I am taking suggestions on this story pertaining to almost anything. Is there a certain Shinobi you want to see in this story? As long as they're dead, there's a chance I can put them in somewhere. What pairing do you want to see for Sasuke? Your free to tell me, and I'll see what I can do. Want a certain Legend of Korra Character to have a Blood Line Limit? It can happen. I naturally have ideas myself, but this feels like a story where I can give you guys a lot of say. All you must do is review or pm concerning pretty much anything you'd like to see.

In addition, who do you think Mako should enter a relationship with?

Air Temple Island, Morning…

Asami had rode in on the ship and came off the boat to find Sasuke and Soren waiting for her as well as additional acolytes to help her remove her luggage.

When she debarked, Sasuke said, "Hey Asami, sorry there isn't more of us here to greet you, but we figured you wouldn't want to be overwhelmed. Korra suggested I'd be a good first impression of the island."

Asami smiled. "I wouldn't have minded, but just seeing you is welcoming." She looked at Soren. "So, who is this?"

Soren nodded. "I am Soren. One of Tenzin and Lin's daughters, and student of Sasuke Sensei."

"I'm teaching her how to fight and my unique version of elemental control." Sasuke added.

Asami smiled at her. "Well, it is very nice to meet you."

"I hope the trip over was alright." Sasuke stated.

"It was fine Sasuke." Asami stated. "The Air Acolytes were a big help and such tireless workers."

Two acolytes carried down a huge load of luggage.

"Well, good to see you packed light." Sasuke stated.

"That's light?" Soren questioned.

"It could have been a lot worse Soren." The Uchiha started walking. "Anyways, Soren and I will show you to the female dormitory, but I'm not permitted to enter. In addition, Soren and I must depart with Mako, Korra, and Tenzin to the city."

Asami looked at Sasuke. "Is something the matter?"

Sasuke glanced back at Asami before sighing. "Asami, I have been as selective with my past as I can be. You have been very accepting of this, and I want you to know that it means a lot to me. Now, I'm about to stand before reporters and give them a fabricated truth.

A fabrication of who and what I am. Both not to cause a panic and to begin fixing what Amon and Yakone started. I'm already bringing a fair few people along, so I request that you stay back and listen to the conference on the radio. After, I promise I'll give you the actual truth."

Asami walked around Sasuke and stopped him to give the Shinobi a hug. "I was hoping to finally learn why you're secretive. I promise, I'll listen in and wait for you back here."

Sasuke hugged her back finding that he was saddened by the thought of what could happen. "I just want you to know, I never wanted to deceive you."

Asami pulled back. "I won't say I'll feel one way or another, but after everything you've done for me, I'll keep an open mind."

Sasuke closed his eyes. "I hope she does."

"I think it'll be fine Sasuke." Raava stated. "You attract stubborn people who never want to leave you once they get close. She may be confused and conflicted, but I think, in the end, everything will be fine."

Sasuke opened his eyes. "Yun will be waiting to take you the rest of the way."

City Hall: Conference Room, Sometime Later…

Sasuke stood backstage with Mako and Soren. Korra and Tenzin stood on stage to the far right and left respectively.

"Mako and Soren, I would like to thank you for your help." Sasuke stated. "Your cooperation should let this news go over smoother."

"No problem Sensei." Soren stated. "It's the least I can do after everything you've done for me."

"I never thought I'd be involved in a conference, but I'm willing to help." Mako stated. "Since we're here, have you ever done something like this besides the day you came with Korra?"

"No, but any decent Shinobi is more than able to play a part on certain missions. Just like that day, I can play the part that's needed. Right now, the part that's needed is the counter to Amon, Tarrlock, and Yakone." Sasuke informed. "Just follow my lead."

He walked onto the stage followed by Mako and Soren. A couple of the 10 reporters present snapped pictures. Sasuke didn't care how many showed up, just if one did, but getting ten was good fortune. It would help spread the fabricated truth faster.

Another stroke of good luck was having Tarrlock there. Sasuke had no doubt that the man was there for his own gain, but the Uchiha had a small plan to use the councilman himself. No matter what, Sasuke was determined that man gained nothing from this.

Sasuke stood in front of the podium with Mako and Soren on either side. "I'll try to keep this brief. My name is Sasuke Uchiha. Older brother to the Avatar and confirmed Shinobi. Shinobi is a term you've likely heard before; however, you are unaware of the facts.

Well, let me put it into perspective by telling you all a story. I, like Amon, was chosen by the spirits to wield power; however, unlike him, I can gift power to others. Benders and non-benders alike. Not only can I grant power, but I can impart training.

After all, it's only natural I would emerge to counter Amon. Someone has to have a power to balance his. Unfortunately, I have my work cut out for me as dark spirits granted Amon, and others like him, a small portion of the power I can grant.

I assure you their training pales in comparison to what I can offer. Now, allow me to demonstrate my powers. For this first one, pay close attention to my hands to see one of the differentiating factors between bending and what is known as a Jutsu."

Sasuke walked around the podium and wove hand signs. "Chidori." The room was filled with the chirping of 1000 birds and the resulting Jutsu had everyone taking pictures. "This is a Ninjutsu." He dispelled the Chidori and walked back to the microphones.

"Ninjutsu is one of the three, main pillars of a Shinobi's arsenal. Soren, daughter of Tenzin and Lin Beifong, known non-bender, and my student, will demonstrate another. Yes, this does mean that I've granted her the powers of a Shinobi and trained her to use them."

Soren stepped forward and wove another set of hand sign. "Transformation Jutsu."

The non-bender turned into an exact copy of Sasuke causing more pictures to be taken.

"Now, I would like a volunteer from the audience." Sasuke looked at Tarrlock. "How about our esteemed councilman Tarrlock. After all, it was so kind of him to come out to see this, I'd hate for him to have come for nothing."

The reporters turned to Tarrlock who smiled. "I would be delighted."

"For emphasis, let's get Korra and Tenzin over here as well." Tarrlock walked onto the stage as Tenzin and Korra joined Sasuke. "Now, I want you three, Soren, and Mako to grab one paper each."

Sasuke pulled out 6 pieces of seemingly ordinary paper. "This is called Chakra Induction Paper." Everyone took one. "Focus on the paper and let your energy flow. If you have Chakra, the energy for Jutsu, the paper will react. Don't worry, for I'll explain once we're done."

Everyone focused on the paper with Sasuke and Soren's being the only ones that did something. Thanks to Raava being inside Sasuke, his split into four pieces with each piece doing one of four things.

Crumbling to dust, catching on fire, soaking, or crinkling. Half of Soren's soaked while the other half crumbled before the entire thing was encased in crystal. Once again, more pictures were taken with Tarrlock, being the only one not in know, interested in what this was.

"What you have just seen is an indication of the elements Soren and I, the only ones with Chakra, can use. As the one touched by spirits, I can wield the basic natures of fire, lighting, wind, water, and earth.

Five elements instead of four; however, this does not make me an Avatar, and I am by no means trying to replace Korra. Even though others can learn, over many years, how to use any of the basic elements, it does not grant the Avatar State, lives of experience, or spiritual connection.

Shinobi are by extension warriors. We are not bridging or bringers of balance like the Avatar. The only reason I naturally have access to the five elements of a Shinobi is because I am the Sage who was chosen to start a new era alongside my sister. Your Avatar.

Now you're probably curious about Soren. More specifically, why her paper crystalized while mine did not. First, focus on what happened before that. The soaking and crumbing which indicates her affinity towards water and earth.

Those are the two natures which make up an advanced nature known as Crystal Release. Crystal Release is one of many Blood Line Limit's which are always passed down to your children. I am but a carrier with one Blood Line Limit of my own.

That bit of information is unimportant. What I would like those around me to do now is return their papers and return to where you were; however, I would like for Mako to keep his paper." Everyone did as they were told with Sasuke returning to the podium.

"The reason why Mako keeps the paper will be made clear momentarily, but first a brief overview for those of you who may be unfamiliar with him. Mako is the team captain of the championship winning Fire Ferrets and known fire bender. Please demonstrate."

Mako stepped forward and shot out fire from his punches for the audience. "Good, now I would like you to sit on your knees before me. With his help, I shall show the ability to grant power. Both Chakra and a Blood Line Limit."

Mako sat on his knees as Sasuke walked up to him before placing his hand on the fire bender's forehead creating a blue glow that spread around Mako. "Now please stand and focus on the paper again. Your Chakra should handle the rest."

Mako stood and focused on the paper. While it had done nothing before, this time the paper cut in half with one half catching on fire and the other crinkling.

"As you can see, I have granted Mako his own Chakra. This Chakra reacted to his fire bending skills gifting him both fire and lighting natures. The wind nature, the cut, alludes to the Blood Line Limit I gave him.

It is quite unique as you could call it an Advanced Nature; however, it isn't exactly elemental like Crystal. I have gifted Mako with Swift Release which will grant the fire bender incredible speed even for a Shinobi.

All he will require is training which I can provide. Now, I could go on and on, but at this time I would like to open the floor to question anyone in the audience may have. Ask anything you wish of me, and I will provide what answers I have."

"How long have you had these powers? If for awhile now, how come you're only now coming out with them?"

"For years I've had these powers; however, I was concerned with going public since it is a most peculiar skill set. That much I think we can all agree on. With recent matters and tensions, I saw this as the perfect time to come forward." Sasuke explained.

"What exactly is the difference between a Bender, Shinobi, and Non-Bender?"

"Benders and even non-benders, to an extent, contain chi. That is your energy in everything you do while Chakra is a Shinobi's." Sasuke replied. "They are both energies within the body; however, Chakra can be more versatile."

"Have you replaced Mako's Chi with Chakra?"

Sasuke shook his head. "Unlike myself, whose Chi was replaced by Chakra, Mako has both. In due time, he will be able to use Jutsus and bend. An effortless switch or collaboration between the two."

"What do you intend to do now?"

"By coming forward, I hope to let the public know that my intentions are to create a sector of the police force where benders and non-benders are welcome. I will interview applicants and grant those who pass both power and training. Blood Line Limits, from here on out, will be reserved for those who prove themselves to me in one way or another." Sasuke replied.

"So, by doing this are you calling out Amon?"

"I'm calling out both Amon and Yakone." Sasuke stated. "Not only that, but I'm out to create true equality. Not the false equality Amon preaches. This is also my declaration of a third path. One where you don't have to join a gang or radicals."

"Does this mean Amon doesn't have any points you agree with?

"Amon wants equality, but he is unbalanced in his approach." Sasuke declared. "Bending is an integral part of society and of the people who use it. When Amon strips people of their bending, he's not just removing power, but part of what makes someone themselves."

Sasuke decided to end things there, since it was better to leave them wanting, and scratched his cheek.

"Do you…"

Tenzin walked over. "I'm afraid this is all Sasuke has time for as his students need to begin their training. This will have to continue some other time."

Everyone on stage walked backstage.

Back Stage

Sasuke, Soren, Tenzin, Korra, and Mako stood together.

"I think that went well." Tenzin stated.

Sasuke nodded. "We can only hope."

"So, Swift Release…" Mako stated. "It sounds cool, but I thought we discussed giving me the Sharingan."

"Raava and I debated it before coming to the conclusion that Swift Release might suit you better." Sasuke stated. "I do think you'd make a great Uchiha; however, your pro-bending matches speak volumes.

I believe you can come up for astounding ways to use Swift Release. Rather it be with your fire bending, the Jutsus you will learn, or by itself. Frankly, I'm counting on seeing something amazing from you."

Mako nodded and smirked. "I have been told I'm quite amazing."

"No one likes a bragger Mako." Korra then looked at Sasuke. "Hey Sasuke, would you consider…"

"You're already the Avatar Korra." Sasuke stated. "From what I understand, you don't need Chakra or Blood Line Limits to be powerful, and none of that will make you a better Avatar."

Korra crossed her arms. "You're still no fun."

Sasuke smirked and poked her forehead. "You call me no fun. I call it using my powers responsibly to keep the Avatar balanced."

"Well said." Tenzin stated.

Soren added. "Knowing you Korra, you'd end up causing something to explode."

Korra rolled her eyes. "Thanks for the vote of confidence Soren."

"It's what I'm here for." Soren retorted.

At that moment, Tarrlock walked past the curtain with that cheesy smile. "I hope I'm not interrupting."

"You are, but that just seems to be your specialty, Tarrlock." Sasuke retorted.

Tarrlock's cheesy smile wavered for a split second before recovering. "Well, sorry about that Sasuke Uchiha. I will make this short. I'm hoping that with the Avatar's pro-bending distractions being over, she'd rejoin my task force. I was also hoping you'd reconsidered my offer."

"My answer was no, and it's the same now." Sasuke stated. "I worked with Lin, and in her absence, I work with Kanan."

Korra scoffed. "You can also forget about me rejoining your little vanity project Tarrlock."

"That is quite unfortunate to hear, but I'm sure you two will come to your senses." Tarrlock stated.

Korra approached him. "Forget it. You may need me, but I never needed you. I'm the Avatar."

"You are not the Avatar." Tarrlock returned. "You are merely a half-baked Avatar in training. Which reminds me, how is your…"

Sasuke walked up behind Korra putting a hand on her shoulder. "I would reconsider your words Tarrlock."

"Oh, are you threatening me Sasuke Uchiha?" Tarrlock asked.

Sasuke smirked. "Threaten you? Perish the thought. I merely hope my wise words will make you choose your words carefully."

"I am merely asking after the progress of the Avatar." Tarrlock walked away. "That said, I can see that I am not welcome here." He stopped at the curtain without looking back at them. "Oh, since you don't want to be apart of my task force, you best stay out of my way."

"I may not have mentioned that guy during the press conference, but he's just as bad as Yakone and Amon. He's the real third option while I've crafted the fourth." Sasuke thought. "Here's hoping people begin to pick me over any of them."

"I'm surprised your going as far as you are Sasuke." Raava stated. "I never imagined you'd wish to seize power considering the abrupt end to your bid for the Hokage."

"True, I had decided to leave power in the hands of people better suited for it." Sasuke thought. "That said, someone needs to stand up to people like them. At this point, who better than someone who was where they are and came back."

Mako said, "That guy is a real piece of work."

Soren nodded. "That's putting it mildly."

Korra just seemed down about the whole affair.

On Oogi

Mako, Korra, Soren, and Sasuke sat in the saddle while Tenzin sat on the sky bison's head. The others remained quiet as Tenzin and Korra had a teacher/student heart to heart. Korra was frustrated about her troubles air bending.

Tenzin advised her about how Aang not only had his teachers but past lives for guidance. The Master then brought up that maybe her dreams were a sort of connection. Korra talked about those hallucinations before Sasuke rescued her from Amon. He urged Korra to meditate on them.

Air Temple Island

Once Oogi landed, Korra walked off, and Tenzin left to attend to some work.

Mako asked, "Is Korra going to be okay?"

"She will be, but we should leave her for a few hours to clear her head." Sasuke turned to his students. "As for you two, meet me in the courtyard tomorrow at five in the morning. We're going to have a little discussion before moving onto a survival exercise."

"What do you mean?" Mako asked.

Sasuke smirked. "Oh, it's just a little something I picked up from my Sensei. Back in my village, I was among 27 graduating Genin, but only 9 got to remain as such. Since I only have two of you, one of you will be weeded out.

In other words, no training." Mako and Soren were shocked before they looked at each other. "Hey, your fortunate as I had to get through the academy before ever taking my own test. Be at the designated spot with anything you need to fight."

"I can't fail." Soren stated. "My training with Sasuke Sensei will not end. No way!"

"I see…" Mako looked at Soren. "This kid here must be strong since Sasuke's been training her for months. Even so, I decided this was something I wanted to do. That means I'm not backing down no matter what Sasuke throws my way."

Don't be late." Sasuke started to walk off. "Oh, I almost forgot. I'd skip breakfast or else you'll puke."

Sasuke left them as his two students were a little terrified and utterly shocked.

Female Dormitory

Sasuke walked up to the dormitory to see Asami waiting for him on the steps. "Somehow, I knew you'd be waiting out here for me after the broadcast ended."

Asami stood. "Of course, I'm finally going to learn the truth about you Sasuke Uchiha. I don't want there to be any delays."

Sasuke looked away from her. "I suppose."

Asami's face softened as she touched his cheek making the Shinobi look at her. "Is your past really that bad?"

"I've done terrible things that I was once proud of Asami." Sasuke stated. "I'm certainly not proud of them or who I used to be now, but at one point, I was more than content to walk a dark path. Honestly, I'm starting to find myself afraid to lose you."

Asami removed her hand. "Sasuke, I've seen the man you are now. No matter how bad your past is, it won't negatively impact how I see you now. If anything, the fact that you've overcome your darkness can only make me see you in an even better light than I already do. Please, tell me."

Sasuke nodded. "Alright." He sat down and Asami joined him. "Asami, Shinobi and Chakra didn't come from spirits. Like me, they aren't even native to this world…"

Evening…

So, Sasuke dived back into his story once more telling Asami everything he'd told Katara, his family, and the bending brothers. He left nothing out to make himself seem better and spoke the truth.

"…So, I'm now here trying to stop the Shinobi that were brought back and helping Korra as much as possible." Sasuke shook his head. "That's why I'm a terrible…"

Asami kissed Sasuke on the lips, their first kiss, to both shut him up and because she wanted to.

She pulled away and stared the Shinobi in the eyes. "Sasuke, I don't ever want to hear you call yourself a terrible person. You weren't a great person, but now you are. It takes strength to walk from the darkness into the light even if you needed help.

It'd be so easy to just up, but you haven't. You're striving to protect ours, and now your, world. You're even going above and beyond by supporting Korra every chance you get. So, don't ever doubt yourself, okay?"

Sasuke was shocked. "I… don't understand." He shook his head. "How can you just accept who I was?"

Asami smiled. "I told you that I feel safe with you. Hearing your story doesn't change that. It doesn't change the fact that I care for you as much as you care for me. So, with that said, you are never to think or call yourself terrible, and no contemplating leaving me over this either. Got it?"

Sasuke looked at the ground. "Alright, so maybe I'm not a…"

Asami stood up and put her hands on his shoulder. "Sasuke Uchiha, you repeat after me or so help me I will beat sense into you. I am a great person, I will not doubt that, and I have no intention of leaving Asami over it."

Sasuke smirked. "I was always hoping to at least date a strong woman, but no one back home caught my eye in that way. Even if Asami had been there, at the time I wouldn't have been right for her. Now, she seems to think I am."

"Well, I think you know what you're going to say to keep her, right?" Raava asked.

"Alright, you win." Sasuke stated. "I am a great person, I will not doubt that, and I have no intention of leaving Asami over it." He shook his head. "In fact, as crazy as it might sound, I think I'm starting to love you."

Asami kissed him again. "Sasuke Uchiha, you aren't as crazy as you think, maybe a little dense in certain areas as you've proven, but I already love you." She let go of the Uchiha and sat next to him. "So, what time are you training Soren and Mako?"

Sasuke raised an eyebrow before figuring this was just how things were going to be. "We're meeting tomorrow at seven."

"Good because I'm going to be there." Asami looked at him. "Before you say anything, I won't take no for an answer. After hearing your story, and seeing you in action, I want to be able to do what you do."

Sasuke shook his head. "I wasn't going to say no Asami. If you want to be trained as a Shinobi, you're accepted, but don't think my feeling entitles you to special treatment."

"I wouldn't want it even if you offered Uchiha." Asami stood. "I'm just not that kind of girl."

Sasuke stood with her. "Yeah, I could figure as much."

At that moment, Mako and Bolin walked around the corner.

"Uh, we aren't interrupting, are we?" Mako asked.

Sasuke looked at Asami before smiling. "Nah, we've finished saying what we had to." Both him and Asami looked at the brothers. "What's up?"

"We haven't seen Korra all evening." Bolin stated. "We're starting to worry."

Mako nodded at Bolin. "Bo more than me to be honest." He smirked. "Someone's worried they haven't seen their girlfriend today."

Bolin blushed. "We aren't even a couple yet bro."

"You might as well be with how well you two get along." Mako retorted.

Sasuke enjoyed teasing their younger sibling as much as Mako, but Korra was someone who likely needed them right now. "I believe I know where she is, and by now she could use some good company." He walked off. "Come on you three."

Cliff overlooking the Aang Statue

Korra was sitting on the cliff crying to herself as Sasuke, Mako, Bolin, and Asami walked up to her.

Sasuke sighed. "I didn't know Tarrlock got to you this much." He rubbed his head. "I feel crummy for not comforting you sooner."

Korra shook her head. "It's fine. It's not like you can help me with all this Avatar stuff nor should you."

Sasuke crouched by her side. "Look, Korra even after all these years I'm not good with emotions. Asami can attest to that." Korra looked at him. "If there's a problem, you got to come to me. How else can I be there for you, if I don't know something is wrong?"

Korra managed a chuckle. "Yeah, I suppose you always have been bad with emotions, huh?"

"You don't know the half of it." Asami sighed and crossed her arms. "He may be worth it in the end, but he's a real chore sometimes."

Mako and Bolin wanted to chip in on making Korra feel better.

"Korra, I know you've likely felt alone, but you don't have to be." Bolin stated. "You got your brother and you got all of us."

Mako added. "It's not like Aang stopped the Fire Lord himself. He had his friends to help him, and you got yours." He nodded. "If you ask me, we're the new Team Avatar."

Bolin got an idea. "We also want to help Sasuke with his own mission, so I think we're more than the new Team Avatar. It just doesn't sell the whole picture. I think we're actually Team Uchiha Avatar."

Sasuke rolled his eyes. "Great, that name's going to stick, isn't it?"

Asami smirked. "You know it."

Mako, Bolin, Asami, and Sasuke put their hands together.

"Together, we can save this city." Mako stated.

Korra smiled and stood putting her hand on theirs. "Let's do it."

They broke apart and Sasuke said. "If we're doing this, we're doing it smart. I know you want to act, but I'd like one week with my students before we act. I at least want to get them the bare basics."

Korra nodded. "I suppose that's fair."

"If you're training Asami and Mako, I want in." Bolin declared.

"Sure, the more the merrier. With you and Asami, that makes four students." Sasuke walked away. "Anyways, I'm going to turn in. Mako, fill them in about tomorrow and tell Soren that only one of you will get the boot."

"What about that Chakra and Blood Line thing you do?" Bolin asked.

"Provided you two pass the test tomorrow, I'll give them to you." Sasuke replied before vanishing up the path.

Asami looked at Mako. "So, what was he talking about?"

So, Mako relayed all the information Sasuke had given him and Soren. In the end, four people on that island would go to bed worrying what the next day would bring.

Sasuke's Room

Sasuke reached under his bed and pulled out two boxes before setting them on the nearby desk. One was about half the size of a book while the other was the size of a book. He opened the book sized box which revealed multiple headbands with the leaf symbol.

Unlike his, their symbol wasn't crossed out. He then opened the next box which had about 10 bells contained within. Sasuke had no idea how many students he'd have or how many people he'd have to test. In the end, it was better to be prepared.

The Uchiha pulled out three bells and four head bands. "The person I was wants to say I can handle anything those four can throw at me, but the person I am knows that something may go wrong." Sasuke walked out of the room. "Fortunately, I know who to turn to for help."