Korra trained extensively with Kaugei over the next few weeks in preperation for her important role in the imminent war. She created a whip like shadow and swung it with great force against three wooden targets. The targets were all split into halves and little splitners of wood flew all around.
"Wow, Korra maybe you should take it easy," said Kaugei.
"I can't, I have to defeat the Numen and save Republic City. I have to, I have to," said an angered Korra.
Korra stopped lashing about and breathed heavily, staring at the mess that she just made. Kaugei went over to Korra and put his hand on her shoulder.
"Korra there is more to shadowbending than rage and negativity. It is a way of life. Many creatures thrive in the darkness because it is their home. It can support you as well as destroy you, depending on how you use it. Right now you're letting the darkness within destroy you."
"You are right. I have to rest. May I be excused."
"Yes you may Avatar Korra."
The teacher and young Avatar both bowed in respect.
Korra left the room thinking about what Kaugei just said. She may have been the Avatar, but she was much more than that. She was a good friend and loyal girlfriend. She had to concentrate on more than just getting the bad guys. She had to be a person as well. Unfortunately for the Avatar, the peace would not last forever.
"AAAHHHH!"
Senator Whai wakes up alarmed by the horrific screaming.
"Louna stay here, I have to make sure our son is safe."
Whai gives his wife a kiss and leaves the room in a hurry.
"What in blue blazes just happened?" shouts an alarmed Whai.
He recieves no answer. The officers sent to protect him seem to have mysteriously vanished. He sees shatter glass around the windows. A drop of liquid falls down in front of Whai. It is followed seconds later by another drop. The frightened Senator looks up at his ceiling, squinting his eyes to see if his roof is leaking. Lighting flashes and the source of the liquid is revealed. The bodies of the officers are strung up by their own metal cords upon the chandelier.
"AAHHH!"
Senator Whai stumbles back and falls on his behind.
"What is happening!? Who did this!? Who is there!?" shouts a terrified Whai.
A man step out of the shadows and several more figures appear behind him. He walks up to the Senator.
"Please let my family and me go. My son is only 6 years old."
The man raised his hands and tendrils of darkness ensared Whai.
"This just in, shadowbenders had just over run the city. The police force have attempted to keep the opposing shadowbenders at bay, but so far they seem unsucessful. It is advised that everyone stay indoors, as mayhem runs rampant throughout the streets. Senator Whai and his family have been reported missing. Stayed tuned for more…" the radio announcer suddenly stopped speaking. A window shattered apart and a team of shadowbenders approached the announcer.
"Ahh, what are you doing, stop!"
The radio went silent.
Everyone at the dinner table stopped what they were doing at the shock of what they just heard.
"Everyone get to the bunker. I want you to take my wife and children down there, guard them with your lives!" Tenzin ordered the Whote Lotus sentries.
"Yes sir!" replied the sentries.
"Tenzin, we could help," said Korra.
"Korra, get to safety. I'll stall them off as long as I can."
"No, Tenzin. I'm staying here whether you like it or not."
"Me too," said Mako
"And so am I," said Bolin.
"And me," said Asami.
"I'm staying right here," said Kaugei.
Tenzin had a look of frustration on his face.
"Oh, alright. Since you're all so stubborn, I want you to help me defend Korra. We have to help her get to the center of the city. That is where the Numen will be residing. At least, that's what I'm guessing."
"Alright let's do this," exclaimed Bolin.
The team ran outside as shadowbenders stormed onto the island.
Balls of fire, earth, wind, ice, and shadow were thrown by the team members in all different directions.
"Get to the flying bison!" ordered Tenzin.
The shadowbenders had enclosed the team in a ring formation. They formed a ring and bent it around them. The team was being crushed together and were unable to escape the encompassing darkness. Korra's eyes lit up and light bursted out in all directions. The lightbeam blasted through the sky and was visible throughout the city. The shadowbenders were all unconscious.
"How did you do that?" Bolin asked in amazement.
"I don't know," replied Korra. "I guess my Avatar state kicked in because I was in danger."
"Well if we ever get surrounded, do it again," said a surprised Kaugei.
"I'll keep that in mind," said Korra.
"I must stay here with Pema and the kids. Korra you must get to the center of the city and stop this madness. Take the bison and be careful," Tenzin said.
With that comment Tenzin ran back towards the temple bunker. Korra and the team got on the flying byson and set off for central Republic City. Several shadowbenders spotted the bison and surrounded the team in the sky.
"They can fly?" Mako inquired.
"Yes, they can. They're wearing umbra gliders, a device that helps you collect high amounts of darkness. It forms into tattered wings on their backs," said Kaugei. "Get to the city, and Korra, stop the Numen at all costs."
"What are you…" Korra paused, as Kaugei stood up.
The young bender leapt off the flying bison and grabbed onto another shadowbender. He covered the benders eyes. Kaugei formed a knife and plunged it into the benders neck. While struggling, the two crashed into another bender. Kaugei lengthened the blade and slashed the other benders head off. Only two shadowbenders were left. Mako shot lightning at one of them. The bender fell out of the sky, like a fly that just flew into a bug zapper. The last bender caught up to the bison. He grabbed onto the creatures tail. The bison swung his tail around with great force. The bender nearly lost his grasp, but held on tightly. He did a frontflip and landed on the harness, he was quickly met by the electrofied glove of Asami. The fried shadowbender fell of the bison and plummeted to his impending doom.
"That was close," stated Bolin.
"You're telling me," Asami sarcastically replied.