The days following Alex and Korra's official start to their relationship were interesting, to say the least. They had yet to go on any dates so far, with the Pro-Bending tournament Finals approaching, but Alex promised her that they would go on a wonderful first date after the tournament was finished. Of course, that didn't stop them from spending time together. Mostly they talked and interacted like most teenage couples do, but occasionally they would meet up in the dining room when no one else was there, so they could eat alone together.

Korra was surprised to find out that Alex could cook. She was not complaining though. As a Water Tribe girl, she was accustomed to seafood and noodles taking up most of her appetite, and whilst the Air Acolyte's vegetarian food was enjoyable to an extent, she missed good meat in her diet. The hippo cow sirloin that the teen cooked to perfection for her was like blissful breath of fresh air for her. She wondered how he managed to convince the Air Acolytes to allow him to use the kitchen for cooking meat. She decided that she didn't care though, after tasting that delightful slice of heaven.

Yes, Korra enjoyed having Alex as her boyfriend.

And the kissing. The kissing was amaaaaaazing….

Unsurprisingly for Alex, Korra was a rather passionate and hot blooded girl. Whenever he showed her the slightest hint of physical affection, and there was no one around to see, something primal would awaken in the young girl, and a soft, gentle kiss would quickly escalate into the two teens all but devouring each other in heated make-out sessions, and by no means was either teen complaining.

Of course, they controlled themselves when it came to their more… intimate urges. Neither of them were ready for that just yet, and hadn't even removed a single article of clothing during one of these sessions, save for Korra's hair band, but that didn't stop them from getting a little handsy with each other.

Reactions to their new relationship were rather mixed amongst Alex and Korra's peers. Tenzin and Pema's children squealed in childish delight, bombarding them with questions, Meelo being the exception, showing no interest. Although it was more likely that he didn't understand what was going on. Mako approved greatly of the new couple, as did Asami. Pema reacted similarly to her daughters, and Bolin smiled brightly at the sight of them together, saying they were a match made in heaven. Perhaps the most amusing reaction was Tenzin's. He looked part way between congratulating them and having an aneurysm, given how red his face was. No one was quite sure how exactly he felt about the relationship between the Avatar and the Detective, but he said that he supported them.

Now, they had to keep this from the public. If word got out that Avatar Korra was dating Detective Alexander Beifong, the press would have a field day. Not to mention Tarrlok, who would probably find a way to use this against both of them. Plus, the would get little to no privacy if their relationship became known to the Republic City civilians. Considering Alex's reputation with the ladies, some of the couple's friends actually feared for Korra's life. And she wasn't exactly unpopular with the young men of the city, and some of the older ones too, so Alex could very well be in a pickle himself.

Of course, Alex refrained from telling his mother about him and the Avatar. No telling how she would react.

Back to the gang, Alex, sticking to his assignment of keeping an eye on Korra whenever she leaves Air Temple Island, was assisting the Fire Ferrets with their training. Mostly Bolin, as they are both Earthbenders, but he sparred with the other two on occasion. Currently, he was showing Bolin how to put more force behind an attack with a single earth disk.

"As you know, stay light on your toes." He instructed, demonstrating. Bolin nodded and copied his movements. "When you lift the disks, give them the slightest spin inwardly as soon as you release the attack." He continued, bringing two disks up. As he punched the air, sending the disks towards the target, a dummy with Tahno's face on its head, the disks flew straight towards the dummy, spinning through the air before hitting it, collapsing it's stomach.

"Whoa!" Bolin gasped in awe, seeing the force behind such a simple change in a normal attack. "I always just throw them without the spinning." he said with an excited grin.

"Most Pro-benders do." Alex nodded. "But I checked the rules. There is nothing that prohibits spinning earth disks." He crossed his arms with a smirk.

"My turn!" Bolin said with enthusiasm, getting into his stance. Staying light on his toes as usual, he brought two disks up, and like Alex, he shot them forward, putting a slight spin on them. The air doing the rest of the work, the disks spun through the air, slamming into the Tahno dummy, smashing it in two. "Woo! Who's the man?" Bolin asked with a wide grin and a thumbs up.

"You know guys, I have a good feeling about tonight's match." Korra said as she grabbed a towel from a nearby chair, wiping away some sweat. "I don't care if we're the underdogs, we can take those pompous Wolfbats." She slammed a fist into her hand.

"I look forward to watching that." Alex chuckled at his girlfriend's fiery attitude.

"It'll be our toughest match ever, but I think you're right." Mako agreed with the Avatar.

"Introducing, your new champions, the Fire Ferrets!" Bolin whooped as he slung an arm around his brother. Korra and Alex laughed at the youngest member of their team, before the radio in the room suddenly crackled with static, the music turning into the familiar voice of a certain Equalist Leader.

"Good morning, citizens of Republic City." Amon spoke in his cold, eary voice. Instinctively, Alex wrapped an arm around Korra, knowing this sudden announcement would bother her. "This is Amon. I hope you enjoyed last night's Pro-bending match, because it will be the last. It's time for this city to stop worshipping Bending athletes as they were heroes. I am calling on the Council to shut down the bending Arena and cancel the finals, or else there will be severe consequences." The Equalist leader warned before the radio went back to music.

"That guy has some nerve." Bolin growled, glaring at the radio.

"You think the Council will give in?" Mako asked, clearly unsettled. If the Council cancelled the finals, all of the Fire Ferrets' hard work would be rendered worthless. Not to mention the fact that Hiroshi's sponsoring of the Fire Ferrets would have been for naught as well, and that would upset Asami.

"Tenzin probably will, but I can't speak for the rest of the Council." Alex spoke up with a frown.

"Well I'm not waiting to find out. We need to get to the City Hall." Korra spoke with finality. Alex noticed the determination in her tone, which was much more genuine than it was before, when she was hiding her fear of Amon.

The group made their way to City Hall on Naga. Once they arrived, Korra pushed the double doors open and barged right in, finding a semi-circle shaped desk with five occupants, two being Tarrlok and Tenzin, who looked at the newcomers in shock.

"Korra, Alexander, you shouldn't be here." He stood up. "This is a closed meeting." He said with a stern glare.

"As the Avatar and Pro-bending player, I have a right to be heard." Korra returned as the group stopped just short of the large desk. "You can't cancel the finals."

"I know that winning the championship means a lot to you. But as far as I'm concerned, we need to shut the Arena down." Tenzin said, trying to be patient.

"What about the rest of you? Tarrlok, there's no way you're backing down from Amon right?" Korra asked her fellow Water Tribe Citizen.

"Actually, Tenzin and I agree for once." The man responded, standing up.

"The Council is unanimous." Tenzin nodded. "We are closing the Arena." He stated firmly.

"No!" Mako cried.

"You can't!" Bolin cried.

"I-I don't understand." Korra stammered in confusion "I thought you of all people would take a stand against Amon!" she exclaimed in Tarrlok's direction.

"Whilst I am still determined to bring that lunatic to justice, I will not put innocent lives at stake just so you and your friends can play a game." He said with finality. Alex wanted to argue with that logic, knowing how important Pro-Bending is to his girlfriend, but he was still a Police Detective, and he had to consider the lives of the Republic City's citizens.

"Pro-bending might just be a game to you, but think of what it means to the city!" Mako spoke up. "Right now the Arena is the only place where benders and non-benders can gather together in peace to watch benders-"

"Beat each other up!" Bolin quickly intervened, making Alex sweatdrop. "In peace! It's an inspiration to everyone!" He added, making the Detective sigh. Thinking of something, he stepped forward and spoke.

"Councilman, have you considered what happens after you close the arena?" He asked. "If you give in to Amon's demands, you're just giving him more power. The public will see that he's the stronger party, and will rally up behind him, and the Equalists will become an even bigger problem." He warned. Half of the councilmen were quite surprised by the young Detective's logic, even his friends. Still, no one could refute it. "Furthermore, this is a golden opportunity that you'd be passing up. We could use this match to lure Amon in and might actually bring him in." he added.

"I appreciate your naïve idealism, but you're ignoring the reality of the situation." Tarrlok answered. "Plus, whilst I can see the logic behind your idea, Detective, I'm afraid it's too risky, with all the civilians in the arena." He told the young Detective. "I'm sorry, but our decision is made. This meeting is adjourned."

As he spoke, Tarrlok lifted a gavel, and was about to slam it down, symbolizing the decision being final. However, just as the gavel was about to make contact with the table, a metal cable flew through the air out of nowhere, destroying the gavel. Everyone turned their attention Alex, as he was the only Metalbender in the room that had any Metalbender cables.

"Not me, I swear!" He held his hands up.

"It was me." A familiar voice piped. Everyone turned to the direction the voice came from, finding none other than Lin Beifong. "And I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with the Avatar and my son." She stated.

"You do?" Tarrlok asked in surprise.

"Yeah, you do?" Korra asked, just as surprised, if not more.

"That's a first…" Alex deadpanned under his breath. If Lin heard him, she didn't make any indication that she did. She just focussed her gaze on the Council.

"I expected this kind of cut-and-run response from Tenzin, but the rest of you? Come on, show a little more back bone!" She urged. "It's time for the benders of this city to display some strength and unity against these Equalists." She declared, making Tenzin frown.

"We must prevent the conflict between benders and non-benders from escalating into an all-out war!" He countered. "The Council is not changing its position." He said with finality.

"Now wait just a moment Tenzin." Tarrlok piped up. "Let us hear what our esteemed Chief of Police has to say." He suggested, making the Airbender grunt in frustration.

"If you keep the Arena open, my metalbenders and I will provide extra security during the championship match. There is no better force to deal with the chi blockers; our armor is impervious to their attacks." Lin said with confidence.

"So you agree your son's plan has merit." Tarrlok observed. "Are you saying that you will personally take responsibility for the safety of the spectators in the Arena?" He asked interestedly.

"I guarantee it." Lin promised. Tarrlok placed a hand on his chin in thought.

"Hmm, it is hard to argue with both Chief and Detective Beifong's track record." he noted. "If they are both confident that the elite officers can protect the Arena, then the Chief has my support. I am changing my vote." he decided, raising a hand. "Who else is with me?" He asked. Of course, all of the Council members changed their votes as well. All except for Tenzin.

"The Arena stays open. Good luck in the finals." Tarrlok declared.

Alex and the Fire Ferrets whooped in victory after hearing the Council's decision. Korra subtly gave Alex a one armed hug, which that the young Metalbender thoroughly enjoyed. What they didn't notice, was both Tarrlok and Lin looking at the couple, Tarrlok with interest, and Lin with disapproval. Tarrlok thought that if there was something going on there, he could potentially use it to get them on his Task Force again. Lin, however, did not like the idea of her son getting too close to Korra. Avatar or not, she was trouble, and the Chief knew it.

"A word please, Lin." Tenzin's voice brought the Chief of Police out of her thoughts. With a light scowl, Lin begrudgingly followed the Airbender to the City Hall's hallway.

"What do you want, Tenzin?" She asked impatiently.

"Tarrlok is playing you, and I don't want to see you get hurt." Tenzin answered.

"I know what I'm doing and the risk that comes with it." Lin scoffed.

"In that case I am going to be by your side during the game." Tenzin decided.

"I don't need you to babysit me." Lin shot back, prompting a roll of Tenzin's eyes.

"It's for Korra. I want to make sure she's safe." He explained

"Do whatever you want!" she snapped, sick of being in the same room as the Airbender. "It's not like I've ever been able to stop you before." She added bitterly, walking right past Alex and Korra as they approached.

"Excuse me, Chief Beifong. I wanted to thank you for help." Korra tried to thank the Chief, but Lin ignored her and just kept walking. "It really… means… a lot..." She slumped in frustration as Lin left, not acknowledging her. "What is her deal? Even when she's on my side she's against me!" She asked of Tenzin and Alex.

"I've known Lin since we were children. She's always been… challenging." Tenzin said, his mind going back to the past.

"Understatement of the century much?" The young Detective deadpanned.

"What did your father do to make her hate the Avatar so much?" Korra asked in bewilderment.

"Ha!" Alex laughed loudly. "Aang's not the problem here Korra." The Metalbender laughed, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, a smirk on his face.

"Alexander is right. My father and Lin got along famously. I'm afraid her issues are… with me." Tenzin sighed.

"Wait a second... it all makes sense now!" Korra gasped as a thought struck her. "You and Beifong, Beifong and you… You two were a couple!" She realised, a giant smile on her face.

"What!?" Tenzin exclaimed, stiffening.

"We have a winner!" Alex announced dramatically.

"Who told you?" Tenzin demanded of Korra, ignoring Alex.

"Ha! Your wife." Korra responded, a sly smirk on her face.

"Criminy… I'll have to have a word with her…" Tenzin grumbled under his breath

"So, Pema stole you from Beifong huh?" Korra asked, placing a hand on her chin. "I'm surprised our 'esteemed' Chief of Police didn't through her in jail." She commented with an amused grin.

"Well, she tried." Alex and Tenzin deadpanned in unison.

"Wait, does that mean…" Korra trailed off, pointing back and forth between her boyfriend and her teacher.

"No." They deadpanned in unison again.

"Could have fooled me…" Korra thought to herself bluntly.

"I came along after the break-up." Alex explained. "In fact, the only reason I came along, was because of the break-up." he noted.

"That aside, Pema didn't 'steal me' Korra." Tenzin sighed. "Lin and I had been drifting apart for some time. We both had… different goals in-" He suddenly stopped, realising what he was doing. "Why am I even telling you this?!" He cried, facing the two. "It was 20 years ago, and we've moved past it!" He snapped.

Korra shrugged. "Apparently Beifong hasn't." She smirked.

"Of course she has!" Tenzin shot back, red in embarrassment as he made a hasty retreat.

"See you at home, Mr Heartbreaker!" Korra called out, laughing as Tenzin ran. Alex joined in the laughter. After they had calmed down, Alex spoke.

"She actually has you know." He said, a small smile still stuck on his face from the amusement. Seeing his girlfriend's confusion, he elaborated. "My mom. She moved past the heartbreak a long time ago. She's just not so fond of Tenzin anymore because of it." He explained as they made their way outside.

"Is that really all?" Korra asked, not completely sure if Alex was right.

"Korra, they were together for 10 years." Alex sighed. "Mom thought that Tenzin was 'the one.' What they had was enough for her, but not for him. And then, he just up and left her for a woman, a girl, 12 years younger than her?" Alex asked, shaking his head. "That'll destroy anyone." He reasoned. (A/N: I am aware that, in canon, the age difference between Tenzin and Pema is 16 years, but to make things line up, in this story, the difference is 13 years.)

"I suppose so…" Korra murmured in thought as they approached Naga. Apparently, Mako and Bolin had decided to walk back to the Arena. "That doesn't explain why she's so crabby." She frowned.

"That is a story for another day." Alex sighed. "Let's just say Grandma Toph didn't exactly win any 'Mother of the Year' awards, and leave it at that for now." He said. Frowning in thought, Korra agreed, though not without wondering what exactly her boyfriend meant.

"Oh yeah." Korra said as something occurred to her. She delivered a swift, hard punch to Alex's arm, thankful that he wasn't wearing his armour, being off duty.

"Ow!" The Metalbender yelped, rubbing his shoulder. "What the hell was that for?" he demanded, glaring at Korra.

"For not giving me some golden tease material you ass!" Korra laughed as the two mounted Naga. Alex could only roll his eyes at Korra's childish behaviour. Still, he couldn't help but see her logic…

After perusing around Air Temple Island for about an hour, Alex finally found his girlfriend in the courtyard, practising her Waterbending movements. He carried with him a steaming pot of tea, made by Pema, which was a special blend made to calm nerves. The Metalbender figured Korra could use it, the Pro-Bending finals coming up within a few hours, and the whole thing with Amon. No way of telling how that will go…

"Tea?" Alex's voice brought Korra out of her concentration, though she certainly didn't mind. With a tired smile, she walked over to her boyfriend, who was sitting on the bench at the edge of the courtyard, and took a seat beside him, happily accepting the tea.

"Oh yeah, that hits the spot." She sighed in content, leaning back.

"You that nervous?" Alex asked, sipping his own tea.

"You have no idea." Korra sighed. It was surprising, seeing Korra admit to being nervous so easily like that. Perhaps her experience with Amon on Aang Memorial Island, traumatic as it was, did some good after all.

"Hey, I know you'll do great. Win or lose, this match will undoubtedly be the best ever. I know it." he encouraged her, wrapping an arm around her waist, something he knew she loved. Korra leaned into his grip like a candle melting in the sun. The Detective wasn't done however; he knew exactly what would calm Korra's stress, more so than the tea. Using his free hand, he lifted Korra's face so that they could see into each other's eyes. Both of their faces turning pink, they looked deep into each other's eyes, leaning in for a kiss.

As per usual, the kiss started as a gentle, slow tandem between the two teens' lips. Soon enough, however, they grew hungry for more, Korra more so than Alex, but the point stands. Setting their empty tea cups aside, they deepened the kiss, Korra swinging a leg over Alex's lap, straddling him. Internally, she cursed him for wearing his armour, preventing her from feeling his well built torso. At the same time however, it was the fact that she couldn't touch him that made her want more, prompting her to slip her tongue into his mouth, a favor he returned full force.

The two fought fiercely for dominance, their tongues wrestling in a pleasurable battle. Neither of them were the type to give up easily, and they both knew, from experience, that they enjoyed having control over the other party during their heated make-out sessions. Of course, they enjoyed the other being in control as well, but neither was willing to just surrender without a fight. Sometimes Alex won, sometimes Korra won, and this time, it looked like Alex was about to win.

Until…

"Oh my…" The familiar voice of a certain pregnant lady broke through the teens ears. They instantly separated, looking at the direction Pema's voice had come from. They found her, holding her hand over the eyes of her youngest daughter, who was walking beside her.

"Mommy I can't see!" Ikki whined, trying to remove her mother's hand. She failed. Cheeks blazing in embarrassment, Korra buried her face in Alex's armour clad chest. Whilst it wasn't the most comfortable thing, she just couldn't face anyone who'd seen her like that.

"Ikki, you're being very rude." Pema snapped, shutting her daughter up. "We… ahem, we'll be leaving now." She said to the teens as she walked away, practically dragging Ikki with. Alex, being the only one who saw her face as she walked away, was the only one to see the suggestive grin she put on before leaving the teens to their… devices.

Damned pregnancy hormones…

"I've never been so embarrassed…" Korra murmured into the Detective's chest, making him release a mock-gasp of horror.

"You're embarrassed to be kissing me?" He asked, feigning hurt. Korra looked up at him with a glare.

"Har har…" She chuckled sarcastically. Alex grinned cheekily in response, making the young Avatar roll her eyes. Well, at least she wasn't nervous anymore. That was a plus.

Ok, so this chapter is shorter than most, but to be fair, I haven't worked on this story for a while. Sorry. I seem to go through phases, one franchise after the other. It's a vicious circle, one I'm not sure I can break. Don't expect updates on this story anytime soon. I'm just not really feeling any inspiration. Sorry.