Chapter 12: Legends
(Disclaimer! I own nothing of Korra or Kirby!)
And here we are, all caught up.
I lost Kuzon, found him again, and now we're making our way to Republic City's spirit portal to save the other benders.
Many of the benders were in a restricted area near the portal.
Some of them were trying to get out but Wenyan in his armor threatened them with plasma.
"Get back in line!" He said, "NOW!"
Kuzon noticed Zhu-Li and other protestors trying to break the doors down.
Even President Raiko was there to lend a hand.
"IF we don't get over there soon the gas will release and it could kill the benders!" I said, "We have to hurry."
"I wouldn't worry about that," Asami said.
"What do you mean?" Korra asked.
"Let's just say I made a few…. Modifications to the machine.
Tokuga was circling around Republic City.
"Wait for my signal to release the gas," he said.
Kelim was having a flashback to the base.
"When he releases the gas, grab a mask as quick as you can," Asami said to him, "Just trust me."
We made it to the barrier made of metal.
"Kanji do your stuff," Kuzon said.
"Got it!" He said.
He built up all his strength to knock the walls down.
"Quick everyone let's go!" Zhu-Li said.
Varrick was filming everything.
"Thanks for helping us out kid," he said to Kuzon.
"Don't mention it," Kuzon said.
Wenyan saw us.
"This portal belongs to Tokuga!" Wenyan said, "Unless you want to die, I suggest you leave now!"
"This portal should be a beacon for peace, and should not be taken by politicians or businessmen!"
"Zhu-Li is right," Anana said, "Freedom is the right of all beings, whether they be benders, spirits, or non benders! Peace to the portal! Peace to the benders!"
They all started chanting with Anana.
He then saw Kuzon.
"I should've known Frosty wouldn't have the spine to finish you."
"Well what can I say Wenyan? I die hard."
He took off his mask and revealed himself.
"So you know who I am under the mask."
"I also have an announcement to make about my so-called uncle," I said standing up, "He's lied to all of you. His wife was never killed by a fire bender, but left him for a bender. An Airbender no less!"
People started to gasp and mumur.
"He's been stingy of Benders ever since," Anana said, "He's no politician, he's a bully and a liar!"
"I don't care if you reveal my intentions, I will not back down, nor will I be threatened," Wenyan.
"Is this what your wife would've wanted?" Asami asked, "Think about her!"
"I do, ever since you benders appeared in our fair city, you've been nothing but trouble," Wenyan said, "Amon had the right idea about how to deal with your kind, and I think its time someone finished what he started!"
He put his mask back on.
"By the time I'm done, there will be a great purge of all benders, such as never has been or ever will be again!"
"Call off your blimp Wenyan," Kuzon said getting in a fighting stance, "That gas may have a side effect on the non benders as well!"
"That's a risk I'm willing to take."
"Well I'm not!"
Kuzon went at him with firebending.
The rest of us took the opportunity to free the other benders.
"Get away from there!" He said.
He shot a plasma blast at us and Kanji blocked it.
Kuzon pushed him back doing an air bending move.
"Fascinating, you've upgraded you're toys," he said, "I made some upgrades of my own!"
He was able to make a plasma whip.
"Alright," he said.
Wenyan tried hitting Kuzon with the whip and Kuzon did a bunch of air bending dodges to avoid getting hit.
"Is that all you got!" He said.
He then came at Wenyan with a Vulcan Jab, and ended his combo with a rising break.
As they kept fighting the other benders were freed.
President Raiko also helped out and Iroh as well.
Kirby was smashing the cages with a hammer.
"You're not going to destroy my vision of Republic City Kuzon Tao!"
He finally caught Kuzon in a hold.
He then pushed him down and stepped on him.
"I'm not all for killing a bender, but with you I can make an exception!"
He started shocking Kuzon and he was in pain.
Korra sneaked behind him with a crowbar and hit him.
She then threw the crowbar to the floor.
"Stay the hell away from him!" She said.
She went to help Kuzon up.
"Looks like we're even."
I saw Wenyan get up and grab the crowbar.
"Kuzon watch out!" I said.
I blew a gust of wind at him and he hit something electric.
He then fell to the floor.
"…..Is he dead?" Anana asked.
I looked at him.
He had a scar on his face.
"He's unconcious, but he should be down for a while," I said.
Korra looked at the blimp.
"Attention Republic City, this is Tokuga, leader of the Triple Threats and soon to be leader of Republic City!" Tokuga said, "The Avatar and your president have failed you! This portal stands for a tool of destruction and therefore must be destroyed!"
"Is that guy running for president?" Meelo asked.
"I don't think so son," Tenzin answered.
"I will make this city great again under MY rule, and starting today you will all submit and answer to me!" Tokuga said, "My first order is that the united forces be permanently withdrawn! And should he not comply, I will unleash a gas that will permanently take away bending!"
The people were starting to panic.
"Tenzin get every airbender you can and wait for my signal," Kuzon said.
"You should also know that I have the creator of Kelim enterprises on board, and I will not hesitate to kill him as well!"
"Your orders sir?" Asked Iroh.
"Follow Korra's orders, she'll know what to do," He said.
"Thank you sir."
She turned to Kuzon.
"Help evacuate the people," she said.
She was about to talk to take on the blimp but Kuzon stopped her.
"While what? I sit back and watch you sacrifice yourself? Not happening!"
"I'm asking you to help evacuate the civilians," Korra said.
"And I'm telling you no way," retorted Kuzon, "I'm your boyfriend so I stick by your side, for better or worse."
"I have to handle this alone,"
"I understand this is your responsibility, but that doesn't mean you have to handle things by yourself. What's wrong?"
"I'm…. I'm not strong enough."
"And doing this will make you strong enough?"
"Yes… no."
"Then why? How come you're trying to handle this guy without any help from us?"
"BECAUSE I'M SCARED THAT I'LL LOSE YOU AGAIN!" Korra said while shaking him.
She set him down.
"After what happened last time… I can't see that again."
Kuzon kissed her.
"If we work together you won't need to be strong enough."
"But I'm scared what might happen. How do I know things won't go the way they did last time."
"You won't know. You just keep pressing on."
"I hate to break up the moment but in case you forgot, there's a psychopath planning on releasing gas on the city." Mako interrupted.
"Not quite," Asami said.
She remembered pulling some wires loose before being put back in her cell.
The gas released but it didn't go into the city.
"That two timing snake!" Tokuga said, "Everyone grab some masks and evacuate. Wait for my signal."
Kuzon created a small bomb that could bring down the blimp.
He then brought it to Kirby and gave him instructions.
"Alright, so take this bomb and fly to the top of the blimp and wait for my signal. When I give the ok, flip this switch to activate it."
Kirby was listening.
"Afterwards, press the green button which will give us 5 minutes to evacuate after we've taken care of Tokuga. But whatever you do, don't push the red button. If you do that'll set off the bomb and the blimp will come flying down. Now repeat back what I said."
"Poyo."
"Mhm,"
"Poyo."
"That's right."
"Poyo."
He was pointing at the red button.
"No no, that's the button that'll set off the bomb. Its ok, just a leaning process. Try again."
"Poyo."
"That's right."
"Poyo."
"Uh huh."
"Poyo."
He was pointing at it again.
"Ok let's try this," Kuzon said, "Which button is the one you're supposed to avoid? Point to it."
He pointed at the red button.
"Yes."
Kuzon put him on his back and flew up joining Korra and the rest of us.
Kanji pulled the doors down and we put our gas masks on.
Kuzon jumped in and kicked Tokuga in the face.
"Your days of tormenting this city are over Tokuga!" Korra said.
"You guys keep him busy while I try and turn the ship," Anana.
Tokuga got back up.
"You guys look like you could use some fresh air."
He bashed the windows open so the gas would come out.
"Shit!" Korra said, "Anana, bring us to the spirit world!"
"Good idea," I said, "The gas won't do any harm there!"
The air benders formed a line and blew the gas away from the civilians.
Mako and Bolin followed the blimp.
"So you're counting on the spirits to help you Kuzon, well think again!"
He tried attacking Kuzon and he was dodging.
"Too slow," Kuzon said.
Korra did metal bending to pin him down.
"Kirby now!"
Kirby activated the timer on the bomb.
"Poyo!"
"You're done terrorizing people," Korra said.
"No I've only just begun."
He broke free and aimed for Kuzon.
The two of them kept fighting until Tokuga had Kuzon pinned down.
"Now I'm gonna take away your bending, this time permanently!" He said.
I jumped in the way and pushed him off.
"No one's taking anyone's bending!" I said getting in a fighting stance.
"I know I did promise Wenyan not to harm his niece, but i'm afraid there are promises I can't keep!"
He pushed me to the edge and I was close to falling.
"Saria!" Kuzon said.
Anana turned the ship super quick pushing him off.
"Get your slimy scales off my girlfriend!" She said.
"She called me her girlfriend…."
Korra, Kuzon and I did a combo move to kick him off of the ship.
Meanwhile Zhu-Li was helping evacuate the city.
"I think that's everyone."
"Help!" Said a small child.
Zhu-Li quickly ran to save her.
"Thank you Zhu-Li!" Said the mother.
Wenyan saw everything.
"NO!"
I went to Anana.
"Saria are you alright?"
"You just called me your girlfriend," I said surprised.
"Of course, because you are, aren't you?"
"Yes," I said smiling, "But I'd like to do something to seal it."
"I think I know what it is," Anana said.
We were about to kiss when we felt the ship losing altitude.
"What the hell was that?!" Kanji asked.
Korra looked to the bottom and saw Tokuga on a piece of the bridge.
"Tokuga's grabbed on to the bottom, and he's planning on taking us down."
"You're not gonna do away with me that easy!"
"Kelim I need something sharp!"
He gave Kuzon a sharp knife.
"Saria, lower me down."
"But Kuzon…"
"Just do it," Kuzon said, "Anana, increase velocity!"
"What does that mean?" Kanji said.
"It means fly as fast as you can!"
Tokuga was climbing up.
I started to lower Kuzon down so he could cut it.
Tokuga kept climbing up.
"Lower!"
"Trying!"
He saw that we were about to hit a tree.
"Anana watch out!"
Anana saw and quickly turned.
I lost my grip on Kuzon and he fell.
"KUZON!"
He was face to face with Tokuga.
"I'm done messing around!"
He grabbed one of his swords and was about to hit him.
Kanji started throwing barrels at him to distract him.
That gave Kuzon time to try and cut the bridge.
"Keep em coming!" Kanji said.
The barrels kept coming at Tokuga.
Kuzon was trying to cut the bridge in half.
Tokuga managed to kick the knife from Kuzon's hands.
"Fuck!" He said.
Tokuga then looked at Kuzon.
He was trying to burn the bridge.
"More ammo hurry!" Said Kanji.
"There's no barrels left!" I said.
Korra saw Tokuga getting ready to strike.
"Kuzon look out!"
Kuzon saw Tokuga raising his sword up.
He looked at him and then down on the bridge.
Tokuga swung his sword and decapitated Kuzon.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" I said.
I thought we had lost him.
Kuzon peaked his head up and was still alive.
"Phew," Korra said.
Kuzon revealed that Tokuga severed the bridge.
He then dropped the half Tokuga was on.
"Bye bye," he said.
Tokuga fell to the ground.
"Bombs away!" Kanji said.
Kai was on a bison and we all jumped to it.
The blimp fell to the ground, and Mako and Bolin arrested Tokuga's remaining followers.
We went to the others who greeted us with a round of applause.
We then heard a scream.
Wenyan had Zhu-Li captive.
We got in a fighting stance ready to fight.
"Ah ah ah!" He said threatening her, "One step, and I kill her."
"Wenyan this is going too far, even for you," Asami said.
"Look, its me you want, not Zhu-Li," Kuzon said surrendering, "Do whatever you want with me, just let her go."
"Well, that was easier than I anticipated," Wenyan said letting her go.
Some people got in the way.
"Stand back, he's mine."
"If you wanna get to him you're gonna have to go through me," said someone."
"And me."
"Me too."
President Raiko was in front of everyone.
"Hmmm, very well."
He stabbed Raiko with a plasma knife.
He was injured but not severely.
"Anyone else who chooses to block my view will end up like him!"
People started to move but I stood my ground.
"Your defiance has gone far enough Saria."
"You've lost Wenyan, now just leave him be!" I said.
"I can't do that! He's intervened too much. You all have."
"It doesn't have to be like this."
"I have no choice! Times have changed, the things we're doing to protect Republic City aren't enough anymore."
"But murdering benders!?"
"I'll murder a thousand benders before I let Republic City die, and I'll silence ANYONE who gets in my way!"
He knocked me out of the way and went for Kuzon.
"NO!"
Someone stopped him.
Wenyan turned around to see Chief Beifong and Cydney and other metal benders.
"Well… we're not sure about you guys, but we caught some pretty decent footage exposing Wenyan's true intentions," Cydney said.
"Wait.. how…."
"Why don't we watch our favorite part again shall we?"
Cydney showed everyone the part where Wenyan said he would kill a thousand benders.
Wenyan was arrested for his conspiracy.
"Wait, get your hands off me, you can't arrest me!"
He looked at me with a glare.
"I hope you're happy Saria, you just doomed Republic City, the doors have been barged open for any criminal to show their faces. How will the people feel safe now?! The crime wave will only get worse BECAUSE OF YOU!"
He was forced into the police car.
I wasn't gonna let his words tear me down any longer.
"I gotta admit you were right Kuzon."
"About what?"
"As long as we're together we'll make it through anything."
The two of them hugged.
I saw Kelim speaking with the spirits.
"So as of today I'm canceling my plans to turn the spirit world into an amusement park."
"Why would you do that?" I asked.
"Because I owe you, Kuzon and the avatar my life," Kelim said, "The last thing I want is to cause anymore hostility in our fair city. I'd rather keep peace in the city like the avatar."
The spirits went back home.
"We'll be watching you Kuzon, and your team of friends as well," said one of them.
Kirby chose to stay with us.
"I had you all wrong Kelim," Asami said.
"I hope this means our companies can do business in the future," Kelim said shaking her hand.
"Not quite there yet but we'll see."
Mako and Bolin approached us.
"We've looked everywhere and we didn't see Tokuga."
"I think he's gonna lay low for a while," Korra said, "But I doubt its the last we've seen of him."
3 weeks later it was the day we elect our new president.
Varrick was giving his speech about how great Zhu-Li was and about all she's done for our city.
Bolin decided to leave the forces.
Korra came in and was wearing the special suit from one of Kuzon's drawings.
Tonraq approached her.
"So how are you and Kuzon doing?" He asked.
"I thought you didn't want me talking about my personal life."
"Listen you're entitled to be angry about what I said last time you visited."
"I know the tribe has its customs…"
"But I don't want them to dictate how I talk to my own daughter. I know our traditions can be emotionally stiffing."
"I'm starting to realize that Dad."
"But I want you to know that you and Kuzon have my support no matter what."
They hugged.
"I love you Korra, no matter what you do, who you're with, or what you dress like."
"I love you too dad," Korra said.
"speaking of which, is that a special request from Kuzon?" Senna asked, "Its very nice."
Kuzon found Korra.
"You like?" Korra asked.
"Its amazing," Kuzon said, "But how'd you get that photo?"
I whistled while looking away.
They started playing some slow music.
Anana grabbed my hand and we went to the dance floor.
"We should probably join before it gets crowded," Kuzon said.
"No," Korra said, "I don't really dance."
"Yeah."
"No," Korra said laughing.
Kuzon did an air bending trick to levitate Korra near him.
Korra chuckled and joined him.
"You look really handsome," Korra said.
"Therefore I have value as your boyfriend?" Kuzon asked.
"Wait… no that's no what I…."
"I'm messing with you."
Korra giggled.
"You look handsome too."
The two of them started to dance.
"Listen closely to the song," Kuzon said.
Korra heard it. It was the song he wrote for her.
"Its beautiful."
She kissed his cheek.
"Those two make a good combo."
"I know right," I said.
Anana kissed me by surprise.
"Kuzon there's something I've been meaning to tell you," said Korra.
"Hold on, there about to announce the winner."
"And with a whopping 68 percent of the vote, Zhu-Li wins in a landslide!"
People started cheering her name.
"You did darling," Varrick said.
"I can't believe it."
"Well its really happening and its spectacular. Now go out there and do the thing!"
Zhu-Li was giving our her speech as our new president.
"Although the avatar and some new allies have been there for us, we must do our part to bring balance to the world," Zhu-Li said, "And I promise as your new president to make sure that goal is accomplished."
She also decided to donate the spirit portal to the air nation.
Korra brought Kuzon outside.
"And with that I leave you with a quote from Avatar Aang," Zhu-Li said, "The true mind can weather all the lies and illusions without being lost, the true heart can tough the poison of hatred without being harmed. Though darkness travels in the void, it always yields to purifying light!"
The audience cheered.
"Korra what's going on?" Kuzon asked.
"I've been wanting to tell you something for a while and I can no longer keep it to myself," Korra said with a smile, "Kuzon Tao….. I love you."
Kuzon smiled.
"I love you too," said Kuzon, "I always have, and I always will."
The two of them shared a kiss.
Kuzon then saw some thugs causing trouble in the streets.
"Guys, we got trouble."
We sprang into action and Korra joined us.
Although the Avatar is always here to protect the city, we're gonna do our part to.
After all, we're the knights of Cydonia!
THE END
Mouth of the River by Imagine Dragons
(Woah, now)
Oh the mouth of the river (woah, now)
Oh the mouth of the river (woah, now)
(Woah, now)
Oh the mouth of the river
I want to live a life like that
Live the life of the faithful one
Wanna bow to the floor
With everybody else want to be someone
I want to make some love
I don't want no enemies
It's the curse of a man
Always living life, living live, living just to please
Oh the mouth of the river
And the wrath of the giver
With the hands of a sinner
Oh the mouth of the river (woah, now)
Oh the mouth of the river (woah, now)
And the wrath of the giver (woah, now)
With the hands of a sinner (woah, now)
Oh the mouth of the river
Oh I'm alkaline
I'm always keeping to the basics
I'm overboard
I'm self-destructive
And self-important
And I'm anxious
Oh I'm self-assured
I'm nervous
And I'm pacing, oh I'm pacing
Oh the mouth of the river
And the wrath of the giver
With the hands of a sinner
Oh the mouth of the river (woah, now)
Oh the mouth of the river (woah, now)
And the wrath of the giver (woah, now)
With the hands of a sinner (woah, now)
Oh the mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mou-, mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mouth of the river, river, river
Oh the mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mou-, mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mouth of the river, river, river
Oh the mouth of the river
And I am going under
Oh I am going under
I am going under
Oh I am going under
I am going under
Oh I...
Oh the mouth of the river
And the wrath of the giver
With the hands of a sinner
Oh the mouth of the river (woah, now)
Oh the mouth of the river (woah, now)
And the wrath of the giver (woah, now)
With the hands of a sinner (woah, now)
Oh the mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mou-, mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mouth of the river, river, river
Oh the mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mou-, mouth of the river
Mou-, mou-, mouth of the river, river, river
Oh the mouth of the river
KUZON TAO WILL RETURN…
Wenyan was in prison and had a visitor.
"Leave us," The visitor said.
The guards left.
"I've heard you made progress," Wenyan said.
"I've identified several worthy candidates. Once we send them at the Avatar and these Knights of Cydonia, this will will never be the same."
"I'm counting on that."
"Speaking of progress you're looking better."
Wenyan looked at himself at the mirror.
"Well enough about me. Tell me more."
"How many men did you have in mind?"
"I'd like to keep it small. Everything we'll need is already at future industries."
The visitor was walking through Future Industries looking for possible technology for his plans.
"Who's our first subject?" Wenyan asked.
"A man named Zaheer who is currently serving a sentence in the white lotus prison," said the visitor, "He is…. Most eager to join us."
"Good…. Start with him."
