(angrily) What happened back in Zaofu? You told me we wouldn't have any problems getting the Avatar. Because of you, we've all been compromised.
No- any evidence was destroyed when my library burned.
Where is your physical body now?
At the Misty Palms Inn. But there is no need to worry, I was not followed.
You left a loose end.
I assure you, no one knows anything about us-
No. You are the loose end. (he lunges forward and grabs Aiwei)
(jumps out from behind the tree) Zaheer!
(smiles) It seems Aiwei was mistaken: he was followed.
That's right. We knew he'd lead us straight to you. So what did you do with him?
He'll be spending eternity in the Fog of Lost Souls... which just leaves the two of us.
(raises her fists) Don't move, Zaheer! You're gonna give me some answers!
(sits down) There's no need for aggression. Neither of us has our bending, and I'm not going anywhere. I'll answer whatever questions you have; you deserve that much. (Korra lowers her fists, surprised) What would you like to know?
First off, who are you people, and why do you keep trying to take me?
We are part of a secret society, dedicated to restoring freedom to the world. We... are the Red Lotus.
Red Lotus? Are... you related to the White Lotus?
We are what the White Lotus was meant to be. But after the Hundred Year War, the White Lotus lost its true purpose. Its members came out of hiding, and openly served the Avatar. They became nothing but glorified bodyguards, who served corrupt nations. So a great man named Xai Bao broke from the White Lotus, and began his own society.
(sarcastically) That's a great story, but it doesn't explain why you tried to take me when I was a kid.
That... was Unalaq's idea.
(surprised) What? My uncle was part of the Red Lotus?
(whispering) Avatar Korra. Misty Palms Inn. Find her.
You two go. I'll stay and make sure Zaheer's body is safe. (Ghazan and Ming-Hua leave)
(to Korra) I met your uncle when I was a teenager, after we had both joined the Red Lotus. We learned about Raava and Vaatu, and how Avatar Wan foolishly severed them, disrupting the balance of the world forever.
(angrily) Avatar Wan wasn't foolish! He was trying to restore balance!
He closed the portals, severing humans from spirits. Even you realize the error in his ways.
So all along, you and my uncle planned to use me, to open the portals and release Vaatu?! That's why you tried to take me when I was a kid?!
Yes. And with members of the Red Lotus as your elemental masters, we could've taught you so much.
Sounds like you wanted to brainwash me, so I'd do whatever you wanted.
No, Korra. All I wanted, was to show the Avatar a better path for the world.
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