Ok, if anyone of you want's to kill me, that is 100% totally fully justified.

I said that I would be writing more often...and I didn't. I got distracted by the horrible horrible thing we call life. I failed you guy's, and I'm sorry. I'll try to update more now.

On a brighter note, anyone obsessed with Fire Emblem Three Houses? I am, and it's a pit that I'm not ready to climb out of yet. Played the game three times on the different routes, about to start my fourth and final one (until the story DLC comes out whenever). Mercedes is Best Girl alongside Petra. Raphael and Claude are best Boy's. Edelgard is best Lord. Rhea is best Evil person. Golden Deer is best house. Fear the Deer! Also, Outer Worlds is the New Vegas Sequel I've always wanted. Full of fun quests, awesome gameplay, fantastic story, get it now!

Also a crap ton of Star War's stuff happened and holyshit I'm hyped as ALL *heck* for Rise of Skywalker and Fallen Order and Vader Immortal and Resistance and Mandaloiran and literally so much coming out soon AHHHH (Update. Fallen Order is amazing and I will be taking a lot of inspiration from it. While it does nothing new, it does stuff well and Cal is a lot like my plans for Ryder! So he'll be having a similar journey to Cal and maybe similar moments! Mandaloiran is also awesome. I would die for Baby Yoda. The Mando is badass.)

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Let's get this late chapter started!

The Mysterious Traveler has awakened! After running away from the clinic, Korra and her friends track him down only to see him perfoming feats of magic in saving another! After calming him own, they learn his name as Ryder! Now, Avatar Korra must learn more about this man from beyond the stars, as well as clear her families name and save the Water Tribes from civil war!

The medical center Ryder was returned to definitely wasn't...terrible. Much better that what he was used to before, no dirt or grime anywhere. The back alleys of whatever planet he was one usually didn't have a good bed, clean clothes, nice rooms or decent food offered. He was put back in the room he woke up in, back in bed. He allowed the staff to change his bandages (very reluctantly. He developed a strong habit of not liking people touching him. Got uncomfortable with it, being hunted for simply who you were would do that to anyone) but didn't let anyone lay their hands on healing him. He wasn't ready for that. Instead, they gave him Tea. He'd never drank tea before, the drink wasn't common in the outer-rim, besides for Societies elite few. The hot liquid was...nice, actually. It was sweet, and had a soothing feel to it.

As Ryder lied in his provided bed, blankets on, sipping the drink, he heard people walk outside, talking to each other. One of them was the girl from before, Korra if he remembered correctly. The other one he didn't recognize. He didn't mean to listen, he really didn't. But being recently re-connected to the force can lead to one making mistakes from time to time. "...ll I'm saying is that this man must be approached with caution Korra. He's an unknown."

"He saved that guy's life Uncle! I'm pretty sure he's on our side." The door opened, the two stepped inside. Korra looked the same as before, with the only difference being her coat being off, revealing her muscles. Her uncle reminded Ryder of a Mynock or a Kowakian, due to his long face and permanent looking sneer. Ryder shifted upwards into his bed, making sure his posture was good (he didn't want to be rude after all.) "How are you feeling?" Korra asked first, her voice neutral but sympathetic.

"Better than this morning, can say that much." He muttered, before taking another sip of his drink. "I have to say, this drink is really good. Helps a lot with the throat." Korra chuckled a bit, amused at his question. "What, they don't have tea up there in space or wherever your from?"

"This is tea?" Ryder questioned. "The only tea I've ever had was far more...pungent than this." He glanced down at the cup and then back to the two, sipping more tea. "I suppose your here to ask me questions about me?"

"That is our intention, yes." The uncle answered. "I am sure you already know Avatar Korra, my niece. I am Unalaq, chieftain of the Water Tribes." Unalaq spoke, then stood up and...bowed before Ryder. Both he and Korra looked at the man, confused. "It is an honor to meet a Jae'dai."

"I'm sorry, what are you talking about Uncle?" Korra asked, standing up. "What's a Jae'dai?" Ryder said nothing, except stare at the Chieftain with a combination of shock, confusion and absolute paranoia.

"You were never told of the Jae'dai? I thought Tenzin taught you better than that, considering it's an old airbender myth." Unalaq cleared his throat. "Millennia ago, when the first civilizations were being built, a war erupted between 4 villages over who practiced their bending art the best. They fought for five days, and on the sixth day the sky began to bleed. As the four tribes watched, a star fell onto the earth, and out of it came 4 figures. They wielded blades of light and could control the elements without bending. They ended the conflict in a single night with nothing but their words. They then established four temples for the tribes to live in across the four corners of the world. It's believed that these tribes evolved into the first air nomads. It's written in old texts that these four beings called themselves the Jae'dai. Airbenders call them 'Skywalkers.'"

"What happened to them?" Korra asked.

"Nobody knows. Some say that they left the world on their star. Others believe that they died and were buried in hidden tombs under the temples. Most say that it's just a myth, and they never existed at all." Unalaq then turned to Ryder. "That is...until now."

Ryder was silent, only staring forward and ignoring the two. A blank stare. "So...is it true?" That caught his attention. The two were staring at him, expecting. "Are you a Jae'dai?"

"Wha-Oh, uh...No. I've never heard of a Jae'dai." He could see the disappointment in the uncles eyes, but carried on. "I don't think that this 'Jae'dai' thing your talking about exists."

"But what about when you kept that man from falling without touching him! How'd you do that?" Korra quickly shot out. Ryder recoiled a bit, before taking in a breath and speaking. "I have these implants in me that can...lift things up. Where I'm from, it's pretty common."

"You mean space?"

"Sssure, I mean there's a lot more out there than just space...but let's go with that. Yeah, space." He shrugged at the last part. Didn't want to confuse them yet, there would be a lot to talk about. That didn't stop Korra from shouting out more questions. "There's more people out there?! How big is Space? Are you even human? How did you crash here? What do you-"

"Korra, enough!" Unalaq interrupted her, making Korra silence herself. "I too, am wanting to know more about our friend here...I'm sorry what is your name?"

"Ryder."

"Thank you. As I was saying, I too wish to know more. But I'm sure your tired and you should focus on your recovery. We will leave your for now." With that, he stoop up and walked out the door, beckoning Korra to follow him. She begrudgingly did so, glancing back at Ryder and saying "Get well soon." He nodded in acknowledgment, before sipping more tea and blankly looking out, contemplating.

As Korra followed her Uncle out of the clinic, she couldn't help but feel that something was off with Ryder. He tensed when Unalaq said Jae'dai, she saw it. He was lying, but why.

You are right. He knows more.

What? Did she just hear...a voice? No, no way. She was making this up. Korra glanced around the hallway, looking for someone, anyone. Nobody

He's lying to you. He hides himself.

Ok, she's defiantly heard someone. She continued to look around, her fists balling and forming fire.

Watch him...

"Korra? What are you doing?" Unalaq asked, stepping back into view from a corner he turned. "I...did you see anyone else here?"

"What are you blabbering on about? It's just us."

"I swear I heard someone..."

"Your mind is playing tricks on you, probably leftover energy from you opening the portal. Come." With that, he left her sight. Korra surveyed the room one last time before following her uncle.

Creepy voice in her head or not, Ryder was hiding something.

XXX

It took two days of recovery for Ryder to be able to get out of the bed. Sure, it hurt like all hell to walk but he preferred the pain over being stuck on his back. As he slowly put back on his old clothes, he grabbed his bag, and after making sure everything was still in there, slung it over his shoulder. He then noticed his lightsaber. He could leave it there, he didn't want it. But no, that would be stupid. He grabbed it and put it in his bag, no need to clip it on his belt. Not now, or ever. His blaster pistol would do better.

The door behind him opened, and in stepped an elderly woman, his doctor Katara. "How are you feeling Ryder?"

"Better, I suppose. Hurts to walk, but I guess you'd already know that, huh?"

"Pay's to be a good healer." Katara then glanced at him holding his bag. "Your not trying to leave again, aren't you?" He sighed, exasperated. "Look, I'm thankful for you saving my life, really I am. But I need to move on, It's not...I don't like staying in one place for too long."

"And how are you getting back to space then? We don't have any spaceships here." That made Ryder pause. "Wait, you...don't have ships? What about comms?"

"What are Comms?"

"Hyperfuel?"

"Never heard of it."

"Hydrogen? Plasma? Literally any main energy source?"

"I have heard of Plasma cutters in Republic City, if that helps." Ryder let out a chuckle. "Great. I'm stuck on a primitive rock. J-just wonderful. Really." He sat down, holding his head in his hands. "Can't believe this is happening to me right now." As he rocked back and forth, Katara slowly sat down next to him, placing her hand on his shoulder. "Perhaps...this is where your supposed to be?"

"Right, and I'm a Mynock.

"Whats a Mynock?"

"Nevermind." He stood up, letting the old women grab two coats. One for him and one for herself. Tossing it to the young man, he put it on as he followed Katara out the room and down the hall, exiting the building. He was greeted by a cold wind and snowfall. He shivered as he stared at the city below him. He didn't get a chance to really observe it the first time he tried to run...it was stunning.

"Never been to the south pole before?" Katara smirked. Ryder blankly stared at her. "Well, y'know...I come from outer space."

"I'm messing with you." She then looked to the ocean, frowning. Large ships (not the space variety mind you, actual water based ships) were docking, with men in blue uniforms being dropped off in large numbers. "What's going on down there?" Ryder asked.

"Nothing good." She replied. "Come, let's find Korra. She'll be at the palace." As she began to walk down, Ryder sighed. "It's always something bad isn't it?"

To say that Korra was having a bad day...would be 100 percent honest, yeah. The trial for her parents, who were being falsely accused by her own uncle for conspiracy to commit assassination(!), was just about to begin. A trial. For her PARENTS, aka the nicest people ever (even though she had some major difficulties with them the past few days). She was the avatar, couldn't she just pardon them or something? Pretty sure that was in the rule-book, hopefully.

She gave out a long sigh as she felt Mako wrap her arms around her shoulders. "It's going to be ok, you know that right?"

"I know...just wish that none of this even happened to begin with." She slowly took off her boyfriends arms and sat down on the wall, sliding to the floor. "These past few weeks have been a record low for me to be honest."

"Yeah, they kinda have sucked." He joined on the floor. It was silent for a while. Just the two of them, sitting on the icy floor, waiting for a trial. Yyyeep, normal relationship situation right here. He soon stood up, and after helping her up, kissed her on the cheek. "You ready?"

"In a bit, I'll meet you inside." Mako frowned at her words, but respected them and went into the courthouse. Korra glared at the floor. It was a stupid floor, she never liked it. Great, deflecting her own thoughts away onto a different subject, Tenzin would be proud."

"Korra, there you are." She heard the voice of Master Katara behind her. While it was good to hear her voice, why was she here? Korra got her answer when she turned to see Katara and Ryder(?) walking towards her. The young man obviously nervous and to be honest, a bit frightened by his environment (evident from his frequent glancing around). "Master Katara!" She ran towards the elderly woman, and gave her a hug, a hug that the older women returned. "Thanks for coming...but why'd you bring him here?"

"I thought it might be best for him to get some air now. It'll help with the healing." She answered. Korra let her go and stood in front of Ryder. Eyes met. "You feeling any better, space-man?"

"A bit...and space-man? Really?"

"Well, you came from Space right? What else am I supposed to call you."

"Ryder, my name."

"I like space-man better." Ryder rolled his eyes. She smirked. He then returned to her gaze, and stuck out his hand. "I...never thanked you for saving my life. If you didn't come, I'd probably be dead." She grasped it firmly, shaking it. "It was no problem. Wolves are tough, but nothing a little fire-bending couldn't solve." He raised an eyebrow, but didn't ask. He'd figure it out later. "So...any idea what I should do right now, considering I have literally no clue what's going on at all, in the slightest. "

"I'm returning to the medical center, you'd better come with me Ryder. We still have some tests I'd like to do before I can say your free to go." Katara spoke up, before leading Ryder away. He quickly glanced back at Korra, and said "Good luck with...whatever it is your doing."

"Yeah, thanks." With that, the two of them left. Korra then took a deep breath as she faced the doors to the court, and stepped forward, opening them and entering the room. As she took her seat next to Mako, she overheard Bolin whisper "We're good to go. I gave all the money to some guys over there. I told them to 'take care of it', and then I winked." He then gestured to two guards, eagerly counting their newly acquired funds. They sent a thumbs up to Bolin, who returned it in kind. "Pretty sure they got the message."

Asami, their rich friend and newly promoted CEO of Future Industries, did what any sane person would do, and face-palmed. "This trial will now come to order! Judge Hotah presiding." A clery announced to the public, and in stepped an older man with a beard stepped up and took his seat. "Man! I should have paid him!"

"Yeah, you think?" Asami shot back. The trial then began, with witness testimony and officials arguing over the facts of the case and whatnot. One of the people called was Unalaq, with him claiming that he was overpowered by Rebels and his last memory of the attack was him being saved by Korra. Soon, it was her turn to speak.

"According to Unalaq's testimony, you attended a meeting where Varrick tried to incite a civil war. Is that true?"

"Yes." She answered.

"And where these men present at that meeting?"

"Well, yes, but -"

"And where exactly did this meeting take place?" Before Korra could answer, Bolin shot up, shouting "OBJECTION!"

"Quiet down out there!" yelled out the judge. He turned to Korra once again. "I'll ask you one more time. Where did the meeting happen?"

"My parents' house."

"And who led this meeting?"

Your honor, if I may?" Yelled out Bolin. "May what?" Hotah yelled. "Uh...declare a mistrial?" Hotah glared at him, before telling him to sit down. He then addressed Korra again, asking if Varrick and Tonraq were at the meeting. "My parents are innocent!"

"I've heard all I need to. I'll return shortly with my decision."

XXX

As the trial went on break, Bolin entered a room. Not a very decorated room, mind you. A regular old room. Where Eska was standing. "Hey there, Eska, I was wondering if we could talk?" He asked quietly. He knew very well what would happen if he...addressed her not to her liking."

"I grant you permission to speak freely."

Bolin let out a sigh of relief as he spoke. "Oh, good, because I just need to be honest with you. You know, when we first met, there was this crazy spark. But I'm starting to feel like that spark is fading." This confession of lost love, of honesty should work...hopefully. I mean, Mako told him to be honest, and his brother was the most smartest guy out there! Total ladies man, this should definitely work.

"I agree. It is as if a great chasm has formed between us and nothing can bridge it." Well holy crap this honesty thing is actually working! "Oh! Oh, yes! I'm so glad you understand!" This was perfect! She understood what he was feeling as well! This relationship will end in a healthy way! Thank the spirits for Mako's advice, Bolin was feeling blessed!"

"Nothing, that is, except marriage." And just like that, as she held up a betrothal necklace with a skull decorum and grinning like a maniac, Bolin's hopes and dreams went down the toilet faster than you can say 'Bachelor.' "We will wed at sunset. You may express your joy through tears." She..."smiled" as she wrapped the necklace onto Bolins neck and began dragging him away. "Oh no! I-I-Can't-thisisreallytight! Gaagh"

XXX

The courtroom soon resumed, and the Judge was ready to pass on his sentence. In the front, stood all of the defendants, Tonraq and Senna included. "Senna, please step forward." Hotah announced, and she did so. She glanced her husband, worried. " I have found you ... innocent. You are free to go." With that, her cuffs were removed, and she ran into Korra's arms, embracing. "On the charge of treason," Hotah addressed Tonraq and the rest, "you are all found ... guilty. The punishment for this crime ... is death." Shocked gasps filled the entire courtroom, as Korra's eyes widened in fear. Unalaq was neutral, and Tonraq silently closed his own.

As Hotah left his podium and began to gather his things, Korra approached him. "You can't do this! You take their lives, and I'll take yours!" To say that Korra's threat terrified the judge would be understatement. But before Korra could threaten more bodily harm, Unalaq stepped in. "Korra, calm down. I'll talk to him." He sighed, and then spoke. "I know I promised to respect whatever decision you made, but I must ask you to reconsider. Show these men and my brother mercy."

Hotah was silent for a few seconds. "Very well. I'll change their punishment. Your lives will be spared, but you will live them out in prison." Everyone then breathed a sigh of relief, as Korra addressed her uncle. "Thank you, Uncle."

A few hours later, Korra and Senna went to visit Tonraq at prison. The cell was small, made of stone, and really cramped. As soon as the door was fully opened, both of them embraced Tonraq. "Honey, are you all right?" Senna spoke.

"I'm fine."

"Good." Korra spoke up. "Let's bust you out of here right now!"

"Korra, no. Saving me would start a war. If fighting were to break out, the North would crush the South. I'll be all right. Just promise me you won't do anything rash." Korra hated to admit it, but Tonraq was right. "

Fine. I promise." The two of them soon left the prison and returned home, with Senna weeping the entire way. As she stood over the sink, letting her tears fall, Korra held her shoulders as she spoke "It's ok mom."

"I-I hate feeling so helpess..."

"I know..." Her eyes narrowed. She...was going to try something.

XXX

On a nearby cliff, a Satomobile drove along the road. In the Satomobile was Hotah, driving himself. As he glanced at his rearview mirrors, his eyes widened in shock as Korra appeared, riding on Naga, following him! He stepped on the gas, desperate to get away. Korra and Naga, however, managed to catch up and ram into the Satomobile, which caused Hotah to lose control, and ceash into to the side of the cliff. As Hotah falls to the car floor, Naga rips off the car door and Korra dragged him out, picks him up and slams his back against the side of the car."

"W-What do you want?" Hotah, his voice shaking, quivered out."

" It's not about what I want. It's about what Naga wants." As if on Que, Naga growled in anger, "And she'd like you to let my father out of prison."

"I-I'm sorry, but there is nothing I can do. I was just following Unalaq's orders."

"WHAT?" Korra shouted. What the hell did he mean 'following Unalaq's orders? "I-I've said too much!" Responded the Judge. But that...was a mistake. Throwing Hotah's head into Naga's mouth, Korra held him by collar and growled out "Unless you wanna be Naga's afternoon snack, you'd better keep talking."

"I-I've worked for your uncle for years! He said he needed everyone to think the trial was fair."

"So Unalaq told you what to say?"

"Yes! Every word!"

"Then why did he have you free my mother and change your sentence?"

"He's trying to keep you on his side. But he also wants your father out of the way. Just like when he got your father banished." That was a surprise. "What do you mean, 'he got my father banished'?" Hotah whined out "Nothing!" Naga began to close her mouth and Hotah screamed. "Keep. Talking." Korra growled.

As Mako and Asami stood in Varrick Icnik Blackstone's office (him and his assistant hiding in the stuffed bear), they waited for Korra to return. Imagine their surprise when she burst into the office, shouting "Unalaq's a Liar and a Traitor!" while also being followed by a confused and shaken Ryder.

"I've been trying to tell you that from the get-go." Varrick spoke from inside the bear. Ryder just looked at the stuffed animal in amazement as Korra told her friends what the real story was. Apparently, Unalaq hired barbarians to attack the northern water tribe, which her dad used to be a part of. He drove them off but in the process destroyed a spirit forest (whatever that was) which Unalaq told the barbarians to hide in, all of this to get Tonraq banished and Unalaq made chieftain in his place. He also apparently manipulated the trial yesterday (Ryder literally found out that the trial was for Korra's dad this morning, so he was extremely confused)

Now people were saying that they were in, and all that and right then and there Ryder just spoke up. "Hi, sorry to interupt but who the kriff are you and what is going on?"

"...Who's this skinny dork?" The bear asked. "Everyone, this is Ryder, the guy from the spaceship we found in the everstorm. Ryder, these are my Friends Mako and Asami...and there's also Varrick in the bear."

"Great, good to know, fantastic. So, could I have like, an explanation on what's going on? Because all I know is that you dragged me out of the hospital for little to no reason, which Katara allowed, barley allowing me to grab my things, then shove me on top of your giant dog thing and making it run around at 50 miles per hour, while I'm holding for my life, and now there's talk of a prison break? Would someone please tell me what is going ON!"

As soon as he finished his rant, the door opened...and in stepped Bolin...not wearing the most...him clothing to say the least. "...What the actual hell are you wearing."

"So...I'm guessing the break up with Eska didn't go so well?" Asami asked.

"No, no, the honesty thing worked out great. So great she decided we should get married!" He yelled out the last part. His eyes frantic. "Sorry." Asami mumbled.

"'m pretty sure the guy is supposed to give the girl the betrothal necklace." Korra chuckled, which Bolin retorted "Well, I guess Eska didn't get the memo."

"Look, the only way to deal with crazy women is to lie big and leave fast. Lucky for you, Varrick's got your back. Now, gather 'round Ping-Ping. Let's talk plan."

XXX

It was decided that Ryder would help Bolin get Varrick out of the city while Mako, Korra and Asami would bust out her dad and the other rebels. Before this, Ryder managed to get filled in on what was happening, so that was nice. The plan was that him and Bolin would lead Varrick and his assistant Zhu-Li, still in the bear, out of the city and onto Varricks Yacht. There they would meet up with the others and the escaped Rebels and escape that way. In preparation, Ryder was able to...procure a suit from a northern soldier. No murder happened, just a simple knock on the head and he was out. The armor was...uncomfortable to say the least, but it hid his face. As soon as everyone was ready, the plan was afoot.

Him and Bolin walked down through the city, Pabu on Bolins Shoulder, leading the bear on with a leash. Ryder was able to grab a spear to better look like a royal escort. He kept his glance away from prying eyes. He didn't want to be here, he didn't want to be seen. They could see his face, report him. Wait...why was he panicking? There was no empire here...right? Course not, they haven't ever heard of the Empire. This was a primitive backwater planet probably in the unknown regions. He should be fine.

Why didn't he feel fine? Ever?

They soon arrived at the docks, where they could see the Yacht. It was...pretty big. Ryder had to hand it to him The businessman had taste. Unfortunatly, they were stopped by two guards. "You have a liscence for that animal?"

"Uh, you fellas seen a traveling circus come through here?" Bolin stammered. The guards narrowed their eyes. Kriff. Kriff. KRIFF! They were gonna get caught! He had to do something!

His head...it felt light...he remembered...

"Concentrate Padawan. Feel the force around you and your target." Master Juna Gida spoke to her Padawan, a young Ryder, from the viewing box. They were in one of the jedi temples many training rooms, this one being focused on the manipulation of the mind.

"I can't! It's too hard master!" He responded, panting while grasping his knees. The volunteer, an officer of the army, who was kinda used to this by now, sighed as he looked at his holo-watch and checked his pages. He had 2 new followers today!

"Is it hard? Good. The struggle will always be there. But you must overcome it if you are to become a Jedi! But do not force your way through. You must feel it's binding energy around everything. Connect with it, and ultimately, guide it. Concentrate, padawan. And you will succeed.

"Ok master..." An exert, a puff of air, and he waved his hand. "You will let me pass..."

"I am escorting him onto Princess Eska's private ship. Allow us to pass." Ryder waved his hand in front of the first guard, who straightened his back and his pupils dilated. "Your escorting him onto the Princess's private ship. You can pass." He then stepped aside, gesturing to his partner to do the same. Ryder then stepped forward, followed by a confused and slightly nervous Bolin and leading the oblivious duo hiding in the bear. "Dude, how'd you do that?" Bolin asked, stunned, as they stepped onto the dock.

"I'll tell you later, when we're not in mortal danger and helping break out a rebellion." Ryder whispered. As soon as they entered the dock, Varrick jumped up and ran to the bridge of the ship, still in the bear suit. Both boy's followed him, with Ryder ripping off the helmet and armor. That suit was uncomfortable over his actual clothing and satchel. As soon as he took the control's, Korra and the others got on...without the rebels. "Where's your dad?" Bolin asked immediately.

"On a ship headed north. Think we can catch up to it?"

"Sure, once you get us past our friends from the North." Varrick stated as he pointed to the blockade of ships the yacht was speeding towards. There was no easy way out it seemed. "If only we had a plane to get me close to those ships. I could waterbend them out of the way." Korra said.

"A plane? Well, why didn't you say so?" The genius then pushed a button. On the ships deck, a large hatched automatically opened, revealing a Bi-plane. Well, it seemed that this planet DID have some form of primitive flight capabilities. Good to know.

"Um, why do you have a plane on your boat?" Mako asked. "In case the boat sinks, of course." Varrick responded.

"But there's no runaway! How are we supposed to take off?"

"Zhu-li! Take a note: Build Runaway!" Varrick whispered. "Yessir." Zhu-li responded...from inside the bear. Ryder slapped himself on the forehead.

"I have an idea." Korra spoke. They went onto the biplane, the engine of which started stirring as soon as Asami got in. Asami, in her pilot outfit, put on her goggles, while Korra and Mako took position on the plane's wings while Ryder held onto the back frame, blaster pistol in hand (When asked about it, he said that it would help.) Korra gave Asami a thumbs up and the engineer starts operating the biplane, which starts moving forward.

"Now!" With that, she and Mako began to firebend downwards, providing a boost for the plane to get into the air. The plane sped forward, followed by the yacht, towards the blockade. Korra then closed her eyes, and entered the Avatar State. Eyes glowing wide, she began to bend a massive wave towards the boats, pushing them out of the way of the yacht! The yacht sped through the opening, and followed the plane out to sea, towards a boat heading northward. "There! My dad's on that ship!" The plane then headed towards the boat. The four of them prepared for what they had to do next once they got close enough..."Jump!" Korra shouted as she did so, diving towards the water, followed by Mako and then Asami, and finally Ryder (who shouted KRIFF! while doing so.) The plane, having no pilot to speak of, crashed into the side of the ship, blowing up in an awesome explosion.

The four of them then began to swim towards the surface, and once they broke it, were lifted up onto the ships deck by water sprouts Korra had conjured. As soon as they hit the deck, Korra bent a massive whip of water, sending several soldiers overboard. Ryder then noticed one making a break for it, and fired at the mans legs. The bolts hit true, and he fell to the ground injured. Thankfully, the blaster wasn't set to lethal, but it still hurt!

"What is that thing and can I see it when we're done with this?" Asami asked, amazed."

"Blaster Pistol. And if you can understand how it works, go nuts."

Korra approached the injured Sailor and slammed him onto the wall. "Where are the prisoners?"

"Lower Deck! Lower Deck!" He shouted, before being thrown onto the floor and being knocked out. The four of them then ran through the ship, taking down any opposition, until they reached the lower deck. Once opening the large door, they entered a large hall, filled with the rebels. "Korra?" Tonraq spoke up, confused.

"We're busting you outta here! Hurry!"

Thus, they all ran, naturally following the four teenagers who busted them out. "Korra this is crazy. You promised you wouldn't do anything rash!"

"I had too. I'll explain later." As soon as they made it to the top deck more northern troops attacked the rebels with waterbending. However, Korra and Mako were able neutralize it with firebending while Asami and Ryder took down the soldiers with their Electric glove and blaster respectively. Varrick's yacht soon approached and everyone jumps on board. Korra threw a final fire blast for good measure before the yacht departed, with all the rebels safely on-board.

XXX

As soon as they knew there was no one following them, Korra and the gang began to explain what was happening to the rebels. "So once I knew the truth, I couldn't sit by and do nothing." Korra finished her story. Every one of the rebels looked dejected, but none more than Tonraq. "My own brother betrayed me. And our entire tribe..."

"...What's our next move?" A rebel asked the leader. "I've been running from my past for too long. It's time to put my brother in his place." Tonraq responded, his eyes determined. "Then you have our support, Chief Tonraq." The Rebel then planted their fist to the heart, with all the others following suit. Korra joined in too. "Mine too. I'll be proud to fight alongside you, Dad."

"No, Korra." He said, looking at his daughter. "But you said the South doesn't stand a change against Unalaq's forces. I can help." She responded, disappointed. "The best way for you to help is by getting the president of the United Republic on our side." Tonraq began. "The South can give Unalaq a good fight for a while. But we'll need the United Forces in order to win this war." She glanced down for a minute, but then looked up at her father. More determined than ever. "All right, I'll get you all the help you need." She then embraced her father, "I love you, Dad."

"I love you, too."

Then, the rebels left. Bending an ice raft of their own, they sailed back to shore to begin the revolution. Korra watched them sail away, sighing as she knew what was to come. She then noticed Ryder doing the same, but towards the Horizon. "You okay?"

"Huh, oh yeah. Doing fine." He folded his arms as Korra stood next to him. Silence reigned for the next few moments, as the two teens awkwardly stood next to each other, looking at the sun. "Is...this what you do all the time?"

"Huh?"

"Helping people. Saving others. Protecting." He glanced at her. She quickly nodded. "I'm the Avatar. It's my job to defend the weak, and help those in need." Ryder smiled at that. "It's a thankless job y'know...probably not a lot of people who like you." Strange. Why would he say that? Korra mused over that. Play this calm, Korra, play this safe. Doesn't need to know that you know he's keeping secrets.

"Someone has to do it."

"True enough..." Silence. "I...suppose since my ship is most likely buried under 4 feet of solid ice and snow, and there is most likely no way for me to leave this planet for the forseeable future...I guess I'll be tagging along then for the ride. I don't suppose you could use a...spaceman?" She smirked at his little joke, ignoring him whispering to himself "ugh that was terrible. Not a freaking spaceman."

"I'd be glad to have you around."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"...Ok then. Thanks." He smiled. An actual one. Not a sarcastic smirk or a fearful chuckle. A genuine smile. She could tell. He was hiding something for sure, but...he wanted to help. She'll figure out who he is soon enough, but she could call him friend. Soon, the rest of Team Avatar joined the two, and as they watched the sunset, Bolin spoke up. "Y'knowI really need to thank you, Korra."

"For what? I started a civil war."

"Exactly! Now Eska and I are officially broken up!" As soon as he said that, Varrick shouted from the bridge "Oh, looks like we have company! And not the fun kind!" Far out in the horizon, if one peered through a telescope, they could see a large wave being bent by an enraged Eska, makeup smudged as fury consumed her eyes. "That would be my darling Eska. Quick question: is this thing fast enough to get away from my crazy waterbending ex-girlfriend?"

"Why'd you think I built this boat?"

With that, the boat's speed was increased, and away it went towards Republic City.

Far Away

Nur

Through the halls of Fortress Inquisitorius, the Third Sister marched through. She had her orders. Her mission was begun. Her supplies and troops ready.

"Going somewhere sister?" The distorted voice of the Second Sister called out like a Hawkbat behind Third. Hissing to herself in barely controlled loathing, Third turned to Second, her eyes masked by her faceless, shapeless helmet, a simple round facemask with a red line. This mask, compared to the jagged and edged Second's mask, was rather basic. "I have a mission, Second. I do suggest you get out of my way."

"Oh of course Sister, just after I get to know what your hunting." Seconds voice was mocking her. Third HATED that.

''It's none of your business, Second."

"Why not? Can't we have a bit of sibling love and help each other once in a while? Or are you too caught up in your ego to see that your not as skilled as the rest of us." The teasing nature of Second's remark bit hard into Third. Her hand trembled in rage. "I am better than you and the Grand Inquisitor!"

"Then why haven't you ever been recognized from our master?" Oh, she could bite back now!

"As a matter of fact, my mission comes from the emperor himself!" That hit Second for a loop, but only for a moment. Soon her usual attitude was back. "Oh really, and I don't suppose he might've put you up to this for you to fail and rid us of your idiocy?"

"At least I got my mission from him himself! Only things you get are from droid recordings and cameras!

"And I always get actual missions. Unlike yourself who only gets the scraps by playing cleanup for Lord Vader." Before Third could respond, Second walked away, laughing to herself. "I'll show her...I'll show them all."

"Your life is Forfeight, Jedi!"

AND THAT'S THAT! Done! Finito. Completed. I'm tired.

Once again, I'm sorry this took so long. It's on me that I forget about this, and I'm sorry. I hope that you'll all forgive me. Life hit hard and now that I have some time to write, I'll try to write as much as I can, as soon as I can. I'll focus on this for now since it's Star Wars month! Rise of Skywalker looks dope!

Thanks so much for reading! I'll see you all again soon!