Connor and Korra stood in silence.
"I-"Connor began.
"No just, why? Lin told me about what those guys do, why would you do this?"Korra asked,trying to contain her anger as best she could.
"It's not like that. We aren't killing innocent people."Connor explained.
"Well clearly with you at least, that's not the case."Korra replied as she gestured back to the dead equalists on the stadium roof.
"You are calling them innocent?"Connor picked up his voice.
"No, but you could have just let me handle it."Korra said, picking up her voice as well.
"Is this why you missed my match yesterday?"Korra asked softly.
Connor nodded.
"So instead of supporting me you wanted to dress up and go murder people?"Korra questioned with her eye twitching.
"You say this as if I need to be with you every second of the day. You are perfectly capable of supporting yourself. You have your probending team as well, why do I need to be with you?"Connor demanded.
"Because you are my best friend and..."Korra cut herself off.
"And?"Connor with his eyes opened a little wider.
"Nevermind." She blushed.
"That's not important, what is important is that you didn't tell me."Korra added.
Connor was beyond furious at this point.
"Have you not the slightest idea why I joined this group? I see these streets and I am disgusted. I seek to purge evil and corruption in Republic city. The equalists are not even the biggest problem. There is a group far worse that pull every string."Connor fired back.
"I am leaving."Connor stated with a snarl.
"For how long?"Korra asked with a hint of desperation in her voice.
Connor did not answer and descended into the streets. He made his way for the assassin headquarters.
Once he reached there he burst through the doors and stormed his way to the atrium.
He knelt down in front of the masters.
"Forgive me. I have failed to eliminate my target and my identity has been revealed."Connor shamefully admitted.
The masters exchanged looks.
"That is...troubling. No matter, let us pray the enemy does not come across your identity. Your next target awaits Connor."One of the masters replied with a neutral tone.
Connor was surprised at their forgiveness and stood up.
"Who?"He asked patiently.
"Hiroshi Sato. He has been conspiring with both the Equalists and the Templars. He is the founder of future industries and is an influential figure of the city. You must eliminate him."
"Watch and listen, once you are sure of his plan. Kill him."
"Understood."
2 days later...
"Are you happy? No evidence."Mako said in a harsh tone.
"No. I know he is hiding something, Hiroshi is not innocent."Korra replied.
"If you don't drop this, consider our friendship over."Mako threatened.
"I can't. He isn't who you think he is."Korra retorted.
Mako shook his head and walked off with Asami.
Korra sighed in defeat. Just then, someone passed her a note telling her to meet at an underpass for information on Hiroshi.
Following the instructions, Korra,Tenzin and Lin met a man wearing a long coat under the overpass.
"Well? What is this information and why couldn't you just have told me back at the warehouse?"Korra asked with her arms folded.
"There are always people listening." The man replied.
Connor was in the shadows above,listening in.
"Tell me about it."Connor whispered to himself.
"There is an underground factory hidden right under the Sato mansion."The man stated.
Korra and her two allies made their way back to the mansion on foot while Connor made his way there via the rooftops.
Connor stayed behind the avatar, he preferred to stick to the shadows when collecting information.
As the avatar ran inside the building to look for Asami presumably, Connor waited outside of the gated area for them to find the tunnel entrance. He didn't want to be seen sneaking around.
Korra,Mako,Bolin,Asami and the other walked into a small workshop behind the mansion. Connor took this opportunity to enter the grounds and make a break for the workshop.
"No you guys stay here."Lin ordered Mako, Bolin and Asami. With much reluctance, they obeyed.
As Korra walked down the steps to the tunnel, she found herself thinking about Connor. She missed him a little too much. She was still beaten up about the events that took place a couple days ago.
"Are you alright?"Tenzin asked gently.
"Just thinking about him."Korra replied.
"He will come back, he just needs some space to sort whatever this mess is out."Tenzin responded.
Korra did not give Tenzin the specifics of what happened at the stadium but she told him they had an argument. Mako,Bolin and Asami were informed of the whole ordeal, however they swore to not tell anyone about his identity.
"I hope so."Korra said softly.
Connor kicked the door to the workshop down with great force. Upon entering he saw Asami and a tied up guard.
"Connor?"Asami asked in bewilderment.
Connor shook his head, Korra must have told her about what he has been doing. Damn that girls urge to divulge sensitive information.
"Where is your father?"Connor demanded.
"Why?"Asami questioned,still shocked about his sudden appearance.
Connor thought about it for a second before answering.
"He has been conspiring with the equalists and a group far worse. He must be killed."
"No, I will not allow you to-"Asami was cut off.
"Listen, he is not the man you think he is. He is insane and tyrannical. He has no regard for life and will do anything to help the equalists. You must understand that he is a danger to everyone if he gets his way."Connor explained.
"He is still my dad and I won't let you kill him!"Asami exclaimed as she grabbed a wrench.
Asami swung and Connor caught the wrench mid swing, she was pushing to break free but his strength was too great.
"Asami, trust me. Come to the warehouse with me and see for yourself."Connor said as he began walking down the steps.
Asami reluctantly followed.
"He is my father, you understand that right?"Asami added with a cold tone.
Connor nodded as they made their way down the metal corridor to the warehouse.