Chapter 11: The Race
The day came for the big moment; The race down thunder road. Bataar Jr was determined to beat his rival and prove that his group is the greatest. Jess and her crew arrived.
"Well look that the cat dragged in," she said, "I thought you were too chicken to show up." "I never chicken out when it comes to a challenge," Jr. said. Korra stopped them from beating each other up. "Now, now, settle this during the race," Korra said, "But just know that we'll come out on top."
Jr noticed that Tabby was back with Jess. "Back where you belong?" He asked. "I always stick with a winner," Tabby said. Jr noticed Kuvira walking by with her gal pals. "Veers, what are you doing here?" He asked.
"Well, I guess I'm a sucker. I just wanted to say be careful," she said. That made him smile. He started to get in the car but stepped out. He was worried about what would happen. Korra noticed it. "What's wrong?" She asked.
"I can't do this, I might have a kid who needs me someday," Jr. told her still shaken up by Kuvira's pregnancy. Korra looked on the ground. "Hey a penny, why not pick it up for luck!" She said. She accidentally pulled the car door and hit Jr. on the head.
"Oh shit!" Kuvira said. Korra rushed to his side. "Dude I didn't mean that, I'm sorry!" She said, "You can still do it right? You ain't no chicken." Korra winked hinting her plan. Jr. pretended to be hurt. "Jr. can't race," Opal said.
"Well, looks like you guys are about to forfeit the race," Jess said, "I win by default." "Not a chance," Korra said, "Ima take over for him." Everyone was surprised. Korra took off her jacket and headed to the car. "Korra!" Called someone.
She looked to see Asami rushing to her. "Asami?" She asked. "Don't do this, its too dangerous," she said, "You don't always have to do something just because you're expected to." "I know," Korra said, "But this time it's different. Because I'm doing this for a friend. Besides, what's the point of living if you don't take a few chances." Asami kissed Korra on the lips. "Good luck," she said.
Korra got behind the wheel. "Rules are, they aren't any rules," Jess said, "First one to the overpass wins." She got in her car. "Alright girls, start your engines!" Tabby said, "Ready… set…. GO!"
They started driving. They were neck to neck as the were driving down the street. Jess smirked at Korra believing she had the race in the bag. Korra was determined to win, not only for herself, but for her friends as well. The race kept going and Korra kept her focus. She then flipped a switch activating the device that Desna made. The car was going super fast.
Soon she left Jess behind in the dust and made it to the overpass. She had won the race! The others rushed to her telling her what an amazing job she did. "Yo where's my jacket?" Korra asked. Mako brought it to her. "Desna, come here," she said.
Desna walked over to them. Korra put the jacket on him. "Welcome to the club," Korra said, "Give it a few weeks and we'll take it from there." Desna smiled. "I'm part of the cool kids!" Asami Wass watching as the kids were celebrating.
Sandra Dee Reprise
Asami: Look at me, there has to be something more than what they see
Wholesome and pure, oh so scared and unsure, a poor man's Sandra Dee
Asami turned to Kuvira. "Well, they did it," Kuvira said. Asami was wondering. "Why do some people get glory while others get blues?" Asami asked. "You're asking me?" Kuvira asked, "Where did this girl come from?"
"Well, what's the point of living if you don't take a few chances," Asami said. "That's my motto," Kuvira said, "If you want some help in changing your image we might know a trick or two." Asami smiled. "Hey Tira, you got a new victim!"
Asami: Asami, you must start anew, don't you know what you must do
Hold your head high, take a deep breath and sigh
Goodbye to Sandra Dee