Here is the next chapter for the new book. Hope you enjoy it.
Book 2: Spirits
Chapter 2: Lights of the South
It's morning and Korra wakes up and she finds Sasuke already awake.
"You're up early." Korra said.
"I can say the same to you." Sasuke said.
"I'm so looking forward to learning about spirits and how to fix everything in the South." Korra said.
"I can see that. Guess we should get going." Sasuke said.
"You're coming too?" Korra asked.
"Well, I'm interested in this whole spirit stuff, so might as well watch you train under Unalaq." Sasuke said.
"Okay. Let's go." Korra said.
"You're not forgetting about something, are you?" A voice asked and they turn to see Kakashi and with him are Sakura, Shikamaru, Kiba, Lee, and Neji and Sasuke sighs.
"Leave me alone while we're there please. I thought that was the deal." Sasuke said.
"It is, but remember, treat us like we're still comrades." Kakashi said.
"Whatever. Just don't even try to do anything to antagonize him." Korra said.
"What?" Sakura asked.
"Let's get going." Sasuke said.
On a nearby cliff a dark spirit appears and looks over the festival and later Korra and Sasuke arrive on Naga while the Leaf Shinobi arrive on foot and they find Unalaq waiting for the Avatar.
"You're early." Unalaq said.
"Really? I thought we were late." Shikamaru said.
"Talking to Korra, dumbass." Sasuke said annoyed.
"Yeah, thanks for that." Shikamaru said also annoyed.
"Anyway, Korra, I didn't think you liked waking up this early. You complained about that before during pro-bending practice." Sasuke said.
"What can I say? I'm pumped up to learn that Unalaq spirit fighting." Korra said.
"Yeah, when're we gonna start fighting more spirits?" Kiba asked.
"I am ready to observe that and learn from it." Lee said.
"He's not gonna teach Korra to fight spirits, idiots." Sasuke said bluntly.
"Indeed. I'm here to help Avatar Korra begin her spiritual training." Unalaq said.
"Boring…" Kiba said but Sasuke elbows him.
"So, where do we start?" Korra asked.
"We're going to one of the most remote places in the world, the long neglected spiritual center of your tribe, the South Pole." Unalaq said.
"Sounds like an expedition." Sasuke said.
"Oh, indeed it is, young Uchiha." Unalaq said.
"So, Korra will be training about spirits in the South Pole. Interesting." Kakashi said.
"As in, the wilderness of the South Pole, to be precise?" Neji asked.
"Yes." Unalaq answered.
"We're going to a cold wasteland?" Sakura asked.
"If you don't like it, Sakura, you can just stay here or go back to the Leaf." Sasuke said.
"Sasuke…" Kakashi warned.
"Hmph." Sasuke said.
"Going there will be more than just training, by neglecting the spirits, the people of the South have brought darkness upon themselves and it threatens our whole tribe. We must set things right. The Southern Water Tribe depends on you, Korra." Unalaq said.
"That must have explained why that spirit attacked us the other night." Sasuke said.
"A dangerous trip to the South Pole? Sasuke?" Korra asked.
"Where you go, I'll go." Sasuke said.
"Count us in." Kakashi said eye smiling and Sakura nods while holding onto Sasuke much to the Uchiha's annoyance while Kiba pounds his fist smirking and Akamaru whimpers a bit while Shikamaru just yawns not caring while Lee is doing stretches to prepare himself for the trip while Neji crosses his arms ready for what will happen.
Everyone starts to get ready for their trip for the South Pole.
"You seem pretty excited to get in touch with spirits, Korra." Sasuke said.
"Well, I'm both excited and nervous at the same time." Korra said.
"Don't worry. If anything goes wrong, I'm here." Sasuke said.
"Thanks, Sasuke. I know I'll count on you." Korra said.
"Even though we're dealing with spirits even we couldn't beat?" Kiba asked.
"Like I said, don't like it, stay here or piss off." Sasuke said.
"You know what…" Kiba was cut off.
"Enough. Look, we'll be fine as long as we stick together and work together through anything." Kakashi said.
"Do what you want." Korra said.
"Aren't Mako and Bolin going with us too?" Sasuke asked.
"I said they could help out. Bolin's probably with Eska now and I don't know where Mako is." Korra said.
Meanwhile at the Southern Air Temple which is covered by clouds Oogi flies for the temple while Tenzin is driving him.
"There it is, the Southern Air Temple. Isn't it magnificent?" Tenzin asked.
On the temple two Air Acolytes are sweeping and feeding ring-tailed lemurs and they see Oogi flying in and lands in front of them.
"Master Tenzin, welcome!" One of the Air Acolytes said.
"Good to see you again, Abbot Shung." Tenzin said bowing to Abbot Shung.
"Is there anything you need? Water? Dandelion greens? Ahh, perhaps you'd like to center yourself by meditating in the gardens?" Shung offered.
"No thank you, I'm fine." Tenzin said.
"You must be the honorable Pema! Please, accept these gifts!" Shung said as he offers an odd contraption. "This is an ancient Airbender head shaver we've refurbished just for you." Shung said.
"Oh, okay…?" Tenzin said unsure.
"And Pema, these flowers once filled the mountainside." Shung said offering a massive bouquet of flowers. "Now, they can brighten up your room." Shung said.
"That's…sweet? You…didn't have to…" Pema said also unsure.
"Nonsense! Whatever you need is yours. Anything for the mother of the next generations of Airbenders." Shung said.
One of the Air Acolytes offers a book to Jinora.
"No! That gift is MINE!" Ikki yelled snatching the book.
"You don't even like to read!" Jinora yelled but Ikki sticks her tongue out making Pema embarrassed.
"Yep, those are the world's next generations of Airbenders." Pema said.
Just then Meelo appears from behind the Acolytes and has a lemur in his hands.
"Mommy, Daddy! Look! I finally got a lemur! I'm gonna name him…Poki!" Meelo said but the lemur flies off and Meelo chases after it with his air scooter. "Poki, come back!" Meelo called.
Kya and Bumi are unloading supplies off Oogi and Bumi is carrying most of the bags.
"S'cuse me, a little help here?" Bumi asked frustrated.
"Sorry, I thought you were the servants." An Air Acolyte said.
"We're Tenzin's brother and sister!" Bumi said.
"Avatar Aang had more children? The world is filled with more Airbenders?" The Acolyte asked.
"We're not Airbenders." Kya said slightly upset.
"Oh, I'm so sorry." The Acolyte said bowing and the two glance at each other.
Meanwhile Korra and Sasuke are getting ready for their journey and Sasuke is placing his things on an arctic camel.
"Well, a new adventure awaits us." Sasuke said.
"Yeah, looking forward to it?" Korra asked.
"You know it." Sasuke said.
"And with me coming along, I'll make sure to keep my eye on you." Sakura said winking making Sasuke cringe.
Just then Mako arrives with two bags and places them on Naga's sides.
"Didn't you say Bolin's coming too?" Sasuke asked.
"He said he'd be here, but I can't worry about it. I have to make sure Korra has everything she needs for a safe trip and it's the same to you." Mako said.
"Thanks for that, Captain Expedition." Korra said amusingly.
"I think we'll be fine. A ninja always prepares himself for a journey before a mission." Sasuke said.
"Still got your Leaf experience, huh?" Mako asked.
"With me being in a different country, I make it a practice." Sasuke said.
"You still have your wits about you, Sasuke. Impressive." Kakashi said eye smiling but Sasuke rolls his eyes.
"Besides, Sasuke has me." Sakura said.
"With what? I haven't even seen you do anything but get in his way. That, and Sasuke can do fine without you." Mako said.
"Well, can you do any Medical Ninjustu? Did you train under the Fifth Hokage? No, you didn't." Sakura said.
"Then, why did you abandon your training under Tsunade now?" Sasuke asked.
"To see you, of course. I haven't seen you since you've left." Sakura said.
"Besides, you've probably forgot I have a sense of smell of a dog." Kiba said.
"I can think and plan for something when I need to." Shikamaru said.
"I am excellent at Taijutsu." Lee said.
"I have the Byakugan and the Gentle Fist." Neji said.
"Well, I have the Sharingan, Chidori, Fire Style, I'm just as capable of Ninjutsu, I'm good at Shuriken Jutsu, and oh yeah, I have the freakin' Curse Mark as my final resort!" Sasuke said.
"Sasuke…" Kakashi was cut off.
"Yeah, yeah. I get it. 'Treat us like your comrades and let us work together with you', blah, blah, blah!" Sasuke said.
"Sheesh, what's his issue?" Kiba asked.
"Probably you guys getting in the way, as usual." Korra said and Kakashi sighs.
"Clearly, spending time with you has given him a stubborn influence." Kakashi said.
"Not my fault. I treated him like a little a brother, unlike Itachi." Korra said.
"Wait, did he…" Kakashi was cut off.
"Uh, yeah. He told us about how his clan was killed by his own brother and no one was there for him." Korra said.
"I was." Kakashi said.
"But he was the one, who abandoned US." Kiba said.
"Well, now he's much happier with me than you." Korra said.
Just then a motor sound is heard and she sees someone driving a snowmobile and it's Tonraq driving it.
"Is Tonraq coming too?" Sasuke asked.
"I…didn't invite him." Korra said.
"Tonraq, what do you want?" Unalaq asked not really happy to see his brother.
"I heard you're taking Korra to the South Pole. I'm coming." Tonraq said crossing his arms.
"Absolutely not! You're a distraction to Korra and a hindrance to what needs to be done." Unalaq said.
"My daughter is not going without me! She needs someone to watch after her." Tonraq said.
"Dad, why do you always think you know what's best for me?" Korra asked.
"Because he's your father. That's what fathers do." Kakashi said.
"No, it's because he's misguided. The sad truth is it's his men, like your father, who have put the Spirit World out of balance. He's ignored my warnings in the past and he hasn't learned since." Unalaq said and Korra is shocked to hear this and same for Sasuke.
"What?" Sasuke asked.
"What happened in the past?" Korra asked.
"It doesn't matter. What matters is the Everstorm." Tonraq said.
"Everstorm?" Mako asked.
"What's that?" Neji asked.
"It's a massive blizzard that has battered the South Pole for decades." Tonraq answered.
"Great. Just what we need." Shikamaru said sarcastically.
"I'm coming, unless you think you can stop me." Tonraq said glaring at Unalaq who glares back.
"Guys! Hey, wait for me!" A voice called and they see Bolin on is slick snowmobile with an attached sidecar and is wearing a snowsuit with Varrick's industries logo on it. "Check it out! I'm traveling in style!" Bolin said but his elbow slips making the snowmobile jerk forward. "Sorry, still getting used to the throttle." Bolin said.
"Where'd you even get that?" Mako asked.
"I got it from Varrick!" Bolin said.
"You mean that crazy rich man Asami had a business deal with?" Sasuke asked.
"Yeah and he's awesome! He also gave me this fancy snowsuit! It's inflatable, with an internal heater, emergency beacon, and food ration pouches! If I get lost, I can survive in this thing for like a month! Who wants freeze dried cucumberquats?" Bolin offered some treats.
"Okay, no comment for everything." Sakura said.
"What's wrong? Did I interrupt a conversation?" Bolin asked.
"No, the conversation is over." Sasuke said.
"Dad, you can come if you want, but don't try to interfere with my training." Korra said.
Everyone starts to depart with Sasuke getting on his arctic camel and Sakura tries to get on.
"Ride with someone else but me." Sasuke said and Sakura gets off and rides on a different arctic camel.
Eska approaches Bolin.
"Does this sidecar have capacity for two passengers?" Eska asked in her usual monotoned voice.
"Sure does, but uh…who's gonna drive?" Bolin asked.
Later Bolin is hunched over in disappointment with his hood over his head as both Eska and Desna are riding on the sidecar while Bolin is the one driving and Kiba is coming to the side with his camel-yak.
"Well, whaddya know? Looks like…" Kiba was cut off.
"Go away, Kiba." Bolin said bitterly.
"Poor Bolin…" Mako said feeling bad for his brother riding on his younger brother's right side with his camel-yak.
Korra approaches Unalaq as they are traveling through the night sky which has a shade of blue with faded clouds.
"So, once we get to the South Pole, then what happens?" Korra asked.
"You will open an ancient spirit portal." Unalaq answered.
"Wait, she'll open a what now?" Sasuke asked.
"At the South Pole, there is a portal that connects our world to the Spirit World, but it has been long closed." Unalaq said.
"Interesting. So, there's a portal connecting between the humans and spirits." Kakashi said.
"And is that why these evil spirits are attacking?" Sakura asked.
"Were you not paying attention? The spirits are NOT evil!" Sasuke said annoyed making Sakura get taken aback.
"You are right. They're not evil. There is light and dark in them all. When unbalanced, the darkness takes over." Unalaq said.
"That's doesn't sound promising." Lee said.
Just then the Everstorm starts to occur and thunder starts roaring loudly.
"That must be the Everstorm…" Sasuke said.
"If you can open the portal in time, balance will be restored." Unalaq said.
"In time…?" Neji asked.
"What do you mean by that?" Korra asked.
"There's a reason the Glacier Spirits Festival ends on the Winter Solstice. That's when the Spirit World and the physical world are close together. Only then can the Avatar open the portal." Unalaq said.
"The Winter Solstice?" Kakashi asked.
"But that's tomorrow." Korra said.
"Indeed. We can't afford to wait another year." Unalaq said.
Just then fog starts covering everyone and a dark spirit appears in the distance watching the group and both Naga and Akamaru start growling.
"Easy, Naga." Korra said.
"You're okay, buddy." Kiba said.
The fog starts clearing and the same dark spirit which is now joined by two more arrive.
"What are those?" Bolin asked with fear in his voice.
"Those must be dark spirits." Sasuke said and Korra has a little look of worry and the fog starts picking up again hiding the dark spirits.
"Let's keep moving. We have to find a safe place to set up camp." Tonraq said driving away.
"Good idea." Kakashi said as they follow him.
The group later arrive at a cave and are around a campfire as their camel-yaks are tied near the cave and Sakura sees Sasuke a few feet from the others and so she slowly approaches him.
"Um, Sasuke, are you okay?" Sakura asked.
"I'm keeping watch. Making sure dark spirits don't come her." Sasuke said.
"I can help you. You can do that while close to the fire and even you have to eat." Sakura said.
"I don't need your concern. Just leave me alone." Sasuke said.
"Well, I'll watch with you." Sakura said.
"Sakura…" Sasuke was cut off.
"I'm not taking 'no' for an answer. I want to be by your side again." Sakura said.
"Fine, but stay a few meters from me." Sasuke said.
"Okay." Sakura said.
"So, Uncle, why do you think the dark spirits are following us?" Korra asked.
"Can we not talking about dark spirits, please?" Bolin asked scooting close to Eska.
"The hell's wrong with you?" Kiba asked.
"My brother doesn't like ghost stories, for your information." Mako said.
"Whatever. I ain't scared of ghost stories." Kiba said.
"Boo." Sasuke said making the Inuzuka scream. "Yeah, not scared." Sasuke smirking.
"Screw you." Kiba said annoyed.
"Don't worry. I'll protect you, my feeble turtle-duck." Eska said.
"Thank you." Bolin said.
"This isn't a ghost story. This is real." Unalaq said.
"Now, that's more interesting. What happened?" Sasuke asked.
"The spirits are angry because HE'S here." Unalaq said looking at Tonraq.
"Hold on. I get you two don't see eye-to-eye, but I doubt Tonraq's the reason why dark spirits are attacking us." Kakashi said.
"That's because you don't know the entire story." Unalaq said and turns to her niece. "Haven't you ever wondered how your father ended up at the South Pole? Why he's never taken you to visit his homeland in the North?" Unalaq asked.
"I did hear he left the North and the throne was given to you instead, but he said it wasn't the time." Sasuke said.
"That's because it isn't." Tonraq said glaring at Unalaq.
"You're right. You should have told your daughter a long time ago." Unalaq said.
"Told me what?!" Korra asked.
"Tonraq, just tell us what's really going on. Why does your brother think the spirits are angry because of you." Sasuke said and Tonraq sighs.
"I left the North, because…I was banished." Tonraq said shocking everyone including Kakashi.
"Banished?" Kakashi asked.
"Now we are getting somewhere! We are about to a backstory!" Lee cheered.
"Calm yourself, Lee." Neji said.
"You were banished from the North? Why?" Korra asked.
"Because I almost destroyed the entire tribe." Tonraq answered.
"How?" Sasuke asked.
"Twenty years ago, I was general in the Northern Water Tribe, sworn to protect my people." Tonraq explained.
Flashback:
A young Tonraq is standing before other soldiers holding their weapons ready for anything and just then Tonraq hears a galloping sound and he sees a young Unalaq riding to him.
"Brother! We're being attacked!" Unalaq informed and Tonraq charges back to the Northern Tribe which is being attacked by barbarians.
Villagers are running as the barbarians are attacking the city and one of them was about to attack with his spear but then a stream of water knocks the spear out of the barbarian's hand and it's Tonraq who starts bending water from the rivers to strike along with his fellow warriors and the barbarians start to retreat and run out of the city and Tonraq lets out a cry of victory.
"I drove them out of the city and deep into the frozen tundra. We tracked them down deep into an ancient forest. Many believed this forest was the home to spirits and the barbarians retreated there because they thought we wouldn't attack them in such hallowed grounds. They thought wrong." Tonraq narrated the flashback.
Tonraq and the other soldiers arrive at a forest in the tundra looking for any hiding barbarians and he manages to find them hiding behind the trees and uses snow into water and sends their water attacks at the barbarians creating a large wave of water to wash away the barbarians but also flooding the forest and they've apprehended the barbarians.
"We captured the barbarians, but in the process, we destroyed the forest. I didn't realize the consequences of what I had done. By destroying the forest, I unknowingly let loose angry spirits. They threaten to destroy everything, the entire city." Tonraq explained.
At night Tonraq is sleeping but then he hears something and so he gets off and looks outside to see a large dark spirit attacking the city and so Tonraq tries to attack with two water whips but the dark spirit lashes with its tentacles and it tries to attack again but then water surrounds the spirit and it starts glowing a different color and it's Unalaq bending the water and then surrounds four other dark spirits into purification and the spirits return to the forest disappearing.
"Unalaq was able to guide the spirits back to the forest, but by then, the damage had been done. For being the cause of much devastation, my father banished me from the Northern Water Tribe in shame. That's when I came to the South and started a new life." Tonraq explained.
In the Northern Tribe throne room Tonraq's father who is the Chief banishes Tonraq and Tonraq starts sailing away from the North taking one last look at his former home.
Flashback End.
After the story everyone is shocked.
"So, that's why you left the North and the throne was given to Unalaq." Sasuke said.
"I had no idea. Trying to do something for your home, but one reckless mistake and you will be punished for it." Kakashi said.
"Whoa, so YOU were supposed to be Chief, but then HE became Chief. No wonder you guys don't like each other." Bolin said but Sasuke and Mako both elbow him. "Ow, isn't that what happened?" Bolin asked.
"I can't believe you kept this from me." Korra said disappointed.
"I was protecting you from the shame I brought on the family." Tonraq said.
"Why do you keep hiding things from me and then telling me it's for my own protection? I'm tired of you protecting me." Korra said walking away.
"Korra." Tonraq said.
"You know, it's fine you want to protect Korra, but she's right. Hiding things never solve anything. When will these lies end?" Sasuke asked walking off.
"Sasuke." Sakura said.
"Don't, Sakura. I already know how Sasuke is when he's angry, but something tells me you don't want to get on Korra's bad side." Kakashi said.
"You're right. You don't." Mako said.
Meanwhile at the Southern Air Temple in a statue room Tenzin and Jinora arrive in it and they find many statues of previous Avatars.
"Wow. The statue room." Jinora said amazed.
"That's right, Jinora, the most sacred place in the entire Southern Air Temple. Here, you will find statues of EVERY Avatar, who ever lived." Tenzin said and looks around. "Where are your brother and sister?" Tenzin asked.
Just then Meelo and Ikki appear behind Tenzin on their air scooters racing against each other.
"You can't catch me! I'm the greatest air scooterer of all time!" Meelo said but he trips and crashes into a statue.
"Meelo!" Tenzin said running for his son.
Jinora walks over to the statue of Aang but as she's looking at the statue her eyes start dilating and she looks behind to see if anyone's here but there is no one.
Meanwhile at the Southern tundra the group continue their journey through the cold wilderness and as they keep traveling Tonraq rides to Korra on his snowmobile.
"Korra, you have every right to be angry at me, but I don't want you to make the same mistake I made. I should have never gone into that forest and we shouldn't be going to the South Pole now. Spirits and the physical world should remain separate." Tonraq said.
"Dad, it's my job to be the bridge between the spirits and the physical world and I finally have a chance to live up to my potential. Sasuke understands and so does Tenzin. Why can't you?" Korra said.
"You don't even know if what Unalaq said is true." Tonraq said.
"You want proof? Look into the sky." Unalaq said pointing at the sky and they look up to see the sky having no stars and the moon is hardly visible.
"What does THAT mean?" Kiba asked.
"Where I'm from, the spirits are at peace and they light up in the dark." Unalaq said.
"The Northern Lights." Korra said.
"Yes. There used to be lights at the South as well, but during the Hundred Year War, the South was thrown out of balance and the lights disappeared. When the war ended, the North helped rebuild you physically, but we have not rebuilt you spiritually. Now, the spirits no longer dance in your skies. Instead, they rampage in the Everstorm." Unalaq said.
"That must be awful." Lee said.
"I think we're here." Mako said as they arrive at a cliff and they see the Everstorm raging from a distance and a large cloud emits lightning and thunder as it roars.
"That must be the Everstorm." Neji said.
"What was your first clue?" Sasuke asked sarcastically earning a glare from the Hyuga.
They continue for the storm and everyone have their hoods over their heads.
"I didn't think it'd be this cold." Sakura said.
"What'd you expect, a tropical island?" Sasuke asked.
"You know what…" Kiba was cut off.
"Okay, everyone calm down." Kakashi said sternly.
Just then a sound is heard.
"What was that?" Kiba asked.
"I think it's just the wind." Sasuke said but another sound is heard.
"Doesn't sound like the wind. Is that what I think it is…?" Bolin asked.
"Depends what you think it is." Neji said.
"A dark spirit?" Bolin asked fearfully.
"Maybe." Neji said.
"We must keep moving." Unalaq said looking up at angry spirits and their growling gets even stronger.
"I'm not liking this…" Sakura said.
"Same here." Bolin said.
"Stay calm." Kakashi said.
"Yeah. There's no reason to…" Mako was cut off as a dark spirit rises from under him and takes the supplies.
"Panic?" Sasuke finished and Mako nods.
Just then more dark spirits emerge from the snow scaring the camel-yaks who gallop in fear and one of the dark spirits takes Unalaq's supplies and another grabs Korra's and Korra tries to control Naga who is standing on her hind legs causing the Avatar to fall and then chases after the spirit but then another dark spirit emerges but Tonraq bends an ice wall but the dark spirit flies over it.
"Korra, look out!" Sasuke called grabbing the Avatar while using Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu to strike at the dark spirit who dodges and knocks the Uchiha aside and another dark spirit enters Bolin's snowmobile.
"Oh, it's in the engine!" Bolin cried and the engine explodes in smoke as the dark spirit exists and the snowmobile goes out of control and speeds off into the tundra.
"Bolin!" Mako called.
Sasuke throws shurikens while Shikamaru throws explosive kunais while Kakashi throws a giant shuriken at the dark spirits who dodge every throw and tries to attack but Lee tries to deliver rapid punches followed by a spin kick while Neji attacks with his Gentle Fists while Kiba uses Tunneling Fang but the dark spirits swat at them sending them back and Korra and Mako unleash fire blasts and then Korra tries Unalaq's purification on one of the dark spirits stunning it but it manages to fight the purification and pins Korra to the ground and before it could attack again Unalaq purifies it making the spirit leave and Sasuke runs to the Avatar.
"You okay?" Sasuke asked.
"Yeah…" Korra answered.
"What about everyone else?" Mako asked and he hears screaming.
"Apparently, not Bolin." Kiba said.
Bolin who is still in his snowmobile which is still going out of control is holding onto the handle bars while Desna and Eska are still with him and have no fear.
"I can't stop it!" Bolin said.
"I'll save you." Eska said as she and Desna jump out of the snowmobile while talking Bolin with them and the snowmobile crashes into a cliff and explodes.
Desna and Eska slide down the snow as Bolin's snowsuit inflates.
"I'm a raft!" Bolin said as they slide back down to meet the others.
"So, you're okay?" Sasuke asked.
"Yeah. Can someone deflate me please?" Bolin asked and Sasuke uses his kunai to deflate it and Eska helps with making ice spikes. "Thank you." Bolin said.
Kakashi looks around to see destroyed supplies on the ground.
"There goes our equipment." Kakashi said.
"What're we supposed to do now?" Sakura asked.
"There's only one way. We have to turn back." Tonraq said.
"No! The solstice is tonight and we're so close." Unalaq said.
"This mission is too dangerous. We're leaving." Tonraq said.
"No, Dad. YOU'RE leaving." Korra said harshly.
"Korra…" Kakashi was cut off.
"Stay out of this." Korra said to the Jonin who sighs and she turns to back to her father. "Unalaq was right; you are a hinderance to this mission. I think it's best you leave." Korra said turning away and Tonraq looks down.
"Look, I'll stay with Korra, but maybe you should go home." Sasuke said.
"If that's what you want." Tonraq said as he gets back on his snowmobile.
"I'll keep an eye on her for you." Sasuke said.
"Thank you, Sasuke. I know I'll always count on you when my daughter's involved." Tonraq said.
"I'll do the same, sir." Mako said.
"Thank you, Mako." Tonraq said placing his hands on Sasuke's and Mako's shoulders before driving off.
Sasuke walks to Korra.
"I know you have an issue with Tonraq now, but you two REALLY need to talk to each other later." Sasuke said.
"I guess. I just wish he started trusting me." Korra said.
"This may not be any of my business, but I'm sure he does. He's just trying to look after you. He's your father. That's what they do. You are his only child, after all, no matter how old you are." Kakashi said.
"An only child, who he kept locked up for thirteen years." Korra said.
"Look, I know your feelings are hurt, I would be upset about that too, but staying mad at your father won't make it better. When this is over, TRY to work things out with him. Tell him how you felt, like you did with Tenzin." Sasuke said.
"You're always smart for a kid your age. I don't know what I'd do without you." Korra said.
"Let's open this portal and lead your father and the entire Southern Water Tribe to the right direction. We don't have much time." Unalaq said.
They continue journey and Korra is talking to Mako.
"So, what exactly were you, Sasuke, and my dad talking about?" Korra asked.
"Nothing, he's just worried about you, like Sasuke and Kakashi said." Mako said.
"He should know I can take care of myself. I get it, he does this because he cares. I just want his trust." Korra said.
"And like Kakashi said, I'm sure he does." Mako said.
"By asking me to abandon my mission? It's like he doesn't." Korra said.
"We all just wanna help. You have to trust that we're here for you." Mako said.
"Otherwise, we wouldn't be going with you." Sasuke said.
"We have arrived." Unalaq said as they arrive at the interior of the South Pole and there is a large forest of trees with frozen trunks and there is a bright eerie blue glow.
"Trees frozen in place." Korra said.
"It's just like the sacred forest Tonraq destroyed in the North." Unalaq said.
"So, what now?" Kakashi asked.
"Korra, you must find your way to the heart of the forest, where the dormant spiritual portal lies. From here, you're on your own." Unalaq said.
"She can't go alone." Mako said.
"Yeah! We go with her!" Bolin said.
"No, Unalaq's right." Sasuke said and everyone looks at the Uchiha.
"Sasuke?" Korra asked.
"Sometimes, going alone can make someone stronger. Besides, you won't be alone. I'll be here in case you need backup." Sasuke said.
"You are a wise ninja, boy." Unalaq said.
"Seriosuly?" Kiba asked.
"I trust Sasuke's words." Lee said.
"Very well. Good luck, Avatar." Neji said.
"Yeah, try not to get lost. It'll be a drag to bust you out." Shikamaru said.
"But I don't have any connection to the spirits. It seems like they hate me." Korra said.
"You have to believe in yourself, just like I believe in you." Unalaq said.
"He's right. Believe in yourself and you might succeed." Kakashi said eye smiling.
"Let the past Avatars inside you guide you. Let them help you find the light in the dark." Unalaq said.
"Be careful." Mako said as they hug.
Korra walks into the forest leaving everyone.
"Sasuke…" Sakura stops talking.
"I know she'll be fine." Sasuke said and Kakashi places his hand on his shoulder.
"We all know she'll be fine. I know you have full faith in her as she does for you." Kakashi said.
Korra arrives deeper into the forest with an uncertain look but then something appears and they are two snake-like spirits coming at her but she starts running but the snake spirits wrap themselves around the Avatar and another spirit attacks her but she unleashes a blast of fire and manages to free herself using Airbending but the snake spirits charge again at Korra who makes an ice wall and separates them from her and arrives at a cave where she finds a glowing dome.
"The spirit portal." Korra said.
Meanwhile at the Southern Air Temple in a room Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo are sleeping but Jinora wakes up and walks through the halls in a dazed state and she arrives at the statue room where she snaps out of her dazed state and comes across a statue of an unknown Avatar.
"What Avatar is this?" Jinora asked.
Back at the spirit portal Korra stares at it.
"The light in the dark." Korra said and she starts delivering a punch at the frozen portal with Airbending but no effect and so she tries Firebending but nothing. "Why isn't this opening?" Korra asked but then more dark spirits appear outside and start attacking the roof. "C'mon, portal, open!" Korra yelled still bending at the portal but more spirits break through the roof and they go for Korra and grab her waist but she Firebends at the portal but no effect and she's going for the dark spirits but then Korra enters the Avatar State and breaks free but the spirits grab her again she tries to reach the portal and later she places her finger on the portal and an orange ring forms and the ground starts to crack creating a blast and the spirits vanish.
At the South Pole a green beam of light rises and causes the Southern lights to appear and the Everstorm starts to disappear.
"The spirits dancing in the sky." Korra said.
Meanwhile Jinora is staring at the statue which starts glowing shocking her.
Meanwhile Sasuke and the others watch the bright light emerging from the portal.
"I can't believe it." Mako said.
"She did it." Sasuke said small smiling.
"It's beautiful." Bolin said rubbing his eye.
"I agree!" Lee said as tears start flowing from his face.
"It's not that special." Shikamaru said.
"Shuddup, Shikamaru." Kiba said.
Unalaq grins at the site and Tonraq is speeding through the tundra and he looks up at the sky to see the lights.
"She did it." Tonraq said.
Korra then walks back out of the forest.
"Korra, you're back!" Bolin said hugging Korra but then an ice wall separates the two.
"Why are you initiating physical contact with another woman?" Eska asked and Bolin laughs fearfully.
"I knew you could do it." Sasuke said.
"Thanks for believing in me." Korra said and she turns to Unalaq. "Everything you said was true." Korra said.
"Avatar Korra, you have taken the first step in bringing balance back to the South and soon, the whole world." Unalaq said.
"You never cease to amaze me." Mako said hugging the Avatar.
"Thanks, and I'm sorry for being such a total pain. Things were really stressful and confusing. It's hard being the Avatar." Korra said.
"It's even harder being the Avatar's boyfriend." Mako said jokingly.
"And it's even harder being the Avatar's little brother." Sasuke said small smiling.
"Wait, what?" Kiba asked.
"You wouldn't understand." Sasuke said.
"Actually, I think I do." Kakashi said eye smiling.
The next day everyone returns to the Southern Water Tribe and Sasuke starts getting off his camel-yak.
"I'd say that a mission success." Kakashi said.
"Yeah, and thanks for helping." Sasuke said.
"You're thanking US?" Lee asked.
"I suppose if you guys are staying for a while, I guess I should treat you like comrades, but let's get something straight, I'm much more at home with Korra than in the Leaf." Sasuke said.
"I can see that and I haven't been this much proud of how you've grown yourself." Kakashi said.
Just then they hear something and Sasuke joins Korra, Mako, and Unalaq by a cliff and they look down to see a number of large battleships nearing the Southern harbor and troops are marching toward the city.
"What's going on? Who are they?" Sasuke asked.
"Those are troops from the North." Korra said.
"What are they doing here?" Kakashi asked Unalaq.
"Opening the spirit portal was only the first step in getting the Southern Water Tribe back on its righteous path. There's more difficult work to be done before our two tribes are truly united." Unalaq said and Sasuke and Korra share unsure looks.
"Something tells me this is not a good thing." Lee said.
"You're not alone on that." Shikamaru said.
"Somehow, I knew something's off about Unalaq. Whatever he's doing, nothing good will come from it." Sasuke said in his mind having a worried expression.
There's the new chapter. Hope you enjoyed it and I'll see you in the next chapter. See ya then!