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Korra, Mako, and Bolin are in the gym practicing, well kind of practicing. Bolin and Korra are preoccupied, using their earthbending to play checkers. You can tell that they have been playing for a while because of the lack of pieces left in the game. Korra stares intensely at the board, planning her next move. Her face has much concentration on it. She goes to move a piece, stops, then places it back down, and thinks for another move. Bolin seems proud of past decision's and pets Pabu, who is perched on his shoulder. Mako is practicing basic firebending techniques. He looks and sees Korra move a piece multiple times, beating Bolin in checkers, and shakes his head.
Mako (angrily)-"Ugh! Guys come on! We have a match in two days! You both have to take this more seriously and start practicing!"
He knows they need practice but Korra and Bolin seem to think otherwise. Sure they have been winning all their past matches but he knows that they other teams will improve as time goes on.
Bolin-"Chill out Mako. We have been practicing every single day this week. Besides, now that Korra has gotten the hang of things, we are undefeatable."
There's a knock on the door. Everyone turns and looks at each other, wondering who will go to answer. Mako seems irritated by this and stomps over to get the door. The last thing they need now is a distraction. He pulls open the door with more than enough force. He sees a messenger from the capitol standing in front of him, wide eyed and scared of Mako's unexplained anger.
Mako-"What?"
Messenger(shakily)-"I, uh, have an…um, invitation for Avatar Korra. I'm sorry. I must have the wrong address. Sorry. I'll just leave."
The messenger turns to leave, still shocked at the sudden anger that was thrusted upon her. Korra makes her way to the door with Bolin fallowing behind her wanting to know whats going on. Mako walks back into his practice area.
Korra-"Actually, I'm Avatar Korra. Please forgive my friend, he's just overreacting."
She glares at Mako, who s back to practicing, not paying any attention to anyone else in the room.
Messenger(hands Korra letter)-"Well then I'll give this to you"
Korra(takes letter)-" Thank you."
Messenger-"Well, I'll be on my way then."
The Messenger leaves. Korra looks curiously at the letter. She traces her fingers over the official seal imprinted in the letter. She hasn't heard anything from Tenzin about upcoming events. No holidays where around this time and her birthday wasn't for another 3 months. She has no idea what its for.
Mako-"Alright guys, lets get back to work."
Bolin goes over to Korra, eyeing the letter. Mako is still practicing like nothing ever happened.
Bolin-"Wait. I wanna see what this invitation is for. Come on Korra, open it!"
Mako exhales, shakes his head and stops practicing to hear what the letter says. He docent seem interested but he knows he will hear about this eventually so sooner is better than later.
Korra-"OK, (opens letter and reads) "It is my honor to formally invite you and your friends to the 35th annual Republic City New Invention Convention tomorrow night". Well, I'm not going to that."
She tosses the letter to the side. Bolin's eyes open wide and he runs to get the letter. Bolin picks up the letter and brushed it off frantically. He shoots Korra a look and she's very confused of his eagerness toward the letter.
Bolin-"What are you doing? Do you know how big this thing is? Only the most important people in the world get invited to this."
Korra(whispering to Mako, still confused)-"What's his problem?"
Mako(sighs)-"It's a big convention where inventors show their new inventions to the public. They also showcase new clothes and stuff."
Korra- "I still don't see why he wants to go."
Bolin-"Hell-o! Because of my charming personality and rugged good looks, supermodels are the only girls who aren't out shinned by me. That's why we have to go cuz Bolin here is going to get him a supermodel for a girl friend."
Korra thinks for a little while. Sure it seems kind of fun, but also boring at the same time. They better go because Tenzin wouldn't be to happy if he heard she turned down an invitation.
Korra-"Umm, ok. Well, I guess I'll go. It can't be that bad."
Bolin-"YES!"
Korra-"What do you say Mako, are you in?"
Mako-"Well, they do give out some cool free stuff so I could sell that for a little extra cash. So, yeah, I'm in."
Bolin-"This is gonna be great! Thanks guys!"
Bolin give Korra and Mako a big group hug. They seem amused by his goal to get a supermodel girlfriend and laugh at each other. Bolin releases the two benders and Mako's face grows serious again.
Mako-"Only one condition."
Bolin and Korra-"ugh"
Mako-"You two start practicing"
Bolin and Korra look at each other and smile.
Bolin and Korra-"Deal!"
They all give each other a look and then a nod. They all start sending blows of fire, earth, and water at their teammates.
Authors note: So I get really bored in chemistry class and let my imagination run free and wrote this in my notebook. I added to it every day and wanted to type and publish it online. I hope you like it. I know that the convention thing is different but I could think of any other way to introduce my character that you will meet in the next chapter :)
