Time To Heal

Chapter 73: Mercury

Weeks went by with Korra training with Toph though Asami worried if this would be enough to remove the mercury. Even Korra herself sometimes doubted the effectiveness.

"Asami....I think I'm finally ready to do it!" Korra stated one day, catching Asami so off guard that she slid off of Naga and landed on top of the unsuspecting Guāng.

"Ow! Can you get off? You're kinda heavy." The light spirit muttered, earning an embarrassed apology from the raven haired girl.

"Sorry Guāng." She stated before turning her attention back to her girlfriend.

"Are you sure Korra?"

The avatar only nodded and glanced over at Eska and Desna who was lounging nearby.

"I want all three of you to be there....just in case that I can't do this."

The twins looked shocked by the request though they quickly covered the emotion with their usual blank mask.

"Very well Cousin." Eska stated, causing both the other teens to roll their eyes.

"Save the act for your servants." Korra muttered before walking off.

Korra felt all eyes on her as sweat beaded on her forehead and a white hot pain erupting from her very bones. She knew she had to do this, she couldn't have done all this training and traveling for nothing. She felt the weight leave her as beads of liquid began to roll down her arms.

Asami felt a hand on her shoulder, causing her to flinch at the cold touch.

"She will be okay." Eska stated.

"Do you think she can do it?" Asami couldn't help but ask Toph who nodded.

"She can."

As soon as Korra opened her eyes Toph sealed the mercury into a rock, smiling slightly.

"I guess you are an okay metal bender." The old woman stated.

Korra smiled slightly, wiping her eyes before she was tackled into a hug by Asami.

"Are you okay?" the engineer asked, only to feel Korra's grip on her tighten.

"Tired but I'll live."