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Iroh's eyes narrowed at the Captain. "What do you mean an aerial attack? That's impossible. Even if they used the airships there is no way they could have caught up to us."
"Apparently Hiroshi Sato has been working on some new weapons, Sir. These things were spotted off the coast of the Earth Kingdom about six this morning but disappeared. They had the Equalist symbol on them." Major Ada replied.
"These new ships probably needed to be refilled at a landing along the coast and from the sound of it, they have been following at a safe distance." Iroh said, his fingers wrapped around his chin and his eyes pensively starring at the map. His eyes narrowed suddenly then slowly widen. "Of course! Amon, you bastard! He was waiting for the fleet to further its location from the nearest Military port. He knows that our defenses will be easier to get past if back up isn't an option." Iroh pinched the bridge of his nose. I guess this is what I get for wanting a distraction. Just then Korra and her friends came walking into the control room.
"What's going on? Why are the alarms going off?" Korra said striding towards the table. Iroh stepped in front of her.
"Korra, you have no right to be in this room. You are not in the United Forces and we are having an emergency." He starred into her eyes, trying to assert his authority. The blue eyes were unchanging and focused on the General. She stepped closer, asserting her authority.
"I may not be part of the United Forces but I am the Avatar. I have every right to be in this room because I know I can help. Fighting Amon is my task and I intend to end this with him. You can't stop me." Iroh narrowed his eyes.
"You are NOT fighting him alone and I CAN kick you out of this room. Not even some of my officers are allowed in this room. Now, please, just leave and stay below deck till we have the situation under control. Stand down." He pivoted on his heels to return to the map, when a hand grasped his shoulder spinning him around. The Avatar right in front of his face.
"I will not stand down! This fight is mine just as much as it is yours. Look, Iroh….."
"General Iroh" His eyes held the same deadly flames that made him look like he was about to kill someone. Korra tightened her fist, her eyes starring daggers at the General.
"FINE. General Iroh, I can help. You even said every officer needed to be at a post. Well look! You have four people right here who are ready to fight! We are the ones who have been fighting Amon from the beginning!" The two starred each other down, the flames of hell and the artic tundra in one room. Iroh towered over Korra his muscular build, that wasn't as big as Bolin's but bigger than Mako's, invading her space.
"I can not deny that having more fighters would help take the Equalists down, but let's get one thing straight, Avatar. I control this fleet, so I give the commands. Which means you listen to me. One thing you learn in this business is your place. You may be the Avatar but you are also part of the task Councilman Tenzin gave me. My goal is to protect you at all costs and safely navigate this fleet. You may help fight, but you must stay on the main deck. NO leaving this ship." His gaze was intense, his words laced with venom. He turned his attention back to the map. "Major Ada, you will take Mr. Bolin to the earth benders. Mr. Mako will join the firebending artillery unit and I. Asami, if you could assist the healers in helping bring in the wounded. Major Tyro, go to your waterbending squad. Avatar Korra, stay on the main deck and try not to do anything reckless. Are we clear?"
"Sir. Yes, Sir." The group yelled, except Korra who had her arms crossed over her chest. Team Avatar came together for one quick hug and promises of safely returning to one another.
