Eastern Air Temple, Courtyard
Oogi was spotted by Meelo, Pema, and Ikki.
"Dad's back!" Meelo excitedly shouted.
Oogi landed and Tenzin hopped off carrying Jinora.
"What happened to Jinora?" Pema asked concerned.
Tenzin passed her to Pema. "She'll be fine. She just needs to rest. I need you to look after the kids. There's something we must do."
"You were unsuccessful in closing the portals." Pema stated.
Bara nodded, "Yes, and now we must seek help and get our team together."
"We need to stop Unalaq before Vaatu is freed." Korra stated firmly.
Prison, Night
The cell door opened, and a Metal Bender said, "You have a visitor."
Mako stood as his brother walked into the room. "Bolin, were you… What are you wearing?"
Bolin was dressed in a suit. "I'm dressed for the big finally of Nuktuk, Hero of the South." Bolin's smile faded. "I'm sorry Mako, but I wasn't able to get you out. I tried everything."
Mako sighed, "Then could you at least do me one favor?"
Bolin nodded determined. "Anything."
"I know Varrick has done some good for you, but I'm sure it's been him committing these recent crimes. Tonight, should be no different. This is a big event, and I believe Varrick will try something.
I need you to keep your eyes peeled. Patrol the hallways because people up to no good will use those to get around knowing no one will be up and about during one of your mover."
Bolin nodded, "You got it."
"By the way, where is Asami?" Mako asked.
"I asked her to come, but she said she couldn't. Said this reminded her of her dad." Bolin replied.
Mako nodded and hugged his brother. "Stay safe out there."
Bolin hugged him back. "I haven't given up on you Mako. I'll try everything I can, once more, to get you out."
They parted, and Bolin left the room as the officer bent the door back into place.
South Pole: Cliff Overlooking the Village, Sunset…
Tonraq and every Bender and Warrior stood ready to attack.
One of his men asked, "Should we wait one more day. Korra may still come with reinforcements."
"We can't wait any longer." Tonraq stated.
"If I know Korra, she'll arrive as the battle is in full swing. Your daughter will be here." Katara assured.
Tonraq nodded, "I do not doubt that. Where will you be during the fight Master Katara?"
"I'll be along soon." She turned towards the ships. "I'm going to clear our harbor first."
Tonraq nodded before turning to the gathered Southerners. "The time has come! Today we take back what is ours! We take back our city!"
Everyone cheered and all but Katara set off down the cliff ready to take the fight to the Northerners. They rang the bells.
Pro Bending Arena
Pabu and Naga, dressed in their makeup, took pictures with the kids as Bolin's limo pulled up to the red carpet. He got out and helped Asami out to cheers from the people.
"I have to say Bolin, I thought you'd have come to this thing with Ginger." Asami stated.
Bolin said, "After Eska, I'm more careful about the types of girl I try to date. She was only into me when we were on screen playing our characters. I'd much rather show up with a good friend any day."
Asami smiled, "Someday you'll make a girl very happy."
Bolin nodded and held out his arm. "Shall we."
She took it. "We shall."
They walked down the red carpet and into the arena where they bumped into Iroh.
"General Iroh, what are you doing here?" Bolin asked.
Iroh looked at them. "Ah, well a few days ago I asked President Raiko why he wasn't deploying us to the South. He replied that he was searching for a peaceful solution keeping my ship stationed here in Republic City. Me and my men having nothing better to do, and they suggested we come watching this mover. I saw no objections.
"Since you're here, why don't you come watch with us." Bolin offered. "We got some pretty good seats."
Iroh nodded, "Very well. This will be more enjoyable around friends anyways." He walked with them. "Would either of you know where Bara is?"
Asami nodded, "I was told they were leaving to get help from the Fire Lord and your grandfather."
Iroh nodded. "A wise choice. They will most certainly aid the South."
Raiko and his wife arrived to be greeted by Varrick. He explains what he brought in as he walks them to the arena. He says he hopes this will change Raiko's mind about helping the Southern Water Tribe.
On Stage, a Bit Later…
Varrick appeared and introduced the finale part to Nuktuk's movie. He hoped it would inspire a real hero to help. Everyone watches the movie as it depicts Nuktuk going to Republic City and asking the fake Raiko for help. It depicts Raiko as someone who wants to help.
Asami leaned over to Bolin, "I think this is your best mover yet."
Bolin had been scanning the crowd, but he sighed, "I just wish everyone was together to see it." He stood up. "I'm going to take a walk."
He left his seat and entered the hallway.
With the Metal Benders
Water Bender's, dressed as Northern Soldiers, dosed the Metal Benders knocking them out against the wall. The soldiers then tied them up and threw them in a locker.
With Bolin
Bolin had been all throughout the hallways and ended up near some lockers. So far, he'd come up empty handed in his search. He then heard banging coming from one of the lockers and opened it.
"You're that Saikhan guy." Bolin removed the rope from both benders' mouths. "What happened to you?"
Saikhan replied, "It was a sneak attack. They're after the President."
Bolin bolted from the scene heading to the president's box when he ran into Iroh causing them both to topple to the ground.
Bolin quickly got up. "Perfect, General Iroh!" He picked the general up. "Listen, the police force was attacked and there after the president."
Iroh nodded, "Right, then let's go."
Hallway, Leading into Raiko's Box
Three Water Benders entered the box while two remained outside it. Iroh ran forward and shot his fire removing them from the doorway. He then faced off with them.
"Bolin, it's up to you. I'll take these two." Iroh ordered.
Bolin nodded. "Got it!"
He ran into the room finding Raiko and the 1st lady tied up. There guards were knocked out.
What Bolin said next matched what Nuktuk said on screen. "I don't think so."
He bent the ground knocking the three Water Benders onto the stage getting everyone's attention. He then untied the president and 1st lady.
"You two get back. I'm here to help." Bolin stated before leaping onto stage tearing his sleeves.
He tore them off ready to fight.
Bolin approached the group. "You fella's picked a bad place to land. This is my element."
They began shooting water at him and Bolin summoned disc from red zone 3 to defend himself.
"Secure the president and call for back up immediately." Beifong ordered.
Bolin had pushed the water benders into blue zone one and he stood across from them avoiding their water. He then spun on his hands summoning three discs with his feet that he hammered into one of the benders launching them past the speaker system. The remaining benders crossed over into his zone and backed him to the wire. Bolin rolled out of the way and hammered the other one with a disc to the gut.
"Bolin, on your left!" Asami shouted.
Bolin sprang back as a large amount of water was hosed where he stood. He ended up with his back to the speaker, so he hit the ground summoning two stacks of disc to his side.
Bolin faced the benders and brought the disc in front of him blocking their water. He then began hammering disc rapid fire at the two Benders. Soon he knocked the 2nd Bender off the stage leaving him with one opponent.
The Bender doubled his effort firing as much water as he could at Bolin. Bolin used this chance to make the bender switch zones with him. He avoided the water before shooting a disc hitting the guy and pushing him against the speaker.
He brought up a disc and prepared to fire it at the Bender. "Tell me who sent you."
"It was Varrick." The guy crossed his arms. "Please don't hurt me Nuktuk."
Bolin dropped the disc and looked at Varrick in shock.
Varrick turned to Zhu Li. "I think this is our cue to leave."
Iroh, Beifong, and three guards appeared in the doorway.
"Where do you think you're going?" Beifong asked.
Iroh added, "I do not take kindly to those who would falsely imprison one of my friends."
Varrick nervously looked around as Bolin shot the last fake soldier into the water after he tried to attack him. The crowd cheered.
Southern Water Tribe
Tonraq and his forces had the Northern Soldiers on the run.
"They're falling back." Tonraq declared.
He and his small force soon noticed the dark spirits hanging off the buildings with Eska and Desna on the roofs of two of those buildings. Unalaq flew in atop a manta ray like dark spirit.
Pro-Bending Arena
Beifong and Iroh stood with Raiko surrounded by Metal Bending Officers while Varrick and Zhu Li were loaded into a transport truck.
Beifong said, "Varrick's plan was to kidnap you and blame it on the North. The Republic City would have no choice, but to join the war on the side of the South."
Raiko said, "I can't believe Varrick would do something like this, and no one saw it coming."
"You're wrong. One of my officers, Mako, who you had put away, saw Varrick for what he was early on." Beifong retorted.
Raiko sighed, "He's pardoned. You got quite the officer on your hands."
"He's one of my best." Beifong praised.
Bolin was getting pictures taken of him when Ginger ran up and kissed him on the lips. That only lasted a second before he pulled her off.
"What are you doing?" Bolin asked.
Ginger replied, "I just showering my boyfriend with affection. You're a real hero."
Bolin sighed and shook his head. "I already told you that you remind a little too much of this other girlfriend I had, and that is not a road I want to go down again." He walked away. "Come on Asami, we need to go get Mako out of jail."
Just then, Oogi landed and Korra and Bara ran over to Raiko.
"President Raiko." Korra said.
"Avatar's Korra and Bara, what's wrong?" Raiko asked.
"I know we asked for your help before, but things have changed. Unalaq doesn't want to take over the south anymore. He wants to destroy the whole world." Korra stated.
"Unalaq is going to destroy the world!" Bolin shouted shocked.
"He's trying to release a powerful dark spirit during Harmonic Convergence, which is only two days away. If he succeeds, the world as we know it is over." Korra stated. "Sir, we desperately need your help."
Raiko thought about it for a moment. "I'm sorry, but my answer is still no."
Bara chuckled. "You just don't get it. When are you going to help? We tried to get help for the south, but it wasn't your problem. The entire world is at stake. Oh, I'm just going to sit back and wait for it to come to me.
You are a worthless leader who can't see the clear picture. The. World. Is. At. Stake. If you don't help, then what's the point of you having the power to do so in the first place?"
"If the world is going to be thrown into chaos, like you claim, then my troops must stay here and defend the people." Raiko tried to reason.
Bara sighed and rubbed the ridge of his nose. "Fine. Stay here. We'll go and fight Unalaq."
Raiko said, "You're free to do so."
He walked away before Iroh stopped him.
"I never should have saved that guy." Bolin stated.
"If you guys need help, then count me in." Asami stated.
"Me too." Bolin replied.
Korra rested a hand on Bara's shoulder. "At least we can count on our team."
Bara smiled, "Yeah, we may be a small force, but we're currently more effective that Raiko and his United Forces."
"Wait, where's Mako?" Korra asked.
"Oh yeah, we have to go and…" Bolin stopped, and everyone turned to see Iroh walking over to join them.
"Oh, hey Iroh, I didn't realize you would be here." Bara happily stated.
Iroh nodded, "I am, and I'm coming with you."
Everyone was shocked.
"What are you saying man? You love being a general of the United Forces." Bara asked concerned.
"I did, but I think I'll like commanding the Fire Nation Forces better; however, we must stop Unalaq first." Iroh stated.
"Oh, I get it. You just resigned didn't you." Bolin happily stated.
Iroh nodded, "I did, and I always knew I'd have a command position with the Fire Nation Forces if I ever decided to leave the United Forces."
Bara smiled and the two shook hands. "Welcome to Team Avatar Iroh. You'll definitely be a big help in stopping this. Thank you."
"I wasn't about to stand aside and let a good friend go off to a large battle without me." Iroh stated.
The two let go and Bolin said, "Great, now we just need to get Mako."
"He's where again?" Korra asked.
"Come on, me and Asami will explain on the way." Bolin stated.
Mako's Cell
Bolin entered the cell. "Mako, good news. You're free to go."
Mako got to his feet. "I am. What happened?"
Bolin said, "You were right about Varrick. He plotted to have Raiko captured, but I intervened, and a fake soldier confessed the whole thing."
Mako hugged his brother. "Thanks littles bro."
"Of course, I couldn't just leave you in prison for something you couldn't do." He parted, and Bolin smiled. "Though I might have left you if you'd actually done it."
Mako hit his brother on the arm with a smile.
Lobby
A sizable number of police force members, Korra, Bara, Asami, Iroh, Tenzin, Bumi, Kya, and Beifong applauded as he walked in.
He came to stand before Beifong. "Officer Mako, I'm sorry you were put in prison under false charges."
Mako nodded, "No, I understand. The cases kept pulling up and I became the only real suspect you had."
"Not to mention, Raiko is a terrible leader." Bara threw in.
"I hope you would consider not only remaining on the force, but also taking the position of detective for solving the cases." Beifong asked.
Mako thought about. "Only if Bara is still my partner."
Beifong nodded, "He's free to do so. He works with the force not under it."
Bara ran over and put his arm around Mako. "Can't stand to be without me partner."
Mako smiled, "Nah, someone just has to keep you in line." The two laughed together. "I'm glad your back."
Asami, Korra, and Iroh joined Bara, Bolin, and Mako.
"I think you three are forgetting something." Asami stated before smiling.
Korra brought them altogether in a huddle. "Team Avatar's back in business people, and we have one heck of a mess to fix."
"That is correct. All we have to do now is figure out an effective way to transport all of us since it seems Oogi is not going to fit all of us." Iroh threw in.
"Okay, I'm lost. What's going on." Mako asked.
Bolin said, "We'll tell you everything on the way."
Varrick Industries Built Prison
Team Avatar stood with Beifong as Varrick, inside the cell, spun in his chair to face them. "Guys. Hey, what do you think? Varrick Industries built this prison, and I had this cell built special. Had a feeling I'd end up here someday." He smiled. "Zhu Li, come on! We have guest! Whip up a pot of that green tea I love."
Zhu Li bowed. "Yes sir."
"Zhu Li's in prison with you?" Korra questioned.
"Of course. I never go anywhere without my assistant. Would you?" Varrick questioned.
Mako angrily said, "We're not interested in your tea, and this isn't a friendly visit."
"Don't tell me you guys are still mad after everything that happened. I did some good things to. I helped almost all of you escape from the south Pole and rescue Korra's father. I turned Bolin into a Mover star. I saved Asami's company. Finally, I got Mako thrown in jail." Varrick stated.
"Those last two are not good things." Bara stated.
Asami angrily said, "You blew up my warehouses destroying a lot of my inventory and stole my shipments."
"Come on, I didn't blow your stuff up. Everything has been safely tucked away on my battleship." Varrick stated.
"I don't think that makes it any better." Iroh chimed in.
"You have a battleship?" Korra questioned.
Varrick happily proclaimed, "Of course I do. I bought the 1st one they made." He sat down. "Named her the Zhu Li."
"You named your ship after your assistant?" Bolin questioned.
Varrick nodded, "Yep, there both cold, heartless war machines."
Zhu Li sat down a cup of tea. "Your tea sir."
Varrick picked it up. "Look, I'm truly sorry for the mess I caused. Let me make it up to you. You guys can have Zhu Li, the battle ship not my assistant, and everything on it. It's yours."
"It's not the fleet we were looking for, but its far better than what we would have had." Korra stated.
On the Battleship, Some Time Later…
Korra was standing at the bow of the ship and Bara walked up to her. "It's okay. We're going to stop Unalaq."
Korra hugged Bara. "I just hope my father's okay."
He hugged her back. "Your dad is a pretty tough guy. I'm sure he's fine."
South Pole
Tonraq and his men were putting up a good fight, but it wasn't enough. They could dissipate the spirits, but they also had to deal with Unalaq, Desna, and Eska who were pushing them farther and farther.
Tonraq rolled into a corner and addressed on of his men. "I want you to take everyone and fall back."
The man asked, "What about you?"
He saw his brother through an alleyway. "I'm going to end this."
Tonraq ran and froze a wall blocking the twins off. He then bolted down the alley attacking a squad of four Northern Soldiers. He froze all of them before facing Unalaq.
"Hello Tonraq. Looking for me?" Unalaq questioned with a smug expression.
Tonraq blasted him with hot water, but Unalaq brought up ice in front of him taking the attack and creating a mist. The Northern leader then shot a huge chunk of ice pushing Tonraq into the ice wall he'd made. Tonraq got to his feet panting as he faced his brother who was unharmed.
Unalaq smiled, "Brother, I'm too strong for you."
"You're no brother of mine. You betrayed me. You had me banished." Tonraq retorted.
Unalaq smirked. "Yes, I did."
That made Tonraq furious. He ran forward summoning water, but he was quickly hit with a block of ice that came from Desna and Eska slamming him into a wall. Tonraq got to his elbows as they prepared the finishing attack.
"Stop." Unalaq ordered as he walked forward. "He's mine."
The twins dropped the water and backed away.
Tonraq got to his feet holding his left arm. "You are not the true chief."
Unalaq retorted, "I am, and you will bow to me."
He turned the snow into a wave slamming Tonraq into the ice wall once more. Tonraq rose and used part of the wall turning it into water that he fired at Unalaq. Unalaq caught it, turned it into ice again, and sent it back at Tonraq.
He dodged the first blow and smashed the second on coming ice Unalaq sent after it. Tonraq then ducked and weaved as he drew closer to his brother avoiding all the ice or smashing right threw it.
He soon got in close and prepared a punch. He was mere inches from doing it when Unalaq shot ice straight up hitting Tonraq. He then forced the ice down slamming Tonraq into the ground before freezing his brother.
Unalaq walked forward pleased and shot forth the final blow only for a wall of ice to appear in front of it shielding Tonraq. Unalaq looked around to see what happened and finally spotted Katara as she placed her hand on Tonraq's ice melting him free.
"So, the old bat has decided to come out a play now." Unalaq stated glaring at the Water Bender.
Katara handed Tonraq to a soldier. "Take him to a safe place and begin healing him."
The Southerner nodded before running off with Tonraq in tow.
"Old hag, speak to your chief when he speaks to you." Unalaq ordered.
Katara sadly shook her head. "Unalaq, you were a boy with immense talent, and still are. What happened to deteriorate your mind?"
Unalaq laughed, "My mind is clear." Dark spirits appeared all around them surprising Katara. "Humanity will fall, and the spirits will reclaim what Avatar Wan took from them. They will inhabit the Earth once more."
Katara got ready to fight. "You, poor child. Your mind isn't as sharp or clear as it once was. I cannot allow you to continue this war."
Unalaq smiled, "You, are a fool. You still think that's what this is about? Look around you. The spirits do not look at me, but you. They obey Vaatu, and I am his liberator. This has always been about freeing him. The South was just an inconvenience."
Katara bent all the snow in the area turning it to water and directing it right at Unalaq, but a group of dark spirits leapt to his defense blocking the attack.
Unalaq, still smiling, said, "I have already wasted too much time here. Play with them. If you survive, feel free to come and see the birth of a new Avatar."
Unalaq left and the dark spirits crowded around Katara. She summoned the water once more and turned them into tiny needles of ice before engaging the spirits that came at her.
