For days the gang had been brainstorming just how to carry out their less then legal plan. They even contemplated simply abandoning it and instead simply informing Tenzin and hoping that he had some ancient wisdoem that they could use. But after walking in on him storming out of his offices after a abrubt phone call from another councilmen It was clear that either the other councilmen were either on Tarrlok's side or simply staying out of it to protect themselves.

Now after hours of planning the four of them stood at the beach preparing for what would be the most illegal thing they hopefully ever did. All the lights on the island had just turned off and only the half-moon above them gave them light enough to see.

"So did you take care of the white lotus guards?" said Korra creating two ice surfboards. Each member of the group had a job to do both on the island and when they reached their target. Bolin being the most innocent of the group had been tasked with slipping a small sleeping potion to the two guards stationed to check on them this night.

"Yeah and I know it's for a good cause and all, but I really didn't like drugging them. Especially because they thanked me for the kind gesture before drinking it."

"Look we don't like it either, but don't worry too much. The potion won't cause any harm and come morning they'll at most wake up with a minor headache and no memories of what happened. So long as we're back before morning, they'll just think they blacked out from drinking too much. Nobody gets punished and we'll sleep better knowing we did something good."

But even after telling him that Asami wasn't so sure.

No this is the only plan. If I hadn't come up with this then Korra would have just gone ahead on her own. At least this way we win or fail as a team.

But as she climbed aboard Korra's board and they took off along the bay she still had her doubts. Once on the other side they ran down the street avoiding any citizens.

Once they reached their first destination at the end of the long busy street containing Tarrlok prescient and his numerous guards they ducked into the alley and readied themselves.

"Are you guys sure you can do this? We can still duck out now and find another way."

But if Korra thought they would say yes, she was wrong. "Korra if we weren't prepared to do this, we wouldn't have followed you all the way here. Now you and Asami get ready for what happens next."

"Yeah it's going to get pretty nasty really quick."

"Just be careful you two."

They nodded then looked around the alley for the hidden trap door that led to a secret tunnel they knew about. Their part of the plan was the easiest. For Korra and Asami to get in and place the necessary items to frame him they'd need a distraction. Surprisingly it had been Bolin who had come up with this part. Asami's original plan was to simply rupture a gas main the adjacent park and create a fire but Mako had pointed out the most of Tarrlok's men were earth and waterbenders. So instead they'd suggested turning some old associates into the distraction and as such were no heading down an old crime tunnel which they knew led to a local hideaway. They knew from their sorted past that there would always be unsavory people down there and with Tarrlok going after basically anyone that could propel his political career, they knew that he probably had few of their associates locked up.

Once they were gone Korra and Asami moved to the rear end of the alley and waited for the signal. As they did Asami looked down at her trembling hands. She hated to admit but she truly wasn't sure this would work.

Korra seeing this tried to comfort her but when her hand made contact Asami felt not the warming touch of her girlfriend but her cold trembling hands.

Neither spoke and instead waited for what seemed like hours. Every passing moment felt like an eternity as both were sure a guard would come around the corner any minute and their already tenuous plan would come undone.

An explosion and sound of screaming turned those feelings around. Hearing rushing feet and seeing flashes of fire and flying earth they knew it was on. So, after creating a smoke screen from available fire and water they ran to the side of the building bending a small opening for them.

Once inside Korra looked around arms raised ready for a fight. "Alright step two is going pretty well."

"Yeah now let's hope step three and four go equally as well."

The sounds of battle outside made the perfect cover as the girls ran through the building. Nearly every person they saw was either rushing outside, rushing away or simply hiding. As such when they finally found the evidence room there was no little to no obstacles. There was a sole guard taking shelter behind the sealed room. But when Korra threated to burn her way in after being denied he threw open the door dropping the keys and screaming. "I'm not getting paid enough for this." Before bolting to find a more stable hiding spot.

Once inside Asami grew more nervous as now it was her part of the plan.

"So, what now?"

"Now I put my engineering skills to work and turn one of these helmets into a two-way receiver. That way once we send the papers our hint and they send someone to snoop around it will look like he's been receiving orders."

"But can't he simply explain that away?"

"That's why we have to plan documents in his office. Sure, he could explain the receiver, but a series of forged documents and hundreds of yuans will be a lot harder to explain away."

With her skills and experience working on her father's tech it didn't take long to work her magic.

"Alright now to his office."

They had to hurry up for as they passed the massive series of windows lining the hallway to his office, they saw his guards were turning the tide of the battle. In a few minutes their distraction would be over, and it would be best if they were on their way out when it happened.

A swift Korra and the door burst open. Asami couldn't help but roll her eyes at Korra as she admired her handwork before rushing over to his desk pulling it open. She was about to pull it open when she stopped.

No, he'll check his desk. Needs to be someplace he won't suspect but can still be found.

She looked up from his desk and to the massive portrait of himself hanging over a large waterfall.

I wonder…

"Korra move that painting I have an idea."

As soon as Korra did they saw a small safe behind it. "I knew it. Of course, someone like him has a hidden safe."

Her hand had just touched the dial and was about to use techniques her father had taught her to get it when the room ran cold.

Korra turned to the doorway where seconds later she was pushing Asami away as a shard of ice hit exactly where her head had been.

"Now this is quite the surprise. When I heard the commotion outside, I thought someone might try to sneak in here. So, I waited in the supply closest down the hall and waited for whoever it was to come waltzing in. You can only imagine my surprise when I find it was the useless avatar and the scheming daughter of a known terrorist breaking in here. But then again, I shouldn't be to surprised, you two have been a thorn in my side for far too long."

With every step he took inside his office his expression grew from smug to rage filled. Water swirled around his hands before shooting out like jets toward Korra.

Korra saw it coming and diverted the jets down before freezing the stream back at him. He broke off before his hands could be frozen.

"You're through Tarrlok! We're stopping you before you can abuse your power anymore."

Tarrlok simply laughed back at her raising his hands and creating a ball of water. "And what will you tell them? Will you admit that you caused a riot in order to break into my office? Do you think I rose to power and didn't create enough allies in high places to spin whatever I do into whatever I want?"

Korra raised a wall of ice as he began shooting balls of ice at them. Asami slipped on her glove as Korra opened a small opening for her to slip though.

As the fight went on Asami took what chances she could to avoid the water strikes as Korra used her mastery of three elements to confuse and keep her focus on him.

After dodging a wave of fire, he took notices of Asami and reached out grabbing her with a tendril of water pulling her close.

"And would you look at what I just caught. A slippery little eel preparing to bite."

Seeing an opening Asami flicked the switch sending her glove to it's highest level before swing her body and slapping him in the face. Sparks shot out everywhere as he shrieking in pain hurling her into a nearby sofa.

Korra seeing this propelled herself with a burst of fire tacking him and hurling them both through a wall and down the cold floor below. Asami followed moments later catching up to find Korra walking to a heavily breathing Tarrlok.

"IT's over Tarrlok."

But from what Asami saw it his eyes she knew it wasn't. He snarled in rage before raising his hands.

"Enough playing around this ends now."

What happened next was truly horrifying. Korra let out a shriek of pain as her body contorted in pain.

"You…your….bloodbe…ahhrrrrr!" was all she managed as her blood was manipulated.

"Nice trick isn't it? My true strength and most useful ability. You're right my time in this city is done but I'm not leaving empty handed. You're coming with me." Then his gaze turned to Asami. "And so are you."

The pain Asami experienced next was by far the worst physical pain she'd ever experienced. Luckily it was so bad she quickly passed out waking up in a small prison cell next to Korra.

Her vision was blurry, and she could barely move. But she could still hear as Tarrlok ended whatever tirade he was doing.

"Never wanted this. I still had so many people giving me money. But I can still spin this given time. Tarrlok rescues avatar from terrorist cell, stops brainwashing from terrorist daughter. Yes, that should be just enough to come out on top."

He was about to go on when he heard a noise coming from upstairs. Not taking any chances he rushed upstairs to see the person he'd been hunting along with four other men standing in his doorway. As soon as she could use her arms Asami pulled a metal pin from her jacket and did her best to pick the lock as Tarrlok stared at Amon.

"And so our cleansing begins with the first councilmen."

Tarrlok simply smirked believing his bloodbending was more than enough. And for his minions it was, but to his horror Amon didn't move from bloodbending. Instead he calmly walked forward kicking out Tarrlok's already weakened leg before placing his hands on his head.

In less than a moment his bending faded becoming weaker and weaker until it completely faded away.

He fell to the ground unconscious. "Take him with us I have plans for him."

If Amon had stayed for two minutes to explore his hideout then he would have heard the sound of a metal door being picked open. As well as Asami dragging an unconscious Korra upstairs and into the frozen surroundings.

Her vison was still blurry, and her body felt like shutting down. But she couldn't stay here. They needed to find someplace safe while she still could.

But as much as she wanted to, she didn't get farther then the mailbox before she collapsed from the pain. The last thing she saw before blacking out once again was the massive familiar shape of Naga as Bolin and Mako came into view their expressions full of worry.