LoK The Avatar State Pt. 3-
"Korra." The young Avatar turned and noticed Aang standing behind her. "Aang, what's going on?" "It's time you learned everything about being the Avatar" he replied. A thick mist seemed to swirl around them and suddenly disappeared. Korra looked around and noticed the many statues that filled the room, spiraling up and onto the walls. "These are all the past Avatars," Aang began. He explained the connection made with each element and how the Avatar must connect with the Spirit World.
"But that's the problem," Korra cried, "I can't connect with the Spirits." Aang smirked and spoke once again. "What do you think you're doing right now?" Korra's eyes went wide, and she smiled. "So can you answer a question for me?" Aang nodded. "How did I make it through the bombing of the arena?" Aang placed a hand on her shoulder and smiled. "You called me. When you connected with my spirit you were protected" he explained. "Wow" was all she said. "It's time for you to be getting back" Aang said. The thick mist returned until Korra couldn't see a thing. "Aang, what if I have questions" she called. "You'll find a way to ask me. I'm a part of you" she heard him say.
Suddenly, she was in Mako's arms. Korra looked up into his amber eyes and smiled. "Help me up." Confused, he did as she said and helped her back to her feet. "Are you okay" he asked. She nodded and looked around at everyone else. "I met Aang." Everyone's eye widened and Tenzin spoke up. "What happened?" Korra told them what she had learned and about how she had managed to survive the explosion.
"That's amazing" Mako said. "I know," Korra said, "and I feel great!" An idea popped into her head and she looked to Tenzin. "I want to try something!" She turned and bolted outside, followed by her friends. She quickly reached the courtyard and walked to the center. Closing her eyes, Korra extended her arms and focused. "Aang," she said, "show me what to do."
Mako and the others watched as she stood there. "What's she doing" Bolin asked. "I'm not sure" Tenzin replied. Suddenly, a huge wind swept through and Korra was surrounded by a swirling orb of air. With a swift movement of her hands, a wave of water rose and swept her up in a giant plume. Chunks of rock flew in a circle at her waist, and fire seemed to mix with the water. "How is she doing that" Mako asked Tenzin. "Aang must have opened her mind and shared more than simple knowledge" he replied.
Slowly, the four elements surrounding the young Avatar dispersed and she lowered to the ground. Turning, she smiled and ran towards her friends. Mako hugged her and swung her around, followed by Bolin giving her a high five. Tenzin put a hand on her shoulder and spoke. "Well done Korra. It seems you learned much from Avatar Aang." Korra smiled at her Airbending master. "Thank you Tenzin. And by the way, Aang says hi." Tenzin's face lit up a little and he smiled even bigger. Asami still stood silently at the back of the group and watched as Korra was praised.
"Well, I think you've earned a day of relaxation. Go have fun," Tenzin said, "but don't get separated. You'll have to watch your back if you go to the city." The teens all nodded and agreed. Tenzin headed back towards the house.
In the week that followed, Korra spent more time than ever meditating and airbending. Mako and Bolin had continued training, and the three members of Team Avatar grew stronger by the day.
"Hey guys," Korra called, "come here for a minute." Mako and Bolin walked over to where she stood in the courtyard. "I have an idea. We need to find Amon before he can do anymore damage" she began. "How," Bolin asked. "Yeah, he could've killed you last time and he's getting more support than ever now" Mako chimed in. "I know that, but I say we sneak out and find him ourselves. Tonight." The boys looked at each other, and then back to Korra, nodding. "Meet me here at midnight" she ordered.
The moonless night hid the three creeping figures well as they slipped down to the dock. "Come on, I left Naga waiting for us around here" Korra whispered. They quickly came upon the polar bear dog, who was napping against the wall of rock. Climbing onto Naga's back, they quickly slipped into the water and Korra bent the water to create an air bubble. They reached the city docks quickly and made their way downtown. Near the statue of Fire Lord Zuko, whose flame had been extinguished by Equalists, Korra noticed that no one was really around. "Where are all the little tattlers who squeak info for us?" Bolin shrugged, but Mako frowned and spoke quietly. "Guys, something isn't right. We should get out of here." Just as he finished speaking, chi-blockers appeared out of nowhere and surrounded them. "Well, Avatar, you evaded me yet again. But, this time I have the upper hand." Korra turned and saw Amon walking through the group towards her. "Yeah," she retorted, "I'm kinda stubborn like that."
"I hate to have to repeat myself, but you've got nowhere to go this time Avatar." "Wanna bet" Korra growled. She swung her arms forward, airbending a huge blast at the masked man. He and several others tumbled back, landing at the foot of the giant statue of Zuko. "Let's go" Mako cried, firebending at the chi-blockers that rushed at them. As they made a break for it through a gap in the confused chi-blockers, Korra looked around. "Where is Bolin?" "Avatar, you wouldn't want to just leave your friend behind would you. Korra turned and saw the earthbender being forced to kneel before Amon. "BOLIN!" Mako screamed and ran for his brother, but was taken down quickly. Korra tried to firebend, but a chi-blocker attacked her and she fell to her knees.
"It's time your friends learned a lesson" Amon said, placing his hands on Bolin's head. The earthbender gasped and fell forward into the dirt. "No" Korra cried, tears coming to her eyes. Mako's face was frozen in horrified terror as Amon stepped towards him. "Your turn," Amon laughed. Mako seemed to melt into nothing, becoming an empty shell of himself. He looked over, and his eyes locked with Korra's. "It's gonna be okay," he said to her. She squeezed her eye shut. Suddenly, a fury rose within her. Rage filled her to the very brim and she screamed her anger. "NO!" She threw the chi-blockers who had been holding her like they were wads of paper. "This ends now," she said.
Mako watched as Korra's eyes were filled with a blue light and she rose into the air. With ease she used a massive wave to capture and freeze the chi-blockers. Amon had backed away and she used earthbending to stop him in his tracks. "Amon, you have ruined and ended people's lives," the voices of all the past Avatars boomed from her mouth. She got a flash of a memory and observed its details carefully. Aang was taking away Ozai's bending. Korra quickly followed the example and trapped Amon in rock. "You are more than you say you are. A waterbender, turned bloodbender, turned revolutionary. Thankfully, some of what you have done can be reversed." She blasted his face with air, and his mask went flying. "You're done." She put her fingers on his chest and head, focusing her energy. Amon gasped and slumped forward. Korra released the rock holding him and turned to where Mako now supported Bolin.
Her hands only rested on his head a moment when Bolin's eyes flew open and he looked at Korra. "Thanks," he managed. Mako whistled and Naga quickly appeared, allowing Bolin to be placed on her back. He turned and looked at Korra, whose eye still glowed. She looked up at the large statue and jumped forward, sending a large fire blast to the top of the statue. The flame in Zuko's hand was reignited. Korra bowed in respect and the glow faded from her eyes. Mako walked towards her and caught her gaze as she rose, giving her a proud smile. Her eyes fluttered and she fell into Mako's arms.