Korra rode on Naga's back back to where she belonged, Republic City.
"Republic City. It's been such a long time. Well, In retrospect anyway." Korra said. "Its still hard to believe that me of all people, being the next avatar, called brash and a bit pushy, but it feels great to be here. I never got a chance to look around this city before cause of Furious Universe, but, I guess I got time now."
But as she was about to move forward, she heard a loud revving as a hoverbike moved past her with Aria on it as it parked at the side as she and her partners got out.
"Hey, you. Watch where you walk your mutt. I almost hit it." Aria said.
"Well excuse me for having a giant polar bear dog." Korra said before she realized Aria had already walked away from her. "Ah, never mind her. And you know i didnt mean that, Naga."
Naga nodded.
"Jeez, everyone darted off for Training, and yet im the only one who hasnt gotten mine in. Still cool that I picked Republic City to meet up, but in order to be stronger like the others, I gotta step it up and master Airbending. I haven't even bothered asking Tenzin to train me, well, guess nows as good a time as any." Korra said.
As she rode around, she soon made her way to the park where a protest speech was in progress.
"Nonbenders of Republic City, are you tired of living under the tyranny of benders? Join the Equalists! For too long, the bending elite of this city have forced nonbenders to live like lower class citizens. Join Amon and together we can tear down the bending establishment!" he said.
"Even here…" Korra said. "This amon guys been rising up lately, and his influence has spread all over the worlds to…"
"It isnt just the factor of Benders that guides the Equalists! Amon has discovered the disciples, of the 100 styles of Ultimate Color Fighting! They too, have taken our societies to levels we can never compete with!" the protester said.
"What are you talking about? The Color Fighters and Benders dont even mix." Korra spoke up.
"Oh, is that so? Then how can you explain the Needle assassin, who like before in the hundred year war, treated us non benders like lower food chain trash?!" the protester said.
"He wasn't just killing nonbenders. He killed entire villages. He was a monster who was beaten for his crimes in the fire nation by the Lightning God." Korra said.
"Oh, of course…" the protester said. "Our nation's greatest hero. But even he considers himself higher. When the Equalists rise and complete their revolt on the Benders of this city, the 100 disciples of the Grandmaster Rain Bow are next."
"Oh? So the little man wants to take down anyone higher than him?" a voice asked as approaching him was a familiar white haired boy.
"You…" the protester said.
"Yes, me." he said showing his face. It was Nagito.
"Nagito!" Korra said.
"Just thought I'd drop in." Nagito said.
"W-we dont have time, to deal with your crazy talk, kid! You always come to every Equalist Rally and support our efforts." the protester said.
"True. I support your views of hope, but not your views on colorfighters." Nagito said.
"Er, Nagito, we should go before I do something I'll regret." Korra said.
As they left with the rally continuing, they came to a business street.
"So, is it just you? Being so lucky, i'd say youre the first one here outta your classmates." Korra said.
"Actually, I've been here for 3 months now." Nagito said.
"Huh." Korra said. "Yup, im lost."
"Trying to get to Air Temple Island?" Nagito said.
"Yeah. Well, I did tell you that was where I was gonna train in Air bending. Eventually…" Korra said. "Ive been putting it off because ive been traveling with you guys, but I've learned a lot about other worlds. And Ive been thinking too. What if im the Avatar, and Im destined to protect more than just my world?"
"Heh. Hope said that's what Aang used to think as well." Nagito said.
"Great avatars think alike, huh?" Korra said.
"Yup. Anyway, we;d better get moving. Its not safe at this hour." Nagito siad.
"Why?" Korra asked as a car drove up.
"This streets got a reputation of having a nasty Protection Racket. By them." Nagito said as three men got off and walked to a music store.
"Mister Chung, please tell me you got the money. Other wise I cant guarantee we'll be protecting your fine establishment." the leader said.
"Im sorry, business has been slow lately. Please, take one of my phonographs." he offered.
"Let it lose." the leader said as they opened a ball and released a ferret like creature with a long body as it viciously attacked the phonograph before headbutting the man.
"What the? A pokemon?" Korra asked.
"Theyve become popular ever since our friends on Jexis team took the regions by storm. Even though those three are benders, they've gotten a habit of letting that Furret loose. I hear some of the Equalists have them. Yet, its rare to see them attacking humans." Nagito said.
"Now, gimme the money, or else I'll have Furret…" the leader said.
"Have it do what?" Korra said standing behind them with Nagito.
"I'll have it take down and kill the old man." the leader said as the Furret growled.
"Not if i can help it." Korra said.
This made the Gang laugh.
"SInce youre obviously fresh off the boat here, allow me to explain a couple things. Your friend forgot to mention, that this is Triple Threat triad turf. Plus one if you count our little friend." the leader said pointing to furret as its Pokedex data came up. "Allow me to introduce our little compensation. Furret, the Long Body Pokemon. Furret has a very slim build. When under attack, it can slickly squirm through narrow spaces and get away. In spite of its short limbs, this Pokémon is very nimble and fleet. Its also one of these special weapons only known by the biggest organizations. And we, along with it, are about to put you in the hospital."
"Youre the only ones who are gonna need a hospital. And for your sake, i hope theres one near by." Korra said slamming her fists.
"Just who do you think you are?" the leader akse.d
"Why dont you come over here and find out?" Korra smirked.
The leader reached for his pocket and tossed out a ball of water at Korra and Nagito, Korra easily catching it and rebunding it at him, freezing it on his face and knocking him into the car.
The two henchmen looked at each other, then back to Furret.
"Furret, use Shadow Rush!" one of the grunts said as Furret surrounded in a dark aura as it darted at Korra.
"Espeon, Psychic!" a voice shouted as Furret was knocked away. The grunts along with Korra and Nagito looked to see Aria with her partners. "So I was right. That is a Shadow Pokemon."
"Shadow Pokemon?" Korra said.
"Controlled pokemon devoid of emotions, usually used and sold to top buyers as weapons and fighting machines." Nagito said. "Sort of the reason I came here."
"And how do you know about it, girlie?" one grunt said. "Waitaminute, those digs! Youre from Snagem!"
"Was. I just quit yesterday." Aria smiled.
"We aint done yet." the grunt said. "Furret, get the new girl! We got the other one and his friend!"
Furret recovered.
"Furret, use Take Down!" a grunt said.
"Umbreon, Faint Attack!" Aria said as Umbreon took over and rammed Furret into a wall, weakening it. "Guess now's a good time to see if this thing really works." Aria said as a ball was loaded into the machine on her left arm as energy filled the ball. She then tossed it at Furret as it went inside. The ball shook for a bit before it dinged and pulled back at Aria. "Well, works even better than I could have hoped."
"What….what the hell? She...she stole Furret from its pokeball." a grunt said.
"Cant help you now." Korra said making quick work and countering the earth and fire bender grunt easily and blocking off their escape.
"Sure taught them a lesson." Aria said.
Sirens then wailed as a chrome plated air ship floated above them.
"Police! Stay where you are!" a intercom voice said as officers dropped down on arm wires.
"Cool, Metal Benders!" Korra said as they landed. "I caught the bad guys for you, Officer."
"Arrest them." the officer said as they wrapped them up in coils of metal. "You three are under arrest too."
"Whoa, hold up, there!" a familiar voice said as a famialr shape landed down with out wires. "No one arrestes freinds of mine. Unless I got a good crime for em."
"Gajeel?" Korra and Nagito said.
"Mr. Redfox!" the officer said. "You know these two?"
"Yeah I…." Gajeel said before he saw Aria. "You!" he shouted charging at her.
"Heh. Time to go." she smiled as she ran off with her partners.
"Get back here, Siren!" he shouted chasing after her.
"Gajeel, its no use, she'll be long gone." Nagito said.
"He already left so…" the police said as they cuffed Nagito and Korra.
The two were soon brought in for questioning.
"Multiple accounts of destruction of private and city property, not to mention trying to evade arrest with someone who isn't even considered a police member anymore. You both are in trouble." a woman said.
"Sargent Lin, If youd give me a minute to explain…" Nagito said.
"Lin? As in Lin Beifong?" KOrra asked.
"What of it?" Lin asked.
"YOure tophs daughter, right? Is that why you know her, Nagito?" Korra asked.
"I know her cause she's the chief of police, who could easily put both of us away for a long time." Nagito said.
"Ive had quite the big record with Komaeda." Lin said. "His super high luck gets him anything, but for some reason, always destroys something else."
A policeman then opened a latch. "Chief. Councilman Tenzin and a Hope the Victor want to see you."
"Send them in." Lin said.
Hope and Tenzin walked in at the same time.
"I just need to tell you, she hasnt done anything wrong while she was with me…" Hope said.
"We can discuss this later." Tenzin said before turning to Lin. "Lin, you're looking as radiant as always."
"Cut the garbage, Tenzin. Why is the Avatar here? I thought you were suppose to have moved to the South Pole to train her a long time ago?" Lin asked.
"I was but matters here delayed that so I sent her to another, but it appears my trust was misguided." Tenzin said looking at Hope.
"Oh come on, youre blaming me? I didnt know I would meet her when she was arrested, it's not my fault for having her here." Hope said. "But, ahem, anyways…"
"Enough from you. Now Lin, the Avatar will be returning to the South Pole. Now, please let her go and drop the charges. I will take full responsibility for everything that happened her and cover all the damages myself." Tenzin said.
"Fine. Just get her out of my city." Lin said.
They came back to the waiting room.
"Tenzin, please dont evict me from Hopes team and send be back home." Korra said. "Katara said Hope and coming here was my destiny."
"Don't bring my mother into this." Tenzin said.
"Let me." Hope said. "Look, I get it. I messed up. Clearly, Im not the guy that was a friend to your dad all those years ago in your eyes now. But Korra cant spend all her life trapped back at her home. Isnt being the Avatar more than just keeping her safe? Your father wouldve said, 'very much more so'." Hope said.
"But-but I…..ugh." Tenzin said as a cell opened.
"Is this your Polar Bear Dog?" an attendant asked holding Naga.
On the boat passing Aang's statue, Hope looked at it.
"Hey ol buddy. Guess Im not cut out for having the next of your Legacy with me." Hope said as Tenzin was beside him all of a sudden.
"My father, he lived a long life after the 100 year war. He would tell tales of his travels. But the ones that were the most inspirational to this world were that of the Lightning God and the Boy who could Pierce Fire." Tenzin said.
Hope sighed. "Lookin at me now, I guess Im not really what you imagined, right? I know I messed up. I just dint wanna leave Republic City knowing I left a piece of someone I knew behind while we continued the adventure." Hope said.
"Do you know why my father chose to follow you?" Tenzin asked. "He said it was because he could see you carving an amazing future for many worlds."
"I wanted to take Korra with me, because in this new age, theres gotta be a symbol of hope that spreads past here. Thats what the avatar is supposed to be right? All this time, I was reflecting on what Aang told me back then." Hope said.
Flashback….
"SOmething up, Aang?" Hope said.
"You know Hope, there was something I was thinking of. I know we have to part soon. But, I wish I could have lived more adventures with you. But, some of us have to grow old and die someday. At least I can spend my years protecting my world." Aang said.
"I know." Hope said.
"But as Ive been with you… did you ever think the Avatar was only supposed to be a symbol of peace and hope for just one world?" Aang asked.
"How so?" Hope asked.
"Ive been reading up on history with Robin. The Avatar isnt a legend of just my world, its been on a lot of the worlds we visited. Even Yen Sid knew about the Avatar, about some...first avatar." Aang said.
"Whoa." Hope said.
"Hope, can I ask you something? Will you promise to meet me in my next life, even if you don't know if he or she is the Avatar?" Aang asked.
"I will. And he or she will be the avatar. I know it will continue." Hope said.
End…
"I see." Tenzin said. "How much of the worlds beyond has Korra seen?" Tenzin asked.
"Lots." Hope said. "I know yove been striving to keep the work Aang did to make Republic City together, endure his legacy."
Tenzin nodded and gestured the White Lotus sentries Korra was walking too to wait.
"Youre right. Republic City is in a state of trouble. Hope, I want you to unpack your things and move into the mens quarters. Starting tomorrow, I'm starting Korra's training." Tenzin said.
"Yes! Finally!" Korra said.
"Yay! Korra's Staying!" the three younger siblings said.
"I havent forgottten about your friends either. I suppose it wouldbt be unwise to turn down a request to stay…"
"What are you talking about? They're already waiting inside. They've been waiting for days." Nagito said.
"What?" Hope said as Nagito dragged him to the main area. The doors slid open as Hope was in shock to see his team together with a large cake and balloons and a banner that said "We Missed You, Our Best Pal!"
"NO way, Gemini, the Combat Revues…!" Hope said.
"In person!" Gemini said.
"Team Vashyron…!"
"The One and Only." Vashyron said.
"God Eaters…!" Hope said.
"Want an Oden Sandwich?" Nana asked.
"Aqua?!" Hope said, surprised to see her among the ranks.
"I wouldn't miss this for the worlds." Aqua smiled.
"Espio, Charmy, even the rest of the 77th class, youre all here!" Hope said.
"What, like we were gonna miss all the fun?" CHarmy said.
"Were still missing two. Where are…?" Korra asked.
"We here, Avatar." Inga said coming up.
"Inga!" Hope said before he felt a small punch to his shoulder as he saw Toma and Cyrille behind him.
"Come on. Don't just stand there. The cakes gonna get all eaten." Toma said smiling.
"I know, but where the heck is…?" Hope asked taking a slice.
"Right here!" a voice said as Titanica grew out of the cake. "Tada!"
"Whoa! You surprised me there!" Hope said as he also saw Mary walk in. "Mary!" he said running at her.
"Careful! My legs are killing me from slimming down those muscles." Mary said. "But, a hug wouldn't hurt."
The two hugged.
"I dont think anything changed with you, Mary. No matter what, youre just fine." Hope said.
"You're kidding right?" Mary said as she looked taller than Hope.
"You're taller!" Hope said.
"Longer legs. I traded in the muscle for speed and precision." Mary said.
"Still got power, right?" Hope asked.
"Power isn't everything. That's what this training guy I met said. He said his name was Grav." Mary said.
"HIm?" Hope said. "Thanks man."
"You're thinking of fighting him someday. I can hear it." a voice behind him said as Hope jumped only to see Damien. "Gotcha."
"Damien Flux." Hope said.
"Hope the Victor." Damien said as the two stared at each other before shaking hands.
"Were all back together, this is great." Hope said. "Theres someone I want you to meet though."
"IS it my turn to come in?" a voice said.
"Yeah." Hope said. "Now, I know when she comes in you may think this is a really bad idea but.."
Mukuro was already in the room, and they were stunned.
"What in the hell is SHE doing here?!" Lacy asked.
"Yeah. She and her psycho sister tried to kill us." Titanica said.
"Uh… well I kinda, sorta… gave her a spot on the squad…" Hope said.
"Are you insane?" a few of them shouted.
"That's what I thought when he welcomed her." a voice said as Riku was outside.
"Riku." Damien said.
"But, if he wanted her with him, then I trust his decision." Riku said.
"Yep. I'm gonna have to agree." Mickey said walking in.
"King Mickey!" Toma said.
"So he's the King of Disney Castle?" Mary asked. "He's a lot...smaller than you let on."
"Yeah, but hes tough." Hope said. "Look guys, I know Mukuro leaves some scars, on you guys from 77th especially."
"She's one of the reason's Chiaki is dead." Kazuichi said.
"But...she's died and been reborn." Hope said. "Come on. Give her a chance."
"Yeah. Go with what your friend says." a voice said as Sabo and Koala walked in. "The rest of us did."
Everyone thought about this.
"So, no owing up to big sis? Youre clean?" Fuyuhiko finally spoke up.
"I died leaving everything Junko wanted me to do behind. I come back owing up and making things right." Mukruo siad.
"Starting with putting a leader of a cult out of the equation. Amon's got some things to answer for." Hope said.
In Amons base as they heard the last of Korra's speech the next day.
"Shes finally here. And she has backup. What do you make of this, Amon?" one of the soldiers asked.
"The avatar, she's arrived ahead of schedule. And the Hope Squad has reunited, meaning it won't be long before the Dimensional Heroes all show up as well. It looks like we'll have to accelerate our plans." Amon said.
