Legend of Korra Fanfiction:

Summary:

So this is post episode ten. Korra and the gang are meeting with general Iroh discussing plans to take down Amon.

Chapter 1:

After traveling for some long and tiring hours, Team Avatar finally meets with General Iroh of the United Forces. A soldier leads them into the room to meet Iroh. The room was dark and quiet, each soldier inside with the most serious look on their face. Korra steps forward with a smile on her face breaking the silence.

"Iroh, it's great to see you again, I mean the circumstances aren't the best but you know what I mean," Korra begins. The rest of the gang has a sort of confused look now, thinking, "Korra knows General Iroh? How?"

"Yes how's your bending progressed?" he replies.

"Great thanks to you, but still no milestones in air bending." Sensing the awkwardness in the room Korra turns to the rest of Team Avatar. "Iroh, these are my friends Mako, Bolin, and Asami. They're going to help us defeat Amon. And guys this is General Iroh. He helped me learn firebending a while back, before he became general." Mako, Bolin, and Asami exchanged greetings with the general. Then Iroh directed them all to a table facing a map of Republic City.

Mako putting his hand on one of the metal chairs pulls out another chair for Korra. As he turns toward Asami about to pull out the other chair for her she gives him a glance.

"Really Mako", she whispers with disgust.

He stops, sensing the chair heat up quickly under him, and releases his grip from the chair, without saying a word. "Oh don't worry about me. I can get into my own chair. Why don't you go baby Korra some more", Asami continued. She grabbed the chair from right where Mako melted it and sat down next to Korra. Although Korra couldn't hear word for word what Asami said she sensed the hostility, and tried to avoid looking at her. Mako took a seat next to Bolin, his hands fiddling with fire under the table.

"Alright. Let's get down to business and put some bad guys behind bars. Right here, Right now", Bolin exclaimed, while Pabu ran up his neck.

"You're right. Let's begin.", Iroh said in the way only a general could. He began talking about the status of the equalists and Republic city. "Amon, has taken over Air Temple Island, and you may know. And this is where he plans to send all the benders to rid them of their bending. From what we know he's got equalists surrounding the entire island, ready to attack. But he also has others terrorizing the city. We'll need to bring the attacks on the city down first before we get to Amon himself."

"Well when do we start?", Korra says eagerly.

"I've sent out fleets of soldiers to begin in Republic City. And I've also received word Tenzin and his family is safe. He will be joining us to take down Amon."

"Great we'll need all the help we can get," Bolin says half-jokingly.

"For now you all should get some rest. We'll start fresh in the morning. The officers will show you to the bunks."

Later that night Korra woke out of her sleep screaming. Asami who she was sharing a room with, woke up too. She walked over to Korra placing her hand on Korra's. "Korra it was a nightmare. Are you ok?"

"I dunno? I had just had a dream Mako and Bolin got their bending taken away by Amon, while I just sat there and watched. It was like I couldn't do anything about it."

"Wow, I'm so sorry. But you're fine now, you're going to defeat Amon and save Republic City. And we're gonna help you. Everything will be fine".

"I guess you're probably right. I mean everything has to work out…right", Korra asked in a whisper. There was a long pause as Korra looked toward the window. Then Asami began to speak.

"Korra…can I ask you something?"

Korra turned and said questioningly as if she didn't know what was coming, "Sure".

"Listen…I know things are really hectic right now but I just need to get some things off my chest. I know you and Mako kissed. And you went missing and you should've just seen him. He practically went insane. He says he doesn't have feelings for you but I swear he's lying-"

Korra surprisingly kept her composure as Asami rambled, but then she had to interrupt. "Asami look I'm sorry you feel that way, it did happen but it was like forever ago, and honestly it wasn't anything. It's just that we're really good friends. I mean Mako, Bolin and I have been through a lot. Had it been you that went missing he would've been all the more concerned. Don't get on his case, really he cares about you. I know you guys will work it out. You're meant for each other". It hurt Korra deeply to manage to get these words out, and frankly Asami could see that, as Korra repeatedly avoided eye contact. "I think we should just let it all go for now and get some sleep"

Asami had tears forming in her eyes as she headed back to her bed. There wasn't another word. Korra began to tear a little too. Eventually Asami went to sleep. However Korra stayed up curled in a ball thinking to herself, "How could I have just done that? I just told her she should be with Mako…but she can't, she can't!"

Korra rolls out of bed only to see a bunch of ruffled sheets where Asami should be. She takes her time putting on her boots then creeps to the door. She walks a few paces down the hall but doesn't hear anyone. Then she gets to the door of Mako and Bolin's bunk. She hears voices and crying, and then backs away quickly in surprise. She eases back into the door cupping her hand over her ear. She hears Mako's voice first, sounding really concerned, "What's wrong?"

Next she's surprised to hear Asami's voice through all the sobbing. "I talked to Korra last night…and..."

"Talked to Korra about what?"

"Mako, look I asked her about the kiss and if she had feelings for you. She said you guys were just friends and it was a mistake, and that you guys are just really good friends."

"You see. I-"

Asami interrupted putting a hand on Mako's shoulder, "No, that's the thing I'm not blind Mako, I do see. She was lying", more tears ran down her face as she began to continue "I could tell by her voice she does have feelings for you. And I know you…you have-"

"Hey Korra are you practicing your super stealth for battling Amon?", Bolin asked chomping on an apple. "They have some great food down in the…" Korra was caught off guard trying to look as close to innocent as possible rubbing her hands behind her back, and smiling way too hard. " Hey hold on a minute are you eavesdropping on Mako and Asami?" Korra just look down at the ground, and Bolin understood. "Korra, Korra, Korra,", he began with a shake of his head, "why I never thought you'd-"

The door swung open and Bolin and Korra jumped away from it whistling. Bolin tried to change the conversation quickly, "Hey guys. We came to get you two lovebirds for breakfast!" Korra elbowed Bolin in the gut. Asami's eyes were red, but there were no tears. She took a deep breath, flipped her hair and stepped forward. Bolin and Korra led the way while Mako and Asami trailed a few feet behind. They kept this distance all the way to the kitchen. The only sound heard was the humming of pipes, and their footsteps sliding against the floor.

They arrive at the kitchen and are greeted by Iroh. " Morning all. We have soldiers taking down the equalists in Republic City. I want you all to have a good breakfast, and prepare to fight. We'll be arriving at Air Temple Island in a few hours." General Iroh gives a quick nod of his head, and leaves the room. They each get up and grab a tray of food, and return to their seats. Eye contact is close to non existent, before Asami excuses herself. Then Korra does too. Asami returns to the room, and Korra goes out on the deck of the ship. She sits down to meditate. Closing her eyes she focuses on her breathing then begins to hear Tenzin's voice, "Be patient Korra".

"But what am I waiting for Tenzin", Korra replies to the sky. "Am I waiting to die because that's what Amon is going to do to me? Am I waiting to let down the whole Republic City? I can't wait anymore Tenzin!" Sensing herself getting away from the meditation she tries to close her eyes again. A vision of Aang defeating the firelord briefly passes through Korra's mind. Then she looks up toward the sky. "How did you do it Aang? You were only a kid." Air Temple Island makes it into Korra's view and she sees more blimps with the equalist symbols heading in that direction. She stands up from her meditating position and hangs over the rail. "Well if Aang could take down the firelord, I can take down Amon. He's not gonna win."

Iroh comes up on the deck along with Mako, Asami and Bolin. On the right side of the ship Oogi begins to appear. Tenzin lands him on the ship, and gets off, wiping his cloak and taking a deep breath. Korra runs straight up toward him wrapping her arms around him, "Tenzin is everyone okay?"

"Pema and the children are fine and safe, where the equalists can't to them. But unfortunately Lin gave herself up to save us."

"Oh no! Amon probably took her bending away."

Everyone's head hung low for a moment while the severity of the situation sunk in. Before anyone could speak a loud crash and boom was heard. They all turned to see that the ship directly behind theirs was under attack. A soldier ran up to Iroh saying, "General Iroh, the ships are under attack."

Bolin pulling his hair screams, "No! Really? It's not like we can see it happening right before our eyes or anything!"

"Bolin calm down", Asami said sternly.

"He's right this is happening right before us. I guess this is our cue that it's time to go. You guys take the sky bison and head for the island. We'll try and ward these guys off and get there to help you," Iroh directed.

" We'll have to go under water to avoid the blimps", Tenzin declared.

"Korra can bend us a bubble around Oogi", Mako says.

"I bet she can." Asami says sarcastically rolling her eyes.

"Look, now really isn't a great time to fight each other, when we have a guy taking away people's bending. He's who needs to be fought."

"Mako's right, you two can kill each other after Amon is defeated", Bolin said with a chuckle.

"Don't tempt me.", Asami snarled at Mako.

With that they hopped into Oogi's saddle, gave Iroh a nod, and headed under the water.

Korra was fiercely bending the water around Oogi, while Tenzin held onto the reins directing him. Bolin, and Mako sat watching Korra do her thing, in amazement. Asami holding her arm looked in the other direction.

"So…we're going to fight Amon and this is great and all, but what exactly is our plan?"

"Bolin is right Iroh gave us some good advice and did help but what exactly are we going to do once we get there? Tenzin, ideas?", Korra said

"Well there isn't much preparing that we can do. The whole area is patrolled and Amon is waiting. This time we can only go in, and fight to end this." Tenzin answered.

"Does anyone else hear that? We need to go to the surface!", Mako shouted. As they came up closer to the surface the began to hear Amon's voice more clearly. He was broadcasting a message to Republic City. And as they looked to Air Temple Island they saw screens with his face along with flags draped over the Air Temple with the equalist symbol. Next they heard him begin to speak again.

"People of Republic City, the time to be equalized is now. No more benders, to oppress those nonbenders. All benders are being sent to Air Temple Island where I will cleanse them of their bending tonight. Anyone attempting to stop this effort this is you're warning. We have the avatar and she too will soon be cleansed of her impurities, and Republic City will soon be a place of equality".

A picture of Korra with an x across it was plastered up on the screen. The screen then faded to black. Korra's eyes widened with fear, then burned with anger. Another bomb was being dropped on a ship a few miles behind them, and they headed back under water. Korra growled, wishing Amon could hear. "So we don't have much time. The sun is going down and going down quickly.", Korra started. "We'll need to stop him before everyone's bending is taken away."

" I noticed there weren't too many equalists on the east side of the island. If we can head that way and fight off the few that are there Korra and Tenzin can get to Amon in time. Meanwhile Asami, Bolin and I can try and stop the equalist ships that are coming in with the benders.", Mako said pointing at various places on the island.

"Good idea. However you won't be able to ward off all those ships alone.", Tenzin said stroking his beard.

"Maybe General Iroh will make it to the island super fast and we'll have help!", Bolin said.

"Maybe…but it's a chance we're just going to have to take", Mako replied.

Tenzin pulled Oogi in on the east side of Air Temple Island behind a few trees. They all hopped out and huddled together, forming a circle. Korra began to speak, "Guys, we can do this. It's just gonna be like one big pro bending match…right?"

"Oh Yea! Team Avatar", Bolin shouted, "Let's go!"

They began to move out, slowly but swiftly, Tenzin leading the way. "This way", he whispered, as they followed. A few feet ahead equalist soldiers were patrolling the area. Tenzin hurled forward in stretching his hands forward then to the ground, sending the soldiers flying. Then more began to appear. Bolin and Asami went running toward them to fight. Mako looked to Korra as they crouched behind the building, somewhat out of view.

"Korra, you need to go find Amon, now."

A metal cord wrapped around Korra's wrist, as Mako had started to walk away. She screamed, and he stopped to look. He spun around kicking his leg and a blast of fire from his foot knocked down the soldier. Korra shook her hand free and ran toward Tenzin, Asami, and Bolin, who were now dominating all the equalists they encountered. Mako stopped her, "Wait", he cried. "You'll need to look a little less like the avatar to get anywhere around here". They both looked at the equalist soldier Mako knocked out who was lying on the ground unconscious. Korra slid on the equalist attire over her own clothes. Mako untied his scarf and wrapped it around her neck. She put her hand on his as if telling him not to, then they exchanged a look and she let go. When he finished he looked back up at her and said, "It's always made me feel safe. I want you to be safe too".

"Are you sure?"

"Knowing you have it, I'll be fine".

Korra wrapped her arms around Mako tightly and whispered, "Thank you".

Mako put his hands on her shoulders firmly, and said "You've got this Korra".

Korra then started running toward Asami, Tenzin and Bolin again. She pulled the scarf from her nose to let Tenzin know it was her. Then gave him a look as if to say "I've got this". Asami noticed the scarf and stopped mid fighting to look closer. Now she was sure it was Mako's. She shook her head for a second then ran toward where Korra and Mako were before behind the building. Mako had headed in the direction in which the soldier that attacked Korra came. Sure enough there were more soldiers headed that way. Kicking, and punching out lightening and fire Mako was doing well to get rid of the soldiers. Then he saw no more soldiers and decided to go back toward the rest of the gang. His running was halted by a firm grip on his right arm. Then his body began to convulse, shocked with blue electricity flowing all the way through it. The grip was released as he fell to the ground. He stopped screaming when he saw Asami. She looked over his body and a single tear fell from her eye, onto his chest. She flipped her hair back not saying a word then continued running. Mako's body went limp and his eyes closed, as he faded out of consciousness.