A/N: I thought of adding this newsreel because I like the narrator voice it feels so 1919 Mobile Game which almost feels like it is like that thanks to the cars and such.
Fake Name(Real Name):
I thought If I add this you wouldn't be confused by why there are two names.
"A Leaf in the Wind"
Newsreel Recap
Soon we see the black and white newsreel as it relates to events that happened in the previous chapter and is being telled by Shiro Shinobi. The one reporter now turned Radio Announcer for the Pro-Bending Arena.
Shiro Shinobi: [Narrating a newsreel.] Republic City welcomes a new citizen into our arms. Avatar Korra! After years of seclusion in the South, this master of water, earth, and fire seeks to add airbending to her list of skills. And under the tutelage of Tenzin, Avatar Aang's son, she should go far. But will this cool, calm, collective master of air be able to tame this hotheaded teen?
Shiro Shinobi: And what about Zakai? Oh man he certainly gunning for the Avatar as the tension from the two was creating Sparks in the air will he be able to try to refrain from killing the Avatar or will he persevere and be calm coolheaded teacher for Korra?
Zakai Appartment
Soon we see Zakai in a terrible state as he pulled an all nighter yesterday with his Vigilante work as the VioletSpirit, he is wearing his black suit and mask on his head and has bags on his eyes as the sun graced his face as he moans at it.
?: Get up...
Soon we see Vaatu and he is telling him to wake up as Zakai reluctantly but ultimately gets up annoyed at his talkative dark spirit.
Zakai: [Grumbling,Annoyed] Why... Why, couldn't I be normal...
Vaatu:If I had my way after choosing you! Would like to have a competent Dark Avatar that wouldn't go out and save those humans.
Zakai: I'm not saving them, it was just a way to relieve stress on those that deserved punishment.
If Vaatu had a face he would be raising an eyebrow at him as he didn't believe him.
Vaatu: Just remember who holds the leash my pitiful human... [Vaatu leaning in closer to Zakai;Threatening] You remember what happens when you refuse my orders?
Soon Zakai got a taste of what Vaatu said as he feels a pain in his head and is forced to kneel and used both his hands to hold his head and his eyes were dilated as if he was forced to remember as he groans from the pain.
Vaatu: [Calmly Taunts] Now I may give you enough on the leash and let you do whatever you want that stops now. You will help the Avatar Airbend, then you will betray her, and then kill her, and throw the world into chaos. That will be your only goal of your existence... Now... swear it!
Zakai: [Pained Groans] I... I swear!
Vaatu: [Angry; while hurting Zakai] Mean it!
Zakai: [Even more Pained Groans] I swear to you Vaatu, to... [Groaned] To throw the world into Choas and to... [Yelling Pain] To eliminate the Avatar Korra!
Then Vaatu then let's go whatever hold he has on Zakai as he breathes evenly and sees Vaatu floating away and into the shadow as he released his hold on him.
Zakai: [Groans While Standing up]
Soon Zakai looks out in the bay and see's the Avatar home as he thinks about Korra.
Zakai: (Avatar... prepare yourself... For you will be my greatest opponent to have ever fought.)
Soon he see's a newspaper with Korra Face on it and he used his Airbend and then used his Firebending to burn the newspaper as he showed no emotion to it burning.
Zakai: Now, I need to get to the Avatar.
Air Temple Island
As the morning starts we see Oogi flying down toward the ground of Air Temple Island. As it shows the air temple beside the Yin and Yang courtyard with the mountains and the rest of Republic City behind it.
Inside the building
As Korra was reading the newspaper as to what happened at the Pro-bending Arena which is a big thing in Republic City.
Korra: "And, in the final round, the Buzzard Wasps won with a decisive knockout!"
As she lowers the papers and looks across her table, revealing Tenzin sitting opposite Korra; smiling; excitedly.
Korra: What do you say we go to the arena tonight, [Raises an eyebrow.] catch a few pro-bending matches?
We see a dining room. Besides the table Korra and Tenzin are sitting on, there are three more tables occupied by other people, all donned in the yellow and red attire, typical of the Air Nomad culture. Air Acolytes of both genders are eating and drinking together.
Tenzin: [Dismissively.] That sport is a mockery of the noble tradition of bending. [Takes a sip from his cup.]
Korra: Come on, Tenzin! I've dreamed about seeing a pro-bending match since I was a kid and now I'm just a ferry ride away from the arena.
She tried pleading with him but to avail as he was firm in his decision.
Tenzin: [dismissively] Korra, you're not here to watch that drivel. You're here to finish your Avatar training.
Then we see Korra face as it was disappointing for her to not be there.
Tenzin: So, for the time being, I want you to remain on the island.
Korra: [Annoyed.] Is that why you're keeping the White Lotus sentries around, to watch my every move?
We Cut to a wider shot of the room revealing several sentries in White Lotus attire.
Tenzin: Yes. In order to learn airbending I believe you require a calm, quiet environment, free from any distractions.
We cut to a bored-looking Korra. As she then smiles at him as she agrees to this.
Korra: All right, you're the master.
Korra then turns around and looks out the window behind her with a longing look upon her face. As we get a shot outside of the dining room window through which the golden building that houses the pro-bending matches can be seen.
Meanwhile with Zakai
As Zakai is looking at Air Temple Island he immediately tries to think of a way to get the Avatar to trust him.
Zakai: Come on, think? What would the Avatar do? Maybe I need to think like a girl?
Soon Zakai tries to get into a mindset of the girl as he forgets that he's in public.
Zakai: [Effeminate Voice] Oh, hi I'm the Avatar and I'm your worst nightmare. Please think of a way to repent your mistakes.
Soon Zakai then shakes his head as that didn't show or talk like the Avatar.
Zakai: No thats not it. [Very similar to Korra Voice] Well how about I teach you all a lesson on who to not be bad! [Normally] Yeah sounds like her. I mean how do I get her to learn Air-bending when she is probably halfway through it. [Looks Up] If anyone is listening up there please help me get Korra to trust me?
Water then came from above as a bucket landed on his head as it was soap water. As he is now sparkling clean.
Elderly maid: Sorry! I'm all thumbs today.
Zakai: [Calmly responded back] It's... ok... [Looks Back up;Annoyed] Do me a favor universe. Don't help me.
Meanwhile with Korra
Now we see Tenzin and Korra walking outside underneath a wooden shed. A ring-tailed flying lemur soars by as we look to the left as the duo is walking on. Korra is now wearing typical Air Nomad attire instead of her usual Water Tribe clothing.
Tenzin: So, my mother informed me that you've never been able to airbend before.
As Tenzin mentions that, Korra stops in her tracks and sighs deeply, while the scene keeps following Tenzin as he walks on.
We then have broader shot as Tenzin turns to face her and Korra has modified her outfit a bit by stripping up her sleeves, leaving her arms bare.
Korra: [Sighs] Yeah, but I don't know why. The other elements came so easily to me, but every single time I've tried airbending- [Sticks out tongue and makes a raspberry as the accompanying noise. Erects herself again and puts a hand on her hip; annoyed.] nothing.
Then Tenzin placing his right hand on her shoulder. As he tells her why as he starts to roll down her stripped up sleeves.
Tenzin: That's perfectly all right. You just need to be patient. Often the element that's the most difficult for the Avatar to master is the one most opposite to the Avatar's personality. For Aang, it was earthbending.
Korra: [Glances to the ground; sadly.] Yeah. Well, I'm about as opposite an airbender as you can get.
Then Tenzin turns to resume walking, while smiling softly.
Tenzin: Let's begin your first lesson.
Korra stares dumbfounded at Tenzin's back. As we see Tenzin and Korra as they climb some stairs. At the top of the stairs we see Tenzin's children as they come into view. Ikki is jumping excitedly up and down while clapping her hands; Jinora stands solemnly in the middle; Meelo is vividly waving at the upcoming duo. Behind them, there is a circle filled with several wooden gates, all standing in a different direction. The elemental symbol of airbending is applied to every gate.
Ikki: [Excitedly.] Korra's gonna airbend! Korra's gonna airbend!
Korra: [Slightly amused.] What is that contraption?
Tenzin: A time-honored tool that teaches the most fundamental aspect of airbending. Jinora, would you like to explain this exercise?
Jinora: The goal is to weave your way through the gates and make it to the other side without touching them.
Korra: [confidently.] Seems easy enough.
Soon Ikki then comes into view as she is energetic and tells her the rest of it.
Ikki: [energetically.] Jinora forgot to say that you have to make it through while the gates are spinning.
Tenzin then walks up to the gates and takes on an airbending stance. As he twists and turns his hands he elevates his them above his head. Tenzin thrusts his hands forward, releasing a burst of air. His coat flaps in the wind, and the gates start to spin rapidly. Tenzin tranquilly holds up a leaf, before switching to a shot from his point of view, the leaf held between his thumb and index finger.
Tenzin: The key is to be like the leaf.
As Tenzin Releases the leaf and gently moves it toward the gates with airbending. As it reaches the gates and starts to flow through them as he explains it to Korra.
Tenzin: Flow with the movement of the gates.
We follow the leaf swirling and twirling, never touching the spinning gates. Cut to a side shot as it emerges on the other side.
Tenzin: Jinora will demonstrate.
We look to see Tenzin looking seriously at his daughter who is looking up. She decisively runs up to the gates, Tenzin follows her with his gaze. Jinora then weaves her way through the ancient airbending tool. Cut to a side shot as she is rapidly switching direction each time a spinning panel comes near her as Tenzin explains what is happening.
Tenzin: Airbending is all about spiral movements. When you meet resistance, you must be able to switch direction at a moment's notice.
As Jinora making her way through the spinning objects. Briefly cut to her feet as she is walking up to the rim of the spinning panels, as the panels are losing speed and start to spin slower. Jinora turns and blows another gust of wind through the panels, making them spin rapidly again.
Korra: [determined.] Let's do this!
Korra decisively runs into the airbending tool, colliding against the first panel she encounters. Being thrown to the side, she slams right into the next one. Close-up of Tenzin as he grimaces in pain upon witnessing Korra colliding with every panel she comes across. Switch to a frontal shot of Korra inside the spinning airbending tool, as she is hit by two other panels. Then we have a Aerial shot of Korra as she is catapulted from panel to panel and eventually tossed out on her behind in front of Tenzin and his children. She scrambles back on her feet. Cut to a frontal shot of the airbending family; they are blocked from view as Korra stands up completely again, an annoyed and determined look across her face. She runs back in, narrowly avoiding the first two gates, but colliding into the next ones.
Jinora: [calling out by shouting through cupped hands.] Don't force your way through!
We Cut back to a shot of Korra inside the spinning panels as she is hit by every plank hilariously if we add.
Ikki: [Clenching her fists and motioning expansively.] Dance! Dance like the wind!
Korra, grunting as she is knocked back by another panel.
Meelo: [Making strange weaving motions by waving his arms with an undulating motion.] Be the leaf!
We cut to a side shot of Korra, grinding her teeth together as she runs up. After getting slammed in the face by a panel so hard, she spins around her own axis a few times before falling knocked out on the ground before Tenzin. As we switch to a frontal shot of Tenzin as he takes a deep breath and shakes his head.
Meanwhile with Zakai
We cut to Zakai as he looks at air temple island as he leans on a railing and had a somber look as he has no idea how he would get the avatar to listen to him.
Zakai: [Depressed] I have no idea how I'm going to get the Avatar to listen to me.
Soon we see him look to his right in defeat before he sees a white lotus sentry as he and a few others are coming back from their errand as he has an idea.
Zakai: That could work. [Bows respectfully to the Universe] Thank you Universe.
Soon we see all the sentries walk down the dock but as the last one went by some crates as Zakai grabs him and we hear some blows and grunts from the sentry as Zakai then starts to wear his armor as it was only a little loose but it actually fit not bad. Then we look at the Sentry as he is glares at him as he struggles to get out, luckily he was a non bender.
Zakai: Sorry, but I need to get to the Island but don't worry the dock supervisor will came around here in a few days and find you and you'll be unharmed in this Crate.
Zakai puts the Sentry in the crate and hide him as he knocks him out with a punch to the face and nocked him out and put the lid on as he immediately caught up to the group. That was about leave for Air Temple Island. Little did he know that the Crate was being sent to the Southern Water Tribe which meant that he has enough time for a few weeks at most.
White Sentry Lotus Captain: Come on! We need to hurry up and reach to the Air temple.
Soon the Captain noticed a new face as Zakai smiles at him.
White Sentry Lotus Captain: Who are you? Where's Lee?
Zakai: Uh, Lee, had to leave it was a family emergency. I'm Lee's Replacement, Which is Ironically named Lee.
White Sentry Lotus Captain: Was it his mother? Is she ill?
Zakai: Yeah, [Closes his eyes and is in a sorrowful voice] the mother had, Uh, pentapox, and a fever and he had to run back to his mother as I am filling in for him.
Soon the White Lotus Captain looks at him before he noticed that he was a little young.
White Lotus Captain: Aren't you to be a little young to be a Sentry?
Zakai: I was best in the class and more then willing to help keep the Avatar safe from any harm!
Soon he looks at him before it was enough for the Captain.
White Lotus Captain: Good enough for me! Now come on!
Soon Zakai smiles as he had a way inside the place but now is the next challenge how to help Korra with training.
Air Temple Island at night
Soon Zakai was patrolling the Temple as he arrived in a courtyard to see Korra trying to air bend.
Korra: Airbend!
Korra pushes her arms out in front of her hoping for something to happen. Zakai moves around the Avatar, revealing that she is aiming at a newspaper as it has a picture of Lin Beifong on it.
Zakai: (Lin Beifong wouldn't like this. I should go tell her when I have new information on the Triads. The look on the Avatar's face it would be so priceless.)
Korra: [thrusts her arms back; frustrated.] What is wrong with me? Airbend!
Korra repeats the same action with her arms to no avail. Soon we hear Naga as she softly growls. And we see a frontal shot of a wide-eyed Korra, who is still standing in the same position, but now shaking in frustration and quickly losing her patience. Sighing deeply, Korra thrusts her fist forward at the paper, burning it and the wire it was suspended on to ash.
Korra: [Frustratedly.] Aargh! [Turning to Naga with her hand on her hip.] Maybe I'm just not cut out to be an airbender, huh, Naga?
Zakai: (Yeah, she has no patience. I mean I have little patience but I learned it and so can you. Just need to figure out how though?)
Soon Zakai then used his helmet mask to cover his eyes and try to hide as he didn't want to draw attention to himself from the Avatar.
As Korra then looks behind her as she sensed a presence so familiar to her it both calmed and irritated her as she looks at the Lotus Sentry leave her alone.
Korra: Excuse me?
Soon Zakai was shocked before jumping up on one leg as he got scared.
Zakai: [Yelps]
Soon Korra smiles as she chuckled at the Sentry odd behavior.
Korra: Could you come over here for a sec?
Soon Zakai gulped as he made his way over to Korra as he prepares to fight her if he was found out by her.
Zakai: [Clears Throat with a deep male voice] Y-Yeah?
Korra: I'm sorry but why are you deepening your voice? And who are you? You seem familiar?
Zakai: [Deep Male Voice] Well.. [Clears Throat and talked normal] we met earlier but you kinda walked away from me. But are you alright you look a bit– distressed
Korra: Oh, it's– [Somber looking before telling the truth.] it's actually been a stressful day and I guess I need to take a break from Airbending. I bet I don't even get it until I'm 100 years old with the day I had.
Soon Zakai then actually just said something nice as it was uncharacteristically for him since he likes to think of himself as a tough guy.
Zakai: Well, if I was your mentor, which I'm not, I would first see how you would react to professional Benders attacks as you focus on their movements and then feel the flow of their attacks from a few hits and memorize their speed and then you dodge and then counterattack them.
Soon Korra was in thought as she was actually helpful.
Korra: Do you think maybe Tenzin would allow me to have Benders to spar with me?
Zakai: I wouldn't know?
Korra: Well.. I don't think that's good advice but thanks for the talk it was helpful.
Soon Korra then hugs Zakai as he has no idea how to respond to her as he felt only kindness and warmth and joy something he lost long ago.
Korra: Say what is your name?
As Zakai was actually confused and dumbfounded by her he almost forgot to tell her his "name."
Zakai:Zaa... Kai, Zaa Kai Lee
Korra: Uh, Zaa Kai Lee?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Yes but you can call me Lee.
Korra: Nice to meet you Lee, I'm Korra.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Pleased to meet you, Korra. You can call me Lee. Though I just said that again didn't I?
Korra: [Chuckles; While smiling] Yeah you did.
[Nervous] Sorry its just I never talked with the Avatar before.
Soon the two then hear a radio broadcast. As they quickly locate the source of the sound; the camera pans to the right to follow their gaze and show the it hails from a side building of the temple. As the two are balancing on the roof. Korra squats down at the end and settling in eagerly while Zakai was sitting down dangling his feet off the roof also settling in as well.
Radio : Ladies and gentlemen! I'm coming to you live from Republic City's Pro-bending Arena, where tonight the best in the world continue their quest for a spot in the upcoming championship tournament. Grab your snacks and grab your kids because this next match is gonna be a doozy!
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai)[talking in a whisper: Thats Shiro Shinobi. He's the Radio broadcaster for the Pro-Bending Arena. Oh it's so amazing in person then by radio.
Korra: [Sad and whispers] I wish I could go to them. But Tenzin says they are a distraction and a mockery to bending.
Zaa Kai Lee (Zakai): [Whisper] Well he's not wrong but he's not right either. The worlds always changing and Pro-Bending is something of teamwork, coordination,timing, and my personal favorite... a bit physically rough.
Korra: [Whisper]You really love it?
Zaa Kai Lee (Zakai): [Whispers while being excited at the end.] Yeah, two friends of mine are in Pro-Bending. I'm actually happy that they are doing fine without me.
Soon Korra sensed something more to it as Zakai, realized what he said as he immediately stops before he says anything else.
Korra: [Whisper]What do you mean?
Zaa Kai Lee (Zakai): Shh, listen.
Shiro Shinobi(Via Radio): This Mako's got moxy! He advances, fires two quick shots. Yomo is hammered back to zone three! Clock is winding down, can Yomo hold on?
The White Lotus Sentries were getting excited as was Korra and Zakai as they listen in. The sentries as they squish their faces together with wide eyes to be closer to the radio. As Zakai was wishing internally that he was there personally tonight as he clenched his fist he wasn't the only one Korra was excited with a wide grin and clenched fists.
Shiro Shinobi(Via Radio): The Fire Ferrets line up to strik-
Suddenly, the light on the radio goes out and it is turned off just on the climax. Then we look at Korra's and Zakai's faces as their expression changes from one of utter excitement to horrific disappointment, both irises shrink and their eyes twitches.
Zaa Kai Lee (Zakai): (OH! COME ON!)
The three White Lotus sentries, huddled around the radio, jump up and turn around in surprise to face the airbending master. Tenzin didn't look happy as he tosses the radio plug he unplugged on the ground.
Tenzin: [Sternly.] Korra, come down here please.
Korra peeks down from on the roof. The three White Lotus members turn and quickly jump back in surprise to find the Avatar on the roof. Korra descends and lands between the White Lotus sentries, who still eye her in surprise.
Tenzin: [Sternly] And the other one up there as well.
Then Zakai then peeks down as he holds his helmet and descends as well and stands next to Korra.
Korra: [Frustrated.] You shut it off at the best part!
Tenzin: I thought I made myself clear. I don't want you listening to this distracting nonsense.
Korra: But it's their radio. And technically, you said I couldn't watch a match. You didn't say anything about listening to one.
Tenzin: You- [He grunts, recomposing himself for a moment and points at her.] ... you know what I meant!
As an unconvinced Korra standing rather aloof; annoyed.
Tenzin: Anyway shouldn't y-? Shouldn't you be in bed by now? And you!
Soon Zakai looks at him with a expressionless look on Tenzin as he stands at attention.
Tenzin: Make sure she gets to bed and don't listen to her.
Tenzin turns in annoyance, leaving a trail of wind to ruffle an unimpressed Korra's clothing and hair. Then the two then move to Korra's room as the two remained silent until Zakai then express his anger.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): I can't believe your master did that he unplugged the best part of the Game! Now I'm going to be restless in my sleep worrying about what happened with the Fire Ferrets.
Korra: The Fire Ferrets? Who are they?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Only the best team ever! I mean you don't get the most honorable team ever and tomorrow the Fire Ferrets are going to fight again and if they win in two more pro-bending matches they get into the championship tournament!
Korra: [Chuckles] You really love these pro-bending games?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Yeah! It's something of a calling that people come to see. It's not just a Mockery it's an battleground to see who comes out on top. To be the best of the best. [Enthusiastic.] It's an exciting sport... [Normally with Deep voice.] To me anyway.
As Korra was listening she was really excited to hear this from a spectator of the Bending Arena as she has hopeful eyes.
Korra: [Sad] I really wish I could go.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Talking out loud.] You could... [Suddenly remembers and dissuade as quickly.] no no I don't want to get you into anymore trouble.
Korra: [Curious.] What? What is it?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Well... you could go tomorrow night and not tell your master that you want to go to the game tomorrow.
Korra was thinking about it but then decided to listen to her master.
Korra: I–I don't know. I don't want to disappoint Tenzin and he is really strict on it.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Yeah. But remember, You are you're own person. Just do what you want to do after all Airbending isn't a straight line it's like... it's like... it's flexible like––
Korra: Like a leaf?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): I was going to say something else but sure if you want to think like Tenzin.
Korra was thinking as she looks away before being straight with her answer.
Korra: No, I can't do that to Tenzin.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Understanding.] I understand. Well Here we are.
Soon Zakai then reached for the door as Korra looks at him as she feels like she met him somewhere.
Korra: I'm sorry but do I know you? You seem familiar?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Looks away before turning around and talking to her.] Uh, I did say we met earlier some time ago but this is the first time we had an actual conversation. (Without killing each other if I might add.)
Soon Korra just stops as she just thinks it's weird but let's it go.
Korra: Yeah, I guess. Goodnight.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Goodnight.
Soon she goes inside as she looks back at him as her chest felt a bit tight as she put a hand on her chest.
Korra: (What is this feeling? I don't know why, but when he's near me I feel... uneasy.)
As Zakai leaves he felt a same sensation too as he couldn't explain it.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): (What is this feeling? Is it from Vaatu? It must be. )
It was something unexplainable as the two felt something but Zakai tries to ignore it as he leaves and we fade to black.
The next Morning, Air Temple Island
Soon we see Zakai as he is patrolling the Temple as best he can as surprisingly none of the White Lotus were none the wiser in his disguise as he acted like one of them.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Sighs] This island is beautiful. I wonder how Korra is doing now?
Meanwhile with Korra
We small meditating area, as the flying bison flies above it and goes away. Cut to a frontal shot of Tenzin sitting in front of Jinora, Ikki, Meelo, and Korra, all perched in lotus while meditating.
As we see Korra's face as she sniffs twice, and eventually opens her eyes. Then we get a side shot of the three children and Korra, as the latter leans forward to look to them: they are all sitting tranquilly. Upon seeing this, Korra sits up straight again, taking on the meditating posture again as she thinks she is doing it wrong.
Korra: [Lowering head.] I think I'm doing it wrong.
Tenzin: There's nothing to do. Let your mind and your spirit be free, for air is the element of freedom.
Then Korra chuckles and waves her hands as she thought it was funny.
Tenzin: [dismayed.] Is something ... funny?
Korra: Yeah, you're telling me to embrace freedom, but you won't even let me listen to the radio. And forget about leaving this island!
Tenzin: Please, Korra. [Pointing to Meelo.] Look at Meelo; he's able to meditate peacefully.
Korra turns to look at Meelo. As Meelo, who has a greenish bubble suspended on his nose that increases and decreases with his every breath. He is both drooling and snoring.
Korra: Actually, I think he's asleep.
Tenzin: [Surprised; takes a closer look at Meelo.] What? Well, at least he has the relaxing part down.
Korra: [Annoyed] Whatever. None of this airbending stuff makes any sense to me.
Tenzin: I know you're frustrated, but these teachings will sink in over time. Then one day, they'll just click.
He then closes his eyes and went back to meditation.
Korra takes on a meditating posture and takes a deep breath, but soon sighs.
Korra: [Sighs] Yeah, it's not sinking in yet. [She gets up and walks away.] I'm gonna go get a glass of lychee juice.
Tenzin: [Sternly.] Korra, the meditation's not over yet!
Ikki: [Hopeful] Daddy, can I have some lychee juice too?
Tenzin: [Raising one eyebrow. Firmly, flat.] No.
Ikki's smile immediately turns to a frown, as Jinora peeks through an eye. Meelo, still asleep, sways forward before falling backward with a groan, where he continues his nap.
Nighttime
We look at the air temple's courtyard at night, where several White Lotus sentries stand watch before Korra's room. Then we cut to a window from inside her room, as it is opened to a crack to show a White Lotus member standing below. We then switch to a shot of Korra peeking from the window. The guard below, walks off to his right. The moment he turns, Korra jumps out of the window and lands softly in the middle of the courtyard. As she is running away, she immediately is stopped by a White Lotus Sentry but as she has a closer look it was actually Zaa Kai Lee or as we know him... Zakai.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Curious.] I thought you were going to listen to your master wishes?
Korra: Lee? Listen I don't want to fight you but I really need to see this match! I have been dreaming to go there since I was a little girl and now it's there I just have to do this. [Pleading] Please~.
Soon Zakai then moves out of the way as he keeps this a secret.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Well... it would be rude not to let the Avatar see the Pro Bending match herself.
Soon she smiles and then hugs him as he tensed up again from Korra.
Korra: [Happy]Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much!
Soon Korra release him and then starts to run towards the water as she reaches the end of the rock the island is built on and jumps off it without hesitation. And Zakai immediately runs to the cliff edge to see if she is ok and she was as she she softens the impact of her fall by raising the water with her waterbending and her swimming through the water. As Zakai breathes easy as she is fine but soon realized that he needs to go to the bender arena as he doesn't want to miss his friends game.
Zakai: Got to take this off first before I miss the game.
Soon as he takes off his armor he hides them neatly in the bush as he is wearing his casual clothes from when he first met Korra but without the Jacket he takes up a running position and follows after Korra. As he then used his Firebending to actually fly as he blasted off to the sky and head off to the one place she would go The Pro Bending Arena.
Near the Pro bending Arena
As the look to the right, we see the path that leads to the arena, before cutting to Korra raising her head from the waters at the side of the building. Korra looks up to reveal an open window several meters above her. Then we look at Korra who smiles and uses a water spout to elevate her toward the window as she throws herself through. As she slide-lands against the wall, she jumps up in the same movement, spinning rapidly around and dries the water off her with her bending. She walks away and turns into a hallway little did she know that Zakai was following her through the same window just to make sure that she didn't get captured by the guards and also for him to see long time friends.
As she passes a large room, her curiosity is peeked. Revealing that it is a pro-bending gym. Among the equipment are punching bags, dumbbell weights, nets, pommel horses, and earth disks. We see Korra's grinning, excited face as she goes inside without hesitation, as she walks up to the middle of the room and looks around at everything before we see Tozu as he owns this gym. As we see Toza, who is wearing a towel around his neck and walking up to her.
Tozu: Hey, what're you doin' in my gym?
As Korra turns in surprise. She and Toza converse in the foreground, as a man in his uniform and pads walks past the doorway to the gym in the hall.
Korra: [Smiling innocently.] Uh, I was just looking for a bathroom and I got lost.
The man in the background turns his head to look at them. He catches sight of Korra and comes to an interested stop with his foot up in the air as Tozu points at Korra.
Tozu: Ah, the old "I had to pee" excuse!
The man in the background regains his composure and smooths his hair as Korra looks uncomfortable.
Tozu: You know, I'm sick and tired of you kids sneakin' in without payin'!
The man walks in, enters the gym, and approaches the arguing pair with a smile as Tozu was getting ready to turn her to security.
Tozu: I'm taking you to security!
Korra: No wait!
Pro-Bender: There you are!
As the pro-bender walks and comes into focus, his face is revealed; gesturing at Korra; both she and Toza turn to him.
Pro-Bender: I've been looking everywhere for you! [Cut to an annoyed Toza, and back to Bolin and Korra; lighthearted.] It's all right Toza, [Darts a meaningful glance at Toza.] she's with me.
Korra: [Smiling; plays along quickly.] Yeah, I'm with him.
As we look outside the gym we see Zakai as he is listening to this as he was lucky that his friend Bolin was always a ladies man but not a good one. Bolin he is an Earthbender and is a Pro-Bender with the Fire Ferrets as we see he has pale green eyes, black hair and light skin.
Zakai: (Thank you Bolin.)
Soon we cut to Bolin as he was himself which isn't always a good thing.
Bolin: So, you see, we're together.
Soon Zakai rolls his eyes and face palms his head as he moans at his friend is implying that they were together when they weren't.
Korra: [Smiles awkwardly.] Well, not together together, more like friends.
Bolin: Right, friends. [Points at his chest; breathes between his teeth.] No, no, I didn't mean to imply. [Clears throat.]
Korra: [Softly.] Oh, you implied it.
Tozu: [Raising his arms, annoyed.] Ah, I don't care what you are! I got work to do.
Then we see Tozu as he walks away while wiping his forehead with the towel that hung around his neck. He throws it to the ground and loosens his left arm.
Bolin: Rrright this way, miss.
As we see Toza as he lifts a barbell with earthbending, and throws it to the side. He does the same with another barbell. As Zakai then immediately hides from Bolin and Korra as he used his Airbending to jump high to the ceiling and used his earth bending to quietly stay put as Korra and Bolin get far enough away.
Korra: And thank you, sir! [Switch to close-up as she lifts a hand to the side of her face and whispers to Bolin.] Seriously, thanks.
Soon the two leave as Zakai follows them as he lands silently as he was out of their view as he silently follows them.
Fire Ferrets Lockers
The scene changes to a door being opened, with Korra and Bolin coming in. Korra glances around while Bolin smiles confidently.
Bolin: Whaddya think? Best seats in the house, huh?
Korra: [Awe] Whoa! Unbelievable!
Korra directs her gaze in the same direction as Bolin, her mouth falling open; screen zooms out to a shot of the entire Pro-bending Arena from inside. All the spots are directed at the playing field, and the stadium is packed with people. As Korra, who is looking around, and Bolin as two figures enter the room behind them and head to the only closet.
Korra: This place is even more amazing than I imagined!
Soon Bolin decided to introduce himself.
Bolin: Name's Bolin, by the way.
Korra: [Keeps looking around.] Korra.
Soon the man behind him then starts to get Bolin attention.
Pro-Bender: Psst, Bolin.
Bolin: Yeah?
Soon we see the Pro-Bender he has Amber eyes and black hair and light skin as he isn't happy with Bolin as he is putting on his Pro Bending equipment on.
Pro-Bender: [Quietly] I told you, you have to stop bringing your crazy fangirls in here before the matches. Get her out of here.
Bolin: [Sighing] Come on, Mako! Right, look, I kinda promised her she could stay, [Brightens, points over his shoulder at Korra.] but man, I got a good feeling, there's somethin' special about her. I know it!
He turns and walks toward Korra, grabs her by the shoulders and leads her to Mako, as the firebender looks at them, and Korra smiles.
Bolin: Come here, I want you to meet my brother, Mako.
Korra: [Korra offers her hand.] Mako? Wow, I-I heard you playing on the radio.
Mako: [Ignores Korra completely.] Come on, Bolin, we're up.
Korra: [Looks to her outstretched hand; rejected.] ... or I could meet him later.
Bolin: [lightheartedly.] Yeah, sorry about that. My brother just gets real ... focused before a match. [He puts on his helmet and ties the strings.] Okay, I gotta go, wish me luck. [He shields his mouth with his hands.] Not ... that I'll need it.
We have a wide back shot of the entire locker room looking out to the arena as Bolin runs up to his team mates.
Korra: [Excitedly and Chuckles] Good luck. [Strikes fist in the air.] Knock 'em out!
As behind her we see Zakai hiding in the doorway as he smiles to see Mako and Bolin together still.
Zakai: (Ah, Mako still the focused man I remember I'm actually glad that he's the leader of this team.)
We cut to an aerial shot of the ring as all the lights go off. A spot directly over the ring is switched on. Switch to a ground view from the arena, where the announcer emerges under loud cheers from the center of the ring, one hand raised. He is holding a microphone.
Ring Annoucer: Introooooducing [Switch to close-up as he points and turns to the Fire Ferrets; camera pans to the right as a spot over the team is switch on.] the Fire Ferrets!
The platform the team is standing on slowly moves toward the arena. Bolin and Hasook are waving to the fans, while Mako solemnly stands in the middle. Cut to a closer shot of the three players; Mako and Bolin are smiling and they are all waving. Bolin puts his hand to his ear when a fan of him screams.
Fangirl: [Screaming.] Aaaaaah! I love you, Bolin! Aaaaaah!
Then we see a close up of Shiro Shinobi as he is sitting behind a desk with a large microphone in front of him.
Shiro Shinobi: The rookie Ferrets came from out of nowhere [Switch to an overview shot of the field as the Fire Ferrets take on their place in zone one, the other team already awaiting them.] and have made it further than anyone expected this season.
We then switch to an excited-looking Korra and then cut to a smiling Zakai as he is excited about Bolin and Mako.
Shiro Shinobi: But tonight, they face their toughest test yet, folks.
We then switch to a rapidly panning up shot from the side of the ring, showing the players as they all take on a fighting stance. We cut to a bell being struck and cut to an aerial shot of the arena as the teams immediately start bending.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice Over] And they're off! The two teams waste no time trying to blast each other out of zone one!
Closer shot as Bolin ducks under a fire blast and Mako fires one himself. Bolin raises an earth disc with his hand and kicks it to his opponent. Close-up of the focused firebender opponent, who destroys the disc with a quick fire arc from his hand. He retaliates with two blasts. Cut to a shot from inside one of the metal grates looking up; Hasook dives on the ground to avoid a fire blast. As he gets on his feet again, he pulls up water from the grate. Switch to a frontal shot of him as he uses the water to block a fire blast, but slides back a bit due to the power of the blast.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] Hasook is the first to feel the heat of the Tigerdillos! He tries to return the favor, but they're too fast for him, while Mako shows off his trademark "cool under fire" style!
Hasook pulls up more water and blasts it at the other team and the earthbending player nimbly cartwheels to his right out of the way of the water blast, as he stands on his feet again, the camera switches to an overview position as he raises an earth disc with his hand and kicks it over to Mako. Switch to Mako who calmly moves out of the way of both the disc and a fire blast. He retaliates with two fire blasts, before ducking under a water bullet and avoiding another earth disc. Slow motion close-up of his focused face. The camera quickly moves back again as the speed returns to normal and Mako shoots a fire blast at the earthbender opponent. The firebender and waterbender opponent move to the front and attack. Switch to a side shot of the Fire Ferrets as Hasook and Bolin are hit with a water and fire blast respectively, and knocked backward into zone two.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] Oooh, the Tigerdillos score with a walloping one-two combo!
We have Frontal shot of the Fire Ferrets, as Bolin and Hasook quickly scramble on their feet. Mako directs his attention again to his opponents. Switch to Korra who is clutching her head in despair; switch back to a side shot of the fight. Mako jumps up and spins around his axis in the air, successfully avoiding an earth disc and fire blast. As he lands after flipping out of the way of another fire blast, he is hit square in the chest by an earth disc. Close-up of the metal grate, as the impact of the disc pushes Mako's foot over it; the grate immediately lights up red and a horn blows.
Shiro Shinobi: Can their teammate hold on to their zone one territory? Guess not!
Then we see a Shot of Mako's disappointed expression as he looks down at the line.
Shiro Shinobi: Mako's over the line!
We see a Wide side-view of the entire playing field as the line before the Tigerdillos turns green and Mako rejoins his team mates in zone two.
Shiro Shinobi: The Tigerdillos get the green light and advance into Ferret territory!
Then we see Zakai behind Korra but in between the lockers of the Fire Ferrets as he cheers for them internally.
Zakai: (Come on Fire Ferrets! Show those Tigerdillos not to mess with you!)
Meanwhile in front of Zakai, we see Korra as she is cheering for them as well.
Korra: [Raises fist.] Come on, Ferrets!
As we have a back view of the Tigerdillo waterbending player as he directs a blast at Mako. The water is blocked by Bolin's earth disc; Mako jumps up and retaliates with a fire kick at the waterbender. Switch point of view to that of the Fire Ferrets, as the player jumps over the fire blast and kicks an earth disc out of the way. Side-view of the Ferrets as the earth disc hits Hasook and knocks him back to zone three.
Shiro Shinobi: Looks like Hasook's in trouble! He's in zone three teetering over the drink!
Mako jumps over a quick water blast direct at his feet; the blast travels on and hits Hasook. Another earth disc and water bullet pushes him over the rim. Cut to shot looking up from the water as Hasook falls in the moat.
Shiro Shinobi: And Hasook takes a dip! He'll be back for round two!
We see Mako and Bolin who dodge an earth and water attack. Side shot as Bolin raises an earth disc to protect himself against a water blast, but is pushed back to zone three. Mako lands in the third zone as well the moment a bell rings.
Shiro Shinobi: Assuming the fabulous bending brothers can hold their ground until the next round.
Annoucer: Round one goes to the Golden Temple Tigerdillos!
Then we see a Side shot of the Ferrets in fighting stance; as Mako glances at Hasook.
Mako: Come on, Hasook! Get your act together!
We hear the bell being struck. We Switch back to the Tigerdillos standing on a row, each player having their element at the ready to attack. Then we cut to an aerial shot as the Fire Ferrets are pushed back in the second zone; the line separating zone one and two turns red.
Shiro Shinobi: The Fire Ferrets are knocked into zone two and the Tigerdillos advance!
The Tigerdillo earthbender direct a disc at Hasook who blocks it with his waterbending. Both Mako and Bolin attack the other team. The speed slows down as Bolin knocks the earth disc at the other team. Switch to a frontal view of the Tigerdillo waterbender as he attacks. As soon as his water blast has left his hand, he is hit square in the chest by Bolin's earth disc. Switch to Mako as he punches two fire blasts. We quickly move to the right and the speed slows again to show Hasook send two water arcs at the Tigerdillos. Then we Cut to the Tigerdillo earthbending being knocked to the ground. Switch to Bolin raising and firing an earth disc. Then we view of the Tigerdillos as their earthbending player is knocked back a zone. Switch to a side-view as the firebending and waterbending member are hit back by a fire and water blast, respectively. A bell signals the end of round two. Cut to a frontal shot of a panting Mako who quickly dons a serious look again and celebrating Bolin and Hasoo.
Shiro Shinobi: The Fire Ferrets cinch the round in the closing seconds! It's one apiece, still anyone's match as we go into the third and final round!
The bell is struck and both team jump back. Then we cut to a back view of Hasook as the Tigerdillo waterbender raises some water and aims at Hasook. He tumbles out of the way and quickly runs on to avoid another water blast. Then we have a frontal shot of the Fire Ferrets as Hasook arms himself with some water and the Tigerdillo earthbender raises a disc. Mako destroys the disc with a fire punch and Hasook shoot his water bullet. As Bolin launches an earth disc, Hasook is hit by a water blast and crashes into Bolin.
Shiro Shinobi: Hasook stumbles, and now he tumbles right into his teammate! He and Bolin better untangle quick if they don't want to ... oh, too late!
Side shot of right above the water as Hasook and Bolin fall in and then a buzzer sounds as Zakai and Korra are both scared as they expressed their Despair.
Korra[Clutching her head; in despair.] Oh, no!
Zakai: [Hopeful and Whisper to himself] Come on Mako.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] It's all up to Mako now!
We see a shot of Mako as he ducks under a water blast, avoids three fire blasts, and evades two earth discs.
Shiro Shinobi: He's bobbing and weaving! He's weaving and bobbing!
Then we see a shot of Mako's feet as he stands at the rim of zone three.
Shiro Shinobi: But he's not hitting back!
Then we have a Frontal shot of a panting Mako in fighting stance; cut to Korra pulling her pony tails in suspense as Zakai looks at Mako was biting his nails as he is nervous about this situation as this will be end of the Fire Ferrets.
Shiro Shinobi: If Mako's knocked out, the Ferrets' fabulous season is over!
Then we have a Frontal shot of Mako avoiding multiple fire blasts, earth discs, and water bullets.
Shiro Shinobi: He is dancing on the edge of the ring, surviving the three on one barrage! It seems his plan is to let the Tigerdillos punch themselves out!
Mako punches a fire blast; side shot as his blast vaporizes a water bullet and makes contact with the waterbender Tigerdillo, knocking him off the playing field.
Zakai: (Yes! Keep the pressure on them Mako!)
Shiro Shinobi: And his plan is working! Han is in the pool! They've got nothing left in the tank and Mako is on the offensive!
We have a Aerial shot of Mako defending and attacking with fire.
Shiro Shinobi: It's two on one!
Then we have a Frontal shot of the Tigerdillo firebender is knocked back by a fire blast against the back pole of the ropes and falls in the water.
Shiro Shinobi: Scratch that, it's one on one, and it's an earth and fire slllugfest! There's so much smoke and dust from the firefight, I can't even see where the Fire Ferret is!
As Mako and the earthbender keep attacking each other; Mako's fire blast destroy the earth discs in full flight, covering the field in dust. He shoots a powerful fire arc in the dust cloud. An overview shot as the Tigerdillo is knocked back into his zone three. Frontal shot as the earthbender raises a disc in front of him with a concentrated look; his eyes open wide. Change to his point of view. Mako emerges from the smoke, a fire ball ready in his right fist. He uses the momentum of his descent to increase the power of his blast and knocks the Tigerdillo of the playing field. Then the earthbender plunges down into the moat. Then we cut to an overview shot of the entire arena, as a bell is struck multiple times.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] It's a knockout!
Zakai: YEAH!
Soon Korra then hears a familiar voice behind her as she turns around and sees Zakai and remembers who he is.
Korra: You?!
Zakai: Uh... wrong room?
As Zakai closes the door Korra runs after him as she opens the door he had vanished as she lost him.
Korra: How did he?
Then Shiro Shinobi then got her attention.
Shiro Shinobi: What a wing-dinger of a hat trick, folks! Mako pulls off the upset of the season, winning the match for the Fire Ferrets!
Soon Korra went back inside the locker room to congratulate the Fire Ferrets as we see Zakai actually hiding above the doorway thanks to both his airbending and Earth bending as he is holding on tightly.
Zakai: Phew... (Forget that I was supposed to be quiet. I need to get back to Air Temple Island.)
Soon he gets off the ceiling and heads back to the way he came in.
Korra P.O.V
As Korra was concerned about Zakai being there as she remembers that he said that they would meet again.
Korra: [To herself] How'd he know where I was going to be? Is he following me? I need to be careful with him. Even if he is the only other Airbender I know.
Soon she then had a idea. It was an terrible idea but it might not work. She needs advice and she feels close to one that made her feel relaxed. But we focus on Mako as turns around Mako as he takes off his helmet while the crowd goes wild. Frontal shot of Korra, looking at the playing field in awe. The camera slowly zooms in on her and she smiles broadly. Switch to a broader back view of her as Bolin jumps back in the locker room.
Bolin: Woohoo! Yes! One more win and we're in the championship tournament! So, what'd ya think, Korra? Bolin's got some moves, huh?
Soon Korra then grabs him by his shirt's collar
Korra: What did I think? What did I think? That was amazing!
Korra playfully pushes Bolin backward. As we then see Mako and Hasook walk up toward the locker room.
Mako: [To Hasook; accusing.] You did more harm than good out there. You almost cost us the match!
Hasook: [Taking off his helmet; annoyed.] We won, didn't we?
Mako: Barely!
Hasook: [Continues walking as Mako stops; frustratedly.] Get off my case, pal! Ugh!
Back shot of Mako and Bolin as they watch Hasook throw his helmet aside. He then Slams the door exiting the room really annoyed.
Mako: [Irritated] Useless.
Korra[Turning to Mako; impressed.] You guys were incredible out there! [Mako stats walking; points at Mako.] Especially you, Mr. Hat Trick!
Korra's excited expression turns slightly sad at Mako's distant attitude.
Mako: [Coldly.] Oh, you're still here?
Korra: [Frontal shot of Mako with Bolin and Korra behind him, the latter glaring at him; irritably.] Oh, you're still a jerk?
Bolin: Ooh! [Chuckles and turns to Korra.]
Korra: [Turns to Bolin.] Anyway, [Excitedly.] I've been immersed in bending my entire life, but I never learned how to move like that! It's like there's a whole new style here! [Crossing her arms.] Think you could show me a few tricks?
Bolin: Ab-so-lutely!
Mako: [Frontal shot as he is untying his protective gear; annoyed.] Right now? Come on, Bolin.
Bolin: [Puts his hand besides his mouth and speaks a bit softer.] Just ignore him. [Louder.] Yeah, I could show you the basics. [Pensively puts his left hand to his chin.] I'm just not sure how my earthbending would translate to your waterbending, [Lightheartedly.] but we'll figure it out.
Korra: [Smugly.] Won't be a problem. [Crosses arms slyly.] I'm actually an earthbender.
This causes Bolin to be confused about what she just said.
Bolin: [Awkwardly while eying Korra confusedly.] I'm sorry, no, no! I didn't mean to assume. 'Cause I, you know, I was just figuring ... with your Water Tribe getup ... that you are ... a Water Tribe ... gal.
Korra: [Casually and smugly.] Nope, you're right. I'm a waterbender. And a firebender.
Bolin: [Holding hand to chin; confused.] Mm. Mm-hmm. I'm very confused right now.
Soon Mako then realizes who he is talking to.. the Avatar.
Mako: You're the Avatar, [Bows head, while closing eyes.] and I'm an idiot.
Korra: [Slightly mocking.] Both are true.
Soon Bolin Eyes widen in shock as Mako has turned around to face Korra and Bolin.
Bolin: No ... way. [He turns to Mako, shields his face from Korra with his hand while pointing at her; whispering.] The Avatar!
Then we have a zooming in shot of the entire arena from outside.
Training Room
Bolin: All right! Let's see what'cha got!
Then we cut to a shot of Bolin, now in casual clothing, and Korra in the gym with two piles of earth coins between them. The camera pans to the right revealing a net hanging on the other side of the gym as Korra decisively turns and raises her arm, an earth coin following the movement. She knocks the coin away with her other hand, and quickly repeats the movement, knocking two of the earth coins at a net. The camera swiftly follows the objects as they slam in the net, before cutting back to Bolin. Korra is still standing in her solid earthbending stance.
Bolin: That was great! Good power! But in a real match, you'd be a sitting turtle duck. [Cut to a frontal shot of a slightly disappointed Korra.] Not so upright and flatfooted!
Then we have a shot of Korra and Bolin with Mako in the background as Bolin takes on a fighting stance, punching to air.
Bolin: Stay light on your toes, right up until the moment when you need to dig in and strike. Then ... [He quickly raises two coins and almost immediately sends them flying toward the net.] pop, pop!
The camera stays with the two earth coins as they fly toward the net and nearly hit the exact same spot. As she stares at the net with open mouth, while he turns to her with a broad smile and gestures at the net, inviting her to give it another shot.
Korra: [Slightly shocked.] Okay, let me try it again.
Korra looks decisive. Cut to a shot of her feet as she jumps from side to side, before throwing two coins at the net, mimicking Bolin's fast strikes.
Bolin: [Impressed.] Wow! Nice adjustment! [Pointing at Korra.] You're a natural at this.
Mako: [Aloof.] Not bad.
Korra: [At Bolin, gesturing at Mako. Irritably; slightly down.] What's it take to impress this guy?
Mako: What? I said "not bad". You know what, it's getting late.
Then we see Mako sauntering off with his hands in his pockets.
Mako: I think I'm gonna turn in. You kids have fun. Nice to meet you, Avatar Korra.
Korra: [Halfheartedly holding her hand up; sarcastically.] Yeah, been a real pleasure.
Then we see Mako walking away from the two.
Mako: [casually.] See ya upstairs, bro.
Korra: Upstairs? [Slightly impressed and jealous.] You guys live here?
Bolin: Yup. In the attic. It's nothin' fancy, but we have some great views! So, back to bending. Why don't you throw that combo one more time?
Korra immediately hops up and down a bit before successfully throwing two coins away. Switch to a shot of the net as the two coins hit it, and cut back to a frontal shot of Korra, who smiles broadly at her success.
Meanwhile with Zakai and Korra, The next morning at Air Temple Island
As we see Korra is now back at Air Temple Island in her airbending clothes, as was Zakai as he is in his disguise of a White lotus sentry, with Tenzin and his children behind her. Korra looks a bit flustered. She takes a deep breath and sports an annoyed, determined look. Camera moves back to within the spinning gates as Korra sprints toward them. She manages to run inside the circle of gates, but is immediately hit by a spinning panel and knocked around again, while grunting in pain. As Zakai was watching Korra try to go through the wooden airbending panel tools again as he struggled to not laugh at Korra's pain as he covered his mouth with his left hand.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): (This is to funny.)
Tenzin: Patience, Korra!
Korra is thrown against more gates. As she is knocked to her knees, she loses her temper and bursts into a violent firebending tantrum, burning and breaking most of the gates. We move away as some of the gates are knocked out of their sockets and break in two or are burned down. Then we switch to a frontal shot of Jinora, Ikki, and Meelo; then we pans look to the left, revealing Tenzin as well, all gaping wide-eyed at Korra's outburst. As we see a panting Korra amidst the still burning and smoking debris of the ancient airbending tool.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Uh.. master Tenzin are you ok?
As Zakai was worried about Tenzin as this was his Ancient airbending tool and Tenzin responded as he was millions of miles away.
Tenzin: [shocked, slowly, and somewhat quietly.] That was a two-thousand-year-old historical treasure!
Zaa Kai Lee (Zakai): Ohh...
Soon Tenzin Closes his eyes in frustration at what Korra did.
Tenzin: What ... [Angrily shouting; his cape fluttering behind him.] What is wrong with you?!
Then Korra then got angry at Tenzin and started to blame him.
Korra: [Angry]There's nothing wrong with me! I've been practicing just like you taught me, but it isn't sinking in, okay? [Slants her head in frustration.] It hasn't clicked like you said it would!
Tenzin: [Talks on a calmer tone with his eyes closed.] Korra, this isn't something you can force. If you would only listen to me ...
Korra: [angrily and louder.] I have been! But you know what I think? Maybe the problem isn't me! Maybe the reason I haven't learned airbending yet is because [Pointing at Tenzin.] you're a terrible teacher!
Then we switch to a frontal shot of Tenzin and his family as Korra storms off angrily. Tenzin, Jinora, and Ikki watch as she goes; Tenzin grunts in annoyance.
Meelo: [Pointing a finger at Tenzin; energetically.] Yeah! You're a terrible teacher, Daddy!
Tenzin, Jinora, and Ikki all calmly eye Meelo as he runs forward, kicking and throwing some of the burnt up wreckage, imitating Korra's tantrum, while growling and screaming. Dejected, Tenzin bows his head while Jinora and Ikki both hug him to comfort him. As Zakai watched this he couldn't help but feel sad at Korra's outburst as he then decides to find Korra as it was still Uncharacteristic of him again there was something about Korra that made him feel bad.
Meanwhile with Zakai and Korra
As Zakai follow Korra to the courtyard where Naga was she immediately felt bad and then turns around and see's Lee the White Lotus Sentry as he was wanting to talk to her.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Sympathetic] You know that was not nice to what you said to Tenzin.
Korra: I know. [Frustrated] I-I don't understand why can't I Airbend! It's just frustrating! How can he master it and I can't!
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Well Tenzin is a Master Airbender and—
Korra: It's not Tenzin! There's this guy.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Curious] Guy?
Korra: [Sighs] Nevermind... I'll just go to my room.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Ok, hey do you want to go to the Pro Bending tonight it might help take your mind off this Airbending thing for a while.
Korra then looks at him then looks down in thought and smiled.
Korra: [From Anger to Excited] Yeah! That sounds like a good idea! Hey why don't you come with me, we could cheer on the Fire Ferrets.
Zakai had a shocked stare as he wanted to say yes but he needed to keep his 'Fake' sentry position until otherwise.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Quickly Making an excuse] Uh, ye-yeah I would but then if Tenzin Comes by and asks where you are then who would cover for you?
Korra: [Comes to a realization] Oh yeah... Can you please keep Tenzin away from my room again. Please~.
Soon Korra begged Zakai to cover for her again which he really didn't last time but he nodded his head in saying yes.
Korra: Thanks again!
Soon she felt better as she then heads to her room as Naga smells Zakai and Growls before Zakai immediately runs away as to get away from Naga. It was clear that Naga knows him and wanted to make him run off somewhere else as to protect Korra.
Near the Air Temple Kitchen
As we see Zakai run towards the door and locked it behind him he felt lucky that he lost Naga, at least for a short while. As he didn't know was that he got hungry and decided to look around inside and found some food.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Stomach Grumbled] Hey, relax, I'm sure we can find food.
As Zakai looks around we see Pema planing to cook Dinner.
Pema: Hello there.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Oh, sorry I didn't realize that anyone was back here. Excuse me. [Stomach Grumbled]
Pema: Was that your stomach?
Zakai was embarrassed as he blushed while giving off a goofy grin as he uncharacteristically replies to The Air Bender Master Wife.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Sorry, I have skipped Lunch. I don't want to bother you with cooking for your family.
Pema: Oh, it's ok, here sit down and let me cook you something.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Feeling More Embarrassed] Oh you don't need to.
Pema: I insist let me help you get something to eat.
Soon she was cooking as Zakai felt she didn't need to do this as he was ok making meals for himself as he learned to do so by himself when was alone most of the time. When someone else made food for him it was mostly at restaurants but when someone else did it out of nothing in return he felt weird. Then Pema then comes by with a drink and food as she has a plate for her family and Korra.
Pema: There you go here's some tea and some nice Egg Custard Tart.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Um, thank you for cooking.
Pema: Your Welcome, now make sure you eat three times a day instead of two.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): I will.
Pema then left the room and prepared to feed her family as Zakai felt awful that as soon he was done with Korra, nice people like Tenzin Family will be hurt by what he was going to do as the Dark Avatar.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Clenched his fists in anger] (I hate myself.)
Zakai drank his tea which was amazing and ate the Egg Custard Tart for the first time and he immediately liked it.
Tenzin Family Dinner
Tenzin and his children gathered in the dining room for dinner. Meelo and Ikki look rather bored, while Jinora is reading a book, and Tenzin has his arms crossed while sporting an annoyed expression; Pema enters carrying a tray of small dishes.
Pema: [Puts down the tray on the table; upbeat.] Okay! Everyone here? Wait. Where's Korra?
Tenzin: [frustrated.] Honestly, Pema, I am at my wit's end with that girl! I ... I don't know how to get through to her!
Tenzin's expression changes to a dejected one as he closes his eyes and slants his head. Frontal shot as Pema kneels beside Tenzin and places a hand on his shoulder. He opens his eyes at her touch and glances at her.
Pema: [Sympathetically.] Dear, the best thing you can do right now is to give Korra some space.
Tenzin: [His eyes widen as he looks to Jinora and Ikki; desperately pleading.] You must promise me that your teenage years won't be like this!
We see a frontal shot of Jinora and Ikki. Ikki looks uninterested and Jinora looks bored as she lowers her books slightly and glances over it.
Jinora: [Emotionlessly.] I will make no such promises.
Jinora raises her book again, and resumes reading.
Meanwhile with Korra
As Korra left for the Pro-Bending tonight she was then saw the Sentry looking down in thought and she immediately decided to talk to him.
Korra: Hey Lee, whatcha doing?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Gasps] Korra? Sorry, I was busy thinking to myself that I didn't hear you from behind.
Korra: Thinking about what?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): My Family.
Korra: Your Family? Why?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): They– They died when I was young and all I have of her is this photo of her and my father.
Soon Zakai shows Korra a picture of Lee's (Actually Zakai's) Mother and the Father.
It was a black and white photo but we can see Lee's (Again Zakai's) Mother had fair skin and her clothes were Republic City Clothes and she was from the Earth Kingdom Colors and the Father was from Republic City as well but from the Water Tribe colors and his Tan skin and Lee (Zakai) in the middle he had a toothy grin and he looked happy.
Korra: You look happy.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Yeah...I'm sorry, I normally don't show this to anyone else.
Korra: What? N-no, I'm sorry I didn't mean to pry.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): I just have this and a couple memories of them before...
Zakai Flashback From his Childhood
He then stops before he then remembered the heat, smoke, and flames as it surrounded himself as he sees his younger self kneeling down and shedding tears as he see his mother and father dead on the ground before Korra brought him back to the present.
Korra: [Disembodied;Voice-Over] Lee?
Present day
Then we see Korra trying to get his attention again.
Korra: Lee? "Before" what?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Before... Before they died.
Korra was then sad as she then Hugs him a third time as Zakai then tense up again before hearing her say sorry.
Korra: [Sympathetic] I'm sorry.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Confused] Why are you sorry? It was out of your control.
Korra: It's just you survive by yourself is hard but without your parents it must've been even harder.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Sometimes, but I had friends who helped me as I helped them as well. [Laughs] With just the three of us we could've taken on anything, I like to think we became brothers in a few weeks after that.
Korra: Really? What were their names?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Well.. Their names are...
Soon he decided to change their names as to not arouse suspicious that he knows the Fire Ferrets players.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Uh, Haki and... Colin.
Korra: Weird names?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Yeah that's one of the reasons why we became friends because we're orphaned.
Korra: Then why aren't you guys together?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Uh, certain circumstances made it impossible and mostly in Sentry Training for the Old White Lotus is pretty serious.
Korra: Oh.
Soon Zakai had to ask her a important question.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): So are you going to go to the Game tonight?
Korra: Yeah!
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Alright then I'll stay here and listen to the Radio while you go and have fun alright.
Korra: Ok, make sure Tenzin doesn't find out.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Re~lax. I got this go blow off some steam. Metaphorically of course.
Korra: [Chuckles] Your weird.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Smirks before turning around] And your naïve.
Korra then stopped and thought she heard him say that before as he smiles at her and walks away, as she ignored what he said and quickly went to the Pro-Bending Arena where she can cheer for the Fire Ferrets.
Meanwhile with Korra in the Pro-Bending Arena
We look inside the Pro-bending Arena as the camera pans down to reveal the lit playing field; three people are standing in the middle. Cut to the locker room where three people are talking in the back. Bolin is sitting on the bench, while Mako is leaning against the wall, both looking defeated. The door opens and Korra walks in.
Korra: I didn't miss your match, did I? You guys look like you lost already.
Bolin: [dejected.] We might as well have.
Mako: [Angrily.] Hasook's a no-good no-show!
Soon the Referee shows up as he comes in and tells the Fire Ferrets what's going to happen if they don't show up on the platform.
Referee: [Opens door.] You got two minutes to come out ready to play, or you're disqualified. [Exits.]
Mako[Bitterly.] Well, there goes our shot at the tournament ... and the winnings.
Korra: [Points toward the other team in the room; Mako and Bolin briefly look up.] Can't you ask one of those guys to fill in?
Bolin: Nah. The rules say you can only compete on one team.
Then Korra then thought out loud about their predicament.
Korra:Well, then ... [Places hand on chest.] how about me? I'm a top-notch waterbender, [Crosses arms.] if I do say so myself.
Bolin:But, you're the Avatar. [To Mako.] Isn't that cheating?
Korra:It isn't cheating if I only do waterbending.
Mako:No way. I'd rather forfeit than look like a fool out there.
Korra[Offended and sarcastically.] Wow, thanks for the vote of confidence.
Then the Referee comes back and wanting to know what was their answer.
Referee[Enters again.] Time's up. You in or out?
Korra[Excitedly, instantly responding.] We're in!
Mako[Just as quickly.] We are?
Bolin: [Excitedly getting up while Korra runs toward the closet. Just as quickly.] Yes!
Mako[Pointing at Korra; objecting.] Hey, I didn't agree to this!
Korra:You can thank me later. [Opens the closet with the uniforms to get changed.]
Mako[Close-up of his dismayed face.] This girl is crazy.
Thinking that she will make them look bad as she has no idea on what their rhythm is.
On the Arena
We have side shot of the arena as the Fire Ferrets take their places at the center line.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] Looks like the Fire Ferrets have ferreted out a last minute replacement waterbender. [Cut to a closer side shot of the two teams. Korra's fidgeting at her outfit which is way too big.] Let's see if she's another diamond in the rough like the brothers from the school of hard knocks!
Mako[Close side shot of the Fire Ferrets as the teams take on a fighting stance.] Don't do anything too fancy or aggressive. [Looks at Korra.] In fact, don't do anything. Just try not to get knocked off the ring.
Korra:You got it, captain.
Korra's helmet slips awkwardly, but she soon adjusts it.
Referee[Close-up.] Players! Are you ready?
As the referee holds up his hand and blows his whistle. Close-up of Korra while a bell is rung, signaling the start of the match. Korra smiles confidently and immediately conjures a powerful water blast with her foot which she uses to knock the opposing waterbending player over the side of the ring, who screams before landing in the pool. Close-up of the remaining firebender and earthbender player as they stare wide-eyed at the spot their teammate was just knocked over the ropes. Cut to Mako who grits his teeth and facepalms, before switching to a broader shot of an excited Korra running around, waving her hands in the air to celebrate her move.
Korra[Excitedly.] Woohoo! Man overboard!
Referee[Blows his whistle. Close-up as he points his finger.] Fire Ferret waterbender, penalty! Move back one zone!
Korra[Frontal shot; confusedly addressing the referee.] What? Why?
Soon Mako 'should' have explained the rules to Korra before the start of the game.
Mako[Frustrated; gesturing at the sides of the ring.] You're only allowed to knock players off the back of the ring! Not over the sides!
Korra[Apologetically.] Oh. Whoops.
Then we have a aerial shot of the playing field as Korra moves back one zone, and the waterbender that was knocked over the side, rejoins his team mates.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] And we're back in action after that hiccup, but I'm not so sure this replacement player knows what she's doing.
As the bell signaling the game rings again, and the teams immediately start to attack each other. We switch to a side shot of Korra as she pulls up some water and fires it away. However, she is immediately hit in the stomach by an earth coins and knocked back. Frontal shot as Korra comes to a halt and immediately jumps up to retaliate with a water blast shot via her feet. Close-up of a metal grate as Korra lands again, straddling the line.
Referee[Blows whistle and points.] Foul! Over the line! Move back to zone three!
Korra[Close-up; frustrated.] Urgh! [Muttering toward the referee as she runs toward zone three.] I'll show you over the line!
Korra moves toward her zone, Mako and Bolin stand together. Close-up of the two brothers, as Mako grinds his teeth and sports an irritated look in Korra's direction. When a bell rings signaling the end of round one, Mako closes his eyes and lowers his head in annoyance, while Bolin twiddles his fingers in embarrassment.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over; shot of the scoreboard where the first tube lights up blue.] The Platypus Bears take round one! [Bell rings again and the Platypus Bears immediately start attacking.] The Platypus Bears know a green player when they see one, and they are focusing the brunt of their bending on this poor girl!
We have a frontal shot of Korra as she gets assaulted by all the elements of the other team. She used her waterbending to deflect the water blast of the Platypus Bears before conjuring up a shield to block a fire and earth attack; she is slight knocked back by the force of it. She quickly blocks another water blast with one of her own, but is kept on the defensive all the time. Frontal shot of Korra as she takes on a defensive stance; switch to a back shot as the opposing fire and earthbender ready their attacks. Frontal shot of Korra. She clenches her teeth and grunts with effort as she angrily raises two coins beneath her to protect herself against a triple water, fire, and earth combo. Move back to a broad shot of the playing field as the smoke of the explosion clears around Korra.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] Wait a minute! Did that waterbender just earthbend?
Soon the crowd, while panning to the left, gasps in shock. Frontal shot of the Platypus Bears who gaze at Korra in wonder. Then a whistle is blown.
Referee[Voice-over; back shot of Korra as she looks shocked over her shoulder, and turns, looking around.] Foul! I ... think.
Korra laughs awkwardly. She stops for a moment when her helmet slips over her eyes again, before resuming smiling broadly.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] Did I see that right?
Meanwhile back at Air Temple Island
We shift back to Air Temple Island, where the White Lotus guards and Zakai are listening to the game on the radio.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-Over;Radio] Hold on, folks, we're just waiting for the referee's official call, but ... [Closer shot of the guards and Zakai is drinking his tea as Tenzin approaches their table.] I-I think this replacement player could be ... no, there's no way!
Tenzin: [Frontal shot of the guards all looking bewildered.] Pardon me, everyone, have you seen Korra this evening? She's not in her room.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Chokes On tea] COUGH! Uh... Last I saw her she–
Soon there was an inopportune moment as he quiets down and hears Shiro Shinobi on the Radio.
Shiro Shinobi: [Through the radio.] You've gotta be kidding me! [Camera zooms up to the radio.] She's the Avatar, folks! [Switch back to the shocked guards; a female one takes a sip of her drink, but immediately spits it out over the guard opposite of her after hearing that.] Playing in a pro-bending match! [Cut to a close-up of Tenzin as his eyebrows twitch in anger and he slightly turns red as Zakai immediately feels like he failed to keep her secret.] Can you believe that?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Laughs Nervously] That- that could've been anyone that could be the Avatar.
Tenzin could clearly see through his BS as he immediately grabs Zakai and takes him along as he cries out in terror.
Tenzin[Angrily.] I'll get her myself! [Grabs Zakai;Still angry] Come with me!
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Yelps]
As Tenzin turns, a gust of wind swirls some leaves around as Zakai was actually being pulled by Tenzin as he is beyond angry with Korra.
Meanwhile Back to the Pro-Bending Arena
Referee: [Raises his hand; solemnly.] The Avatar will be permitted to continue so long as she solely bends water!
As the Platypus Bears hoped to have the Avatar disqualified for using another element.
Platypus Bears: [Shot of the Platypus Bears as they raise their hands in protest.] Awww!
We have a broad shot of the playing field, the Fire Ferrets standing closest. A bell signals to resume the match. Then a close-up of the Platypus Bear earthbender as he stomps the ground and raises an earth coin. Camera moves back as he punches it away. The other Platypus Bears also direct their attacks in the same direction as the coin.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] This girl may be the Avatar, but she's no pro-bender and the Platypus Bears are intent on exploiting that weakness!
We have a side shot of Korra as she deflects the coins with a water whip, as well as the fire blast and water bullet. She nimbly back flips under another coin and attack, before crossing her arms before her face to protect herself from a fire blast.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] They're giving her their best, and her best ain't good enough to stop it!
Swift back shot of Korra as the Platypus Bears launch another wave of attacks, before switching to another side shot as Korra is hit in the side by a fire blast, knocked out of balance by an earth coin in the stomach, and thrown back by a water blast against the head. Shot from right over the floor of the playing field as Korra bounces past, and falls over the rim. Then Korra falls in the water.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] Aaaaand she's in the drink.
We have a shot of Korra who swims underwater toward the platform. Frontal shot as she emerges from the water. While taking a breather, she looks up when two shadows falls over her. As we see who it is as it reveal Tenzin standing there with an angry expression and Zakai as he played with his thumbs as he could only say...
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Nervously] Sorry.
Korra[Nervously.] Oh, hey, Tenzin. I thought you didn't like coming to these matches.
Korra chuckles nervously. Switch to a side shot as she climbs out of the water, and stands before Tenzin.
Tenzin: Once again, you have flagrantly disobeyed my orders. You were to stay on the island! Let's go.
As Tenzin turns and starts to walk away, but is halted by Zakai.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Wait, Master Tenzin!
Tenzin: What?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): It's my fault. I told the Avatar she could go.
Tenzin: What?! You did?!
As Korra was watching this as she was surprised by his taking responsibility as to take off all the heat.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Yes. I told her she could go and I shrink my duties as a Sentry but I also think this also a good thing for her as well.
Tenzin: [Annoyed] And why do you think that?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Calmly] Korra needs to learn more modern fighting styles then old ones and honestly I think her coming to these matches might help her with her footwork and rhythm, if you would just–
Tenzin: [Annoyed] No! She is to learn airbending she is learn it on Air Temple Island not... [Gestures to the Arena] Not this mockery. As soon as we get back I'm going to ask you to leave the island and ask for an replacement Sentry. Now come along you two.
Soon Zakai looks down in disappointment as Korra then had enough of him and halted him.
Korra[Decisively.] No! I'm kind of in the middle of something.
Soon he stops and turns around as he had been patient with her.
Tenzin: [Tenzin slowly turns around.] I have tried my very best to get through to you by being gentle and patient, [Gradually becomes angry.] but clearly the only thing you respond to is force! So I am ordering you to come back to the temple right now!
Korra: [Defiantly.] Why? So I can sit around and meditate about how bad I am at airbending? [angrily.] You know, I'm beginning to think there's a reason I haven't been able to learn it! Because, maybe, I don't even need it!
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): (That isn't exactly a good thing either but your on a roll.)
Tenzin: What? That is a ludicrous suggestion! [Points at Korra.] The Avatar needs to learn airbending! It is not optional!
Korra: [Frontal shot, gestures at Lee and the pro-bending playing field behind her.] No! Lee is right!
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): I am?
Korra: This is what I need to learn! Modern styles of fighting!
Tenzin:Being the Avatar isn't all about fighting, Korra! [Slightly leans toward her.] When will you learn that?
Korra knew that Tenzin wouldn't listen to her so she decided to get back to the match.
Korra: [Promptly turns around.] I have a match to go finish.
Switch to a broad side shot of the three as Korra walks away from Tenzin and Zakai to the nearby elevator.
Ring announcer: [Voice-over.] The Platypus Bears win round two! [The moment Korra stands on the platform, it starts ascending. Meanwhile, Tenzin and Zakai turns and exits the arena.] Round three!
We cut to an overview of the arena as the six benders stand at their starting positions. The moment a bell rings, the Platypus Bears immediately start their offense.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] The Platypus Bears come out of the gate and quickly go after the Ferret brothers! They're corralled in the corner, wedged in the edge of zone one, unable to come to the Avatar's rescue! And boy, does she need it!
We see a frontal shot of the waterbender of the opposing team as he raises water from the grate in front of him and bends it away; he advances and repeats the attack. We then switch to a frontal shot of Bolin who has crosses his arms in front of his chest to defend himself against the first water attack.
He retaliates by throwing an earth coin, but is forced to raise another coin in front of him to defend himself against the incoming second water blast. Meanwhile, the firebender attacks Mako, who attempts to retaliate as unsuccessfully as his brother. Back shot of the two brothers as the two opposing benders drive them into the corner of zone one, against the railing. Frontal shot as Mako and Bolin are being showered by water streams, which forces them to remain in the corner. Switch to a frontal shot of the Platypus Bears earthbender and firebender as the launch their attacks. Cut to a back shot of the Platypus Bears, slowly panning to the right. The waterbender directs one water blast after the other at Mako and Bolin, locking them in the corner, while Korra is constantly put on the defensive by fire and earth attacks.
We then switch to an aerial shot of the crowd where Tenzin heads down an exit with Zakai stopping him.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Wait I know this isn't how you want to train Korra but maybe she can learn if you would let her follow her own path.
Tenzin: What are you talking about?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): From what I saw she needs to find her own freedom and she has been dreaming to go to the Arena since she was a little girl. Sometimes you need to let her go and do her own thing.
Soon the crowd cheers, as Zakai turns around and Tenzin looks back and wonders how she is doing.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): I'm going to see how she is doing and I don't care if you want to go back now so choose what punishment for her but what you think is more important keep her caged or let her go.
Soon Zakai went back to where the crowd is as he is going to cheer for the Fire Ferrets.
We cut to a frontal shot of a concentrated Korra, dodging an earth coin, but being frontally hit by a water blast. We cut briefly back to a close-up of Tenzin, before returning to Korra who was pushed into the second zone by the water blast, where she catches an earth coins and throws it away. Switch back to Tenzin, who sighs while covering his eyes with his hand, while Zakai is worried about what might happen to the Fire Ferrets, the moment the buzzer sounds, signaling Korra has been pushed back into zone three.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] Looks like the Avatar's pro-bending debut is going to be cut short! She's been pushed back to zone three, and the water is calling her name!
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Whispers to himself] Come on Korra, Get into the Zone...
Cut to a shot of Korra's feet as she nearly falls over the edge of the arena. The scene broadens to a full side shot, depicting Korra teetering over the rim. She dodges an earth coin and regains her balance. Close-up of Korra's face as her look of anger changes to one of focused determination.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Whispers to himself] There you go... now get inthe Rhythm.
Soon we have an Overview shot of Korra as she takes on an airbender stance and begins to dodge the three opposing players' attacks in the method she was taught to pass the fan obstacles in her airbending training, changing direction at a moment's notice.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): [Whispers to himself] Nice now wait for an opening.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] Hold the phone! Stop the presses! She's still in the game, folks! And she's moving like an entirely different player! All of a sudden, the Platypus Bears' strikes are only striking air!
We now have a Frontal shot of the opposing firebender as he looks annoyed by this sudden change; he and his team mates attack again. We Switch back to a close-up of a concentrated Korra who nimbly dodges their attack. Close-up of Korra's feet, moving like an airbender would. Cut to a broader frontal shot of her, as she evades more attacks. We now see Tenzin who has turned around and looked Surprised.
Tenzin[Dumbfounded.] How about that?
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): 'How about' what?
Soon Tenzin noticed Zakai as he is smiling with a smug look as Tenzin focused on the game.
Tenzin: Nothing! Focus on the Game!
Soon the two look at Korra. Then we cut to a frontal shot of the Platypus Bear team. They all look tired, and their attacks lack their previous power. Switch to an aerial shot as a water blast is traveling toward Mako and Bolin who ready themselves to get hit. However, before the blast makes contact, the water loses momentum and falls to the ground.
Zaa Kai Lee(Zakai): Good, now Attack!
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] The Platypus Bears have no juice left, but Mako and Bolin are still fresh and juicy!
Mako and Bolin who waste no time to counter. Mako promptly begins attacking them, directing quick fire blasts at the opposing earthbender, soon aided by his brother's earthbending. Side shot of the Platypus Bears as the earthbender is pushed back by a coin, and the waterbender is knocked off his feet by a water and fire combo. Side shot of Korra who spins rapidly around her axis, building up momentum to charge her water bullet. Overview shot of the playing field as the Platypus Bears are put on the defensive and are being hammered by the strong attacks of the Fire Ferrets. Frontal shot of Mako as he directs three blasts at the other team; switch to a frontal shot of the waterbender who is hit by every one of them and is knocked back several zones, into the water. Cut to the earthbender who takes a hit from an earth coin. Stumbling back, several water and fire attacks push him backward, all the way into the water. Side shot of the last remaining player as he is hit by two water blasts. Cut to a shot of the edge of the playing field; the player tumbles over it. Switch to a side shot from the moat, as two Platypus Bears are already swimming, and the third falls in. A bell is rung several times.
Shiro Shinobi: [Close-up.] Knockout!
Tenzin:Woohoo!
With an uncharacteristically excited look, Tenzin points both index fingers at the arena and pumps his fists, jumping for joy. As he looks around, he notices that the nearby spectators are all eying him and the White Lotus Sentry as he gave Tenzin a smug look. He quickly recovers his dignity, straightening his outfit and walking away with a solemn expression with the White Lotus Sentry Lee (Zakai) following him.
Shiro Shinobi: [Voice-over.] The Fire Ferrets come from waaay behind and steal the win! [Overview shot of the entire stadium.] What an upset, folks! The rookies, Avatar in tow, [Shot of the scoreboard that now lists the Fire Ferrets in red as the winners.] have nabbed a place in the championship tournament! I can not believe it!
Korra looks around joyfully. Switch to a frontal shot of a smiling Bolin as he poses and pretentiously puts his hand behind his ears to listen to the applause. Korra approaches him and they high-five each other.
Korra and Bolin: Hahaha, yeah! Yes!
Korra and Bolin smile broadly at Mako who approaches. Frontal shot of his serious face.
Mako[Apologetically.] Korra ... what can I say? You really came alive in that last round. The way you dodged their attacks ... you are a natural.
We have a Side shot of the trio. Bolin has turned to wave at the crowd continues posing to better hear the applause.
Korra:Thanks, but I can't take all the credit. [Bolin turns back around; close-up of Korra.] Someone else taught me those moves.
Air Temple Island
We see a shot of the temple tower on Air Temple Island later that night, with the moon perched high in the sky behind it. The camera pans down to the right, where people are repairing the airbending gates. Closer aerial shot to show Korra approaching Tenzin, who is supervising the Air Acolytes as they place new gates in place of the ones that Korra destroyed. Frontal shot of Tenzin as Korra stops a bit behind him.
Korra[Tenzin glances back and turns.] I'm really sorry ... about everything I said. [Pointing at herself.] I was really frustrated with myself, [Gestures at Tenzin.] and I took it out on you.
Tenzin[Frontal shot.] I think I owe you an apology too. I was trying to teach you about patience, but I lost mine.
Korra[Frontal shot; hopefully.] No hard feelings?
Tenzin[Side shot of them both.] Of course not. By the way, you were really good out there tonight. [Gestures with his finger to emphasize his words.] You moved just like an airbender!
Korra: [Surprised.] Wait ... [Joyfully.] You stayed and watched?
Tenzin[Frontal shot.] I did. With a little help from your friend in getting me to stay. As he said "I need to let you find your own path." Pro-bending turned out to be the perfect teaching tool for you.
Switch between a frontal shot of each as they exchange smiles.
Korra[Frontal shot; Korra suddenly turns around, and backs up a few paces while jogging in place.] I'll see you tomorrow for airbending practice, bright and early! [Starts jogging away while waving.] And, by the way, I kinda permanently joined the Fire Ferrets and we're playing in the tournament in a couple of weeks!
We then have a frontal shot of Tenzin as his face takes on a look of unpleasant surprise. He sighs heavily while lowering his head.
Meanwhile back at the Pro Bending Arena
As we slowly move in on one of the towers of the Pro-bending Arena. Mako is sitting on the window ledge; cut to a closer shot, zooming in on him as he gazes across the bay. Switch to a back shot to show that he is staring at Air Temple Island.
Meanwhile Back at Air Temple Island
We slowly zoom in on the island, before switching to a slowly zooming in back shot of Korra at her window in Air Temple Island, looking at the arena. Cut to a frontal shot of her; she is resting her head on her hand. A pleased smile dons her face.
A/N: Thought that we could have the Avatar to finish this chapter seeing how she is the MVP for the Pro-Bender Arena. Now next time I'm going to add Zakai as a Gangster and tells him his 'Rough' relationship with Mako and Bolin and the Avatar goes into protection seeing how the two are enemies. See the Next chapter: The Revelation
