Greetings readers and welcome to the third installment of the Legend of Korra/Young Justice crossover! This story will cover Book Three: Change and also use some fan driven ideas about what happen between the five year skip in Young Justice, (ugh I hated that time skip!). Also I decide a month should pass from Harmonic Convergence because I think two weeks is very short time for the realistic goal of reclaiming parts of the city.

Most importantly we'll be seeing some new faces in this story so I hope that you like how I write them. As always please support my original book "Battle for the Stars" by either purchasing it or asking your local library to carry it. Thank you again and now without further ado, on with the story!


Sleeping in his dormitory room and trying to block out the sun was an exhausted eighteen year old. Grumbling, he pulled the covers up and placed the pillow over his head. "Ten more minutes please. I don't want to get up," he mumbled as he tried to settle back in for another hour of sleep when the morning gong sounded. "AAAAAAAHHHHHH!" he yelled, while getting tangled in the sheets, he fell off his bed on to the floor barely missing an incomplete arrow to the back.

Pulling the sheets off him Kilchii rubbed his eyes as he stared around his messy room. Most of his clothes had been tossed on the floor, his arrows had slipped off the desk cramped in to the corner. His uniform and bow were hanging neatly in the closet along with a pile of schematics while random pieces of tech littered the room. "Stupid dawn wake up calls! Ugh, I just know that Tenzin's going to be on my case about my room again," he muttered. Struggling he gathered up his bathroom supplies heading to the shower.

Once he got the temperature hot enough he stepped inside savoring the hot water and the privacy he got here. No Air Acolytes trying to convert him to their ways, no bothersome Tenzin or surprise attacks by Bumi. Just peace and quiet, well for the most part. Ever since he fused with Varuna and became the Spirit's Champion, the new spirit was constantly asking him questions.

"I still don't understand this underlying conflict between you and Tenzin. I've seen that both of you respect each other tremendously and you both care for Korra and the family members residing here. So why are there so many conflicts between you two?" Varuna asked in childlike curiosity.

"It normal for people to have some conflict with another person. My beliefs and needs are not the same as Tenzin's. When I came here there was a lot conflict due to my background. When Tenzin started trying to control me it reminded me of being used by the Light so I resisted," Kilchii answered out loud. He usually spoke out loud to the spirit when they were alone, but in public they talked mentally. Going through his morning routine he countiued to explain about boundaries and limits before heading to his room.

Twenty minutes later he was presentable and he came to the dining hall. The only ones there were the kids, minus Jinora, while Pema and Kya, along with Bolin sat opposite of them. "Where's everyone else?" he asked as he slid down next to Bolin. His stomach growled in protest at another fruit salad for breakfast. He lived here for months, but everyone once and awhile he wanted real food. Getting up, he went to the kitchen and came back in a few minutes with a bowl of cereal. Last time, he was back in his old world, he had stocked up on a lot of his and Korra's favorite food, which they kept locked in their own cupboard and ice box. Pema only raised an eyebrow, but said nothing.

"Does that stuff really taste well? I mean you said it was processed. Maybe something fresh would be better," Bolin suggested. Kilchii glared at him and the earthbender quickly explained where everyone was. Hearing that Korra was once more venturing in the new Spirit Wilds he smacked his head with the heel of his hand.

"She should know by now we can't get rid of the vines with physical attacks. I hope she tries something different. Any messages for me?" Pema pulled out a piece of paper from her robe handing it to him. "Great, another dispute. I'm getting really tired of this quick. Hey Bolin, want to come help me?"

"Sure! I want to see how you use Varuna's powers to dish out justice," he exclaimed over Meelo and Ikki's protests they wanted to come. Even little Rohan wanted to come as he squirmed in his mother's arms. Kya calmed the kids down, by reminding them they were going to spar with her later. They were delighted to hear that, not even noticing the boys slipping off.


Twenty minutes later Bolin was clutching tightly to Kilchii, as the boy zigzagged between the streets on his new Satocycle Asami had gifted him with. It was a special model, designed to use his special tech and help carry his hero supplies. It handled like a dream, he revved it before racing up a broken piece of road before landing like a pro dodging a monstrous vine with only inches to spare. A few minutes later he came to a stop, parking the bike next to a house. Bolin stumbled off not use to the way Kilchii rode.

Kilchii, walked over to a small squabbling group composed of a few different spirits that resembled mixed up animals and several citizens. A fight looked likely so he whistled drawing everyone's attention. He held out his right palm showing his Champion mark. "I was told by the police that there was disturbance here. I'm here to help sort this out. What seems to be the trouble?"

The leader of the humans, an oversized slightly balding man in a grey suit, pointed to the spirits jabbing his finger at them. "You can ask these pest to leave and take their nasty trees with them! Just look what they did to my home." The man said pointing to a decent apartment complex. The vines had separated the complex into three sections, parts which were covering it. A tree was growing on the roof and a tangle of green and blue grass was over running the walkway. There was no way to get in.

One of the spirits spoke up squeaking. He resembled a cross between a white squirrel and raccoon. He was rather big and seemed to be in charge of the group. He chirped angrily using his tail to tell his story. Varuna translated the spirits words to him. Basically the three spirits were arguing this was part of their home that got tore out thanks to the Dark Avatar's attack. It was their safe zone and they didn't want to leave. If they left, they were afraid that their energy wouldn't be strong enough to find a new home.

It was a dilemma, 10,000 years apart had created a symbiotic relationship between humans and spirits. Now that the Spirit World had healed and reopened to the world, it was a struggle for spirits and humans to learn to work through these new changes and find a balance.

"Alright, I've heard enough. Mr.?"

"Satki, Tsbusa Satki I own the home decor store in the main plaza," he recited puffing out his chest. Kilchii could practically feel the ego oozing off this guy.

"Well Mr. Satki, our spirit friend Bandit and his buddies explained to me how this was their home that was forcefully yanked out of the Spirit World during Harmonic Convergence. With all the changes going on, their afraid to leave their safety zone."

"Do I look like I care boy? I want this apartment building restored with the pests removed at once. So do whatever a so-called Champion does and fix this problem right now!" The man mad the mistake of moving closer to Bandit in an attempt to hit him, when the spiritual energy increased as his arm was encased in a gray light. Frightened, the two groups looked at the Champion.

His mark was brightly lit, pulsating gray and yellow. The patterns of Varuna covered his body as his blue green eyes appeared to get wider. When he spoke it was two voices combined as one. "Enough, I/we won't tolerate such behavior. I/we understand your frustrations, both of you have equal claim to this spot, but fighting and threatening one another isn't the solution."

A female human, most likely Mrs. Satki, brushed past her husband and did a half bow towards the Champion, who gave her a nod of respect. "Great Varuna, Spirit of Justice and Reason, how do you propose we settle this dispute reasonably?"

"Is there a courtyard in the back of the apartment complex?" The woman nodded explaining it was a medium size yard with a few flowers and trees. Taking this fact into account, the Spirit's Champion made his ruling. "Would you all be willing to make a compromise for a time? If the spirits live in the courtyard you can regain the housing. I'm going to be speaking soon with the President about a solution that would make everyone in the city and the rest of the nation happy."

The humans talked quietly. Mr. Satki was protesting loudly, but the others overruled him agreeing to comprise at the same time the spirits did. Now came the tricky part. While Kilchii was the Spirit's Champion, he couldn't control Varuna's power by himself. He acted like a conduit directing the spiritual power while the Spirit wielded it to do what he wanted. In this case Kilchii placed his palm on the vines pouring energy into the vine as Varuna direct the plants to relocate to the courtyard. It was an enormous use of energy and when they finished, Kilchii collapsed into Bolin's arms.

"Are you okay? Because that was the coolest thing ever! You're the greatest non-bender ever," Bolin yelled into Kilchii ears giving him a bigger headache. Seeing his mistake he helped the boy over towards his ride giving him a chance to recover. "I guess using spirit powers is really hard on your body huh?"

"It is, right now I'm so weak I think Rohan could defeat me. Varuna and I need to practice together more so we can work as one and not two individuals struggling for control," the teen explained. His civilian wear was soaked in sweat, no doubt he needed another shower. Taking few deep breaths he wondered how his girlfriend was doing.


Korra was not having an easy time at all. Currently she was in the midst of the Spirit Wilds near City Hall. Tenzin and Jinora trailed after her, Jinora playing with the spirits and Tenzin encouraging Korra gently. "I know it's been a month with little progress, but you shouldn't be discouraged. You completed all your training, meaning you're more than capable of dealing with this problem."

Korra gritted her teeth and counted to ten. She gripped her charm bracelet amulet tightly. Inside each of the charms were all the past Avatars spirits, thanks to Hoa's intervention, they hadn't been lost forever. Still, now that they were outside her body she was having to learn all over again how to call on them.

Running a hand through her ponytail she walked over to a particularly thick vine wrapped all around a building. She pressed her hand against the vine as she slowed down her breathing. In her mind's eye she could feel the spiritual energy inside the vines circulating. The energy was gaining strength as it continued to take root. Using her energybending she tried to reverse the flow of energy, coaxing it to stop rooting, return to its original state. Suddenly the spiritual energy intensified and Korra was thrown back as the vines got thicker and grew more.

"Korra, are you alright?" Tenzin asked anxiously. He knelt to help her up. The nearby spirits were shaking and trembling in fear. They started to chirp anxiously. Jinora reached out petting them. "Its okay, it's okay. Korra didn't mean to frighten you."

"Ugh, anyone catch the name of that driver?" The Avatar held her head in her hand trying to collect her thoughts. "Well, that's another idea shot down. I can't bend the vines away and manipulating the spiritual energy just causes it to react violently and grow more. If I thought talking to them would help I would, but there's no mind that I can find."

The little spirits came over to her and started to chat with her. At first she had trouble understanding them because they were lesser spirits. There was a tug at the back of her mind, Raava was hovering there helping her understand their chatter. She talked with the spirits for several minutes listening to them. When they finished she thanked them and then headed out of the jungle with the two airbenders following her.

"What did they say Korra, why are you walking away from this?" Tenzin persistently asked. The teen spun around with a mixed expression. "Do you ever stop talking?!"

Tenzin appeared to be taken aback about by her rudeness. Korra never lashed out like that. He really looked at the girl for the first time; realizing how much this stress was draining her. There were circles under her eyes from the lack of sleep, her muscle tone was getting worse and she couldn't keep still. "I'm sorry, I should have understood the pressure your under."

"It's okay, I have to go to a press conference right now. I'll meet you back at the meditation pavilion afterwards." She told him curtly as she flew off on the glider. As exhausted as she was she couldn't avoid this press conference. The Spirit Wilds were strongest in the city, but they had popped up all over the Republic putting President Raiko in a difficult position. He knew he was losing the people's trust so he was looking for a scapegoat.

Arriving at City Hall she was just in time for Raiko's accusations against her. He was questioning her abilities as the Avatar and the wisdom of having the two worlds merging once again. He even accused her of using her new status of Southern Water Tribe "princess" to avoid doing anything useful.

Months ago, she might have lashed out brazenly and made a physical threat, but she had learned tact and public speaking from some of the best in Young Justice's world. Calmly she looked at Raiko, while positioning herself to be seen and heard by the press. "President Raiko, I understand your frustrations and fears. I feel the same way. I know that many think I made a mistake dealing with the Spirit World, however I was fulfilling a promise made ten thousand years ago. Both worlds need each other to survive, even if the changes right now are inconvenient."

"You question my abilities and my commitment to resolving this. I haven't stopped trying to find a solution, but big changes like this can't be solved in as little as a month. I need more time to understand the changes, the spirits need to learn to adjust to the physical world and vice versa. I won't give up until I'm strong enough to resolve this, but be prepared to make some sacrifices along the way." The press bombarded her with questions and she replied no comment, seeing Asami, she jumped in the car and they hurried home.


An hour later Korra was still trying to meditate in the pavilion. Jinora must have told her father she needed some alone time. Ikki and Meelo had decide to play with the animals. She was pretty sure Bumi was trying to make amends with Bumjun, (something about a sweater), while Kya and Pema took care of Rohan.

"Peace, quiet, tranquility. Let your spirit free, feel the world around you," she whispered. Letting reality slip away she once more found herself floating in the darkness in her spiritual form. She reached out trying to find the connecting energies yet she couldn't see them. Focusing harder she felt a connection close by and went searching for it. After stumbling around in the dark she realized the connection was on her. Her water droplet necklace was infused with the spiritual energy of Harmonic Convergence.

Touching the gem she could feel their energies mixing as the connection established itself. The spiritual energy surged through her body causing her own center to become unstable. "Don't fight it, let it become part of you. Control the connection and direct it where you want it to flow," Raava advised her.

Korra followed the Light Spirit's advice. She focused her energies until they were aligned in a solid connection with one another. This was the easy part, now came the hard part. Lifting her hand she let the dazzling bracelet dangle in front of her. With a little hesitation she manipulated the connection line until it latched on to one of the charms, this one was her personal charm crafted after her unique superhero id.

"I feel it, I can sense my last six incarnations. I need to pick one," she whispered. "Aang come to me, Aang I need your wisdom. Please Aang answer me." A single light started to grow and take form. She could almost make out Aang, when suddenly the connection fell apart and she woke up panting. "Not again!"

"Still having trouble I see, how far did you get this time?" Kilchii asked playfully as he walked down the steps coming to a stop next to her. "I'm guessing the connection fell apart just as you were about to get a past life to come forth."

Korra nodded before leaning against the rail watching the sunset. "I don't get why this is so hard. I mastered energybending and have relearned how to connect with the spiritual energy web. I even learned to control the HC power, but the connection stability keeps snapping at crucial moment when I need a past life," she pouted. Before she could go into a rant how she was the worst Avatar, Kilchii reminded her that Boa had offered to give her help via radio and that once Hoa was done training with her powers under her mother, The Painted Lady, in the Spirit World, she promised to help. Feeling a bit better they both headed to dinner unaware of the miracle that would change their paths once more.


Amaterasu was in her home in the Spirit World, a huge flourishing canyon, listening as her fellow air spirits, sylphs, fluttered about bringing the latest news to her. Sitting comfortably on her cloud she started to redo her hair so it was in a traditional Japanese style. "So wonderful to see that my fellow spirits are getting along so well with humans. Oh certainly you're a bit of bothersome for now, but soon they will accept you," she told them, patting their heads.

She listened as the winds blew about all around her. Her part of the Spirit World, known affectionately by Heavenly Winds of Light, had been greatly agitated since Harmonic Convergence. The sun in the sky never rose above the trees as bursts of uncontrolled breezes blasted through the trees carrying leaves and petals with them. Amaterasu could track the winds until they slipped into the real world. She was deeply troubled by this and asked the young Aurais if they could follow the winds. She knew that one spirit wind, that she had managed to manipulate, had settled around her friend Bumi, but didn't know preciously what it meant.

Her musings got interrupted by the sounds of light breezy winds calling her name. Settling on the ground she watched as the cool breeze turned into four lovely ladies each wearing a simple tunic with the colors of the different wind directions on them. They all began speaking at once causing the Guardian Spirit to lose her patience and bellowed that they should speak one at a time. "What is going on with my winds? Why are they taking bits energy from the old Air Nomads and circling the mortal realm?" As the four ladies talked about what was happening, Amaterasu felt new connections being formed inside her.

"This is both very good and very bad. Go find Tempus and tell him I'm taking a trip to the mortal realm. I put you four in charge of protecting this part of the Spirit World. I can only hope I control what has occurred at random."

It was a new day on Air Temple Island. Many of the residents were going about their business, but the little family had gathered in the courtyard watching as Bumi struggled to airbend once more as he had the previous night. While there were many theories no one could come up with a reason, especially when Lin and Mako came and told them about a similar case. "What in the world do you think is going on Tenzin? How can people suddenly be getting airbending?" Lin asked.

"Because it's partially my fault, but mostly the shift in energy thanks to the Dark Avatar," a familiar voice said. Everyone watched as several clouds stacked up on the courtyard. The sun shone brightly piercing them as the wind blew them away revealing the Guardian Spirit of the Air Nomads, Amaterasu appeared. She wore a worried expression on her face, but nevertheless let the children come over and hug them. She whispered praise to her Chosen One and told her Little Helpers how impressed she was with their progress. Dipping her head she acknowledge Pema and Rohan, giving them the respect they were due.

Pema understood that this was a grown up conversation so she called to her children, "Jinora, Ikki, Meelo; I know you want to spend more time with our Guardian Spirit, but now she needs to have a grown up talk with the others. Why don't you help me inside your brother teaching him how to stand up and walk?" Excited by the thought they hurried in after their mother already challenging one another what they would teach to the almost nine month old.

Once Tenzin was certain his family was out of an earshot he bowed to the Guardian. "Great Amaterasu, you honor us by coming here. My brother and this man Mako spoke of, are they the only ones blessed with airbending or will there be more?"

"More to the point, you said this was partially your fault. I believe you owe us an explanation before we get to the new benders," Lin demanded in her strong cop stance. Tenzin looked hurt, but she was right.

Creating some clouds to recline in she addressed the group, but kept her eyes locked firmly on the Avatar and Spirit's Champion. "Do you recall how damaged the Spirit World was due to the negative energy created by Vaatu and how Varuna needed our help to restore balance to our home?"

Kilchii nodded, "That was the first time Varuna used my body to help him control his power. When it was over the Spirit World had healed and spirits were now strong enough to come and go, just like humans, fulfilling the promise Avatar Wan made."

Korra tapped her feet, unconsciously rubbing her water droplet necklace. "Ever since then, I've felt something changing. Not just random Spirit Wilds popping up, but the flow of energy has been altered. I can sense it." Kya and Tenzin nodded, they both felt the same thing. The energy was stronger and faster than before. Many of the Acolytes reported feeling their chi centers acting up, giving them a new-found youth in a way.

"That confirms what my fellow spirits have reported to me. The clash of dark energy followed by the renewal of energy was enough to trigger a release of the airbending and the souls of the Air Nomads from their sanctuaries in the trees of my canyon."

Bumi's eyes bugged out hearing that the Guardian Spirit, had kept watch over the essences of his father's culture. She further explained with the shift of energy, air was needed once more to stabilize the flow. Her winds had taken bits of the old nomads plus their bending, before escaping into the real world, where spiritual hotspots would send the winds scattering in four directions.

"Hold up, are you telling me that one of those winds latched on to me?" she nodded explaining he was the only wind she had managed to direct. "Why give me airbending abilities? If Harmonic Convergence was a month ago, why am I only showing powers now?"

Amaterasu pressed her forehead to Bumi's. A brief exchange of information occurred. Why she chose him because he was Aang's son, but more importantly because he wanted to connect to his father's people. In turn he promised to carry out his duties and protect her new charges with his life.

"Bumi, are you okay? Do you need me to check you over," Kya asked anxiously. He touched his younger sister's hand letting her know he was fine. "She told me that the winds are settling on people who share some trait admired by airbenders of the past. Once settled inside, there's a period of adjustment before the power emerges."

"Meaning that it's impossible to figure out who will get it and who won't. Are the airbenders restricted to the United Nations and Earth Kingdom?" Lin asked, taking out a notebook to write down the information.

Amaterasu looked at her with steel eyes, "All five nations are bestowed with citizens of the Air Nomads. In the next few weeks non-benders will gain airbending. Already they're Air Acolytes and children at the temples showing the signs of airbending. Shortly the Water Tribes will find airbenders followed by the Fire Nation. At the moment you'll be finding most of them in the United Nations and the Earth Kingdom."

Tenzin eyes sparkled, his father's dream was at last coming true. The rebirth of the Air Nomads. He would teach them all and soon the temples would be filled with airbenders and Acolytes as a nearly extinct culture took its place again. He was so happy he nearly missed what Amaterasu and the two heroes were talking about.

"So until the winds settle and they start bending you can't find them" Korra inquired.

"Nor their intentions. I fear some of the people who receive my gift will misuse it. The only way to make certain is to have the new recruits meet in a relatively safe place to live and train."

Kilchii nodded. They could radio the tribes and nation to be on the lookout for airbenders. Maybe they could persuade President Raiko to create a special team to find the benders, it would be great PR for him. Asami was already promising an airship they could use to search the Earth Kingdom. Assuring the Guardian Spirit they would do everything in their power to ensure the Air Nomads would be safe, she thanked them and left.


Across the void in another world Aqualad was counting to ten trying to keep his cool. In their world, almost a year and three months had passed, since he had journeyed to Korra' world and stopped the Dark Avatar. He would enjoy his talks with her, but it was difficult at times. Korra was still eighteen in her world while the others had aged more. It was a continuous frustration between the friends and only Tempus's promise that time would synch up "soon" gave everyone some hope. Of course soon by spirits viewpoints of time were vastly different than normal people.

Aqualad looked at his wrist where the gold pronged bracelet laid. The urge to contact Korra, or Kilchii was overwhelming, but he had too many responsibilities to worry about right now. So he left is private office and went to check on the new Young Justice team.

When he entered the combat arena he was once again bombarded by arguments. When the new members had initially joined the team they had spent most of their time with their mentors learning about their powers and how to work with others. The missions they had gone on had either always been with their mentors or at least one senior member of the team. Now that things had changed with some members joining the League, others on the reserve list and a few on trips, it was getting difficult to mesh the members as a cohesive team. After a few disastrous missions when they had split the group up into small squads, codenamed Alpha, Beta, and Gamma, it had been decided to bring the team back together. Even in smaller groups arguments and tensions were high. Aqualad couldn't understand why they were having so many problems now that they were the bulk of the Young Justice team.

"You're crazy you know that Jason? How is stooping to the level of a criminal supposed to save anyone in trouble? We can't go running around being judge and jury," Cassie remarked. She was currently on the sidelines debating with the second Robin, who out of spite, had told the team his first name. Batman had not be pleased.

"So you're telling me just because the Amazons are blessed by Goddesses they have the given right to slaughter any man for daring to set a toe on their stupid island. At least my idea of culling would be strategic and precise. How many supervillains are still walking and breathing when we know there's no hope for them? After so many lives have been taken why not enforce the death penalty on them? It's open up to anyone who does a heinous unforgivable murder!" the boy argued back, tugging on his cape. He was beginning to resent having to take up his older brother's old role. Being Robin was okay, but he wanted something new and better.

"If you two are done with your lover's spat, can we please get on with this? I've got to be back home in two hours to get ready for the art gala my aunt is taking me too," Flamebird aka Betty Kane, moaned. The young college freshman had lost some of her bubbliness and optimism over time. Black Canary mannerism had been absorbed by her sidekick. She tapped the floor impatiently staring down her sparring partner, who just happen to be Static. "Can you please put that rap down so we can get a work out in?"

"Girl don't go dissing my music. I'll have you know it's very popular in my hood," Virgil replied. He charged his flying disk as he called forth electricity. With a grin he fired a blast at her before she was ready knocking her several feet back. If her suit hadn't been insulated she might have received a deadly shock.

"Static that's enough! I'm calling an end…" Aqualad spoke up loudly as he pushed past a couple's spat between Mal and Karen. He looked around for Arsenal, he was supposed be supervising the sparring, but he wasn't there. In front of him Static used his Static Cling to hold Flamebird to the ground, but she wouldn't be held prisoner. Out of the slits in her gloves two birdarangs attached to lines dug into the floor. She clenched her fists around a button disrupting the flow of power freeing herself.

Wasting no time she executed a perfect floor routine landing behind Static. He twisted around to strike her, but she caught his arm, twisted before moving around so she could throw him towards the middle. He crashed hard, but the computer didn't call a knock out. Surprised, she charged forward not even waiting to see what was happening with Static. Suddenly a burst of electrical net captured her sending her to the floor losing the fight. Struggling she saw Static hovering in the air smirking. "Told you once before, mess with me and get the static shock."

"Err stupid catchphrase. Are you going to let me up now?" Flamebird demanded. He released the net as the two stood. Betty was looking at Virgil angry that a Meta human had once again beat her. All that training with her Meta mentor and she still lost more spars than she won. "I'll get you next time Mr. Cocky."

"Enough! All of you front and center now!" Aqualad barked, watching as they scurried into place. In the calmest voice he could, he asked, "What is going on here? This is a simple sparring session. The goal is to learn your weaknesses and how the rest of the team can back you up. Now, I left Arsenal in charge of this class. Where is he?"

Karen gulped before speaking, "He got a phone call from his wife. She said it was a family emergency so he left rather quickly."

"We assumed that he called either Tempest or Aquagirl to cover the class so when no one showed up we decided to train by ourselves."

Looking around the damaged area and reviewing their past actions it was clear they hadn't accomplished the goal set before them. Taking a few deep breaths Aqualad ordered them to clean up the mess together before heading home. Watching them as they picked up the mess he wondered why they could work well on a simple task, but not when it was an official mission. He needed to speak to his King and soon.


In Korra's world members of the White Lotus approached a prison in a remote mountain region far from any habitation. The only signs of life was a watchtower and a retractable bridge that lead out to a column with a metal pagoda cell lay. There were at least three Metalbenders on the bridge while two stayed positioned at the watchtower looking for signs of trouble.

Arriving at the cell two Metalbenders used their bending to remove a large portion of metal revealing a door formed by rods of metal with a small opening for food. Sitting on a small bench inside was a middle age man with messy unkempt hair that was black and gray. The man looked up, "Ah the White Lotus once more visits. Have you come to listen to the truth or provide the illusion of reality with false food?"

"That's enough Zaheer! Turn around and place your hands on the wall!" one of the White Lotus Sentries, (the youngest), remarked harshly. Guarding this non-bender for thirteen years had taken a toll on the sentry. Still, something was different today, some instinct was telling him to be cautious today.

Zaheer did as he asked, but continued to recite Air Nomad literature, especially poetry from Guru Laghima. "Have you White Lotuses felt the change of energy? Its proof that the reality one lives in is nothing but an illusion that we imprison ourselves in. In order to free the spirit from this earthbound reality, each of us must relinquish the false attachments that tether us to the world and fly free once more. This was a great wisdom passed down by the great Guru Laghima, he who detached himself so never set foot on the ground the last forty years of his life."

The older Sentries rolled their eyes. One kicked his food through the grate sending it spilling across the cell floor. The other laughed, "You spend all your time reciting poetry and Air Nomad history so much, and why don't you just become one? Oh that's right, you can't airbend only five people can."

Zaheer locked eyes on the mocking sentry and attacked at the same second the youngest tried to pull back his friend with his earthbending. Air burst out of nowhere pulling the mocking guard close enough for him to grasp his neck and choking him.

The older sentry tried to use earth bending to restrain Zaheer, but he created a small twister under him to avoid the rising earth. The youngest started to bend the bars to free his friend only for newfound airbender to send him flying off the edge of the column by a powerful air bullet. The man's screams could be heard as he fell.

Now with only two sentries left Zaheer had the advantage. Grabbing the keys he freed himself shoving open the door. Circling his arms he created strong air movements that surrounded the men. Flipping and swirling them he threw them off the column having the land against the watchtower. By the looks of things they were badly broken. He used his newfound agility and speed to race down and up to the other column. He produced two air funnels firing several metal shards at the remaining sentries. Caught off guard the metal pierced their vital organs as the fell to their knees dying.

Zaheer sneered as he removed a dying sentries robe. "Air is the element of freedom and I shall not be caged. This blessed gift will help usher in a new era, one where chaos reigns supreme while the destruction of the White Lotus and the Avatar makes it impossible to have order anymore." Turning his back on the dying men, he pocketed a map of the location of his fellow team members, and used his bending to escape the mountain range intent on his goal.


Night had fallen in Korra's world. It had been a long exhausted day for everyone. The Fire Nation and Water Tribes agreed to keep a lookout for new airbenders and send them to the Northern Air Temple once Tenzin was established there. Kilchii and her had managed to broker a deal with President Raiko, he would establish a task force of former Equalists to look for the airbenders in the United Republic, in exchange the Avatar and Spirit's Champion would have to create their "urban nature redesign" once they finished with restoring the Air Nomads to their former status. No word from the Earth Kingdom yet, but Asami was confident her airship would help them traverse the land quickly.

Korra had fallen asleep almost the moment her face hit the pillow. The pups had joined her. They recently had a growth spurt doubling their size making it a tight squeeze on the bed. Naga softly got each of the pups off, licking them as they went back to sleep on the floor. Naga lifted her head and whined in concern. Her best friend was tossing and turning gripping the sheets tightly. "No, who are you, leave me alone," she moaned.

Korra was in the family home and was five years old. Outside she could hear the sounds of a battle going on. She was determined to get out there. She was the Avatar!

"I have to help Daddy! Whomsoever out there will have to deal with me!" Korra shouted running to the entrance only for her to frozen up to her neck. She squirmed trying to melt the ice, but her mother pulled her closer, melted the ice, before hugging her tightly. "Korra, listen to me, you're too small to help. Please, go hide in your room and stay there until its safe. Can you do that for mommy?"

Seeing the fear in her mother's eye's the little girl nodded, hurrying into her room and was just about to hide in her closet when she heard her mom yelling for someone to get out of their home. Torn between indecision she inched towards the door pressing her ear to it.

She could hear the sounds of her mother using her waterbending as the non-bender twisted around and able to land a few hits on Senna. "Who are you? Why are you after my daughter?!" Senna demanded followed by the sound of slamming her foot on the ground sending an ice creeper at the intruder. Then a voice she couldn't forget calmly answered her mother's question.

"I am Zaheer and as for my reasons behind this, I don't have to tell you," he whispered. Korra covered her ears as the battle got worse only to stop when she heard her dad come back helping to defeat the strange man. She stayed in her room until her parents collected her and the intruder was gone.

"Don't worry Korra," her dad whispered as she clung to his neck. "That man and his friends are going far away, they'll never hurt you again. I promise."

In the real world, Korra twisted her sheets, tears misting her closed eyes. She just couldn't will herself awake no matter how hard she tried. In the male dormitory Kilchii was sweating profusely as his body went rigid. "No, stop!"

He was restrained to a table. He struggled pulling on the straps. The cool air and the lack of light told him he was underground. Twisting his head he could hear something, no somebody, calling for help. "What are you doing to him? Let me up!"

Out of the shadows he could see the outline of seven people. "Great job Lexy, this one's almost as annoying as the original," a childlike voice whined.

There were sighs of exasperation from at least three people. Two shadows moved closer, one was using robotic hands to place a helmet on his head. A female voice was telling him to relax, he tried to resist only to end up falling into blackness, the last thing he heard were two male voices saying he would perfect when he woke up again.

Kilchii squirmed and shouted in pain. Suddenly, a woman's hand touched his shoulder sending him thrashing. "Kilchii, Kilchii, Red Arrow it's me, Pema! Wake up please!" The words pierced the darkness, as the boy finally opened his eyes filled with terror. His heart was pounding as he struggled to get his breath back under control. Turning a light halfway on he saw Pema, holding Rohan in her arms, looking at him with concern. "Are you alright? Rohan was making a fuss, he kept saying your name in distress. So I took him with me to check on you."

Kilchii blushed hiding his face. "I didn't mean to wake anyone up. It was just a stupid nightmare." Looking at himself he realized his pajamas were soaked in sweat, he started to get up when Pema pushed him back down. "Here, hold Rohan, I'll get you some new pajamas." Rohan wiggled in delight being held by his favorite non-family person. Kilchii smiled and tickled the baby's tummy earning some giggles.

A few minutes later Pema found some clean pajamas. She helped the teen change, asking him if he wanted to talk about his nightmare. Kilchii gave her a stern look before looking away. She gently cupped his chin making her look at him. "I know that you like to put up a strong front, but you have to remember, you're still a child. I know physically you're going to be nineteen in a few weeks, but you know deep inside that you're a scared almost four year old."

"Pema, I can't act like I'm a scared little kid. Korra needs a strong man, the world needs a mature Spirit's champion. I need…" he started to say, before she pressed a finger to his lips. "In public I understand your need to be an almost nineteen year old, but just for the night can't you be a child who's almost four?" Looking at him, her heart broke. So she pushed herself on the bed placing Rohan between them. "I'll spend the night with you, just like I did, when my kids had bad dreams. It will help you sleep."

"Pema, thank you." Kilchii told her sleepily as he nestled under the covers. Pema gently kissed both boys goodnight and fell asleep.

Across the void it seemed as if nightmares were prevailing. Each member who had been at practice today tossed and turned. They got glimpses of fighting soldier with rock hands, a city of living metal, and scary group of four people. The dreams also showed them their worst enemies coming after them, hurting them as they fought to stop an invasion. No one was sure what it meant, but as they each woke up and went back to sleep, they were sure it was a warning of what was to come.