No Pov (2 weeks later)
Ever since Jinora basically started playing Mako's game, everything has been different.
For one Mako isn't hurting Opal because he's too busy making sure Jinora stays quiet.
Jinora constantly messes with him. She would say something suspicious on purpose and then correct herself. Or she would put Mako on spot.
On a few occasions she would physically mess with him. Maybe by pushing him with air. Or tripping him. Anything to get him mad. Then she would tell him that losing his temper would give his secret away.
Mako may not want to admit it but Jinora is playing this game quite well.
Everyone has been getting suspicious though due to the weird behavior.
Opal is still on edge.
Jinora is constantly starting sentences and not finishing them. She would have a smirk or act innocent. So unlike her normal mature behavior.
Mako is constantly watching Jinora. He usually has a scowl and his hands are usually in a fist.
It's clear something is going on.
But today everything will be different.
Jinora and Opal have a plan to reveal Mako for who he really is. Only they know the plan. The less involved the better.
Jinora called in a favor with Lin and was able to make Mako work overtime. Then Opal and Jinora rounded everyone up and taking them on a trip to the Fire Nation to meet Lord Zuko.
"Here we are the Fire Nation." Opal says.
"Why are we here?" Korra asks.
"You'll see."Jinora says.
Opal lands the bison. Standing outside is Zuko.
"You're here. Follow me." Zuko says.
They all walk inside and to a room to talk.
"Now I know you all are wondering what is going on so we'll explain. Opal." Jinora says.
Opal takes a deep breath and starts.
"Well you see, that story I was telling you guys about, well it's real. And Mako has that curse. He's been threatening me to stay quiet in a very painful way." Opal says.
"I've witnessed this and she has told everyone else here but Korra and Bolin." Jinora adds.
"Has he really been hurting you Opal?" Bolin asks.
"Yes." Opal answers.
"So you're telling me that Mako has some family curse and he is very much evil." Korra says.
"Pretty much." Jinora responds.
Korra looks down clenching her fists.
"But why are we here?" Asami asks.
"Well we need some help. We need more information on the curse." Jinora says.
"And this is where I come in. I know of this curse and how to break it." Zuko says.
"Please tell us what you know." Korra says.
"This curse is not an actual curse but it's a cycle. It comes from a part of Vaatu's spirit. Before he was sealed part of his essence went free and found its way into the fire side of the brothers' family. This is just like the Avatar cycle but it stays inside the family." Zuko explains.
"How do we get rid of that part for good?" Bolin asks.
"Well the Avatar is needed for that. To prevent this from continuing to other generations and to free your friend from it, the Avatar must wear the fire amulet and go into the Avatar state. There light and darkness will fight once more." Zuko answers.
"So I have to fight Mako?" Korra asks.
"In a way yes. But you must be careful. He has been connected to that dark essence for so long taking it away may kill him." Zuko responds.
"How will we know if they were separated and the darkness is gone?" Asami asks.
"You will see it. It will be very hard to miss." Zuko replies.
"Ok." Asami says.
"It will also be very helpful to know why he is giving in to the darkness. There must be a reason why he is letting the darkness win so easily." Zuko says.
They all nod. No one knew it was this serious.