I'm never going back to prison. If I'm going down today, you're coming with me!
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S1 E15Unfinished Business
(yelling furiously) No! No! You don't understand! The revolution has already begun. Chaos is the natural order of- (Bolin gags him with a sock)
(To Opal) See what I did there? I put a sock in it, literally.
OOpal
Classic Bolin.
Jinora, come forward. (Jinora approaches and kneels, wearing a hood) Today, we welcome the first airbending master in a generation. And I couldn't be more proud of my daughter. (Jinora looks up and smiles) When the existence of our people was threatened, when the Avatar's life hung in the balance, Jinora never gave up hope. Thanks to her leadership, I see a very bright future for the Air Nation. Of course, there would be no Air Nation without Avatar Korra: she opened the portals and somehow the world began anew for us. And she was even willing to lay down her own life in order to protect ours. There's no way we can ever repay her for all she's done. But we can follow her example of service and sacrifice. So while she recuperates, the Air Nation will reclaim its nomadic roots and roam the earth. But unlike our ancestors, we will serve people of all nations, working wherever there is corruption and discord to restore balance and peace. Avatar Korra, I vow that we will do everything in our power to follow in your footsteps and bring harmony to the world. (Tenzin bows to a wheelchair-bound Korra, who nods back) Now, let us anoint the master who will help lead us in our new path.
(off-screen narration, as a black and white film reel of Republic City landmarks plays) Welcome to Republic City, the place of hopes, dreams and Spirit Wilds! This metropolis truly has something for everyone. Visit Air Temple Island, the hub for all airbenders as they travel the world, helping others. Or take a stroll through beautiful Avatar Korra Park, named in honor of "You-Know-Who"! We've missed her these past three years and we can't wait to welcome her home. Get well soon, Korra! And of course, you'll want to see our most unique attractions: the Spirit Wilds. Here, spirits and people live harmoniously together. (referring to a shot of Gommu with a group of spirits) Like this old codger, and his new pals. Yes siree, this town is truly on the up and up! Come be a part of the action in Republic City!
After your coronation, the United Forces will escort you to Ba Sing Se.
WWu
Right. About that. Are we all positive that the Earth Kingdom is safe enough for me to return? I don't have to remind everyone what happened to my great-aunt three years ago?! [He starts imitating Hou-Ting suffocating] May she rest in peace.
Prince Wu, I assure you, Kuvira has the Earth Kingdom pretty much stabilized at this point.
WWu
[Skeptically] Uh...define "pretty much".
Well, the roving bandits have mostly been dispersed.
WWu
Mostly?
Don't worry kid. The chances of you being assassinated are almost zero.
WWu
Almost!?
[Korra, after fighting with a vision of her past self and getting knocked out, wakes up in a cave. She sits up and holds her head. A mysterious woman stirs a pot on a fire nearby.]
MWMysterious woman
Feeling better?
Where am I? What happened?
MWMysterious woman
I was hoping you could tell me. I found you passed out in the mud.
How did you know I was out there?
MWMysterious woman
I'm pretty tapped into the goings-on around here. [Slight pause] what brings you to the Swamp, anyway?
A spirit led me here and told me I was supposed to find someone; is that you?
MWMysterious woman
Beats me, but if your Avatar senses called you here, you should probably listen to them.
[Standing up] Wait. You recognize me?
MWMysterious woman
In a manner of speaking. We were good friends in your previous life.
[Korra uses her firebending to create a small flame in her hand. The mysterious woman turns around and reveals herself to be Toph Beifong.]
I can't believe it ... Toph?!
TBToph Beifong
[chuckles] Nice to see you again, Twinkle Toes.
Now rise, Wu of the Hou-Ting Dynasty, King of all the Earth Lands and Glorious Defender of Ba Sing Se. Long may you reign!
WWu
(addressing the crowd) Thank you, for that incredibly brief but very moving ceremony. I am touched by the love of my devoted countrymen, who have worked so hard to restore their beloved leader to the throne. One of them deserves special attention. [Turns to Kuvira] Kuvira, rise! [Kuvira walks over to him. Wu places a medal around her neck] For your service to the realm, I would like to present you with the Kyoshi Medal of Freedom, our nation's highest honor, which was somehow not stolen, unlike the royal pinky rings.
Thank you. And if you don't mind, I would like to say a few words.
WWu
Why not? [slightly annoyed] We've got six hours to fill.
[Addressing the crowd] Growing up in Zaofu, with Suyin Beifong, I learned that the idea of a royal family passing a title from one generation to the next was archaic, and that technology and innovation should be what drives a nation forward. It was the pathetic rule of kings and queens that caused the Earth Kingdom to descend into such incredible disarray. It's taken me three years to get it back on track, and there is no way I will allow it to slip back into the dark ages. [Tenzin and President Raiko exchange troubled looks] I'd like to make an announcement to the world: the Earth Kingdom is no more. And from here on out, [Gestures to Wu.] this man has no authority. [Crowd gasps in surprise.]
WWu
[surprised and confused] Wait, what?! But I just got the Royal Brooch!
I have created a new Earth Empire, and I will continue to lead it into the future myself, bringing about a new era of prosperity for my people.
And let me assure my fellow leaders of one thing: [She rips the Kyoshi Medal of Freedom from around her neck and uses metalbending to levitate it in her hand] Anyone who crosses our borders or stands in our way will be crushed. [As she finishes her speech, she crushes the medal and lets it drop to the stage floor]
That was terrible.
Ha! Maybe for you. I had a great time. I never realized how much I missed tormenting the Avatar. I wish you were putting up more of a fight, but it was still fun.
You were tossing me around like a rag doll all day long.
I know! And I'm an old lady! Imagine me in my prime. [laughing] I would have destroyed you!
I just don't understand why I can't get back to my former self. It's like ... I'm a step slower. I'm tentative, I'm out of sync, I just can't get back in the groove.
[matter-of-factly] Probably carrying around that metal doesn't help.
[surprised] What metal?
The little bits of metal poison stuck in your body. [Pause] You mean to tell me you can't feel metal in your own body?! You really are the worst Avatar ever.
I thought Su got it all out...
No, my girls never really picked up metalbending all that well, if you ask me.
[excited] That's been my problem this entire time! [grabbing Toph by the shoulders] I gotta get it out! You can get it out for me, right?
Who do you think you're talking to? [puts her hand on Korra's face, pushing her away]
Okay, if you want me to bend out this metal, you need to relax.
[Tense] I am relaxed.
Seriously? Your body is like a twisted tree trunk!
Just do it! I'm ready.
It wouldn't hurt if you would just relax! Stop fighting me!
[frustrated] I'm not fighting!
[giving up] All right, that's it. You're going to have to do this on your own. Clearly, you want to keep the metal in there.
What do you mean? Why would I want poison inside me?
I don't know! Maybe so you have an excuse not to go back to being the Avatar. If you don't get better, you can't do your job, so you don't have to worry about getting hurt again!
Wha - that's ridiculous!
Whatever. When you want it out, you can bend it out. I can't deal with all your issues for you.
Wait! What am I supposed to do now?
How should I know? Ask the spirit that brought you here. The good news is, if you're looking for a place to hang where no one will bother you, you picked the best swamp in the world!
[Toph relaxes on a tree root, whistling a little tune as Korra approaches]
So ... what's the plan for today?
[smiling] You're looking at it.
We didn't do anything yesterday, or the day before that. [She sits down on a nearby root. After a brief pause, she's upbeat again.] I know! Tell me the story of how you taught Aang to earthbend!
[nonchalantly] What's there to tell? I threw some rocks at the Avatar, he got all whiny, and Sokka fell in a hole.
[underwhelmed] I thought there'd be more to it than that ... [another brief pause] Oh, what about the time you guys took down the Fire Lord? That must've been epic!
Oh yeah! [blandly] It was hot. I was on a blimp. And I think a giant turtle showed up. Wow, what a day.
Okay, you're terrible at telling stories.
You're terrible at listening to them!
[Korra sits on a tree root, having encountered visions in the Swamp of her enemies at moments where they did her the most harm. Toph walks up to her.]
There you are! You got my dinner yet?
No ... this swamp ... It did crazy things to my mind. I had visions, of all the times my enemies hurt me.
[nonchalantly] Yeah, I figured something like that might happen.
[surprised] What? You wanted me to see those visions? You are one twisted old lady, you know that?
Look, I know you want to get better. And so does the Swamp! It can sense you're out of balance. It will teach you what you need to learn, if you're open to listening.
[sighs] Okay, Swamp, I'm all ears.
You said you saw your past enemies. Now why do you think that is?
I don't know. Because they made me and a lot of other people suffer.
Sounds like you're carrying around your former enemies, the same way you're still carrying around that metal poison. You maybe consider you could learn something from them?
[unconvinced] Sounds like the swamp is messing with your mind, too.
My mind's just fine, thank you. Listen: [as she speaks, images of each of Korra's enemies fade in and out] what did Amon want? Equality for all. Unalaq? He brought back the spirits. And Zaheer believed in freedom.
I guess ...
The problem was, those guys were totally out of balance and they took their ideologies too far.
Okay, fine. But that doesn't explain why they keep haunting me.
Because you need to face your fears. You can't expect to deal with future enemies if you're still fighting the old ones.
[Pushing a stack of letters across the table] I came to return these.
You never opened them.
Stop writing me. I never want to see or hear from you again. [She rises to leave]
Please, just let me say one thing, then I'll never contact you again.
[Asami stands still for a moment, then sits back down, not looking her father in the eye]..
I can't forgive myself for all the horrible things I've done. And I never expect you to forgive me. I tore our family apart, and destroyed our good name. But in a life of regret, you're the one thing I look back on that makes me smile. I just want you to know I'm so proud of you, Asami. You are the greatest thing I ever created.
You came back.
When I first came here, it was because I wanted to tell you face to face that I never wanted to see or hear from you again. I wanted my words to hurt you so that you would know how you hurt me.
I'm sorry.
But when I saw you, it wasn't anger I felt. It was sadness. You tainted our past and destroyed our future together.
I want to make amends.
I'm not sure I'll ever be able to forgive you. But that doesn't mean I shouldn't try.
[She reaches down to her bag and pulls out a small Pai Sho board]
I thought we could play some Pai Sho. Like we used to.
[A smile appears on his face] Nothing...would make me happier.
So, the trouble begins when the Avatar is trapped in the Spirit World. The world's most evil villains realize that with Korra out of the way, the time is right to try to take out Bolin. So, the worst of the worst team up. They're led by ... Zaheer, leader of the Red Lotus and master of the skies, a flying chaotic chaos machine! He's joined by ... Vaatu, the ultimate force of pure spirit evil in the universe. The biggest, meanest, scariest kite that ever flew!
Wait! Zaheer didn't team up with Vaatu. How would that even happen?
How do you think?
Hello?
Hey. It's Zaheer.
Oh. Hey, Zaheer.
Glad I caught you at home. [chuckles]
Uh-huh. Very funny. Like I can leave this stupid tree.
Hold on, let me conference in—
Amon! The reanimated zombie body of the bloodbending leader of the Equalists!
Hey, guys, I'm totally in for taking out Bolin. He's way too powerful and awesome. But can we please not include—
Not include who, Amon?
The evil Unalaq. The diabolical but incredibly boring and unpopular sorcerer from the north, who's listening in on the other line!
I've spent my life trying to defeat Nuktuk, I mean, Bolin, and I know just where to find him.
[Discussing Kuvira taking the spirit vines for a weapon]
She might use the weapon to attack Republic City. The only way to protect ourselves is with a preemptive strike.
My airbenders won't be part of an unprovoked attack!
IIzumi
Neither will the Fire Nation.
But, Fire Lord Izumi, Kuvira is a threat to the world! She has to be stopped!
IIzumi
The Fire Nation has spent too much of its history fighting nonsense wars. And I refuse to drag my nation into another one unless there is no other choice. If you attack Kuvira, you'll do it without my army.
Fine. I'll hold off any plans of attack. We'll go on the defensive and fortify security on the borders.
IIzumi
In that, you'll have my help.
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