//------------------------------// // When Extremes Meet // Story: Mortal Kombat Legends: Heroes Rising // by KnightGomora1994 //------------------------------// Republic City is at war! After discovering that her father, Hiroshi Sato, is working with the enemy, along with the fallen Goddess of Wisdom, Athena. And the living Dark Moon Goddess, Nightmare Moon. Princess Luna will not be pleased to her that her dark counterpart is alive and kicking. Asami turns against him, her own father, and following another defeat at the hands of the Equalists, Lin Beifong resigns as Chief of Police. With the Equalist army growing stronger, who will help the Avatar stop Amon and restore balance to the city? Air Temple Island A ferry is sailing towards Air Temple Island. Bolin, along with Mako and Asami were on board, and the young brother was leaning slightly over the railing with Pabu perched on his shoulder. He looks toward the island with an excited look upon his face. Mako and Asami, her arm wrapped around Mako, are standing behind Bolin, watching the island as well. The ferry pulls up at the port. Korra, Jinora, Ikki, the defenders and Meelo standing on the dock, waving at the people on the boat. Naga stands on the dock as well. “You're finally here!” Ikki said excitedly as one Air Acolyte throws the anchor in the water while two others let down the ramp to allow the passengers to get off the boat. “Welcooome to Air Temple Island. Your new home.” She welcomed them. “Yes, welcome to my domain.” Said Meelo as he pointed to himself. Johnny glanced towards Liu with his arms folded. “If Tenzin’s got it bad with these kids, I can’t wait to see how he handles the teen years.” He told him. “He is… Korra just isn’t his biological child.” Liu responded. “True.” Johnny agreed with him as he nodded his head. Bolin is carrying his duffel bag over his right shoulder, and Mako and Asami descend the ramp behind him. “Well, aren't you sweet, little monk child.” He said to him as Pabu jumps down from Bolin's shoulder and runs in between Meelo's legs before running to the right. Meelo bends over and looks through his legs at Pabu. He stands erect again. “What's that fuzzy creature?” He asked as Jinora approached seeing Pabu. The little fire ferret approached Naga as the two sniff each other's nose; Pabu erects himself on his hind legs, and gently touches Naga's nose with his left front paw. “That is a fire ferret. An arboreal mammal common to the bamboo forest of the central Earth Kingdom.” Jinora explained to her younger brother. Till out of no where, Ikki jumps out from behind them seeing the little fire ferret. “He’s cuuuute!” She squees and runs toward Pabu. Meelo airbends upward while an irritated Jinora plugs her ears by putting a finger into each of her ears to silence Ikki's shrieks. Pabu hisses at Ikki and runs under Naga. The girl follows suit as she continues giggling with joy. Meelo descends down to jump on Naga's head, grabbing and pulling the polar bear dog's ears backward. “Yip yip! Fly sky bison! Fly!” Meelo tried to get Naha to fly, but she does not react to Meelo's antics and Ikki continues to chase Pabu around the dock. Sonya watched them as she also had her ears plugged. “It’s official… I’m never having kids.” She told herself. “You say it now sister, but that might end up changing.” Twilight said to her. Meanwhile Mako walked towards Korra to greet her. “Thanks for sending the Air Acolytes to help us with the move.” He said to her. “Yes, they've been amazing. Such tireless workers.” Asami agreed as she gestures to two acolytes who were carrying several trunks of luggage. The group watched as they heard them grunting as they walk down the ramp. Rarity was surprised, but she glanced to her friends with a look. “And you girls say I overpack.” She said to them. “Which you do.” Applejack told her as she remembered their camping trip with their sisters, along with Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo. Looking at the large stack of cases in surprise as the pair carry them off the boat, Korra looked towards Asami. “Oh, I thought you were only bringing a few things.” She said to her as the pair of Air Acolytes stumble a bit causing the luggage to threaten to topple onto her while Korra reacts slightly by shrieking that word but the Air Acolytes manage to balance themselves in time. “Trust me, it could've been worse.” She assured her as the Air Acolytes re-orientate themselves and they walk toward the island. “No problem, everyone here wants you guys to feel welcome.” Twilight said to her. “Just as long as we can all get along, we’ll be totally fine.” Johnny said to them as he and the other defenders lead them to the interior of the island, where Raiden awaited them at the gates with Celestia. Seeing them approach the gates of Air Temple Island. He and Celestia stepped aside as Naga playfully chases Pabu around as the group strolls behind them and approach them. “Ms. Sato… welcome to the island. I know we haven’t been formally introduced, but we were at the gala with Korra. My name is Raiden, God of Thunder… and this is my wife, Princess Celestia.” He introduced themselves as they bowed. “Wow, it’s nice to meet you sir… but if Celestia is a Princess, and you two are married, why not Queen Celestia?” Asami asked them. Chuckling at her question, Celestia stepped up. “Our royal family system works differently in Equestria, than it does in your realm. We got married not long after Shao Kahn was defeated, being blessed by the Elder Gods themselves.” She told her. “Amazing, that must have been quite an honor.” Asami told her. “More than you can imagine, my sister Luna is currently engaged, but not yet married.” Celestia said to her as she held a hand to her ear, hearing a sneeze from one of the houses. She chuckled knowing Luna’s ears were burning. “Either way, welcome to the island. I hope you will make yourself at home.” She told her as she walked away with Raiden. The group smiled as they walk toward the temple. Ikki runs around with her hands outstretched as she sings and hums gleefully. Cut to a side view shot of Asami, Mako, and Jinora. Asami looks down at Meelo with confusion as he grins at her. “You're pretty, can I have some of your hair?” He holds out his hand to her. A smirk formed across Mako’s face from seeing it. “Looks like I have some competition.” He joked as he playfully winked to Asami. “Yeah, don’t push your luck.” Kung Lao advised him. Just at that moment, Ikki lifts her hands up as they stopped walking. “And now for the grand tour.” She told them as she points at each area. “The flying bison sleep in those caves down there, and that's the temple Grandpa Aang built.” She pointed to it as she turns around. “And that's the greenhouse where we grow the vegetables we eat.” She turns around to grin at them. The teens turn their heads back toward Ikki who looked to them with a wide smile on her face. “I have a couple of questions.” He got her attention as she smiled and waited to hear them. “Is this an all vegetarian island? Is that where you train airbending?” He pointed to where the training area was and grabs his shirt. “Do we have to wear Air Acolyte clothes? Do we each get our own sky bison? And final question, how many trees are on this island?” He asked as he bends down to look at Ikki. Thinks and answers quickly with her hands behind her back while rocking back and forth slightly. “Yes. Yes. No. No. Ten thousand five hundred and fifty two.” She told them earning shocked and surprised looks from everyone. Flash leaned towards Soarin and whispered. “She scares me sometimes.” He told him. “You and me both brother.” Soarin whispered in agreement. “I think she’s good.” Pinkie said to them as they immediately gave her a look that said “Of course you do.” “So, where are we going to be staying?” Mako asked them. “You're a boy. Boys have to stay on the boys' side.” Meelo told them. Jinora approached as she put her hands together. “I'd be happy to show you to the men's dormitory.” She offered as she walked away with Mako. “I’m a boy!” Bolin followed after them. “Meelo, why don't you go with the boys too?” Korra asked him. As he moved away, Meelo looked up at Asami and holds his hand out. “We shall meet again soon, beautiful woman.” He told her as he runs after the brothers and Jinora. Korra looked to Asami as she walked with her and the girls. “Ikki, the girls and I will take you to your room this way.” She told her as she lead her to the girls dormitory along with Kitana and Jade. As they walked into the dormitory, Wandering the corridors as there was nothing but silence in the air. Till that silence was finally broken, by Ikki. “Asami, did you know Korra likes Mako?“ She asked her as Korra stops in her tracks as her eyes grow wide open in horror. We get a brief glimpse of the inside of her head as her face contorts in a dramatic background where Korra inhumanly screams at Ikki in horror, fire burning and lightning striking behind her before returning to reality. Korra looks around with fear as Twiligt facepalmed from what Ikki said, Applejack of course was flabbergasted from the experience as Fluttershy cringed knowing what was going through Korra’s mind. Pinkie looked away as she side stepped away from Ikki as Rainbow Dash and Sunsets jaws were literally dropped down to the floor, as for Rarity, she passed out after hearing it. Meanwhile, Asami looks uncomfortable with the topic. Especially the girls as they scowled at the blabber mouth of an airbender. But Asami was actually quite surprised… a little bit. “Oh. Uh, no. I wasn't completely aware of that.” She shifted her eyes a bit as Korra grabs Asami's arm and drags her further along the corridor. Korra slides open the doors, and moves to the side showing a smiling and gesturing to Asami in an inviting manner to enter the room. As Asami enters, Ikki walks up to the room to follow them, but Kitana and Jade get in her way as Korra goes in after Asami and turns around, glaring at Ikki while slamming the doors shut in front of her, making her step back. “Hey!” Ikki yelled at them. “Run along, Ikki!” Korra yelled from the other side of the door. “And would someone please wake up the sleeping cryomancer?” She asked the others. Pinkie immediately dashed away and came back with a glass of water, spilling it on Rarity’s face as she jolted up screaming. “I’m awake, I’m awake!” She panicked as she tried to dry up. “Ikki, you should go.” Twilight told her. “Yeah, sorry kiddo, you caused enough trouble for today.” Sunset told her. “I suggest you listen young one, and try to refrain from telling secrets.” Jade told her with her arms folded. “My thoughts exactly.” Kitana agreed with her as Ikki looks down and moans sadly. Suddenly, she looks up and acts out like an angry cat with glowing white eyes, making some cat noises as she claws at the air before growling at the doors and folding her arms in annoyance while looking away as she stormed off. Seeing it happen, Kitana looked to Jade in surprise. “I’m starting to wonder if she was a cat demon in a previous life.” She told her. “In our line of work, it would be a surprise.” Jade told her. Meanwhile in the room, Korra sighs and scratches her head awkwardly and sighs. “So, here's your room.” She said to her as she walked up to her. “I know this is a little rustic compared to what you're used to.” She told her. “But if there are any changes you need, we’d be more than happy to help change a few things.” Rarity offered. “I think it's really charming.” She told her as she walks to the window. “And the best part about it, nothing here reminds me of my father.” She told her as she turns her head to look at Korra. “Thank you for your hospitality.” She said to her and the girls as someone bangs on the door. Twilight groaned as she turns toward it. “If that’s Ikki, I swear I’m gonna lock her in a box.” She muttered. Even Korra was annoyed as she earned a surprised look from Asami's eyes widen at Korra's outburst. “Ikki! I swear if you don't leave us alone, I'm gonna-“ She turns toward the door pointing at it, till it opened and revealed Tenzin sliding open the doors. Korra's face immediately blanched out and spoke in a slightly higher pitched tone. “Uh, Tenzin!” Closes eyes in embarrassment; attempt at normal voice. “Come right in.” Rainbow Dash leaned over with a smirk on her face. “Bummer, you’re in deep boiling oil now girl.” She told her only to get shoved by her. “Good day, ladies. Asami, welcome to the island.” Tenzin welcomed her as he walked into the room. “Thank you for having me.” Asami said to him as the airbender bowed to her and looked to Korra. “Beifong's replacement, Saikhan, is going to be inducted as the new Chief of Police later. I think we should both be there.” He told her as Korra nodded. “I’ll get Liu Kang, Kitana, and Raiden to join us. Elder Gods know well this isn’t going to end well.” She told him. “We’ll go too.” Twilight stepped up. “We need to see the new chief first hand, and make sure Tarrlok doesn’t try anything. Least of all, you Twilight.” She pointed at her. Sighing at remembering the last time Tarrlok tricked her, she knew that her friends were never going to let that go. “All right, all right, you can come. But no magic tricks Twilight, people are still trying to get used to that, especially now that we got people from Outworld showing up.” She told her as the princess nodded to her. Republic City Police Department Outside the Police Headquarters, a large crowd standing at the front with Saikhan at the podium. “It was an honor serving under Chief Beifong for so many years, and I wish her a speedy recovery. It is with great humility that I take her place as the new Chief of Police. Republic City is facing a threat like none the world has ever seen, but there is one man who's been effective against Amon's revolution, Councilman Tarrlok.” He told them as Tarrlok nods his head as reporters take his picture. “That is why for all matters involving the Equalists, I will report directly to him.” He announced as Korra and Tenzin turn their heads to Tarrlok with surprise. “The police department will lend any and all available resources to the councilman and his task force.” He told them as he slams his fist down on the podium. “Until we quell this insurgency.” Twilight formed a scowl towards Tarrlok as she folded her arms. “Manipulative rat.” She commented. “Here, here… he has been nothing but trouble since we first met him.” Rarity agreed with her. “But the big question is… what is that weasel snake Tarrlok up to now?“ Korra asked them. “I don’t know Korra, but we are going to find out.” Raiden told her as the inauguration ended and they look at Tarrlok with disdain. As the crowd disperses after the inauguration, Tarrlok gives the Fire Nation councilwoman a hands, who leaves with the other council members; he bows after them in their direction. “Tarrlok, I don't know what you did to get Chief Saikhan in your pocket but I highly doubt it was legal.” He told him. “I second that… I don’t know what you did, but I swear, if you so much as-“ Tenzin was interrupted as he saw him chuckle. “Oh, Tenzin. Always the conspiracy theorist. Did you ever consider Saikhan simply recognizes my talents and wants what is best for this city?” He asked him only to see Tenzin grunts in disgust as Korra walks toward them with her friends. “Well, Avatar Korra. Long time, no see. Now that your little pro-bending distractions are over, I look forward to your return to my task force.” Disgusted with him, she wasn’t planning on it. “Ha! Forget it! There's no way I'm rejoining your vanity project.“ She told him. “That is unfortunate to hear, but I'm sure you'll come to your senses as you have in the past.“ Tarrlok reminded her with a smirk. But Rainbow Dash shot a quick jolt passed his face, nearly grazing him. “Don’t hold your breath bub.” She told him. “Got that right! You know, Tenzin's been right about you all along.” Korra told him as she points at herself. “You played me, you played Beifong, and now you're playing the new Chief too.” She told him as she swipes her hand aside, and walks up to Tarrlok. “Well, I got news for you. You need me, but I don't need you. I'm the Avatar.” She told him. “She’s right, no matter what you do, people will only resent you in your conquest for control.” Kitana stated to the councilman. “While I don’t agree with that Princess Kitana, I will say that our friend Korra is wrong about one thing.” Tarrlok told her as he looked towards Korra. “You're not, in fact, the Avatar.” He told her as Korra's face softens with surprise. “You are merely a half-baked Avatar in training, which reminds me, how is your airbending going? Made any significant progress with that?” He asked as Korra showed a sad expression and she looks down in defeat, clenching her teeth. While the girls looked to see a smug Tarrlok. “I didn't think so.” He said as Twilight turned to a dejected Korra as Tarrlok turns away, somewhat angrily. “If you will not be part of my task force, then you had best stay out of my way.” He warned her as he left them. Applejack glared as she was about ready to pummel the councilman, only to be stopped by Liu Kang. “Oh and Liu Kang, if you ever change your mind, you and Kitana are more than welcome to join.” He told them. Glaring at the thought of his offer, Liu merely folded his arms in response and sneered. “If you think we would blindly follow you in your path, we are not as weak as you Tarrlok.” He told him as he earned a sneer from Tarrlok without seeing it. But he could sense it as Tarrlok walked away as he looked towards Korra. “Don’t let him get to you, he is only trying to rattle you up.” He told her. “Yeah? He just did.” Korra responded as she epheaded back to Oogi to head back to Air Temple Island with them. The girls were surprised of seeing it. “Oh nelly… Tarrlok sure got under her skin this time.” Applejack told the others as she looked towards Raiden. “Is there at least something we can do?” She asked him. “We can discuss this on our way back to the Air Temple.” He responded as he followed after Korra with the others. (~) Once they were in the air, Korra was still feeling depressed of what just happened. “I don't understand what's wrong with me. I've memorized nearly all of the practice forms, but I still can't produce a single measly puff of air!” She slumped in depression. “I'm a failure.” “No you’re not. You just need to work through this airbending block.“ Tenzin told her. “Tenzin’s right Korra, even though you haven’t been able to master airbending yet, you still have a great understanding of it.” Liu Kang said to her. “Amazing advice. I'll get right on that.” Korra told him with much sarcasm. “Korra, there is no need for sarcasm.” Rarity told her as she worked on the finishing touches on her outfit. “Yeah, come on Korra… you can’t let that sleeze-ball Tarrlok get you down.” Rainbow said to her as she stood on one hand on the bisons saddle. “You think it was easy for me when I first discovered my lightning powers?” She asked her as she whirled her feet around and sat down in the saddle. “Besides, we all had it rough during our training.” Korra let out a sigh in response. “Looks like my trainings only going to get rougher.” She told them. While Tenzin was feeling slightly annoyed. “I wasn't finished yet. You see, Aang not only had his bending teachers, but also his past lives to call upon for guidance. Have you ever made contact with your past lives?” He asked her. “No, of course I haven't. Didn't you get the memo from the White Lotus? I'm a spiritual failure, too.” She responded as Raiden looked to her. “You may have made a connection without realizing it.” He told her as she looked to him surprised. “Perhaps something you mistook as a dream?” he asked her. Maybe. I had a few weird hallucinations, but I hardly even remember them.” Korra mentioned as she earned an intrigued look from Twilight. “Yes, I saw it too when we were on Avatar Aang, Memorial Island. When I tried to use a spell on you to try and wake you up.” She told her. Tenzin looked to them surprised. “And did you see any previous Avatars in these visions?” He asked them. “I… we saw Aang. It seemed like he was in trouble. What do you think it means?” Korra asked him and Raiden. “Hmm, I don't know.” Tenzin responded as he strokes his beard. Raiden nodded in agreement as he looked to Korra. “But we urge you to meditate on these visions.” He told her as he looked out as the sky bison flew towards Air Temple Island. “I believe Aang's spirit must be trying to tell you something.” He told her as he knew Aang well when he last visited. Seeing as they approached the island, Kitana looked towards Korra and placed a hand on her shoulder. “I understand his words are getting to you, but the only way to moved passed them, is to let go of your grief.” She told her. But Korra wasn’t sure if she could as she looked to the Edenian Princess. “Was it easy for you…? To let go of the fact that Shao Kahn was really your adoptive father?” She asked her. Kitana shook her head in response as she looked out. “No it wasn’t… when I learned of my true heritage, it was hard for me to accept, and let go of my hatred towards the man I once called father.” She told her, only to chuckle at one thing she said. “If you could call Shao Kahn a man… he was more of a monster.” She told her. “Darn right he was, I mean I’ll never forget seeing that guys ugly mug for as long as I live.” Pinkie told them. “So don’t worry your head about it, you’ll get over it.” Applejack told her as she looked to Avatar Aang’s statue. “Besides… I think Aang would have done the same if he were here now.” She told her as Korra looked towards the statue, thinking of her previous life and what he had gone through when he was around her age. Korra lowered her head, lost in thought… trying to understand something about herself. Air Temple Island Later that evening, Korra was sitting alone on the ledge on Air Temple Island, staring at the statue of Aang on Memorial island, tears rolling down her cheeks. She felt so miserable about what what happened today, while off in a distance, her friends were looking for her. “Korra! You out here?” Mako called out to her. Korra turns her head toward the voice and wipes away her tears as Pabu comes out from the bushes. Pabu's head peeks out and chirps as he runs toward her and climbs onto Korra's shoulder, wrapping himself around her to comfort her. “Korraaa!” Bolin called out as they found her along with four defenders and the Main Seven. The ferret stops in front of Korra and starts licking away her tears. Bolin, Asami, and Mako along with Twilight and her gang, as well as four of the defenders from Earthrealm find her and Pabu runs back to Bolin and climbs up onto his shoulder. “There you are, are you okay?” He asked her. Rarity rushed up seeing her tears. “Oh come now Korra, dry up those crocodile tears, or your eyes will get puffy.” She told her as she took a handkerchief and helped dry her eyes. Feeling it, Korra gently pushed her handkerchief away as she tried her best to act normal. “I’m fine.” She told them. “Nice try kiddo… but you’re not fooling any of us with that macho facade.” Sonya told her. “Come on, what's wrong? You can tell us.” Mako persisted as he tried to reach out to her. Seeing it, Korra saw the kind and caring eyes of a friend. Perhaps even more than that, but she sighed and looked away. “How am I suppose to save this city when I can't even learn airbending? I'm the worst Avatar ever!” She turns her head back and hangs her head down. “I just feel ... alone.” She told them how she was feeling. “No, that's nonsense! You're amazing!” Asami told her as she disagreed with that statement. “Yeah and remember. Aang hadn't mastered all the elements when he was battling the Fire Nation. He was just a little kid.” Mako told her as he agreed with Asami. “And he wasn't alone. He had his friends to help him. Look, the arena might be shut down but we're still a team. The new Team Avatar!” Bolin happily declared to her. “He’s not wrong there Korra.” Johnny told her as he approached. “Because we’ve all had our struggles in life, I can’t even begin to list all of mine. Probably best I shouldn’t… because that will be a long story.” He told her as he earned a pat from Sonya. “Oh, yeah pat me there… doesn’t mean I’m gonna let you kick me in my groin.” He told her. “Didn’t plan on it.” Sonya told him as she folded her arms. Twilight nudged Korra with a smile. “We know you’re going through a tough time right now Korra, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t ask for help. We’re all friends here… and friends help each other.” She told her as Fluttershy stepped up. “No matter what happens… we’ll always be there for one another.” She told her with a kind smile. “We got your back Korra, and we can save this city.” Mako told her as he, Asami, Bolin and Mako place their hands on each other along with Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny, Sonya and the Main Seven.. “Together.” “United we stand.” Rainbow said to her as she smirked looking to Applejack. “Or divided we fall.” Applejack finished as she agreed with that statement. “So what do you say Korra? You with us, or are you with us?” Sunset asked her. Seeing them all United together, Korra smiled as she felt encouraged by their words, and stood up. “Yeah, let's do it!” She places her hand on top and Meelo suddenly descends and airbends down, farting on top on their hands as they express their shock and disgust by widening their eyes. He Raises his arm, grinning. “Yeah, let's do it!” He shouted as he continues to fart while realizing something. “What are we doing?” He asked as the new team laughs heartily while Meelo grins goofily. “You will not be alone in this fight you know.” T’Challa said to them as he approached. “You still have many friends, and allies, here where they can help you, on or off the island.” He said to them. Smiling at hearing it, Korra nodded her head to him and looked to Rarity. “Rarity, please tell me you finished my new outfit.” She said to her. “Oh please darling…” Rarity grinned as she pulled it out for her. “Of course I did!” She told her as she pulled out a few others. “I even took some time to work on others for Mako, Bolin and Asami.” She said to her. Smirking at seeing it, Korra looked to her friends. “All right guys… suit up.” She told them as they nodded to her. (~) A few moments later that evening… Korra was in her new outfit, that looked almost like her traditional outfit. But it’s top had a darker hue of blue, with patches of white fur on the shoulders, wearing dark blue sleeves with arm guards that looked like Sub-Zero’s. A cloth that wrapped around her waist that had fur similar to that of the ones on her shoulders dangling from it, a belt holding it as there was a cloth that had the Water Tribe symbol. Same pants, boots that went up to her shins as well as shin guards. She smiled at Rarity’s work and heard the others approaching as they looked to the city. “Get ready, Republic City... you are about to be patrolled by Team Avatar.” He told the city in a dramatic tone as his outfit looked similar to that of Johnny’s. A green shirt under a light grayish green coat jacket over it, his pants were dark gray with a hint of green, he even had a belt buckle that spelled the letter “B” on it, and shin guards and dark green gloves that had studs on the knuckles. Mako walked up in his traditional outfit, but the difference is that he wore a red and yellow long vest that went down to his knees, bound by a yellow sash. He wore his gloves over and around a pair of arm bands that Liu and Flash gave him, the scarf was definitely a must wear item, and he had red sashes going around his shins. He looked back and saw Asami as she approaches the team wielding a pair of electrified gloves, and a new outfit, curtesy of Rarity and Sonya. “Asami, you and Rarity always know how to accessorize your outfits.” He told her. For her outfit was definitely made form the Special Forces in Earthrealm, with a little Rarity flare to it. It had bits of her racing gear, but the top was purplish armor with a light purple in the middle. The shoulders had the Future I diatribes logo on it as she wore a purple choker and a pair of boots with light brown sashes around them. (Think like Cassie Cages outfit from a mortal Kombat 11, mixed with Asami’s original outfit, and she got an extra glove.) “I figure one way to fight Equalists is to use an Equalist weapon.” She told them as she conducts electricity from the gloves. “One of my best works.” Rarity complimented herself. A chuckle came from Sonya as she folded her arms. “Give yourself all the credit why don’t you?” She said to her. “Least she looks like she belongs in SF.” Pinkie told her as Sonya nodded in agreement. “All right…” Korra punched her palm looking to the city. “Let’s ride.” As Mako, Asami, and Korra already seated on Naga. Bolin jumped on to join them. “Naga away!” He shouted only to see Naga benddown, causing the New Team Avatar to slide off her and fall on top of each other. Good thing Liu and the others weren’t on, otherwise they would have been crushed under them. “Guess she couldn’t take all that weight.” Liu told them as Naga growls and shakes her head. Korra felt a bit embarrassed from it as she stands up and places her hand on her head. She narrows her eyes in dismay as they look to the side. “All right, scratch that.” She told herself as she turns to her team. “Any other ideas?” She asked. Asami stands up and flips her hair as she rests a hand on her chin in thought. Soon enough, she finally thought of what could help. “I think I have the answer.” She told them. (~) A few moments later, a garage opens, the headlights from a car shining on Mako, Bolin, and Korra. Along with the others as Asami starts up the car and drives out of the garage. The car swerves and stops in front of them as Asami looked out to them in a sleek satomobile and smiled at her friends. “You think this'll do?” Everybody smiled as they all jumped in the car. “I like the New Team Avatar style” Mako said as he was impressed by the car. T’Challa approached in his suit as his mask was off. “The Grandmasters and I will patrol from the rooftops, watch for any Equalists that will be lurking.” He told them. “Try to keep up your majesty.” Asami told him. Rainbow Dash smirked as she nodded Asami's shoulder, “What are we waiting for? Hit it, rich girl!" She told her as Asami changes gears and they drive off to patrol the city, with Earthrealm Defenders not far behind. The radio begins to speak. “Unit two sixteen, cancel that ten fifty-eight at Harmony Tower. Come back to the station, over.” The Officer on the radio cut off the transmission. “That’s useful.” Sonya commented. “My dad had police scanners installed in all of his cars. I guess now I know why.” Asami muttered still feeling disgusted with what she learned about him. “Hey, if anything, my dad was just as big a jerk as your old man is.” Johnny told her knowing it to be true. Till suddenly the radio gave them just what they’re looking for. “Calling all units, Level Four Alert. Jailbreak at headquarters. Officers down, electrocuted. Chi blockers and Equalist convicts are still at large armed and dangerous.” The team looks at the radio with intent. “Last seen heading east. I repeat, Level Four Alert. Equalist jailbreak!” Asami stops the car as a truck and several Equalist motorcyclists rush through the traffic. “Chi blockers!” Bolin shouted. “That’s them!” Mako told them. “Let's get 'em!” Korra said as Asami changes gears and begins the car chase. Sonya activated her wrist com. “Liu, T’Challa, Equalists heading east, and heading straight towards you.” She told them as they chased after the Equalists. “Seeing the cars from the rooftops, Liu activate his wrist com to respond. “We see them, proceed with caution, remember what happened last time when we faced them.” He advised them as he ran with T’Challa while the grandmasters followed on the other rooftops. Cars twirl and stop from crashing into the truck as it plows through the street. Asami dodges the cars and still tails the chi blockers but a massive truck blocks their way. “Korra! Bolin! Give me a ramp! Now!” She told them as Korra and Bolin earthbend a massive ramp that sends the car soaring into the air before landing safely, resuming their chase. Mako uses his lightning and strikes one of the chi blocker's motorcycles, making the chi blocker fall to the ground. Bolin earthbends earth darts, hitting the wheel of another motorcycle, causing the chi blocker to fall. Asami dodges the fallen cyclist. The rest of the chi blockers begin to use a smoke screen and move right in front of them. Not being able to see, Asami puts on her goggles and notices the chi blockers turning to the right. “Help me out! We gotta make this turn!” She told them as Korra and Bolin earthbend a giant, angled curve, making the car swerve up before landing back onto the street and they resume the chase. “They don't know we made the turn.” she stated. “The smoke will be useful… and we have just the man for the job.” Sub-Zero stated on the radio as Smoke appeared on the hood of Asami’s car and controlled the smoke to shroud their presence. Asami was surprised when she saw him, but smiled as she looked ahead. “Okay, get ready.” She told them as she see’s an opening, just waiting as Smoke kept the smoke around them and released it. Giving Asami a chance as she changes gears and the car gains speed to ram the motorcyclists, flinging them into the air before landing on top of the bonnet. Smoke leaps to the truck as there was an Equalist on top hitch tried to strike him in his nerve points. But as she tried to hit him, she could only see her fists going through him as she felt like she was punching through air. “Did you think it was going to be that easy? Where there is smoke… there is fire!” He told her as he became solid and jabbed at her nerve points, making her go limp as she plopped onto the roof of the truck. Scorpion ran across the roof and leaps to the truck seeing an Equalist about to strike Smoke from behind. He threw his spear, piercing it through his shoulder and pulled him up as he fell towards him and punched him in the face, knocking him out cold. Liu leaped towards the inside of the truck and kicked one of the Equalists out as he landed on a fruit stand. “Sorry, but you’re not going to regroup with Amon today.” He told the driver only to get grabbed by an Equalist and struggles inside the truck. Kitana leaped in to help him, knocking out the Equalist who held him as she helped the monk get into the back to subdue the escapees. Meanwhile, T’Challa leaped and pierced his claws into the side of the truck and held onto it. Meanwhile Mako firebends but his arm is wrapped up by the Equalist's bola. Mako uses his other arm, but it becomes wrapped up as well. The other Equalist jumps in front of Bolin and chi blocks his arm before he can even attack, making him the fall back into his seat with pain. The Equalist went to attack Johnny and Pinkie, but the two blocked his attacks, as Pinkie kicked him against his side and Johnny spread his legs out and punched him in the groin, causing him to squeal as Asami electrocutes the chi blocker with her glove, causing the Equalist to fall onto the back seat. The first Equalist attempts to pull Mako out of his seat, but Korra grabs his shoulders and pulls him down, causing the Equalist to fall over onto the car, where Asami electrocutes him. Mako chucks the unconscious Equalist to the back and prepares to do another lightning strike. Meanwhile the driver notices T’Challa on the side of the truck and went to ram him against a pole. But the Wakandan King leaped off the truck and ran against the side of the building, leaping back to the truck as he pieced his claws through one of the wheels, disconnecting it from the rig as Asami drives the car closer to the truck so the driver is visible and Mako and Rainbow Dash shot lightning at the driver. The driver becomes unconscious and the truck begins to swerve before tumbling to its sides, hitting the lamp post before it stopped. Some of the prisoners tried to escape, but Sub-Zero leaped down and trapped them waist up in ice as Scorpion snared the others with his spears. Twilight used her magic to knock them unconscious, she smirked and looked to the others. “I can honestly say that went really well.” She told them. “Sure did… we’re just that awesome.” Rainbow said to her as reporters approached them. Photos are taken by reporters as the team waits for the police to arrive. “Well, well… look who finally decided to show up to ruin the moment.” She pointed out. Korra smiles as Tarrlok approaches them. “Avatar Korra, what do you think you are doing?” He asked sternly. “Oh, hey Tarrlok. Nice of you to show up finally. Here, we captured the escaped convicts for you.” She said to him in a mocking tone. “What you did was tear up the city and impede the real authorities in their pursuit of these criminals.” Tarrlok stated to her angrily. Applejack approached with a raised eyebrow. “Hmm, that's funny.” She stated as she places her finger on her cheek. “We didn't see your little task force or the cops the whole time.” She told him as she folds her arms and she looks away. “If it wasn't for Team Avatar, they would've gotten away.” She told him with a smirk. “Yeah, and you won’t have anyone to blame, but yourself.” Twilight told him. “She’s right about that Tarrlok, either you’re too busy, or you’re just too scared to face Amon directly.” Korra pointed it out to him. “You may think I’m a half baked Avatar… but my friends see something in me that you will never understand.” She told him. But Tarrlok points at her in fury. “This is your last warning. Stay out of my way!” He warned her as he turns back and drives away while Team Avatar smiles in victory. Liu walked up to Korra and patted her shoulder. “You did good… but this fight was just the start.” He told her. “There are still a lot of Equalists on the loose.” Kitana pointed out. “And these chi blockers are just the runts of the liter.” Scorpion said to them. “He’s right… we still have Rain and the others to worry about. Still…” Fluttershy looked to where Tarrlok drove off to. “I can’t help but feel that Tarrlok will be plotting something. We need eyes one him, at the council chambers, and the Police Department.” She told them. “Fluttershy’s right, Tarrlok’s a slippery one.” Korra agreed with her. Sub-Zero approached them and stood beside Scorpion. “We’ll do it… we’re the most qualified, and with Stryker looking after Lin as she recovers, we will watch Tarrlok at the council meeting tomorrow.” He told them as Scorpion nodded in agreement with the idea. “But you gotta admit, it was funny to see how angry Tarrlok was.” Pinkie snickered at remembering the angry expression on Tarrlok’s face and soon started laughing. Laughter started coming from the others, even Mako who was chuckling at remembering it. “She’s not wrong, it was hilarious!” He told them as he held his gut while laughing. Korra soon started to giggle as she looked to Mako as he laughed. “Yeah… he was rip roaring mad.” She laughed a bit with a giggle. Mako chuckled as he looked to Korra, feeling something that was definitely connecting them together. Asami would have noticed, but was too busy giggling with Bolin to even pay attention. Kitana noticed Mako looking at Korra with a smile that was much like when Liu looked at her. She smiled as she nudged Liu and gestures to it. “I’m beginning to think that they’re starting to make a connection.” She told him. Smirking a bit, Liu nodded his head knowing she isn’t wrong. “You’re right… but let’s wait to see how things work out between them.” He told her as she nodded in agreement. Republic City Hall The next day at City Hall, Tarrlok and the other members of the council, including Tenzin were attended to hear what Tarrlok had to say. “Republic City stands as a beacon of freedom, but the Equalists are using that freedom to tear it down.” He told them as she looked amongst the attending council members. “The law I have proposed would make it illegal for anyone to be a member of the Equalists or even be associated with them. It also puts into effect a curfew, ensuring all nonbenders are in their own homes by nightfall.” He told them. “This is going too far, Tarrlok!” Tenzin stood up as he shot a glare towards him. “You can't punish all nonbenders for the actions of a few!” He told him as he swung his hand on to the side. “That kind of cowardice will cause our city to fall into Amon's hands. We must pass this law. All in favor?” He asked the other councilmen raise their hands as Tenzin sighs angrily while Tarrlok smiles mischievously. Meanwhile, Sub-Zero and Scorpion were on the roof looking through a window, watching the scene as it played out and looked to each other. “This is getting way out of hand.” The Lin Kuei told the Shirai Ryu as he looked back to Tarrlok. “He’s literally got the entire council in his pocket, they refuse to listen to Tenzin.” “Korra is not going to be happy when she hears about this… and neither will your pupil.” Scorpion told him. “We better tell them quickly… because this is only going to make things worse.” Sub-Zero said to him as Scorpion grabbed hold of his shoulder and vanished through hellfire with him to reach where Korra and the others were. Republic City Streets A few minutes after returning to the team as they were on the streets of Republic City where Team Avatar was resting and eating their dumplings as they heard the news from what Tarrlok had just did. They were calm at first, but then…- “HE DID WHAT?!” Korra shouted in a fit of unchecked anger. “It’s true, he is forcing curfew on all nonbenders to ensure that the Equalists don’t grow further in numbers.” Scorpion told them. Growling in anger, Sonya slammed her fist on Asami’s car in a fit of fury. “Hey, easy! I get you’re upset, but you need to calm down and not take your anger out on my car.” She told her. “Calm…?” Sonya turned towards Asami with a really angry expression. “I’M COMPLETELY CALM!!!” She shouted at her as her eye twitches. Seeing it, everyone knew that she totally wasn’t as Jax reached over and touched her shoulder. “Girl, I know that look, and you are far from calm right now.” He told her. “Jax is right Sonya, you need to cool it.” Applejack told her. Exhaling from it, Sonya tried her best to keep herself in control. Meanwhile Korra was still fuming, still furious at what Tarrlok just pulled. “I can’t believe that no good weasel-snake! First he plays me, then Beifong, and now he’s punishing all nonbenders by putting them in curfew?! That’s it, I’ve had just about enough of his insanity!” She shouted as she was about to declare war on the councilman. “Korra, calm yourself… remember what Kratos and Lord Raiden have been trying to teach you.” T’Challa told her. Hearing it, Korra knew that she needed to calm down, just as much as Sonya. She inhaled and let out a long exhale and leaned against the car. “I’m sorry… I just can’t believe he would do something like this.” She told him. “Like many dictators I have met in the past, from M’Baku, to N’Jadaka, to Tarrlok… they will do anything to seize control over the city or land.” The Wakandan king told her as he patted her shoulder. “Do not worry though, I will talk to Tenzin about speaking to the other members of the council at city hall. Just be careful out there, and don’t go getting into trouble.” He told her as he leaped to the build and leaped to the rooftops running amongst them to get to Air Temple Island. “Man, I gotta know what he takes to pull off stunts like that.” Johnny told himself as he crossed his arms. “Yeah, I don’t think he’d tell you.” Pinkie told him. “Yeah, you don’t exactly have the king part down.” Mako told him with a smirk as everyone laughed. He scowled at them knowing they were joking at his expense. (~) Later that evening, Korra and the others were waiting for some action on the radio on the streets, hoping things will work out. Mako walked over to Korra with a warm drink and handed it to her. “Here… this might help you warm up.” He told her. She gently took it as she tried to keep her anger in control. “Thanks Mako…” She told him as she took a quick sip, but felt it burn her mouth and she spit it out. “Hot! Hot! Hot!” She cried out as she blew on it only to realize her hands were warmer than the drink. “Oh, I guess I might have heated it up with my firebending.” She chuckled a bit. “You going to be okay? I know you’re probably still mad about Tarrlok, but if you ever want to talk about it, my ears always open.” He told her. Sighing a bit, Korra leaned against a the car and looked up. “I guess deep down, I’m of really okay. I’ve been feeling the need to punch something, but would it make me feel better? Probably not, but if anyone deserves a good punch, it’s Tarrlok.” She told him. Seeing it, Mako lowered his eyes as he looked down feeling sorry for how she’s feeling, but looked to her as he placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. “Look, I get it… I’ve been bottling up all my anger since my parents were killed. I wanted so bad to find the man who took them from me… but I needed to look after Bolin, I knew he wouldn’t make it on his own… so I left my past, and looked to my future.” He told her. The young Avatar looked to him seeing the deep personal feelings he kept to himself, she felt even more sorry for him than he did for her. She reached to his hand on her shoulder and touched it. “For what it’s worth, I’m glad you chose your brother besides vengeance. Scorpion of course would definitely approve of your decision.” She told him with a smile. Mako smiled back at her as the two looked into each other’s eyes, but the moment was interrupted when the radio spoke. “All available units, please respond to the fifty six hundred block of Dragon Flats borough. Equalists have taken to the streets, consider them armed and dangerous. Proceed with caution.” It clicks off. “Sounds serious…” Twilight looked to Korra. “But I’ve been down that street myself, and it seemed like a peaceful neighborhood.” She told her. “Appearances can be deceiving, however, I want to see for myself if you’re right. Let’s get moving.” She headed towards the car with them. “I call front!” Bolin called it as he got into the front seat beside Asami. Mako approached but decided to let Korra get in first. “After you.” He said to her gentlemanly. Smiling a seeing it, Korra took his hand and got in with his help. “What a gentleman, thanks.” She told him as she sat down, and Mako got in, sitting next to her as the two were smiling at each other as Asami adjusts the mirrors, narrowing her eyes at them in disdain before starting the car and driving off to the Dragon Flats borough. Rarity noticed where police airships are circling around an area and noticed that the area was plunged in darkness. “That’s odd…” She commented. “What’s odd?” Pinkie asked her. “The whole entire area… it’s blacked out.” Rarity pointed out to them. Even Korra was surprised of it as she looked around. “Why is the power out?” she asked as she looked around and pulled up her wrist com that Sonya gave her and activated it. “Sonya, are you seeing this?” She asked her. “As far as my eye can see… I’m on the rooftops examining the entire area. There’s no way this is normal.” She told her over the wrist com. “If I have to venture a guess, this is likely Tarrlok’s doing.” Johnny commented as he was with Sonya. “Keep your distance and your eyes opened, we’re gonna need you in case something goes wrong.” Korra told them and changed the channel to Liu’s so she could contact him. “Liu, are you and Kitana at Dragon Flats borough?” She asked him. “We are… and you better get here fast, there is something you need to see.” Liu told them as Asami has the car to drive fast to their location. As they arrived, Asami had the car swerves around the corner and stops. Asami takes off her goggles as they look at hundreds of nonbenders protesting at the metalbending police officers who are holding them behind a blockade. “Wait a second, these people aren't armed or dangerous.” She told them. “They’re just regular civilians.” Fluttershy pointed out and looked to Korra. “You don’t think that maybe…?” She wondered. This even had Korra generally concerned of the entire situation as she looked at it. “Sure doesn't look that way.” She told her as she looked seeing Liu and Kitana approaching. “What’s the verdict?” She asked them. “We arrived not long after they did, we were keeping our eyes open for Equalists, but that was when the power went out, and the metalbenders showed up.” Kitana explained as she looked to Liu. “We felt that this was Tarrlok’s doing…” She said as she looked back to Korra. “And felt that we should wait till you arrived. “Good call, can’t have and interrealm war breaking out.” Korra told them as she heard a microphone and turns seeing Saikhan as he stood on one of the police vehicles. “All nonbenders, return to your homes immediately.” He told them. “Yeah, as soon as you turn our power back on.” One of the civilians protested. “Disperse, or you will all be arrested.” Saikhan warned them. Glaring at the new chief, a mother stepped up as she was holding her youngest in her arms. “You benders can't treat us this way!” She protested towards him. Her eldest child soon notice Korra and her friends approaching. “Mummy, look! It's the Avatar!” She pointed out as everyone turned seeing Korra. The mother rushed to her with the others and pleaded to her. “Please, help us! You're our Avatar, too!” She told her. Liu turned towards Korra and approached her. “Korra, we have to do something, we can’t just let Tarrlok get away with this.” He told her as Korra looked upon the nonbenders of Dragon Flats burrow. She was filled with sadness just from seeing how they were being treated, but she strides forward, pushing two metalbender officers aside. “Everyone, please stay calm. I'm gonna put a stop to this.” She told them as she turns along with her friends as Saikhan watched them and turned away adjusting his hat. The group searched for Tarrlok who is talking to a task force member. Korra scowled at him as she walked towards him with her friends. “Tarrlok, you need to turn the power back on and leave these people alone.” She told him. “Avatar Korra, you and your playmates have no business here.” He responded to her sternly. “You better believe it concerns us pal.” Rainbow Dash approached as she glared at him. “So guess what, we're not going anywhere. You don't have the right to treat these innocent people like criminals.” She told him. “This is an Equalist rally... there is nothing innocent about it.” Tarrlok pointed at the nonbenders. Asami stepped up to stand against the councilman. “They're not Equalists, they're just normal people who want their rights back.” she told him. “She’s right, they are trying to avoid getting involved with the Equalists, but all you are doing is making matters worse.” Twilight said to him. For your information Princess Twilight, I have had my fair share of meeting the enemy first hand, and this is part of that share. They are the enemy!“ He said to her furiously and turned towards the metalbenders. “Round up all these Equalists!” He ordered them as the Metalbending officers begin to earthbend, removing the legs from the barriers and forcing the people back as they coil the barriers around them. The metalbenders slam their legs into the ground, causing large mounds of earth to rise underneath the nonbenders, lifting them off the ground. Fear begins to spread through those not caught, and they start running away. The police force prepares to put people into the police trucks, while Team Avatar looks on aghast. But Korra, Twilight and Liu weren’t going to allow it as they rushed forward. “Stop!” Korra shouted as she earthbends the mounds of earth down so every one can escape. The metalbenders went to snare them, but Twilight used her magic to strip them of their cables and crumble them together as Applejack punched several of them in the faces while Pinkie threw sticky grenades that combusted in midair, and stuck onto the metal benders, keeping them from moving. Some of the metalbenders rushed towards them to arrest them but saw Fluttershy getting in the way as her eyes widened and they stopped dead in their tracks, entranced by her stare as they couldn’t move a single muscle. As they did, Rainbow Dash and Rarity stunned and froze some of them to knock them out. Sunset used her magic to remove the metal barriers that held the other nonbenders as Liu Kang and Kitana knocked out several officers and stood back to back together. Scorpion appeared before the mother and her children, taking them as he teleported through hellfire, getting them to safety with Johnny and Sonya along with a few other innocent civilians. Sub-Zero blocked Saikhan’s attacks and grabbed hold of the cables he shot at him. Freezing them as he slammed his fist on the cables, making them shatter as he caught Saikhan by surprise. Meanwhile Tarrlok snarls at her, and turns to see Asami watching her. He bends a water whip to grab onto Asami's wrist. Asami turns and looks up at him, struggling angrily as she tried to get free. “Hey! Let me go!” She demanded. “You're under arrest!” Tarrlok told her as he grabbed her. Mako was shocked to hear it as he couldn’t believe it. “What? You can’t do that!” He shouted as he pointed at him. “Actually, I can. She's a nonbender out past curfew and her father is a known Equalist conspirator.” Tarrlok pointed to her as one of his Task Force soldiers took her. Mako glared as his fire grew inside him. “Let her go!” He warned him. Tarrlok turns to the metalbending officers as he pointed to the two brothers. “Arrest him and his brother! In fact, arrest them all!” He ordered them as the metalbending officers coil their cables around the brothers and pull them in. Twilight saw cables flying towards her and blocked them as she avoided them, but witnessed some of her friends being taken. “Pinkie! Fluttershy!” She cried out. Scorpion grabbed Sub-Zero and his student along with Rarity, teleporting through hellfire to escape. Applejack used her superior strength to avoid getting captured as Sunset Shimmer teleported away to where Johnny and Sonya were. Liu blocked the cables only to see Kitana get snared and taken. “Kitana!” He shouted but caught a cable and pulled two metalbender officers and kicked them in their heads.h. He turned towards Tarrlok, shooting a glare as dragon fire surrounded him. “Tarrlok!” He held the flames in his hands as Korra earthbends two massive rocks on either side of her. Twilight summoned her war fans glaring at the councilman. “Let, them, go!” She said to him as she gripped her war fans. “If you don’t let them go Tarrlok, I swear to the Elder Gods, I will finish you!” Korra threatened him. “Unless you want to join your friends in prison, I suggest you put those down and go back to the Air Temple.” Tarrlok said to her. The trio glared at him about to attack him, only to see lightning flowing down and crashed between them, revealing Raiden as he glared at Tarrlok. “ENOUGH!!!!” he shouted as everyone stood down in shock and surprise of seeing the thunder god. Tarrlok smirked at seeing him. “Lord Raiden, how kind of you to grace us with your presence.” He said to him. “You have gone too far Tarrlok… you have no authority, or right to arrest Korra’s comrades.” Raiden told him as lightning flowed around his fists. “I do actually, you may be a god, Raiden… but here, you are just a civilian, equal to our standards as benders.” Tarrlok told him. “On a side note, your dominions should know where they stand in this conflict.” He told him. “My dominions are well known to me Tarrlok… thank you.” Raiden told him sarcastically. “Raiden, just let me take him!” Korra was about to run passed him, but she was stopped by him. “Korra, listen to him. It's not worth it.” Mako said to her, but Korra was reluctant to put the boulders down. Looked to him, seeing his pleading eyes knowing that she would end up joining him if she did something stupid, so she drops the rocks back down as the brothers head towards the truck. “We’ll be all right.” Bolin told her as he got into the truck. “Don’t worry about us Twilight, just focus on protecting the others.” Fluttershy said to her. “We’ll get you out Fluttershy, I promise.” Twilight said to her. “Don't worry, I'll call Tenzin. He can get you out.” She told them as Kitana looked to Liu Kang, nodding to him as Liu nodded back as he put out his flames while Mako walks into the police truck, and looks up at Korra before the doors close on him. Korra looks on in dismay, only to hear Tarrlok chuckle. “So sad to see your little Team Avatar broken up. You had a good run.” He told her with a grin. But she glared at him and pointed a finger at him. “This isn't over, Tarrlok.” She warned him. “Not by a long shot.” Twilight said to him as she used magic to slap him in the face. Feeling it, Tarrlok only let out an amused chuckle as he looked to her. “Oh, I believe it is. Take them away.” He told the drivers as Korra looks at the trucks before looking down in regret as they drove off. Liu meanwhile watched as Tarrlok left, shooting an intense glare of what he just did… Twilight was right about one thing, this wasn’t over, not by a long shot. Republic City Police Department At the police station, Tenzin was walking up to the front doors with T’Challa. He walks in and see’s Korra and the remaining members of their team. He walked up towards Korra, who attempts to talk to the person behind the counter without success. “Hey!” She tried calling out to him, but gets ignored as she slammed her fist on the counter. “Hey, chuckle nuts! We’re talking to you!” Rainbow called out to them, still being ignored as she growled wanting to slice something. “These guys are literally the worst police force, ever!” She shouted. “I hear ya… they’re more stubborn than a mule on a dry summer day.” Applejack said to her as she nodded her head. Tenzin approached with the Wakandan king to hear the news. “We came as fast as we could. Are your friends all right?” He asked them. Korra turned towards them. “I don't know! These knuckleheads won't tell me anything.” She gestured to them. “They’ve been ignoring us since we arrived at the station.” Sonya told them. “And they won’t tell us what’s happened to the nonbenders that we’re arrested.” Johnny folded his arms. “If Tarrlok we’re here right now, I’d give him a good punch to the nuts.” He stated not caring for the surprised looks from some of the metalbender officers. “We'll take care of this.” T’Challa assured her and noticed Saikhan walking by. Saikhan notices him and Tenzin, and tries to walk away. “Chief Saikhan, a word please.” He said to him. A bit frustrated, Saikhan turns to face them as he walked over. “King T’Challa, Councilman Tenzin, I'm pretty swamped at the moment. Can this wait?” He asked them. “No, it cannot. Three of Avatar Korra's friends, along with some the Earthrealm Defenders were wrongly arrested tonight. I'd like you to release them immediately.” Tenzin demanded. “They're not going anywhere. They were interfering with police business.” Saikhan told them. Korra scowled at hearing what he said. “Your so called police business was rounding up innocent people and claiming they were Equalists.” She told him. “They were doing nothing wrong until you cut off the power to their houses, they should be released, too.” Liu Kang told him. “All Equalists suspects are being detained indefinitely. They'll be freed if and when the task force deems they are no longer a threat.” Saikhan told them with a stern tone. Coughing at hearing it, Johnny did it as a fake cough as he cleared his throat. “You hear that…? You hear that sound? It sounds like a broken record.” He told him. Sonya walked up and pointed at Saikhan. “You are a disgrace to that badge.” She told him. “Those people are entitled to due process under the law.” Twilight stated to him. “You'll have to take that up with Councilman Tarrlok.” Saikhan suggested. T’Challa scowled at him as a Vibranium panther glow formed and he pierced them on top of the counter. “Oh, we plan to. At the council meeting, first thing in the morning.” He told him as he left a row of scratch marks on the counter and walked away. Korra leaned close to Saikhan with a glare. “You're officially the worst Chief of Police ever!” She places her hand to grip his chin, moving his head up and down. Tenzin grabbed her and pulled her away. “Calm down, Korra. I'll get this sorted out, we just need to be patient.” He told her as he walked with her and the others, but turned back towards Saikhan. “But you really are the worst! Ever!” He stated as he walked away with them. Till suddenly, a loud crash is heard as everyone turned to see Fluttershy trying to break free. “Let go of me! I swear to you, when Scorpion hears about this, you will be sorry!” She warned them as she struggled. “Now let me go!” She shouted. Seeing it, Twilight and Korra panicked as they made their way to help her, but several metalbenders blocked their path. “Stop it, let her go!” Twilight shouted as she tried to get passed them. “Fluttershy!” She called out to her. Seeing them, Fluttershy tried to get free. “Twilight! Korra!” She called out to them trying to break out. “Hold her men, give her a Shirshu dart!” Saikhan ordered his officers. “No, don’t!” Korra tried to stop them only to get grabbed by the metal bending officers. “Let me go, you’re hurting her!” She pleaded as the officers pinned Fluttershy and stuck a Shirshu dart into her neck as Fluttershy gasps and her body fell limp. Causing Korra’s eyes to widen in shock, tears brimming in her eyes from seeing Fluttershy in that state. “No!” She shouted Sonya couldn’t take it anymore as she walked towards Saikhan and turned him around, landing a sucker punch against his face, knowing him to the ground. He groaned from it, looking towards Sonya with a glare. “That’s enough to get you arrested Blade.” He said to her. “We got diplomatic immunity thanks to Tenzin… therefore, you can’t touch us. As far as I’m concerned, you not only disgrace that badge, you dishonor Lin Beifong.” She said to him as she walked away with Johnny following after her. Korra meanwhile watched as Fluttershy was dragged back to her cell, she didn’t know at first… but something just snapped in her. Air Temple Island On Air Temple Island, the whole situation was explained to everyone as it was a shocking blow, even to Scorpion, who was furious of what happened to Fluttershy. Korra was lying on her bed, but she was angry at herself and opens the window to look at Republic City. She turns to Naga. “Wake up, Naga.” She said to her as Naga woke up seeing Korra squat next to her. “Let's go.” She said to her as she walked out with her. She and Naga proceeded to the edge of the islands shore, Korra immediately stopped along with Naga. “Don’t even think of stopping me Liu.” She told him as she turned facing him. “This is personal right now, I can’t get you involved with this.” She told him. “I know how you’re feeling Korra, I am with you in regards to that subject. Tarrlok has gone too far this time… therefore, I’m going with you.” He told her as she looked to him surprised as he walked up. “Whether you want me to go with you or not, I can’t let you go without backup.” He said to her. “I’m going too.” Spike walked up. “I know I’m gonna get scolded by Twilight later, but hey, it’s worth it to save the others. Not only that, you’re going to need someone keeping an eye open should anything happen with Tarrlok.” He told them. Liu and Korra smiled at him and headed out for the city Republic City Hall At the entrance to City Hall, Korra rode to the front of the building and looked at it. “Hmm, going in the front will take too long to get to him.” She thought out loud and looked to a window that was lit up. “That must be Tarrlok’s office.” She pointed to it. “It’s a long way up, think you can manage?” Spike asked her. “Don’t worry about me Spike…” She told him as she dismounted from Naga along with Liu Kang, and petted Naga. “Wait for us here, girl.” She told her. But Naga looked to her and moved her head in concern rubbing against her, she soon started to feel Liu’s hand petting her. “Don't worry, we’ll be all right.” He assured her as he followed Korra to the building. Spike watched them go and exhaled from the cold and looked around to the snow. “Is it just me, or does it get randomly cold around here?” He asked as he snuggled up in Naga’s fur as the polar bear dog looked to him and laid down as he got more comfortable. “Thanks Naga.” He said to her as she licked his head. (~) Meanwhile in Tarrlok’s office, he was working with the council page before the window bursts open, blowing papers everywhere. You can see a decorative waterfall behind Tarrlok and the council page. They look up to see Korra and Liu Kang standing at the window. They both held stern looks toward the councilman knowing he will not be so cooperative than they think he will. “We need to talk.” Korra told him as she and Liu walked into the room. Seeing it unfazed, Tarrlok kept his eyes on them as he spoke to the council page. “Are any of the other council members here?” he asked him. “I believe everyone has gone home for the night.” The council page informed him. “Then you should do the same.” Tarrlok told him. But the page shifted his eyes to him. “Are you sure, sir?” He asked him. “Leave us.” He told him as the council page looks at Korra and Liu before looking back at Tarrlok. He bows and quickly walks away. Tarrlok looked at the Shaolin and the Avatar, keeping his calm demeanor. “You both obviously have something on your minds? Spit it out.” He told them. “Don't you see? You're doing exactly what Amon says is wrong with benders.” Korra told him. “She’s right Tarrlok, you're using your power to oppress and intimidate people!” Liu shouted at him. But Tarrlok tilted his head to the side as he looked at them. “And you don't?” He asked them. Taken aback from what he asked, Korra was on the defensive. “Of- Of course not!” She shouted. “Isn't that what you came here to do? Intimidate me into releasing your friends.” He asked them as both Liu and Korra glared at him, but he smirked. “See, that's what I admire about you both. Your willingness to go to extremes in order to get what you want. It is a quality we all share.” He told them. “We are nothing alike!“ Korra yelled at him angrily. “Look, I'll make you a deal. You both fall in line and do what I say and I'll release your friends.” Tarrlok offered them an opportunity, the freaking snake in the grass didn’t know it at first, but he just signed his own death warrant. Korra glared in realizing in shock of what he was trying to do. “That's why you arrested them? To get to us?” She asked him. “I need your answer.” Tarrlok said to her. Liu and Korra looked to each other, they knew they couldn’t let this coward win. Even if it meant forsaking their comrades as they looked to him. “No. You might be able to manipulate Chief Saikhan into following you, but it won't work on us.” Liu told him. “Liu’s right, all you are is a shallow, manipulative coward.” Korra said to him. Tarrlok immediately stood up from his chair and turned his back to them looking at his reflection in the waterfall. “You will regret that decision.” He told them. “You need to be stopped! You're just as bad as Amon!” Korra pointed at him accusingly. This immediately made Tarrlok’s eyes widen with rage. “I've tried to work with you Liu Kang, Korra, but you've both made it impossible.” He said to them. Liu sensed his violent intentions and shielded Korra as Tarrlok turns around, slicing a stream of water from the waterfall at them. Liu managed to block it as Korra barely dodges some of it, only a small section of her hair being cut. She rolls and earthbends at Tarrlok, forcing him back and causing him to hit his back on the wall. Korra and Liu raise their arms and holds it straight while shooting a blast of fire toward Tarrlok, who protects himself by waterbending a dome around him. He thrusts his hands forward repeatedly behind the dome, firing several ice darts toward them, Korra flips back to try and dodge them as Liu shielded himself with a fire barrier but see’s Korra still get grazed as she lands. She attempts to punch the ice darts away, but one catches her on her side, and she lifts her hands up to protect her head. Tarrlok continues to throw ice darts at her with a sadistic smile, but Liu glared at his as a flash of fiery orange flashed in his eyes towards him as he blasted the shards and the water away as Korra earthbends a wall to protect herself. She thrusts her arm forward, earthbending the wall behind Tarrlok into him, causing him to fly through the wall into the council chambers. He tries to right himself, but trips over the railing and begins to fall, grabbing the railing with his hand, his hair loose over his face as he glares. Korra approached with Liu Kang as she returned the glare. “Still think that I'm a half-baked Avatar?” She asked him as she earthbends, causing Tarrlok to fall to the ground. She jumps off and punches the ground, causing a gigantic hole around her. She looks up at him with anger, breathing heavily. “What are you gonna do now? You're all out of water, pal.” She told him as Tarrlok moved away in fear of her. Korra begins to firebend from her palms. She runs toward him intending to vaporize him. “Korra, don’t!” Liu was about to stop her, but both his actions and that of Korra’s halted by Tarrlok as he begins to perform a form of bending Liu never saw before or felt. Korra groans in pain as he continues, making her fall to her knees. Liu groaned from it as he also kneeled from it. “What is this…?!” He asked as he struggled. “You're in my way Avatar, and you and your Shaolin friend here need to be removed.” Tarrlok told them. Korra struggled from what he was doing, but began to realize what he was. “You're, you're a bloodbender?” She asked him. “Very observant.” Tarrlok complimented her as Liu was confused to what bloodbending was, but give he was caught in its horrific grip, he began to figure it out in a manner of seconds. But Korra couldn’t believe what was happening as she was struggling. “It's not a full moon! How- how are you doing this?!“ she demanded to know. “There are a lot of things you don't know about me.” Tarrlok told her as he bloodbends them and flings them across the room into a pillar. Korra and Liu began to lose consciousness as Tarrlok approaches them, until they faint. Tarrlok was about to grab Korra, but green fire shot at him and he turned to see Spike glaring at him. “Step away from them, jerk wad!” He shouted at him. But Tarrlok approached him slowly. “Good dragon… does the little guy want a-“ “You say belly rub, and I’ll give it to you on principle!” Spike shouted as he breathed fire at him. But Tarrlok avoided it and blood ended him to close his mouth as he raised him up. The little dragon whimpered from the pain he was feeling. “You have a lot of spirit little one.” He quickly stuffed him in a sack. “But a lot of mouth.” He told him as he walked back towards Liu and Korra. As he took them, Korra soon began to have visions to where in a courtroom, Yakone bulges his eyes in pain, Sokka yells in pain from the bloodbending. Toph tries to metalbend her cables, but she too is bloodbent. Aang struggles to move closer to Yakone, who laughs at him, an expression of determination in his eyes. Korra sluggishly wakes up to find Tarrlok has binded her and Liu with ropes, with Spike struggling to get out of the sack. She lifts up her head. “Where are you taking us?” She demanded to know. “Somewhere no one will find either of you.” He told her as Korra's expression shows fury to him. “Say goodbye to Republic City, Avatar Korra. Neither you or Liu Kang will ever see it again!” He begins to close the doors as Korra firebends a breath of fire from her mouth, screaming in anger. Tarrlok manages to close it in time and slams a fist on the door before walking up to start driving. “You can't do this! Let me out!” She told him as the car begins to move. She screams in the back as she tried to get out while the car drives away from the City Hall under a crescent moon. On the rooftops, Killmonger watched the whole scene of what Tarrlok did, he rubbed his chin curiously. “This just got more interesting.” He muttered as he turned and ran off to inform Amon of what happened. Air Temple Island Back on Air Temple Island, Twilight was sound asleep next to Flash, but her eyes snapped wide open sensing it as she got up gasping. Flash woke up to see it and sat up next to her. “Twilight? What’s wrong?” He asked her concerned. Panting a bit, Twilight looked out to the city. “Something’s happened to Korra and Liu Kang… wake the others, we need to find them.” She told him as she used magic to get them quickly changed into their warrior attire, and rush out to find Korra. Little did they know of what was going to happen in the future, but it mattered little to Twilight, for she and Flash had two great teachers, and they weren’t going to lose them like this.