"Thanks for the ride!" Tylee enthusiastically waved to the ferry driver and ran into the Air Temple. Tylee ran up the stairs with ease. She had lots of practice running up and down here, she's used to it. She ran into the courtyard where she found Pema strolling in the garden.

"Hey Aunt Pema!" Tylee cheerfully greeted. "Where's Korra?"

"With the kids and Tenzin," Pema motioned up top. "He's teaching her airbending."

"Okay! Thanks!"

Tylee jogged up another flight of stairs, finally arriving at the Time Honored Tool where she found Korra, Tenzin and his kids gathered around. Jinora was demonstrating how it works. Like a leaf, Jinora avoided the panels with ease and elegance. A real airbender, Tylee admired with a sigh.

"Good morning everyone!"

"Tylee!" The children greeted her enthusiastically.

"Hey Ty," Korra smiled. Tenzin nodded and smiled.

"...Airbending clothes don't really suit you." Tylee commented, rubbing her chins thoughtfully.

"Don't rub it in." Korra scowled; clearly displeased that she must wear something so foreign to her skin.

"It's probably because of your skin color, it's too dark while the clothes too bright and colorful."

"I know, right?"

Tenzin cleared his throat rather loudly. "Shall we get started, Korra?"

"Okay, let's do this." Korra said with a determined look and ran into the moving panels.

Though the minute she went in, she was beaten black and blue...by the panels. Tenzin and Tylee cringed and flinched each time Korra rammed herself to the panels, which was every time and the kids were yelling from the sidelines and giving advices to her. Tylee would have found it funny if it wasn't her best friend that was being beaten...by a 2000 artifact. That's just sad.

"Wow...the great Avatar beaten by a training technique used by Airbenders." Tylee snickered.

Korra glared at the ebony haired teen. "Oh? If you think it's so easy, then why don't you try it?"

"...Uncle Tenzin?"

Tenzin nodded and with the flick of his wrists, the panels were moving again. Tylee stepped inside and weaved her way through them. Unknown to Korra, Tylee have spend a lot of time using this contraption every time her parents visited the Air Temple Island and begged Tenzin to let her play here. She had many practices, and it would seem the monk's way have rubbed off on her. Not that she minded. By the time she concluded with her thoughts, Tylee was out of the Time Honored Tool and faced the others. Tenzin smiled at her while Korra's jaw drops in disbelief.

"H-how..."

"Patience and lots and lots of practice, oh dear Avatar." Tylee winked at her friend. "Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it sooner or later."

"Whatever," Korra grumbled crossing her arms.

"C'mon Kor, don't be like that." Tylee said, smiling and trying to make her feel better. "Wanna go visit the city?"

"No." Tenzin quickly answered, making the non-bender frown.

"Why not?"

"Tenzin wants me to concentrate on my airbending training. So he has the White Lotus centuries watching my every move." Korra grinned when Tylee's frown turn into a scowl. Tylee wasn't a huge fan of the White Lotus. When they were younger, the girl would rant on how unfair it was for Korra to be stuck in the compound like some prisoner with no way out and little freedom. That was one of the best things about Tylee, they always think alike and have a lot of things in common. "How about you hang out here then?"

"Sure!" Tylee brightens up and a huge grin placed her lips.

"But your training-"

"I think she had enough with the Time Honored Tool, she already had her ego scarred, Uncle Tenzin." Tylee smiled innocently when Korra glared at her.

"...Fine, but we'll start with different training tomorrow, understand?" Tenzin said strictly.

"Yes'sir." Korra said sarcastically.

Korra got into her water tribe clothes before heading out to the courtyard where Tylee was waiting.

"How did you get so good with the Time Honored thingy.?Korra asked.

Tylee shrugged. like I said, patience and lots of practice. No one's perfect at anything on their first try, you have to practice first before you can master it. It's like Avatar Aang with earthbending. My grandmother would say that that Avatar Aang had trouble with earthbending when he first began his training." Tylee calmly explained. "He had to master it by training with patience.

"But, I can't just be patient! I can't just sit around and do nothing while I meditate or use that panel things!" Korra sighed, sounding stressed.

Tylee sighed along with her friend. "Look, you're just...gonna have to listen to Uncle Tenzin, he knows what he's doing." She reassured.

"I sure hope he does."

"You really can't get out of the island?" Tylee hopefully asked, trying to cheer her friend up.

"No, like I said, Tenzin's really intent on making me stay here on this island for a long time." Korra rubbed the back of her neck, gazing off to the distance. "...Hey, Ty?"

"Hm?"

"...What do you know about the Equalists?"

Tylee paused for a few seconds before resuming her walk. "Why do you ask?" Her voice sounded hollow, it scared Korra.

"I was just wondering is all." Korra shrugged. "If it's uncomfortable for you, you don't have to answer."

"...The Equalists are a group of people who think benders are nothing but a threat to society. You already know about the Triads." Tylee quickly said before Korra could say anything. "They're forcing non-benders to listen to them and force their law upon the non-benders; its people like them that they feel threatened to benders. And the thing is...I can understand what they're feeling. Normal people like me who live daily lives sometimes feel this uneasiness no matter how peaceful it feels. My parents were benders and don't get me wrong, I loved them and I still do, but not all people are like them." Tylee stared at the city across the ocean, a thoughtful expression on her face.

"The Equalists, a Revolutionary group, who wants to help all the non-benders and make all benders become non-bender. To let everyone be equal where people don't use bending to surpass others that is their goal." They walked down the steps, soon walking on the sandy beach of the island. "They saw my parents as a threat for some reason; maybe it was because they were skilled benders and helped the police fight of the Equalists. So they..." Tylee stopped walking and stared at the incoming waves. "...That's all I got from my aunt's file and from her."

All was quiet. The two listened to the waves crashing and watched Republic City from afar.

"...Do you...hate benders?" Korra felt uneasy.

Tylee didn't answer right away, staring at Korra with a blank expression before her eyes squinted and had on a 'Are you kidding me?' look.

"You're stupid."

"What-"

"If I hate benders then that would mean I hate my parents, my aunt, Tenzin and his family, and you. I don't hate benders Korra. People who hate benders are sometimes close-minded, but it's the hardship of this city that made them close-minded, I count myself as lucky. If it wasn't for my aunt and Tenzin, I might have hated them too." Tylee smiled. "Besides, I don't see in the point in hating anybody when it only spreads more hate." Korra let the breath out she didn't even know she was holding.

"That's good, I thought...you know, you've–"

"Changed? Well, in a way, I changed...a lot." Tylee sighed.

Hasook side, rubbing his neck, completely tired from his match tonight. Sure they won the match, but Mako was starting to get on his nerve when he was nit picking on what he was doing during the match. Hasook wondered why he even joined the Fire Ferrets. Oh right, Tylee. That girl caught his eyes when he first saw her talking with Bolin and Mako, soon he was intent on joining the team and impressing her. But she would just give him this awkward smile and keep their conversation short. He didn't like it.

Hasook turned a corner and entered an alleyway, but froze on the scene before him. A bunch of people in strange clothing was taking down a bunch of Triade gang members. Their face was covered in masks so he couldn't see their face, but the way they moved...it was something Hasook have never seen.

"W-what's the meaning of this?" One of the gang asked with a groan. "I thought we...had a deal!"

"Remember, we're Anti-benders, Equalists. Did you really think we would actually form an alliance with you?" A deep gruff voice answered with a scoff. From the shadows, a man with long black hair tied up appeared. His face was covered in a black mask with a black outfit that made him blend in with the dark surroundings. "Since you served your purpose for us, the Equalists don't need you anymore. Now I'll make this simple, don't let us find you here again or next time you won't be going back with just paralyzed limbs."

"You son of bitch, you're going to pay for this!" Another gang said. But the dark figure wasn't paying attention to him. No, he was looking at something else...where Hasook was in his hiding spot.

"Looks like we have an unwanted guest." The dark figure said in a deadly tone.

Hasook flinched and quickly ran out of there, not wanting to get into the middle of this. It was dark, so dark they probably couldn't see his face. But much to Hasook's bad luck, the figure clearly saw who he was.

"Stop," Black Knight raised his hands and stopped the lackeys from chasing after the amateur waterbender. His eyes trailed on his back. "I'll take care of him later, you just take care of the Triades and make sure they get our…message right."

They nodded and advanced towards the badly beaten up gang, who were trying to get away, but failed to do so since they couldn't feel their legs. This wasn't good...for them at least.

"I can't believe you snuck out of Air Temple Island, Uncle Tenzin is going to kill you if he ever finds out." Tylee shook her head.

"Yeah, so please don't tell him." Korra begged making Tylee snort, rolling her eyes.

"Why on earth would I tell Uncle Tenzin? If he found out that I was in the Pro-bending arena, Aunt Lin is going to put me on watch 24/7, I'm not crazy enough to that!" Tylee leaned against the railing, watching the match. "I'll keep it a secret if you keep it a secret?"

"Deal."

They watched as the Fire Ferrets and the Platypus-bears go head on head. Both of them were cheering on for their teammate until Hasook was pushed against Bolin.

"No! That idiot! What's he thinking?" Tylee scowled, leaning further into the railing.

"You don't like Hasook, do you?"

"No, he gives me this weird vibe from him. He makes me feel, unsafe." Tylee sighed. "And I don't think he even cares about Pro-bending."

"Then why did he join?" Korra frowned.

"I don't know, and I really don't want to know."

They both were on edge now as Bolin and Hasook was pushed off the edge of the arena, leaving only Mako to defend for himself and keeping his ground to stay in the tournament. It was amazing how Mako dodged all of their attack with ease, keeping his cool, and one by one the Platypus-bears were knocked out. The crowd went wild as the last of the opponent was knocked down.

"Yes! Only one more win and we fight in the tournament!" Bolin cheered as he took off his helmet. "So, what did you think, Korra? Bolin got some moves?"

Tylee rolled her eyes and shook her head. Bolin's never going to change at all.

"What did I think? What did I think?" Korra grabbed his uniform, pulling him close. "You guys were amazing!" She shoved him right into Tylee.

"Whoa, sorry about that." Bolin grinned down at the non-bender.

Tylee giggled. "No worries."

Korra's brows shot up. Did Tylee just...

"You need to get your head in the game. You did more harm out there then help." Mako lectured the waterbender.

"Hey, we won didn't we?" Hasook snapped, taking a quick glance Tylee. Their eyes met. Tylee gave him a forced smile and a stiff curt nod, before she moved a bit closer to Bolin.

"Barely, you need to get your act together for our next match."

"Get off my case, pal." Hasook snapped again, his mood seemed to be fouler then the last. He stormed out of the room, door slamming right behind him.

"Wow, you guys were great out there." Korra tried to strike a conversation with Mako again. "Especially you, Mr. Hat-Trick."

"Oh, you're still here?"

"Oh, you're still a jerk?" Korra retorted back. Tylee covered here laugh with a cough, while Bolin didn't mind Korra's insult for his brother. "Anyway, I've been immersed in bending my whole life, but I never seen anything like this! It's like a whole new style here; think you could teach me a few moves?"

"Sure!" Bolin excitedly agreed.

"Right now Bolin, c'mon?" Mako sighed as he was taking off the pads of his wrists.

"Ignore him," Bolin waved him off. "Sure I can teach you a few moves. I don't know how my earthbending would go well with your waterbending, but we'll figure something out."

Tylee's eyes were wide as a dinner plate. Holy shit, they didn't know Korra was the Avatar! Oh, this was going to good. Tylee watched Korra looking amused as well.

"It's okay, I'm an earthbender." She casually said.

"...No, no, no! I didn't mean to...assume, because well, with your water tribe get up I thought...you were a...water tribe...gal." Bolin finished lamely. Tylee was clutching the railing as her whole body shook, trying hard not to laugh.

"No, it's okay. I'm a waterbender, and a firebender." Korra continued on. Crap, she couldn't hold it in.

"Mhm...mhmm," Bolin rubbed his chin, his lips pursed up. "I'm very confused right now."

Mako, who was listening on to their conversation, head droops down. "You're the Avatar, and I'm on idiot."

"Both are true."

"No...way," turning to his brother, Bolin whispered behind his hand. "The Avatar!"

That was it for her; Tylee threw her head back and laughed. Korra chuckled as well, shaking her head.

"You knew and didn't tell us?" Bolin asked Tylee. "How could you?"

"Because you never asked! And it's not my fault you guys don't read the newspaper." Tylee's laughter died down. "She was all over the news, seriously."

"Okay, whatever, can we start the training or what?" Korra eagerly cut in.

The four teens were now in the training room. Tylee sitting on the stairs while Mako leaned against them, the two watched the other two earthbend. Bolin was teaching Korra about keeping light on your feet. Korra, caught on quickly, earning a praise from Bolin; he smiled at her. Tylee frowned at the scene; a sick twisted feeling grew in the pit of her stomach. It was the same feeling she felt when her parents were teaching Korra a few of their moves. Tylee was always on the sideline as she watched the people she loved got close with their bending...this was the same but at the same time, different.

"What does it take to impress this guy?" Korra's voice snapped her out of her thoughts.

"What? I said not bad." Mako defended himself. Korra was still frowning at him. "You know what? I'm calling it for the night. See you upstairs bro."

"Later."

"You guys live here?" Korra asked in disbelief.

"In the attic, it's not much, but we got amazing view." Bolin answered. "Okay, let's start where we stopped.

Tylee waited patiently as Korra practiced with Bolin. The same sick twisted feeling growing, but she forced it down and didn't show it on her face. This was her best friend for crying out loud, she can't be jealous of her own best friend. Tylee mentally scolded herself for even thinking that. Tylee hated herself so much right now.

"Tylee?"

"Huh?"

"I'm finished, we can go home." Korra smiled. "Thanks for the lesson, Bolin, I'll see you tomorrow for your match!"

"Alright! Bye girls!" Bolin grinned.

The two walked down the street in silence. The street was nearly empty so they could only hear their own footsteps. Tylee stuffed her hands in her pocket and her eyes seemed to be more interested on the ground then mid-air.

"So...you and Bolin?"

"...What?" Tylee frowned in confusion, looking up at her friend.

"You like him don't you, Bolin?" Korra smirked when Tylee's face lit up red and she started to stutter.

"W-w-w-what are y-y-you talking about? I-I d-d-don't l-l-like B-Bolin that way!" She looked flustered as she tried to deny what Korra was implying. Korra continued to stare at her, making Tylee even more uncomfortable. "Alright fine! I like him, there! I like Bolin, happy?" She grumbled.

"Very," Korra sounded so smug. "...And you were jealous."

Tylee froze in her spot. "How–"

"Ty, I'm your best friend, of course I know what expression is what. You had the same expression on when your parents were teaching me bending." Korra scoffed and stopped in front of Tylee. "Now, I want to know...why were you jealous?"

"..." Tylee didn't know how to answer to this. "...I'm...surrounded by people who are amazing benders. My parents, my aunt, my grandmother, Bumi, Kaya, Uncle Tenzin and his kids, Bolin and Mako, and you get to bond with them in ways I can't. You're the Avatar, you can control all four elements, and you get to bond with each element without a problem. I know it's selfish of me to say this, but I'm jealous of benders...I'm jealous of you. The benders, they can do great things with their skill. Maybe that's the reason why I somehow agree with the Equalists...I just want them to be normal because I'm normal." Tylee felt so ashamed the whole time she was talking. They were her family, friends...and she was jealous of them. She was terrible.

"I'm jealous of you."

Tylee was surprised when those words left Korra's mouth. "You're jealous...of me? You, the Avatar?"

"I know, shocker right?" Korra joked. "But, I really am jealous of you."

"Why?"

"You got to travel around while I was forced to stay in that compound without any way out. You get to travel the world with your parents while I stayed in that one place. You made so many friends while you were away; you even know how to fight without knowing any bending. Like yesterday, you made it look so easy when you went through the Time Honored Tool when I couldn't. Tylee, you're so talented, you're the most talented person I know who doesn't need bending to get out of trouble. I'm jealous of that. I...sometimes wish you were the Avatar...not me." Korra gave a weak smile at her friend and sighed. "So, I guess that makes both of us selfish."

"Yeah...but then again, my mom used to say if people aren't jealous of others then that doesn't make them human at all. It's only natural for humans to get jealous over the most silliest of matters." Tylee returned the weak smile. "If we only have one emotion, then we're not human."

"I guess you're right."

Tylee was starting to get on his nerve. Hasook swore under his breath, glaring down at the ground before him. It was obvious that she didn't like him, but someone else. Which of the brothers, he didn't know and he didn't care at all. Maybe he should just quit before his ego is harmed any further. He jumped in surprise when the trashcans behind him were knocked over.

"W-who's there?" Hasook asked, trying to keep his voice steady.

"My name is Black Knight." A familiar deep, gruff voice called out to him. "You were there last night, weren't you?"

His heart jumped all the way up to his throat. His breathing accelerated.

"I-I don't know what you're talking about."

"You saw something you shouldn't have." Black Knight appeared right behind Hasook. "You're a loose end. We can't afford to have loose ends."

Hasook twisted around. There was no water for him to bend, no way to defend himself with the danger before him. He backed away from Black Knight who was advancing towards him. The waterbender tripped on something, making him fall onto his back. Black Knight leaned down, reaching towards him.

"Don't worry, this won't hurt a bit."

"He's not showing up...is he?" Bolin frowned.

Tylee watched the two brothers with concern...and guilt. It was the night of the match and Hasook wasn't showing up. Her brows knitted forward, placing a comforting hand on Bolin's shoulder. He gave her a thankful smile, but it didn't really reach his eyes. This match was so important to them and there was nothing she could do about it. Tylee felt guilty.

"Hey guys," Tylee looked up to see Korra walk in. "I didn't miss your match did I? Cause you look like you guys lost already." She joked.

"Might as well have." Bolin sighed.

"Hasook is a no good no show." Mako bit out.

"2 minutes to make up your mind or you're disqualified." The referee said, poking his head in.

"I'm...so sorry you guys." This was all Tylee could say. "...Wait a minute," an idea struck her. "Korra can replace Hasook!"

Korra perked up at the idea. "Yeah, I can!" She eagerly agreed.

"But you're the Avatar, isn't that cheating?" Bolin asked, though there was a spark of hope in his eyes.

"No, no way. I'd rather disqualify then make myself look like a fool out there." Mako frowned.

"Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence." Korra glared at Mako.

"Times up, you in or out?"

"We're/they're in!" Korra and Tylee said.

"We are?"

"Yes!" Bolin cheered.

"Wait, I never agreed to this." Tylee snorted, rolling her eyes. Korra's a stubborn girl, nothing can stop her once she made her mind up.

"You can thank me later." Korra said, completely ignoring him.

"This girl's crazy." Mako groaned.

"You have no idea." Tylee grinned. Mako glared at her, but it didn't faze her. "Good luck. And, you can thank me later." Tylee winked.

Finished! I'm going to update ever Saturday after I watch The Legend of Korra! XD

Sorry if there were...stiff moments in the story. I'm still working on the vibe of the story and made it as fluid as possible with sort of my style. How do you like Tylee people? I realized that Tylee is actually the name of one of Azula's ex-friend...lol!

I didn't think that adding that adding the finale match was necessary since you guys already know what was going to happen. If not, you can use your imagination. Don't you just love it!

I finished watching one today...it was epic! Hnngggh! The epicness! I seriously like the villain in this serious way more than the other. Ozai feels like a non-threat compared to Amon, because he can take away your bending bitch! He's a boss!

PLEASE, REVIEW!