Ch 9 patrol
"It was an honor serving under Chief Beifong for so many years and I wish her a speedy recovery. It is with great humility that I take her place as the new chief of police. Republic City is facing a threat like none the world has ever seen before. But one man is standing up against the equalist, Councilmen Tarrlok." That caught Tenzin and Korra by surprise, while Boba shook his head.
"That is why for all matters involving the equalists, I will report directly to him. The police department will lend any and all available resources to the councilman and his task force until this insurgency is quelled."
"That's going to fail." Boba said.
"What is that weasel Tarrlok up to now?" Korra asked.
"Tarrlok, I don't know how you got chief Saikhan in your pocket but I highly doubt it's legal." Tenzin said.
"Always the conspiracy theorist. Did you ever consider Saikhan simply recognizes my talents and wants what's best for the city?" Tarrlok asked.
"Bullshit." Boba said.
Tarrlok spared a glance at Boba.
"Well, Avatar Korra. Now that your pro-bending distractions are over, I look forward to your return to my taskforce." Tarrlok said.
"Forget it! I'm not joining your vanity project." Korra said.
"That is unfortunate, but I'm sure you'll come to your senses." Tarrlok smugly said.
"Don't hold your breath. You know, Tenzin's been right this whole time. You played me, Beifong, and now the new chief. I got news for you. You may need me, but I don't need you. I'm the Avatar." Korra proudly retorted. Tarrlok mockingly chuckled.
"No, you're a half-baked Avatar in training. How's your airbending, made any progress?" Tarrlok asked. Korra looked away in shame, knowing she still couldn't airbend. At that moment, Boba got involved.
"I've been here for one month, and I've fought the equalists by myself. I killed 40 equalists in one engagement. Where were you and your precious task force? Where were you when Amon attacked the stadium? I was there, fighting to protect the stadium and those inside. You and your task force weren't there. I've seen your type. You're a coward. If you try and intimidate Korra and her friends into doing your bidding, I'll put a plasma round thru your skull. That's not a threat. It's a promise." Boba said.
Tarrlok briefly lost his composure and was stunned. No-one talked to him like that before.
"You don't scare me, you little thug." Tarrlok smirked.
"I don't have to scare you. I just have to kill you." Boba said, then walked away to the island.
Asami noticed Boba walking away and ran towards him.
"Hey, Boba." Asami said.
"Hey, Asami." Boba said, without stopping.
"I want to say thanks." Asami said.
"For what?" Boba asked.
"For standing up to Tarrlok like that. Hardly anyone does that, except Tenzin. He's the only sane member on the council." Asami said.
"What do you mean?" Boba asked "I've hardly done any research on the leadership of the city."
"Okay. Tarrlok is bent on taking down Amon, but I'm afraid innocent people will be caught in the crossfire. Hell, you seem to be the only one who knows what to do." Asami said.
"Being a bounty hunter meant lots of cunning. I chose tactics over brute strength. You want to find your prey, get information then strike." Boba said.
Late afternoon, Boba and everyone else found Korra sitting on the ledge over the bay, and she appeared to be crying.
"Korra, you okay?" Mako asked.
"I'm fine." Korra replied.
"Come on, what's wrong?" Mako asked.
"How am I supposed to save the city, if I can't even airbend?" Korra asked. "I'm the worst avatar ever." Korra burst out.
"I just feel alone." Korra said, hanging her head.
"No, that's nonsense. You're amazing." Asami said.
"Yeah, remember Aang mastered all the elements when he battled the fire nation. He was just a kid." Mako said.
"And he wasn't alone, he had friends to help him. The arena might be shut down, but we're still a team. The new team avatar." Bolin said.
"Count me in. The equalist won't know what hit them." Boba said.
A jet black car drove down the streets of republic city, Asami and Mako in the front, with Korra, Boba, and Mako in the back.
"Unit two sixteen, cancel that ten fifty-eight at Harmony Tower. Come back to the station over."
"My dad had police scanners installed in all his cars. Guess I know why." Asami said.
"Defeat your enemy by using their tactics against them. Smart." Boba said.
"Calling all units, level four alert. Jailbreak at headquarters. Officers down, electrocuted. Chi blockers and equalist convicts are still at large, armed and dangerous. Last seen heading east. I repeat, Level four alert. Equalist jailbreak!"
Asami stopped the car as a truck and several equalist motorcycles rush thru traffic.
"Chi blockers!" Bolin shouted.
"No shit. Floor it." Boba said.
Asami raced after the equalist, weaving thru traffic. Boba stands up and aims his rifle at the equalist truck, only for a massive truck to block their way.
"Korra! Bolin! Give me a ramp! Now!" Asami shouted.
The car goes flying into the air, and slams onto the ground, Asami floors it and resumes the chase. Boba aims his rifle and starts shooting at the cyclists, killing 2 of the riders. Bolin fires earth darts and takes out a third.
Bolin and Korra make a giant curve and they continue chasing the equalists. Boba aims his rifle and kills another cyclist rider. The last one lands on the car, only for Boba to fry him as well. Boba aims his rifle at the truck and fires, taking out the rear right tire. Driving only on 3 wheels, the truck ends up crashing.
"Drag em out, and line them up." Boba said, holding both his pistols.
They waited until Tarrlok and his task force arrived, taking the equalist into the police trucks.
"Korra?" Tarrlok asked.
"Sup." Boba said, cradling his rife.
"Korra, this is police business." Tarrlok said.
"Yeah, and the police sure took their time getting here." Boba said.
"Shut up. You stay out of this." Tarrlok said.
"You know, I didn't see your task force or the cops the whole time. If it wasn't for team avatar, they would have gotten away." Korra said.
"This is your last warning. Stay away." Tarrlok growled.
Next day, Boba snuck around city hall, knowing Tarrlok was on the council. He stayed in the shadows when possible and approached the door to the meeting room, putting his ear to the door.
"Republic city stands as a beacon of freedom, but the equalist are using that freedom to tear it down. The law I have proposed would make it illegal for anyone to be a member of the equalist or even be associated with them. It also puts into effect a curfew, ensuring all nonbenders are inside by nightfall." Tarrlok said.
"Tarrlok, you can't punish all nonbenders for the actions of a few." Tenzin said.
"That kind of cowardice will cause our city to fall into Amon's hand. We must pass this law. All in favor?" Tenzin asked. Everyone except Tenzin agreed.
"Damn it." Boba said.
Boba left city hall and headed to air temple island.
"Boba, how's it going?" Asami asked.
"We need to talk." Boba said.
Boba led Asami to another room and locked the door.
"Listen. I was at city hall, and heard Tarrlok pass a new curfew law. All nonbenders are to be inside their houses by nightfall." Boba said.
"That stupid motherfucker." Asami said, pacing.
"Yeah. It makes targeting the benders a hell of a lot easier. You still want to join us at night?" Boba asked.
"I can handle my own." Asami said.
"Yeah, 1-1. What about 1-10?" Boba asked.
"You should ask yourself the same question. You're also a nonbender." Asami said.
"I have advanced genetics and training to ensure my survival." Boba said.
"Plus the armor and your weapons." Asami said.
"Yeah. There's that." Boba said.
