When Mako returned the next day he was surprised to see Korra in her father's arms her head under the crook of his neck a small smile on her face. Senna caressed her cheek and turned to greet her daughter's boyfriend.

"What's going on?" he asked surprised that his girlfriend was leaving the hospital so soon.

"I get to go home, thanks to your dad," Korra replied with a grin.

"What does she mean?"

"Your father has been trying to contact you," Tonraq said.

"He's going to treat her at home," Senna responded.

The Firebender gave them a sharp nod as he processed what he had just heard.

Later that night Mako found himself knocking at his father's door once again. He let out a semi frustrated sigh when he didn't answer right away. Zuko opened the door and was actually surprised to find his son there.

"Mako," he said.

"Korra's parents said you were going to treat her at home."

The elder Firebender nodded.

"She has Cardiac Dysrhythmia or as it is most commonly known, Arrhythmia, which means there's abnormal electrical activity in the heart. This condition has a number of symptoms that Korra has, such as palpitations, pounding in the chest area, dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, and fatigue or weakness," Zuko explained.

"Is it treatable?" Mako asked hope in his voice.

His father nodded.

"Her condition will be treated electrically," he replied. "I know that was the cause of this but it is the only way for Korra to live a normal life without inserting a pacemaker or any other device in her heart. If she responds to treatment then the possibility of her living a long and healthy life is almost certain, if not…then we'll try something else."

The Firebender nodded before letting out a chocked sob.

"Thank you."

Zuko hesitantly stepped forward and Mako immediately launched himself at him hugging him tightly as he broke down in tears. His father rubbed his back trying to soothe his only son.

"She's going to be alright," he whispered.

Unfortunately Korra didn't respond to the treatment. She grumbled about not being able to bend and spending most of her time in doors. Everyone did what they could to keep her happy and entertained and for the most part it worked but there was something missing in her life. The Firebender realized that the southern lights would be out soon and asked Tenzin to let him borrow Oogi for the trip.

After some convincing the Airbender agreed and he went forward to asking her parents and his father for permission to take her there. Both parties agreed if they were allowed to come in case she took a turn for the worse, which, given her condition, it was very likely. He informed his girlfriend who nearly passed out of the excitement kissing him repeatedly while saying how he was such an amazing boyfriend.

"It's beautiful," Korra said as she looked up at the different colors that danced across the night sky. She was in between her boyfriends legs, wrapped around a blanket while leaning against his chest.

Mako smiled and buried his face in her fair earning a small giggle from the girl. Her parents and his father chuckled as they admired the beauty of the lights.

"Not more beautiful than you," he commented kissing her temple.

The Avatar grinned broadly and kissed his jaw while looking up to the night sky.

"Do you love me?" Mako asked after a while.

Korra looked up at him and grinned again before kissing him softly.

"Does that answer your question?" she teased.

He stifled a laugh.

"Will you do something for me then?"

"Anything."

"Close your eyes," he instructed.

The Avatar raised a brow but did as she was told. Gently he placed a betrothal necklace around her neck and an engagement ring on her left hand. Her eyes immediately snapped open and her mouth dropped as she realized what he was going to ask.

"Korra, you're the most loyal, brave, selfless person I have ever met," Mako began. "Would you grant me the honor of becoming my wife?"

The Waterbender felt her heart stop. Which considering her condition, wasn't exactly a good thing. Her boyfriend panicked when she stopped breathing and she took in a gulp of air shaking her head and reassuring him she was fine.

"Yes," Korra whispered giving him a kiss. He smiled against her lips and chuckled when she leaned her forehead against his. "But you're going to ask my parents," she added in a teasing tone.

"He already did," Tonraq informed her.

"We give you our blessing," Senna continued.

"And mine," Zuko added.

Korra grinned broadly once again and hugged her fiancé.

"Mako," she whispered.

"Hmm?"

"I'll find my way back to you," Korra said. "I promise."

The Firebender nodded while holding back a sob and pulled her into a tight hug.

Tahno ended coming though and apologized to Korra and I for his behavior as Bolin had. They both became my best men along with my father and she surprisingly started a friendship with Asami which ended in her becoming her bridesmaid. On our wedding day, I had never seen anyone more beautiful than Korra. She looked absolutely amazing and I fell in love with her all over again.

Korra and I had a perfect summer with more love than lots of people know in their lifetime. And then she went, joining the long chain of past Avatar, having lived her life to the fullest.

It's been five years…but the vision of Korra walking towards me…will stay with me forever.

Mako knocked on the door of a familiar house. A familiar Waterbender opened the door and smiled hugging him and asking him to come inside.

"Honey!" Senna called. "Guess who's here?"

Her husband came down stairs and smiled before hugging the Firebender as well.

"It's so good to see you, Mako!" Tonraq greeted as well.

He laughed and sat down in the living room with them.

"So what's new?" they asked

"I got admitted to the council so I'll be travelling a lot more now."

The pair smiled.

"Your mom told us that," Tonraq said.

He smiled.

"We're very proud of you," Senna added. "Korra would have been proud too."

The Firebenders smile faded at the mention of his late wife.

"I'm sorry I couldn't save her," he whispered.

Both Waterbenders frowned.

"You did," Senna replied.

"I never saw Korra as happy as I did when she was with you," Tonraq continued. "You saved her from living the rest of her days feeling lonely. You gave her unconditional love, and for that we will always be grateful."

The Firebender smiled half heartedly.

"Why did you ask me to come?" he asked.

The couple shared a look.

"Four years ago, an Earthbender knocked on our door," Tonraq began.

"He held a toddler, a baby girl," Senna explained. "The child's mother had died giving birth to her and he couldn't care for her, and didn't want to deal with the responsibly of the child's abilities."

Mako's head snapped up at the mention of this.

"The Avatar?" he managed to say.

They nodded.

"Would you like to meet her?"

"Yes."

The couple took him upstairs and opened the door to Korra's old room where a five year old played with some toys. Mako gasped as he looked the child over. She had a skin color that matched his, black hair that was in a ponytail and dark green eyes that despite their color seemed similar to his late wife's. The child smiled at them and quickly got up holding out her arms for Senna. She smiled and picked her up. Tonraq grinned at how the girl tucked her head under his wife's neck as Korra used to do with him.

"You're Mako," the girl said with a smile.

He blinked at the child.

"How-how did you know my name?" the Firebender asked.

"Momma and Poppa told me a lot about you," the child replied.

"What's your name?"

"Zoe."

"It means life," Tonraq whispered.

Mako blinked back the tears that threatened to surface.

"Can I hold you, Zoe?" he asked holding out his arms.

The girl smiled and gladly went to him. He paced around the room with the girl smiling when she giggled. It was late at night already when he laid her in her bed after she fell asleep in his arms. The Firebender went outside and looked up at the stars, vainly searching for the one he named for Korra. Mako couldn't help but smile when a thought crossed his mind. Korra kept her promise; she found her way back to him.

Life is a journey, often being difficult and cruel, but not without some happiness. Korra and I traveled together in this journey that taught us trust, hope and unconditional love. But to me life wasn't about just finding your own path or creating it, it was about finding the one who you want to create that path with, and I found mine: Korra. They say everything happens for a reason, and I have come to believe this is true. Although it may sound bad, there isn't a day I don't give thanks to the spirits for that night when we played the prank on Iroh. It all lead to a life changed, but most importantly…a walk to remember.