Asami's POV

Disarming bombs is not as easy as it looks in the movies. Not even kidding. Bumi gave us the step by step and all four of us were sweating as we got to the wires. Bolin's hands were trembling so badly that I had to do this part. There were three wires. We had to cut two of the three which will disarm the bomb. This was nerve-wracking and it didn't help that Bolin kept muttering something unintelligible under his breath.

"Bo, can you please, shut up!" I asked in an annoyed tone.

"Sorry," he muttered.

"Okay, tell me the colors," Bumi said.

"Black, red, white," I answered. "That's the order."

"Okay, now here's the moment of truth," he began. "Cut the red wire first and then the white right after."

I gulped as I took out the clippers. I have never sweated as much as I did right now. One wrong move and we were history. Literally. I took a deep breath and cut the red one. Then I held my breath for the other one. I noticed everyone else did too. I closed my eyes and cut it.

Korra's POV

Nothing happened. Amon kept pressing the trigger but nothing was happening. Either that thing didn't work, or Asami and Bolin had deactivated all the bombs, which I highly doubted. He let out a growl as he tried again to get the same results. Despite the situation I couldn't help but smile. We won! We actually won!

"You can press that button all you want," a familiar voice began. "It isn't going to work."

I turned to find Mako walking towards me. I went to him as fast as I could, and noticed his leg was bleeding. He gave me a reassuring nod as wrapped his arms around me, glaring at the fallen revolutionist.

"What have you done?" Amon growled.

Mako pulled out a small black device.

"It masks the signal," he said. "I came prepared, and your brother confirmed my suspicion before taking a long nap."

"It's over," I said standing away from Mako to face Amon.

He chuckled darkly.

"It's just beginning," he replied. "You don't understand. In spite of everything you will do for them, eventually they will hate you, why bother?"

"I was born to know and feel their suffering. To be enslaved to know what it is to be enslaved. But despite pain and suffering being my companion, I am the light. I am the hope that the world needs. Some will hate me because I didn't act sooner. Not that I had a choice. But it doesn't mean I will give up. I will fight for them because it is the right thing to do."

"I hope you appreciate, chosen one, that everything that happens from this point is on your head. The skies will rain fire, the oceans will boil, and the streets will run red with the blood of billions. Only then, after your last pitiful hope is extinguished, will you die!"

I took a step forward; ready to shut him up when something flew though the window. I looked over and cocked my head to the side when I saw a black bag and that's when it hit me. I ran towards Mako and pushed him as far away as I could before a loud explosion was heard.

Bolin's POV

I swear everyone held their breath as Asami cut the last wire. We stood in silence for about a minute after she did before sighing in relief. She did it. I pulled her into a hug and she returned the embrace happy to see that we were all alive.

"Hello? You guys still alive?" Bumi asked.

We both laughed.

"Yup, we're here," I replied.

"Good, because I have my hands full. See you guys later," he said.

Asami and I helped get the ropes off Korra's parents. Senna had a few scratches on her face and her wrists were a little burned from the ropes so I quickly took care of that. Tonraq had the same problem and it took some convincing for us to bandage it up. Again, like father like daughter.

I peeked outside and saw the coast was clear and signaled them to get out. We did as quickly and as fast as we could, in case the vests went off by a trigger or something. Toza was waiting for us outside and he opened the door for Korra's parents. We were about to board our bikes when a loud explosion was heard. I turned to look at the building. Something had gone wrong.

Asami pressed her earpiece.

"Mako?" she called.

Nothing but static.

Mako's POV

I didn't know what happened. One minute everything was fine and the next Korra pushed me as far as she could before an explosion was heard. I groaned as I sat up grabbing my head. Half of the room was destroyed but he was still alive. He was trying to crawl out of some fallen wooden boards. I got up and frantically started to look for Korra. I heard a soft moan a few feet away from me and I quickly rushed over.

Her leg was buried under some rocks. I tried to see if I could simply pull her out of it but I she let out a scream of pain. So I figured I had to take out the rocks manually. She let out whimpers with as I removed the pressure from her leg. Finally it was completely unburied.

"Mako!" I heard someone call from the earpiece.

"What?" I asked a little annoyed.

"We heard an explosion, are you ok?" Bolin asked.

"I'm fine."

"And Korra?" Asami asked.

I stood quiet.

"Mako?"

"I'm not sure, she needs medical attention," I replied noticing how much blood she was losing from a cut on her leg.

"We have her parents, and we're up front."

"Be there as soon as I can," I said.

As carefully as I could I picked up Korra in my arms, but she still admitted a few small whimpers. I got up, wincing at the pressure in my leg before making my move to leave.

Amon's POV

I didn't know where the bag had gone from. But I knew what it was the moment it came through the window. I tried crawling away but the stupid brat had done more damage than I had realized. When the explosion was over I realized half my body was buried under wooden boards. I wouldn't be getting out.

The boy looked for that little bitch. He found her and helped her up while talking to someone. If I had to guess he had an earpiece on. He picked her up and made his way out. They thought they had won. But they were wrong. I had said it myself: it was only the beginning.

"Savor your moment of triumph, brats," I said. He turned to glare at me. "But remember, victory has its price."

"Rot in hell," was all he said.

I couldn't help but laughing of both pain and amusement. They were fools if they thought the nightmare was over. Not long after I saw a familiar man make his appearance. My eyes widened at this.

"You failed me," he said.

"I did what you told me to do," I countered.

"If you would have done what I told you to do, I wouldn't have to intervene. I specifically told you to kill the girl. You went off and tried to play god by toying with her. Now look at the consequences."

"I took over the city once, I can do it again."

He laughed while shaking his head.

"You won't get the luxury of a second chance."

"What will you do?" I asked.

"I destroy what I cannot have," he replied walking away picking up the detonator. "If I cannot have Republic City, then I will burn it to the ground."

I closed my eyes and waited for death to come, and it came quickly.

Mako's POV

I noticed Korra was getting a little pale. She was in and out of consciousness as I ran through the building with her in my arms. Yes, I did have an injured leg, but it wouldn't be the first time I did this. I heard her groan as she grabbed onto my shirt.

"Mako…" she mumbled. "My parents…"

"They're alright," I replied panting a little. "We have to get out of here now."

Finally after what seemed an eternity I found the exit and made my way down the steps. I spotted the others about half a mile away from where I was at. We were half way there when bombs started to go off. They blast of them made me fall, and Korra rolled out of my arms with a grunt. I quickly picked her up and continued to make way, Korra's parents meeting me soon after.