Dangerous 2: Change

Chapter 8

First, no, I didn't give up on this story! Second, I know you are all tired of hearing apologies. But I'm working when I can.

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(Asami POV)

"What are we going to do?" Korra said, her hands in fists and ears down. "Unalaq is up to something, why else would he need to bring his troops here?"

"Who knows?" Bolin asked. "Maybe he really is just trying to help the South reconnect with their spiritual side."

"Be serious, Bolin!" Kuvira said. "What kind of person trying to help people reach spiritual enlightenment would need to bring his whole goddamn army?"

"You have a point there." Bolin replied.

"It's not like we can't find out." Mako said. "We can find some way to listen in on his meetings."

We were all crowded in Korra's bedroom, her parents out to do some grocery shopping. Pabu was perched around Bolin's shoulders and Naga's head was poking through her window. I listened to them silently, sitting beside Korra. I could sense her annoyance and aggravation with Unalaq as the imprint tingled on my neck. It was uncomfortable. Even under normal circumstances, I'd never felt Korra be this upset. The anger was starting to seep into me, I could tell by the way my nails were digging into my palms.

"My dad called a meeting with Varrick." Korra said, and I realized she was talking to me.

"Huh?" I said and looked at her.

"Varrick is coming from Republic City to talk to my dad. He has a big influence in the South since this is where he is from." Korra said. "I can get us in there, at least."

"When is it going down?" Mako asked.

"This afternoon." Korra told him. "When dad gets back, I'll ask him if we can come along."

"And what do we do then?" Kuvira said.

"We'll play it by ear for now." Korra said and she calmed down. "We'll listen, then decide what to do from there."

"I think you should stay in Unalaq's good graces." I said. "Let him believe that you are still on his side. And for the time being, let your dad believe the same."

"What do you mean?" Korra asked and looked at me.

"You don't want Unalaq to know that you suspect him of something. You might set off him and his army. At the same time, if Tonraq believes that you are still siding with him, he won't act irrationally because he doesn't want to hurt you in the process." I said.

"Pretty cool idea." Kuvira said and grinned.

"It might work." Bolin agreed.

The problem was, Korra still did believe Unalaq. At least a little bit. He may of been acting all suspicious, but she still had a sliver of hope that he was doing good and not playing us for fools.

Korra smiled at me, though, and I could tell all her anger was gone. "I knew I fell in love with more than your looks." She teased and kissed me.

I kissed her back and giggled. "Like that's the only thing."

"We're right here." Mako said, looking to the side.