This story will go along the plot of The Legend of Korra with some of my OCs and including Howl. One more thing, some of it might change a little though. So it sounds OOC, please don't flame me or whatever. Just enjoy. Don't read it if you don't like it all. All characters and everything else, except for my OCs, in the series The Legend of Korra belong to Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.

Too Close

In the Pro-bending Arena Bolin, Mako and Korra are practicing by bending their elements, destroying pictures of Tahno. Pabu on the other hand, is asleep near the radio that is playing music. Korra then celebrates the destruction of the pictures.

"You are listening to 'The Music Hour'! Brought to you by Cabbage Corp, Republic City's trusted name in technology for over fifty years."

"Man, I got a good feeling about tonight. I don't care if we are the underdogs. We can take those pompous Wolfbats."

Mako takes off his helmet, "It's going to be our toughest match ever, but I think you're right."

Bolin hugs his brother, "Introducing your new champs, the fantastic Fire Ferrets!"

"I can't wait to watch you guys-"

Suddenly the radio begins to broadcast static and changes to Amon's speech; Korra looks at the radio in alarm. Pabu squeaks and runs away from the radio. "Good morning, citizens of Republic City. This is Amon. I hope you all enjoyed last night's pro-bending match, because it will be the last. It's time for this city to stop worshiping bending athletes as if they were heroes. I am calling on the council to shut down the bending arena and cancel the finals, or else there will be severe consequences." Mako and Bolin walk up to the radio. He then looks at his brother and Korra before looking at the radio again.

Static returns and the radio became silent.

"That guy's got some nerve," said Bolin.

"You think the council will give in?" Mako asked Korra.

"I'm not waiting to find out. We need to get to City Hall."

The Fire Ferrets and Kanna all rode up to the City Hall. They got off and Korra pushes the main doors open. Tenzin stands up from his chair, "Korra, you shouldn't be here. This is a closed meeting."

"I know I shouldn't be here, but are you really going to shut the arena down?"

"I know winning the championship means a lot to you. But as far as I'm concerned, we need to shut the arena down."

"What about the rest of you? Tarrlok, there's no way you're backing down from Amon, right?" And with this guy, he's all about going against Amon and his Equalists.
"Actually, Tenzin and I agree for once." Tarrlok stands up.

"The council is unanimous. We're closing the arena."

"No!"

"You can't!" Both of the brothers were distraught by the news given to them.

Korra spoke to Tarrlok, "I- I don't understand. I thought you, of all people, would take a stand against Amon."

"While I am still committed to bringing that lunatic to justice, I will not put innocent lives at stake just so you and your friends can play a game."

"Pro-bending might only be a game to you, but think of what it means to the city! Right now the arena is the one place where benders and non-benders gather together- in-in peace! To watch benders-"

"Beat each other up! In peace! It's an inspiration to everyone," Bolin completed his brother's sentence.

"I appreciate your naive idealism, but you're ignoring the reality of the situation."

Korra admitted, "I guess you're right, wouldn't want to risk the citizens' lives anyway. But can you at least have some kind of security-"

"So, our decision has been made. This meeting is adjourned." Tarrlok picks up the gavel when a cable knocks off the gavel head and Tarrlok gasps. At the front of the courtroom, Lin coils her cable back and looks at the council.

"I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with the Avatar." Lin spoke.

"You do?"

Korra turns to Lin. "Yeah, you do?"

"I expected this kind of cut-and-run response from Tenzin. But the rest of you? Come on, show a little more backbone. It's time the benders of this city displayed some strength and unity against these Equalists."

"We must prevent the conflict between benders and non-benders from escalating into all-out war! The council is not changing its position, Lin."

Tarrlok shifts eyes. "Now just a moment, Tenzin. Let us hear what our esteemed Chief of Police has in mind." Tenzin grunts and folds his arms.

"If you keep the arena open, my metalbenders and I will provide extra security during the championship match. There's no better force to deal with the chi-blockers. Our armor is impervious to their attacks."

"Are you saying that you will personally take responsibility for the safety of the spectators in the arena?"

"I guarantee it."

"It is hard to argue with Chief Beifong's track record. If she is confident that her elite officers can protect the arena, then she has my support. I am changing my vote." Tarrlok turns to the council and raises his hand. "Who else is with me?" The other three council members raise their hands as Tenzin turns away in disappointment. "The arena stays open. Good luck in the finals."

"All right!"

Mako punches his fist into the air. "Yeah!"

Korra looks at Kanna with worry. "Thanks, I guess."

"And good luck to you, Chief Beifong."

Tenzin approaches Lin, "A word please, Lin."

In the corridor where Tenzin is talking to Lin, "Tarrlok's playing you and I don't want to see you get hurt."

"I know what I am doing and the risks that come with it."

"In that case, I'm going to be by your side during the match."

"You don't need to babysit me."

"It's for Korra. I want to make sure she's safe."

Lin throws her hands up in the air in annoyance. "Do what you want! It's not like I've ever been able to stop you before."

Korra walks up to them. "Excuse me, Chief Beifong. I wanted to thank you for your help, it- really- means a lot-"

Lin ignores her as she walks away. Worried, Korra talks to Tenzin. "Is she still against me in anyway? How long have you known her?"

"I've known Lin since we were children, she's always been- challenging."

"What did your father do to make her hate the Avatar so much?"

"My father and Lin got along famously." Tenzin then turns his head away. "I'm afraid her issues- are with me."

Korra at first was confused when Tenzin meant that Lin's issues were with him until she realized what Pema meant, "You two were together."

"What! How-? Where did you get that idea?!"

"Pema told me when she was giving me advice."

"Criminy! I'll have to have a word with her."

"You two were together once. I'm surprised our 'esteemed Chief of Police' didn't throw her in jail."

"Oh, she tried. Anyway, Lin and I had been growing apart for some time. We both had different goals in li- Why am I even telling you this?! It all happened a long time ago and we've moved passed it."

"Sorry, it's just that you two don't get along a lot. Did my mother know about this?" However, I don't thinks that it's the real reason why she would be mad at Tenzin.

"She did. She was the one who encouraged me to ask Lin out. Your mother is somewhat prideful, but sincere to others. You excuse me, I need to be going." Tenzin walks away. Kanna followed him.

"Tenzin, they can't agree to this. Amon will know that we're keeping the arena open. This is going to be part of his plan."

Tenzin stopped at his tracks. "I know Kanna. The majority has spoken. There is nothing that I can do."