Chapter One

I'm back! This chapter picks up right after Korra breaks into Raiko's office and demands he reduce Kuvira's prison sentence btw.

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With a flick of her wrist, Korra melted the ice covering president Raiko's mouth. She stared pointedly, waiting for his response.

"You're lucky I don't have you arrested for this Avatar. You just assaulted the president of-" he was cut short, eyes widening as the water lifted back into the air in front of his face.

"Ahem... Well, uhm. I'm sorry Korra, but I'm afraid there's nothing I can do. Kuvira's case has been closed." Raiko said after a few moments.

"That doesn't matter. I'll be holding a press conference tomorrow asking for an appeal." Korra said, not missing a beat.

"...Even so, why on earth would I reduce her sentence?" Raiko asked, not willing to give in.

"It's obvious isn't it? You know as well as I do that life in prison is excessive. Princess Azula was no worse than Kuvira yet she only received ten years, after which she became a prominent figure in the Fire Nation and spent the next 60 years helping people. Not to mention Kuvira may very well have saved the city from Jeong Shu. If nothing else she saved Asami Sato, who this city would've gone bankrupt without." Korra said, trying to keep the smugness she felt out of her voice.

"That's all well and good, but what kind of message would that send for me to go back on my ruling?" Raiko asked, growing frustrated with the conversation. Korra simply smiled, a dangerous little smirk that made the hairs on Raiko's neck stand on end as she took a step closer.

"We're alone here Raiko, we don't have to pretend you're anything but a selfish, power hungry excuse of a man. And you're going to be up for reelection next year, right? I'm pretty sure a stunning endorsement from the Avatar herself will guarantee you the presidency again. Or, I can publicly announce my opinion that you're no longer fit for office. I've played it your way for years Raiko, but I'm done. So we can either keep pretending to be friends, or you can permanently make me your enemy. It's your choice." Raiko's shoulders slumped as he leaned back in his seat, searching for something to say but knowing he'd already lost.

With a heavy sigh of defeat, he looked up at Korra. "Fine... What do you want." He said, glaring at her.

"You'll appeal Kuvira's case, her prison sentence will be reduced to ten years of which she's already served six months. She'll be transferred to a minimum security prison, and I'll spend time with her every day helping to "reform" her."

Raiko said nothing, rubbing his eyes. After a moment he simply nodded, finally relenting.

Korra held in her triumph, trying to stay composed. "Thank you mister president. I know it doesn't seem like it now, but trust me, this is going to be a good thing. You know as well as I do that Kuvira has the potential to change the world for the better, and you'll be the one to give her that opportunity." With that said, she turned around and walked away from him. Stopping in the ruined doorway of his office, she looked back at him. Over her shoulder she said, "who knows, you might even be able to make this thing marketable. Republic City's greatest reclamation project."

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And we are back with the continuation of Redemption song! I know Korra seemed a little extreme here, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Let me know what you guys thought, I should have the next chapter out by the end of the week :3