AUTHOR'S NOTE: So hey guys, I'm back again with a brand new chapter!

But before that, I have to thank CreepGirl for her advice and messages, it was awesome, thanks so much again. If you too want to send me messages, don't hesitate, I don't bite. Much.

So here it is, after a pretty rough week.

When I awoke the next morning, it was hard to believe things had changed so much. My stare wandered on the ceiling. The traffic buzz entered the apartment because Mako opened the kitchen window while making his usual morning cheese buns. I heard the slamming door of Jay's bedroom at 8, sign that my cousin was awake and ready to go to work. Everything just felt normal and right. As if it was summer time again. As if nothing had changed.

As if I was still the nonbender rich and useless girl who never left home or dared stand up for what she wanted. Only a week has passed since I revealed my airbending, but I sometimes feel like it never happened. I could tell by the noise that everyone was already up and full of life – wait, did Jay AND Sunai just break Mako's grandma's precious and priceless vase? My parents were up too, Bolin has always been loud in the morning, making sure everyone was awake by reenacting one of Noatok's scenes. It's such a shame Pabu isn't here anymore to do it with him.

But I didn't join them just yet. I had to think about some of the latest and completely weird things that happened to me. First, I have no idea how to tell my parents I'm the Avatar without wounding their feelings by having hid it from them and without bringing up the whole sadness about Korra's disappearance. But sometimes I really think it's almost like I am betraying them by not telling them something as crucial as the certainty of the former Avatar's death. Then, there was this attack on the train. Who were those bandits? What did they want exactly? Why attack this train in particular? What meant that snake symbol I saw? What were those weird gloves? They weren't like the Sato electric gloves at all but somehow they reminded me of them. Could they be linked somehow? And why the hell can I hear this voice? Who did it belong to? I'm almost sure it's Korra's, but I have no real proof. And that is the problem. I can't just tell everybody I'm hearing voices…

When I finally joined them, Mako was already at work and Sen at school. But what surprised me was that my parents were about to leave.

"We're sorry to leave so soon, but since you're back, sweetie, we can serenely go home." Mom said.

I knew my parents had work to do. Being one of the only lavabenders still alive, my father travelled a lot, going from place to place, either to help people, either to do some mover special effects that almost looked real, either working at a building site. As for my mom, she often helped grandma Sue when she was at Zaofu but most of the time went to the Northern Air Temple were she was one of the Masters even if she only got her tattoos recently. My parents were away a lot during my childhood but one of them was pretty much always at Zaofu but it's true that Sue raised me for the most part. So I said goodbye to my parents and went to the police station with Jay and Sunai.

Once we were in the tram, we grabbed the bars not to fall since there were no places to sit left. I was between the two boys and it was kind of funny because I'm at least a head shorter than them.

"Sooo… Sunai, did you sleep well?" I suddenly asked.

I was stamping the ground out of excitement to see Jen, even if we had to be interrogated by the Chief first. The tram stopped and I was jerked to the side but I held on.

"Yeah, really good. Your family's awesome and nice, Feline. I'm glad I met you."

I couldn't help but blush and Jay shot me an amused look and I just had to look elsewhere to avoid his insinuating stare. The tram moved again and the city kept passing in front of us, so fast I couldn't make out all the buildings. In the distance, near the Spirit Wilds, I spotted Future Industries HQ which is a huge skyscraper. The factories were located farther in the city but the laboratories were within the building that's why it was built near the Spirit Wilds, in case anything went wrong. It occasionally did, but Asami always dealt with it with the greatest seriousness I've ever seen.

I really like her. She's like an aunt. I remember the first time I met her, it was when I was ten. She isolated herself from everybody during the years that followed Korra's disappearance, only focusing on her work. These were Future Industries' most brilliant years and since then, it's been pretty much holding a monopoly over cars and technology in the city. Cabbage Corp, its main competitor, is really close to going bust. It took her a while, but she eventually reached out for her friends and since then, she's been a great aunt. People say she's really weird, having loved a woman and all, but I think it's great she was in love with Korra. I have nothing against homosexual people and I think it's really good that her relationship with Korra was public because this way it'll help homosexual people be accepted by others and especially be accepted by themselves. The fact that it never happened before shouldn't automatically mean it's forbidden. So for me, I think it's great that such important people like Korra or Asami showed the world it's possible and okay.

The tram stopped another time, in front of Central City station and one man came in but pushed an old lady as he did so. Jay's face immediately became red and he let go of the bar and went straight to her, helping her get up. He started yelling at the man but then shut up and froze, his eyes opened wide like he just recognized the man.

"You're… you're Banzo! Viper's son!"

The man smiled. He was probably around twenty five, tall and muscular. His black clothes were perfectly tuned with his evil grin. He stared defiantly at Jay.

"Isn't that baby detective! I heard you've been kicked out of the police… it's probably best… this way we won't have to put you in a hospital next time we meet in the streets!"

Jay squeezed his fists and I knew it was only a matter of seconds before he'd let his anger burst. I had to do something! Jay couldn't just hit this guy without it having consequences on his career in the police. And from the guy's appearance, my cousin would probably get his ass kicked. So I stood in front of him, kind of shielding him while Sunai took hold of his arms, holding him back as he was almost jumping at the guy's throat.

"Careful baby detective" grinned Banzo. "Or you might get arrested!"

He then calmly walked to the side, near the door and almost laughed as he said: "You may not be allowed to let you anger out in public places but be aware of dark corners; the streets won't be safe for long, baby boy. Your father and the old Beifong won't always be here to prevent the Triads from taking their rightful place! You just keep that in mind, baby boy!"

The door suddenly opened and Banzo walked out, his big ham like hands buried in his pockets, his walk slow but over confident and somewhat thuggish. Sunai, who was forced to grip Jay's shirt, let go of him once the door closed again and we regained our original positions.

"What was that all about?" I ask my cousin. He's always been easily irritated and impatient but I never saw him this furious. It was like he knew this guy personally.

"This thug's father is the leader of the Triple Threat Triad! Since Republic City was destroyed during the war against the Earth Empire, they have been quite quiet but lately, things have changed. The three other triads are no more but this one survived during all the years that marked the beginning of the era without the Avatar. And Viper's been getting stronger in the last couple of months."

Jay then looked at us and started whispering, getting closer so no one else was able to hear him. "I overheard Mako and Lin talk about it. Someone has been supporting the Triple Threats, giving them weapons and mecatanks. Even these weird gloves that take away the bending!"

"About these gloves…"

I explained to Jay what I saw on the train during the attack, the snake symbol and the effects of the black gloves.

"I agree, it was weird. My chi has never been blocked for so long! These gloves are much more dangerous than the shocking gloves Hiroshi Sato invented."

"We'll have to talk to Asami." I said while the door opened. We went out of the tram and found ourselves two streets away from the police station. Sunai said nothing and when I turned to him, he didn't seem so happy about what I said. Like he didn't want to meet Asami. He's not forced to, we can always go without him, but I thought he had this problem with his father's Sato mobile…

I didn't have time to think about it because the next second, I was already in an interrogation room. Lin interrogated me personally and I told the story entirely then answered some precise questions about details. Once it was over, she thanked me and started to make her way back to her office after setting me free. But I couldn't just let her go back to work just like that! I needed some answers! So I started walking beside her and asking her questions.

"So do you know who exactly these bandits were?"

She kept on walking straight ahead, not looking at me one single time as if I wasn't there. I had to start running to keep up with her.

"We don't know yet, the investigation is more complex than we thought. It doesn't seem to me though that they attacked this particular train and not another one. I think they chose randomly."

"But surely you're going to do something about these gloves I mentioned, right?"

I almost fell since I wasn't looking where I was going, trying to keep up with Lin.

"Not until we have some real proof that they actually exist. Both Sunai and Jairo mentioned them, but we can't take your words into account unless we have some proof and none of the other passengers mentioned them."

That's odd… We finally reached the corridor where all the officer's desks are aligned and Lin walked straight to her office in the back. Mako was with Jay and Sunai. I knew I had to be quick.

"And what about the triads? Are you going to…"

"Stay out of the police's business Feline!" Lin yelled. Everyone looked around, as silent as graves. "Your parents trusted me and Mako to keep you safe. It's already hard enough now that it seems you have a knack for getting yourself into trouble. Don't even think about meddling with the triads!"

And just like that she walked into her office and slammed the door, blasting wind in my face. I joined Jay and the others.

"Hey Feline! I heard that Lin Beifong has had some 'toph' luck recently. Did she say anything to you?"

I sighed. "Nope, almost nothing. We're back to square one. And here I thought the police would know something."

Mako frowned. "The investigation is not going as planned. But don't worry, we'll figure everything out soon. You three stay out of trouble. And Jairo, don't forget to do the grocery shopping for tonight's dinner."

Jay growled but said nothing. Since he's not a police officer anymore, he's forced to do all the chores at home and he just hates it.

"I assume Sunai, that you'll be staying with us tonight?" Mako said.

He looked at the waterbender. "I'm sorry sir, but no. My father has an apartment in town, I'll be staying there but thanks for the offer."

"So you're going to report your father's Sato mobile problem tomorrow then? Would you like us to come with you?" I asked. I wouldn't mind at all spending some time with water guy but he seemed to have other plans. Mako left us and went back to work.

"No thanks, I have to deal with this on my own. Then I'll find a job to get enough money to pay your parents back half of the debt we owe Rei and go home to the North Pole."

Yeah, I forgot my parents left me the sum of money in my room. I'll have to give it to her soon. I couldn't help showing how disappointed I was but I had to leave the boys. "Jen's waiting for me at the vet's clinic. See you later Jay! And I hope to see you again Sunai before you leave!"

He didn't say a word like he didn't want to see me. Or maybe he was just preoccupied by something. He seemed to have a lot on his mind today. Reaching the vet clinic was pretty easy; I already knew the place for having dropped by on various occasions. One of my summer jobs was to deliver messages and so I've been there a couple times. My parents already took care of all the charges so I just had to pick Jen up.

She was so happy to see me she knocked me over and I almost hit my head against a fountain. Then she just leaked my face for five minutes like it was made of sugar. "Alright girl! I'm fine! And I'm glad to see you too!" She helped me up with her antlers and I checked her wound. It was closed now but a bandage was still covering it, just in case.

"You'll be a good girl and don't do anything stupid until it's completely healed, got it?"

Then we made our way to the closest shop and I bought her a treat. As we were slowly making our way to Air Temple Island – since I was supposed to start my air training and Mako made me promise to go see Tenzin quickly before dinner – I heard the creepy voice again.

Feline… I looked around and Jen raised her head, wondering what I was doing like she wasn't able to hear the voice. Great! Now I'm just crazy! Feline… be careful… That's when the silhouette appeared again. Still defiant and still impressive. It was a woman; she had black hair and a slightly dark skin, just like Sunai. Definitely a waterbender. She disappeared and appeared again a couple of feet further like she wanted me to follow her. I don't know if she's a spirit or just inside my head, but I've got to discover what she wants even if for now, it means following her to wherever she's taking me.

They're coming… they're coming… I'm running in the streets now. Air Temple Island will have to wait. Jen's right behind me and at some point, I climbed on her back and rode after the silhouette. I really think it's Korra. But I've got to make sure! She then stops in a park and I raise my head to look at the statue who's in the middle of the park. The statue of Avatar Korra just after the Equalists conflict. I get down from Jen and slowly approach her.

"Who are you?"

They're coming… vanished… couldn't…

"Who's coming? What are you talking about?"

And then she disappeared again before I could make sure it was Korra. That's only then that I realized the park was empty and that the sun had set. How long have I been running after her? It's impossible it was that long… Then I heard voices coming from one of the neighboring streets and some deep laughter, like a thug's laugh. I jumped into a bush and forced Jen to follow. Miraculously, she was hidden.

Then I saw Banzo and three other men appear out of the darkness. They stepped into a pool of light casted by a lamp post and I recognized Shady Shin. The other two were probably his acolytes. Three people came to meet them from another street. Each one seemed to represent an element: a woman in red with long black and perfectly smooth hair, a man dressed in blue who looked like an old man with his grey hair and a woman in green who looked just like the former Earth Queen but less infuriating and much more threatening.

They didn't seem to be here to talk about the weather or the latest probending match. I swallowed hard. What have I put myself into again…

AUTHOR'S NOTE: So a bit of action today and reunions. Sunai's going to go away for a while but don't worry he won't go far. Also introduced Banzo and the villains. Well, you'll see what happens with them. So for chapter 12 newt week : GHOSTS - ROHAN - ISSUES