Chapter 36: The Plans

The next day and Xian came in. "Time to get up Avatar, are you good to go?" Xian gave Korra no time to wake up.

All Korra heard was Xian's impatient voice talking to her. "What are you doing here so early in the morning?" Korra asked.

Xian shook her head and then looked up at Korra. "It's almost noon Avatar, it's time to get up." Xian stared at Korra, her arms folded.

Korra's eyes widened in shock. "How could it possibly almost be noon?" Korra looked around as she tried to wake up. "I didn't realize how tired I am."

"It's ok Avatar Korra; it's not surprising; however we need to take care of Sukra." Xian picked up some papers and put them in her bag.

Korra stared and wondered exactly what the papers are but decided not to ask. "Xian, who is Sukra exactly?"

"I've known Sukra since I was ten. He is fifteen years older then me but even at a young age I could tell that he is evil. It didn't take a genius to figure that out." Xian rubbed her forehead. "I only knew him because my dear twin got involved with his friend. Anyway, he has a gift that is dangerous. Some say he was born with it and some say the original benders gave it to him. This gift is the ability to make his fire explode on contact like it had hit gun powder. All I knew is that he needed to be stopped but I was too young to do anything. He would harass non-benders and even beat them. I hate him greatly and many have tried but no one succeeds in beating him. I heard that Avatar Aang tried to take his bending or would have tried but Sukra hid away. Sukra wasn't found by Avatar Aang. Sukra had been terrified of your past life and with good reason. Once I got into the U.F.S.A, I had everything I needed to take out Sukra. I have been chasing him all over the world. So far, I've bested him and I've been the only one to do so. The Avatar can however beat him by simply taking his bending. That's where you come in." Xian pulled out a piece of paper and placed it in front of Korra. "This is where he likes to hide in Republic City."

Korra looked at the paper. "I see only three areas and yet you can't find him?" Korra stared at Xian with a questioning look.

"Korra, he goes in one of these areas but he disappears in them. We're sure that he escapes somewhere within the tunnel. What I want you to do is hide in one of the tunnels and meet him from within." Korra looked at Xian thoughtfully and then nodded. "I need your friends as well, they won't engage him but I want them to keep an eye on the entrances. Asami and Master Katara are the only ones that must stay back. We end his tyranny Korra and Republic City will be a safe place again."

Korra thought about it. 'The others just keep an eye out and if there is any trouble, they retreat.' Korra stared at Xian. "I'll let them know but if anyone refuses then that's it. I won't put my friends in danger." Xian nodded in agreement. "One quick question. Where were you when Azula and Chan and Hiroshi were attacking?"

"I was busy keeping Sukra away from them to keep his hands off the necklace. He is far too dangerous to not keep an eye on." Xian explained. "As I have told you, I take care of the things that you don't know about. Now go get your friends."

Korra stood up slowly and then walked out the door. Everyone had been out waiting for Korra to come out. They walked past Korra and into the room with Korra behind them. Xian then let Korra explain. "Here is the deal everyone; there are three areas' here that need someone to keep an eye on." Korra pointed to the three spots on the paper. "Mako, Bolin, you two head to Asami's business and head underground. You know how to get there." Mako and Bolin nodded. "Just keep an eye out for Sukra, do not engage him. If he spots you then run away. That is an order not a suggestion, got it?" The two nodded and then Korra continued. "Asami, you are going to stay in Tenzin's home with Master Katara. No arguments, just do. Tenzin, you and I will take this spot here which leaves you Xian, you get the last." Xian nodded and took off. "You know what you two are doing right?" Korra asked Mako and Bolin but focused her attention to Bolin.

Bolin caught on to the stare. "I got it, do not engage Sukra. If he spots us run for our lives."

"I'm sorry I'm being so strict on everyone, I just don't want anyone else hurt." Korra put a hand on Bolin's shoulder and smiled. "Let's get ourselves ready for the fight of our lives." Korra then sent Mako and Bolin away. "Tenzin, meet me outside, I'll be with you in a second." Tenzin nodded and then left. Korra turned to Asami and smiled. "Don't worry Asami, Bolin will be fine."

"What, I'm not, I guess I'm a little worried about him." Asami put her hand on her stomach. "I blame the hormones." Asami chuckled and smiled up at Korra. "I know he'll be just fine."

Korra nodded and then turned to Katara. "I'm sorry that I've been so bad at my job lately."

"No Korra, you're not bad at your job, just a bit confused." Katara smiled.

"Yes I am, Aang told me to meditate all day for a day but I haven't. I'm still ignoring people." Korra turned away and frowned.

"Korra, you want to know what I think?" Korra shrugged and then nodded. "Tell me something, did Aang want you to do something for yourself?"

"He told me to meditate on myself and remember who I am or something like that." Korra looked away from Katara.

"I think that the whole point was for you to find yourself but I think you've done just that. Go on that hunt for Sukra and follow your instincts and I'm sure that you'll find out that you've done your meditating." Korra raised an eyebrow and then thanked Katara and walked off. Katara leaned over to Asami after Korra had left. "She meditated all night long while she was asleep and that's why she is so tired." Asami and Katara let out a laugh.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed the chapter and please review, thank you.