Ch 8

Morning came, and Korra wasn't around. They headed into the city, seeing multiple police cars at the city hall. John grabbed Asami, Mako, and Bolin and ran into an alley.

"This just made our job a lot harder." John said.

"We have to find Korra." Mako said.

"I broke you three out of prison. If we get spotted by the police, we're screwed." John said.

"So what, wait at the island?" Mako asked.

"For now." John said.

They entered the temple, just as Lin came in as well.

"Any news about Korra?" Lin asked.

"None." Cortana said.

"The equalist might be holding her underground." Lin said.

"The equalists?" John asked.

"It came this morning that the equalists attacked city hall last night." Lin said.

John stopped where he was and turned around. He remembered that Korra visited the building last night, and she was visiting Tarrlok.

"I agree, Chief. Tarrlok must have captured Korra, but I doubt he could have gone far." Cortana said.

"We could be heading into a trap." John said, heading into the temple.

John went into Tenzin's office, hearing about their plan to head underground. That was one probability.

As they headed thru the city and towards the sewers, John talked to Cortana.

"Cortana, I doubt Korra is underground. Chances are she's in the mountains." John said.

"Giving what the equalists are now fielding, you should stay with the group. You're the only one who can take down those mechs quickly." Cortana said.

The group went into a tunnel and came to three large sewage entrances.

"Lets try this way." Mako said.

"And if Korra's not their?" Asami asked.

"Then we'll pick another tunnel." Mako snapped.

Walking thru the tunnel, John overheard Bolin and Asami talk.

"Is Mako alright? He seems concerned about Korra." Asami said.

"We all are concerned." Bolin said.

"Yeah, but do you think he likes Korra more than a friend?" Asami asked.

"That's crazy talk." Bolin said.

"Spill it, Bolin." Asami sternly said, stopping Bolin.

"Okay. He and Korra kissed one time." Bolin said.

John droned out the conversation and heard motorcycles heading towards them.

"Everyone, hide." John said.

They watched the motorcycles go thru an entrance, disguised as part of the wall. Heading to the wall, Lin metalbended the door mechanisms and opened the door.

"Amazing. I'd like to know how one can bend an element." Cortana said.

The group came to a catwalk overlooking a tram station. John saw several equalists soldiers, and one tram left on its schedule. John pulled out his sword and jumped into the equalists. They were caught off guard, leaving John an opportunity to kill them.

Everyone else flinched when they saw a severed head fly past them.

"Brutal and quick. I knew you'd do something like that." Cortana said.

"It's what I do." John said.

Getting on the tram, they headed towards the end of the tunnel, getting off the tram halfway through. Lin fired her cables and captured the two equalists looking at the tram.

"You two, keep an eye on them." Lin said to Asami and Bolin.

Chief took point as they headed inside the prison. He sees two equalists and is quick to react. He throws his sword and kills one of the soldiers, and quickly grabs the remaining one.

"Where's Korra?" John asked, lifting the equalist by his shirt.

Lin came back with her officers, and John asked the question again.

"Where's Korra?" John asked, pulling out a knife.

"She's not here. We didn't attack city hall. Tarrlok is lying." The equalist said.

"The mountains." John muttered, dropping the equalist.

John ran thru the tunnel, quickly killed the equalists that were in his way, destroyed the two mechs sent after him, and ran into the mountains, never stopping.

Meanwhile, Korra was in the metal box, trying to break her way out. Getting tired, she sat down and remembered Tenzin's advice. She closed her eyes and meditated. She had another vision, and saw the trial of notorious crime boss, Yakone. She watched Sokka, on the council, give the verdict and was blood bent. Everyone was blood bent, and Yakone made his escape.

Aang woke up using the Avatar state, and chased after Yakone on an air scooter. Yakone initially had the upper hand with his bloodbending, but Aang and the Avatar state. Overpowering Yakone, Aang took away his bending.

Korra had another vision.

Korra saw an older woman, and a large alien creature. This creature was wearing strange armor, much different than the Chief's. The creature held its hand out, and a plasma sword appeared in his hand.

Korra saw a large purple object crash into the South Pole. Her south pole. Korra saw the Chief standing next to the older woman and the alien. The three started talking like they were old friends seeing each other again.

"What the hell?" Korra muttered, trying to make sense of the new vision.

"My life is a disaster, thanks to you." Tarrlok said, walking down the stairs.

"So your little blood bending secret is out. I know you're Yakone's son." Korra said.

"I was. But I had to become a different person. My plan was perfect. I was to be the city's savior. But you ruined it." Tarrlok said."

"Tarrlok, the jig is up, and you got nowhere to go." Korra said.

"You're wrong, Avatar. I'll start a new life. And you'll be my hostage." Tarrlok said.

Tarrlok walked up the stairs, seeing Amon and his soldiers. Tarrlok attempted to blood bend them, knocking the soldiers down, but not Amon.

"What the hell are you?" Tarrlok asked.

"I am the solution." Amon said, before kicking Tarrlok's ass and taking away his bending.

"Electrocute the box and…" Amon said, but stopped when he saw the Chief. John swung his sword, and in one quick move, decapitated the equalists that came with Amon.

"Oh son of a bitch." Amon said, just before John grabbed Amon and threw him against the wall, knocking him out.

John walked down the stairs and ripped the door off.

"Thanks for the rescue." Korra said.

"Lets get you home." John said.

John held Korra over his shoulder and ran thru the snow. As Korra fell asleep from exhaustion, she heard the heartbeat of the Spartan, like a beating drum that never stopped. And John showed no signs of exhaustion.

"How's that possible?" Korra muttered.

John ran into Naga, calling the polar bear dog to him.

"Naga, come." John said.

Night came, and they walked into the city. John was alert, as the equalists attacked usually during the night.

"Looks like the rest of the gang has arrived." Cortana said.

John looked up as a bison landed in front of them.

"Where's Tarrlok? How'd you get away?" Lin asked.

"Back up. Give her some space." Mako said, pushing past Lin and grabbing Korra.

John noticed Asami had a pained look on her face, but decided not to ask.

They won this fight. Rest, and prepare for the next fight.