So once we get to the South pole, then what happens?
You will open an ancient spirit portal.
At the South pole, there is a portal that connects our world to the spirit world. But it has long been closed.
And that's why the evil spirits are attacking?
There are no evil spirits. There is light and dark in them all. But when they're unbalanced, the darkness takes over. If you can open the portal in time, balance will be restored.
What do you mean "in time"?
There's a reason the glacier spirits festival ends on the winter solstice. That's when the spirit world and the physical world are close together. Only then can the Avatar open the portal.
The winter solstice is tomorrow.
Exactly. And we can't afford to wait another year.
The spirits are angry because he's here. Haven't you ever wondered how your father ended up in the South Pole? Why he's never taken you to visit his homeland in the North?
Unalaq, this is not the time.
You're right. You should have told her a long time ago.
I left the North pole because... I was banished.
You were banished from the North? Why?
Because I almost destroyed the entire tribe. Twenty years ago, I was a general in the Northern water tribe, sworn to protect my people.
Brother, we're being attacked.
I drove them out of the city and deep into the frozen tundra. We tracked them deep into an ancient forest. Many believed this forest was the home to spirits, and the barbarians retreated there because they thought wouldn't attack on such hallowed grounds. They thought wrong. We captured the barbarians, but in the process, we destroyed the forest. I didn't realize the consequences of what I had done. By destroying the forest, I unknowingly let loose angry spirits. They threatened to destroy everything. The entire city. Unalaq was able to guide the spirits back to the forest, but by then, the damage had been done. For being the cause of so much devastation, my father banished me from the Northern water tribe in shame. That's when I came to the South and started a new life.
Whoa. So you were supposed to be chief. Then he became chief. No wonder you guys don't like each other.
You don't even know if what Unalaq says is true.
You want proof? Look to the sky. Where I'm from, the spirits are at peace, and they light up the dark.
Yes. There used to be lights in the South as well. But during the Hundred Year War, the South was thrown out of balance, and the lights disappeared. When the war ended, the North helped to rebuild physically as a nation. But we have not rebuilt spiritually. Now the spirits no longer dance in your skies. Instead, they rampage in the Everstorm.
Thank you for coming, everyone. I know these last few days have been very troubling.
Troubling? Troubling is when I get that itchy rash that won't go away, and Zhu Li's not around to scratch it. This is shocking. Nay, sickening! But these kale cookies? Opposite. Remind me to get the recipe later.
What's your point, Varrick?
My point is, Unalaq's already booted our chieftains out of their palace. How long before he starts telling us what kind of cookies we can eat?
Probably a couple of days.
Rhetorical question, Zhu Li. You gotta keep up. Not to mention I've got a cargo ship full of Halibut that's rotting, thanks to this harbor lockdown. Who wants to buy a ship full of stinking fish? Seriously, it's not rhetorical. I need to sell these fish.
Chief Unalaq is here to help the South. He wants to show us how to restore balance with the spirits so they'll stop attacking.
The only spirit I'm interested in restoring is our spirit of independence! Am I right, people?
[The Southerners shout in agreement]
All Unalaq is trying to do is make our tribes unified again.
No, he wants control of our wealth. My wealth. And I like my wealth. If Unalaq doesn't pull his forces out, then we have no choice but to fight for our freedom!
[The Southerners shout in agreement]
´You want to start a war? Are you crazy?
Unalaq started this, not us. [sighs] I'm sorry. Maybe you could speak with your Uncle. Tell him how frustrated we all are. He'll listen to what the Avatar has to say. Do it for me.
I'll do it for the tribe.
Mako! I'm so happy to see you!
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.
Uh, hey, if you're that unhappy, just break up with her.
Break up with her? You can do that?
Yeah. Guys do it all the time.
Just tell her you're not that into her anymore.
Oh, no, no, I don't think she'd like that.
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.
[while healing Bumi] I told you those rocks were slippery. You're lucky you didn't kill yourself.
You done with the lecture, mom?
Oh, grow up. You haven't changed one bit since we were kids. You're still trying to prove you can do everything a bender can. Well, you can't. Deal with t.
And you're not our mother. You don't get to tell me what I can and can't do. Deal with that.
[dumps the water on Bumi's head] Good luck healing yourself with your special non-bending powers.
Hey, back me up here, Tenzin.
Kya's right. You're the oldest of us, but you always acted like the youngest. I had to become the responsible one.
You think you're the responsible one? Where were you after dad died and mom was all alone? Because I was the only one who packed up and moved my whole life to be with her.
Sure, after years of flitting around the world, trying to find yourself. It was time for you to settle down somewhere. You two have no idea how it feels to have the future of an entire culture on your shoulders.
Oh, boo-hoo. Must've been real hard for you, flying around the world with dad, riding elephant-koi all day.
Oh, so that's what this is all about.
That's what it's always been about. You think you're some savior who has to carry on dad's legacy.
Who else is going to do it?
Yeah, we're Aang's kids too.
We never should have come on this vacation.
Well, I didn't want you to come in the first place. I can't be around you two right now. Go back to the temple and see if Ikki returned. I'll keep looking out here.
SSenna
Of course. We heard what happened. Are you okay?
[hugs her father] I'm so glad you weren't there. I don't know what I would have done.
I had no idea how far Varrick was willing to go. My brother and I have our differences, but I would never attack him.
[crying] I'm sorry for thinking you had anything to do with the rebels, and for all the pain I've caused you and Mom.
I'm the one who should apologize. After I saw the southern lights return, I was so proud of you. I never should have held you back.
SSenna
When your father and I found each other, all we wanted was to live a simple life and raise a family. But then we discovered you were the Avatar, and simple was over. We knew one day the world would need you, and you wouldn't need us anymore.
Mom, Dad, of course I still need you.
We weren't expecting you.
[Four soldiers enter the house] Tonraq, Senna, you are under arrest and will stand trial.
For conspiring to assassinate me.
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.
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!
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'?
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!
Juniper Lightning Bug, paws off the table! This is going to be a civilized breakfast. Daddy always says a blessing before we eat, so be quiet and listen up! We are thankful for this super yummy food and for being the best-est new friends in the world. But we are most thankful because Meelo and Jinora aren't here because they stink. [notices Tenin entering] Oh! Hi, daddy. I guess you found me. Do I have to go now?
Actually, is there room for one more?
Uh, sure. You can sit next to Blueberry Spicehead.
Nice to meet you, blueberry spicehead.
[pointing out all the other sky bison] And that's Princess Rainbow, and that's Twinkle Starchild. And that's Juniper Lightning Bug. They're my new brothers and sisters.
New ones, huh? Can they be my new brothers and sisters too?
Maybe, but only if they say it's okay. [holds her head to the baby sky bison] Uh-huh, uh-huh. No, no, he's nice. [to Tenzin]] They say it's okay.
[Korra has just ambushed judge Hotah, the judge at her parent's trial]
It's not about what I want. It's about what Naga wants. And she'd like you to let my father out of prison.
HHotah
I... I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do. I was just following Unalaq's orders.
What are you talking about?
HHotah
I... I've said too much.
[grabs judge Hotah and holds his head in Naga's mouth] Unless you wanna be Naga's afternoon snack, you better keep talking.
HHotah
I... I've worked for your uncle for years! He said he needed everyone to think the trial was fair.
So Unalaq told you what to say?
Then why did he have you free my mother and change your sentence?
HHotah
He's trying to keep you on his side. But he also wants your father out of the way. Just like when he got your father banished.
What do you mean "he got my father banished"?
NWNorthern Water Tribe General
(pointing at a map)) Tonraq and the rebels are holed up here in the hills outside of town.
Leave them. My brother's no threat to us up there. Increase security around the Spirit Portal. Keeping it safe is ournumber one priority.
NWNorthern Water Tribe General
Yes, sir.
I need you two to go after the Avatar. She's the only one who can open the Northern Spirit Portal.
But, Father, you told Korra-
I told Korra what I thought she needed to hear.
I'll find her. (vengefully) She stole my husband.
[A group of Fire Sages have found an unconscious Korra washed up on the shore. Korra wakes up]:
Get away from me! [Airbends a blast of air, then collapses due to exhaustion]
FSFire Sage
It's okay, we're here to help you, Avatar Korra
Who's... Who's Avatar Korra? [The sages look shocked]
FSFire Sage
[concerned] What happened to you? How did you end up on our island?
I don't know. I - I don't remember anything ... [Korra faints]
ASAvatar Spirit
I am you.
ASAvatar Spirit
[Transforms into Aang] You are the Avatar.
I don't know what that is.
ASAvatar Spirit
[Transforms into Roku] In order to remember, you must regain your connection with your Avatar Spirit. [Transforms into Kyoshi] If you don't, darkness will engulf the world. You will die, and our era will end.
How do I regain my connection?
ASAvatar Spirit
[Transforms into Kuruk] Go back, return to the beginning, find Raava.
