even if correlated. when she loves someone, she puts in the effort, whatever this may entail - which usually include trying her best to fit the person in her chaotic schedule that requires her to travel oh so much, but can also include whatever you ask of her. she’s also loud about it as in: if she loves you, the whole of china knows. literally. she’s not shy or hesitant about love. and if she shares her plushies with you... you know it’s real.

[biqherosix]

the challenges we’re facing - part one

angst, fluff

(the legend of korra — romantic! mako x waterbender! reader)

after commander guan’s downfall, it seemed like the krew had to endure new challenges every time they got a moment of peace. they know that they have a lot of work to do in order to repair their relationships. and maybe with a little help, you can take the first step into forgiveness within yourself and a certain firebender waiting for you

cw / fire, lightning

a/n haha i’ve been writing fluff this whole time with tlok so i thought i’d jump back into my roots bc i feel horrible. i’m sure there’s a mention of you sleeping in the girl’s dormitories somewhere but it’s only bc jinora sleeps like a room away. and we’re bringing back waterbender reader,,, fire and water dynamics just speak to my soul okay?? also, i have never read the tlok comics so i am basing it off what i know and have seen. if i go against canon, you don’t see it. or it’s canon now cause fanfic !! this is so messy i’m sorry but i’ve wanted to write it for a while now and get it out of my system

heat. that was all you could feel around your body as he stood a few feet in front of you. you couldn’t fight back anymore, not when there was no accessible source of water. not when you could risk hurting him. he took the stance you were so familiar with, and you swore it was the end. when the sparks grew, you lifted your hands up to defend yourself anyway. lightning paved through the battleground of guan’s laboratory, and you closed your eyes awaiting the impact. the last thing you remember were dull amber eyes that showed no regret before a blur took over.

“mako, no!” you sat up in bed, breathing heavily. as the sun barely began rising, you rubbed your eyes, ridding yourself of the tears falling. adjusting to the light, you looked around frantically. you sighed in relief when you recognized your surroundings.

you’re safe. you’re in your room at air temple island. remember, suyin was able to get you out of there before he struck you.

pressing a hand to your heart, your hand bunched the front of your shirt together. this had been your nightly routine since that day. make an attempt at going to sleep, have a nightmare, wake up, stay up, think about it. repeat. you prayed no one noticed the change in you, but it was inevitable. no longer were you the calm, social waterbender that your friends knew. you’d listen instead of partaking in conversations, take more time in perfecting your skill, and worst of all — you treated your boyfriend (if you could still call him that) like a stranger. the guilt ate you up horribly, but you knew there was nothing you could do about it. except let it happen. those amber eyes used to be the death of you, making you feel like a puddle under his intense stare. now, every time you so much as locked eyes, it felt like a matter of life or death.

you had been so caught up in your thoughts, you failed to notice the shadow of a young airbender outside your door. when it slid open, you snapped your head up to see jinora. her messy hair and the blanket wrapped tightly around her body told you she had just gotten out of bed.

“jinora? hey, the sun’s just rising. what are you doing?” you asked, making room for her on your bed. she closed the door behind her. walking quickly, she had taken a spot to your left. wrapping an arm around her, you adjusted her blanket to keep her warm as she suppressed a yawn.

“i heard you yell, thought you’d want some company.” she buried herself into your side, and you sigh. looking over at her, you do your best to neaten her hair.

“i’m sorry you had to hear that. are you going to sleep here until breakfast?”

“s’okay. i was wondering if we could talk, actually.” her voice now seemed more energetic, and your heart started beating erratically. you knew what jinora was going to bring up. as much as you loved the girl, you were sure you never wanted to open yourself up to that part of your mind ever again. but, you also knew she wouldn’t take no for an answer.

“are you sure you don’t you want to go to sleep? you could use the energy.” you deflected, and she shook her head.

“i’m a teenager, i’ll find the energy later.” she insisted, and you sighed. there was no walking out of this one. as you nodded, jinora hoisted herself up. she fiddled with her fingers before taking a look at you.

“i know you try to make it seem like you’re okay, but i know you’re struggling. it’s starting to worry me.” she frowned, which caused you to mirror her expression.

“well, i appreciate the concern. but i’ll be fine, i just need some time to think things over. plus, you’re young. you shouldn’t be worrying about me, because i’m pretty sure it’s supposed to be the other way around.” you shrugged, and her eyes became glossy. she bunched up her blanket before huffing.

“y/n, i’m being serious! it’s clear that you have unresolved feelings about what happened to you, anyone can see that. you haven’t made an effort to get through to mako in six months! he’s hurting, and so are you. i just want you to give me a chance to help you.” she explained, grabbing your hand. as she pleaded with you, the guilt pooled into your stomach. you squeezed her hand.

“ugh, i don’t approve of what you’re doing, but if it makes you feel better...what do you want me to do?” you asked, and she widened her eyes. shaking your hand, she let her blanket fall off her shoulders to give you a hug. you visibly stiffened, and she quickly removed herself from you.

“sorry, i just didn’t expect you to say yes so quickly.” she giggled, causing you to roll your eyes.

“please, you know i can’t say no to you.” jinora only smiled.

“well, to answer your question. i was thinking we could have a chat in the meditation pavilion after breakfast, and later tonight i can use some of my spiritual energy to try and rid you of a few nightmares.” she explained, and the eloquence in her tone would have been normal to outsiders. but the crinkle in her nose and her interlaced fingers gave her away.

“how many times did it take you to perfect that explanation?” jinora’s cheeks reddened.

“about sixteen times. i was uh, determined to help.” she spoke sheepishly, and you smiled.

“well, thank you.” she was about to respond when a knock made you jump. you were now on high alert, ready to bend if need be. jinora stood and kept a hold on one of your arms. she knew that this was your way of coping with the accident and she didn’t want to stop that. besides, if they were in serious danger, at least the girl had a good chance of protecting you both. and with jinora by your side, it was also much easier to avoid a casualty.

“uh, y/n? tenzin sent me over to tell you guys that breakfast is ready.” he said, as you spotted his shadow. he was hesitant to open the door, and you sighed in relief when he decided not to. you grabbed your flask of water, fastening it around your waist before lightly pushing jinora in front of you. when she opened the door, you immediately did your best to avoid his gaze. it didn’t stop you from feeling the melancholy aura around him as you walked to the dining area. looking to your left, you smiled at the sights of air temple island. you felt jinora take your hand; something you were grateful for. as you distracted yourself, the young girl looked to mako. nudging him, she offered him a smile and her other hand. he gave a weak one back, taking her hand. they were silent the whole walk through, but it didn’t matter; jinora was confident that today, the real progress into healing would begin.

   breakfast was rather uneventful, so you and jinora both excused yourselves early to get a head start on your journey. when you got there, you felt as though someone had been watching. when confiding this to the girl, she had reassured it was only the two of you. but she made an effort anyway in sweeping the area in order to calm your nerves. she had you prepare and focus on your breathing while doing so, so you hadn’t noticed her glaring at the top of a tree, where a brooding firebender sat.

“you shouldn’t be here!”

“i just wanna know where i went wrong, jinora!”

“you’ll find out mako, when the time’s right. now stop being nosy, your cop instincts are taking over.” she shook her head, walking away.

“you find anything?” you opened your eyes, losing your position as jinora sat across from you.

“other than a lemur, i think we’ll be okay.” she giggled. she quickly had you position yourself again. business had begun.

“this was a method i picked up from toph while korra was poisoned. with a few adjustments, i am confident it’ll rid you of the weight and the what if’s. now, i know it’s going to seem impossible to go through again, but in order for it to work, you can’t freak out. you just have to remember that i am right in front of you. nothing will go wrong so long as you listen to my voice.” she spoke softly. you nodded in understanding.

“close your eyes, clear your mind, and focus. take yourself back to guan’s laboratory.” she instructed, and you obliged. your breathing was labored, but you did your best.

suyin had tasked herself in taking down a brainwashed bolin, and korra had already started sparring with commander guan. which left you with mako. without hesitation red flames were sent your way. ducking, you bended icicles, tossing them towards the firebender. he turned them to steam, giving you enough time to run towards him. there was a hint of hesitation as you were about to make the punch. your hesitation had been a mere moment of weakness in his eyes as he grabbed onto your lifted arm, twisting it behind you. you yelped, elbowing his stomach.

“you’re okay. you fought well. that fight is over.” jinora reassured. you tried your best to calm your breathing.

 the remaining water around you had been used to make a rope. you knew it was a bad idea, but at this point you knew it was too personal. you couldn’t hurt him. bending the water around his wrists, your plan was to knock him unconscious by slamming him into a wall. but he moved quickly. yanking your makeshift rope, he pulled you forward. the heat creeped up on you. it consumed you.

your eyes split open and you let out a sob. you jumped, running over to the balcony of the pavilion, letting out the contents of your stomach. wiping your mouth, you then buried your face in your hands. jinora’s eyes widened, and she moved over next to you.

“i can’t do this!” you repeated, burying your head into your hands. you groaned in frustration. she hesitated as she rubbed your back. you didn’t push her away, and she sighed.

“it’s only your first day trying, of course it’s going to take some time to get over something like this. but i understand if you want to stop for today, maybe dad can find an alternative for you.” she offered, and you lifted your head, shaking it.

“didn’t you say you could use your spirit energy to help me get rid of the nightmares? how does that work?” you sniffled, and jinora nodded.

“when appa had been taken, guru pathik crossed paths with him. he was so traumatized after what he had been through, that guru pathik focused on appa’s energy to rid him of the nightmares. i think it would have been easier to try that first before having you relive it. unless you’d like to try the method again, i’d say that was stupid on my part. i’m sorry.” she frowned.

“don’t apologize. you’re already doing so much by attempting to help me. i owe you for that. so, how about i make it up to you? let’s head to republic city and get smoothies. my treat.” you asked, and she crossed her arms.

“if this is your attempt at pushing your trauma back into your mind where you’d like it to be forgotten, no thank you.” jinora raised her eyebrows, and you groaned.

“i hate your intellect. but fine, let’s do this.” you already took a deep breath, settling into your position. she smiled.

“there’s the y/n i know. you’re working towards the real you already.”

hours were spent in the meditation pavilion that day, and you made some real progress. during lunch, you even pushed yourself to try and talk to mako. unfortunately, the push was a bit too much when no words came out and you evaded his eyes again. you saw a flicker of hope and it utterly destroyed you. it made you sweat. ultimately evading his gaze, you had gone to jinora to rant about your feelings. you were relieved to hear how nice her advice sounded. shaking off those thoughts, as the sky faded into black, you laid on your bed, staring at the ceiling. jinora had sat in a chair beside your bed. silence consumed the room when you tilted your head towards her.

“you know, it takes a while for me to fall asleep. you’re only going to have a small window of time before i wake up crying again.” you worried, and jinora waved you off.

“i can handle it. just trust me, i’ll be here when you wake up."

jinora was right, she was there when you woke up. you smiled to yourself, realizing her attempt was successful. you hadn't woken up with heavy breaths and tear stained cheeks. though, you frowned as she curled up in your chair. you didn't want to wake her, she needed the rest. so instead, you grabbed your blanket, tucking it around her and adjusting her pillow. stretching, you left a note explaining your early leave at your bedside as to not scare her. walking to the meditation pavilion, a sense of serenity and power flowed through you as the moon shined above you. you don't know how long you stood there, but the sun had just creeped slightly. unbeknownst to you, mako had been behind you.

"what are you doing up?" the familiar voice rang in your ears, and you tensed. you bended the water out of your flask, ready to strike. the firebender stopped his flame, keeping his hands up in defense. your mind went rapid, you wanted to get out of there. there was no way you could be with mako alone. not now.

never letting your guard down, he had walked towards you. you tried your best to leave without having to do anything rash. but your eyes blurred as tears threatened to escape. you crumbled. as the water fell to your feet, you cried, sliding down to the floor. mako softened, kneeling before you. reaching for your shoulder, you jerked his hand away. hurt flashed his features, but instead took a seat next to you.

"what- what are you still doing here?" you choked out, and he raised an eyebrow.

"i'm trying to make sure you're okay?"

"you should go. please." the absolute heartbreak in your tone hit his heart. he made no effort to move. shaking his head, you looked to his hands.

“no, i'm not leaving here until i know you're okay." he insisted and you exhaled in frustration.

"i'm fine mako, now leave." he crossed his arms.

"if you look me in the eyes and tell me you're okay, then i'll leave." he huffed, and your eyes widened. you stood, finally mustering up the strength to walk away. but mako was stubborn, and caught up to you. gently catching your wrist, you stiffened. you could feel the ghostly throbbing in your shoulder, fragments of that memory flashing through your eyes. you made no effort to turn around as he let go of you.

"i can't look you in the eyes." you admitted.

"why not?"

"because…”

“that’s not a valid reason, y/n.”

“you really wanna know?! every time i stare at them, i feel like i'm going to die. don't you remember what you did to me?" you asked, your back facing his. a soft "no." rippled through the air, and more tears trickled.

"think back. you must have remembered what happened when guan brainwashed you."

“i don't remember anything actually. all i know is one minute i'm attacking guan, the next i'm waking up to wu hugging me. korra had to explain we were brainwashed, and that you didn't come with her to see it happen because you were scared. so what did i do? what happened to us, y/n?" he choked out the last part, wiping his tears.

"you were like this empty shell of yourself when we went to stop guan. it scared me, but i knew i was going to have to fight you if we were going to save you. i was fine at first, all you did was twist my arm, bruise me up. but then, guan..." you explained, your walls breaking.

“what did he do?" he asked, eyes darkening. you knew he was afraid of the answer. you slowly turned around with your eyes closed. hesitantly opening them, the light of yue's spirit gave you a view of his amber eyes. amber eyes that weren't dull or empty. but ones filled with life, ones filled with hurt and worry now. you gulped when his eyes widened.

"you were going to strike me with lightning, mako! and i was going to let you do it because i could never think about hurting you! if su hadn't gotten me out, who knows where i'd be." you started. "but i let that happen, at what cost? i'm not who i used to be. i'd rather let you break my heart into a thousand pieces if it meant not feeling so scared and stupid all the time. if it meant us going back to the way things were. but that's never going to happen." you cried out, and he stayed silent. he wanted to hold you in his arms, to tell you he was sorry, and to reassure you that it was over.

what he wanted to offer you, wasn't enough to make you feel better. and that hurt more than anything in the world.

instead, he closed his hand, leaving his pinky out for you. looking at him, he just wiggled his finger. skeptically, you did the same, reaching out for his hand. interlocking your pinkies together, you smiled to yourself when you didn't flinch at the warmth. the two of you faced the ocean, and no words were spoken as you did your best to go through this process.

breathing in, jinora's words echoed through your head. it's easy to do nothing, but it's hard to forgive. now remember, forgiveness is the first step you have to take to begin healing.

you knew this would take time, but at least you finally knew the answer to your six months of questioning and regret. it was forgiveness, and it was right in front of you this whole time. maybe with a little more time, you and mako would be ready to taking these challenges together. but for now, you'd relish in your first night of peace.

[heymickyursofine]

JONAS TAYLOR, THE HERO.

— CHAPTER 3.

Anastasia was in the med bay with Doctor Zhang as Heller was giving Jonas a checkup, making sure he was able to able to do the rescue, but she was pretty sure he'd be going either way.

The tension in the room was to the roof, Heller checked Jonas' blood pressure under his piercing gaze. "He's in perfect shape,"

"Just like the last time you examined me."

"Suyin took a glider fifteen minutes ago." Mac informed, walking into the med bay, "She's planning on taking the Origin back up."

Oh god.

Ana didn't know much about rescue missions but she figured bringing the Origin up in a glider was not a good idea.

"Take me to the sub." Jonas ripped the the cuff off.

"We're not done here."

"Yeah, we are. Lori's running out of air, and we're in international waters, which means legally, I can beat the ever-loving shit out of you, and get away with it."

Ana's eyes widened, she barely knew Jonas but she thought he was awesome.

He had the level of confidence and a take-no-shit attitude she so desperately wished she had.

She was shocked with herself about what she said to Morris earlier, she had come in contact with countless people like him, and some who were even ruder, but never once spoke back. She always rolled over and let them treat her however they pleased.

Heller turned to the other three in shock. "It's true," Ana and Doctor Zhang looked over to Mac, "Legally, I mean. Good thing he doesn't hold a grudge."

-

Anastasia was in the dive control room, ready to watch Jonas' rescue mission. Mac checked in with everyone, making sure everything was prepped and ready.

"Evolution, we are go for dive."

She watched Jonas on the screen, he turned the sub on and was dropped into the water.

"System go for descent."

Jonas stayed put, not listening to the automated voice, he was hesitating, understandably.

"System go for descent."

"Hey, brother. We're good to go."

"System go for descent."

The voice repeated, for the fourth time, and Jonas still hadn't moved. Everyone was looking around unsurely, was Jonas not going to it?

"Jonas." Mac was now wondering the same thing.

A few seconds later and Jonas started the descent, everyone let out a sigh of relief.

"Evolution successful launch."

Jonas got to work, moving around the sub.

"Evolution now passing 1,000 meters."

Jonas was descending quickly, causing his blood gases to drop, but Jonas disregarded Heller's worry about him blacking out.

"Suyin be advised, Evolution is now en route. Request you return to Mana One immediately."

"Negative. He can give us an escort on our way up."

"Tell her to get out of the way, Mac. More people means more risk and she's in way over her head."

"Jonas, you just told her yourself."

"What?"

"The little green button on your intercom, that's for single channel communication."

"Brilliant."

Suyin entered the Thermocline, and passed through the "bottom", while Jonas stated he needed to cut communication due to how fast he was going, leaving the crew puzzled.

Minutes later Suyin found the Origin, "There it is. I've got visual on the Origin. I can see most of it."

"Okay. They're alive." Anastasia let out a sigh of relief, knowing that her friends were mostly safe at that moment, Mac patted her on the back.

"I'm going to set up to tow."

"Range to target. Six meters...Four meters."

Ana's eyes were glued to the screen showing Suyin, feeling antsy at how close Suyin was to rescuing them, wanting to yell, hurry up!

"Target locked."

"Firing magnetic hook. Three. Two-" Suyin was cut off by her own scream, a loud thudding noise accompanying.

"Suyin? Are you okay? What's happening?" Mac's tone was too calm, Ana was freaking out on the inside, biting the inside of her cheek to try and calm herself down, to no avail.

"There is something down here. Something just hit my ship." Suyin's whisper made goosebumps flourish all over Ana's arms.

Suyin yelled out again seconds later, "Suyin what's happening?"

"It's a huge squid. It's got the glider."

"Warning. Capsule pressure."

"Mac, it's crushing me. It's crushing me! I don't think the glider can take it." Suyin's tone was full of panic. Anastasia's anxiety level rose, the alarm blaring in the background didn't help either.

"It's not gonna hold," Jaxx informed the obvious, but hearing it from an expert made it all the more terrifying.

"Suyin, engage the pressure compensator."

"Compensator will not engage."

"Capsule breach in ten seconds."

Tears pierced Anastasia's eyes, was she seriously about to hear her friend die?

"Capsule breach in five sec-"

The automated voice stopped, and silence took over.

"Oh god. It's a shark. It's like 20, 25 meters."

"It's a Megalodon."

A Megalodon?

When Anastasia was just a young girl she was obsessed with sharks, the theme for her eighth birthday was sharks. If eight-year-old Ana knew that Megalodon’s were in fact not extinct, her mind would've been blown.

"Impossible," Suyin whispered in shock.

"I'm so glad I'm not crazy." Jonas was speaking directly to Heller, who stared at Jonas through the camera, not believing what he was hearing.

Jonas made it to where Suyin was located, "Suyin, power down. It's drawn to the light. Shut everything down and stay dark."

"Shut down in 30 seconds."

"Shutting off everything but comms." The sonar started beeping rapidly, detecting the Meg coming back around. "It's circling back. Turn them off. Now."

"Shut down in 15 seconds."

"Mac, I have no control." Anastasia should've known the chaos wouldn't end when the squid got eaten. "Hurry," The shark was coming fast, faster than Suyin's glider could shut down.

"Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five-"

The beeping stopped, and so did the countdown, Suyin was safe. "Now's your chance, blow your tanks." "No. I can help you save the crew."

"Your glider's damaged, there's nothing you can do. Blow your tanks now."

"Damn it."

"Doctor Zhang, your daughters clear. I'm heading for the Origin now.”

This time the sigh of relief wasn't internal, it was hard to know exactly what was going on down there, the cameras didn't show everything and had been cutting out occasionally, and only being able to hear Suyin's reaction to the once unknown creatures and not know what exactly she was encountering was the worst.

Anastasia felt only a tad bit relieved, she still had more friends down there, and Jonas, who she hoped would be her newfound friend, and only when they came back up safe would she be fully content.

It was the second waiting game she experienced that day, both involving Jonas, but this was the most nerve-racking.

The sonar alarm started blaring, again. The Megalodon was coming for the Origin, again.

No one seemed to be speaking, whether that was because Ana was so laser-focused on the sonar and tuned everyone out, or there was no one talking, all silent as they watched the Meg.

Then, right at the last second, the Meg sped away from the sub, and the beeping stopped.

Anastasia assumed that was a good thing, if the shark had swam away that quick then there was a good chance it got spooked by something, which meant all was well...?

Jonas was radio silent, and his video signal was off, so no view of what was happening on the inside. The beeping started back up, snapping Ana out of her thoughts, and once again, for what felt like the millionth time, the familiar blob popped back up on the sonar, coming for the Origin.

But this time, there was a visual on the Evolution coming back up, so good news.

Or not.

"Where's Toshi's vitals?" Ana stood behind Doctor Heller, pointing to the screen in front of him.

"They aren't showing," Heller replied, lowly, as if he already knew what happened, or was guessing.

She looked at Mac.

"Come in, Evolution."

No answer.

"Jonas, come in."

Silence, panic rising again.

"Are you all okay?"

Maybe Jonas lost the comms connection?

"Doctor Heller has vitals on Lori and The Wall, but we don't have Toshi."

Please be a lost connection.

"Is Toshi okay?"

Please.

"Jonas, is Toshi okay?"

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[chaoticallysapphic]

Panda Lilies

Summary: You both are terrified of admitting your feelings for one another, but an old gift finally rips the truth out of you.

A/N: this was requested by a nonnie, it’s from the prompt list N1 and is number 9 in the surprise section. I hope it lives up to your expectations Nonnie! 

Word count: 2K

You were a coward. Sure you’d taken multiple benders at once, won spars, and fought alongside others to right what was wrong. But when it came to your feelings, you clammed up and became something pitiful. It’s at your grandfather’s funeral that you reunite with your first love, snowfalls in little flurries, and the sun is already setting despite it only being midday. Winter had come and taken with it a piece of you.

She sets a hand on your shoulder and gives it a comforting squeeze “He was a remarkable man,” Lin says. You let out a sigh and look over at her, your grandparents had practically raised you, what with your mom dying while giving birth to your younger brother and your father dying a few years later in a shipwreck. 

Suki had died two years ago, that’s the last time you’d seen Lin. The ceremony was a beautiful mix of water tribe and Kyoshi traditions, warriors that hailed from your grandmother’s homeland had all come to properly bury her in their traditional garb with the white makeup painted across their faces. You knew all the women who came, having trained alongside them growing up, and despite Sokka not having any ties to Kyoshi island, they had also come today to offer support. Your closest friend among the warriors eyes Lin’s hand and gives you a look of encouragement before turning her back and leaving. 

“Thank you for coming,” you say, completely turning your body to face Lins. You shouldn’t have been surprised about her showing up, but she’d been so busy in Republic City, her letters had lessened over the years and the yearly winter solstice call you two shared stopped a few years ago. You remember idly sitting by your telephone as you twirled the cord around, waiting for it to ring. Lin always called you, the second she got home from work on the winter solstice you’d talk the night away. 

Your brother used to tease you about it, going on about how you’d give up the delights of the delicious foods and games only held on this night for some girl oceans away, but he stopped when he came home to you staring at the phone with your knees brought up to your chest. Lin was a bit older than you, what with you only being thirty but you didn’t think that would stop her from contacting you… Until it did, because that had to be the reason she cut you out. You must not be mature enough for her. 

“Of course, I…” Lin drops her hand, seeming to have forgotten it was even there. She clears her throat and sighs “I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I had skipped this.” Sokka was like a father to Lin, that much you know. Lin didn’t know her real father and so he had stepped up to fill that male role in her and Suyin’s life. When he had taken in you and your brother, he had immediately introduced you to all the Beifong women, you’d been crying about feeling so alone, the weight of it crushing you, and they all helped piece you back together. You were only seventeen then and terrified of a world without your father. 

Now you’re thirty and honestly, you’re terrified of a world without your grandfather. You gulp and a shudder passes through your body as you try to keep it all down. Lin must notice this because she wraps her arms around you and presses you close. You immediately wrap your arms around her waist and bury your face into her neck as you cry. Technically you should become the new Chief, but you’d begged your younger brother to take the role, the idea of ruling a nation made your hair fall. You stay there in each other’s arms until your fingertips start to go numb and when you pull away with a groan, Lin leads you to your home. You ask her if you can go there instead of to the wake, you don’t want to listen to even more people offer their condolences. 

“Of course, whatever you want” she replies, your arm is looped through hers and she sets her hand on top of yours, she states its to keep you warm and maybe it is, but you like to think its because she likes you back. Once inside she lets go of you, and you reluctantly drop your arms, it’s unbearably silent and you immediately try to busy yourself. 

“Tea?” you say, grabbing the pot and filling it with water. Lin is used to seeing you do this to avoid any type of serious conversation, you busy yourself with something and usually, it ends up being tea. “I’d love a cup,” she says softly, it’s best to let you get it out of your system. 

She sits down onto your couch that is covered in different thick fur blankets, Lin picks a familiar one up, it’s from your first boyfriend, he’d gone on a hunt with your grandfather and skinned it into a blanket just for you, he thought it was truly romantic whilst you held it with a look of fake happiness. Once alone you’d looked at Lin and laughed, you joked about how barbaric that was and how you’d never want a significant other to give you a dead animal in the future. 

Besides, blankets were typical presents older relatives gave in the south pole. A chuckle escapes her as she fingers the blanket, you glance over and blush at the sight of Lin sitting so comfortably in your home. Even when she came to visit Suki she’d been quite distant, she still comforted you but left shortly after. It made you cry even harder than you already were, but your friends held you together and tried to convince you to get over her. But you knew you never would. 

Lin has her legs spread open with her elbows on her knees as she stares at that stupid blanket. “Can’t believe you kept this” she says, breaking the silence. The whistle of the teapot keeps you from replying at first, you pour the hot water into two cups along with the jasmine leaves. You picked them both up and walked over to her, she leaned up and took her cup, “thank you.” 

You sit down on the other side of the couch and hold the steaming cup between your hands. “I don’t throw out gifts people give me” you admit, softly blowing at your tea. Unbeknownst to the earth bender, you have a wooden box hidden away underneath your bed, and inside is every gift Lin has ever given you. Even the box itself was a gift from her. 

“Not a single one?” She asks, raising her brows. You’ve been given some weird stuff over the years especially seeing as you were originally next in line to be chief, everyone tried to butter you up with so many things you’d never use nor want. “Nope” you reply. 

You take a sip of your tea and let out a hiss at the burnt feeling it leaves on your tongue, but you like it, it distracts you from the pounding in your chest. “Even…” Lin pauses, she looks down at the teacup in her hands, its a set Iroh II sent you last year for your birthday, he said it reminded him of the south pole with the deep bluefish and the silver snowflakes smattered about. “Even my gifts?” 

You swallow down a large gulp of tea that scolds your throat on the way down and nod, “Uhm, yeah I still have them all.” 

“Can I see?” Well, you most certainly didn’t expect that spirits help you. “Sure, yeah I’ll go grab them,” You say, you hastily set your cup on your coffee table, some of the contents slosh out the side but you simply leave it be and practically race into your room. Your cheeks feel warm, you bring your hands up to your face and walk over to the mirror on top of your dresser. 

Almost your whole face is red due to embarrassment, but you could never say no to Lin and so you take a deep breath and pull the box out from under your bed. It’s a carved box, with details of fish and polar dogs on the side, on top of it is your full name in elegant handwriting. Lin had made this for you using her bending, she swore it only took a few hours but with the craftsmanship of it your so sure it had taken weeks to prepare. 

“You can do this, it’s just Lin,” you say to yourself, but that’s the problem, it’s Lin. You’d dated so many people in hopes of getting over her but at the end of the day, you’d always wish the person beside you in bed was a grouchy earth bender with a scar across her cheek. It’s honestly embarrassing, you’d never even dated, never even kissed. But alas, feelings are a horrible thing.

You finally work up the courage to leave the comfort of your darkroom and reenter the living room, Lin’s eyes widen at the box in your arms and you set it between the two of you on the couch, you don’t notice, to transfixed by the calluses on your hands to see Lin blushing at the sight. She made this for you for your first birthday as friends, she honestly forgot it even existed up until now. 

Lin hesitantly flicks up the latch and opens it up. The box lets out a loud creak that makes you cringe a bit. Inside is everything, it’s like a time capsule and Lin is truly speechless. The necklace she metal bent you, the ticket you got from the pro-bending match you both attended together, which was your first-ever as well. A dress is folded underneath along with every letter ever sent to you. What makes Lin’s whole body freeze is the sight of a pressed flower encased in glass to protect it. 

She had given you that flower when you visited republic city one summer, you had been crying over some stupid girl who decided you weren’t enough to make her happy, way before that day you had once ranted to Lin about how all you ever wanted from someone was a flower, you said it seemed so intimate and personal. She’d given it to you in hopes of cheering you up. It was worth going to the florist, your whole face lit up and your tears ceased as you marveled at it. 

“It’s just a simple panda lily” Lin had said, trying her hardest to keep her composure at that moment, knowing that she made you smile that big made her feel like she was some kind of hero, she had thought about how she never wanted you to direct that smile at anyone else but her, it was different from your usual one. 

You look up from your lap and your whole face flushes a deep red when you see what’s halted her movements. “I didn’t know you kept all this,” Lin says softly, she clears her throat and pulls away from the box, you hastily shut it, latching the lock back into place and setting it down onto the floor, out of sight. 

“I told you, I keep everything…” you look down at your hands, you may keep everything simply to be polite, but you kept everything from her because holding it made you feel like she was with you. 

“Even a stupid flower?” Lin quirks a brow and you gasp, your eyes shooting up to look into her green ones. 

“It’s not a stupid flower, it was one of the best gifts I’ve ever been given!” 

“It’s not even one of those rare ones, it’s just a panda lily” Lin replies. She doesn’t know why she’s saying this, maybe she wants you to say something, admit something that might give her even just a speck of hope. 

“It’s…” you sigh, your brows knit together in frustration, “it’s the only gift I’ve ever received that made me feel special and I’d like it if you wouldn’t talk badly of it.” 

“Why does it make you feel so special?” Again, she’s hoping you keep going, keep giving her something to go off of. You roll your eyes and stand up, picking up the box as well. 

“It’s nothing, I should… I should get some sleep” you say before disappearing into your room. You aren’t sure when she leaves but you do know when you wake up the next morning the teacups have been cleaned and she’s nowhere in sight. You’re such a coward, she already hardly keeps in contact with you, she probably won’t at all anymore. There goes your twice a year letters. 

You get ready for the day and head over to the Chief’s house where you know your brother and friends will be, maybe they can calm you down before dinner tonight where Lin will probably be. When you arrive your brother is nowhere to be seen, instead you find your Kyoshi friends who all give you tight, long hugs. When you reach your best friend she hugs you longer and murmurs “I’m sorry about your grandfather and Lin.” 

You rip yourself out of her grasp, your face pinched in confusion “what happened to Lin?” you ask, the warriors all look at each other, waiting for one of them to fess up. “She told your brother republic city needed her back sooner than she thought, said she’s gonna take the first boat back.” One of your friends says softly with a pitying look, no. 

You push past them and race down the stairs, the first trade ship docks around the afternoon and leaves the harbor only an hour after, It should still be in port if you make it in time. You race down the wide icy streets of your home as fast as you can, just two more blocks, you tell yourself. You zip around a corner and crash into something hard and wooden, you crash to the ground and let out a groan at the pain the erupts from your fall. 

“My cabbages!” a man yells out and you open your eyes to see dozens of cabbages rolling around. “You-” he turns to you with a face full of rage but you pull yourself up despite the aches in your bones and run past him. 

“I am so sorry!” you yell over your shoulder, there it is, the port. It’s in front of your eyes and there’s a trade ship still docked there, you don’t slow down as you weave past oncoming traffic and race down the steps before finally you’re on the icy dock, and ahead of you is her, she’s talking to one of the men loading the ship, probably ordering him around, you think fondly. You run over to her, her back is facing you so she doesn’t see you run-up, so you grip her arm and spin her around. 

She’s surprised and you see her shoot out a metal wire which thankfully misses you, when she sees it’s you her face pinches in annoyance “I could have hurt you! You can’t just snea-” you interrupt her in a way you’ve only ever dreamed of doing and pull her lips down to crash into your own. She lets a sound of surprise that sounds like a mixture between a squeak and a groan which if she doesn’t slap you across the face and shun you for eternity you might just tease her about it. 

At first, she remains completely still and the courage that finally pumped through your veins vanishes, you pull away from her, your hands dropping from her cheeks as you try to formulate an apology in your head. Before you can even think of one, Lin has pulled you back into a kiss and this time she readily returns it. Her hands thread through your hair and tilt your head back so she can properly slant her lips against yours and spirits, this feels better than your wildest dreams. 

Her lips are so soft and her hands are rough from a lifetime of work and fighting away bad guys but you love it, you love the feeling of them against your cheeks, of her long fingers tugging your hair. 

Finally, you pull away for air and you stare deep into Lin’s eyes, she keeps her hands in your hair as you blurt out, “I know this is a really bad time but if I don’t blurt it out now I don’t think I’ll ever be able to tell you. I think I’m in love with you!” Your voice raises a bit at the end. “It was special to me not because it was a flower, like I had ranted about years before you even gave it to me, but because you gave it to me!”

Lin looks deep into your eyes as you confess to her, all these years she’s been pulling more and more away from you in fear she might slip up about her feelings but you’ve reciprocated them all along if she had just told you sooner as she’d always dreamed of.

“I…” Lin blushes, she’s not good with words or talking about her feelings but she knows she needs to say this, even if you don’t make her, “I love you too, I think I realized that day when I gave you the panda lily.” 

Laughter bubbles up through your throat and it escapes you, she’s loved you all these years? Spirits you both are clueless. 

“If you’ll let me, I’ll like to give you a million more,” she says softly, you bite your lip to keep from grinning to wide as you slowly nod. “I’d love that.” 

[greyfongschemmenti]

Do you have any theories/headcanons as to why Lin is so reserved with her emotions?

And do you have any theories/headcanons for the Kya's want to travel the world rather than settling somewhere?

-Y❤️❤️

I mean Lin is reserved with her emotions because everyone in her life has hurt her in some way shape or form. 

-/-

Kya is half air nomad. It’s in her blood. 

Toph:

Toph has never given her positive affirmation. Lin has been trying so hard to get some sort of praise from her and nothing. Toph never gave her attention and when it came time to have her back (when Suyin caused the scars) Toph basically betrayed her and covered for Suyin and made it all go away. Everything except the scars that will be permanently displayed on her cheeks. 

I want to head canon that maybe...just maybe Toph didn’t realize the extent of the damage Suyin had caused to Lin. Toph could have thought that Lin was over-exaggerating on the markings. Also think for that reason she didn’t let Lin get immediate treatment from a healer which was crucial for healing time and less scaring to occur. Only giving Lin time to just “slap a bandage on and toughen up.”

Suyin:

Suyin was a brat as a kid. She valued her freedom and because of that she legit thought she was invincible and could get away with anything because her mom practically owns the city. 

Suyin is the baby which frankly only further pushes the whole. Baby gets what she wants. Doesn’t apologize for any of her actions or thinks that a simple “sorry” erases everything. Lives in a “Me” world. 

Suyin get’s in trouble for driving as an accomplice. Suyin gets send to go live with her rich grandparents who will spoil her with immense gifts. While Lin just stays in the city and continues to groveling work. Forced to get used to the markings Suyin left which she never apologized to Lin for. 

Tenzin:

Tenzin left her. That’s the short version. 

Tenzin was her best friend turned romantic life partner. Lin knew Tenzin since she could sustain memories. Every life moment it was always her and Tenzin, they were only a year apart so they grew up together. Later started to date and they grew up being each other’s support systems. 

Although yes they did have love for each other, I feel like that love was always platonic. They confused that love for romance because everyone around them basically teased them of their hidden crushes. Once that idea gets put into your head it’s kind of hard to not think about it and your brain starts to be like “okay yeah maybe they are on to something”. I feel like it was more on Lin’s side than Tenzin. I think Tenzin for sure had a massive crush on Lin. 

back to the reason... Tenzin and Lin are both so career driven that they worked tirelessly to become someone their respectful parents would be proud of. Lin as a police officer and eventual Chief of Police and Tenzin being a councilman and representative for the Air Nation. 

Once Aang’s passing Tenzin got more pressed by himself (I’m sure from the rest of the world too) to start producing the next generation of air benders. Although I would like to believe that Tenzin respected and supported Lin’s wishes on her career goal. I feel like he wanted Lin to put a pause to help him carry his goal first. Which Lin was adamant on not doing. She never wanted kids and was never going to change. Tenzin probably hoped that after time Lin might change and in turn caused many fights and arguments. Tenzin hope he could have the best of both worlds, Lin and kids. unfortunately that wasn’t the case so after two decades of being with Lin he had to break up with her. 

Tenzin is such an awkward bean so when he broke up with Lin he definitely broke up. Like cut off all communication with Lin, because he probably thought that would be best for Lin. The only time they would talk would be professional meetings when they had to see each other for council meetings. Security and protection details for the Air Nation. They went from best friends and each others support systems to practical strangers. Which was honestly worse, imo. Lin didn’t just lose a boyfriend. She lost her person. The one person she could rely on for anything. The person who knew her likes and dislikes. The one person she wasn’t afraid to let down her walls, let down her hair and let it flow. The one person who wouldn’t judge her when she cried or laughed. So when Tenzin left, it broke Lin. More than anyone could it was Tenzin that really caused Lin to close up and say no more. 

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Kya

Kya is half air nomad. 

Kya is a spiritual being and likes to live in harmony with nature. She's fun-loving and had a strong sense of humor. 

I feel like Kya often liked the idea of traveling the world to interact with other peoples and getting to know other cultures. Without the attachment of being the “Avatar’s daughter”. She wanted to be known as Kya and just Kya. 

Which she did accomplish as she became a renowned healer in her own right. All of her years of traveling I’m sure spent learning on different healing techniques and properties to improve on. Kya is easily the best healer in Legend of Korra, which I’m sure her mother is beyond proud. She managed to keep Jinora alive for weeks despite her spirit no longer being tethered to her body and was capable of treating Bumi's head wound without water ever touching him. She even managed to heal Korra, Bolin, and Mako simultaneously with her spirit water. Three people at. the. same. time!!! The only thing that ever posed too big an issue was the metallic poison in Korra in season 3. 

Kya is a person who would rather experience it rather than read about it or listen someone else share their life. She is open to listen to the stories but she wants to go out there and experience it herself. 

Kya doesn’t have a problem with settling. She can stay at a place for a couple months at a time. The most maybe a year because she gets the itch to go set off to a new adventure. 

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In a satoph scenario (with Suyin being theirs and Lin still never knowing about her own dad) do you think Lin resents Suyin for having a dad? Would the incident still happen?

Hi Anon, thank you for the ask! Good question, it’s been a while since I’ve talked about Satoph!

Okay so in the event that Toph ends up in a loving relationship with Satoru, they have Suyin, and he remains in the picture throughout his life, I would venture to guess Lin carries some animosity at first. She never knew her father, and Toph isn’t one to just talk about him either, so she knows nothing and it makes her believe that she wasn’t loved by him or something. And depending on your thoughts about Kanto in this AU or what happens to him, it’s reasonable to believe that perhaps Lin’s father didn’t care.

But, Satoru becomes a more frequent visitor in the Beifong household when Lin was growing up, and she enjoyed his company. He was very nice to her, he brought her cool toys that he helped make, and he would tell her stories if she asked for them. It just feels weird now that she’s going to have a sister who will have both a mom and a dad, and she gets a little jealous and nervous that she would be left out.

Toph and Satoru probably pick up on this, and they try to quell her fears quickly. They’re not replacing Lin, they just wanted to make their family a little bigger. And when the baby arrives, they’ll need to take care of her more than they would Lin only because she can’t. Knowing all of this helps some, but Lin would probably still be worried.

However, I think as time went on, she would see that Satoru treats Lin the same as he does Suyin, and he still reads her stories and brings home toys and listens to her crazy adventure ideas.

The age gap would probably make Lin and Suyin still butt heads a lot and they probably get annoyed with each other, but I think in any scenario where Toph has a partner or a more active support system (like, idk I feel like the Gaang wouldn’t have let what happened with Toph and her girls happen?? Idk), the incident wouldn’t occur. Lin feels like she’s listened to, Suyin isn’t craving attention, and Toph would have people she can lean on when she’s unsure of how to deal with a weird situation so that both girls feel listened to. So yeah, no incident. I can still see Suyin looking for something new to build (got her father’s creative mind with that!) and leaving Republic City when she’s an adult.

I think that about covers my thoughts on a situation where Satoru is Suyin’s father! Thank you again for the ask, Anon, it was fun thinking about Satoph again! Hope you have a great day!

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