Flying Bisons [2] Bolin

Chapter 57

As soon as I feel Oogi touch the ground I open my eyes and sit up hoping that Bolin doesn't know I had faked being asleep. I know he has the best intentions for me, but there was no way I was going to sleep right now. He smiles and helps me to my feet before we both jump off Oogi's saddle. Bolin turns to help Tenzin down whilst I look up at the large mountain face. The giant monk statues decorating the rock face make me feel a wave of calm wash over me. I can imagine this being a place where I could go to clear my mind, similar to the river in Republic City, or the pond back in Zaofu. I wish I could have been brought to this place under different circumstances.

"Find the airbenders... and my family." Tenzin groans from behind me. I turn to see Tonraq holding him up and Bolin moves to my side slightly. Not too close so that he's awkwardly crossing the group just to stand with me, but enough so I know he is wanting to be by my side.

"Don't worry. I'm not coming out without our children and the rest of your people." Suyin says before turning to Kai. We all turn to the young airbender and with a quick nod he starts leading us towards the cave. I run at the back of the group hoping that if we get into trouble they can handle the fighting for me. It's not that I can't fight, I can, it's just Bolin wasn't wrong about me being exhausted. I am tired and I know my bending isn't going to be as strong as it normally is.

Lin rushes to the front of the group and then puts her arms up to stop us. I pant as I stop and Bolin places his hand on my back, gently rubbing small circles. I turn to him and give him a small smile.

"You okay?" He asks quietly and I nod in response. I don't want him to worry about me when we're trying to get the airbenders and Korra out.

Lin slams her foot against the floor to see using her seismic sense and after a second she lifts her head and turns towards the wall.

"There are people this way." She says as she walks towards it. She lifts her hands up and begins earth bending, creating a tunnel for us to walk through. We all quickly follow her, and it isn't long before she's breaking through the rock into a large room. Immediately I hear grunts of pain and I watch as Asami runs ahead of us. I soon hear the familiar sound of electricity which is followed by a scream. I freeze at the sound of it, but I quickly shake my head and chase after the others.

I look around the room to see the airbenders tied up in chains and I feel a wave of relief hit me. Thank the Spirits that they're all okay. We all quickly unlock the restraints and help them to their feet before regrouping.

"We have to get these two out of here now. They don't look so good." She says as she helps Bumi to his feet. I look between him and Kya and I purse my lips. They look really beaten up, Zaheer really put a number on those two.

"You guys get everyone out of here. I'll search for Korra." Tonraq says and I frown.

"You're not going by yourself." I say and Mako walks to my side.

"Yeah, we're going with you." He says as he gives me a quick look before returning his gaze onto Tonraq.

"You don't have to search for her. I know exactly where she's being held." Jinora says and my eyes widen. She's here. There's no way I'm leaving here without her.

Jinora tell us where she is and Mako, Bolin, Tonraq and I break out into a sprint towards where Korra is. We turn around a couple of corners before the tunnels open up into a large room. Green crystals decorate the walls and I am completely in awe of how beautiful the cave looks. However, I am soon forced to forget about the beauty when I see Korra fighting Zaheer and his friends. I take a step closer to the edge and the others quickly follow. My jaw drops as Zaheer flies up out of the cave and Korra follows, bending fire out of her feet to launch her after the airbender.