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Korra, Mako, and Bolin where training for the finals, each of them excited for it, confident in their ability to win. With them was Shin who had decided to come along and observe as well as to give a few strategic pointers for the team. None of them were about to argue either since it wasn't everyday the Captain Shin Raikou gave out military-grade advice to bending teams. Just as Bolin was about to turn off the radio however, an all too familiar voice came on.

"Good morning, citizens of Republic City. This is Amon."

Pabu squeaked and ran from the radio as the sinister voice came through.

"I hope you all enjoyed last night's pro-bending match, because it will be the last. It's time for this city to stop worshiping bending athletes as if they were heroes. I am calling on the council to shut down the bending arena and cancel the finals, or else there will be severe consequences.

Shin looked at everyone, his brow furrowed, as he said,

"Humph. Great another lunatic hiding behind a radio."

Avatar Korra was not in a good mood. Amon's threat against the Pro-Bending arena sent Korra and her team, plus Shin, to stop the city council from closing the arena as the team had a lot riding on the finals.

"As the Avatar and a pro-bending player, I have a right to be heard. You can't cancel the finals." Korra said as she saw Councilman Tarrlok about to bang his gavel to adjourn the meeting. However before he could slam the gavel Lin whipped her hand out and a metal cable was sent flying which destroyed the gavel in mid swing.

"I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with the Avatar." She said as she walked in.

"You do?" Tarrlok questioned Lin's agreement with the Avatar. Korra blinked and registered that Lin had indeed agreed with her.

"Yeah, you do?" Korra asked in confusion.

"I expected this kind of cut and run response from Tenzin, but the rest of you? Come on, show a little more back bone! It's time for the benders of this city displayed some strength and unity against these Equalists." The Police Chief stated

"We must prevent the conflict between benders and non-benders from escalating to all-out war! The council is not changing its position." Tenzin argued.

"Now wait just a moment Tenzin. Let us hear what our esteemed Chief of Police has in mind." Tarrlok said as he raised his hand to interrupt the argument and gave the floor to Lin. Tenzin crossed his arms and faced Lin.

"If you keep the arena open, my metalbenders and I will provide extra security during the championship match. There is no better force to deal with the chi blockers since our armor is impervious to their attacks." Lin said.

"Are you saying that you will personally take responsibility for the safety of the spectators and the arena?" Tarrlok questioned.

"I guarantee it." Lin said with little doubt.

"With all due respect m'am, I think you're underestimating the situation." Shin said as he walked up.

"Oh? And how is that? Also who are you?" Lin asked, eyes narrowing slightly as she did not take kindly to the young man's comment.

"Captain Shin Raikou, former CO of the Howling Commandos of the United Republic Army." Shin answered automatically, standing at attention and nearly bringing his hand up to salute though he fought the reflex.

"Captain Raikou? Oh this is a surprise! While it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on this matter, I am afraid this is a case for benders." Tarrlok said, causing Shin to glare at the man.

"No. I want to hear what he has to say." Lin said, shooting Tarrlok a warning look. Shin cleared his throat and said,

"I think you're underestimating the situation. First of all, Amon has made a public threat against the Pro-Bending Arena. This could be a bluff, if so then everything is fine and you can have your officers patrol the Arena as an added precaution. But if it isn't a bluff then there's the problem. From what I've read and heard Amon isn't a fool or some random madman on the radio. If he's planning to attack the Arena he'll most likely have anticipated police intervention. Your armor may protect you from chi-blockers, but if Amon has the nerve to make that kind of threat then it's more than likely he has some kind of back-up plan."

"And your recommendation Captain?" Chief Beifong asked, seemingly highly intrigued with what Shin was saying.

"Top to bottom sweeps of the Arena about an hour before the Finals start. Then search everyone that enters the building and I mean everyone bender or non-bender to make things even so no one feels singled out and you don't look like the kind of people Amon claims you are. Finally a few guards in position on the roof in case of an attempted break in through the roof or aerial assault."

"While that is a very good proposal Captain, I feel it may be a bit over..." Tarrlok started, but was cut off by Lin.

"That is a very good idea Captain, thank you. We will be implementing these precautions as soon as possible." The Chief said, leaving a stunned Tarrlok and Tenzin as well as a very satisfied group of Fire Ferrets and one Captain.


LATER THAT NIGHT

Korra knocked on Shin's door, with the Captain telling her to come in as he quickly stuffed something into a backpack, putting it over the shield that was already strapped to his back thus managed to barely, but surely, hide the shield.

"Um, are you about ready to go?" Korra asked as Shin smiled and nodded, rather nervously at that.

"Uh, what's in the backpack?" The Avatar asked. Shin just replied,

"It's a surprise."

The two soon reached the living room where Tenzin sat on the couch with Pema, reading the paper.

"I gotta say, this Captain Avenger is okay in my book. Finally a real hero instead of these masked freaks, doesn't go looking for trouble he just helps out."

"If you say so dear" Pema said, rolling her eyes at the hypocritical statement her husband just made.

"But this new guy, this Iron Man thing that's been sighted trashing warehouses. Nothing but trouble if you ask me."

"I don't know. Could be something from Future Industries or Fujikawa Enterprises that went haywire." Pema said as Tenzin folded the paper and got up.

"Maybe. Alright you two let's get going."

The matches went on without a hitch, though the Fire Ferrets were eliminated by Tahno and the cheating Wolfbats and knocked into the water below. However, after this loss things only got worse. One by one, spectators begin to put on Equalist masks and electrical gloves hidden in their boxes of popcorn. Apparently Amon had somehow heard of the beefed up security and had gotten to the concessioner.

All over the stands, Equalists electrocuted metalbender cops from behind. Korra surfaced from the water along with her teammates and immediately noticed the electricity in the stands. The Fire Ferrets are suddenly electrocuted as they all screamed in pain before losing consciousness.

Tahno and the Wolfbats looked around in confusion and fear as Amon himself rose from the ring's center platform with a group of Equalists. Amon's Lieutenant retrieved the unconscious Fire Ferrets from the pool. Foolishly Tahno decided to fight Amon, leading to his own defeat and loss of bending. The Lieutenant tied the Fire Ferrets to one of the arena supports. At the top of the arena, Amon held a microphone surrounded by Equalist guards.

"I believe I have your attention, benders of Republic City. So once again, the Wolfbats are your pro-bending champions. It seems fitting that you celebrate three bullies who..." The masked man started, but stopped when a voice called out.

"Only bully I see is you!"

Amon looked up to see a man in a blue and white costume jump down into the arena with a red, white, and blue shield on his arm that bore a white star in the center(A/N: Look up the Captain America: The Winter Soldier movie costume). He wore a blue cowl on his head with a white United Republic Symbol in the middle of his forehead.

"And who are you?" Amon asked, very surprised by the man.

"Most people call me Captain Avenger." The masked man said as he then threw his shield at Amon, who dodged. However the shield bounded around, ricocheting into Amon's men and knocking them out before it made a beeline straight for Amon's back. The shield slammed into the lead Equalist as Captain Avenger flipped into the air and caught it, landing behind Amon and kicking him hard in the shin. He then slammed his shield into the side of Amon's head, clearly doing some damage as Amon clutched his apparently bleeding ear for a moment. Amon recomposed himself, clearly surprised that he was being beaten so easily as this had never happened before. Before Amon could even question the man before him, his Lieutenant had come to and shocked the Captain from behind, causing him to pass out.

"This man intrigues me. Take him with us, I want to see if I can persuade him to join the cause." Amon said as he Lieutenant began to pick Captain Avenger up. Suddenly a massive blimp came crashing down. However at this point Mako had awoken and managed to break out of the ropes that tied his team together. He then ran with lighting quick speed and punched the Lieutenant hard in the face, sending him flying. Amon quickly leaped onto the balloon, some of his men grabbing the Lieutenant, and flew off. At this point the Captain woke up just in time to Korra try to run after Amon, planning to waterbend up to the balloon, but he managed to catch her before she could.

"It's no use, on that balloon he's long gone." The shield slinger said as Korra clenched her fists in anger.


LATER THAT NIGHT: KORRA'S ROOM

Korra was just getting ready for bed when she felt a presence at his window.

"Who's there?" Korra asked, getting into a fighting stance, as a shadowy figure entered the room. It was a man a few years older then Shin, clearly full-blooded Fire Nation, wearing an all black attire.

"General Iroh Furukawa." The man said.

"What do you want?" Korra asked, slightly letting her guard down.

"There's something coming Avatar, something big, and I want to be ready for it." General Furukawa said, causing Korra to look at him curiously.

"Ready for what?" The Avatar asked.

"I don't know, but I do know whatever it is it'll be one for the history books. Provided we survive it.

"What do you want?" Korra asked, getting tired of the cryptic man.

"I'm here to talk to you about the Avengers Initiative." The General said.