KPOV

I walked through the streets of Republic City, amazed at all the lights and the smells. It sure beat being cooped up by the white lotus, that's for sure. When I had heard that my air bending master, Tenzin, was unable to come and teach me, I had maybe, kinda, sorta thrown a teenage temper tantrum and then run away to Republic City. I mean becoming a fully realized avatar couldn't wait in my opinion, and besides, the adventure would be good for me. Of course I hadn't stopped to think about the fact I don't know where Tenzin lived. The easiest way was to ask someone.

Hoping off Naga, I approached a cute-looking guy standing outside of a water tribe noodles restaurant. "Excuse me," I said tapping him on the shoulder. When he turned I saw that he had deep green eyes and an upturned nose. "Uh…hi?" I said, momentarily losing my train of thought.

"Hey there! Can I help you?" he said with a friendly smile. I snapped out of it giving myself a shake.

"Sorry to bother you, I was just wondering if you knew where councilman Tenzin lives."

"Sure, he lives on Air Temple Island with his family." Seeing my lost expression he added "I can take you there if you would like." I sighed in relief.

"Would you? Oh, that would be wonderful." Realizing he still didn't know who I was I introduced myself, "My name's Korra."

"Bolin," he replied. "Just let me get my brother Mako and then we can show you the way."

"Sure," I said, ecstatic that I was close to starting my air bending training. Bolin turned and walked into the noodle shop that I now saw was called Narook's Seaweed Noodlery. A few seconds later Bolin was back with a surly looking man in tow.

"Bo why didn't you just give her directions?" I heard the man inquire.

"She's new in town, be nice bro," Bolin replied. Turning to me he made the introductions. "Mako, this is Korra. Korra, Mako." He looked me up and down before rolling his eyes.

"I swear Bolin, if your weakness for pretty girls interrupts our lunch one more time-" But I cut him off.

"Watch it, city boy," I sneered, not taking kindly to being thought of as a damsel in distress. Conjuring a flame in my hand I glared at him threateningly. He looked at me with contempt.

"You're a fire bender?" Bolin interrupted incredulously. I turned to stare at him extinguishing my flame. He looked embarrassed. "Sorry, it's just with the whole water tribe get up I thought… you…" he trailed off.

"It's okay," I said smiling. "I'm a water bender." Mako raised an eye brow. "And an earth bender."

Bolin's face crumpled in confusion. Mako sighed and put his head in his hands. "You're the avatar, and I'm an idiot."

KPOV

I was a jumble of nerves as the ferry docked on Air Temple Island. What if, after all this he said no and sent me home? Well I already knew the answer to that question. I'd go home and face the music.

Saying goodbye to Bolin and Mako I started the long climb up to the air temple.

TPOV

Korra was pushing it to say the least. When she had showed up I nearly had a heart attack. She had blatantly disobeyed everyone. Including me! I yelled and stomped back and forth for quite some time, but the poor girl looked exhausted from her journey and the kids were so excited to see her. I couldn't turn her away.

KPOV

"Tenzin, you're the best!" I squealed as I picked him up along with Jinora, Ikki and Meelo. He looked at me as sternly and I set them down.

"Korra this does not, in any way excuse your disobedience. You will write to your parents and the white lotus to make sure they know where you are." I shrunk down a little, already hearing the reprimands I was sure to receive. He sighed and beckoned me inside.

"Come, Jinora will take Naga to the stables. Let's get some food in you."

MPOV

I approached Amon with a slight bounce in my step knowing that by bearing good news I was to be rewarded. "Amon," I said bowing my head in respect.

"What news do you bring me?" My master asked. Cold and calculating, as usual.

"The Avatar is in Republic City," Raising my eyes to his.

"Is she now?" he said unable to hide his glee. Pleased with his reaction, I continued.

"I spoke with her, and I believe I could get close enough to her to get information for you." His eyes flickered with intrigue.

"So you think you could get her to trust you?" I nodded eagerly. "Very well, but as well as spying on the avatar you must lead us to her

when the time is right." I nodded my consent. "If you give me the avatar I will make you and your brother richer than you could ever dream." I smiled at this. The avatar will be mine.