Hey everyone, this is a missing scene from Old Wounds (Book 3, Episode 6) that I've had bouncing around in my head. I always think Su's and Lin's relationship needs more screen time and I've been wondering what would have happened when Lin passed out after their duel. Anyway, I hope you like it. This will probably be a two-shot but I may add some more one-shots down the road, depending on the response. Reviews keep me going! :)

"What are you two doing?! You're sisters!" Opal cried, glaring at her mother and aunt in turn. "Why would you want to hurt each other?"

Shame flooded over Suyin as the dust from her boulder and Lin's crumbling steps settled around them. What is wrong with me? she thought. Haven't I already scarred Lin enough? Does my own daughter really have to show me how immature and wrong this is? Concern for Lin overtook Su as she replayed that final hit in her mind. She had launched herself out from behind the metal wall just in time to see Lin crash into the steps of the pavilion. It had not been pretty; she had been surprised when Lin wanted to continue fighting afterward.

A quiet groan from Lin pulled Su out of her brief reverie and she looked up just in time to see her sister lose consciousness and collapse. She and Opal both rushed across the small bridge but Korra got there first, catching Lin just before she hit the ground. Su was at her sister's side before several of the group had even moved, falling to her knees as her family and Bolin drew in around them.

"Lin!" Su said urgently, grabbing her sister's shoulders and giving them a small shake. Lin remained unresponsive and Su looked helplessly up at the Avatar.

"Korra, what is wrong with her?" Su cried, her growing panic evident in her voice. "What have I done?"

Korra was at a loss for words as she met the matriarch's pleading eyes. Her wide-eyed gaze shifted down to the unconscious woman resting on her lap. She had never seen Chief Beifong infirm and vulnerable like this before and it was quite unsettling. After a moment of hesitation, Korra summoned a small stream of water from the nearby river and began bending it around Lin, searching for injuries to heal.

Su took her sister's limp hand in her own and watched anxiously as the Avatar worked, looking for any signs that Lin was regaining consciousness or in pain. Su jumped slightly when she felt a firm hand on her back and looked around to see that her husband had crouched beside her in support. She quickly looked around at the rest of the group before turning back to Lin. Opal was kneeling at her aunt's feet, tears beginning to form in her eyes, while Bolin, Wing, and Wei stood behind her looking concerned. Huan stood halfway up the steps, watching the proceedings solemnly.

Korra worked methodically for a couple of minutes and then carefully bent the water back into the stream before speaking. "She doesn't seem to be injured apart from a few bruises," she said slowly, "but I think I healed those alright. Other than that..." She shrugged her shoulders, looking perplexed.

"But why isn't she waking up?" Su asked quickly, still sounding worried. "Surely she should have woken by now."

Korra thought for a moment before answering. "I think she is really just exhausted," she said carefully, "emotionally, more than physically. I bumped into Aiwei earlier when I was looking for her and he mentioned referring her to an acupuncturist in town. I guess that must have taken a lot out of her."

Su nodded, looking back at her still unresponsive sister. "It must have," she said as she considered Korra's words. "That must have been why she came to talk."

Guilt began to seep back in as Su remembered the words she and Lin had exchanged. She had provoked Lin, in the end. She had thrown Tenzin in her sister's face.

"Let's get her back to her room," Su said after a moment. "Quiet and rest should help now."

Bataar and Bolin moved to lift Lin but Su held up a hand to stop them. "Here," she said, turning back to the twisted metal wall she had used to block one of Lin's boulders. She carefully separated a long, narrow piece of the sheet metal and bent it into a makeshift stretcher before bringing it to rest on the ground next to Lin. After carefully lifting her onto the stretcher, Bolin and Wing began to carry her up the hill toward the guesthouses while the others followed.

Su walked alongside the stretcher and still kept a firm hold on her sister's hand as she continually scanned Lin's face for signs of movement. She was surprised when a small, soft hand took hers and turned to find Opal walking next to her, giving her a reassuring smile. Su returned a small smile and put her arm around her daughter's shoulders. She gave Opal a tight side hug and kissed her temple.

"Thank you, Opal," she said softly, so only her daughter could hear. "Thank you for stopping us."

Opal blushed slightly and returned her mother's hug, holding tightly to her as they walked.

Everyone but Su and Bataar waited outside Lin's quarters as Wing and Bolin carried her inside and lifted her onto the bed. Mako and Asami had rushed to meet the group when they reached the main courtyard and Korra quietly brought them up to speed in the doorway of the guesthouse.

"Mom, Dad," Wing said quietly as he handed the empty stretcher to Bolin, "Wei, Huan, and I are going to go get the meteorite garden put back together."

"Yeah, you and Aunt Lin… you did quite a number on it," Wei added jokingly from the doorway. "It was pretty awesome."

Wing nodded with a smile before turning back to his parents. "Let us know if you need us," he said seriously before joining his brothers.

"Thank you, boys," Su said emphatically. "And thank you, Bolin, for all of your help."

Bolin seemed on the verge of saying something but apparently thought better of it. Instead he just shrugged sheepishly and followed Wing out. Bataar turned to Su and put a comforting arm around her before looking down at his sister-in-law.

"Would you like me to send for a healer, Su?" he asked. "Or maybe that acupuncturist? I'm sure Aiwei could give me his information."

Su leaned into her husband's embrace and shook her head gently. "No, I'm sure she'll be fine with a bit of rest," she said calmly. "Korra did well with her and I trust her judgement in this." She knew the Avatar was still standing within earshot and made sure to speak just loudly enough for the compliment to reach her.

"Besides," she added, looking back at Lin's sleeping form, "she seems a bit more peaceful now."

Bataar nodded and motioned for her to lead the way out of the guest room, but Su shook her head. "No. You go ahead, dear," she said. "I'm going to stay until she wakes up. I need to- to apologize for a few things."

"Alright," Bataar said slowly. "If you're sure." He gave her one more tight embrace before closing the door behind him and ushering the young people away.

Su sighed heavily as she walked to the nearest chair and carried it closer to the bed. Settling in, she carefully examined her sister's face again. Lin did look more peaceful than she ever had awake. Su's eyes were drawn to the two long scars that ran down Lin's right cheek. At least I didn't give you any more of those today, she thought, looking away forcefully. At least not visible ones, anyway.

Over the years, Su had gotten very good at separating the guilt she felt over scarring her older sister from the tranquil, happy life she now lived with her family in Zaofu. It had been easy to tell herself that she had been a teenager and a different person back then. It was much harder to make those excuses now that her sister and those scars were in front of her again.

Maybe Lin's right, she thought sadly, remembering the ferocity of their sparring match and her fear at realizing that her rashness could have once again hurt her sister. Maybe neither of us have really changed at all.

So there's Part 1 of this two-shot. I'm hoping to get the second part done this week, especially if there's any interest from you lovely readers. Let me know what you think so far! :)