"Finally, I get to go home tomorrow, Naga," Korra said to her companion as she sat down next to her. She had just got back from a very boring meeting with the Earth King. It was about five and she was hungry and tired. Korra was just happy it was finally her last day in Ba Sing Se, and she could get back to her wonderful boyfriend. "In a few days we'll be back in Republic City, and our lives will be back to normal, for a little while."

Naga then lifted her head off the ground and licked Korra's face leaving a trail of saliva behind. "Naga, I love you, but this is gross," she complained as she wiped off some of the saliva. Korra then got up and entered her house and grabbed a towel, removing the saliva from her face. It was then that the phone had to ring.

"Hello?" Korra answered as she continued rubbing the saliva off of her.

"Korra, its Dakota. So whatcha doing?"

"You called me just to ask me what I'm doing?"

"Well, actually, before Mako left for work earlier today he wanted me to make sure you're all ready for when you come back. I think he hinted at me to make sure you look like super sexy for him when you return."

Korra blushed at that. "So what? You're going to give me clothing advice over the phone?"

"Hell yeah! Come on, Mako is probably going to want you once you come back. You have to look super sexy. I suggest you buy a sexy mid-thigh dress in a fiery red in Ba Sing Se."

"Yeah right, Dakota. Dakota, we might've known each other for a bit over four years, but you mustn't know I do not wear dresses unless absolutely necessary. The only occasion I'll wear a dress is if I'm going to some big party."

"Korra, you so need to get into your more feminine side. I have a question for you though. When are you and Mako getting married?"

Korra blushed thinking about the subject. "I don't know. I don't even think Mako's even considered us being married. There was this one time four years ago that he asked about our future, but after that there was nothing ever said about it again."

"Korra, come on! You've been going out for over four years! You already had sex! You practically live together, and you're not married! Korra, if you hold off getting married any longer you're going to end up pregnant and you two aren't married."

"Wait, why are we even-" she started before there was a loud knock at the door. "Hold on." Korra placed the phone on the table and walked to the door. She opened the door to find nobody, but Naga sleeping on the ground. Confused, she closed the door, but in the process of going back to the phone, she stepped on a piece of folded up piece of paper. She picked it up and walked back over to the phone and picked it up.

"Dakota, I just got the weirdest note," Korra said as she opened the note up and read it.

"What? Some kind of note from the Earth King or something?"

"No, somebody wants to meet me at a restaurant called Laogai Luxury that's supposed to be nice. Frankly, it sounds more of a spa. I don't think I should go, I have no idea who this person is."

"What's the note say first of all?"

"Umm, 'Avatar Korra, I'd like you to meet me at Laogai Luxury in two hours for a nice meal for your last night in Ba Sing Se. It's a really nice restaurant that I don't believe you've been at yet. Please just come, I won't harm you.' Dakota it just doesn't sound like a good idea."

"Korra, you're the Avatar, and I don't think some strange earthbender is any match against you. Look on the bright side, you get a free meal. Just go, it's not like the person can murder you or anything since you're going to be in a public place and the Avatar."

Korra thought about her reasoning and it was true. She'd get a free meal and she couldn't get killed. "I guess I'll go. I'll talk to you later, Dakota."

"Hi, I'm supposed to meet someone here," Korra greeted the host as she walked up to the podium.

The man looked down at the sheet of paper at the podium, and then up at Korra who looked like she did any other day with her parka on. "Oh, Avatar Korra! Yes, there is a person here to meet you, but the person has requested me to blindfold you and take you to your table." He pulled out a black blindfold and showed her.

Korra raised an eyebrow thinking something suspicious was going on. "You know if this is a trap I can go into the Avatar State at will and kill you. You're not some undercover enemy trying to smuggle the Avatar now are you?"

The man stepped out from behind the podium and held the blindfold in front of her eyes. "No, I am not an undercover enemy. Will you please just put the blindfold on?"

"Fine." She grabbed the blindfold from the man and tied it so it was covering her eyes. "You even think about touching me somewhere your hand doesn't belong, that's the last you're going to see that hand."

The man held his hands up as if he was surrendering even though she couldn't see him. The man gently placed his hands on her shoulders and started to guide her way through the restaurant. When the man stopped her she thought she could take off her blindfold, but when she attempted to the man swatted her hands away and told her to stay.

Korra could hear him walk away from her, but she was just wondering what the hell was going on. She was standing somewhere in the middle of a restaurant waiting for something to happen. She was just getting irritated.

Korra then felt the man's hands back on her shoulders and he began pushing her again. It wasn't as long as a walk, but she just wanted to take her blindfold off and see what was happening. Once they stopped she felt the man's hand retreat from her shoulders and someone else's hand in her own guiding her into what she thought was a booth.

"You may take your blindfold off now, Miss Avatar," someone with a deep voice informed.

"Finally." She grabbed the back of the blindfold and untied the knot. When she finally removed her blindfold she was surprise with the sight in front of her. Mako was standing there with a smile on his face, with a bottle of red champagne in a bucket of ice.

"Surprise," he grinned as he placed the bucket with champagne on the table.

Korra was still getting over the shock until it finally registered in her brain. She jumped out of the booth and threw her hands around his neck and started kissing him. Mako was surprised with the sudden kissing, but quickly responded to her and placed his hands on her hips.

"What are you doing here?" Korra asked as she pulled away from their kiss.

"I had a few days off from the station and I decided to come and see you. You know I can leave," he joked as he walked away from her with his hands up.

"I didn't mean it like that," she explained as she grabbed his hand even though she knew he was just joking. "I'm just confused."

"Well, I was bored at my apartment without you there, and I decided to visit you. Plus, I thought it'd be nice if we shared a nice romantic dinner in Ba Sing Se. Now why don't you take a seat, Miss Avatar?" he offered as he gestured to the booth.

"Why I'd love to, Mr. Cool Guy." She took a seat in the booth and then Mako followed by sitting on the other side of the table. "I'd love some champagne," she hinted as she grabbed the champagne from the bucket, but was soon taken from her by Mako.

"I think I should open this. The last time you opened a bottle of champagne you ended up hitting Bolin in face," he reminded as he started to take the paper off.

"Mako, that wasn't my fault! Bolin shouldn't been standing right next to me. He's just lucky he wasn't holding Bella or else things would've been worst."

"Korra, I just don't want to get sued by a stranger in Ba Sing Se."

"Oh fine," she pouted as a waiter passed by. "Hey, waiter! Two wines glasses."

"Do you remember Bolin falling down onto the floor since the cork hit him so hard?" he asked as he pulled the cork off the bottle.

Korra then started to laugh at the memory. "How can I forget? It was so frickin funny! Bolin was rolling on the ground holding his face where the cork hit him and Asami shoved Bella in my hands so she could help him. I was laughing so hard I was afraid I was afraid I was going to drop Bella on the floor and join Bolin on the floor. I felt bad for Bolin, I really did, but I just couldn't stop laughing."

It was then that the waiter brought two wine glasses for them and menus. "Let me know when you're ready to order," he said as he dismissed himself.

"So anyways, what was with the weird note telling me to come here?" she asked as he was pouring champagne into the glasses.

"I just wanted to surprise you, like really surprise you," he answered as he handed her a glass.

"You know, I really wasn't considering about coming here. When I got the note I was talking to Dakota on the phone and she convinced me that I should because I'd get a free meal."

"You know, about that…I asked her to call you at that exact time. I knew you wouldn't go if someone wouldn't convince you. So earlier today I asked Dakota to call you at five and everything worked out perfectly."

Korra just chuckled at his confession. "I'll admit that's good, Mr. Hat Trick."

"Come on let's propose a toast before we look at the menus," he declared as he held his glass up.

"What kind of toast?" she questioned as she mimicked him.

"A toast celebrating us. We've been together for over four years now, we've known each other for five, and it's been some of the best years of my life. I can't imagine my life without you in it," he proposed as he clinked their glasses together.

"Both are true," she said as took a sip of the champagne.

"You remember when you said that five years ago?" he asked as he took a sip.

"Yeah, I remember. I wanna hear you say it though. Say it and I'll do anything you want me to do tonight," she seductively whispered to him while flicking the end of his chin with her free index finger.

"Fine, I'll say it. You're the Avatar and I'm an idiot."

"Both are true. Now, Mr. Idiot let's figure out what we're going to eat," she addressed as she put her glass down and picked up the menu and started looking at it.

Mako smiled at the sight as he maneuvered his hand into one his pockets to feel the velvet box and his other hand into the other pocket to feel a slightly bigger box. She just said she'd do anything for him, but even if she didn't he was sure she'd say yes.

She has no idea what I have planned for her tonight. Tonight, Korra will finally be mine.

"Are you ready to leave yet?" Mako had paid earlier and was ready to go to the next location.

"Ok, but where are we even going?" she asked as she slid out of the booth and stood up.

"Oh I think you'll love it. You've probably been there before." He slid out of the booth too and took her hand and lead her out of the restaurant. Once they were out of the restaurant, he shifted Korra so she was in front of him. He then started to unwrap his scarf from his neck and placed it around her eyes to use as a blindfold. "Just in case you haven't been there," he whispered into her ear and then started to kiss her neck.

"Mako," she moaned as he placed his hands on her hips and pulled her closer, "we're in public." Usually she wouldn't mind if they were showing off their affection, but something was a bit off. "Why do I need to be blindfolded anyways?" she asked.

"Oh when were you so picky about showing off our affection in public?" he whispered into her ear then bit down hard on her neck making her let out a moan. "And so the next location is a total surprise for you. And if you do what I ask you to do once we're there, I'll make sure you all of your personal needs are taken care of," he seductively stated as he licked the shell of her ear making a shiver run down her spine.

"There's just something a bit off. I don't know, but," she started before she turned around and managed to wrap her arms around his neck, "take me to the location you're talking about. Then maybe I can also help you with your personal needs."

"I don't need help with that Miss Avatar, but I just need you to do what I want you to do."

"Well, take me there, City Boy. I can't see, and I want to answer this question of yours so we can go back to my house. I want to satisfy both our needs."

Mako picked up Korra bridal style while she laughed at his ridiculous style of transportation, but she wasn't going to complain. Mako knew it was most likely she's say yes, but there was always 'what if' in his head. He did know it was highly unlikely she knew what he was up to.

She has no idea what she's in for.

"Mako, are we there yet? I swear you've had to walk like twenty miles," she complained even though she wasn't the one doing all the work.

"Korra, it's been more like two miles. I just passed your house and Naga a few minutes ago."

"Oh come on, Mako! Where are you taking me?"

"We're here," he said as he placed her on the ground.

"Finally." He then removed his scarf from her eyes to be surprised from the sight in front of her. "M-Mako, how'd you know about this place?" she asked as walked over to the fountain and took in the sight of the torches lit with fire around the fountain and the fire sparkling off of the fountain's water.

Mako placed his scarf back on his neck, and was about to walk up to her and wrap his arms around her. He then thought of an idea and halted his walking a few feet away from her. "Oh, you know. An old friend of mine told me about it, and how it's perfect for such an occasion," he answered as he got out a blue velvet box.

"Occasion?" she questioned as she continued to look at the sparkling water.

"Turn around."

"What?" She turned around to see such a surprising sight. Right there in front of her was Mako with a blue velvet box in his hand and he was on one knee.

"Korra, we've been going out for over four years now. We've had trouble ever since we've meet, but it was paradise for me just knowing that you were in my life. You may be crazy and drive me crazy, but you drive me crazy in the best ways."

"Korra, you may be the Avatar, but if you were just an ordinary person I'd still love you. When you lost your bending all those years ago, and if you didn't get it back, I would've been there to support you no matter what. I haven't chose you over all the other women in the world because you're the Avatar, but because if you aren't in my life I couldn't imagine my life without you in it. I'm honored just to be in your life. I love you with all my heart, Korra."

"I want to be by your side for the rest of our lives. Korra, what you said all those years ago was true. We are meant to be together. We're complete opposites, but we're perfect and we're meant to be together. You've brought out the better side of me over the years, and I wouldn't want it to be any other way."

"I love you, Korra, and it'd mean the world to me if you'd say yes to my question. Korra, will you do me the honor of marrying me?" He then opened the box to reveal a beautiful ring to her.

Her eyes widen in shock and amazement. The band of the ring was simple and silver, but what was really amazing was the jewel or actually jewels. The center jewel was a traditional round diamond. On both sides of the diamond were smaller blue sapphire stones that accentuate the beauty of the diamond center stone and added a unique touch. Finally, on either side of the blue sapphire stones were two much smaller diamonds that further added to the uniqueness of the ring.

So many things were running through her head. Earlier that night, she had noticed that he kept emphasizing the word 'miss' when relating to her, and now it made sense to her. She just thought he was doing it for the fun of it, but she realized it must've been a hint to what he was going to ask her. Now, they were standing at Firelight Fountain, and he was proposing to her.

She continued to stare at the beautiful ring, and then raised her stare back up to Mako's face. He was smiling, but she knew he was probably a nervous wreck because she wasn't saying anything. His words really touched her, and she just couldn't form the word.

So she walked up to him, and pulled him up from his position. She gave him a soft smile before kissing him on the lips and letting her arms wrap around his neck. He put his free hand on her hip while his other continued to hold the box which contained the ring. She was so distracted by their kiss that she hadn't realized a single tear escaped her eye, and slid down her cheek.

"Yes Mako, I'll marry you," she answered as she pressed her forehead to his.

"You've just made me the happiest man in the world, Korra. Now, why don't you give the ring a try?" He pulled his forehead away from hers. He took the ring from the box and showed it to her up close.

"Ok," she agreed as she gave him her left hand. Mako shoved the velvet box back into his pocket then took Korra's finger and slid the ring onto it. She brought her hand up to her face to get a close up view of it. "Mako, where did you even find a ring like this? I've never seen one like this."

"A little over a year ago, I was looking at rings in this one shop just to get a feel for what kind of rings there were. Then I stumbled upon that ring." He pointed to the ring on her finger. "There wasn't another in the store like it, and I knew I had to get it for you. It even came with the wedding ring that goes with it, and I got them both for a good price. Korra, the price wouldn't have mattered though, I knew it was a perfect ring for you, and I had to get it for you."

"How come you waited a year to propose to me though?" It wasn't that she minded, but she was just curious.

"I don't know. Well, I had to go down to the South Pole to ask for your parents' marriage blessings, and you had to be on leave to somewhere so you wouldn't suspect anything. When you left for Ba Sing Se I knew it was time for me to prepare for you to be mine."

"Wait, did you happen to run into Kandice while you were there?"

"Yes, at first she thought I got you pregnant, but then she was thrilled. She was actually a huge help though." He then turned Korra around by the shoulders to view the fountain and the torches lit around it. "You see, I wasn't planning on proposing to you here, but Kandice brought it up. She said it was a perfect place based on our relationship. Fire and water collide, unlikely elements are the perfect combination. Without the other, this place wouldn't be complete. In our case, we wouldn't be complete." He then wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her against him.

Korra was thinking about what he just said. She had told Kandice that over four years ago, but she still remembered it. She knew she had to remember to thank her later for that. The Firelight Fountain was a perfect place for Mako to propose to her. "You're right, I can't imagine my life without you. If you weren't in my life, I wouldn't be complete." She placed her hands over his hands and gave them a slight squeeze.

He moved his lips near her ear and whispered, "I have another surprise for you, but first," he removed his hands from her waist and he took his scarf from his neck and used it as a blindfold again, "just so you don't peek." He then heard her grumbled in annoyance.

He stepped back a few feet and reached down into his other pocket. He brought out the box and opened it to reveal the betrothal necklace. He took it out of the box and looked at it for a moment before smiling. He closed the box up and returned it back to his pocket. He walked back up to Korra then lightly pushed her a little so she could see more of her reflection when he would remove his scarf. He gently placed the necklace around her neck and secured it in the back for her. He then looked at her reflection in the water thinking it looked beautiful on her.

He removed his scarf from her eyes and then whispered in her ear, "Look down."

Korra did what he said to do, and was again amazed with what she saw. It was a simple blue ribbon like most typical betrothal necklaces, but it was the pendant that was amazing. It was a fire and water yin and yang design. The water had a slight white triangle in it to make it look more real and a small flame. The fire was designed to look like a fireball in the darkness and a small teardrop of water. Once again, Korra was speechless because of its beauty.

She turned around again and smiled at him again while wrapping her arms around his neck and wrapping her left leg around his hip. She then kissed him again. Mako placed his one hand on her thigh that was on his hip while grabbing her other, encouraging her to wrap that leg around his hips too. Eventually, she complied with what he wanted. She started to play with the hair at the nape of his neck while plunging her tongue into his mouth.

"Why?" she asked as she licked his lips. "Not that I'm complaining, but why did you make me a betrothal necklace?" She then halted her kissing and rested her forehead against his.

"I wanted to follow your tribe's customs while also following Republic City's. I also went to the South Pole to make your betrothal necklace, your dad helped me. Plus, this will show you my loyalty to you," he finished off then started kissing her again.

"I love you, Mako," she whispered as she pulled away.

"I love you too, Korra," he whispered as he moved to capture her lips again.

She moved her hands to caress his jaw again while her tongue plunged into his mouth again. There were so many sparks like it was a new beginning and she couldn't get enough. While they were kissing she hadn't realized that a few tears of happiness escaped her eyes. She was crying because she was going to be able to spend the rest of her life with the man she loved with all her heart.

They had their fair share of fights and disagreements, but that only made them human. For them, it was paradise, just knowing that the person who made them crazy in the best way was in their life. They were complete opposites, but in this case, opposites attracted together. With the help of friends and family, the Avatar and the firebender police officer had overcome their differences, and made it all work out. Without the help of their friends and family, for all we know the helplessly in love Avatar and police officer may have never even gotten together all those years ago.

What mattered was that they were finally together, and meant to be together. All those years ago when Korra admitted to Mako that they were meant to be together it was true. It was like she was foreshadowing their future. After five long years it was finally time for the Avatar and police officer to take the next big step in their relationship, marriage.

Before all of that happened though, the Avatar and the police officer were celebrating their engagement, and making up for some lost time in the last two months. There they were, alone, at the Firelight Fountain, otherwise known as a location that represented their relationship, kissing like there was no tomorrow and holding one another like their life depended on it. Who knows what their lives would've been like if Korra wasn't the Avatar or if she never snuck off to Republic City.

Avatar Korra could've had any man in the world, but she chose Mako, who was once a street rat. He might've had a tough past and did some horrible things, but she understood why he did what he did. There were many problems in her own past with her duties, friendships, personal life, and romantic relationship, but that's just the Avatar's life. She was literally in the arms of the love of her life, kissing him and couldn't wait until they got married. They got off on the wrong foot and had many complications in their friendship and romantic relationship, but they overcame those. What truly mattered was that she now had Mako and he would be by her side for the rest of her life.

Man, I cut this short to my deadline, and this took way longer than it should've. So this was the final chapter to Trouble in Paradise:(

Now, the surprise I that I mentioned a while ago is... that there's going to be a squeal to this story! I'm not doing a wedding chapter! I know nothing of weddings so I'm not doing it so the squeal will be a two years later. Check out my profile for a few more details and again in another week or two for more details. I will say that there were a few foreshadowing scenes in the last like seven chapters, including this one. You can also check my profile because I have the link to Korra's engagement ring, future wedding ring, and betrothal necklace on there.

Since this is the end of Trouble in Paradise please review your final thoughts. You can say whatever you want. Say what you liked/loved, hated, what you want to see more of, and suggestions so I know how to improve my next story. And if you haven't reviewed this story once please do, I just want to know what you thought of the story, good or bad thoughts. Anyways, thank you all who have reviewed and read this story.

Well, this is the end of Trouble in Paradise. I hope you liked this story and I hope you continue to read the squeal. See you around fellow readers: )