Meanwhile,Bolin, Asami, and Iroh are riding on Naga in a snowy region.A plane flew overhead and joined two others, heading for Republic City.
"I think we've found our secret airfield. Bolin, once we get down there, I need you to tear up those runways. We can't let those aircrafts take off."Iroh said.
"Aye, aye, Captain! Ooh, I mean General."Bolin said.
They got off Naga and start moving.Naga and Pabu tries to follow them but they are stopped by Bolin.
"Uh-uh. Stay."Bolin said and Naga laid down in obedience.
Bolin,Asami,and Iroh approach the Equalist base.Surprisingly,there were no fences.
"Why would there be fence posts but no fence?"Asami asked but then they get electrocuted and fell unconcious.
Meanwhile,at the arena airships circled over it and mecha-tanks guarded the entrance. Inside, there was a stage set up and a huge banner of Amon adorned the wall behind it.
Inside,the stands were filled with non-benders.Korra,Jotaro,and Mako are standing on a balcony,ready for their plan.
Spotlights fell on the stage and Amon rose up from beneath it and the crowd cheered and applauded. He spread his arms.
"Thank you all for joining me on this historic occasion. When I was a boy, a firebender struck down my entire family and left me scarred. That tragic event began my quest to equalize the world."Amon said.
"That's a lie,Amon!"Korra yelled and Amon and the audience look up at the balcony to see the 3 wearing Equalist outfits.
"Or should I call you Noatak?"Korra asked and the crowd start murmuring amongst themselves.
"You want them taken out?"The Lieutenant asked but Amon raises his hand and the crowd quietened.
"No. Everyone calm down, we have nothing to fear from the Avatar. Let's hear what she has to say." Amon said.
"Amon has been lying to you. The spirits didn't give him the power to take people's bending away, he uses Bloodbending to do it.Amon is a Waterbender!"Korra said making the crowd gasp.
"What is this nonsense?" The Lieutenant asked.
"You're desperate, Avatar. Making up stories about me is a pathetic last resort." Amon said.
Korra continued."Your family wasn't killed by a firebender. His father was Yakone. And his brother is Councilman Tarrlok."
"Hmm. An amusing tale. But I will show you the truth."Amon said as he takes off his mask.
His face was horribly disfigured and a huge scar covered nearly of it.The crowd gasped in horror.
"This is what a Firebender did to me!"Amon said as he pointed to his scar.
"What?"Korra asked.
Hang on.That scar looks fake.*Jotaro thought.
"The Avatar is lying!" One of the Equalist supporters said.
"I'm telling you- he's a Waterbender!"Korra said but the crowd still yelled at her.
She looked at Mako and Jotaro."They don't believe me. It didn't work."
"Told you exposing him isn't an easy thing."Jotaro said.
"Let's get out of here."Mako said.
They started moving towards the door as 5
chi-blockers surrounded them.
"I wouldn't leave yet, Avatar. You'll miss the main event."Amon said as he presses a button.A rectangular hole appeared on the floor of the stage.Figures were rising from the platform revealing to be Tenzin, Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo tied up and gagged to poles shocking them.
"What?How?"Jotaro asked.
"No. They got away. We saw them get away!" Korra said in shock.
Meanwhile at the Equalist aircraft base,Asami,Bolin and Iroh regain conciousness and see Hiroshi outside their cell.
"Asami,Asami,I know I have hurt you. And I am sorry. But I believe you will one day come to your senses and we can be a family again."Hiroshi said.
"Are you insane?How can we be a family after everything you've done? Mom would hate you for what you've become."Asami said.
"How dare you?!I am avenging her death!"Hiroshi yelled.
A chi-blocker came up behind Hiroshi.
"The aircraft are ready for take-off, sir."The chi-blocker said.
"Good. Annihilate the fleet."Hiroshi said making Iroh shocked.
"That's right, General. I intercepted your message to Commander Bumi. I know exactly where they're hiding."Hiroshi said and he walks off.
"How are we gonna get out of here?" Asami asked.
Iroh looked at Bolin."I don't suppose you know how to metalbend?"
"That would be a negative,sir."Bolin replied.
Just then,a sound of running is heard and the warehouse door explodes revealing to be Naga charging in.
"Naga,over here!"Bolin called and Naga breaks down the cell with her paws.
"Who needs a Metalbender? We got Nagaaaaaa! Yeah!"Bolin said and they dash off.
"I'm going after those airplanes." Iroh said running off.
Naga grabbed Bolin in her mouth and threw him onto her back.
Asami finds empty mecha-tanks and get inside one.She flipped a few switches and turned a few gas valves and the tank rumbled to a start.
"Huh, what do you know? Just like a Future Industries forklift."Asami said.
Iroh boards on one of the planes with his Firebending and throws the pilot off and steers the plane on his own.
Meanwhile at the rally.
"Tonight, I rid the world of Airbending forever."Amon said and the crowd cheered.
"Let them go!"Korra yelled.
"You're welcome to come down and try to stop me." Amon said.
Korra advanced but Jotaro stops her."Don't!He's trying to bait you,Korra."
"I don't care!We have to save them."Korra said.
"The Avatar needs to be reminded of the power I possess."Amon said as he walks to the Airbenders.
Mako fired a bolt of lightning at Amon but Amon rolled away just in time.
"Go.I'll deal with them."Jotaro said as he faced the chi-blockers who are blocking their way.
Korra and Mako leaped onto the stage and started taking down chi-blockers left and right. Korra ran to Tenzin as Mako covered them.
The 5 chi-blockers charged at Jotaro.Jotaro activates Star Platinum and punches all of the chi-blockers.
ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!
All of the chi-blockers were sent flying into the air and they crashed into a wall.
Meanwhile at the platform to where Korra and Mako are at,Korra frees Tenzin.
"Where are Pema and the baby?"Korra asked.
"In prison."Tenzin replied.
"Beifong?"
"I don't know."Tenzin said as he joins the fray.He ran to Mako's side and together,they knocked Amon off stage.
Jotaro then leaps off and lands on the platform to where Korra,Mako,Tenzin and the kids are.
"Took you long enough."Korra said.
"C'mon.If Tenzin's family and Beifong are here,we have to save them immediately."Jotaro said.
Korra nods."Follow me,kids!"
They opened a door and went into a hallway. Korra gestured to Tenzin.
"Get them out of here. We'll create a diversion."Korra said.
Tenzin nodded."Let's go get your mother and the baby."
"Prison break!"Meelo cheered and they ran off to a different direction.
Just then,Amon arrives at the other door and he starts running at the trio but Korra unleashes a firewall so it can block him and makes another one.They went to a room but unbeknownst to them,Amon punched through the fire wall.
Then he ran into the same room.
Korra was hiding under a table where there was a green sheet that obscured her.Her heart was beating fast as she hears Amon's footsteps.Amon scans the room searching for his targets.He walked alongside the table and stopped.
Sweat started to trickle down Korra's face and her heart was beating faster.Then Amon went on.She sighed in relief but then,she was dragged by an invisible force.She rose into the air,controlled by Amon's Bloodbending.
Mako and Jotaro came out of their hiding places.
"Let her go!"Mako and Jotaro yelled in unison.
Mako started to blast fire but Amon dodged them.Jotaro charged at Amon but Amon Bloodbends both Mako and Jotaro just in time and now all of them are Bloodbent by Amon.
He mashed them into the ground and went to Korra, bringing her to her knees.Amon grabbed her neck.
"No!"Mako yelled.
"Korra!"Jotaro yelled.
Amon places his thumb on Korra's forehead.Then it was finished.Korra's bending was now gone...forever.
"I told you I would destroy you." Amon said.
Meanwhile,Iroh is still piloting the plane and was fighting other planes.He took down 2 planes with a blast of lightning while the others veered to face him.
1 of the planes fired a bola into Iroh's main propeller.He immediately jumped out of the plane and he used fire to fly to the direction of the other planes.
Iroh landed on the back plane and took down the other with a fireball.Then he took out another pilot and began controlling the plane.Suddenly,a bomb was dropped on his back propeller.
He looked up and saw the last plane above him, preparing to drop more bombs. Iroh sent a blast of fire into the bomb racket above him and the plane exploded
Now his plane was on collision course.He was going to crash at Aang's memorial statue.He jumped out and caught hold of the flag.His plane crashed into the Equalist mask and it fell off,revealing Aang's face once more.
"Thanks for looking out for me,Aang."Iroh said as he smiled at the statue.
Meanwhile at the airfield,Bolin starts smashing up the runaways with earth.Then 3 mecha tanks came at him and shot cables to his direction but Naga caught all of the cables just in time and pulls the tanks to the ground.
"Whoa! Thanks, Naga!" Bolin cried.
Meanwhile Asami is destroying one of the planes with the mecha tank she's controlling.
"Asami!"A voice said and Asami turns to see her father in a mecha tank as well.
"What do you think you're doing? You are aiding the very people who took your mother away!"Hiroshi said.
"You don't feel love for Mom anymore!You're too full of hatred!"Asami yelled.
"You ungrateful, insolent child!"Hiroshi yelled as both of them charge their mecha tanks against each other.
Asami fires 2 cables at her father but Hiroshi dodged all of them and knocked her into a wall.He charged at her fallen tank and began smashing through the cockpit glass.
"I now see there is no chance to save you!"Hiroshi yelled as he continues to attack Asami but then a rock hits his mecha tank.
It was Bolin.He came riding in on Naga.Then he threw more rocks at Hiroshi.
"Mr. Sato, you are a horrible father!"Bolin yelled.
Asami got the tank to its feet and attacks Hiroshi's mecha tank and managed to throw him away.Asami tore open his cockpit and prepared to finish it.
Asami looks at her father with hate but then switches to pity.Hiroshi tried to attack Asami but Asami dodges his attack and Hiroshi attempts to escape.
"You really are a horrible father."Asami said sadly and she fires an electric bola at her father electrocuting him and he lays im the ground,unconcious.
Back at the arena,Amon looked at his 3 fallen opponents with scorn.
"Finally,you 3 are powerless."Amon said.
Korra tried to get up and fight but she was too weak.Mako and Jotaro were still held in Amon's Bloodbending grip.
"Amon!"A voice said and Amon turns around to see the Lieutenant behind him.
"Everything the Avatar said is true, isn't it? I just saw you Bloodbend her."The Lieutenant said but Amon made no reply.
The Lieutenant removes his mask and smashes it using his boot."You traitor!I dedicated my life to you!"
He drew out his sticks and charged at Amon.Then he was caught by Amon's Bloodbending grip.
"You served me well, Lieutenant."Amon said as he threw the Lieutenant into a wall.
While Jotaro and Mako were still caught in Amon's Bloodbending grip,Jotaro was thinking of something.
I feared this would happen.I promised that I will protect Korra from this bastard.I promised to myself.To Korra.To Tenzin.I failed to fulfill that promise.Now,that bastard's gonna pay for what he's doing to my friends!*Jotaro thought as he gritted his teeth and the fire inside him starts to burn.
Amon walking closely to them.As soon as he reached Mako,Jotaro activates Star Platinum and and punches Amon right in the chest causing him to scream in pain.
ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!
Amon was sent flying to air and he crashed into a wall.Jotaro and Mako were free from Amon's Bloodbending grip.Mako lifted Korra into his arms and the 3 of them ran out of the room.
"Mako,Jotaro,my bending."Korra said.
"Everything will be all right! We just need to get out of here."Mako said.
But then Jotaro and Mako were caught by Amon's bloodbending grip again and Mako dropped Korra to the floor.
Mako and Jotaro were smashed into the walls and ceiling then Amon slammed Mako into the ground.Jotaro got up but Amon Bloodbent him again and smashed him to the walls left and right,knocking him out.
"I don't know what power you have.But thanks to my Bloodbending I can finally get you out of my way."Amon said as he walks to Mako.
"Say goodbye to your bending,forever."Amon said as he is about to put his thumb on Mako's forehead and Korra gasped as she saw this.
"No!"Korra yelled and she punched her hand and a sudden,powerful blast of air knocked Amon back.
Amon was shocked."Impossible."
Korra looked at her hand in surprise. "I- I can Airbend? I can-"She was cut off when Amon Bloodbends her again.
Amon slams Korra to the walls and ceiling.He did the same thing over and over again until Korra's head started to bleed.Then Amon stopped.
"Korra!No!"Mako yelled but Amon Bloodbends him and knocks him out by slamming him into a wall.
Jotaro was regaining conciousness and he saw Amon walking to Korra.He grabbed her neck and was about to take her Airbending away.
"This time,I'll make sure you won't be able to bend again,Avatar."Amon said.
Jotaro widened his eyes."No!"
He charged at Amon and with enough vigor in his voice,he yelled at the top of his lungs.
"STAR PLATINUM,THE WORLD!"
Time came to a grinding halt.Soon,Jotaro was near Amon.
"Good grief.I made it in time."Jotaro said and he activates Star Platinum and his Stand punches the Equalist leader's right hand which deforms into an inhuman shape.
(cue Jotaro theme)
"ORA!"
Jotaro paused and took a deep breath.He thought about all of his friends:Mako,Bolin,Asami,Tenzin
Korra.
As soon Jotaro thought all of his friends, he continued to give Amon the beatdown he deserves.
ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!
ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!ORA!
Star Platinum stopped punching as Jotaro's time stop has reached its limit.
"Time has begun to move again."Jotaro said.
Time returned to normal and Amon was sent flying across the room and he was knocked through the window.
(End theme)
Jotaro helped Korra up."Jotaro?Did you...do it?"
Jotaro nodded.
"Where's Mako?"Korra asked.
"I'm right here."Mako said as he got himself up and Korra runs to him and they hug each other.
"I'm so glad you're okay."Korra said.
"Me too."Mako replied.
The 3 of them walked up to the now damaged wall and saw pieces of Amon's mask scattered in the water.The Equalist supporters look up at Korra with anger.
"Bending tyrant!" One of the supporters yelled.
"Evil Avatar!" The protester yelled and the crowd starts booing.
All of the sudden a whirlpool appeared and it was Amon.His face was exposed as well as his ability to Waterbend.
I knew it.*Jotaro thought.
"He's Waterbending!" One of the supporters said.
"The scar is fake!" Another supporter said.
"The Avatar was telling the truth!"Another reporter said.
Amon looks down and sees the crowd shocked and then turns to see Korra and Jotaro.
Amon sinks to the water.Mako fires a bunch of fireballs but Amon is gone.
Meanwhile Tarrlok is still in his prison and just then the attic door opens revealing to be Amon but his mask is still off.
"Noatak."Tarrlok said.
"It's over, brother. I'm sorry for what I had to do." Noatak said.
"Our father sent us on this path; fate caused us to collide. I should have left with you when we were boys." Tarrlok said and Noatak unlocks the bars.
"Leave with me now. We can have a second chance. We can start over, together. Please. You're all I have left in the world." Noatak said.
Meanwhile at Air Temple Island at the docks Tenzin, Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo are reunited with Pema and Rohan and Bolin, Asami, and Lin now free are with them.
"Where are they?"Bolin asked.
"Patience,Bolin.I'm sure they'll arrive anytime soon."Tenzin said.
"There they are."Asami pointed at a speedboat arriving at the docks.Jotaro,Mako,and Korra are now in their normal clothes and they got off the boat.
Asami ran to Jotaro and hugged him."I'm so glad to see that you're okay."
"Me too."Jotaro replied as he hugged her back.
As all of them reunited with their friends,they told the story of the final fight and how Korra lost her bending.
"I can't believe Amon got you too."Lin said as she puts her hand on the Avatar's shoulder.
"Hey, at least you unlocked your Airbending!" Bolin attempted to make light of the moment but everyone glares at him.
"Bro,not the time."Mako said.
"Right, right. I'll just stand over here, quietly, in silence."Bolin said backing off.
Just then another United Forces ship arrives.
"Both of you saved Republic City."Tenzin said as he looks at Korra and Jotaro.
"Amon got away again.It doesn't feel like victory."Jotaro said.
"I think you should only thank Jotaro for saving Republic City,Tenzin.I lost my bending and after that I was beaten up by Amon.Jotaro was the one who defeated Amon not me.I don't deserve being congratulated."Korra said sadly.
"Just because you lost your bending and I was the one who defeated Amon doesn't mean you don't deserve being congratulated.You put all of your effort to this fight,Korra.You do deserve to be congratulated."Jotaro said.
Korra smiled weakly."I guess I do."
"Yay! Uncle Bumi's here!" Ikki cheered seeing an older man wearing a United Forces uniform and he howls.
Tenzin sighed. "Great. Now I have to entertain my brother."
Meanwhile on a speedboat Noatak is driving the speedboat while Tarrlok is sitting at the back and they're going through the open seas.
"The 2 of us together again. There's nothing we can't do."Noatak said as he smiled at the sight of the rising sun.
"Yes, Noatak." Tarrlok replied.
"Noatak' Heh. I had almost forgotten the sound of my own name."Noatak said.
Tarrlok then sees an Equalist glove and then takes it while unscrewing the lid of the fuel tank while placing the glove over it.
"It will be just like the good old days."Tarrlok said.
Noatak shreds a tear and Tarrlok ignited the glove.Just then,the speedboat explodes in the middle of the sea with nothing but smoke.
In the Southern Water Tribe compound everyone including Korra's parents are in the waiting room.
The door opened and Katara's elderly face peeked through the door.She shut the door behind her and everyone rose to their feet.
"I've tried everything in my power. But I cannot restore Korra's bending."Katara said sadly.
"But you're the best healer in the world. You have to keep trying."Lin said.
"Isn't there anything you can do?"Jotaro asked.
"I'm sorry, there's nothing else I can do. Korra can still Airbend, but her connection to the other elements has been severed."Katara replied.
Korra stepped out of the room and looked at all her friends and family.
"It's going to be all right, Korra." Tenzin said and Korra shook her head in reply.
"No. It's not." Korra grabbed her jacket and walked out of the room.Jotaro said nothing and Korra's mother started crying.
Mako followed Korra.
"Korra,wait!"Mako called.
"Go away."Korra said angrily.
"I will. But I just want you to know: I'm here for you."Mako said.
"No. I mean go away. Back to Republic City. Get on with your life."Korra said.
"What are you talking about?"Mako asked.
"I'm not the Avatar anymore. You don't need to do me any favours."Korra replied.
"I don't care if you're the Avatar or not. Listen, when Tarrlok took you, I was losing my mind at the thought of never seeing you again. I realized...I love you, Korra." Mako said.
"No...I can't..." Korra said running off.
"Korra!"Mako called but Korra rode Naga out the gate.Tenzin came up behind him.
"We need to be patient with her. It will take time for her to accept what has happened." Tenzin said.
Jotaro walked out of the house to get some fresh air.Asami followed and went up to him.
"Hey,Jotaro."Asami said.
"Hey."Jotaro said.
"Um...those words you told me Jotaro,they helped me a lot.It helped me face my father.So,thank you."Asami said.
"Don't mention it.I was just helping you out."Jotaro replied.
Suddenly,Asami looked to the ground and blushed.
"So um,Jotaro.Are you...um...you know."Asami said as she blushes harder.
Jotaro raised an eyebrow."Are you trying to tell me something?"
Asami took a deep breath."Are you...interested in spending more time together?"
"With whom?You?"
"Um...well..."
Jotaro smiled."Of course,I would.Why wouldn't I?"
Asami smiled wide.
Korra rode out to a cliff.She dismounted Naga and began crying.She sat down,hugging herself to her knees.Then she caught a glimpse of a shadow.She saw Airbender robes out of the corner of her eye.
"Not now, Tenzin. I just want to be left alone."Korra said.
"But you called me here."The voice wasn't Tenzin's.Korra turned around and to her surprise,it was Aang.
"Aang."Korra said.
Aang smiled at her."You have finally connected with your spiritual self."
"How?"Korra asked as she got up to her feet.
"When we hit our lowest point,we are open to the greatest change."Aang replied as other Avatars appeared behind him.In the Avatar State,Aang puts his thumb on Korra's forehead and then her eyes started to glow as Aang and the other Avatars fade away.
Korra is now in the Avatar State and she levitates and unleashes Airbending, Firebending, Earthbending, and then Waterbending and as she exits the Avatar State she sees Mako smiling and Korra runs up to him and hugs him.
"I love you too."Korra said and then,they kissed.
Later at the Southern Water Tribe temples Lin walks up to Korra who places her thumb on her forehead and starts doing Energybending as her eyes glow and later Lin's Earthbending is restored and Lin starts Earthbending large rocks and then sets them down.
"Thank you."Lin said and Korra bows respectfully and Tenzin and Jotaro went up to her.
"I'm so proud of you,Avatar Korra."Tenzin said.
"I'm proud of you too,Korra."Jotaro said and he and Korra hug each other.
"Thank you."Korra said.
End of Book 1