It was a cloudy day. The ocean was calm but gave a presence that said it was going to get worse. Zaheer looked ahead on the small boat they managed to find. Ahead of them was Air Temple Island. The sun above it gave it an almost out of world feel to its presence as parts of the light seeped through the clouds. Its rock formations getting more detailed and closer the more the boat moved. Zaheer turned around.

"So how did dinner with Ms. Sato go?"

"It went well. She's a really nice girl and we have a lot in common. We're meeting each other tomorrow at the park."

"Just remember Korra, right now we need her for information on the location of the Council members. If she becomes suspicious of your actions, don't hesitate to kill her."

"I won't."

Korra felt troubled by the thought of killing Asami. She's only known her for a day and the thought of killing her made Korra feel sick to the bone. They had so much in common and Korra had never met anyone else her age. She looked at the ocean and thought about the small amount of time they spent, and how it felt like they've known each other for what seemed like decades.

Zaheer raised a brow.

"You're awfully quiet for someone who's going to learn airbending."

Korra looked up "Just, thinking about the future."

"The future can wait. Remember, we're journalists wanting to see what it's like to be airbenders. We may be here for awhile, so for today, I'm Yurro and your-"

"Kanna, I know."

The boat hit the dock and they both got out. Zaheer tied the boat on a rope and they were both immediately greeted by a man with a blue arrow tattooed on his head and had a goatee.

"Who are you people?"

"Sorry for the unexpected visit, sir. We're journalists who wanted to see how airbender culture differs from the other three elements for our news article. We want to show the people the calm and peaceful nature from firsthand experience rather than reading it from a history book."

The tattooed man stroked his goatee in thought. He sighed.

"Well I can't simply just tell you two to leave after going through all the trouble of coming here. I guess I could show you are ways. We were just about to start morning meditation."

On the way to the meditation outlook, Korra and Zaheer found out the name of this man is Tenzin. He has three kids, Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo. His wife, Pema, is pregnant and should be expecting a child soon.

Zaheer and Korra stood with Tenzin along with his kids in front of a bunch of ancient looking screens with the air symbol on it.

"Here, is a time honored tool that teaches the most fundamental aspect of airbending. Jinora, would you like to explain?"

The eldest daughter nodded and stood in front of Zaheer and Korra

"The goal is to weave your way through the gates without touching them."

Korra raised an eyebrow

"That seems, relatively easy."

Zaheer looked at her.

"I believe you're supposed to go through while they're moving."

"That's correct, good guess!" exclaimed Jinora

Tenzin then lifted his arms smoothly and slowly. Air formed around the outlines of his arms, and, just as slowly as he formed them going up, he gently released the wind onto the screens. They moved quickly, even surprising Korra on how powerful the small gust was. Tenzin then took out a leaf, and released it onto the screens as he explained further.

"The key is to be like the leaf. Flow with the movement of the gates. Jinora will demonstrate. "

Jinora nodded. She then quickly and silently flowed through the gates. Korra has never seen such grace, she moved in a fashion that seemed out – worldly, her feet looked as if they never moved, and her body looked weightless.

"Airbending is all about spiral movements." explained Tenzin. "When you meet resistance, you must be able to switch direction within a moment's notice."

Jinora made it to the other side and blew a gust of air to keep the screens moving.

"This is very interesting, Master Tenzin. But do you think my associate, Kanna, and I, could maybe see some airbending in action?" asked Zaheer

Tenzin stroked his goatee

"I suppose so. But first let us learn a little about air nomad culture. If this is for an article, then you should know the basics of how it started and some notable nomads as well."

Tenzin then went on, on how air nomads were a nation of people who detached themselves from all worldly concerns and found peace and freedom. He mentioned Monk Tang Xu, and his fast that lasted ninety – eight days, the pastries and the vegetarian diet that came with being an Air nomad. But what Korra found more interesting than anything was his mention of Avatar Aang. On how he ended the Hundred Years War and how he brought peace to the world.

After learning a little bit of their culture, Tenzin showed Korra and Zaheer different forms of bending styles that airbenders used. Korra paid immediate and all attention on this. She needed to see the movement, the form, and the execution very carefully if she ever wanted to become the Avatar.

Suddenly a woman in black armor came forth. She had short gray hair; two scars were on her right cheek. Her green eyes gave a story of loss, betrayal, and strength. She looked angry and disappointed.

"Tenzin, I need to talk to you." She looked at Korra and Zaheer with a raised brow. "In private."

"Very well, Jinora, if you'd be so kind as to show our guests to their boat."

Jinora nodded and Tenzin left with the lady.

"Okay dad, Come on guys."

Zaheer got up and looked at Korra.

"I need you to see what the woman needed to talk about."

Korra looked confused

"Why?"

"If she wants to say things in private, then maybe something important happened. Plus, you'll be able to use a little of what you learned today."

Korra did like the idea of that.

"Hey Jinora, is it okay if you could show me to the bathroom before Yurro and I leave?"

"Sure, just take those stairs into the building and take a right. By the stairs, there's a door on the left that has a bathroom. Just catch up to us when you're done."

"Okay, thank you."

Korra watched as they walked away and noticed that Ikki and Meelo left earlier than she did. She took the opportunity to catch up to Tenzin and the woman. She walked around for a bit and saw them face away from her on an outlook that faced the ocean. She slowly moved into a bush to listen carefully.

"Lin, are you absolutely sure of this. You're one hundred percent sure?"

"Tenzin I told you, it's time to move on. You can't just keep beating yourself up."

Tenzin sighed

"So that's it then? The search is done?"

"I'm afraid so, we have to face facts that odds are, she's…"

Everything went silent for a good while, all Korra could hear was the sound of the ocean.

"So then what you're saying is right?" began Tenzin "No one has seen her or her captors anywhere?"

"I'm sorry Tenzin, but the White Lotus has given up their search. The Avatar is dead."