As the fighter fleet launched into space and the commandos prepared themselves the ground forces started getting ready. All civilians had been evacuated into bunkers built into the mines in the FIM and the army and navy prepared to fight off any alien attempt to establish a beach head. It would be the single biggest military operation in FIM history.

Written pre /r/worldpowers reset

[0500h May the 16th 2063]

The sound of the railguns firing was thundering through the city. A rhythmic hammering that shook the city each time they fired. Looking out the window Korra could see Galaxy transport VTOLs, SM-219 Planet civilian VTOLs, and their, armed to the teeth, war counterpart the Hellcaster flying around. Other jets were also patrolling in the skies. If she zoomed in on her HUD she could see Mosquito VTOL fighters being launched into space, at incomprehensible speeds. Like their insect namesake, they looked tiny at this distance.

The streets were deserted, except for the Ariete tanks driving around and drones flying, and swarming through the streets. She was going to receive it any time now. The order to mobilize, and report to her regiment. The only thing she could do was wait.

Asami came up to her from behind, and put a hand on her shoulder. "You should have evacuated like the others, this way we're just both going to die." Korra could only hate, and admire Asami's bravery. "You know that wasn't going to happen. I won't leave my city, my home, as it burns to the ground. Besides I still have research to do, research that could help us win." Korra cringed, of course Asami wouldn't leave when she had work.

"Anyways I have this for you I think you should use it." Korra turned around, and her jaw nearly fell off. "ASAMI! THAT'S AN OMNI TOOL 2, THAT'S TERRAN ARMS RESEARCH! IT'S ILLEGAL TO TAKE OUTSIDE OF A RESEARCH FACILITY!" Is she crazy? Korra thought. "Do you want us both in jail when this is over?!" Korra shouted. "Calm down, this might be the end of the human race." Asami gulped when she said it. "I think legal issues can wait, the most important thing is that we win. If this can help us win, I will happily spend a few years in jail, just promise me that you will visit."

Korra couldn't believe it, Asami had broken the law and it wasn't just a small crime. Asami wouldn't even walk over a street if a car was flying above it, and she had just committed one of the worst crimes in the FIM. "Sure I'll visit you." Korra managed to spit out. She had to collect herself. "But this isn't going to work with my suit, it's not even calibrated." "Oh I have that covered. Stand still for a moment."

Asami took off Korra's old Omni Tool, put on the new one and then she stepped behind Korra and fiddled with something in her HUD. "Aw!" Korra said when she felt a shock in her neck. "Sorry!" Asami said, and then stepped out in front of Korra while wiping her hands in her shirt. "There, should be all done, try it." Korra raised her forearm up to her head. She admired the delicate piece of engineering for a while. It consisted of two gloves on each hand and a large arm piece covering all of her lower arm. It was all painted in a jet black color, and looked rather stylish. Then she lowered her arm, and went through the tests. Blade, tazer, on both hands, knuckle blades, motorized joints, gecko tape surfaces and finally the spider string. Everything worked as it should.

"Also the blade can be electrified now, try it." Asami said pointing at the blade. "You have got to be kidding me." The blade sprung out, and Korra watched as electric charges danced on it.

"Wow, thanks Asami. But what are you going to do while we're fighting?" "I think I will have to get out, Terran Arms has a secret research facility, I will be transferred there." Korra couldn't just leave her defenseless. She walked over to her bag, and looked through it until she found what she needed. "Catch!" Korra said as she threw the TRAC 1 rifle to Asami. "How do you have this?" Asami asked as she catched the rifle with both her arms, and bent a little under it's weight. "I sneaked it home when we switched to the TRAC 2. I couldn't just let the gun I had cared so much about for years sit and gather dust in some arsenal. Or worse yet be sold at an auction to the highest bidder." "But that's Il-..." Asami stopped mid sentence, she couldn't really condemn anyone for breaking the law anymore. "There's 5 magazines in the bag, and a box with 100 rounds, use them wisely. Also there should be every attachment in the bag, but I don't have any grenades, and take my Omni tool you could need it. If not for defense then to call for help."

Korra's Omni tools blinked red, the new as well as the old one. "That's the signal, I guess this is goodbye for now. If I don't return then ... Then keep fighting, you have to for humanity, so many nations have given up but we won't. Not until it's over for good." Korra looked away from Asami to hide a tear, and started walking towards the door, TRAC 2 in hand, TX-1 Repeater by her side and head sunk into her chest.

"Korra wait, there's something I want to say." Asami said grabbing her hand. Korra wiped away the tear. "What is it?" She said trying to keep her voice from breaking. "It's just that, that this time with you, even though we have been waiting for the end of the world, has also been one of the best times of my life. When I'm with you I feel free, you bring joy and happiness to everything, and you have given me hope. I think what I'm trying to say is that, Korra I love you."

Korra felt a jolt going through her with those words. Her head shot back up, and she knew what to do. She turned around on a dime in a millisecond, it might even have been one due to the nano suit she was wearing, and took Asami's face with her hands, and pulled her in for a kiss. Asami was at first surprised, but she quickly accepted the kiss, and they stood like that for what seemed to be an eternity. Eventually Korra let go, and looked into Asami's eyes. "Asami, I love you too." She said, she wanted to stay like this forever but knew she couldn't, so she let go. "I promise I won't let them take our city!" She declared, she felt invincible. "Just be safe, please." Asami said concerned. "I will." Korra said as her Omni tool blinked again. "I really have to go now. See ya when it's over." Korra said as she jogged out the door, and leaped over the railing. Falling all 5 stories before landing with a thunder, and cracking the floor. She knew this would be a good day.