The Fire Ferrets stood spread across the stage, as did their opponents. Giving each other a fierce glare only making little movement.

"Go!"

Mako began to pepper them with rapid fire shots, they dodged the attacks weaving through and tossing them back. Bolin worked on their earth bender throwing discs at them, but they were blocked. Korra fought the water bender who distracted her with a barrage of water shots. As Bolin was pushed back the fire bender and earth bender traded places. The fire bender began to throw rapid shots at the brothers, as the water and earth bender worked Korra not giving her a chance to retaliate.

"They're in trouble" Naruto said as he saw them losing

The Fire Ferrets were pushed back a space. The brothers would try to attack, but be interupted by their opponent. He was fast able to contend with Mako and Bolin, but Korra wasn't having luck either. Blocking with water bending she just couldn't get an opening. A splash sound of Bolin hitting the water first, Mako tried his best to try and keep up with him. Again and again Mako couldn't get a hold of him and ended up hitting the water next. Korra was then barraged by all three now, slowly edging towards the end. Getting hit by a disc she fell off and into the cold water. Breathing in air they could hear the sound of the first round over.

"Wow! It seems the Fire Ferrets are getting beaten out! Will they make it into second round!!" The announcer shouted

They made pack onto the platform, Mako was furious, but Bolin tried to keep a positive note. Korra doubted herself could she even help them? Getting into position the ref looked at each team.

"I wonder if they'll win?" Naruto asked getting an interest in the sport

"Go!"

The opponent team used the same strategy hoping to get a another win and end the match. This time they used a bit more mobility to keep them off their feet. It was proving effective keep the brothers unfocused, and hard to keep an eye on him. They were pushed back again, and Korra was soon getting exhausted. The constant blocking and weaving was hard to keep up.

"Damn" Naruto whispered

Taking a glance at the monk he saw disappointment in his eyes, but also a small amount of fear. Outside he was a disappointed mentor, but inside he was rooting for his young student.

Mako and Bolin fought hard to keep themselves from falling off the back, enough that the fire bender saw them as bit threatening. His attacks became heavier each time as the thud from the brothers was anything to go by. In two hits both were pushed off hitting the water once more. Korra got hit rolling to the back, but they were quickly advancing on her.

Breathing heavily she returned to her stance, glaring at her opponents. As they were about to attack she closed her eyes, as of in slow motion one of the attacks went passed her head. Retaliate with a heavy right knocking on of them back, everyone was suprised. The most suprised was Tenzin the movement she had performed was an airbender technique.

"How bout that" Tenzin whispered

Reaffirming their position they began to throw a flurry of attacks. She began to weave gracefully through the attacks, each one missed it's as she retaliated again and again.

"The Fire Ferrets are making a comeback! With only one member will they win this round!!"

Water shots hit each of them not giving them time to attack. Each hit count as she regained area to work with, in a few moves the tables were turned. Korra had pushed them back, they were sweating as the Avatar had pushed them back. Trying once more she knocked them off and into the water. The crowd cheered loudly for her as she raised her hand triumphantly.

"It's a tie! The next match will determine the winner!!" The announcer shouted

"Great job Korra! Now we got a chance!" Bolin cheered

"Thanks" she said gratefully

"No time for cheering let's go we still have a match" Mako said ending the cheerfulness earning a glare from Korra

Returning to the stage getting into position, the ref glanced at both teams.

"Go!!"

They attempted the same strategy, but this time Korra countered it and with help from Mako and Bolin they managed to get them to the back. Setting them up Bolin pushed the fire bender out first and the others followed.

"And that's the match!! Your winners!! The Fire Ferrets!!"

As they went back stage Tenzin followed, as did Naruto secretly. Korra sat on the a bench and Tenzin, entered with a furious face.

"Tenzin!" She called out suprised

"Korra" he answered

The brothers stood awkwardly as did Naruto who sat on the support beam.

"Look Tenzin-"

"Korra, you disobeyed a direct order and snuck out without permission I should send you back to the Southern Water Tribe" he explained

She hung her head in shame, but another suprised came.

"But if it wasn't for this you wouldn't have mastered the movement of an airbender" he said with a softer tone

"What?"

"Listen Korra the real reason I didn't want you to go out as much is because... I was trying to keep you a secret" he confessed

"A secret? Why?"

"The council, some on it would try to use you for their own motives and agendas, and with what's going we could see a full blown revolt from the non benders within the city with your presence" he answered

Korra finally heard what she had done was expose herself. To those who knew she had finally came.

"So what now?"

"Tomorrow I'll have to set up a meeting with others, but this could get out of hand so be ready" he warned her

Naruto sighed out, but it was a little loud making the brothers look up. He hid just able to keep out of sight, then leaving.

"This is going to be harder"

Korra and Tenzin walked back to the compound, tired and exhausted she needed the rest. Though tomorrow would be an even more difficult battle: politics.

"Alright, Korra get some rest you have a very big day" he instructed

"Yeah, alright"

And another was night was passed, with very little of gained.

Tenzin and Lin escorted the young avatar to city hall. They stood outside the building with a nervousness, Tenzin placed a hand on her shoulder. Firming herself she entered, as did a young ninja. The City Hall's security was tighter, but nothing Naruto hadn't faced before.

She stood before the council, hand picked people who stared down at her. All representatives from each nation, she looked at them nervous once more.

"First off before ask the Avatar a few questions Tenzin" Taarlok the water tribe representative looked at the air nomad

"Yes, councilman Taarlok?" He asked eyeing him

"Why did you keep the Avatar a secret?" He asked him

"I hardly call it a secret, and she came here for training why does she need to announce herself for something that only requires me and her family to discuss" he retorted

"Hmph, very well then Avatar Korra" he said calling to her

"Yes, sir?" She answered standing straighter

"Is this true?"

"...yes sir every word" she answered

"I see you better convince the crowd of reporters" he suprised her

Outside a row of flashes blinded her as a crowd of reporters shouted questions at her.

"Avatar Korra! What brings you to Republic City!?"

"Is it to fight against the Equalists!?"

"To stop crime in our city!?"

She was stumped on which question to answer. So she said what she felt she needed to say.

"Listen everyone, I'm just here to finish my training, but if I'm called upon to protect the city I will! And that is all"