So, I'd like to start things off by saying that I pretty much have plans for every major Shinobi or group from Naruto. I also have a general outline of how this story is going to go. Rather than books, I'll be adopting the arc system of Naruto and other Anime since this story is going to be expanded beyond the four books. Here's where we currently stand.
1. Equalist Arc(Current) - Enimies: Amon & Equalists, and Tarrlock (minor)
2. World Travel/Republic City Reform - Enemies: See Below and Surprises
3. Harmonic Convergence - Enemies: Unalaq, Danzo, and Sound Five
4. Turf Wars - Enemies: Triads(Red Monsoons, Triple Threats, Creeping Crystals, and Agni Kai)
5. Red Lotus - Emenies: Xai Bao, Ghazan, Ming Hua, P'Li, Zaheer, and Izuna Uchiha
6. Earth Kingdom Reunification - Enemies: Dai Li and See Below
7. Alternate World - Enemies: Alternate Kuvira, A few Jinchuriki, Alternate Earth Avatar, and Hiruko(Will of Fire)
8. Akatsuki/War Arc - Enemies: Deidara, Hidan, Kakuzu, Kisame, Konan, Nagito & 5 paths of pain, Madara, Sasori, White Zetsu. Maybe others(Again, see below)
As you can see, this is the general outline of the 9 arcs I have planned with a listing of who I have planned as the villains in each arc. You may have noticed that several are blank. That's because I'd like you're help filling them, Tell me who you're favorite filler, video game, and/or movie villains are. If you wish, take it further by telling me possible story lines involving them in this world. If not, I can come up with something.
Basic Ex. Raiga (Leaf Shinobi turned Rain Jonin) is out to capture rare animals.
Yeah, give me anything you wish because I want to make this story big and fun for you guys. By all means, don't stop at where you see (See Below). Your more than welcome to put other people in these other arcs. Anyways, enjoy.
Air Temple Island
Team Uchiha Avatar, Shisui, Iroh, Asuma, Tenzin, and his family had returned to the island after everything was said and done. In the end, with the acolytes keeping the children busy, everyone told their sides of the day. With everyone in the know the mood was rather melancholy.
Lin sighed. "I can't believe Amon got Kanan and Korra."
"I mean, at least Korra unlocked her air bending." Bolin stated trying to lighten the mood.
"Bro, not the time." Mako stated.
"Right." He moved to sit in the corner. "I'll just sit over here for now."
Iroh shook his head. "It's my fault this happened. If I had only been stronger…"
"Now don't beat yourself up about this Iroh." Asuma stated. "The Eight Gates are something you weren't prepared to face. Even though Amon likely hasn't pushed himself as hard as two others I know, they are still not to be underestimated. From the sound of things, you did your best."
"Not all is lost." Tenzin stated. "My mother is the greatest healer in the world, so if anyone can restore bending, it'd be her."
"What if she can't Tenzin?" Korra asked sadly. "There's no guarantee that Sasuke can beat Amon. No guarantee Amon will return anyone's bending even if Sasuke beats him. No guarantee that Amon can even return bending. No guarantee that Katara can fix me."
"Korra, we don't know that any of this works or not until we try." Shisui stated. "Even in the most desperate of times, we need to keep some hope that things can be fixed. That things can get better."
"Oh yeah, I'm sure hope is just what we need Shisui." Korra stated sarcastically. "I'm sure if I just hope for my bending to return, it will. Guess that's all I need to do." She stood as her anger rose. "Hope is all I need to save the day and stop Amon. Oh wait, I failed!"
Everyone looked at Korra in understanding which only made her sit back down. "I'm sorry." She put her hand over her eyes. "I shouldn't have snapped like that."
Sasuke was enraged at Amon for bringing his sister to this point and sad that she was even feeling this to begin with. "If only I had insisted on going with here, then this never would have happened."
"You don't know that Sasuke." Raava stated. "Amon is clearly tougher than you thought, and nothing is ever assured by picking one action over another. Right now, all you are feeling is guilt that you shouldn't. Korra doesn't blame you, and you know it."
"I know, but as I understand it these feeling don't have to be rational." Sasuke thought. "Damn that Amon or Ulva… whoever he is. I'll take him down in that arena and end this war, but that doesn't tell me how I can help Korra reclaim her powers."
"That is why I am here." Raava stated.
"Right, you do have a lot of knowledge." Sasuke thought. "Any chance you know where we could find a lion turtle. The history books say that's how Aang learned energy bending, so maybe they can restore everyone's bending."
"As far as I know, that was the last lion turtle, and he's no longer in this world." Raava informed. "That said, there is a way I know for the Avatar to regain her powers. A past Avatar I observed went through something similar."
"Really! What is it Raava?" Sasuke thought.
"Get everyone's attention and speak the words that you will hear from me." Raava stated
Sasuke stood up. "Guys, Raava has a way that at least Korra can reconnect to her bending." Everyone looked at Sasuke with Korra being a little hopeful. "She can restore her bending and learn from four spirits of the original, great masters.
The moon, badger mole, dragon, and sky bison. Visit the Spirit Oasis of the Northern Water Tribe, The Cave of Two Lovers near Omashu, the Sun Warriors in the Fire Nation, and the Western Air Temple.
Once the Avatar arrives, the spirit will recognize her and reconnect the missing elements while imparting knowledge. Once Korra is reconnected to the missing elements, she should be more connected to her past lives."
Tenzin's realized why Raava said that. "If she's more connected, maybe my father can reach out and impart energy bending to her."
After hearing all of that, Korra was genuinely hopeful. "I could actually get my bending back. Wow, I…" She shook her head. "Thank you Raava."
"I would like to say you can leave right now, but Amon is still a real danger." Tenzin stated.
"He won't be for long because I'll defeat him. After, Korra can set out on her journey." Sasuke stated.
"Since I still feel as though I could have done more, it would be my honor to see her to these places myself." Iroh stated.
"Would the United Forces let you take time off like that?" Lin asked.
"They will if I'm helping the Avatar." Iroh stated.
"Personally, I think this has just turned into an opportunity." Sasuke stated. "Let's face it, Korra needs her bending back, and she needs to come back stronger than ever. That said, Republic City will need people here to put things back in order."
"What are you saying?" Kanan asked curious.
"I'm saying we let Korra go for a full year to continue her training with Shisui as she regains her powers. She can return once she possibly gets energy bending but leave to continue her training." Sasuke stated. "Let her see as much of the world as possible and come back stronger.
Spend three months in each nation to understand them better. To make up for his lose of bending, I can grant Chakra and a Blood Line Limit to Kanan. Then Soren, Mako, and Kanan can accompany them on this trip."
"Hold on, I'm not letting Soren out into the world." Lin stated. "She's 14."
"Mom, I'm definitely going with them, so I'd be there to keep an eyes on her." Kanan stated.
Tenzin looked at Sasuke. "Why send Soren, and why aren't any more of us going?"
"Like I said, after I deal with Amon, people will need to be here to set things right. Tenzin, you and the council will need to get your act together. You'll need to be here to lead and put proper laws in place for a better Republic City.
Lin's the chief of police and she still has her bending making her the ideal person to train what earth benders this city has left for active duty. I plan on starting the Shinobi Forces and striving for true change.
Asami will be the head of Future Industries meaning she'll need to work on dragging it up from the mud Hiroshi threw it in. Bolin's one of the earth benders that can work active duty with me or join Lin in learning Metal bending.
The reason Soren, Mako, and Kanan can go is that I will be too busy to train all the students I have. Naturally, Asuma and Shisui will be there as well to protect and teach them. As you've both seen, this world has become more dangerous than you though, so Soren must prepare."
Soren stood up. "I want to go on this trip Sasuke Sensei is talking about. I already know I wasn't as much help as I wanted to be during this whole war on Republic City, so let me go with big brother Kanan and the others. I want to become stronger."
Mako put his hand up. "If it helps, I'll keep an eye on her as well."
Tenzin looked at Lin. "Sasuke does make sense."
Lin sighed. "Fine, she can go, but I expect a constant stream of letters."
Soren nodded and sat down.
"Well, that's all been decided; however, we still got the issue of Amon." Asuma stated.
Sasuke nodded. "There won't be an issue because I will defeat him. That's a promise."
"What I want to know is, was that really Ulva and Yuki?" Iroh asked.
"There's no doubt in my mind Iroh." Tenzin shook his head. "He was so conflicted after we told him about his father's death, but I never imagined this would happen."
"Why wouldn't it, Tenzin." Lin stated. "He knew we were out there, yet we still choose to have Katara tell him a lie rather than the truth. If we had just been honest with him, like I suggested, then maybe things would have gone differently."
"You know why we couldn't Lin." Tenzin stated.
"Guys, how did Sokka really die?" Korra questioned.
Lin looked at him. "Well Airhead, after what happened, you still want to keep this a secret?"
Tenzin sighed. "The truth is, that day you and Sasuke were taken into hiding was the day a dangerous, splinter cell of the White Lotus, called the Red Lotus, came to kidnap the Avatar. At least, that's all we thought they were after, but they also mentioned Sasuke."
That got everyone's attention. "Given what we learned about him, we believe they somehow knew the truth; however, they've never talked, even after all this time, about their reasoning behind wanting either of you.
Anyways, on that day Sokka tragically lost his life to the water bender of their group before the rest of us were able to subdue them. The only problem was that this was four people, and we knew there had to be more.
As a result, we lied about Sokka's death and moved Sasuke and Korra into the White Lotus compound intent on keeping them safe. WE wanted to wait until the two of them were strong enough to protect themselves in case the Red Lotus ever decided to show themselves."
Korra was shocked. "So, Avatar Aang never wanted that for me." She shook her head. "I don't know how to feel about all of this."
"It's only natural kid." Lin stated. "After everything you've been through. only to hear the truth about your seclusion. Honestly, take your time processing it." She looked at Sasuke. "What about you?"
"I'm not complaining." Sasuke stated. "I had a total of 19 years of freedom, with my two lives, before I was secluded. Honestly, probably the best thing for me since the seclusion gave me time to reflect on my past and come to terms with much."
"Unless anyone has something more to say, I think we separate and take this time to really think on what we've heard." Tenzin stated.
Southern Water Tribe Cultural Center, Evening…
Amon sat in the room that had contained his father's weapons and armor. Said weapons and armor were leaning nearby as he treated his wounds with some binding and healing salve. Despite what most might have thought, Amon hadn't come out of the day uninjured.
He merely projected that he did as he had to look like a strong leader for his people even in an instance where he decided not to fight. That was where it was paramount. Despite what was at stake, he couldn't help but turn his thoughts to Sasuke Uchiha.
"Not even the thought of fighting the Avatar filled me with the want to do it, but ever since he confronted me in that arena, I've wanted to fight Sasuke Uchiha with everything I have. Why is that?
Is the reason that I see him as someone who can impart the change I'm trying to reach? Can he really do so in a different way than I have." Amon was snapped out of his thoughts by someone knocking at the door. "Come in."
Yuki timidly entered the room. "Father, I'm…"
Amon stood up and walked over to his daughter making her clam up as she just knew she'd messed up.
To her surprise, Amon hugged her. "I could never blame you for what you've done Yuki." He pulled back and looked at his daughter. "As I've told you before, you are my daughter, and you mean everything to me."
"Then does that mean you'll stop this war without Sasuke…" Yuki tried.
Amon walked away from her and stared at the empty display case. "Just like you, my cause means the world as well Yuki. It also means so much to every member here. If I were to leave, someone else would step up.
I will not allow that. On the other hand, if Sasuke Uchiha beats me, they will recognize his power. Not only that, but my men will see him as worthy of changing the world. Sure, there will be those who inevitably cling to the Equalist name, but the others will disband."
Yuki looked down. "I see, but if you win, I'm still out." She shook her head. "I can't do this anymore."
Amon nodded as he turned to face her. "I understand. Yuki, if you choose to face us in the future, I will do everything in my power to ensure the soldiers capture you. It is all I can assure."
Yuki teared up, but she wiped her eyes. "I love you father."
"I love you my beloved daughter." Amon returned.
With that, Yuki ran from the room leaving Amon to tear up himself.
Docks, Night…
Sasuke sat at the docks looking out at the city. Honestly, he was fine with everything he heard and in better spirits now that there was a confirmed way, and plan, to get Korra back her bending. As a plus, he got her a full year to see the world like she never got to.
That still left one problem that was bugging him. "I will take Amon down. I must."
"Just remember to control your anger; don't let it control you." Raava informed.
"Don't worry, I'll direct my anger and use it to beat Amon down." Sasuke thought.
"Hey, I hope I'm not bothering you." Asami asked.
"Huh, of course not Asami." Sasuke looked back at her. "I always have time for you."
Asami sat next to him. "I'm glad to hear that." She leaned against him. "Sasuke, I feel terrible that Korra lost her bending, but I am glad you were there for me today. It really means a lot."
Sasuke sighed as he put an arm around her. "Yeah, well I guess both of us are a little conflicted by today. I wanted so badly to be there for you and Korra, but in the end Korra made the choice for me.
While I'm glad I was there for you, I'm angry I wasn't there for her. I know, I couldn't legitimately be in both places at once… Even with Raava's assurance that the past is the past, I can't get rid of this feeling that I could have done more."
Asami smiled. "Yeah, that sounds about right for who you are now." She looked up at Sasuke. "There may have been a time you were an avenger without bonds, but now you have so many of them. With that comes the desire to protect all of us."
"That's true." Sasuke looked up at the night sky. "Even with how angry I feel, it's different from the anger I held before. Honestly, even with this anger, I wouldn't dream of severing the bonds I have. I never will sever them again."
Asami closed her eyes. "I'm glad to hear that."
They stayed like that until Asami fell asleep. At which point, Sasuke snuck her into her room and laid her on the bed before leaving.
Dining Hall
Asuma had sat down with Shisui listening to everything the Uchiha had to tell him from the early stages of the Uchiha Massacre to where they currently stood. This did include everything Sasuke had told him.
"So, something reached into our afterlife from this world?" Asuma sighed. "To top it all off, anyone who died in our world could be here, but that doesn't explain how Mangetsu has 5 of the 7 blades."
"Considering something has the power to bring Shinobi back to life, I wouldn't put it past him to take things from our world or somehow create copies." Shisui stated.
"I suppose that is true, and it's not like I can argue against it since two Shinobi, who died at different times, are currently sitting in a world of the living having a conversation." Asuma shook his head. "I get the feeling Amon is only the beginning of this world's problems."
Shisui nodded. "I agree with that which is why we got to be on guard and train hard." He shrugged. "Digging up any possible information wouldn't hurt, but it might be hard since we got little to go on."
Asuma stood. "I'm going to take a walk."
He left and Shisui looked out the window as moon light filtered in. "Man Itachi, and here I thought our world had problems. I wonder, did the Sage of Six Paths really return you to our old world, or will you crop up in this one?"
Courtyard
Mako had been looking everywhere for General Iroh only to find him staring at the statue of Avatar Aang in the distance. "General Iroh, sir."
Iroh turned to him. "Oh, you're Mako. Team Uchiha Avatar's fire bender." He shook his head. "You can just call me Iroh. Anyways, is there something I can do for you?"
"There is." Mako stated. "You are a master fire bender, correct?"
"I am." Iroh replied.
Mako nodded. "In that case, once Amon is dealt with and we're on our trip, I was hoping to learn from both Shisui and you. I wish to improve my fire bending and Shinobi skills on that year long trip Sasuke's putting me on."
"After hearing what you did today, you do have a lot of potential." Iroh rubbed his chin. "Alright, I'll allow you to train under me."
Mako smiled. "Thanks, Iroh." He looked at the statue. "You still concerned about Korra"
"I am concerned about the Avatar, but looking back on it, what Asuma said is true." Iroh stated. "I wasn't ready to face those Eight Gates. That said, while I am a fire bending master, I now realize there is much I must still learn as well. The funny thing is my sister said as much."
"You have a sister?" Mako asked.
Iroh nodded. "In fact, she's my younger sister. Found her washed up on the beach during one of our family trips to Ember Island. Turns out, she comes from the same place as Sasuke and Asuma."
"She's a Shinobi?" Mako questioned.
Iroh smiled. "That she is; however, she wasn't as… let's say docile… as I've heard Sasuke was when he arrived. That said, she eventually became a true member of the family and is actually quite protective of us." He looked at Mako. "Oh, sorry about that. I sometimes get carried away."
Mako shook his head with a smile. "Nah, it's cool. You're a caring, older brother that loves his sibling. I can relate."
Iroh smiled. "Well, it's good to find common ground before we leave on our trip."
"So, you think Sasuke's going to beat Amon?" Mako asked.
"You don't?" Iroh stated.
"No, the opposite actually." Mako stated. "I've seen him in action, and Sasuke's got this. I'm just surprised you're putting such faith in him. After all, you've only known us for so long."
"That is true, but there's just something about him that makes me believe he can do this." Iroh walked away from the temple. "Anyways, I'm going to take a brief walk before turning in. Good night Mako."
Mako bowed to him. "Good night, Sifu Iroh."
Iroh stopped and smiled back at Mako. "Considering who trained me to fire bend, you might just end up regretting this."
"I don't tend to shy away from a challenge sir." Mako returned.
Iroh walked away leaving Mako to stare at the star filled sky.
Korra's Room
Korra sat on her window seal and looked at the stars with a forlorn sigh.
Then she heard knocking and Tenzin's voice outside. "Korra, may I come in."
Korra looked back. "It's open Tenzin."
Tenzin opened the door and walked up to Korra. "So, even with the hope of regaining your bending, you are still down about everything, correct?"
Korra nodded. "Without my bending, I'm not the Avatar, Tenzin." She sighed. "If I'm not the Avatar, then I'm nothing until I get it back."
"Keep going." Tenzin stated. "Let everything out."
"The friends I made…" Korra saw images of Mako, Bolin, and Asami. "The people I've met…" she saw Tenzin, Lin, Kanan, Soren, Yun, and Jin. "The family I have" She saw her parents and Sasuke. "It's because I'm the Avatar that I have what I have now."
"While it is true your tittle plays a part in how your life has turned out, it is not the sole factor of who you are. The tittle never makes the person. It is the person who defines what the tittle means. You Korra, not the tittle of Avatar, have always been strong, unyielding, and fearless.
Just like the past Avatars, I believe you will become a legend for who you are; not what you are. Even if there were no hope of getting your other bending back, I believe you could still be that legend.
So, it is true that your tittle has led you to certain people, but the bonds you've formed with them were yours to make. Sasuke cares about you because you made him feel that way. Mako, Asmi, and Bolin have stood by your side because of who you are not what you are.
While at times you make me angry, I have never once considered dropping you as my student. I see the boundless potential you have. Potential you still have to live up to, but potential all the same."
Korra got off the window seal and looked at Tenzin before hugging him. "You know, you're pretty wise for a stick in the mud."
Tenzin hugged her back. "You're going to be a great Avatar despite your headstrong approach to things." They pulled apart and Korra was in higher spirits than before. "Now, do get some rest Korra."
With that, Tenzin walked out of the room as Korra laid on the bed. Despite what she initially thought, she was now in for a more peaceful rest.
Air Gates
Bolin had decided to take a long walk to think over everything that happened today. Once he had everything internalized, he decided it was a good idea to get some rest. The earth bender was walking past the gates when he noticed Kanan staring at them.
"Uh, hey Kanan." Bolin noticed that he seemed rather down. "Are you doing alright?"
Kanan looked over at him. "Hm, oh hey Bolin. I'm doing about as good as can be expected."
Bolin nodded. "That's cool… you want to talk about it?"
Kanan looked at the ground. "Don't get the wrong idea, but I miss my bending. I expected to lose it, but now I just feel empty. It's like a presence I've known all my life is missing. The Chakra and Blood Line Limit Sasuke gave me, while nice, don't fill that emptiness.
It's not like I regret doing what I did. Even though it ended up being useless, I'd do it all over again." He sighed. "I don't know what I'm feeling to be honest. He deployed his shields. "Maybe I'm just melancholy that I've lost what I trained years to acquire."
Bolin stood next to him. "I see." He crossed his arms. "I'll be honest, I'm not entirely sure what to say to that, but I will say that you are one of the strongest people I've ever met. Mako is another. Both of you are willing to do whatever it takes to keep your family safe.
To me, that's very admirable. If Mako is any indication, then I think you'll rise from this and embrace your new abilities to become strong again. True, from what I know Chakra is different from Chi, but it's still something you can use."
"You know, that does make me feel a little better." Kanan stated. "Despite some of your moments, like with Korra earlier, you can be pretty wise."
Bolin shrugged. "I just try to help where I can. Hey, it's not like you'll be in the dark on your abilities forever. Once Sasuke's defeated Amon, you get to go on a huge trip, and learn all about them from Shinobi Sasuke vouches for."
"You actually think Sasuke can beat Amon?" Kanan asked.
"You don't?" Bolin asked. "From what I've seen, Sasuke's an impressive guy."
"I won't deny that, but Amon is no ordinary opponent." Kanan stated. "Anyone who can take out Iroh and Korra by himself is someone to be weary around. I honestly hope Sasuke can end this, but I can't deny my doubt."
"That's fair, but even if Sasuke can't finish this, I think someone will." Bolin stated.
"Hm, you seem to have a lot of faith." Kanan stated.
Bolin smiled. "It may have taken 100 years, but someone eventually appeared who was able to stand up to Ozai. True, it was Avatar Aang, but that doesn't mean it always has to be an Avatar that fixes things." He walked away. "Anyways, I'm going to bed."
Kanan looked at the sky before turning his attention to the gates with a smile. "Huh, maybe Sasuke will end this."
So, after reading this you can see what Arc 2 is going to involve.
1. Korra, Iroh, Asuma, Mako, Shisui, and Kanan - Travel the world.
2. Sasuke, Asami, Bolin, Lin, Tenzin, and more - Hold down the home front.
By all means, suggest storylines for both sides as I intend to cover both in the second arc.