I've been immersed in bending my entire life and I never learned how to move like that. It's like there's a whole new style here. Think you could show me a few tricks?
MakoRight now? Come on, Bolin.
Just ignore him. Yeah, I can show you the basics. I'm just not sure how my Earthbending would translate to your Waterbending, but we'll figure it out.
Won't be a problem. I'm actually a earthbender.
I'm sorry. No, no, I didn't mean to assume... cause I was just figuring, with your Water Tribe get-up, that you are a Water Tribe... gal
No, you're right. I'm a waterbender and a firebender.
Hm, I'm very confused right now.
Mako
You're the Avatar and I'm an idiot.
Ugh! I can't bend... I can't bend!
Mako
Calm down; it'll wear off. Those guys were chi blockers. They're Amon's henchmen.
Amon? That anti-bending guy with the mask?
Mako
Yeah. He's the leader of the Equalists.
What do they want with the Triple Threats?
Mako
Whatever it is... it can't be good. I can't believe Bolin got himself into this mess!
(touches his arm) Mako. We are going to save your brother. I promise you.
My quest for equality began many years ago. When I was a boy, my family and I lived on a small farm. We weren't rich and none of us were benders. This made us very easy targets for the Firebender who extorted my father. One day, my father confronted this man, but when he did that Firebender took my family from me. Then, he took my face. I've been forced to hide behind a mask ever since. As you know, the Avatar has recently arrived in Republic City. And if she were here, she would tell you that bending brings balance to the world, but she is wrong. The only thing bending has brought is suffering. It has been the cause of every war in every era, but that is about to change. I know that you all have been wondering "What is the Revelation?" You are about to get your answer. From the beginning of time, the spirits have acted as guardians of our world, and they have spoken to me. They said the Avatar has failed humanity, which is why the spirits have chosen me to usher in a new era of balance. They have granted me a power that will make equality a reality; the power to take a person's bending away, permanently.
(to Mako) That's impossible- there's no way!
Mako
This guy's insane.
Now, for a demonstration. Please welcome "Lightning Bolt" Zolt, leader of the Triple Threat Triad and one of the most notorious criminals in Republic City.
ZZolt
(in response to the booing crowd) Ah, boo yourself!
(sees Bolin among the captives) There's Bolin.
Mako
Wait! We can't fight them all. We need to be smart about this.
Then come up with a game plan, team captain.
Zolt has amassed a fortune by extorting and abusing non-benders, but his reign of terror... is about to come to an end. Now, in the interest of fairness, I will give Zolt the chance to fight to keep his bending.
ZZolt
(grins) You're gonna regret doin' that, pal!
ZZolt
What... what did you do to me?!
Your firebending is gone... forever. The era of bending is over. A new era of equality has begun!
What do you think of my little operation here?
Mako
It's very impressive Mr. Sato.
Please, call me Hiroshi. So, I understand you're dirt-poor.
Mako
Uh...
Young man, it is nothing to be ashamed of. I too came from humble beginnings. Why, when I was your age I was a shoe-shiner and all I had to my name was an idea: The Sato Mobile. Now I was fortunate enough to meet someone who believed in me and my work ethic. He gave me the money I needed to get my idea of the ground and I build the entire Future Industries empire from that one selfless loan.
Dad, stop bragging. Just tell Mako the good news.
Mako
What good news?
Well, my daughter passionately told me all about your hard-earned success in the Pro-Bending Arena, and about your team's current financial stumbling block. Now I'd hate to see you lose your chance at winning the championship, just because you're short a few yuans. That's why I'm going to sponsor the Fire Ferrets in the tournament.
Mako
Are you serious?
He's serious. My dad is going to cover your ante for the championship pot.
Mako
That... that is good news!
There's just one catch; you all have to wear the Future Industries logo on your uniforms.
Mako
I'll tattoo it on my chest if you want, sir!
So... what do you think of Korra, in a "girlfriend" sort of way?
Mako
Ah, she's great. But I think it makes more sense for me to go for Asami.
I was talking about a girlfriend for me. Leave some ladies for the rest of us!
Mako
(looks startled) I know, that's... what I thought you meant!
Mako
I dunno, Bo. It doesn't seem like a good idea for you to date Korra.
You just said she was great, two seconds ago!
Mako
Yeah, Korra's a great athlete and Avatar and stuff, but... I don't know if she's really girlfriend material. She's more like a pal.
Bro, you're nuts! Korra and I are perfect for each other. She's strong, I'm strong. She's fun, I'm fun. She's beautiful; I'm gorgeous! (pause) Okay, I don't care what you think; I'm gonna ask Korra out.
Mako
Look, it just isn't smart to date a teammate- especially during the Tournament! Keep your head outta the clouds, and your priorities straight, okay?
Mako
We need to talk. Look, sometimes you can be so infuriating-
Save your breath! You've already made it clear how you feel about me.
Mako
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.
Mako
Yes! But... (sighs) I like Asami, too. I don't know; things are complicated. I've been feeling really confused and-
Mako
Bolin, this isn't what you think-! (to Korra) Great, look what you did!
Mako
You kissed me!
Mako
Arggh! (he runs after Bolin)
(sadly, to herself) Well played, Korra.
Mako
Sponsoring our team, supporting the Avatar, it was all just a big cover.
Yes, and the most difficult part was watching my daughter traipse around with a firebending street rat like you! [He and the Lieutenant approach them]
Dad, stop! [Hiroshi turns to see her; sadly] Why?
[Ashamed] Sweetie, I wanted to keep you out of this for as long as I could, but now that you know the truth, please forgive me. These people, these benders, they took away your mother, the love of my life. They’ve ruined the world. But with Amon we can fix it and build a perfect world together. We can help people like us, everywhere. [Takes off one of his gloves and offers it to her] Join me, Asami. [Asami hesitates then grabs the glove and puts it on]
Mako
No.
I love you, Dad. [She electrocutes her father, knocking him out, and then easily defeats the Lieutenant]
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.
Mako
[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.
I know. I'm sorry this whole thing happened.
Mako
So, does your offer to stay on Air Temple Island still stand?
Of course it does. And Asami's welcome too.
Mako
Thank you so much.
After everything she's been through, she's gonna need you, Mako. [Mako walks up to a saddened Asami and embraces her]
Mako
[To an Equalist he's holding] I'll ask you one more time! [Lifts him in the air with one hand and prepares a fire blast with the other] Where is she?!
EEqualist
We don’t have the Avatar. And the Equalists didn't attack City Hall. Tarrlok's lying.
Mako
What?
I scanned the entire prison. Korra's not here.
Mako
Why would Tarrlok make up a story about getting attacked?
Because he has Korra. He fooled us all.
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.
Mako
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.
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.
How in the world do we beat him?
Mako
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.
So much for our ambush. If we stay here, we're toast. But there's another way to beat him.
Mako
How?
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.
Mako
At the rally.
We could take away his true power!
Mako
And undermine this whole revolution!
[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.
Mako! I'm so happy to see you!
Mako
Uh, you all right, bro?
No! No, I'm not all right! I can't take anymore. Listen, I don't want to live in icy bliss with Eska! [sobbing] Don't make me! Oh, please, please don't make me.
Mako
Uh, hey, if you're that unhappy, just break up with her.
Break up with her? You can do that?
Mako
Yeah. Guys do it all the time.
Mako
Just tell her you're not that into her anymore.
Oh, no, no, I don't think she'd like that.
Mako
Ending a relationship is kind of like pulling off a bloodsucking leech. You just gotta rip it off and get it over with. You'll feel a lot better afterwards. Trust me.
Thanks, Mako. I'm lucky you're so good at breaking girls' hearts. [laughs] Korra better watch out.
Where's Varrick? We should've closed our deal an hour ago.
Would you relax? This place is great. And the best part about it? Eska doesn't know I'm here.
[Eska and Desna enter, along with a few Water Tribe soldiers]
Eeyah. I wasn't hiding. Hey, hey-hey, hey.
I'm not on the hunt for you. Currently.
We search for Varrick. Our father wishes him to stand trial.
He is a traitor to the Water Tribe, along with our aunt and uncle.
Mako
Korra's parents were arrested?
Yes. Your powers of deduction are impressive.
WTWater Tribe soldier
Varrick's not here.
Very well. Desna, let us continue our search elsewhere. [to Bolin] Boyfriend! Bow to me when I exit.
Yes, yes, my sweet koala-otter.
You are so cute when you grovel.
Don't let her treat you that way! Stand up for yourself.
I tried to break up with her, but Mako gave me terrible advice! Thank you Mako!
Mako
Wait, how are your girl problems my fault?
Bolin, you need to be honest with her. Tell her how you really feel.
(unseen, muffled) Honesty is for fools, kid!
If you wanna ditch this girl, then make yourself scarce. Disappear, like I did!
Somewhere Unalaq will never find me. (his face pops out of the stuffed platypus-bear's mouth) Inside Ping-Ping! How we doin'?
Mako
The coast is clear. You can come out.
No way, mister. Not until I know it's absolutely 157 percent safe. (Zhu Li's hand appears and hands him a cup of tea) Ahh, thank you Zhu Li.
Your assistant's in there too?
Zhu Li never leaves my side. (drinks the tea, then spits it out) Blecch, blech! You forgot the honey!
(muffled) Sorry, sir. There isn't any in here.
No honey?! We're in a bear, for crying out loud!
Guys, hey!! Whattaya think? Varrick Industries built this prison, and I had this cell made special. I had a feeling I'd end up here, one day. (grins) Zhu Li, come on! We got guests! Whip up a pot of that green tea I love!
Zhu Li's in prison with you?
Of course! I don't go anywhere without my assistant. Do you?
Mako
(angrily) We're not interested in your tea, and this isn't a friendly visit.
Don't tell me you guys are still mad about everything that happened?! I did some good things, too! Korra, who warned you about Unalaq? I did. (Korra looks guilty) Bolin, who got you into the movers? I did. (Bolin looks guilty) Asami, who saved your company? I did. (Asami looks guilty) Mako, who got you thrown in jail? I did! (Mako looks angry) Oh, yeah, I guess that was a bad thing.
You stole everything from me, and you tried to kidnap the President! Those are pretty bad, too.
I wasn't going to hurt him, I just needed to start a war! Well, a bigger war.
Well, we're gonna end it! Where's all the stuff you stole from Asami?
The Future Industries stuff? It's on my battleship.
Of course I do! I bought the first one they made! Named her the Zhu Li.
You named your battleship after your assistant?
Yep! They're both cold, heartless war machines.
Mako
[after being trapped by Eska and Desna] Please, let us out.
His groveling is pathetic.
But I do enjoy the sweet scent of desperation.
Mako
Come on! Your dad has become an evil monster. He's trying to bring on eternal darkness! Why would you protect someone who doesn't care about you at all?
Father was going to let me expire when we tried to open the northern portal... Perhaps we should rethink our position.
Mako
Yes!
No. Don't listen to him. His words are poisoning your mind. [Bolin starts crying] What's with this outburst of emotion?
I'm sorry, I can't help it. It's just so sad... that I'll never get to be with you again.
What? Explain yourself further.
Eska, I've always loved you, and I've always wanted to be with you... but now that the world is ending, I'm never gonna get that chance.
We could have been together, but you left me at the altar.
I was scared! I was scared of my true feelings for you. I should have never left you! I'm sorry. And I'm sorry that we'll never have a chance to rekindle the dying ember that was our love into a... Big fire of love flames.
[kisses Bolin, then releases him and Mako} You'll never defeat my father. But should you survive, perhaps we can spend eternal darkness together.
Mako
Wow, that was the best acting I've ever seen. You completely fooled her!
[insincere] Yeah, right, that... that was acting.
[deadpan] They will certainly perish.
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