At the library, Masaru already got a head start with some books and just asking around. He looked and asked about anything involving the Avatar. For a small town, the library was actually quite big and one of the best in the world. They don't have a complete collection, but they had an abundance of books and artifacts. Korra and Taka was standing right in front of it, near the entrance. "Wow. This is a big library," she said. "Yeah, it's one of the biggest actually. Come on, let's find Masaru." They stepped inside and Korra was even more amazed at the collection they have. It was magnificent. The interior had a light orange colored design to it and the lights only add to the brightness of it. Bookshelves were everywhere and there were also quite a lot of people. "It is impressive, isn't it?" Taka remarked looking at it. "I've actually been here before, once. My dad took me her when I was a kid. I've heard about it though. Man, I've forgotten…" Masaru was waiting for a book at a counter when he saw them. "Excuse me for a moment," he said to the staff. He went over to them and greeted them. "Hey, guys. I've been digging as much as I could. Still nothing yet," he explained, "I'm actually waiting for another book right now. Speaking of which, I should get back to it. Come on." They all headed back to the counter. The lady had already found what they were looking for and told them the section number where they could find the book. She also gave him a paper with the information on it. "Great. Thank you so much," Masaru expressed his gratitude. "It's alright," the lady smiled, "you can come back here or to another counter if you wanna find another one. It's a big library after all." They quickly headed for that section. It was on the second floor of the library. At the section, they had to search for it endlessly. There were hundreds of books. Masaru quickly looked through with the piece of paper in one hand, sifting through the books with the other. "Ah, found it," he told them. "Great, now where do we sit?" Korra asked. "I've got a room ready. Let's go," he said. At the room, there were already a few books on the table. "Sit down, sit down," he told them. "You've read through all these?" Taka asked. "Yeah, most of it. I've read the main points. You guys are welcome to go through it again, I might've missed something." "What's that one about?" she asked about the book he just got. "Not really sure. I just searched for anything with that concerns the Avatar," he explained. Taka and Korra sat down at the chairs across him and re-read the previous books. This went on for quite a while, going in and out, getting other books, reading them. As Taka was out searching, Korra conversed with Masaru. She was curious. "So how did you know Taka?" she asked. "Oh, we've known each other since we were kids. We used to do all kinds of things together. We grew even closer after his parents died. He lived with me and my family for a while before moving back to his parent's home. Said he needed to do it. But we still see each other a lot," he told her. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean…" "No, it's alright." "Well, he's lucky to have a friend like you. Who's willing to help him with anything," she said. "Haha. Don't get me wrong, I'm really scared right now…and freaking out. But I'll always be there for him. I think he's been through enough. You should've seen the way he was after your date yesterday. He was really happy for the first time in a long time." "Really?" she smiled. "Yeah. He's willing to do anything to save you. That's why we came there last night…that's why he followed you. And since you make him happy, if there's even a slight chance to save you, then I'm willing to try too." He smiled at her. "Thank you," she said. The door then opened and Taka entered after finishing his search. "What's going on?" he asked. "Nothing. We just had a little…brainstorming," she replied. "Cool. I found another book," he told them. "Greeeat. That's gonna help us like the last hundred books have," she said. "Just keep looking." It was starting to get dark outside. They've been reading for hours and still found nothing. Masaru was already fast asleep with his head on a book. Korra was pretty tired too, propping herself on her elbow, and yawning. Taka was the only one who was still serious. He was tired too, but he didn't think about it too much. When he's determined he usually sticks to it. "Taka, we really don't have much time left," she said. "I know." "And we still haven't found anything." "I know! Dammit! Nothing here too," he said frustrated. "Masaru, wake up!" "Huh? I'm up, I'm up." "I got nothing, again," he told them. "Face it, Taka. There's no other way," Korra said, not wanting herself to be right. "No, we're not giving up. We've still got until morning. I've been searching all night. Can you guys do this one?" She sighed, "Come on, Masaru." "Yeah, sure," he said, tired. They both got up and went out the door. Taka decided to re-read some of the other books again. There must be something they missed. But the tiredness was beginning to take its toll on him and his head fell on the book to rest. "Taka?" the voice spoke again, "Taka? Come." It was calling him, whatever it was.

He suddenly got back up, though he didn't seem awake, and stood up and walked out the door. He seemed to be in some sort of trance. He kept walking, eventually leaving the library and heading for the ocean. Korra and Masaru were still looking for other books to read and haven't noticed yet. As he reached the beach, he continued walking and entered the water. When he came to, he was suddenly out in the ocean. He turned around to see a forest. It seemed he was on an island and not in the town anymore. He touched his forehead, head pounding, and said, "What happened?" "I have brought you here," a voice suddenly spoke, "I am sorry for the way which I have brought you here, but I had no choice." Surprised, he asked, "Who are you?" "Perhaps it would be better if we talk face-to-face," the voice continued. Suddenly the island rumbled and he saw a huge object to his right rising. "Climb on top of my hand," the voice told him. It WAS a huge hand. He was reluctant, but he did so. The hand then moved again to in front of a huge face. "Wow," he said.

Back at the library, Korra and Masaru had returned to the room to find it empty. "Uhh, where's Taka?" she asked. "I don't know. Probably out looking for more books," he told her, "let's just get this stuff in and sit down. I'm sure he'll be back soon."

"What are you?" "I am the last of the lion turtles," it spoke, "I have brought you here to aid you on your quest to defeat Mala Ta'ak." "You know of him?" "Yes. I have been around for as long as he has. There were many of us back then, but since the dawn of the Avatar, your people have hunted and killed my kind. Now I am the last," it explained. "I'm sorry," he said. "Your apology is not needed. The blame is not on you." "You know of the Avatar's creation as well?" he asked. "Yes." "So what kind of spirit is Mala Ta'ak?" "He was the first spirit, born out of darkness. His counterpart, Cha'haya, was a spirit born of light." "But how can you help me defeat Mala Ta'ak? I have been searching for a way all night, but have found no answers. I'm beginning to think Korra is right. Maybe there is no other way." "No, the Avatar is mistaken. There is another way to break the Avatar Cycle without killing her," it told him. He smiled with hope. "The artifact was created by Avatar Wan himself, the first Avatar. You and your friends must journey to the Spirit World, to his temple. There you will find what you have been searching for," the lion turtle explained, "look for a spirit who is called Mogley." "Mogley?" he asked strangely. "He was very close with Avatar Wan and now guards his temple. You must find him. Explain your quest to him and he will lead you to Avatar Wan's temple. He will know what to do." For the first time all day, he felt hope again. He could save her. "It is important that you succeed before the Harmonic Convergence arrives. For that is when he will be most powerful and the spirit portals will be open for him to enter to our world." "I understand. I will go and tell the Avatar this. Hmph, I wish I could do more to help her though. But I am just a man. I can't even bend an element," he told the lion turtle. "Taka, you are not just another man. You have faced a great tragedy in your life, but never succumbed to despair and never lost hope in your life. And now you can extend that hope to others, which you have. You are willing to do anything to save her, a woman you barely know. For that, I will grant you a gift to help you on your journey." "What kind of gift?" "Before the era of the Avatar, we bent not the elements, but the energy within ourselves," the lion turtle explained extending its index and middle finger to his head and chest, "this is the power I grant you now. The power of energybending." Its fingers started glowing as it grants him the power. He felt strange for a moment. It retracts them back before saying, "There, it is done." Taka looked at both of his hands, but didn't really feel any different. "I don't feel different," he said. "A long time ago, I granted Avatar Aang the same ability. With this power, he defeated the Fire Lord and saved the world. When the time comes, you will know what to do," it told him, "but be wary. Mala Ta'ak's control over the Avatar is greater than you imagine. Do not let your guard down." He lowered his head and closed his eyes. It wasn't new information for him. Although he feared that too, he believed in her.

At the library, Korra and Masaru were still hard at work reading, trying to find the answer, not knowing that their friend had already found it. "(Sigh) There's nothing here," he said. "Nothing here too. We've looked everywhere." "Maybe…maybe you were right. Maybe there is no other way. "We tried," she said, "I guess I have to face him now. Enjoy these last few moments of your life. Cause he's coming." He looked down in despair. But as they were at the edge of their hopes, Taka suddenly returned. The door opened and he walked in. "Hey, guys," he greeted them, looking excited and exhausted. "Where have you been?" she asked. "Haha, you wouldn't really believe me if I told you." They looked at each other, not understanding. "Anyway, I've got good news. I found it. I've finally found another way to break the Avatar Cycle without killing you." Masaru smiled at this revelation, so did Korra. "Really? You're not joking?" she asked him. "No, I'm not." He then told them what he know and what they need to do. "Where did you get this from?" Korra asked. He sighed before telling them, "A giant lion turtle?" "O-kayy," Masaru said. "Look, unless you got a better idea, this is the only chance we have. Unless you guys wanna continue sifting through these infinite pages." They looked at each other, not wanting to do that again. "Okay, alright. One question though: How do we enter the Spirit World?" Masaru asked. "Uhh- I have no idea," he said, lowering his head. "Well lucky for you, you've got me here," Korra said, "I know a way we can get in." "Alright. Let's hurry, we don't have much time," Taka stated. She put on her snow jacket that she took off, "Right, let's go then." They exited the library and headed back towards the mountain.