So, how's it going with the tall, dreamy Firebender-boy? You've been spending a lot of time together lately.
Oh yeah, tell us all about the magical romance.
KorraWhat? Listen to you two. I'm not interested in Mako or any romantic stuff. Besides he's all into that prissy, beautiful, elegant rich girl. But let's just pretend for a second I am interested in him; What would I do?
Ooh. I just read an historical saga where the heroine fell in love with the enemy general's son, who's supposed to marry the princess. You should do what she did.
Korra
Tell me.
She rode a dragon into battle and burned down the entire country. Then she jumped into a volcano. It was so romantic.
Korra
Eh?
No, no, no! The best way to win a boy's heart is to brew a love potion of rainbows and sunsets that makes true lovers sprout wings and fly to a magical castle in the sky, where they get married and eat clouds with spoons and use stars as ice cubes in their moonlight-punch. Forever and ever and ever!
Korra
The volcano is starting to make more sense to me now. [a laugh is heard and Korra turns to see Pema] Oh, hey, Pema. How long where you standing there?
PPema
Long enough... but trust me, I know what you're going through. Years ago, I was in the exact same situation... with Tenzin.
Daddy was in love with someone else before you?
Korra
So what'd you do?
PPema
Well, for the longest time, I did nothing. I was so shy and scared of rejection... but watching my soul-mate spend his life with the wrong woman became too painful. So, I hung my chin out there and I confessed my love to Tenzin. And the rest is history.
KJKorra, Jinora and Ikki
Wowww!
TTahno
Well, well, well, if it isn't the Fire Ferrets. Probending's saddest excuse for a team. Tell me, how'd a couple of amateurs like you luck their way into the tournament? Especially you, uh-vatar. You know, if you'd like to learn how a real pro bends, I could give you some private lessons.
Korra
You wanna go toe to toe with me, pretty boy?
TTahno
Go for it. I'll give you the first shot.
Korra, don't. He's just trying to bait you. If you hit him, we're out of the tournament.
[Korra raises her hand making it seem like she's about to hit him square in the face. Suddenly, she whistles, causing Naga to burst through the window roaring right in Tahno's face. Startled and humiliated, Tahno quickly retreats]
I've never seen anyone rouse Tahno like that. You are one of a kind, Korra.
We need to talk. Look, sometimes you can be so infuriating-
Korra
Save your breath! You've already made it clear how you feel about me.
No, I haven't. What I'm trying to say is, as much as you drive me crazy... I also think you're pretty amazing.
Korra
So... you do like me?
Yes! But... (sighs) I like Asami, too. I don't know; things are complicated. I've been feeling really confused and-
Bolin, this isn't what you think-! (to Korra) Great, look what you did!
Korra
You're blaming me?!
Korra
You kissed me back!
Arggh! (he runs after Bolin)
Korra
(sadly, to herself) Well played, Korra.
Korra
(concerning Lin Beifong) What is her deal? Even when she's on my side she's against me!
I've known Lin since we were children. She's always been... challenging.
Korra
What did your father do to make her hate the Avatar so much?
My father and Lin got along famously. I'm afraid her issues are... with me.
Korra
Wait a second! It all makes sense now. You and Beifong, Beifong and you, you two were a couple!
WHAT?! How- Where'd you get that idea?
Korra
Ha! Your wife.
Crimeny! I'll have to have a word with her.
Korra
So, Pema stole you from Beifong. I'm surprised our "esteemed Chief of Police" didn't throw her in jail.
Oh, she tried. Anyway, Pema didn't steal me, Lin and I had been growing apart for some time. We both had... different goals in life- Why am I even telling you this?! It all happened a long time ago and we've moved past it.
Korra
Mmm, apparently Beifong hasn't.
What do you mea-- Of course she has. Anyway, this is none of your business.
Korra
See you at home, Mr. Heartbreaker! [laughs]
KKarata
[show the end of "The Puppetmaster" from Avatar: The Last Airbender, from the page point of views, tearfuls] Stop... please!
Korra
[back in the present day, shocked] Hey! What did you do that for?!
What else to Hama bloodbends Katara do. It saw you.
Korra
Hama is a bad guy to do!
What has done with Katara?!
So you think Mr. Sato manufactured those gloves for the Equalists, then framed Cabbage Corp?
That's a bold accusation. But what proof do you have?
Korra
Well, I don't exactly have proof, but I know what I heard. Sato's up to something.
He does have the means. And he has a motive.
Korra
A motive? What is it?
Twelve years ago, the Agni Kai Triad robbed Sato's mansion. A Firebender killed Sato's wife during the break-in.
Korra
That's terrible.
It was tragic. It is possible he's been harboring anti-bending sentiment all this time.
Maybe we should look at Mr. Sato a little more closely.
I'm afraid you won't be able to bend that wall, Chief Beifong. It's solid platinum. My mecha-tanks are platinum as well; not even your renowned mother could bend a metal so pure.
Korra
Hiroshi, I knew you were a lying, no-good Equalist! Come out here and--
And do what, young Avatar, face the wrath of your bending? No, I think I'll fight from inside here where my odds are a little more... equal.
That source was a set-up! You lured us down here!
(sarcastically) Guilty as charged.
My Metalbenders are on their way to Amon and it's all my fault. Tarrlok's right. I've failed as chief. First thing in the morning, I'm handing in my resignation.
No! You can't give up like this.
I'm not giving up. I'm gonna find my officers and take Amon down. But I'm gonna do it my way: Outside the law.
[To Korra] I'm sorry I didn't believe you. But Asami's dad being an Equalist is not an easy thing to believe. Even now.
Korra
I know. I'm sorry this whole thing happened.
So, does your offer to stay on Air Temple Island still stand?
Korra
Of course it does. And Asami's welcome too.
Korra
After everything she's been through, she's gonna need you, Mako. [Mako walks up to a saddened Asami and embraces her]
Tarrlok, I don't know what you did to get Chief Saikhan in your pocket, but I highly doubt it was legal.
Oh, Tenzin, always the conspiracy theorist. Did you ever consider Saikhan simply recognizes my talents and wants what is best for this city? [Tenzin scoffs] Well, Avatar Korra. Long time no see. Now that your little Pro-Bending distractions are over, I look forward to your return to my taskforce.
Korra
Forget it. There’s no way I’m rejoining your vanity project.
That is unfortunate to hear, but I’m sure you’ll come to your senses, as you have in the past.
Korra
Don't hold your breath, bub. You know, Tenzin's been right about you all along. You played me, you played Beifong, and now you're playing the new Chief, too. Well, I got news for you. You need me, but I don't need you. I'm the Avatar.
You're not, in fact, the Avatar. You're merely a half-baked Avatar in training. Which reminds me, how is your airbending going? Made any significant progress? [Korra doesn't answer, but looks at Tarrlok with a mix of anger and sadness on her face.] I didn't think so. [Tarrlok begins to walk away] If you will not be part of my task force, then you had best stay out of my way!
[Tarrlok is in his office with the council page, looking at papers. A window opens and the papers get blown over the office, Korra is standing in the window]
Korra
You and I need to talk! [Steps into the office]
[To the council page] Are any of the other council members here?
CPCouncil Page
I believe everyone has gone home for the night.
Then you should do the same.
CPCouncil Page
Are you sure, sir?
Leave us. [council page leaves] You obviously have something on your mind? Spit it out.
Korra
Don't you see? You're doing exactly what Amon says is wrong with benders; you are using your powers to oppress and intimidate people.
Korra
Of... of course not!
Isn't that what you came here to do; intimidate me into releasing your friends? [Korra glares at him]] See, that's what I admire about you, Korra: Your willingness to go to extremes in order to get what you want. It is a quality we both share.
Korra
You and I are nothing alike!
Look, I'll make you a deal: you fall in line and do what I say, and I'll release your friends.
Korra
That's why you arrested them? To get to me?
Korra
No. You may be able to manipulate Chief Saikhan into following you, but it won't work on me.
[turns away angrily towards the direction of his waterfall] You will regret that decision.
Korra
You need to be stopped! You're just as bad as Amon.
[Widens eyes with anger] I've tried to work with you Korra, but you've made that impossible. [Uses his Waterbending to attack Korra]
You're in my way Avatar, and you need to be removed!
Korra
[being bloodbent by Tarrlok] You're... a... Bloodbender?!
Korra
It's not a full moon... how... how are you doing this?!
They're a lot of things you don't know about me. [Throws Korra across the room knocking her unconscious]
[strained] Yakone! You won't get away with this!
YYakone
[laughs] Republic City's mine, Avatar. I'll be back one day to claim it.
YYakone
This time I'm gonna put you to sleep, for good!
I'm taking away your bending ... for good!
Korra
Aang ... this whole time, you were trying to warn me about Tarrlok. [Tarrlok enters the basement.]
[furiously] My life is a disaster now, thanks to you!
Korra
So your little bloodbending secret's out? [Tarrlok growls in anger] And I know how you bloodbent me without a full moon: you're Yakone's son!?
[Paused] [Pause: Never Tarrlok!] I was his son, but in order to win Republic City, I had to become someone else. My father failed because he tried to rule the city from its rotten underbelly. My plan was perfect. I was to be the city's savior. But you, you ruined everything!
Korra
Tarrlok, the jig is up, and you have nowhere to go.
Oh no. No, I'll escape, and start a new life. And you're coming as my hostage, or kills me.
Korra
[angrily pounding on the door of the box] You'll never get away with this!
Korra
That's one of the saddest stories I've ever heard.
Avatar Korra. I am truly sorry for all that I've done to you. I thought I was better than my father, but his ghost still shaped me. I became a soldier of revenge, just like he wanted me to be. And so did my brother. The revolution may be built on a lie, but I think Amon truly believes bending is the source of all evil in the world.
How did you figure out Amon was your brother?
When he took my bending... the sensation was somehow familiar. I later recognized it as my brother's bloodbending grip.
Korra
So... he somehow uses bloodbending to take people's bending.
I don't know how he does it... but, then again, I've never encountered a bender as strong as Noatak.
Korra
How in the world do we beat him?
We can't. Any attack we throw at him, he'll redirect with his mind. That's how he's been able to challenge any bender.
Korra
So much for our ambush. If we stay here, we're toast. But there's another way to beat him.
Korra
This whole time Amon has been one step ahead of us, but finally we have the advantage. We know the truth about him. If we expose him as a bender in front of all his supporters.
Korra
We could take away his true power!
And undermine this whole revolution!
Korra
[to Tarrlok] Thank you for your help. [to Mako] We can't just leave him here.
Go. Amon can't know anyone spoke with me. Defeat him. Put an end to this sad story.
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