Mortal Kombat Legends: Heroes Rising

by KnightGomora1994

A War God and A Leaf in the Wind

Within Earthrealm, at a temple that is hidden in fog, hammering is heard within the temple as two dwarves are working in a forge. Footsteps are soon heard as the two looked seeing an ash covered warrior walked into the room to head to the bifrost. "Hey, you've gotten a message from an old friend... Seems important." the blue dwarf stated as he tossed a scroll to him. The warrior caught the scroll and unwrapped it, finding its written in the language he's more familiar with, but recognized the signature. "So, you plan on going...?" he asked him.

Looking upon it, the warrior's eyes squinted as he looked to the bifrost and tossed the scroll into the fire letting it burn. "I may as well... I owe him a debt that must be repaid." he said to him and looked to the bifrost. "But to get there, the Bifrost won't be able to take me to the realm I need to get to..." he stated.

"Then how do you plan to get there brother...?" asked a mysterious voice from his hip.

"Raiden showed me a way on how to pass between realms with his own magic... It may be different from mine, but I've found a way to adapt it to my own." the warrior explained as he focused all his magic into making a portal to the realm Raiden is residing in. As it opened, the dwarves were amazed seeing the portal that was formed through fire.

The blue dwarf nodded finally amazed of what he had just witnessed, and walked up looking at it. "I gotta say, foreign magic's sure can be impressive, but this here...? This is something ya gotta share with me." he said to him.

"And continue hearing you for the rest of my journey...? Not a chance..." the warrior replied to him as he walked towards the portal.

"What of your son brother...? Wouldn't he want to join you on this journey...?" asked a voice stated to him.

"Atreus is on his own journey... This is something I must handle alongside Raiden." the warrior stated as he walked to the portal. "But I will let you join me so that I may call upon your council, head..." he commented as he looked to a horned head that was dangling on his hip.

"Oh yes, call upon me when ya feel like it... big grump..." the head mocked him and rolled his eyes seeing they wandered into the portal. "I just hope nothing unexpected happens while we're there..." he prayed in hopes that nothing will happen... wishful thinking, but given a certain Spartan's reputation, you would be surprised.

Upon arriving in the realm of the Four Nations, the warrior walked out of the portal seeing the city itself but looked out towards the ocean seeing the statue of Avatar Aang. "So this is the realm that Raiden is residing in..." he commented and looked towards Air Temple Island. "He must be waiting there on that island..."

"Well I hope you know how to swim brother, because the water is probably really cold..." the head stated to him.

Suddenly, chuckling is heard from behind them as three members of the Agni Kai's showed up walking towards him. "Well look at this boys... seems we got ourselves an outsider who's playing dress up..." said the leader who observed the warrior who soon glanced back to him and his gang. "But he's got a lot of muscle, we could use someone like you in Lightning Bolt Zolt's gang..." he offered.

"I have no interest in joining this Lightning Bolt Zolt... I suggest you move along, before you do something you'll regret." the warrior stated to him and started walking away.

Hearing it, the leader of the small group scowled at him and bends fire in front of him, forcing him to stop. "Maybe you didn't hear me whitey... I'm offering you a lot of money, Lightning Bolt Zolt is rich, he can make you the richest guy in Republic City..." he stated to him. "So do us all a favor, take the offer..."

Hearing it, the white warrior let out a single chuckle and turned to them showing his face as the gangsters were surprised to see his appearance. "You remind me of a Persian who offered me the same thing in regards to riches... I took his life instead, persist in making me this offer..." he clenched his fists as flames surround it. "You'll be joining him..."

"I'd listen to him if I were you lads..." said the head as the gangsters looked to it as their eyes widened. "Besides... you wouldn't last five minutes against him." he stated as the gangsters panicked from seeing him talk. "Oh let me guess lads, you're not used to seeing a talking head...?" he asked them as the gangsters screamed and ran off into the city. "I'll take that as a yes..."

Till suddenly he was smacked by the white warrior to get him to shut up. "Next time you want to help, don't..." he stated to him as he stuffed him in a bag to hide him from anyone who would get the wrong idea and looked towards the island. "Now... let us head toward the island..." he stated as he headed to find a boat that will get him to Air Temple Island.

Before he could, he heard the sound of a radio and looked towards it, hearing its broadcast. "Good Morning Republic City, this is Shiro Shinobi coming to you live on Republic City News Radio! Republic City welcomes a new citizen into our arms. Avatar Korra! After years of seclusion in the South, this master of water, earth, and fire seeks to add airbending to her list of skills. And under the tutelage of Tenzin, Avatar Aang's son, she should go far. But will this cool, calm, collective master of air be able to tame this hotheaded teen?" he asked over the radio.

Hearing this, the white warrior squinted his eyes knowing the answer to it. "Likely not..." he stated and head towards the docks to catch the next boat to Air Temple Island.

Meanwhile on Air Temple Island at the Yin and Yang courtyard, Korra was reading the newspaper to her new friends and her teacher. "And, in the final round, the Buzzard Wasps won with a decisive knockout!" she exclaimed and lowered the news paper and looked to Tenzin. "What do you say we go to the arena tonight, catch a pro-bending matches?" she asked as she felt enthusiastic about it.

"I'm in, I could go for some excitement in this realm..." Kung Lao stated as he ate some breakfast with his comrades and looked over to Liu Kang. "What do you think Liu?" he asked him.

"I'm all for learning things about this new world, and seeing this pro-bending might be interesting." Liu Kang commented as he looked towards Korra. "Kung Lao and I would be more than willing to go with you to the arena."

"So would we!" said Rainbow Dash as she stood up on the table. "I can really use some action right about now." she stated only to get pulled down by Rarity.

"I share your enthusiasm Rainbow Dash, but this is Tenzin's decision... wouldn't you agree?" she asked the airbending master as she looked towards him.

"I most certainly agree Ms. Rarity, in fact that sport is a mockery of the noble tradition of bending." Tenzin stated as he sipped from his cup.

But Korra wasn't going to give up on the subject. "Come on, Tenzin! I've dreamed about seeing a pro-bending match since I was a kid, and now I'm just a ferry ride away from the arena." she pointed behind her.

"Korra, you're not here to watch that drivel. You're here to finish your Avatar training." Tenzin said sternly and highly against the idea of going to the arena. "So, for the time being, I want you to remain on the island." he said to her.

Approaching the table, Raiden sat beside Korra and set up his breakfast. "I'm afraid Tenzin is right, Korra... you can't go to the arena unsupervised, and against his wishes." he stated as he drank his tea.

"Is that why you and Tenzin are keeping the White Lotus sentries around, to watch my every move?" Korra asked him annoyingly as she gestured to the White Lotus sentries that stood guard around the area.

"Yes. In order to learn airbending, I believe you require a calm, quiet environment, free from any distractions." Tenzin informed her, not noticing the bored expression on her face.

But Korra smiled softly, despite still feeling disappointed at the subject. "All right, you're the master..." she said to him as she looked away.

But Twilight reached over and touched her shoulder to comfort the young Avatar. "Hey, I totally understand how you're feeling... I wanted to see a pro-bending match to observe the various fighting styles of each bending nation. To see how they were adapted to this particular sport." she said to her.

Korra sighed as she leaned back and looked to her, showing her disappointed face. "Well, looks like neither of us are gonna see a match today, or any other day for that matter." she stated knowing it to be true as she held her head back and looked towards the ceiling. "Just when I thought this day couldn't be any crazier..."

Suddenly, sounds from the docks caught the attention of the young Avatar and the Thunder God as they looked towards it and rushed seeing the White Lotus Sentries surrounding a white warrior. "State your business here stranger..." said one of the sentries as he stood ready.

"My business is with Raiden, not with you..." the white warrior stated to them.

"Yet you come heavily armed with weapons we've never seen before... disarm yourself now, or be placed under arrest." the sentry stated to them.

Seeing it as he approached, Flash knew that things were about to get ugly. "It's not a pro-bending match, but something tells me we're about to get more action than we suspected." he said to them.

"Who is he...? What does he want with Lord Rai-" before Korra could ask, she turned to where Raiden was, only to find that he had disappeared from where he was and looked towards the docks, seeing him appear down there. "I really hate it when he does that..." she stated as she rushed down to help him with Twilight, Liu Kang, Sonya and Johnny who followed in pursuit.

At the docks, Raiden approached the sentries touching their shoulders. "Stand down, all of you... he is no threat here." he declared looking to the white warrior who stood before him, smiling as he walked over to him. "Kratos... it has been many centuries old friend." he said to him.

"Yes... and I see you are not as arrogant the last time I saw you Raiden." Kratos stated to him remembering him as Dark Raiden years back.

"I left that life behind... I am a changed god." Raiden replied to him but soon noticed Korra and the others approaching them. "Calm yourselves... its alright, he is a friend." he said to them.

"A friend that wears a bunch of furs and has a rather thick beard?" Rarity asked as she observed Kratos' appearance. "He looks like something out of a nightmare." she stated.

"I assure you Rarity, he is not here to cause harm. Everyone... this is Kratos... the God of War." Raiden introduced him to them as he looked to him.

Surprised of the title, Sonya walked up and looked at him carefully. "The God of War...? As in the Greek Lore, God of War...? But I thought it was Ares who was the God of War, not some barbarian..." she pointed out to him.

"There are things about your myth's and legends that had been hidden from your history. Come, let us discuss this inside..." Kratos said to them as he walked with Raiden to the dining hall.

Korra followed after them and looked towards Sonya, curious about what she knew about this particular god. "You said that this... Ares, was the God of War, what kind of god is that...?" she asked her.

"A violent one... Ares was a powerful warrior for whom the Spartans worshipped and called upon in times of great war and strife. But Ares' tactics were brutal, merciless, he slaughtered any and all who got in his way, and was rumored to have been one of the gods that brought down the walls of Mt. Olympus..." Sonya explained to her as she looked towards Kratos. "But I never heard of this Kratos, and I don't even know where he came from... but I'm sure Raiden will explain everything." she said as Korra nodded her head and followed her to the dining hall and sat down.

"I'm sure the lot of you are aware of your current Greek History about the gods of the Pantheon, but there is a part of that history that has been hidden from you when you were young." Raiden explained as he looked towards Kratos. "Kratos is a warrior of the land called Sparta... considered one of the greatest generals of all. But when his Spartan army faced annihilation at the merciless hands of the barbarians..."

Kratos remembered it well, the day he decided to call upon the one being, who no only saved his life, but also betrayed him. "I made a deal with a god that cost me my soul... and the lives of innocent people... even the lives of my own family." he stated as everyone gasped in horror of it. "I didn't know they were there that night... Ares orchestrated the events along with the Furies who held my oath to Ares. I destroyed the Furies, and broke my oath to him... since that day, I faithfully served the Gods of Olympus... hoping that one day they would rid me of the memories that haunted me... but... when I killed Ares..." he stated only to get a surprised look from Johnny.

"What?! You killed the God of War?! No freaking way!" he exclaimed in shock.

"Not entirely impossible..." said a voice that came from the bag. "Only gods can kill other gods... a feet, not even a mortal can accomplish alone." the voice explained.

Hearing it, Fluttershy could only wonder what was in the bag. "Um... Mr. Kratos, sir... what's in the bag...?" she asked him feeling nervous as to what's inside.

Hearing her question, Kratos pulled it up and opened it, reaching inside grabbing onto it. Pulling out the head of Mimir who acted like he was playing dead as everyone's eyes widened from seeing it, till suddenly. "Hello!" he shouted as everyone screamed at him. "Oh I know, how crazy is it to be seeing a talking head like me? Now, allow me to introduce myself... I am, Mimir... the smartest man alive." he boasted.

Twilight was both frightened, but fascinated from seeing it as she approached him. "Amazing... a reanimated head that can still talk..." she observed him and looked to Kratos. "Did you... by chance...?" she gestured to him.

"Who cares if he did?! The head is talking!!!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed to them.

"Even I find this abnormal, how is that even possible?!" Tenzin asked them.

"It was by his request... he was reborn through the old magics of Freya, the Vanier Goddess. Now... as you were saying head...?" Kratos looked towards Mimir.

"Yes, what I was saying, that only gods could kill other gods. If they had a good reason for it... and Kratos here, had the biggest reason of them all. Ever since he became the Ghost of Sparta... he swore vengeance against Ares for deceiving him into killing his poor wife and daughter." Mimir explained and glanced to the others. "Once Ares was no more, Kratos became the new God of War... but the gods of the Pantheon saw him as a threat... even Zeus."

"Why did Zeus see him as a threat...? Kratos seems like a god that has responsibility." Korra pointed out seeing him for who he is currently.

"It was because Zeus was my father..." Kratos stated to them earning shocked expressions from them. "Therefore, I was born a god... and he tried to kill me."

Pinkie spit out her tea and looked to him. "You were WHAT?!!" she exclaimed only to realize she accidentally spat her tea on Sonya, letting outa nervous chuckle seeing her scowl at her for it. "Sorry, Sonya..."

Korra quickly used her waterbending to get the tea off of Sonya and put it back in Pinkie's cup. "Allow me to explain everyone... you see, after the end of the Great War with the titans, the oracle prophesized that a marked warrior would bring about the destruction of Olympus... Ares believed it to be Kratos' deceased brother Deimos. But it was Kratos all along... Athena deceived Ares to protect Kratos for her own desires. As years went by, Kratos finally killed Ares for what he did... but... Kratos soon learned that the gods had been lying to him. His mother was hidden within the lost city of Atlantis, and his brother, was in the Domain of Death... both of them died. Leading to Kratos' hatred of gods, and his death..." Mimir continued his explanation.

"Jeez... what did this guy do to get Zeus so ticked of with him?" Johnny asked him.

"I was merely following my roll as the new God of War... despite my hatred for the gods, and Athena tried to make me abandon them. But I refused..." Kratos stated to them as he looked to the scar on his abdomen. "This scar... was cased by the Blade of Olympus, a weapon that ended the Great War. Zeus killed me with it once... but when Gaia, the mother of Earth brought me back to life, I made my way to the Temple of the Fates."

"The cruelest of creatures in Greek Lore..." Liu Kang stated earning surprised look from the others as he turned towards them noticing it. "I'm familiar with other myth's as well, alright...?" he said to them. "The Sisters of Fate controlled the threads that contained the lives of every mortal, god, and titan."

"Yes... but they no longer live... once I changed my fate, and the fate of Sparta. I brought Gaia and the other Titans to the present... but what I didn't realize, was that Gaia was only using me. But once I defeated several gods, and titans, it was just me and Zeus..." Kratos explained.

"Ah, but you're missing the source of your vengeance brother... Pandora..." Mimir reminded him, earning surprised looks from the others. "Aye my friends... Pandora, as in Pandora's Box, the box that contained all the great evils in the world. Athena believed that when Kratos first opened it, he used the evils to defeat Ares... but it turns out the evils were released to the gods." he explained.

"Then... would that mean that Raiden is...?" Korra looked towards Raiden along with the others.

Noticing it, Raiden gave them a disapproving look from their reaction. "I am a god of Chinese lore... not Greek..." he stated to them rolling his eyes.

"He wasn't around when the war on Olympus took place, but it didn't stop him from sensing it." Kratos pointed out as he looked to Raiden. "After I killed my father, Athena tried to take the power of Hope from me... I couldn't let her have it, because with it, she could be resurrected."

"So what'd you do...?" Fluttershy asked him. Looking to the scar on his abdomen, Fluttershy quickly realized what he had done to prevent Athena from returning. "You stabbed yourself, didn't you...?" she asked.

"Suicide..." said Scorpion as he walked up crossing his arms. "Not quite the wisest choice..." he stated to him.

"I couldn't let Athena have her power back... so I released it to the world, giving Hope to humanity." Kratos informed them and turned to Raiden. "That's when I met Raiden... he arrived just in time to heal my wounds. Not that I asked for it..."

"You were wronged by the Olympians, and deserved a new life..." Raiden stated to him as he looked towards Tenzin. "I had him travel towards the north, to spend his life in solitude... to train himself to control his anger. His son, Atreus apparently inherited that anger, and had a difficult time controlling it because of his godly powers."

"If that is so, where is your son...? You didn't abandon him did you...?" Tenzin asked him.

Scowling at the question, Kratos knew exactly where he was going with that question but calmed himself. "He is on his own journey, he is old enough to face his own battles. I would have called upon him to join me here, but I wouldn't want to interrupt his journey of discovery through the realms." he explained to them.

"Did you and Atreus journey to many realms like Raiden did...? What is he like...?" Korra asked him curiously.

Noticing it, as well as Twilight's curiosity... Kratos decided to humor their interest, and let out a sigh. "I could say he is a lot like you, strong willed, brave... but maybe a little bit hasty. We did journey to many realms... the first one we journeyed to was Alfheim, the land of the Elves. But when we arrived, it was a place of war. Light and Dark Elves fought for the light... the next realm that I ventured to... was Helheim..." he mentioned to them.

"Helheim...? What is that place...?" Pemma asked him as she served tea.

"You may wish you never asked little sister... Helheim, is the coldest, most desolate realm, no blaze could be lit. Not even fire from this realm could help..." Mimir explained to them as he remembered when they ventured there. "The reason we ventured there was because Atreus had fallen ill due to his godhood... when we arrived, we needed to retrieve the heart of the Gate Keeper, how we did it... well... I cannot even utter the words, cause it may scar ya for life."

"Its alright, we get the picture..." Sub-Zero pointed it out to him understanding what they were fully capable of.

"Yes... the next realms... were the Jotunheim, the home of the Giants... where we scattered the ashes of my wife, Atreus' mother. The next realms, were Muspelheim, Niflheim, but all other realms were lost to us, even Asgard. The home of the gods..." Kratos informed them and looked to Korra. "Then here... when I first learned that Earthrealm merged with another, I felt it best to stay away from the local populations."

"That's perfectly understandable, I mean you stick out like a snowman in the mountains." Korra referred to him by the tone of his skin trying to make a joke about it, only to see he was not amused about it. "R-Right, sorry... but why come here if you don't might me asking...?" she asked him.

"I asked him to come here to help train you..." Raiden informed her as he at some food and looked to her. "Because you have a prime reputation of losing your temper, and Kratos here has trained himself to learn how to control his anger. He may appear intimidating, but he is an excellent teacher..."

"Great, I can use some training from him right now..." Korra said as she looked to Kratos, only to get a scowl from Tenzin who still didn't trust the war god for even a minute.

"Ohhh! This will be amazing to see! So, when do you get started?!" Pinkie asked him beaming a bright smile.

Hearing her voice, Kratos let out a low growl trying to keep his anger under control. "As soon as you get away from me, the better..." he stated knowing he already knows two other people who are just as irritating to him. Pinkie Pie let out a nervous chuckle as she quickly backed away from him, knowing just how intimidating he is.

"You will have to excuse Pinkie Pie, as noble her intentions are, she can sometimes be quite... overwhelming..." Raiden excused Pinkie Pie as she gave him a disapproving look on her face.

Liu Kang smiled and looked towards Kitana as she looked towards him. "But despite your past, it would be an honor to have you here Kratos." he said to him.

"And I look forward to working along side you Liu Kang... and who knows, I might learn something from you as well." Kratos added as took Mimir off the table and put him away.

After trying on the Airbending uniform, Korra knew just by looking at her reflection, she looked ridiculous. "Nope! Not happening! I am not training in this outfit..." she declared as she crossed her arms in defiance.

"Come on Korra, Tenzin is waiting for you." Twilight said to her as she and the others waited on the other side of the door.

"Forget it Twi, there's no way I'm going out there in this." Korra argued with her.

"Come on kiddo, it can't be that bad..." Sonya said to her only to hear Korra let out a frustrating groan as she heard footsteps coming towards the door. The SF Commander looked at her uniform surprised and saw just how uncomfortable she was in them, she immediately showed a grimaced face just from starring at the airbending outfit and backed away. "On second that, its pretty bad..." she stated to her.

"Please tell me the Special Forces didn't have to wear these..." Korra said to her hoping for a positive response.

"Actually no, we wore clothes that were lighter, often heavier, and you would be pushed so hard, you'll be sweating bullets. Trust me, Jax pushed me to be one of the best soldiers in the academy." Sonya gestured to him as she crossed her arms. "And that was before he had his arms torn off."

"Amen to that... if Ermac hadn't taken my arms, I wouldn't be stuck with these..." Jax looked to his prosthetics.

"I think they're cool to be honest..." Korra admitted to him as she patted one of his arms forming a smile. Jax chuckled in return feeling privileged of it, but Korra looked to see Liu Kang and Kung Lao approaching. "I know, I look a bit ridiculous in this getup..." she said to them.

"Could be worse, you'd be drinking with Bo Rai Cho at the Wu Shi Academy..." Kung Lao joked about it.

"Kung Lao...!" Liu Kang scolded him for it and looked to Korra placing a hand on her shoulder. "I know its not your style, but there are ways of altering it, even if its against Tenzin's wishes... here, let me show you..." he approached her and took her sleeves, rolling them up for her to give it a more Korra style out of it. "There... that should add a Korra flare to it..."

Inspecting it, Korra began to feel a little more comfortable with it and sighed relieved. "Thanks Liu, you are a life saver..." she stated as she gave him a hug and walked out of the room, passed Kratos.

He watched the young Avatar head off to see Tenzin, looking back to the others with his arms crossed. "She looks ridiculous..." he stated bluntly.

"Well, thanks for pointing out the obvious Kratos..." Johnny said to him.

"If this were a Spartan training camp, she would be wearing Spartan armor... but given I am in a different realm, I won't force it upon her." Kratos said to him and looked to Raiden as he approached. "Raiden, what else can you tell me of this realm...?" he asked him.

"Not much, but within the shadow of this city, is a dangerous individual named Amon... he is the leader of a group of non-benders called Equalists, who hate benders with a passion..." Raiden explained to him and looked to the others. "You all may be wondering about his intentions, but sadly I don't know... the Republic City Police Department are giving any and all information to Kurtis Stryker, to learn everything he can about him." he informed them of the situation.

“Let’s just hope that he doesn’t show his face around here any time soon... because this movie star has appearances to keep, and a hot headed teenager to look over at the training area.” Johnny informed them as he headed off to follow Korra.

Liu Kang nodded in agreement and followed after him with the others to see how Korra’s training will go. Meanwhile she was walking beside Tenzin as they proceeded to the training grounds. “So, my mother informed me that you've never been able to airbend before.” he mentioned to her as he glanced towards her.

Korra stops in her tracks and sighs deeply, placing her right hand on her head in confusion as to why. “Yeah, but I don't know why. The other elements came so easily to me, but every single time I've tried airbending...” she sticks out tongue and makes a raspberry as the accompanying noise. Erects herself again and puts a hand on her hip; annoyed. “Nothing.”

Tenzin approached her and placed his right hand on her shoulder. “That's perfectly all right. You just need to be patient.” he said to her as he starts to roll down her stripped up sleeves, undoing Liu Kang’s work in rolling them up to make her comfortable. “Often the element that's the most difficult for the Avatar to master is the one most opposite to the Avatar's personality. For Aang, it was earthbending.” He informed her.

Korra glanced to the ground sadly. “Yeah. Well, I'm about as opposite an airbender as you can get.” She stated.

“Let's begin your first lesson.” Tenzin began to proceed up the stares.

Korra sighed in defeat and followed as Kratos approached beside her as she glanced his way. “Don’t suppose there’s any way I can skip this lesson and start with yours is there...?” She asked him.

“Even if there was... I would make your training worse.” Kratos said to her harshly, knowing she will only disgrace herself in the attempt.

“I believe him...” Mimir said from behind the God of Wars back.

She gulped in fear knowing he was serious about it... as she and the others proceeded up the stairs, they saw Ikki, Milo, and Jinora standing before them as they stood in front of a circle filled with whirling gates. Ikki of course was jumping in excitement about it, like a little puppy. “Korra’s gonna airbend! Korra’s gonna airbend!” She said cheerfully.

Seeing the gates, Korra was curious about it. “What is that contraption?” She asked him.

“A time-honored tool that teaches the most fundamental aspect of airbending. Jinora, would you like to explain this exercise?” Tenzin asked her to explain.

Jinora stepped up to explain it. “The goal is to weave your way through the gates and make it to the other side without touching them.” She explained to them.

Twilight and the others arrived as the Princess approached the gates to examine them. “Fascinating, it’s actually really interesting to see an airbending tool in person.” She stated.

“Seems easy enough...” Korra pointed out to the gates feeling confident.

“Don’t get over confident Korra...” Sub-Zero said to her as he crossed his arms, gaining her attention. “Because with this kind of training, there’s always a catch.” He stated.

“Grandmaster Sub-Zero is right, Jinora forgot to say that you have to make it through while the gates are spinning.“ Ikki pointed out to her with a proud smile. Earning a shocked expression from Korra, while Rainbow Dash had a “told ya” look on her face.

Tenzin walked up to the gates and takes on an airbending stance. He twists his hands. He elevates his hands above his head, thrusts his hands forward, releasing a burst of air. His coat flaps in the wind, and the gates start to spin rapidly. The camera switches to an aerial shot of the events, moving forward to the gates, now all spinning. He kneels down and picks up a leaf, allowing it to fly straight into the spinning gates. “The key is to be like the leaf... flow with the movement of the gates. Jinora will demonstrate." he watched as Jinora approached the whirling gates. She decisively runs toward the gates and gracefully weaves through the spinning gates. “Airbending is all about spiral movements. When you meet resistance, you must be able to switch direction at a moment's notice.” he explained to Korra and looked towards her as Jinora made it onto the other side.

Everyone clapped their hands in amazement, Pinkie of course being her usual self, held up a judges card with the number ten on it. “I give her a solid ten on making through!” She cheered out for her.

Jinora meanwhile used her airbending to force the whirling gates to spin at high speeds, giving Korra a chance at trying it. The young Avatar stood ready and looked to the gates. “Let’s do it!” She stated and decisively runs into the airbending tool, colliding against the first panel she encounters. Being thrown to the side, she slams right into the next one. Tenzin grimaces in pain upon witnessing Korra colliding with every panel she comes across along with Liu Kang and Kung Lao.

The Shaolin Monks looked to each other with grimaced looks on their faces, knowing this was going to be tough for her. “I’m gonna bet all my bits she’s going to get a black eye from all this.” He placed the bet and held out his coin pouch in front of Liu Kang.

“No, she might come out with two...” Liu Kang raised the bet as he held out his pouch. They look back to Korra as she is catapulted from panel to panel and eventually tossed out on her behind in front of Tenzin and his children. She scrambles back on her feet. Cut to a frontal shot of the airbending family; they are blocked from view as Korra stands up completely again, an annoyed and determined look across her face. She runs back in, narrowly avoiding the first two gates, but colliding into the next ones. “Be careful Korra!” He called out to her as she continuously got beat up by the gates trying to get through.

Jinora winced as she watched Korra slam against them. “Don't force your way through!” She advised her.

Only to see her slam against another plank and get flung towards another one. “Dance! Dance like the wind!” Ikki instructed her.

But she slammed into another plank and thrown off it. “Be the leaf!” Meelo said to her as he motioned his arms in trying to instruct her.

But in the end, she was grinding her teeth together as she runs up. After getting slammed in the face by a panel so hard, she spins around her own axis a few times before falling knocked out on the ground before Tenzin. grinding her teeth together as she runs up. After getting slammed in the face by a panel so hard, she spins around her own axis a few times before falling knocked out on the ground before Tenzin. Who sighed shaking his as the two Shaolin looked to Korra seeing both her eyes bruised from the gates. “Pay up, there’s two...” Liu Kang held out his hand as Kung Lao paid up his bits in defeat.

Twilight and the others rushed up to check on her. “You okay Korra...?!” the princess asked her.

Groaning in response, Korra looked up to her with her two blackened eyes. “Nothing broken... just my pride. Anyone got any ice...?” She asked them, and right on cue, Rarity used her power to summon some ice and gave it to her so she could put them over her bruises. She took them and placed them over her eyes, letting her exhale from it to relax. “Thanks Rarity...”

“Any time darling...” Rarity responded to her.

Raiden sighed and shook his head from what he saw as Kratos crossed his arms in disapproval. “She has a long way to go...” he said to the war god.

“All the more reason you summoned me here, yes...?” He asked his fellow god and looked to him.

“Yes... Korra may be young, but if she is to become a full fledged Avatar, she needs to get her anger under control.” Raiden said to him and looked towards him. “I’m sure under your teachings, you might be able to help her control it.” He pointed out. Kratos nodded in agreement, and looked towards Korra, seeing her being treated by the Main Six as the helped reduce the swelling in her eyes.

Korra stood in the chart yard, starring at a newspaper image of Lin Beifong, scowling at the police chief and stood in a fighting stance while Twilight and her friends watched. “Airbend!” Korra pushes her arms out in front of her hoping for something to happen. Camera moves back, revealing that she is aiming at the image. But nothing happend as she thrusts her arms back; frustrated. “What is wrong with me? Airbend!” She tried again, but still nothing as the image of Lin still stared at her.

“Ohhh boy, she is about ready to blow...” Rainbow Dash pointed out as she saw just how annoyed she was about it.

Twilight got up and walked towards her. “Now Korra, remember what I taught you about keeping that anger under control...” she said to her. Korra was about to lose it, but she took Twilight’s advice and let out an exhale as she turned away to calm down. But she couldn’t keep it in for long as she turned sharp and shot a blast of fire at the image, burning it to cinders. Twilight was surprised of it and sighed in defeat. “So much for keeping calm...”

“Sorry Twilight, I’m trying, I really am... Aargh! Maybe I'm just not cut out to be an airbender, huh, Guys.” Korra asked them.

“Only if you keep letting your anger get to you...” said a familiar deep voice as everyone looked to see Kratos standing before them.

Korra was surprised to see him, but sighed as she sat down. “Easy for you to notice, but it’s not like you get angry all the time.” She said to him.

“Anger can be a weapon, if you know how to use it... but you Korra, clearly do not.” Kratos stated to her knowing it to be the truth.

Kitana crossed her arms and looked to Korra. “Even if he may be the God of War, his methods might actually help you overcome it...” she said to her.

“Yeah...? Well the least he could do is at least give me a lesson in knowing how...” Korra suggested as she looked towards him.

Kratos looked upon the teenager knowing that she was not going to back down, he glanced away in thought but nodded and looked to her. “Very well...” he approached her and held out his hands for her to hit. “Come on then...” he said to her.

Seeing it, Korra looked to him surprised as she arced her eyebrows. “You want me to hit you...?” She asked him.

“I want you to try...” Kratos replied to her.

Korra knew that he was a war god, he could do anything to make her training hard for her. But she thought it would be okay to humor him, so she raised her fists preparing to practice. Johnny meanwhile watched the scene with Sonya, letting out a chuckle. “This outta be good...” he muttered.

“Be quiet Johnny...” Sonya said to him as she watched them.

Korra exhaled and went to punch one of his palms, only to see Kratos smack her fist away and looked to him in surprise. “Hey, why’d you do that...?!” She asked him.

“Too slow, try again...” Kratos said to her. Korra knew he was testing her, but if this was to help her manage her anger, she felt it was only fueling her. She went for another punch, but Kratos smacked her hand away just to further fuel that rage. “Again, too slow...” he stated to her.

“Stop doing that!” Korra went for another punch only to get smacked again, she growled in frustration as she turned to him. “STOP IT!!!” She went to throw a hard punch, but Kratos grabbed her arm and threw her over, causing her to slam on the ground.

Kratos approached her, seeing her groan from it as she looked to him. “Your anger... you can get lost in it, it will drive away your friends and loved ones. The path ahead of you will be difficult... and you Korra, are clearly not ready to be the Avatar... not yet.” He said to her and walked away from the courtyard.

Seeing him leave, Rainbow Dash too the opportunity to approach Korra and kneel down to her. “You know, he’s actually got a pretty good point... here, let me help you up.” She grabbed her hand and pulled her up from the dirt. “But hey, I’m sure you’ll figure it out somehow.”

“I appreciate it Rainbow... but maybe Lord Kratos is right, maybe I’m not ready to be the Avatar needs me to be.” Korra groaned in frustration at the very thought of it. “I hate it when I’m under pressure!” She cried out knowing it is really frustrating to her. Naga whimpered and approached her, nuzzling her large head against Korra.

Twilight walked up to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. “Korra... we get it. Trust and believe, we really do... in the past, we all had to face tough challenges, and make a lot of hard choices. You’re struggling with yours, but you managed to let go of all that frustration just now, don’t you feel better now that you got it off your chest...?” She asked her.

Realizing it, Korra did feel better now that she didn’t feel all that anger she kept inside. She sighed and sat down feeling relieved of it. “I do now... you know Twilight, when ever I’m around you and the others, I feel like you guys are actually connected to me. You can listen to what I have to say, and help me whenever I feel like I’m in trouble...” she said to her and smiled looking to her. “Now I’m really happy that you guys came to my realm...”

“As are we...” Nightwolf approached her after saying a prayer to the Great Spirit. “Because if we hadn’t come along, you would’ve hade more hardships in your future. I know, because I speak from experience.” He said to her.

“The Matokah... it actually has me curious, why do they call you Nightwolf...?” Korra asked him.

Hearing her question, Nightwolf looked out towards the city and pondered his own past. “It is a past I wish I could forget... but back then, I wasn’t always Nightwolf. I was a young foolish boy named Grey Cloud... I fought, I struggled... but that was when I met Kano. The leader of the Black Dragons...” he stated to her.

“I heard of him through Sonya and Jax, he was ruthless.. but I never thought he had any interest in your people.” Korra said to him as she leaned forward to listen to his story.

“He was more interested in the Matokah relics... he thought he could sell them for a high price on the black market. Little did he know that my people wouldn’t give them up. But... what we lacked in fire power, Kano had within his bio mechanical eye. No matter the efforts of my people, Kano and the Black Dragon slaughtered them like animals... all... accept me...” he pointed out as Korra was shocked to hear of it. “From that day... the Great Spirit came to me... giving me the mantle of Nightwolf.”

Korra couldn’t believe what she had heard, but she sympathized with the shaman and looked to him. “I’m sorry... for the loss of your family. I can’t even begin to imagine what that would feel like.” She lowered her head.

“Like we said sugarcube, we’ve all had it pretty bad... some, harder than most.” Applejack said to her.

“But we all manage to pull through, no matter the struggle...” Scorpion said to her as he was sharpening his spear tip.

She looked amongst the Main Six and the Defenders, seeing just how unique they are, from Shaolin, to S.F., to Lin Kuei, to Shirai Ryu, to Edenians, to Equestrians. She smiled at each and every one of them, knowing they were more than just a team... they were a family. Suddenly her ears perked from the sound of a radio coming from the house. “Ladies and gentlemen! I'm coming to you live from Republic City's Pro-bending Arena, where tonight the best in the world continue their quest for a spot in the upcoming championship tournament.” Shiro Shinobi said on the radio as Korra and the others snuck onto the roof to listen to the spectacle. “Grab your snacks and grab your kids because this next match is gonna be a doozy!” Korra smiled knowing this will be exiting, even if it’s not in person. Moments had passed during the match, and Korra was getting more excited of the thrill while the White Lotus weren’t aware of her and her friends above them. “This Mako's got moxy! He advances, fires two quick shots.” The White Lotus Sentries get excited, but not as excited as Korra as she grinned. “Yomo is hammered back to zone three!” Her grin beams wider from the excitement. “Clock is winding down, can Yomo hold on?. He's teetering on the edge of the ring now.” Korra with a wide grin and clenched fists. “The Fire Ferrets line up to strik-“ suddenly, the radio goes silent.

Korra’s face changed from excitement, to disappointment... Twilight looked to her noticing it as she could almost her snapping sounds, causing her to grimace what’s going through her mind. “Oh boy... that is the sound of her heart shattering...” she stated.

Down bellow, Tenzin was holding the radio cord with a stern look on his face. “Korra, you and your friends come down here please.” He said to them.

Immediately climbing down, Korra gave him angry scowl. “You shut it off at the best part!” she shouted her frustration to him.

“Yeah, I was really enjoying that!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed.

“I thought I made myself clear. I don't want you listening to this distracting nonsense. Raiden and I both...!” Tenzin stated to Korra.

“But it's their radio. And technically, last I checked, you said she couldn't watch a match.” Kung Lao gestures to the White Lotus Sentries as he walked up to him. “You and Raiden didn't say anything about listening to one.” He pointed out to him knowing what he heard.

“You-“ Tenzin grunts, recomposing himself for a moment and points at him. l... you know what I meant!” He stated as a unconvinced Korra stood rather aloof; annoyed. “Anyway shouldn't y-? Shouldn't you be in bed by now?” He turns in annoyance, leaving a trail of wind to ruffle an unimpressed Korra's clothing and hair. Kung Lao and Johnny snickered seeing how defeated he was about that subject, but Korra was feeling less enthusiastic, because it was her one chance to hear the finale of the match, but Tenzin took it from her.

Soon after, she felt a hand on her shoulder, and looked to see that it was Kitana. “Don’t worry about him... not everyone can be so fortunate. But one day, you’ll get your chance.” She said to her and smiled. Korra smiled in return and looked out to the Golden Arena, seeing it glow within the darkness... she knew she needed the right opportunity, but for now... she needed to wait.

At the base rock of Air Temple Island as a sky bison flies past it. At a small meditating area, as the flying bison flies above it and goes away. Tenzin was sitting in front of Jinora, Ikki, Meelo, and Korra, along with Liu Kang and Kung Lao, all perched in lotus while meditating. Korra scratches her behind. She sniffs twice, and eventually opens her eyes. She looked to the three children and the monks, leaning forward to look to them: they are all sitting tranquilly. Upon seeing this, Korra sits up straight again, taking on the meditating posture again. The floorboard squeaks with every movement she makes. Switch to broader side shot. She lowered her head in sigh. “I think I'm doing it wrong.” she pointed out.

“There's nothing to do. Let your mind and your spirit be free, for air is the element of freedom.” Tenzin stated, only to hear Korra chuckles and wave her hands. Tenzin looked to her dismayed. “Is something ... funny?” He asked as he arced his eyebrows.

She looked to him with an angry expression. “Yeah, you're telling me to embrace freedom, but you won't even let me listen to the radio. And forget about leaving this island!” She said to him.

Even at that point, Kung Lao snickered at hearing it. “You have to admit Tenzin, that’s a little hypocritical.” He said to him.

Hearing it from him, Tenzin gave him a stern glare for what he said. “I’m starting to see why you’re a bad influence.” He pointed out to him.

“Only when it’s necessary...” Kung Lao replied with a smirk.

Tenzin sighed and looked to Korra. “Please, Korra. Look at Meelo; he's able to meditate peacefully.” He pointed out to him.

But when Korra turned to look at Meelo. He had a greenish bubble suspended on his nose that increases and decreases with his every breath. He is both drooling and snoring. Korra looked at him in disbelief and pouted a bit. “Actually, I think he's asleep.” she pointed out.

“What?” Tenzin leaned to get a closer look. Turns out she was right, he was sound asleep. “Well, at least he has the relaxing part down.”

Korra sighed in annoyance. “Whatever. None of this airbending stuff makes any sense to me.” she stated.

“I know you're frustrated, but these teachings will sink in over time. Then one day, they'll just click.” Tenzin said to her as he shut his eyes to continue meditating.

Korra looked towards Liu Kang seeing how at peace he was. “You obviously got the hang of this... but how can you be so relaxed from all this?” She asked him.

“Years of training with the shaolin... from childhood, to manhood.” Liu Kang said to her.

Hearing he she takes on a meditating posture and takes a deep breath, but soon after merely a second, she sighs in defeat. “Yeah, it's not sinking in yet.” She gets up and starts walking away. “I'm gonna go get a glass of lychee juice.” She said to her airbending master.

Seeing it, Tenzin was not about to give up on her. “Korra, the meditation's not over yet!” He called out to her, only to be ignored as he looked towards Liu Kang. “Please tell me you weren’t so rebellious when the monks of your realm trained you...” he said to him.

Liu Kang smirked as he opened his eyes, and looked to him. “I was always more disciplined in my training... Kung Lao on the other hand has always been lazy.” He threw his shaolin brother under the bus.

Which result in receiving a disapproving scowl from Kung Lao as he looked towards Liu Kang. “Tattle tale...” he muttered towards him and looked away as Liu had a satisfied smirk on his face.

At that moment, Ikki looked to her father with a smile. “Daddy, can I have some lychee juice too?” She asked him.

Her father gave her a look, to give her one simple answer. “No.” He said to her plainly. Ikki's smile immediately turns to a frown, as Jinora peeks through an eye. Meelo, still asleep, sways forward before falling backward with a groan, where he continues his nap.

Off in a distance, Twilight and the others watched as Korra left as she let of a sigh and sat down. “She just isn’t giving it a chance... we got to figure out a way to help her.” She stated to them.

“And soon, because I think that rebellious teenager is about this close to snapping.” Rainbow Dash held out her hand and showed just how close her fingers were to each other. So close, they could barely touch one another.

“I hear ya Dash... Korra may be a skilled Avatar, but that temper of hers is gonna get her in trouble, just like Kratos said it would.” Applejack pointed out to them.

Letting out a sigh, Rarity continued to file her nails. “If Tenzin were to see things her way, he would have better ways of teaching her...” She said to them.

“But that won’t be easy... Korra is strong willed, but her pride is getting in the way of her training. She needs to find a new method, or sooner or later...”

Pinkie popped up behind her, making her Yelp as she almost jumped out of her skin. “It’s back to the South Pole for her!” She exclaimed.

Sunset gave her a look and rolled her eyes from it. “Way to make it dramatic Pinkie...” she said to her.

Rubbing her chin in thought, Twilight thought long and hard about what needed to be done. She soon glanced towards the arena knowing there will be a pro bending match tonight... till all of a sudden, it hit her. A devious smirk formed across her face as she looked to her friends. “I might have a good idea... but we might get into a heap of trouble for it. Gather round, gather round.” She got them into a group huddle to whisper her plan to them, so no one would hear it.

Several White Lotus sentries stand watch before Korra's room. She laid on her bed feeling discomfort all around... she groaned in frustration as she sat up. Suddenly a knock was heard from her door. “Who is it...?” She sled for who it was.

“Shao Kahn, who do you think?” Said Rainbow Dash from the other side of her door. Korra was surprised of it, but she walked to the door and opened it, seeing her and the rest of the girls standing before her. “Get your boots on girl, we’re busting you out...” She said to her.

Korra was immediately surprised from what she said. “Busting me out...? Where are we going?” She asked them.

“To the pro-bending arena, you wanted to see a pro-bending match...? This your chance to see one.” Twilight said to her.

Surprised in hat she heard, Korra didn’t need a reason to stay on the island. Because she needed to leave before things get crazier for her. "Alright, let’s do it.” She said to them as they nodded in unison. Korra approached the window and as she had it opened to a crack to show a White Lotus member standing below. “No way I’m going anywhere with that sentry down there.” She whispered. She felt a tap from Rarity and looked to her as she held out a shard of ice, and tossed it towards the bushes, gaining the White Lotus Sentries attention as he went to investigate it. A soft grin appeared on Korra’s face as she looked to Rarity. “I should hang out you more often...” she said to her and climbs out the window and jumps out and lands softly in the middle of the courtyard. The others followed in pursuit landing quietly as possible.

They quickly made their way to the rocks edge of the island, and looked over the ocean bellow them. Korra inhaled from the sight and exhaled to calm her nerves, but just as she was about to jump with the Main Seven. “Did you really think it was going to be that easy...?” Asked a familiar voice as Korra panicked without making a sound and saw that it was Liu Kang, Johnny, Sonya, and Kitana standing before them. “You do realize you’ll get in trouble if you go there...” Liu Kang pointed out to her.

Sighing from it, Korra stepped up and looked to him. “Guys, I can’t stay here right now... I need to go somewhere I can actually think. You know this airbending stuff isn’t working out, so please, you have to let us go.” She said to them.

“You misunderstand Korra... we’re not trying to stop you.” Kitana pointed out to her as she earned surprised looks from the Avatar and the Main Seven. “In fact, we’ll be going with you, as escorts...”

“So no funny business kiddo, otherwise you’ll be hearing it from Sonya, or Tenzin.” Johnny said to her as Sonya nodded in agreement. Korra smiled at them and pumped her fists up in excitement, turning towards the water as everyone approached her, and they all jumped into the water together. But before they could reach the water, Korra quickly used her water bending to raise the water up to catch them as it silenced their fall into it.

Watching from the house, Sub-Zero and Scorpion stood on the roof seeing that they are heading to the arena. “Should we tell Raiden and Tenzin...?” Scorpion asked his fellow grandmaster.

“No... I think it will be more amusing to see how he will react to when he does find out... maybe not tonight, but maybe another.” Sub-Zero responded and headed inside. Scorpion knew that was a bold move, but they were certainly going to catch hell afterwords.

Korra elegantly cleaved through the water as the four defenders and the Main Seven followed them, even Sunset was impressed as she looked around the bottom of the ocean, and smiled. “Okay, now I’m really loving this bending stuff.” She stated as she followed Korra towards the Pro-bending Arena.

As they approached the arena, they raised their heads and looked to the only open window in the building. Korra smiled upon seeing it as she glanced to everyone. “I’ll head in first to make sure the coast is clear, see you inside...” She said to them as she used her waterbending to elevate herself up to the window and land safely. She looked around the hallway to check and see if the coast was clear... no signs of anyone around. She leaned over the window looking down to the others. “It’s clear, come on...! She whispered as loud as she could, and in a flash, Twilight teleported everyone into the hallway still soaking wet. “Wow, I’m actually really loving this whole magic stuff.” She said to Twilight.

“Thanks, but uh... think you can...?” Twilight gestured to the water as Korra smirked and used her waterbending to help remove the water from their hair and clothes.

Exhaling from it, Johnny shook a bit from the chill. “Least it beats having to change clothes...” He stated.

Korra quickly shushed him due to how loud he is and looked to them. “No one knows we’re here, but there may be security... come on, let’s find the arena.” She said to them as headed down the hall and they followed in pursuit.

Meanwhile, Kitana looked around the hall seeing the textures of it. “They must’ve had a good eye for detail to make this place.” She pointed out.

“You think that’s impressive, you she see the Lin Kuei Temple...” Rainbow Dash said to her.

As they passed a large room, Korra’s curiosity is peeked. She looked back and saw that in the back of the room, is a pro-bending gym. Among the equipment are punching bags, dumbbell weights, nets, pommel horses, and earth disks. Korra's grinning knew no bounds, she excitedly goes inside without hesitation, before changing back to the wider shot, she walks to the middle of the room and looked around at everything. Liu Kang inspected the equipment seeing how unique they were. “They certainly want their players to stay on their A game.” He stated.

“Hey!.” Said an unfamiliar voice as they all looked back and saw Toza. “What're you all doin' in my gym?” He demanded to know.

Korr panicked from seeing him and tried to come up with a good excuse as she had a innocent smile on her face. “Uh, I was just looking for a bathroom and I got lost. My friends here came looking for me, and that’s when we found this area.” She said to him.

But Johnny had the same look Toza had from her excuse. “Really...? You’re using that excuse...?” He asked her.

“Well I don’t see you coming up with anything Mr. A-List.” Korra said to him.

“Ah, the old "I had to pee" excuse! You know, I'm sick and tired of you kids sneakin' in without payin'! I'm taking you to security!“ Toza said to them.

“No wait!” Korra was about to stop him.

Till out of no where. “There you are! I've been looking everywhere for you!”Called out another unfamiliar voice, everyone looked and saw that it was one of the pro-bending Fire Ferrets, Bolin. “It's all right Toza, they’re with me...” he said to him.

“Yeah, I’m with him... and so are they.” Korra stated to him.

“So, you see, we're together.” Bolin implied to him as he looked towards Korra.

Noticing it, Korra smiled awkwardly from what he said. “Well, not together together, more like friends.” She assured him

“Right, friends... no, no, I didn’t mean to imply.” Bolin said to her.

“Oh, you implied it.”Korra replied to him.

Johnny exhaled from watching the scene. “Awkward...” he muttered it as Sonya agreed with him.

Toza meanwhile threw his hands into the air in frustration. “Ah, I don't care what you are! I got work to do.” He said to them as he headed straight into the gym.

Bolin turned towards Korra and her friends with a smile. “Rrright this way, ladies and gentlemen.” He lead them out.

“And thank you, sir!” Korra replied to him as she followed in pursuit with the others. “Seriously, thanks.” She whispered to him.

As they followed, Johnny looked carefully at Bolin seeing something about him that he immediately recognized. “Guys, call me crazy with a ‘K’, but does this guy remind you of...?” He was about to ask them.

“You...? With all that pretty boy confidence and flirty demeanor...? Yes, I would honestly say we found your long lost brother Johnny.” Rarity answered his question.

“When you put it like that, I think it would be an insult...” Johnny replied to her.

“That’s because it is Cage...” Applejack stated it to him, earning a shocked look from Johnny as Sonya chuckled at seeing she managed to shut him up. Upon reaching the arena, Bolin opened the door, letting them all walk and see the Pro-Bending arena across from them. “Howee! That there is a master piece.”

“Whaddya think? Best seats in the house, huh?” Bolin asked them.

“I’ll say, just look at this place... Sub-Zero would be impressed.” Rainbow Dash stated.

Korra of course was also in awe of what she was seeing as she looked around the arena. “Whoa! Unbelievable!” She stated to him. Unaware two figures just walked into the room. “This place is even more amazing than I imagined!” she exclaimed.

“Name's Bolin, by the way.” he introduced himself to the Avatar, unaware she is the Avatar.

“Korra... and these are my friends, Princess Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Sunset Shimmer. The four behind you are some new arrivals to the city, like me. Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, and Princess Kitana.” She introduced him to them.

Bolin’s eyes widened in surprise of it. “You two are princesses?!” He Twilight and Kitana in shock as the two royals chuckled together.

“Psst, Bolin...” called one of the players.

Seeing him, Kitana arced her eyebrows from seeing him. “Who might that be...? She asked.

“Oh, that’s just my bro, I’ll be right back.” He stated and walked over to his brother Mako. “Yeah?” He asked him.

“I told you, you have to stop bringing your crazy fangirls in here before the matches. Get them out of here.” He said to him sternly.

Bolin sighed from hearing it and looked to him. “Come on, Mako! Right, look, I kinda promised her and her friends that they could stay, but man, I got a good feeling, there's somethin' special about her. I know it! And check it out, two of them are princesses.” He stated as his eyebrows did a bouncing motion.

“Yeah...? And I’m the Dragon Prince...” Mako said sarcastically.

This immediately earned both Twilight’s and Kitana’s attention, they both gave him a scowl of disapproval from what he said. “Oh come on, lighten up.” He grabbed him and looked to Korra and her friends. “Come here, I want you to meet my brother, Mako.”

Hearing his nam, Korra looked towards Mako feeling more surprised of it. “Mako? Wow, I-I heard you playing on the radio.” she said to him.

“Come on, Bolin, we're up.” Mako completely ignored her and headed straight for the arena.

Almost amazed of it, Korra could hardly believe what just happened. “... or I could meet him later.” she muttered.

“Yeah, sorry about that. My brother just gets real ... focused before a match.” Bolin said to them.

But Kitana wasn’t going to let it stand as she pulled out her fan blades. “I’ve met plenty of despicable swines... but he is not going to disrespect anyone in my presence.” She stated as the fan blade opened, catching Bolin by surprise as she took the fan, and pulled back, letting the magic propelled winds push him back to the area.

Mako struggled against the winds, only to get turned around and facing Kitana. “Hey, what’s the big ide-“ he immediately panicked as Kitana held up on of the fan blades to him.

“Listen... carefully young firebender, you may think that you’re fearless in the arena, but in a real fight, you wouldn’t last against me. Therefore, you should show more respect to visitors, and to royalty... now look to her... and respond.” Kitana lowered her fan blade and reveals Korra standing behind her.

He may not have wanted to face her, but once he finally did, his eyes widened a bit as his face turned quite red just from seeing how beautiful she was. Despite her muscles... he tried to snap out of it, be he felt a bit tongue tied. “Um, I uh... I’m sorry, I...” He apologized and could hardly speak just from looking at her.

“Hey, it’s alright... you’re determined to win the match, I totally get it. But just know that I’m rooting for you... we all are.” Korra said to him with a smile.

Mako wanted to respond, but his tongue was so tied, he couldn’t even say one sentence. Kitana soon stepped into view with a satisfied smirk. “Now was that so hard...? Now, shake her hand...” She said to him as she folded her fan blade. “Before you lose yours...” she warned him.

Seeing it caused Mako to gulp, he reached towards Korra as she smiled and took his hand. “It’s... nice to meet you miss.” He said to her.

“Likewise... now I believe you have a match to win...?” Korra asked him as she formed a smirk.

“R-Right... and I’m hoping we do win. Come on Bolin...” he said to him as he headed straight to the arena.

Bolin strapped his helmet on and looked to Korra. “Okay, I gotta go, wish me luck.” He headed to the arena and looked back and shields his mouth with his hands. “Not ... that I'll need it.” He stated.

Korra was excited to see her first pro-bending match. “Good luck.” She strikes a fist into the air. “Knock 'em out!” She cheered out only to look towards Kitana. “Was that really necessary...?” She asked her in regards to her fan blade.

“He was disrespectful Korra, you should know that by now...” Kitana stated to her and looked out. “If this were the Mortal Kombat tournament, he would have me to discipline him.” She pointed out.

“As much as I agree Kitana, but this isn’t Mortal Kombat...” Liu Kang stated to her and looked towards Mako. “Plus... something about Mako is beginning to make me realize, that his focus is very much like mine and Flash Sentry’s.” He pointed out.

“In other words...you guys are meeting alternate versions of yourselves here...” Fluttershy suggested as she looked to Applejack.

“Ya’ll gotta admit, it seems logical... That Mako, as hard headed as he is, is like a combination of Liu Kang and Kung Lao.” Applejack compared the two plus one more.

“And Bolin is a lot like Johnny... if Johnny were an earthbender.” Rainbow joked at his expense.

“So what does that make Sonya...?” Korra asked them.

They all wondered the same thing, but one person comes to mind, and they could only say it in full out honesty. “Lin...” they said simultaneously.

Sonya gave them a disapproving look for even mentioning her. “Yeah, not a chance...” she said to them.

Korra grimaced at the thought of it and looked towards the arena. As the Fire Ferrets made their way to the middle of the arena, the announcer cleared his throat as he prepared to speak. “Introooooducing... the Fire Ferrets!“ He announced their name as Bolin and Hasook are waving to the fans, while Mako solemnly stands in the middle. Mako and Bolin are smiling and they are all waving. Bolin puts his hand to his ear when a fan of him screams.

From the crowd, a fan girl was screaming at the top of her lungs from seeing Bolin. “Aaaaaah! I love you, Bolin! Aaaaaah!” She announced her love to him.

Even Johnny was surprised from it, but all he could do was scoff and cross his arms. “He may think he’s pretty... but compared to me...? He’s outclassed...” He stated only to get an blow from Sonya, causing him to wince in pain from it and rub his rib cage.

Meanwhile in the radio booth, Shiro watched the spectacle from where he sat. “The rookie Ferrets came from out of nowhere and have made it further than anyone expected this season. But tonight, they face their toughest test yet, folks.“ he announced as he watched the benders in the arena. They each take their fighting stance, preparing for the first round to begin. They wait eagerly... but soon, the bell rings, and they began bending their respective elements.. “And they're off! The two teams waste no time trying to blast each other out of zone one!”. Bolin had already ducked under a fire blast from the opposing team's firebender while Mako fired one himself at his opponent. Bolin rose an earth disk and kicked it towards his opponent, who then destroyed the disk with a fire arc and shoots another fire attack, for which the Ferret's waterbender, Hasook, avoided a fire blast by diving to the ground, but slides back a bit due to the power of the blast. “Hasook is the first to feel the heat of the Tigerdillos! He tries to return the favor, but they're too fast for him, while Mako shows off his trademark "cool under fire" style!” He announced as Mako avoids several blasts from the other players.

Rainbow Dash chuckled at hearing it. “Cool under pressure...? Dude, you have no idea...” She stated as Hasook pulls up more water and blasts it at the other team. The earthbending player nimbly cartwheels to his right out of the way of the water blast, as he stands on his feet again, he raises an earth disc with his hand and kicks it over to Mako. Who calmly moves out of the way of both the disc and a fire blast. He retaliates with two fire blasts, before ducking under a water bullet and avoiding another earth disc.

Mako shoots a fire blast at the earthbender opponent. The firebender and waterbender opponent move to the front and attack. Hasook and Bolin are hit with a water and fire blast respectively, and knocked backward into zone two. “Oooh, the Tigerdillos score with a walloping one-two combo!” Shiro announced to the audience. Bolin and Hasook quickly scramble on their feet. Mako directs his attention again to his opponents. While Korra was clutching her head in despair. Mako jumps up and spins around his axis in the air, successfully avoiding an earth disc and fire blast. As he lands after flipping out of the way of another fire blast, he is hit square in the chest by an earth disc. “Can their teammate hold on to their zone one territory? Guess not!” Mako’s foot. Goes over the line as the buzzer went off and he had a disappointed look on his face as he moved back to join his teammates. “Mako's over the line!” A green light lights up for the Tigerdillos as they aEvan Evan. “The Tigerdillos get the green light and advance into Ferret territory!”

“Come on Ferrets!” Korra and Twilight cheered out to them. Kitana smiled from seeing how enthusiastic they were about the match, for it reminded her of how she used to watch the games in the Outworld Coliseum, before she joined the Mortal Kombat tournament, and was currently the adoptive daughter of a tyrant. Meanwhile the Tigerdillo waterbending player directs a blast at Mako. The water is blocked by Bolin's earth disc; Mako jumps up and retaliates with a fire kick at the waterbender. But the player jumps over the fire blast and kicks an earth disc out of the way, the earth disc hits Hasook and knocks him back to zone three.

“Looks like Hasook's in trouble! He's in zone three teetering over the drink!” Shiro watched the match feeling the suspense. Mako jumps over a quick water blast direct at his feet; the blast travels on and hits Hasook. Another earth disc and water bullet pushes him over the rim. Hasook falls in the moat as it made a big splash. “And Hasook takes a dip! He'll be back for round two!” Mako and Bolin dodge an earth and water attack. Bolin raises an earth disc to protect himself against a water blast, but is pushed back to zone three. Mako lands in the third zone as well the moment a bell rings. “Assuming the fabulous bending brothers can hold their ground until the next round.” he stated.

“Round one goes to the Golden Temple Tigerdillos!” The announcer stated as the crowd cheered out.

Meanwhile, Mako glanced to Hasook with a scowl. “Come on, Hasook! Get your act together!” he said to him.

Seeing their interaction, Liu Kang began to sense the tension between the two players. He knew this wasn’t going to end well for either of them, he closed his eye in a meditative way, letting his mind reach out to Mako. As Mako looked to the Tigerdillos, he soon felt something in his mind that he couldn’t understand. “Do not let pride take away your victory... use your wits, rather than your courage.” He stated to the fire bender.

Mako was surprised from what he heard, and looked towards where Liu Kang was. He didn’t know what he meant, but he needed to stay focused on the match as he looked to the opposing team. Bolin noticed it, and touched his shoulder. “You okay bro...?” He asked him.

“Yeah, I’m okay bro, don’t worry about me. Stay focused on the match...” Mako replied as the bell rang. Each player from the Tigerdillos having their element at the ready to attack, shot their elements as the Fire Ferrets are pushed back in the second zone; the line separating zone one and two turns red.

“The Fire Ferrets are knocked into zone two and the Tigerdillos advance!” Shiro announced as he watched the spectacle. The Tigerdillo earthbender direct a disc at Hasook who blocks it with his waterbending. Both Mako and Bolin attack the other team. Bolin knocks the earth disc at the other team. As soon as the waterbender Tigerdillos water blast left his hand, he is hit square in the chest by Bolin's earth disc. Mako as he punches two fire blasts, Hasook sent two water arcs at the Tigerdillos. The Tigerdillo earthbender is knocked to the ground. Bolin raises and fires an earth disc. The Tigerdillos watched as their earthbending player is knocked back a zone. The firebending and waterbending member are hit back by a fire and water blasts, respectively. A bell signals the end of round two. Mako pants a bit but quickly dons a serious look again and celebrating Bolin and Hasook. “The Fire Ferrets cinch the round in the closing seconds! It's one apiece, still anyone's match as we go into the third and final round!“ Shiro stated as he watched with anticipation.

“They managed to win the second round... but I can sense that they are not balanced with each other.” Liu Kang pointed out as he continued watched the match.

Korra looked to him curiously. “What makes you so certain...?” She asked him.

“Look carefully...” Liu Kang pointed out to the Ferrets as Korra looked to them. “Mako relies on coordinated teamwork and being on the offensive, while Bolin works on defense. But their third partner, he seems to only rely on himself.” He pointed out to them.

“That’s never a good thing... loners tend to be the most selfish when it comes to teams.” Sonya stated as she crossed her arms. “I know, because I was just like that.”

“Bet that must’ve hurt your pride just saying it...” Korra said to her as Sonya nodded in agreement.

The bell is struck and both teams jump back, the Tigerdillo waterbender raises some water and aims at Hasook. He tumbles out of the way and quickly runs on to avoid another water blast. Hasook arms himself with some water and the Tigerdillo earthbender raises a disc. Mako destroys the disc with a fire punch and Hasook shoot his water bullet. As Bolin launches an earth disc, Hasook is hit by a water blast and crashes into Bolin. “And there proves my point.” Sonya points it out.

“Hasook stumbles, and now he tumbles right into his teammate!” Shiro exclaimed at seeing it. Bolin looks shocked; the Tigerdillo earthbender as he raises and kicks away a disc. “He and Bolin better untangle quick if they don't want to...” Before they even could, the disc knocks the tangled Hasook and Bolin off the field. “Oh, too late!” He announced as Hasook and Bolin fall into the water; a buzzer sounds.

“Oh no!” Korra panicked for them.

“I can’t look!” Fluttershy covered her eyes.

“It's all up to Mako now!” Shiro announced as the three Tigerdillos had Mako surrounded.

He looked at them, knowing he couldn’t take them all alone. But what choice did he even have...? He clenched his fists getting ready for what’s to come, but suddenly. “Brute force will not lead you to victory, you must focus... rely on your wits, not your emotions.” Liu Kang said to him within his mind. Mako was surprised but looks back to him and the others... he thought about his words, but soon decided it would work in his favor as he turned to the Tigerdillos. He inhaled and let out an exhale as the Tigerdillos went in for the kill.

But before their attacks could reach him, Mako ducks under a water blast, avoids three fire blasts, and evades two earth discs. “He's bobbing and weaving! He's weaving and bobbing!” Shiro watched with suspense. Mako avoids the attacks as he stands at the rim of zone three. “But he's not hitting back!” he pointed out in confusion of what was going on.

But Kitana caught onto the situation and smirked as she looked towards Liu Kang. “You helped him, didn’t you...” she asked him.

A devious smirk formed across Liu Kang’s face as he looked to her. “Just a little.” He said to her.

A chuckle came from Rainbow as she put his arm around him. “Liu Kang, you sly dragon...” she chuckled with him and looked to the match.

Meanwhile Mako was panting as he was avoiding the Tigerdillos attacks, and Korra was pulling her pony tails in suspense. Unaware of what Liu Kang did. “If Mako's knocked out, the Ferrets' fabulous season is over!” Shiro stated as he watched the match as Mako avoiding multiple fire blasts, earth discs, and water bullets but soon began to see what was going on. “He is dancing on the edge of the ring, surviving the three on one barrage! It seems his plan is to let the Tigerdillos punch themselves out!” he announced as the Tigerdillos were looking exhausted. Mako took this opportunity and punches a fire blast as his blast vaporizes a water bullet and makes contact with the waterbender Tigerdillo, knocking him off the playing field. “And his plan is working! Han is in the pool!” Shiro cried out in amazement as Mako shoots multiple fire blasts and kicks at the other players. “They've got nothing left in the tank and Mako is on the offensive!” he announced.

“Oh yeah! Get’em Mako!” Johnny cheered out.

Mako defends and attacks with fire at the two remaining Tigerdillos. “It's two on one!” Shiro watched as the Tigerdillo firebender is knocked back by a fire blast against the back pole of the ropes and falls in the water. “Scratch that, it's one on one, and it's an earth and fire slllugfest! There's so much smoke and dust from the firefight, I can't even see where the Fire Ferret is!” he announced as there was a major dust cloud.

Mako and the earthbender keep attacking each other; Mako's fire blast destroy the earth discs in full flight, covering the field in dust. He shoots a powerful fire arc in the dust cloud. The Tigerdillo is knocked back into his zone three. The earthbender raises a disc in front of him with a concentrated look; his eyes open wide. Meanwhile, Liu Kang watched the match and could sense where Mako was, smirking as he clenched his fists. “FINISH HIM!!” He shouted out as Mako emerges from the smoke, a fire ball ready in his right fist. He uses the momentum of his descent to increase the power of his blast and knocks the Tigerdillo off the playing field. The earthbender plunges down into the moat, as a bell is struck multiple times.

“It's a knockout! What a wing-dinger of a hat trick, folks!” Shiro cried out in excitement as the scoreboard lights up, showing the Ferrets won by a knockout. “Mako pulls off the upset of the season, winning the match for the Fire Ferrets!” Mako takes off his helmet while the crowd goes wild.

Korra looked at the playing field in awe, and she smiles broadly. Bolin jumps back in the locker room. “Woohoo! Yes! One more win and we're in the championship tournament!“ he cheered out.

“Nice work out there kid.” Sonya patted him on the shoulder.

“Yes, you were absolutely smashing out there.” Rarity said to him.

Applejack approached him and gave him a playful punch to his shoulder. “Not bad slugger... but don’t let it go to your head partner.” She advised him.

“Aw, thanks anyway...” Bolin said to her and looked to Korra. “So, what'd ya think, Korra? Bolin's got some moves, huh?” He asked her.

Korra immediately grabbed him by his collar. “What did I think? What did I think? That was am​azing!” she said to him as she playfully pushes Bolin backwards.

“Whoa, easy there girl...” Sunset said to her as she helped Bolin back up.

Soon enough, Mako and Hasook walk up toward the locker room. “You did more harm than good out there. You almost cost us the match!” He shouted at his waterbending partner.

Hasook took off his helmet and turned to him. “We won, didn't we?” He asked him.

“Barely!” Mako stated bluntly.

“Get off my case, pal!” Hasook walked away as he threw his helmet aside and exited out the door.

Mako glared at it and headed for the lockers. “Useless...” he muttered.

“You guys were incredible out there!” Korra stated and looked to Mako and pointed to him as he approached. “Especially you, Mr. Hat Trick!” She said to him.

“Oh, you're still here?” Mako asked her.

Korra formed a glare from what he said. “Oh, you're still a jerk?” she asked.

“Ooh...!” Bolin winced from what she said.

Till suddenly, Kitana’s fan blade flew passed Mako’s face and pierced into the wall, causing him to turn pale as he looked to her, seeing her intense Death glare. “Care to revise that statement...?” She asked him.

Panicking, Mako turned back towards Korra and cleared his throat and thought back to what she said. “Thanks, I guess... but we almost lost that match because of Hasook.” He stated to her.

“Yeah well, Liu Kang here saw through him easily... he was only looking out for himself.” Korra pointed out to him.

Mako looked to him and crossed his arms. “So it was you who was talking in my head, how did you do that...?” He asked him.

“A little something I learned from Kenshi... telepathy. It’s not a family gift, but he taught me how to use it.” Liu Kang explained to him. “Your skill in firebending is good, but even you sometimes lack discipline.” He pointed out to Mako as Korra was surprised from it.

Mako was equally surprised from it, but sighed taking off his helmet. “I guess you’re a firebender yourself...?” He asked him.

“Something like that...” Liu Kang replied to him, seeing him walk toward the lockers.

Korra at that moment chuckled. “Anyway, I've been immersed in bending my entire life, but I never learned how to move like that! It's like there's a whole new style here!” She stated and crossed her arms “Think you could show me a few tricks?” She asked.

“Ab-so-lutely!” Bolin responded with a smirk.

“Right now? Come on, Bolin.” Mako said to him as he was taking his pro-bending gear off.

Bolin puts his hand besides his mouth and speaks a bit softer. “Just ignore him.” He whispered to them. “Yeah, I could show you the basics. I'm just not sure how my earthbending would translate to your waterbending, but we'll figure it out.” He said to her.

“Not to worry darling, it won’t be a problem. She’s actually an earthbender.” Rarity said to him as she crossed her arms slyly.

Bolin awkwardly eyed Korra from what Rarity said to him. “I'm sorry, no, no! I didn't mean to assume. 'Cause I, you know, I was just figuring ... with your Water Tribe getup ... that you are ... a Water Tribe ... gal.” He pointed out to her and the others.

“Nope, you're right. I'm a waterbender. And a firebender.” Korra said to him with a smile.

Bolin meanwhile was rubbing his chin in thought. “Mm. Mm-hmm. I'm very confused right now.” He stated.

Mako soon let out a sigh realizing what she meant. “You're the Avatar...” he stated as he bowed his head while closing his eyes. “And I'm an idiot...” He declared.

Both Korra and Kitana equally shared a satisfied smirk. “Both are true...” they said in unison.

Bolin’s eyes widen in shock; Mako has turned around to face Korra and Bolin. ”No ... way”. He turns to Mako, shields his face from Korra with his hand while pointing at her; whispering. ”Th​e Avatar!”

Mako sighed and looked to Kitana and Twilight. “I guess that means you two are...?” He asked them feeling hesitant.

“Princesses...? Yes we are...” Twilight said to him.

“Anything else you would like to know...?” Kitana asked him.

“Well, there is one thing...” Mako stated as he quickly took notice of their uniforms and outfits. “Those aren’t normal Republic City attire...” he pointed out to them as he started catching on. The Defenders looked to one another, knowing that they had to tell him everything.

At the gym, Bolin had a set of Earth disks set up, with a net set up across from them. “All right! Let's see what'cha got!” he said to Korra as he backed away. Korra decisively turns and raises her arm, an earth coin following the movement. She knocks the coin away with her other hand, and quickly repeats the movement, knocking two of the earth coins at a net. The objects as they slam in the net, Korra is still standing in her solid earthbending stance as she let out an exhale. “That was great! Good power! But in a real match, you'd be a sitting turtle duck.” He pointed out to her as Korra felt slightly disappointed. “Not so upright and flatfooted! Stay light on your toes, right up until the moment when you need to dig in and strike. Then...” He quickly raises two coins and almost immediately sends them flying toward the net. “Pop, pop!” the two earth flew towards the net and nearly hit the exact same spot.

Korra stares at the net with open mouth, while he turns to her with a broad smile and gestures at the net, inviting her to give it another shot. She was slightly shocked but took the chance to calm herself. “Okay, let me try it again.” she said as she stepped up.

“Remember to maintain your focus Korra... speed and accuracy is key to victory.” Kitana said to her.

Korra looks decisive, she jumps from side to side, before throwing two coins at the net, mimicking Bolin's fast strikes as they hit the net. Bolin was impressed by her improvement in her technique. “Wow! Nice adjustment! You're a natural at this.“ he complimented her.

Meanwhile, Mako was in aloof. “Not bad...” he stated.

Sunset was irritated with him as she looked towards Bolin. “What's it take to impress this guy?” she asked him as he saw him shrug.

“What? I said "not bad".” he said to her and looked to Liu Kang. “So, you guys and these seven girls came here from a different realm, so you could help Korra with her training...?” He asked them.

“That’s the story bud, better get used to it, because you might see us a lot.” Johnny stated to him as he leaned back against the wall.

“Despite Johnny’s lack of respect...” Sonya quickly jabbed him in the leg and looked to Mako. “He’s not wrong... we’re also here because of an ancient evil that’s been causing trouble in our realm, and might be coming to yours unannounced.” She informed him.

“Does this... ancient evil have a name...?” Bolin asked her.

“Shinnok... the God of Death...” Twilight stated the nam, earning a scared look from the young brother as she pulled out a tome. “Legend has it that Shinnok rebelled against his fellow Elder Gods and tried to conquer Earthrealm... but Raiden, the God of Thunder, fought against him along with the other Elder Gods... banishing him to the Netherrealm.” She explained his backstory.

Sighing in relief, Bolin believed he could relax. “That’s good, right...?” He asked them.

“Almost darling... you see, Shinnok had followers, such as Shao Kahn, the now fallen emperor of Outworld, and Quan Chi... a powerful sorcerer that relies on deception to get his master free from the desolate place that is known as the Netherrealm.” Rarity explained and looked towards Liu Kang. “But from what we heard from Liu Kang and Lord Raiden, Shinnok has escaped twice, the first time was to corrupt Earthrealms Jinsei, only to fail... then the second time was during the battle of Armageddon. Everyone died in that battle... but Raiden sent their souls to our Realm, Equestria.”

“It was there that they were reborn... and where we defeated Shao Kahn.” Applejack summoned the paw of her spirit animal, the bear. “Liu Kang was the one who defeated him, and United both Earthrealm and Equestria as one world. But we have no further information on Shinnok, or where he is...” She informed them.

Mako was surprised of what he was seeing and shook his head. “You know what, it's getting late.” He started sauntering off with his hands in his pocket. “I think I'm gonna turn in. You kids have fun.” he stated and looked towards Korra. “Nice to meet you, Avatar Korra.” He said to her and headed out of the room.

“Yeah, been a real pleasure.” Korra said to him mildly sarcastically.

“See ya upstairs, bro.” Bolin said to him.

This caught everyone by surprise as they looked to him. “Upstairs?” Korra asked feeling a bit jealous.

“You guys live here?” Asked Fluttershy as she stood up while petting Pabu.

“Yup. In the attic. It's nothin' fancy, but we have some great views!” Bolin informed her and stepped back to the earth coins. “So, back to bending. Why don't you throw that combo one more time?l

Korra immediately hops up and down a bit before successfully throwing two coins away. The two coins hit the net, and Korra smiled broadly at her success. But didn’t expect it to last...

An airbending panel turns, and Korra is now back at Air Temple Island in her airbending clothes, with Tenzin and his children behind her. Korra looks a bit flustered. She takes a deep breath and sports an annoyed, determined look. The spinning gates move fast as Korra sprints toward them. She manages to run inside the circle of gates, but is immediately hit by a spinning panel and knocked around again, while grunting in pain. “Patience, Korra!” Tenzin called out to her.

Mileena watched as she was getting pummeled by the gates, and winced as she looked to Raiden. “I don’t think patience is something she can rely on...” she said to him mildly.

“It never has, I agree... but one of these days, she’s going to have to adjust...” Raiden responded to her.

Meanwhile Kratos let out a small grunt as he watched Korra get slammed by the gates. “She’s close to reaching her limit with those gates...” he pointed out as he watched flames starting to flicker. Korra is thrown against more gates. As she is knocked to her knees, she loses her temper and bursts into a violent firebending tantrum, burning and breaking most of the gates. Some of the gates are knocked out of their sockets and break in two or are burned down. Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo, even Tenzin as well, all gaping wide-eyed at Korra's outburst. Korra amidst the still burning and smoking debris of the ancient airbending tool. The war god shrugged and turned away. “I still need to work with her if she is to become the Avatar...” he stated to them and walked away.

Tenzin was in shock from what he had witnessed. “That was a two-thousand-year-old historical treasure!” He shut his eyes in frustration. “What... What is wrong with you?!” he shouted at her.

“There's nothing wrong with m​e! I've been practicing just like you taught me, but it isn't sinking in, okay?” Korra slanted her head and groaned in frustration. “It hasn't clicked like you said it would!” She stated to him.

“Korra, this isn't something you can force. If you would only listen to me...” Tenzin said to her.

“I have been! But you know what I think? Maybe the problem isn't me! Maybe the reason I haven't learned airbending yet is because you're a terrible teacher!” Korra shouted at him and stormed off to be alone. The Main Seven and the Defenders grew worried about her, and decided to follow after her.

Meanwhile, Meelo looked to his father and pointed at him. “Yeah! You're a terrible teacher, Daddy!” Tenzin, Jinora, and Ikki all calmly eye Meelo as he runs forward, kicking and throwing some of the burnt up wreckage, imitating Korra's tantrum, while growling and screaming. Dejected, Tenzin bows his head while Jinora and Ikki both hug him to comfort him.

Meanwhile, Korra was lying on the grass still feeling frustrated of what had happened... she stared at the sky, till Twilight stood over her, looking her in the eye. “Hey Korra, you feeling any better...?” She asked her.

Sighing at her question, Korra sat up and looked out. “Not really Twilight... I just yelled at Tenzin, and I completely screwed up my airbending training.” She said to her as Twilight sat beside her. “I didn’t mean what I said, I was just so... frustrated, because this airbending just isn’t syncing in.” She stated.

“Hey, I totally get it... I’ve been through hardships myself. It was long before I met the Earthrealm Defenders... “ Twilight admitted as she looked seeing Flash approach them.

“She’s right... as tough the challenges were, we faced them head on. You already have a tough challenge ahead of you. All this airbending stuff might not make any sense, but in time, you might get it.” Flash stated to her.

Hearing it, Korra was beginning to feel less frustrated and smiled at them. “Thanks guys... you know, maybe Lord Kratos was right, all this anger is only going to drive away my friends and loved ones.” She admitted unaware he was behind her.

“You’re finally catching on...” He stated as they looked towards him. “As I explained, anger can be a weapon if you know how to use it, you clearly didn’t... but in realizing how you can utilize that anger, to suppress it, to release the stress of all that rage building inside you.” He said to her.

“Well clearly it didn’t work today, I guess I’m just in the starting stages...” Korra said to him and looked down. “Not to mention that situation made me feel worse.”

Kratos approached her and placed a hand on her shoulder. “Even I struggled to control my anger... it is why Raiden sent me to the northern lands of the Aesir gods... where I met Feye...” he said to her and looked to her. “You will need someplace else to train... I think the arena might be the answer...”

“But, aren’t you supposed to tell me not to go to the arena...?” Korra asked him.

“Since when do I follow Tenzin’s rules...?” Kratos answered her question with his own as a smirk formed across his face.

A smile formed across Korra’s face as she got up along side Twilight. “Thank you! I’d hug you, but you’re probably not a hugger.” She theorized.

“Oh you’re right about that little sister...” Mimir said to her only to get smacked by Kratos.

Korra let out a soft chuckle and looked to Twilight. “Get the others, we’re heading to the arena.” She said to her as Twilight nodded her head in response and ran off to find the other defenders. Kratos meanwhile turned away and left the area to be by his lonesome.

Later that evening, Tenzin and his children gathered in the dining room for dinner. Meelo and Ikki look rather bored, while Jinora is reading a book, and Tenzin has his arms crossed while sporting an annoyed expression; Pema enters carrying a tray of small dishes. “Okay! Everyone here?” She asked only to look and see Korra, the Main Seven, and the Defenders weren’t present. “Wait. Where are Korra and the others?” She asked.

“Honestly, Pema, I am at my wit's end with that girl! I ... I don't know how to get through to her!” Tenzin stated as he felt frustrated of the situation. Tenzin's expression changes to a dejected one as he closes his eyes and slants his head.

Pema kneels beside Tenzin and places a hand on his shoulder. He opens his eyes at her touch and glances at her. “Dear, the best thing you can do right now is to give Korra some space.” She said to him.

His eyes widen as he looks to Jinora and Ikki; desperately pleading. “You must promise me that your teenage years won't be like this!” he pleaded to them.

Ikki looks uninterested and Jinora looks bored as she lowers her books slightly and glances over it. “I will make no such promises.” She stated bluntly as she raises her book again, and resumes reading.

A chuckle is heard as Tenzin looked seeing Raiden standing at the door. “You have quite a daughter... she has her mother’s influence.” He said to him as he walked in and sat down.

“And just where have you been...?” Tenzin asked him.

“I was consulting with Lord Kratos about Korra’s training in maintaining her anger, so far he see’s progress... she realized what she said to you wasn’t fair, and that she didn’t mean anything by it.” Raiden said to him.

Tenzin however was skeptical of it. “There is something you’re not telling me Raiden...” he pointed out.

“And what do I have to hide...?” Raiden asked him.

“Ever since you asked that barbarian to come here, he has been making life on our island home difficult. And that talking head on his hip...” Tenzin shuddered from remembering Mimir for the first time. “It still scares me...” he stated.

“I know Kratos is a difficult person to work with... but you must understand. The rage that consumed him, destroyed everything he held dear to him... his wife and daughter... his brother, Deimos... his mother... and his late wife, Faye.” Raiden stated to him as he looked seeing Kratos training in his own area. “Each one has haunted him since he first became the Ghost of Sparta... and the God of War... he hated the gods, all gods... but when Fujin and I met him, we showed him great respect. Something he had not been shown since the betrayal of his father, Zeus.”

Pema felt sympathy towards the war god and lowered her head... Tenzin felt a small amount, but looked away. “He can stay for as long as he wishes... but warn him not to kill anything.” He stated to him. Raiden smirked knowing he isn’t one to make promises like Jinora.

Meanwhile at the Pro-Bending Arena, three people are standing in the middle awaiting the Fire Ferrets to enter the arena. At the locker room, Bolin is sitting on the bench, while Mako is leaning against the wall, both looking defeated. The door opens and Korra walks in with the others as they looked around. “So this is what the arena looks like...” Jax observed it and nodded in approval. “Nice to see they’ve got class.”

“I agree... this looks and feels a bit like the Wushi Academy.” Kung Lao stated.

Meanwhile Korra noticed the sad expression on Mako’s face and turned towards Bolin. “I didn't miss your match, did I? You guys look like you lost already.”

“We might as well have.” Bolin responded only to feel an arm wrap around him and saw it was Mileena.

“Aww, that is indeed sad... care to tell Auntie Mileena about it...?” She asked him.

“Mileena...? Wasn’t your name Kitana...? ”Bolin asked her and noticed her outfit. “And didn’t you wear blue before...” he asked.

Mileena let out a playful chuckle as she reached for her mask. “Silly little boy...” she pulled down her mask, showing her fangs. “Do I look like my sister...?” She asked him.

Seeing them, Bolin let out a high pitch scream as Mako took a defensive stance as fire was held in his hand. “Get away from him!” He exclaimed only to be stopped by Twilight.

“Easy Mako, she’s with us... kind of...” Twilight said to him.

“Quite right...” Mileena agreed as she put her mask back on. “So, tell us why you might as well have lost...” she said to him.

Mako didn’t feel comfortable around her, but extinguished his fire and calmed down. “Hasook's a no-good no-show!”

“I suspected as much, he was probably in it for the money.” Johnny pointed out as he crossed his arms. “Hate guys like that...” he muttered.

Suddenly the referee opened the door and looked to the two remaining Ferrets. “You got two minutes to come out ready to play, or you're disqualified.” He informed them and closed the door.

“Well, there goes our shot at the tournament ... and the winnings.” Mako said with a bitter tone.

“Can't you ask one of those guys to fill in?” Korra asked them as she pointed towards the other team in the room.

“Nah. The rules say you can only compete on one team.” Bolin stated to her.

“I’m afraid he’s right... without a third player for them to fight beside, they have no chance.” Scorpion said to her.

Fluttershy reached to Bolin and placed her hand on his shoulder. “At least you tried your best...” she said to him as Bolin smiled at how comforting she was.

Korra stood in thought as she looked at the two brothers, then suddenly... an idea came to her. “Well, then...” she placed her hand on her chest. “How about me? I'm a top-notch waterbender, if I do say so myself.“ she boasted.

Sonya crossed her arms at seeing it. “Way to boast kiddo...” she said to her.

“But, you're the Avatar. Isn't that cheating?” Bolin asked as he looked towards Mako.

Sub-Zero looked to the young Avatar and approached them. “Maybe... it isn't cheating if she only uses waterbending.” He said to them and looked to Korra. “She will instinctively rely only on her waterbending, and no other element.” He said to her.

She chuckled nervous, knowing he was deadly serious, but Mako wasn’t comfortable with the idea. “No way. I'd rather forfeit than look like a fool out there.” he declared.

Korra was offended that he turned down the offer. “Wow, thanks for the vote of confidence.” She said sarcastically.

“Mako, that pride of yours won’t get you anywhere... it will only bring you down to the gutter.” Liu Kang said to him.

But at that moment, Kitana placed a hand on Mako’s shoulder earning his attention. “I understand you feel uncomfortable... but she is your best chance in winning this match. She may be a novice, but she has what it takes to learn.” She said to him. Mako didn’t know what to think of it, but once he looked back to Korra, seeing her determined smiling face... he began to believe that they might have a chance at winning.

But before he could make a decision, the referee returned through the door and looked to them. “Time's up. You in or out?” he asked them.

“We’re in!” Korra announced very quickly.

“We are?” Mako asked in surprise.

“Yes!” Bolin cheered as he excitedly got up from the bench.

“You might as well...” Flash said to him.

“You got no other option...” Soarin stated.

“Hey, I didn't agree to this!” Mako objected to her decision.

“You can thank me later.” Korra replied to him as she opened the locker to get the Fire Ferrets uniform.

Mako had a face of dismay showing, but it soon shifted to a smirk. “This girl is crazy.” he stated.

Noticing it, Twilight smirked and nudge him with her elbow. “Looks like you are starting to like her...” she said to him with a grin.

Mako easily panicked as his face turned red., turning away to hide it. “I have no idea what you are talking about...” he denied it and heard out to the arena. Twilight and Kitana watched him go with Bolin and Korra who struggled with the baggy uniform, they looked to each other and let out an amused chuckle.

Seeing the Fire Ferrets approaching, Shiro took the chance to start his announcement. “Looks like the Fire Ferrets have ferreted out a last minute replacement waterbender. Let's see if she's another diamond in the rough like the brothers from the school of hard knocks!“ He announced.

Korra fidgeted with the uniform feeling how big it was, while Mako looked towards her with his traditional serious expression. “Don't do anything too fancy or aggressive. In fact, don't do anything. Just try not to get knocked off the ring.“ He said to her.

Korra scowled at hearing it. “You got it, captain.” she said sarcastically as her helmet slipped awkwardly in front of her face, but she quickly adjusted it.

Stryker watched as he took a seat, watching the Ferrets. “This should be good...” he muttered.

“Only one way to find out...” Jade said to him as she watched the match in the starting stage.

“Players! Are you ready?” The referee asked them as both teams stood ready. He rose his hand and blew the whistle as Korra hears the bell is ring, signaling the start of the match. Korra smiles confidently and immediately conjures a powerful water blast with her foot which she uses to knock the opposing waterbending player over the side of the ring, who screams before landing in the pool. The remaining firebender and earthbender stare wide-eyed at the spot their teammate was just knocked over the ropes. Mako grits his teeth and facepalms, Korra running around excited, waving her hands in the air to celebrate her move.

The Defenders and the Main Seven grimaced as the covered their eyes, while most facepalmed, and Jade groaned rubbing her eyebrows. “By Kotal’s mantle, she is literally off to a bad start.” She declared as she looked back to the arena.

“I hear ya... she clearly didn’t read the rule book.” Applejack said to her.

“Guys, I know we’re all thinking it, but I’m just saying it... they’re doomed.” Pinkie stated.

“Yep...” Sub-Zero and Scorpion agreed in unison.

“Woohoo! Man overboard!” Korra cheered out.

But the referee blew the whistle and earned her attention. “Fire Ferret waterbender, penalty! Move back one zone!” he instructed her.

Korra was shocked and confused from it. “What? Why?” She asked him.

“You're only allowed to knock players off the back of the ring! Not over the sides!” Mako scolded her for her clumsy blunder.

“Oh. Whoops.” Korra said to him feeling apologetic. Korra moves back one zone, and the waterbender that was knocked over the side, rejoins his team mates.

“And we're back in action after that hiccup, but I'm not so sure this replacement player knows what she's doing.” Shiro announced. The bell signals as the game rings again, and the teams immediately start to attack each other.

Korra pulls up some water and fires it away. However, she is immediately hit in the stomach by an earth coins and knocked back. Korra comes to a halt and immediately jumps up to retaliate with a water blast shot via her feet. Close-up of a metal grate as Korra lands again, straddling the line. The referee blows the whistle and looks to her. “Foul! Over the line! Move back to zone three!” He instructed her.

But the young Avatar groaned in frustration. “URGH! I’ll show you over the line!” She moves toward zone three as Mako and Bolin stood together.

Twilight groaned from watching. “I can’t bear to watch this...” she used her magic to form her wings and cover herself.

Flash placed a hand against her wing. “It’s okay Twilight, it’s still only the first round, I’m sure things will turn around... somehow...” he muttered.

“Very reassuring Flash...” Kung Lao said to him as he earned a scowl from him.

When a bell rings signaling the end of round one, Mako closes his eyes and lowers his head in annoyance, while Bolin twiddles his fingers in embarrassment. “The Platypus Bears take round one!” Shiro announced as the bell rings again and the Platypus Bears immediately start attacking. “The Platypus Bears know a green player when they see one, and they are focusing the brunt of their bending on this poor girl!” He informed the audience. Korra gets assaulted by all the elements of the other team. She used her waterbending to deflect the water blast of the Platypus Bears before conjuring up a shield to block a fire and earth attack; she is slight knocked back by the force of it. She quickly blocks another water blast with one of her own, but is kept on the defensive all the time. Korra as she takes on a defensive stance, the opposing fire and earthbender ready their attacks. Korra clenches her teeth and grunts with effort as she angrily raises two coins beneath her to protect herself against a triple water, fire, and earth combo. Move back to a broad shot of the playing field as the smoke of the explosion clears around Korra. Shiro’s eyes widened from what he just witnessed. “Wait a minute! Did that waterbender just earthbend?” he asked.

The Defenders and Main Seven panicked from seeing it fro the lockers as the crowd gasped, the Platypus Bears who gaze at Korra in wonder as a whistle is blown. “Foul! I... think...” He wasn’t sure as Korra laughed awkwardly. She stops for a moment when her helmet slips over her eyes again, before resuming smiling broadly. Shot of Mako as he lowers his head and closes his eyes while sighing and shaking his head.

“Pinkie... what was it you said earlier...?” Scorpion asked her.

“Simple, and I’m implying to all of us this time... we’re doomed.” Pinkie stated the fact, knowing Tenzin might be listening from his radio on the island.

The White Lotus Sentries were hovering over the radio as they listened to what was happening. “Did I see that right? Hold on, folks, we're just waiting for the referee's official call, but” Shiro said over the radio. “I-I think this replacement player could be ... no, there's no way!”

Unaware of his arrival, Tenzin approached them from behind after searching for Korra and the others. “Pardon me, everyone, have you seen Korra this evening? She's not in her room.” he said to them.

“You've gotta be kidding me! She's the Avatar, folks!“ Shiro announced as the guards eyes widened from hearing it, along with Tenzin’s. “Playing in a pro-bending match! Can you believe that?” He asked as the guards looked towards Tenzin.

His eyebrows twitch as his face shifted from shock, to anger in mere seconds. “I'll get her myself!” he turns, as a gust of wind swirls some leaves around.

“I wouldn’t recommend it...” Kratos stopped him as Tenzin looked to see him leaning against a post. “Your methods in teaching Korra are difficult for her to process, that’s the reason she lashed out at you.” He said to him.

“Here is the way I see it Kratos, your teachings in controlling her anger is what caused her to become such a disobedient student. All that anger she held back was unleashed, and it was because of you!” He shouted at the war god.

“You misunderstand my methods, what I am teaching her is to let go of the rage... there will be times where she will unleash it out of anger, but suppressing the anger within her is always the hardest practice of them all.” Kratos explained to him

Scoffing at his ideals, Tenzin turned away and stormed off. “No matter what you say, I am bringing Korra home!” He stated as he headed for the boat.

Kratos watched him leave as Raiden approached him. “You could have stopped him...” He said to him.

“Now where is the fun in that...?” Kratos asked him as he smirked. Raiden returned a similar smirk and the two gods walked to meet with Pema and the children.

The referee approached to give their decision. “The Avatar will be permitted to continue so long as she solely bends water!” he announced. The Platypus Bears meanwhile... were not happy about it.

“Well, at least she didn’t get disqualified...” Rarity said to her friends.

“Yes, she may have luck on her side now, but Tenzin is likely on his way here now.” Sub-Zero said to her.

At that moment, Rainbow Dash grimaced at the thought of what will happen when he arrives. A bell signals to resume the match. The Platypus Bear earthbender stomps the ground and raises an earth coin and punches it away. The other Platypus Bears also direct their attacks in the same direction as the coin, towards Korra. “This girl may be the Avatar, but she's no pro-bender and the Platypus Bears are intent on exploiting that weakness!” Shiro announced as Korra deflects the coins with a water whip, as well as the fire blast and water bullet. She nimbly back flips under another coin and water attack, before crossing her arms before her face to protect herself from a fire blast. “They're giving her their best, and her best ain't good enough to stop it!” He observed the onslaught.

“Come on Korra, you can do this!” Pinkie yelled out.

The Platypus Bears launch another wave of attacks, Korra is hit in the side by a fire blast, knocked out of balance by an earth coin in the stomach, and thrown back by a water blast against the head. Shot from right over the floor of the playing field as Korra bounces past, and falls over the rim, tumbling into the water. “Aaaaand she's in the drink.” Shiro announced.

Pinkie grimaced from seeing it, only to then notice Tenzin down bellow. “Uh oh, we have trouble, with a MAJOR capital ‘T’!” She exclaimed as she pointed towards Tenzin.

Korra swims underwater toward the platform. She emerges from the water while taking a breather, she looks up when a shadow falls over her. Tenzin stands over her with an angry expression on his face, as Korra nervously looked at him. “Oh, hey, Tenzin. I thought you didn't like coming to these matches.” She reminded him as she nervously chuckled and climbed out of the water.

“Once again, you have flagrantly disobeyed my orders. You were to stay on the island! Let's go.” Tenzin turns and starts to walk away.

“No! I'm kind of in the middle of something.” Korra stood her ground towards him.

Tenzin turned back to face her. “I have tried my very best to get through to you by being gentle and patient, but clearly the only thing you respond to is force! So I am ordering you to come back to the temple right now!” Tenzin shouted at her.

“Why? So I can sit around and meditate about how bad I am at airbending?” Korra asked him as she turned away. “You know, I'm beginning to think there's a reason I haven't been able to learn it! Because, maybe, I don't even need it!” She suggested.

Tenzin couldn’t believe what he just heard from her. “What? That is a ludicrous suggestion! The Avatar needs to learn airbending! It is not optional!” He stated to her.

“No! This is what I need to learn! Modern styles of fighting!” Korra pointed towards the arena.

“Being the Avatar isn't all about fighting, Korra!” Tenzin retorted as he leaned in anger. “When will you learn that?” He asked her.

“I have a match to go finish.” Korra stated and left Tenzin alone, heading towards the elevator.

“The Platypus Bears win round two!” The moment Korra stands on the platform, it starts ascending. Meanwhile, Tenzin turns and exits the arena. “Round three!”

Mileena touched Korra’s shoulder stopping her. “That was pretty savage Korra... you alright...?” She asked her.

“Not really Mileena... not really...” Korra responded to her as she walked passed her.

“I know it’s hard to work with him Korra, but maybe after this match, you should talk to him... ask him for forgiveness.” Liu Kang suggested.

Korra let out a sigh and looked towards him. “I doubt that’s gonna be on his mind Liu...” she responded and headed to the arena. Liu watched her rejoin her team and sighed knowing it was going to be tough for her when they get back to the island.

The moment a bell rings, the Platypus Bears immediately start their offense.”The Platypus Bears come out of the gate and quickly go after the Ferret brothers! They're corralled in the corner, wedged in the edge of zone one, unable to come to the Avatar's rescue! And boy, does she need it!” Shiro pointed out as Korra was being ambushed. The waterbender of the opposing team as he raises water from the grate in front of him and bends it away; he advances and repeats the attack. Bolin who has crosses his arms in front of his chest to defend himself against the first water attack. He retaliates by throwing an earth coin, but is forced to raise another coin in front of him to defend himself against the incoming second water blast. Meanwhile, the firebender attacks Mako, who attempts to retaliate as unsuccessfully as his brother.

The two opposing benders drive them into the corner of zone one, against the railing, Mako and Bolin are being showered by water streams, which forces them to remain in the corner. “This is bad, without Mako and Bolin, Korra has no defense.” Liu Kang began to worry.

“And no telepathic communication is going to help this time.” Kitana stated as she watched the match. The Platypus Bears earthbender and firebender as the launch their attacks, The waterbender directs one water blast after the other at Mako and Bolin, locking them in the corner, while Korra is constantly put on the defensive by fire and earth attacks.

Meanwhile, Tenzin heads down an exit. As the crowd cheers, he turns around concentrating on Korra, dodging an earth coin, but being frontally hit by a water blast. Tenzin watched as Korra was pushed into the second zone by the water blast, where she catches an earth coins and throws it away. He sighs while covering his eyes with his hand, the moment the buzzer sounds, signaling Korra has been pushed back into zone three. “Looks like the Avatar's pro-bending debut is going to be cut short! She's been pushed back to zone three, and the water is calling her name!” Shiro stated as he watched. Korra's feet reaches the edge of the arena, nearly falls over the edge. Korra is teetering over the rim, she dodges an earth coin and regains her balance. Korra's looks to the opposing team as her face looked of anger, but soon changes to one of focused determination. “It's only a matter of time before...” before Shiro could finish, an unexpected miracle happened. Korra changes her style and takes on an airbender stance and begins to dodge the three opposing players' attacks in the method she was taught to pass the fan obstacles in her airbending training, changing direction at a moment's notice. “Hold the phone! Stop the presses! She's still in the game, folks! And she's moving like an entirely different player! All of a sudden, the Platypus Bears' strikes are only striking air!” he announced.

Twilight watched from the locker room, feeling surprised of what she was seeing, but smiles at seeing what it is. “You guys seeing what I’m seeing...?” She asked them.

“I’m seeing, and I can’t believe it...” Applejack responded to her.

“She is moving like...”Fluttershy pointed out as she looked to Scorpion.

Who was smiling being his mask as he crossed his arms. “Like an airbender...” he finish her sentence.

The opposing firebender as he looks annoyed by this sudden change; he and his team mates attack again. But a concentrated Korra who nimbly dodges their attack. Tenzin turned around, and watched with a surprised face as Korra avoided more attacks. A smile began to form across his face as he watched her. “How about that?”

The Platypus Bear team all look tired, and their attacks lack their previous power. The water blast is traveling toward Mako and Bolin who ready themselves to get hit. However, before the blast makes contact, the water loses momentum and falls to the ground. “The Platypus Bears have no juice left, but Mako and Bolin are still fresh and juicy!” Shiro observed as Mako and Bolin waste no time to counter. Mako promptly begins attacking them, directing quick fire blasts at the opposing earthbender, soon aided by his brother's earthbending. The Platypus Bears earthbender is pushed back by a coin, and the waterbender is knocked off his feet by a water and fire combo. Korra spins rapidly around her axis, building up momentum to charge her water bullet. The Platypus Bears are put on the defensive and are being hammered by the strong attacks of the Fire Ferrets. Mako directs three blasts at the other team; the waterbender who is hit by every one of them and is knocked back several zones, into the water. The earthbender takes a hit from an earth coin, stumbling back, several water and fire attacks push him backward, all the way into the water. The last remaining player is hit by two water blasts. The player tumbles over it. The two Platypus Bears are already swimming, and the third falls in. A bell is rung several times. “KNOCKOUT!” Shiro shouted out.

Everyone cheered out as Tenzin was amazed of what he witnessed. “Woohoo!” He cheered with an uncharacteristically excited look, Tenzin points both index fingers at the arena and pumps his fists, jumping for joy. As he looks around, he notices that the nearby spectators are all eying him. He quickly recovers his dignity, straightening his outfit and walking away with a solemn expression.

“The Fire Ferrets come from waaay behind and steal the win! What an upset, folks! The rookies, Avatar in tow, have nabbed a place in the championship tournament! I can not believe it!“ Shiro announced to the audience in the arena and those listening on the radio.

Korra looks around joyfully. Bolin smiles as he poses and pretentiously puts his hand behind his ears to listen to the applause. Korra approaches him and they high-five each other. “Hahaha, yeah! Yes!” they cheered.

Twilight and the others approached to congratulate them for their victory. “Korra, you were amazing out there!” She complimented her on her skill.

“Thanks Twi, I’m just glad you guys were here...” Korra said to her.

“You fought bravely... wreckless at first, but you proved yourself a determined, and fierce warrior.” Jade complimented her and looked to Mako and Bolin. “All three of you have...” she stated to them.

Bolin let out a chuckle and rubbed his head in embarrassment. “Gee, thanks a lot...” he expressed his gratitude.

Korra smiled broadly and looked at Mako who approaches. Showing his serious face. “Korra... what can I say? You really came alive in that last round. The way you dodged their attacks... you are a natural.” He complimented her.

The Main Seven were shocked of what they heard. “Was that brutal honesty from Mako...?” Rainbow Dash asked her friends.

“It’s scary... it doubt about that.” Applejack pointed out.

“But at least it’s nice to see this side of him for once.” Fluttershy said to them and smiled.

Korra smiled a bit as she looked to Mako. “Thanks, but I can't take all the credit.” She admitted and looked towards the crowd. “Someone else taught me those moves.” She stated as her smile faded and looked to Mako. “I need to go talk to him, I seriously messed up, and I need to make it up to him.” She said to him.

“Go, but just so you know, you’re officially part of the Fire Ferrets, and we’ll start training early in the morning.” Mako informed her.

“Early in the morning, got it, see ya guys!” Korra said to them as she ran off with her friends.

Mako smiled seeing her go, but saw Liu Kang approach him. “You did good out there, but keep in mind... your pride will only bring disaster. Don’t let it control your judgement...” He advised him. The young firebender looked to the shaolin but nodded his head in response as Liu bowed to him and walked away to follow the others.

On Air Temple Island later that night, with the moon perched high in the sky behind it. People were repairing the airbending gates. Korra approaches Tenzin, who is supervising the Air Acolytes as they place new gates in place of the ones that Korra destroyed. Korra stops a bit behind him. “I'm really sorry ... about everything I said.” She gestured to herself. “I was really frustrated with myself, and I took it out on you.” She gestured to him.

Tenzin turned to her to face her directly. “I think I owe you an apology too. I was trying to teach you about patience, but I lost mine.

“No hard feelings?” Korra asked him.

“Of course not. By the way, you were really good out there tonight.” Tenzin gestures with his finger to emphasize his words. “You moved just like an airbender!” He stated.

Korra was surprised to hear it. “Wait...” she started feeling joyful. “You stayed and watched?” She asked him.

“I did. Pro-bending turned out to be the perfect teaching tool for you.” Tenzin admitted to her.

Approaching them, Rainbow Dash crossed her arms with a sly smirk. “That must’ve wounded your pride to hear yourself say that.” She said to him.

“More than you can imagine...” Tenzin replied to her.

“There is no shame in admitting when you’re wrong about certain things Master Tenzin... I know, I speak from experience.” Sub-Zero said to him.

Tenzin nodded in agreement as Korra smiled and suddenly turns around, and backs up a few paces while jogging in place. “I'll see you tomorrow for airbending practice, bright and early!” she said to him as she took off.

At that point, Pinkie popped up. “And, by the way, she kinda permanently joined the Fire Ferrets and they’re playing in the tournament in a couple of weeks! Just thought you should know.” She said to him and ran off with the others.

Tenzin’s face takes on a look of unpleasant surprise. He sighs heavily while lowering his head as Kratos approached with Raiden. “You both planned this, didn’t you...?” He asked them.

“Not in the slightest...” Raiden responded to him but looked to Korra. “But she certainly learned a valuable lesson from this experience...” he stated.

Kratos nodded his head in agreement and looked towards Korra. “Yes... but let us hope that she can withstand the coming dangers in the future.” He stated to them.

In on one of the towers of the Pro-bending Arena. Mako is sitting on the window ledge, gazing across the bay. Staring at Air Temple Island. He stared in wonder if Korra was still awake at this point. But his focus was soon interrupted when Bolin started ruffling the sheets, talking in his sleep as Pabu tried to adjust himself to get comfortable. Mako smiled at his younger brother but looked back towards Air Temple Island, but soon noticed something shimmering near his foot. He checked it and saw it was a rare jewel... that was similar to the color of Korra’s eyes. He didn’t know what it meant... but he picked it up and held it in his hand starring at it in wonder. He didn’t know what to think, but he put it in his pocket to keep it safe as he looked back out to the island.

Back on the island, as everyone was in their respective rooms, Korra was at her window, looking at the arena. She is resting her head on her hand, a pleased smile dons her face as she looked at the arena thinking about a certain firebender. And just like what happened with Mako, a shimmering light caught her attention and found an amber colored gemstone beside her. She picked it up and looked at it curiously, wondering where it came from, but she knew it must have been something special. She put it away and looked back to the arena, smiling as she felt something in her heart... that would change her life.