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The group then return to the airship with Su and Aiwei in tow. Korra then confronts Lin with the new information.

"I found out why you were so against coming here. Why didn't you ever tell me you had a sister?"

"Half-sister." Lin emphasizes.

"Same Mom, different Dads. So what?" Su says. "We're blood Lin, and after thirty years, the least you could do is say hello."

"I have nothing to say to you." Lin states, turning her back on the others.

"You two haven't spoken in thirty years? How come?"

"Ask her. I've tried." Su states, pointing to Lin.

"Oh, don't put that on me." Lin retorts, pointing her own finger a finger to Su as she lowers hers. "You're the one who tore our family apart."

"And you've done a bang up job of keeping it that way." Su coolly responds.

"You haven't changed one bit, have you?"

Hao steps forwards and mediates, "Alright you two. We didn't come here to bring up past grievances. Korra, why don't you tell Lin the good news."

"Lin, your niece is the new Airbender! Isn't that amazing?"

"Yeah. Terrific."

The whole entourage then leave the airship to meet the Airbender. On the tram ride Hao jokes around saying, "I'm getting too old for all these back and forth trips."

Su laughs and responds, "Don't worry. We have nice guest houses prepared for all of you. To be honest, I'm surprised to be seeing you again. Last time we saw each other, I was visiting the Fire Nation. Is it safe to assume you're still leading Wild Fire?"

"You'd be correct. Apollos is still second in command."

"I'll have to send him a letter at some point, ask him how he is. It's good to see you again, though. Have you been keeping well?"

"As well as I can. I had a chest problem a while ago, but I'm feeling much better."

"That's good to hear." Su says, placing a friendly hand on his shoulder for a second before removing it.

Eventually, the group begins walking through the estate. They stumble upon Su's youngest children.

"Those are my two youngest, Wei and Wing. They're playing a game called Power Disc, they invented it all on their own."

They then watch as Wei scores a point.

"Oh nice power, Wei." Su compliments.

"Ha! Wing goes down!" Wei exclaims.

"I'm so proud of those two."

The group continue forwards and soon runs into the next offspring.

"Huan, I want you to meet the Avatar and her friends, and your Aunt Lin." Su introduces.

"Nice to meet you." Korra greets.

Huan doesn't look away from his "art" as he replies, "Hey."

"Wow, that's a really nice...banana? Yes, very-very life-like." Bolin states.

"It's not a banana!" Huan exclaims in irritation. "I was inspired by Harmonic Convergence. It represents the dawning of a new age. Obviously."

"Oh yeah, no, I could-I could totally see that. Oh, let me stand here, yes, I could see that now. Yes. Thank you." As they group continue to walk Bolin whispers to Mako, "Banana. I mean that's a banana, right?"

The group finally arrive at the Airbender, who is sitting on a bench reading.

"And this is my daughter, Opal."

Upon seeing the guests, she stands up and puts her book down.

"Wow, Avatar Korra. I can't believe you're really here. You are so amazing."

"It's great to meet you, Opal."

"Opal. That's a beautiful name." Bolin compliments.

Opal blushes a bit at the compliment replying, "Thanks."

"I'm Bolin." He greets, extending his hand out.

"Opal. But uh-you already knew that." She responds, shaking his hand.

"Great, we found the Airbender. Let's take her back to the airship and get out of here." Lin states.

"And the woman apparently trying to abduct you is your Aunt Lin." Su introduces.

"Really? I've always wanted to meet you! My Mom has told me so many stories about you."

"I'm sure she has."

Opal seems slightly confused by the response.

"So, I've set all of you up in the guest houses while Korra trains Opal." Su announces.

"Oh, I'm sorry. But I was hoping she could train with rest of the Airbenders at the Northern Temple." Korra says.

Opal seems to like the idea, saying, "That sounds amazing1"

"Nonsense. This is where Opal's home and family are, you can train her here."

"I guess I could get her started."

"Absolutely not! We're leaving." Lin orders.

"She's just a little worried because there are a bunch of crazy criminals after me." Korra explains.

"If you're concerned about security, don't be. This is the safest city in the world. Now I will see you all at dinner and come hungry, my chef will blow the taste buds right out of your mouth."

"Why do you have such a problem with your sister? She seems nice. Come on, we can stay a little while." Korra tells Lin. She responds by turning her face away and growling.

Hao quickly follows Su and asks, "Would you mind if I take a look at the security force tomorrow? I have to side with Lin on being concerned about security."

"If you feel the need, I'll make arrangements."

"Thank you. How's your young charge doing?"

"She's doing fine. She's actually Captain of the Guards now."

"Good for her. I expect to see her during my inspection then."

From there Hao leaves to his designated guest house. He then checks over buildings and where everyone's going to be. Korra is located in the safest spot.

Letting out a sigh, Hao removes his armor, sits on the bed, turns on the radio, and starts reading a book.


As night begins to set, the flower domes are closed, turning them into something like buds.

Team Avatar joins Su and her family for dinner, with two missing family members. The chef starts off their evening by telling them the prepared dishes.

"Tonight, for your dining pleasure, I present a seared wild Kyoshi-Elephant koi, paired with a ginger infused pea tendril, and hibiscus root salad."

"Stunning." Su compliments.

The chef bows and leaves the people to eat.

A moment later, Su's husband and son walk by the open door.

"Sorry dear, I'm going to have to take dinner in my office. I just had a major breakthrough on the tram station remodel."

"Well don't let me stand in the way of inspiration."

"You're the best!" He responds, disappearing.

Su turns to Korra and tells her, "That was my brilliant architect of a husband, Baatar, and our oldest son. He engineers all my husband's projects."

"Five kids, what a nightmare." Lin drones.

"No no, my children are a blessing."

"Yeah, Mom used to say that too but she never meant it."

Sitting near Opal, Akira and Tamayo munch down on the provided dinner.

"Gotta say, this is pretty good." Akira states.

"Yeah. That chef certainly knows his craft."

Tamayo voraciously consumes the pea tendril, koi fish, and salad in tandem. Akira chuckles a bit asking, "Hungry?"

The pregnant woman whispers, "Hey, this is gourmet food here."

"Still, you might want to slow down before you get a stomach ache." He responds.

Tamayo gives Akira an accepting nod before continuing to eat, now at a more controlled pace.

Back at the head of the table, Su asks Korra, "How's your search for the new Airbenders going?"

"Honestly, not great. We had to rescue a whole group of them from the Earth Queen."

"Oh, she's horrible! She thinks she can just do whatever she wants."

"Sounds familiar." Lin mutters.

"What?"

"Nothing."

Su returns her attention back to Korra, asking, "I mean the idea of even having a queen is so outdated, don't you agree Korra?"

"I-I haven't really thought about it too much."

"Well, you should start. The World is evolving and the Earth Queen can evolve with it. Step aside."

"Hey everyone, my little sister is an expert on World Affairs now." Lin announces with fake enthusiasm.

"You want to talk about what's really bugging you because I'm right here!"

Suddenly, two new arrivals enter the room, Varrick and Zhu Li.

"Sorry we're late, everyone." Varrick announces.

Bolin gasps in excitement as he says Varrick's name.

"What are you doing here?" Asami asks as Varrick takes a seat beside her.

"Great question, Asami. I mean, what are any of us doing here? Wow. Food for thought. Anyhoo, how's our company doing?"

"You mean my company? Future Industries reverted back to me after you plotted to abduct the President."

"Allegedly plotted to abduct the President. Never convicted."

"Err, that's because you escaped prison." Mako states.

"No, the universe decided to set me free. So, I looked up my old friend Su Yin here, pitched her a few ideas, and BAM! We're in business together!"

"Varrick's setting up my new technology division." Su inputs.

"I've seen the future and the future is-magnets! I'm working on a high speed rail that would revolutionize transportation and shipping as we know it! But that's not all, I'm-"

Varrick is interrupted by Lin who shouts, "Alright, enough! By now Lin is standing up looking irritated. "I'm trying to keep the Avatar safe and you're harboring a criminal?"

"Ease up, Lin. Sure Varrick's made a few mistakes in his past, but that doesn't mean he should pay for it the rest of his life. My chef was a pirate but now he's a culinary master. People change."

"You haven't!" Lin accuses, bashing her chair away before storming out.

"Lin!" Hao shouts, but she ignores him and storms out, slamming the door on the way.


Around half an hour later everyone finishes their dinner, despite the awkward situation. Hao goes off to check on Lin while the others head to their houses to get some rest.

After a discussion with Su, Korra tries to get Lin to open up to Opal. That plan fails though, with Lin ordering them to get out.

"Hao'll talk with Lin." Akira tells Korra, both laying on their bed in a comfortable embrace. Of course Naga is laying down at the foot of the bed.

"Are you sure he can handle this on his own?"

"I'm sure. They have a deep connection, otherwise they wouldn't be dating right now."

"I guess so."

"Hey, try not to worry so much. We found the Airbender, we have a new ally, and we're on our way to rebuilding the Air Nation."

Akira gives Korra a peck on the lips, making her smile and relax a bit more.

As the two are cuddling, Hao is lying beside Lin on their own bed.

"Did you really have to shout at Opal?" He asks.

"…Maybe not. I didn't feel like having that conversation though."

"Still, you should probably apologize. She's your niece after all."

"I'll…think about it."

Hao lets out a sigh and wraps an arm around her shoulder.

"We'll get through this. It'll be ok."


"What do you mean he escaped!" Apollos shouts at Kya, who glares at him in return.

"Hey, he was very skilled with his Airbending. I did what I could."

Apollos had been called in with a small group of 20 Wild Fire troops to assist with the situation. Unfortunately, Zaheer had escaped before his arrival. Apollos was gathered for a meeting with Kya, Tetsu, and Amako.

"To our knowledge, he's still in the city. We can track him down and put him and his allies back in prison." Tetsu states.

"Or execute them." Apollos inputs.

"If it comes to it." Amako adds.

"There's also the other bit of business to address." Tetsu says, warily.

"Oh, right." Amako says, leaning back in her chair.

"A new development?" Apollos asks.

"Your brother is here-"

Apollos stands up immediately, causing the chair to screech in protest at the sudden shift.

"Where? I'll kill that bastard!"

"Calm down. We've been monitoring the situation, and he seems to be legitimately trying to retire."

"He's tricking you. We can't trust him."

"We don't. But we're trying to give him the benefit of the doubt."

"You do that, and you'll be playing right into his hands."

Amako shifts in her chair and says, "We're telling you this so you won't fly off the handle if we run into him. Are you going to cooperate with us, or are going to have to get Kushi?"

Apollos takes a few deeps breaths, trying to calm himself down.

"Fine. I'll play along for now. If he starts attacking us though, don't say I didn't warn you."

The group decide to reconvene at later date and dissipate. Apollos stalks the streets as a few morning joggers run past him.

Why can't they see he'll just betray us if we do ask for his assistance. He can't be trusted.

Apollos remembers memories from the past. He remembers living in the Lower Ring of Ba Sing Se, his mother causing him to laugh at a bad joke, and his mother crying when she thinks they can't hear. Another familiar memory surfaces, one of Yumi.

After learning of Cain's imprisonment and the death of Chūji, Yumi had taken the imprisonment of Cain as a sign she once again failed as a mother figure.

She didn't deserve that. One joined the Red Lotus, one died, then another is imprisoned for causing the death of an ally. Thank Agni Akira turned out decent.

Apollos soon finds himself in a park. He walks a good amount of feet before freezing in place.

There, sitting on a bench, looking as calm as can be, is Cain.

The enraged Combustion Bender stomps forward towards his brother.

Seeing Apollos, Cain stands up and only gets out an, "Apollos-," before feeling a fist collide with the side of his face.

"How dare you show yourself in public. I thought you'd at least have the decency not to show your face around here!"

"Apollos, calm down!"

Too caught up in his anger, Apollos jumps Cain and begins beating his brother with his fists. Someone tries to intervene, but is thrown to the side. Upon hearing a woman gasp, Apollos looks up to see Yumi on the ground. Realizing his mistake, Apollos loses his aggression and jumps off of Cain, rushing to Yumi's side.

"Lady Yumi! I'm so sorry. I…"

"It's ok. I'm fine."

"I beg your forgiveness."

Apollos drops to his knees.

"No need for that. Please, stand."

He does so.

"Now, why would you attack your own brother?"

"I…I let my anger get the best of me."

"It's alright, little brother." Cain says. "I understand you're the more hotheaded between the two of us."

"Even so, I acted irrationally. I may hate you right now, but my actions were idiotic. I need to go get a drink and meditate."

As Apollos leave, Yumi approaches Cain.

"You're lucky I'm on watch duty right now." She remarks.

"Yeah. Thank you, for the help."

"Of course. Are you alright?"

"Yeah. Just a few blows, I'll be fine."

"You should probably head back to your apartment early."

Cain nods in agreement. "Thank you for letting me go for a walk though. I appreciate it."

"Of course."

As the two begin their walk to Cain's apartment, they engage in conversation.

"I'm still puzzled as to why you're being so…kind." Cain states. "I've done…terrible things."

"Yes, you have. You're also someone who I once considered my son. I, more than anyone, besides Hao, have the most reason to hate you. Yet I don't. Do you know why?"

Cain shakes his head no.

"It's because I love you, platonically of course. I remember the little boy you once were, and realize you are still my son. You may have been birthed by another woman, but it was me who helped care for you. Zirin tried, of course, but she was more of a trainer than a mother. She lacked the motherly instincts I'd grown to have."

Cain nods his head in agreement.

"You were-are the kindest person I've ever known."

"I got that from my mother. Of course, before giving birth all I thought of was fighting with Amai. After my first pregnancy though…"

Cain rests a supportive hand on her shoulder.

"Then, the second baby died. I finally got one right with Akira, but…"

The two stop walking so Cain can give Yumi and hug as she stifles a sob.

"After the second baby died, you and your brother became my sons. I didn't care if another women birthed you, you needed a mother figure and I was happy to give you one."

Yumi takes a moment to compose herself before they continue walking. Eventually, they arrive at the apartment.

"Now that you're back, I leave you in the hands of the other guards."

"Thank you…Mom."

Yumi just smiles in response, giving him a motherly look.

After she leaves, Cain immediately goes to make a call.

"Hello?" The recipient asks.

"Tetsu? I want to help."

"Cain? …Are you sure? I thought you wanted to retire."

"I'm sure. I need to redeem myself. I need to reclaim my honor."

"If you're completely sure about this…I'll keep you informed."

"Alright. I'll wait for your orders."

"By the way, what made you want to come out of your early retirement?"

"…Mom."

"…Of course. I'll keep in touch."

After hanging up, Cain gets to work exercising to get back into fighting shape.


Tetsu finds himself lying in bed beside Yumi, the moon light illuminating the room.

"Cain decided to help us. Mentioned you."

"Did he?"

"He did. Said he was looking for redemption."

"Well, I didn't expect him to say that. Or actually join the fighting. Honestly, I was hoping he wouldn't. I guess I should be expecting this though."

"I'm sure he'll be fine."

"What're you going to do when you run into P'Li though?"

The lack of a response is all the answer Yumi needs.

"So by the end of this, two of my babies will be dead. One by birth, the other by the hands of her family."

"Akira's still alive."

"But for how long?"

"'Till he's as old as us. Then older. He's been trained by legends and has a good head on his shoulders. He'll be the one to survive."

"I hope so. A mother shouldn't have to outlive her children like this."

Tetsu wraps Yumi in a hug and kisses the top of her head. The two they relax and ease into slumber.


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